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Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Well known for her work covering politics in Iowa for the Des Moines Register Kathie Obradovich has moved on to a new challenge. Kathie is now the Editor-in-Chief for the new Iowa Capital Dispatch which carries the tagline: "Community Journalism for Democracy". Here we talk about that transition, where this idea started, who is in play and how fast it's spreading. Plus we'll chat a bit about Iowa politics and why transparency is so important in these days when trust is such a factor.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Today Wall Street put a bunch of things behind them and focused on job numbers ahead of the official report due out on Friday. Here's what we've got for you today:
Strong employment data an a rumor lifted the markets;
Yesterday a big day for Tesla...today? Not so much;
Macy's is closing and now opening stores;
The trade deficit shrinks;
The Wall Street Report;
Because of a duck, insurance has become fun;
Leadership changes at LinkedIn.
Those stories plus: It's called "market research" you know...what people like and don't like when it comes to products and services. But in this interview there is a major twist. My guest is Robert (Lewy) Lewis the principal at Quester a company doing business with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. While there are many market research firms out there Quester is a bit different because they have perfected collecting consumer responses using artificial intelligence. What does that do to the sampling and speed of reporting? We'll let Lewy share that with you.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
It's called "market research" you know...what people like and don't like when it comes to products and services. But in this interview there is a major twist. My guest is Robert (Lewy) Lewis the principal at Quester a company doing business with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. While there are many market research firms out there Quester is a bit different because they have perfected collecting consumer responses using artificial intelligence. What does that do to the sampling and speed of reporting? We'll let Lewy share that with you.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Trade issues? What trade issues? Coronavirus? What coronavirus? It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 4th of February. Here's what we have on tap:
Tesla's stock up by 40% in TWO days;
The link between oil, gas and coronavirus;
The Wall Street Report;
Visa is changing "swipe" fees;
Middle Class Renters...in trouble;
Macy's is closing more stores;
Yet, this retail chain is opening up many more.
Those stories plus Sam Reed, who owns the startup Leap Here, joins me to talk about the Black & Gold Ball that takes place later this month. It's a great time for a great cause. Love for you to join us and attend. Here is the link for tickets. See you on the 22nd and congratulations to the young people who will be honored that evening. Here is that link for the conversation.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Each year the Zeta Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation throws one heck of a party...and it's all about celebrating students and sending them off to school with scholarships. Here, friend of the broadcast, Sam Reed, who owns the startup Leap Here, joins me to talk about the Black & Gold Ball that takes place later this month. It's a great time for a great cause. Love for you to join us and attend. Here is the link for tickets. See you on the 22nd and congratulations to the young people who will be honored that evening.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
It's Caucus Day in Iowa and that leads off our news segment. Plus we've got more to share with you like:
Mall owners desperate and what some are doing;
The coronavirus and business;
The Mr. Peanut saga...again;
Ford Finance a profit center;
The Wall Street Report.
Plus: Taxation without Representation where over 700,000 Americans have no voice in Congress. With me, on a return visit to Iowa is "Shadow" Senator Paul Strauss who breaks down what many people say is an injustice. He's in Iowa during the caucus period to promote Statehood for D.C. with Iowan's for D.C. Statehood. Here is that conversation.
Also: Each Monday, even on Caucus Day, I sit down with Laura Kinnard of DMBizMixer to chat it up about business events going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today she's got quite a list from the caucus to some social activities to the upcoming AMA Iowa Experience. Listen here.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Each Monday, even on Caucus Day, I sit down with Laura Kinnard of DMBizMixer to chat it up about business events going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today she's got quite a list from the caucus to some social activities to the upcoming AMA Iowa Experience.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
The numbers are staggering. Today, in Washington D.C. there are over 700,000 people who live there, pay taxes but are denied representation in Congress. That is more people than live in Wyoming or Vermont. With me, on a return visit to Iowa is "Shadow" Senator Paul Strauss who breaks down what many people say is an injustice. He's in Iowa during the caucus period to promote Statehood for D.C. with Iowan's for D.C. Statehood. Here is that conversation.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
This just in as the markets closed: Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar declared a public health emergency over the new coronavirus Friday. Starting Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, all passengers on flights to the United States who have been in Hubei province in China in the last 14 days will be subject to up to 14 days of quarantine.
Now we can be worried...in other news today:
Two major U.S. corporations worry about the global economy;
The 10 "Most Hated" companies in the U.S.
The Wall Street Report
Big day for the U.K.
Those stories and some lighter moments: Put away your cares and woes...turn that frown upside down...it's time for "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Yes, we laugh, giggle a bit and share Jeff's top picks of places to go. You can listen here!
Thanks for listening.
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Put away your cares and woes...turn that frown upside down...it's time for "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Yes, we laugh, giggle a bit and share Jeff's top picks of places to go. Like:
Tea Time
Zoo Stuff
Hairball
Garden Stuff
And much more. Hey....it's all in fun and if we upset anybody...we really are...sorry.
Thanks for listening!