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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
In this, the first of two parts of a conversation with several Iowan's involved in the upcoming Iowa Event for the Poor People's Campaign, I sit down with Rev. Jessica Petersen, labor leader John Campbell, activist Ayisha Al-Hassan and national coordinator Clinton Wright. What is this national campaign about, how did they get involved, what are the political, social and business demands, who are the poor people that are impacted and much more. Iowa is one of 20 states to be visited by the national leadership of Rev.Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis on Wednesday the 15th of January. Details about the Iowa "We Must Do More" event are right here.
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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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
In this Insight Extra we continue our conversation with the Iowa leadership for the "We Must Do More" Event coming to Des Moines on January 15th and a planned march to the Democratic Debate at Drake University the afternoon of January 14th. Here again our guests, labor leader John Campbell, Rev. Jessica Petersen, activist Ayisha Al-Hassan, and national coordinator Clinton Wright. Here too is the link to the event.
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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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Each Friday Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine drops in to chat it up about music, sports, movies, arts, entertainment across the Greater Des Moines Metro. This week we have a "live studio audience" who seemed to enjoy the entire conversation. Often silly...rarely serious here is our riff on everything from Netflix to Culture in Des Moines...sorry but it is Friday!
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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Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
It was a record setting day on Wall Street and we'll get to those numbers in just a bit but first here are the top business news stories from today:
10,000 people applied for a job that pays...zero;
But, if you wanna get paid Taco Bell has a sweet deal;
Trucking Industry = Trouble;
Department Store Industry = Trouble;
The Dairy Industry = Trouble (sort of a downer huh?);
The Wall Street Report and troubling news from Iran;
Environmental impacts studies? Maybe.
Those stories plus we'll offer up one of the most listened to interviews from all of 2019. You seemed to really enjoy this short piece featuring Peter Stockdale from The Audible Farm Podcast. Peter and I sat down and talked podcasting and how much fun he's having entertaining thousands through his show. Here is that conversation.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
The day after the ICBM attack on U.S. bases in Iraq gave some pause. But then...well, not so much. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 8th of January:
How much money you make impacts the likelihood of an IRS audit;
The employee idea that doubled business for Amazon;
General Motors starting to make good on its contract with the UAW;
Robots on the loose;
We've got a couple of reports on jobs;
And, the Wall Street Report.
Those stories plus for the interview it's Ruth Hardin from Crossroads of Iowa. Think women, jail and treatment. It's not only a calling but also a way to save taxpayer dollars. To hear that conversation, click here.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
She has been the Executive Director of Crossroads of Iowa for the past five years but Ruth Hardin is no stranger to helping individuals escape the horrors of repeat incarceration. As an advocate for social justice in her native state of California to her role at a mission house in Iowa to her current job with Crossroads of Iowa Ruth has seen and heard it all. From substance abuse to sexual abuse the stories have the recurring theme of incarceration. What if behaviors can be changed? What if the people who have been an downward spiral for years can be shown there is a better way to live? You'll also learn about the upcoming event Transcending Trauma. You'll learn much here...
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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Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Welcome to the first full week of 2020 glad that you've come by. In the business news headlines for today:
A shocking number of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck;
Just who is paying for the Trump Tariff wars;
No plant based burgers for McDonalds;
Movie theaters still hurting even with great movies;
U-Haul says folks are moving...where?
The Wall Street Report;
What is the "secret" to a successful business...asked and answered.
In our continuing look at the most popular interviews of 2019 we bring back Abena Imhotep and "Doing Black Friday Every Friday". You can listen to that right here.
Thanks for coming by!
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Each week we kick things off with Laura Kinnard from The Runway of Southridge, DMBizMixer and Drake University as we talk about business events hitting the Greater Des Moines Metro. Welcome to the first Monday of 2020 as we try to figure out, "What the heck have folks been doing for a couple of weeks?". Enjoy:
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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Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Wait...it's the weekend...again? Thanks for coming by on this Friday afternoon. In the news today:
Southwest Airlines - Dead last in safety;
Tesla is rockin' production;
More bad news for newspapers;
Oil and the Strait of Hormuz;
Nine states that see their economy contracting;
The Wall Street Report;
What if your clothing made you...sick.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in back riffing about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Have some FUN already. You deserve it! Here is that link.
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Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
It's already the weekend. Wait! Didn't we just have a day off for New Years? Here Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to riff about arts and entertainment in the Greater Des Moines Metro. It must have also been "Take Your Dog to Work Day" here as we answer the question, "Who let the dogs...out?" Click through for sports (We hate 'em!") a bit of culture, music and so much more.
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