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Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Each Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins me to talk about upcoming business education and networking events. We kick this Monday off by chatting about the AMA-Iowa Experience which will be held this coming Friday in West Des Moines. Hope to see you there. Check out the entire line up...
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
At the end of each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to chat up "Stuff to DO in the Greater DSMUSA Metro". Music, sports, critters the works...enjoy! And, we're just having fun so we apologize in advance.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Friday Feb 15, 2019
It was all China, China, China today and the market reacted. It's the Business News Hour for Friday the 15th of February and here is what we've got on tap:
We told you it was China;
The power behind Amazon taking a pass on New York City;
How does immigration impact Social Security? Some facts;
Big trouble for Cognizant and some big fines;
Just what you need a new Twitter feature;
Buying out flood prone areas...the impact of climate change?
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine joins me to talk up "Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that silliness, just click here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for CityView Magazine joins me to talk up "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We have fun talking about sports, music, critters and so much more. It's all light and laughter and we apologize in advance. Have a listen and then get out there.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
We've got the business news headlines and a bit of extra today. Let's start with the hot business stories:
A lousy retail sales report means...
Amazon makes official it's "NEYT" to NYC;
Airbus gives up;
Sweetheart candies. Hey, it's Valentine's Day;
An app that tracks...women;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus a a conversation about transportation and what could be the future in many communities around Des Moines, a conversation about a "road diet" for University Avenue in Windsor Heights and Des Moines. Guests are Amanda Wanke of DART, Zac Bales-Henry of Windsor Heights and Josh Mandelbaum of Des Moines. To hear that conversation click here.
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
This week there was a celebration in Windsor Heights to mark what could be a model for other communities around Des Moines. The Des Moines Area Rapid Transit (DART) partnered with the Windsor Heights Chamber to say thank you to the players in the new Transit Hub which is under construction between the Apple Valley Shopping Center and Sam's Club. I spoke with Amanda Wanke, External Affairs Officer for DART, Zac Bales-Henry, City Council of Windsor Heights and Josh Mandelbaum from the Des Moines City Council.
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
The markets came off session highs today but still pulled out a gain. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of February. Here is what we've got for you:
Wall Street is, again, hoping for good news;
The Universal Basic Income program by Andrew Yang gets tested;
A supplier of talc for Johnson & Johnson has filed for bankruptcy protection;
Beefing up benefits to attract and retain workers; we've got two stories;
What happened and why on Wall Street, we've got the numbers.
Those stories and 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang is in for the interview. We're going to talk about that idea of a Universal Basic Income of $1,000 for each American 18 to 65. To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
The word "hope" helped Wall Street bounce up. Now the test will be if that hope is realized. Here are the top business news stories from today:
Hope and Wall Street;
The IRS and the Partial Government Shutdown;
Bill Gates has no problem with the wealthy paying more;
Prices at Whole Foods are going up;
Katy Parry shoes pulled. Why? Concerns of "blackface";
Amazon may be going to NYC after all;
Wall Street and the Numbers.
Those stories plus a conversation about communication with Wayne Bruns of Tero International. Did you know that the first step in effective communication can be "active listening"? To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Our topic today is effective communication and it all starts by being an "active listener". Wayne Bruns of Tero International and I chat about tips you can use everyday to improve your skills at not only listening but also encouraging conversation and discussion at work or at home. I think you'll enjoy what you'll be "actively" listening to....
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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, 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.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
It's Monday and here are some of the biggest business news stories of the day and we'll start out by looking at how the markets...stalled out.
The Dow came off it's session high to end the day down;
Ten healthy retail brands that are expanding brick & mortar;
Five thoughts as you start your own business;
Revive the shopping mall with...cannabis;
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) was in #DSMUSA some thoughts;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins me to talk up some business networking and educational events happening this week. To hear that conversation, click here.
Thanks for listening!