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The Business News Headlines 15 August 2018

Might it be that trade wars are turning into financial wars?  That could be very scary. It's the Business News Hour Headlines for Wednesday the 15th of August, thanks for coming by. Also today the markets fell and we'll share why. President Trump, it is said, is about to issue a change in "Buy American" and we'll share what that might be. We know what you've been spending money on and we've got the numbers to prove it. Those stories and more along with a trip to Rural America to learn more about running a restaurant there. Times tough or moving forward? Burke Risetter from the Grid Iron Grill and Sports Bar shares his story. Click through...
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 4:30pm here on 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.

The Restaurant Business in Rural America - Meet Burke Risetter

We headed out of the Des Moines Metro to Webster City, Iowa where we did a piece about rural economic development using the tools a small town already has. Our guest was Deb Brown from Rural that Works an upcoming seminar that, yep you guessed it, takes place in Rural Iowa. We met at the Grid Iron Grill and Sports Bar a great eatery just east of Webster City. After our visit with Deb we sat down with owner Burke Risetter who has been wrangling the place for the past ten years. We think you'll enjoy this story....
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 4:30pm here on 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.

The Business News Headlines 14 August 2018

it's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 14th of August...thanks for clicking in. It was back to Turkey today as the Lira gained and investors shrugged off the larger issue...debt and inflation. Today we're broadcasting from Websiter City, Iowa and inTandem Workspace a cool co-working facility that has been open for the past five years.  Thank you for letting us crash. Also today we'll talk about Tinder, the middle class and check out the markets. Then, we go Out to Lunch with Deb Brown and talk about Rural that Works. Stay with us...we've got something new headed your way. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Rural that Works - Out to Lunch with Deb Brown Rural Town Expert

We waited to try something new until we were with a friend. This is Out to Lunch with Michael Libbie...thanks for coming by. Today we spend our lunch with Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town who is bringing to Rural Iowa in September "Rural That Works". Listen in as we have lunch at The Grid Iron and talk about rural economic growth. How some communities see that they have in front of them and then create businesses and wealth for the people who choose to live there. Lot's of stories that point to success. Out to Lunch with Deb Brown....now!
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Business News Headlines 13 August 2018

Today it was all...Turkey. Welcome to the Business News Hour Headlines...thanks for clicking through. Today we'll unpack why what is happening in Turkey is a drain on the rest of the world's economies. We'll have a neat story about the CEO of Papa John's a guy you, no doubt, before the recent dust up, never heard about. Also, as we shared with you last week as a rumor...it's now official Wangler and Lee Jeans are being spun off. Why? We've got that for you as well. We'll check on the market activity and Ashley Sidon from Drake is with us and so too is Laura Kinnard. Let's go! 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

The Zenith Chamber Music Festival with Ashley Sidon

This week marks the 4th year of the Zenith Chamber Music Festival and here, from Drake University, is Dr. Ashley Sidon who, along with her many other duties, puts the event together. What is it? Where will it be? Who can (should) attend and...is it "stuffy"? We asked and Ashley answered!  Click in to listen and then, go!
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Business Networking and Education with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we take some time and look at some local networking and business education opportunities with Laura Kinnard. This week the Iowa State Fair is on but, yes, there is business being done there every day. We'll also talk about an upcoming event centered on the future of retail, some technology applications and more. Laura, from Drake University also is behind the Business Event Calendar: DMBizMixer check it out. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

The Business News Headlines 10 August 2018

The business news on your time. Click ahead for the story on how Turkey messed with the U.S. Markets today? Wranger and Lee Jeans to be sold or spun off? U.S. manufacturing in many areas is grinding to a halt. Why? We'll share. Want to work from home? Amazon may just have a job for you. Those stories the markets and our interviews are just a click away. Today we've got presidential hopeful Andrew Yang with a great discussion about the economy, taxes and something called the Universal Basic Income. In our second conversation lifestyle contributors Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed from Cityview join us. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Meet Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang

This week democratic presidential candidate for 2020 Andrew Yang made a trip to Iowa. It's what people who are seeking to run for office do. We asked for, and were granted, a long-form interview with this author, startup businessman and venture capitalist. We met during the West Des Moines Valley Junction Farmers Market and kicked things off by asking Mr. Yang some questions that we know you must have as well. Meet Andrew Yang the first Asian-American to run for the highest office in our nation....and his campaign called, "Let's Put Humanity First" here on the Business News Hour. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.
 

The State Fair Sucks the Air Out of Everything...In a Good Way.

Each week our lifestyle contributors from Cityview Magazine drop in to share "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend and into next week. Here Parker Reed and Jeff Pitts have a blast telling you about the music at the Iowa State Fair the food picks at the fair and...if you are not a "fair goer" some stuff going on elsewhere. And, yes, we have way too much fun during this weekly event. Click through for a laugh and Here Come the Mummies...just for Jeff. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.