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The Business News Headlines and More 4 November 2025

The Secretary of Transportation says that if the shutdown continues into next week there will be chaos.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of November, election day here and yes, I'm running for re-election to my City Council seat. In other news, Denny’s is sold and is going private.  US Steel to invest billions in upgrading their facilities. In Paris a prosecutor is looking into TikTok and youth suicides.  A former Atlanta Hawks executive faces charges that he stole millions from the team. Chrysler is recalling thousands of Jeep vehicles worried about fire chances.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the future of Pizza Hut made the news. For the conversation you’ll meet Rick Tollakson the CEO of Hubbell Realty, their many charitable donations, the issue of affordable housing and his new book.  But, first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet Rick Tollakson the CEO of Hubbell Realty and the New Book

Back in May I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Hubbell Realty, Rick Tollakson and we visited about a host of issues.  I made a note to invite him for an interview and he graciously accepted.  Here you'll learn more about the work Hubbell Realty does for the communities they serve, a conversation about his new book, "Think Bigger Lead Better" and some history of the company that spans generations. Here is my friend Rick:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 3 November 2025

We kick things off today sharing a story that will combine many household items into a huge company. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 3rd day of November. In other news, flight delays continue during the government shut down. Meanwhile President Trump said he will not negotiate with the Democrats halt the shutdown. The British government is looking at a deal announced by Getty Images to buy Shutterstock. McDonalds says goodbye to self serve soda machines.  In other food news…we’ve got a story about Hooters and what that company is up to.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more folks are risk takers as Adjustable Rate Mortgages are on the rise.  Let’s go…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Bridges of Iowa with Jeff Lamberti

We were at a graduation for successful guests of Bridges of Iowa a long term treatment program that actually works. The program was developed by the founder of Casey's General Stores, Don Lamberti years ago.  Here I sit down with his son Jeff Lamberti to learn more about Bridges, its mission, its success and the installation of an actual bridge in Colby Park of Windsor Heights, Iowa.  Meet my friend, Jeff:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 31 October 2025

Happy Halloween and be careful out there.  Today we kick off the Business News Headlines with a winning week on Wall Street and the company that helped make it happen. In other news, Nvidia courts South Korea and what that means. Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV.  Michigan will get a hyperscale data center and it’s a big deal. Powder supplements from Sam’s club is making people sick and we’ll share the story. The government shutdown is having a major impact on the airline industry. Two federal judges have told the Trump administration it must use funds they have to fund SNAP. In housing news…Americans are “staying put” and what that means. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally, fraud in the credit system made the news today.  Let’s go…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Importance of Social Skills with Ro Crosbie of Tero International

Stay with us because coming up next is an important conversation about social skills. My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International.  We’ll talk about the impact technology has had on reducing social skills and how to reclaim them.  Ro Crosbie…now.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 30 October 2025

The big meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is over.  What comes next?  We'll share what we know. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of October and we're glad you're with us again. . In other news, President Trump has skipped the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that kicks off on Friday. Medical bills and credit reports made the news today. Amazon posted their 3rd quarter results and we’ll share them with you. American Farmers, Soybeans and China made the news. Can we have a discussion about…the penny?  We’ll share the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a shake up over at YouTube.  Let’s go…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 29 October 2025

Yes, the Fed did cut its prime lending rate today but then Chair Jerome Powell added some uncertainty to the future and that impacted the markets.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, layoffs to begin at Paramount, who didn’t see this coming? Starbucks reported earnings today and what we learned.  Nvidia becomes the first company valued at five trillion dollars…but here too is a but.  Meanwhile an AI company says they are going to block kids from their chatbots and why. We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and CVS surprises Wall Street but its health care clinics seem to be a problem.  Let’s go…
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines 28 October 2025

With Halloween just around the corner we thought we'd kick things off with a deep dive into The Halloween Economy.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, the Fed signals a rate cut will happen on Wednesday. A judge halts the firing of government workers during the shutdown. So how bad is the job market?  We’ll look at what has been massive layoffs from major corporations. Another massive day for the equities and we’ll have those numbers in The Wall Street Report and GrubHub gets into groceries.  Ready?  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 27 October 2025

What do Ford F-150's, President Trump and Japan have in common?  We'll cover that first today. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 27th day of October we're grateful you're with us again. In other news, private donors raise funds for foreign aid programs. Soybeans and China made the news. Boeing workers reject a contract offer and the strike continues. Hormel recalls millions of pounds of frozen chicken and we’ll share why. It’s being said that Amazon will cut some 30,000 jobs.  We’ll check on the record setting day in The Wall Street Report and how to use AI to submit fake business expenses…  Let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.