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The Business News Headlines 12 November 2025

We were just talking about this in a production meeting. When will the SNAP cuts hit grocery stores?  We have an answer today. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of November, thanks for being with us. In other news, after nearly a two month long vacation House Members return to Washington. Actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey strike an AI deal think…voices.  The last penny has been created…now what?  MSNBC is going away and it gets a new name. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what will the Fed do in December?  Cut or no cut in rates?  We’ll share what we know about the deep divisions forming at the Central Bank…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 11 November 2025

President Trump wants to give you $2,000 but, there is a major but.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday, Veterans Day 2025 and thanks for listening. . In other news, China is luring tech workers with a new visa program.  Flight delays continue and even if the shutdown ends…the delays will not. A suit has been filed against the Department of Homeland Security over a TSA rule. Even if the shutdown ends…the damage to the U.S. economy will hurt and we’ll share the numbers. Speaking of numbers we’ll check The Wall Street Report and small business owners are not feeling positive about the U.S. economy.  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 10 November 2025

It's not bad enough that air traffic controllers are not getting paid...now the President has threatened them.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 10th day of November, thanks for listening. . In other news, even if the shutdown ends right away, travelers will still face delays.  A baby formula has been linked to some serious illnesses. Yes it’s trough out there but even more so in Washington D.C.  We’ll explain… Michigan voters vote out Pot…shops.  Wendy’s to close hundreds of locations and we’ll share why. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and news from Apple is a halt on the release of the iPhone Air.  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 7 November 2025

The GOP says "No!" to the Democrats and the shutdown continues.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 7th day of November and thanks for listening.  In other news, travelers are scrambling as cuts to air service starts. The president is blaming the price of beef on foreign owned meat packers. The tight job market is getting tighter.  Oh and how you are feeling about the overall economy, the job market and the future hit rock bottom in the latest University of Michigan study. The Farmers Almanac will cease printing…  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we’ve got a story about Starbucks, angry customers and the Bearesta mug.  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 5 November 2025

There are about to be planned disruptions in commercial aviation says the FAA. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of November, thanks for being with us. In other news, the Supreme Court has some questions about tariffs. Elon Musk and his trillion dollar pay deal made the news…again. Some surprising things showed up on the Shein website. What does PG-13 mean?  The Motion Picture Association has some words for Meta. DoorDash reported excellent sales but has a warning. We’ll check numbers in the Wall Street Report and the New York Times made a stunning announcement today and of course we’ll share.  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 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.