Insight On Business the News Hour
Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
The Business News Headlines 20 June 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Good to be back with you following a day off yesterday for Juneteenth. We think many people were surprised that the USPS, major banks and Wall Street was closed for the day. Us? We enjoyed taking the day and, to be honest, worked on a couple of other new projects. In today's business news headlines we kick things off about a fake priest...no, really. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
A fake priest hired to extract restaurant worker "confessions";
The largest newspaper chain in the U.S. sues Google and why;
Tesla gains another charging station partner;
Walmart & Sam's Club announce a "game changer";
Used car prices are tumbling and what that means for inflation;
Wealthy shoppers at Aldi and why they are telling the world;
The Wall Street Report;
Big pay raises for S&P 500 companies...we'll share who tops the list.
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 16, 2023
The Business News Headlines 16 June 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Welcome to Friday and what, for some, is the end of a very busy week. Some partly person news: Last evening I attended an event honoring the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel. On hand were elected leaders and several hundred citizens who follow a group known as Iowans Supporting Israel a bipartisan organization that promotes understanding and business connections with the Jewish State. Our featured guest was Deputy Chief of Mission from Washington, D.C. Eliav Benjamin. We hope to feature Eliav in a future interview to talk about business opportunities between the U.S. and Israel. Here's a shot of elected officials and board members of ISI. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Millions hit with a data breach;
Consumer Sentiment gains, big time;
A manual transmission in an EV? Yep;
A DIY converting gas to EV made the news;
The writers strike continues with some new players;
The UPS strike vote is not even...close;
Two beer stories to share with you;
The Wall Street Report;
The high cost of celebrating Pride Month.
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 14, 2023
The Business News Headlines and More 14 June 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Today, in the United States it's Flag Day. While not a federal holiday it does have an interesting twist of history and, yes, we'll share. Also today you'll learn about EO or the Entrepreneurs Organization. My guest is Andy Lashier who runs EO-Iowa and we'll dive into what the organization is, what they do and how you might benefit. Click through for that conversation. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
We got a flag before we became the United States;
The Fed holds the line on rate hikes and what that means for you;
UPS and the Teamsters have reached a "cool" agreement;
Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million and why;
Meanwhile the $26 billion gamble that paid off for Microsoft;
The Wall Street Report;
And, some good news for...renters.
For the interview a story about the international group known as Entrepreneurs Organization or EO for short. My guest is Andy Lashier from EO-Iowa who explains what the group does in their peer to peer meetings and how all of this works. Yes, there are specific qualifications and we'll cover that as well. How might your company benefit from EO? Have a listen and then make a contact with Andy or the international headquarters.
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 14, 2023
The Entrepreneurs Organization - Meet Andy Lashier from EO Iowa
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
This is a story about the international group known as Entrepreneurs Organization or EO for short. My guest is Andy Lashier from EO-Iowa who explains what the group does in their peer to peer meetings and how all of this works. Yes, there are specific qualifications and we'll cover that as well. How might your company benefit from EO? Have a listen and then make a contact with Andy or the international headquarters.
Thanks for listening!
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 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.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
The Business News Headlines 13 June 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Welcome back! Today we're going to take a deeper dive into the new Consumer Price Index that tells us inflation is easing. In fact May was the eleventh month in a row that has seen the inflation numbers shrink. But, of course, there is a but and we'll cover that as well. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Disengaged at work? You are not alone;
Hard to believe but Instapot has filed Chapter 11;
The new report on inflation is very encouraging;
But, there is a but when it comes to food;
Oh, and there is also something called "Service Inflation";
What does Dave Ramsey say about buying a new vehicle?
Dealers are not going to like that story.
The Wall Street Report;
What size business is embracing the 4-day work week?
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 12, 2023
The Business News Headlines & More 12 June 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Good to be back with you and welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Make sure you click through to the interview portion where you will meet college student and entrepreneur Josh Cohen who has come up with a nifty application, which will be launched ahead of the college football season, that allows students to sell their sports tickets to others...and make a profit at the same time. And this is a national effort. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Boomers are spending while younger folks scrimp;
Does Facebook discriminate in job postings?
That UPS strike vote...happening now;
Fed rate hikes and some thoughts on that;
Beer makers...winners and losers;
Car dealers continue to worry and why;
The Wall Street Report;
What happens if WeWork tanks? It ain't pretty.
Those stories PLUS this conversation with entrepreneur Josh Cohen about an app that will come out just before the college football season. We talk about that and even give his Mom a plug for her business JewelsDen.com. To listen in, just click this link.
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 12, 2023
College Sports Tickets - Student to Student meet Josh Cohen
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Last week I attended EntreFest a gathering of established entrepreneurs along with individuals who have an idea but have yet to launch. There I met Josh Cohen a young man from the Chicago area who has come up with an idea (and soon to be released) app that will enable college students, nationwide, to sell their event tickets to other students. And, on top of that, make a little money. The application is called Seat Stock and students will soon be getting an email asking them to join. Have a listen, we thought it's a great idea! Oh, and while you're here you can click through to his Mom's business Jewels Den. Both...entrepreneurs.
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 09, 2023
The Business News Headlines 9 June 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Grateful to be back in our Des Moines Metro studio. It's been a great couple of days with entrepreneurs during EntreFest this year held in Iowa City. We'll be sharing a couple of conversations we gathered while there during our Sunday gathering, Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review that airs at Noon Central and, yes, we stream. Also, remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
A new look at a Chicago Walgreens and why;
Netflix is rockin' as they crack down on password sharing;
If we're in such a mess how come the markets are running like bulls?
A report about household income and debt;
A wild story about stolen Ford F-150 pickups...no, it's really something.
The Wall Street Report;
Women and the pay gap. You won't believe how much women have lost...
It's frightening, ugly and wrong.
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 08, 2023
The Business News Headlines 8 June 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Thursday, June 8th. Great to have you with us again as we come to you from our remote studio this time based in Iowa City, Iowa for the annual gathering of entrepreneurs at EntreFest 2023. We hope to give you a "flavor" of some eager entrepreneurs very soon. And remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
What in the world is "Labor Hording" and why?
June weddings got really expensive and why;
New jobless numbers are in and Wall Street cheers;
How concerned are workers about AI taking their jobs?
The answer is, "It depends on who you ask.";
The Wall Street Report;
Uber to offer "Car Sharing"...huh?
Thanks for listening!
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 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 Jun 07, 2023
The Business News Headlines 7 June 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
We're wrapping up things here in our Des Moines, Iowa studio as we head east to Iowa City for the annual event known as EntreFest. It's a gathering of experienced entrepreneurs and those who wish to become entrepreneurs. Speakers from across the country will be tackling a host of issues and we'll be there gathering interviews and sharing those with you next week. As for today this is the early edition of the Business News Headlines! And remember that you can hook up with us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Here's what we've got for you today:
Advertising coming to Prime Video?
Get ready for a beef price increase...and why;
MasterCard is making a move that will impact millions;
Martha Stewart and her distain for remote work;
Taco Bell is moving to a vegan menu...on item at a time;
The Wall Street Report;
Outrage over a RTO decision at a major company...ouch!
Thanks for listening!
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 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.