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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
We're kicking things off on the Tuesday Evening talking about beer and the world cup. So what do you do with millions of gallons of brew? Even with the threat of a railroad strike…Christmas is not cancelled. Starbucks ups its battle with the union. It’s the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of November…thanks for being with us. 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:
Beer and FIFA and Qatar;
"Christmas is not cancelled";
Starbucks and unions...oh my;
Bob Iger makes some big changes at Disney;
Elon and Tesla and net worth;
The Wall Street Report;
Inside the FTX mess...oh my!
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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 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 Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
It is a holiday shortened week for us...we actually get to take Thursday off. Oh, what we might do! Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Glad that you are with us. 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:
That railroad strike? Getting closer?
Retailers warn things will get rough;
Silicon Valley is laying off workers but...
Interest rates, tech and more with Paul Krugman;
What is going on with oil prices? We have an answer;
The story on the latest "Golden Parachute";
Mortgage rates fall;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon losing its customer service niche.
For the interview you'll meet Robert Palmer. On December 7, 2022, the first annual National Civility Summit for Local Governments will be held virtually beginning at 10 a.m. A partnership between the National League of Cities, the Iowa League of Cities, and The Center for Public Democracy at Drake University. To listen to that interview click here and yes, it is important.
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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 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 Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
On December 7, 2022, the first annual National Civility Summit for Local Governments will be held virtually beginning at 10 a.m. A partnership between the National League of Cities, the Iowa League of Cities, and The Center for Public Democracy at Drake University, this important event will focus on providing local governments and the officials that lead them with the tools and best practices they need to facilitate and provide engaged and participatory government. In addition interested parties who are not local government officials may also register. Here you will meet Robert Palmer from the Iowa League of Cities and here, again, is the link where you can register.
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 Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
The end of another business week and a reminder that we're back on News/Talk 1540 KXEL this Sunday at Noon Central with the big news stories of the past week along with a brand new conversation about a program in December dealing with communities and civility presented by the Iowa League of Cities. My guest is Robert Palmer. 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:
Larger paychecks are on the way;
Taylor Swift speaks out about Ticketmaster;
And, yes, there is more Twitter news;
Jeff Bezos has some spending advice for you;
Home sales fell by a bunch in October;
A restaurant owner of 43 properties doubles his prices;
Meanwhile restaurant sales are up but, foot traffic is down;
The Wall Street Report;
A vast majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
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 Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Once again it's Friday Eve and welcome to the Thursday Edition of the business news headlines. On tap today: So, is it finally here? Some consumers seem to be closing their wallets while other, well heeled shoppers are spending. Some more Taylor Swift news that is not going over well and talk about that railroad strike. Those stories and more just a click away. 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:
Retail woes and consumer issues;
Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift;
That railroad strike? Maybe but who knows;
Housing experts say home prices could tank by 20%;
There is a beef recall going on;
Starbucks and Red Cup Day oh, and unions;
Meanwhile Amazon workers are also talking unions;
The Wall Street Report;
Tech Workers and Climate Firms another off ramp?
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 Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Today, for the interview, you'll meet entrepreneur Joshua V. Barr who left his paid job to start a new company, Raising the Barr. What is that all about? We’ll talk about what diversity really means for businesses, individuals and communities. The divisive nature of our society and what he thinks might be the answer that will heal our divisions. Joshua V. Barr for the interview.
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 Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
It's Mid-Week and here are some of the big business news stories of the day: The retail world got a shock times two and the markets reacted. Coffee prices are crashing and what that means for your cup of Joe. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of November, glad you are with us. Those stories and more just a click away. 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 retail giant sees profits melt away;
Meanwhile retail sales jump elsewhere;
The markets, yep, they reacted;
The price of coffee is crashing but, there is a but;
Mortgage rates declined;
Mortgage applications increased;
Tech Jobs vs. Manufacturing Jobs;
The most reliable vehicles are?
The Wall Street Report;
And, "Swifties" are really upset.
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 Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Welcome to the business news headlines. Grateful you're here with us again today. In the news yet another report says inflation is coming under control and that impacted the markets. More head scratching news out of Mr. Musk and Twitter. Hey, have you heard? It's the HOT DOG WAR. Those stories and more just a click away. 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:
Yet another report suggests inflation is going down;
Yet more Twitter drama...ugh;
Heard about the hot dog war...it's a real deal;
Housing costs to go down but mortgage rates remain high;
Real Estate agents unable to make their rents;
Americans are loading up on debt and why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
Parents and sick kids are taking a major toll.
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 Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and wow...do we have some stories for you. Kicking things off is a story about the slowdown in wage growth then more tech layoff news and a high powered executive wandering into the wrong house. Yes, it's awkward. Those stories and more just a click away. 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:
The wage slowdown is here;
Jeff Bezos to give away his fortune...maybe;
Another tech giant to lay off thousands;
This executive wandered into the wrong house and why;
The "Smart Fridge" and food choices;
Meta has pulled the plug on a project;
Mortgage rates climb again;
The $55 billion pay package and why;
Elon Musk says he is working too hard;
The Wall Street Report;
Where are the Gen Z workers? We dunno.
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 Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
It is the evening of Veteran's Day. We hope you had the opportunity to thank a vet for their service. Just ahead: The confusion over at Twitter is…uhm…still a dumpster fire. Wakanda Forever is at the box office and Disney hopes it’s a hit. Welcome to the Friday, November 11th edition of the business news headlines. 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:
Is Twitter imploding?
Wakanda Forever might be a huge blockbuster;
The markets gained and so too did oil;
Restaurants raising prices and getting called out;
And, yes, we have a list.
Consumers still sour on the economy but, there is a but;
He went from billions to broke in less than a week;
The Wall Street Report;
What is the right way to quit post pandemic?
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.