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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Welcome to the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines coming to you from snowy Iowa where once again we're seeing flurries. Coming up today a shorter version of the headlines mostly because we were doing some great interviews with folks that we'll be posting over the next couple of weeks. But, we think we've got enough here to get you up to speed on some of the big stories out there. 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:
Restaurant chains are spending millions to reject wage increases;
Now consumers can decide if they will support them;
More reaction to the debt ceiling crisis brewing in D.C.;
Who wins if Bed, Bath & Beyond does close?
A key inflation gauge shows improvement but...
The Wall Street Report;
A better way to handle layoffs?
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 Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines! We are, as always, grateful that you're spending some time with us learning about some of the big business news of the day in headline form. And, today you'll be introduced to singer/songwriter Hayley Payne who left her Owensboro, Kentucky home and relocated in Nashville, Tennessee in search of being discovered and becoming the next country superstar. It's a fun conversation about a hosts of Music City issues. 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:
America's largest employer just raised wages...again;
Is Ticketmaster too...big?
Americans are quickly turning to these stores for food;
Record numbers of these things are missing...and why;
More job cuts announced in the manufacturing sector;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Amazon makes some health care news.
For the interview you'll meet singer/songwriter Hayley Payne who sat down with us in Nashville to give you the inside scoop about the music industry from being discovered to agents, recording, marketing and more. Plus if you click ahead you'll also see her latest music video that we think is a hoot and why she says that's a real world example of who she is. To listen and watch, 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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
While on assignment in Nashville for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and their Annual Conference and Trade Show we thought it would be cool to visit with an upcoming country music star. That's how we found Hayley Payne. She's a young woman from Owensboro, Kentucky who relocated to Nashville to chase her dream. We sat down with Hayley to find out more about the business of the music industry, how she does what she does and more. We think you'll enjoy meeting her as well.
Oh, and the video we promised. Here you go:
https://youtu.be/fXuTm_XAHC8
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 Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
It's great to be back in the studio after being gone for the past week and, just to let you know, there is a ton of business that goes on in Nashville and I'll open with a look at that...at least from the music world. It's the 23rd day of January and thank you for being with us again! Also, we've got a bunch of news for you 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:
Some Nashville observations;
Outrage over "spokes-candies";
The Debt Ceiling and the economy;
Today is the first day to file 2022 taxes;
But, watch out, there are changes;
Violent crime and business made the news;
Costco in deep water over...tuna;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet more layoff news, this time from Sweden.
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 Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
For many it's the end of the business work week but for others it's just starting. We've been in Nashville for the week and musical entertainers, agents and song writers will be headed out to the many venues in this city and those that line Broadway to find or be the next superstar. The city is amazing and we're grateful we've been so warmly welcomed. We've got a bunch of news for you today 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:
The stoppage of flights last week...we now know why;
Southwest pilots and others to get bonus pay;
Home prices hit a record last year;
Big banks to be broken up?
Pharma-Bro is back in trouble;
Love pets? We know of a cool job;
The Wall Street Report;
Yet more major layoffs announced today.
And a programming note about this Sunday.
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 Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Mid-Week greetings to you once again from Nashville, Tennessee where I had the chance to take a stroll down Broadway early this morning. It's hard to believe that bands are in the bars playing before 10:00AM. Glad you are with us again today. 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:
Consumers pulled back on spending in December;
The nation's largest party story will file for bankruptcy;
The link between abortion access and economics;
Dollar General and some shoddy sales practices;
The Wall Street Report;
LinkedIn has a report of the 25 hottest jobs in the U.S.
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 Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
If you had the day off, like we did yesterday, welcome back to the Business News Headlines coming to you this week from Nashville where we are on assignment. In the news today we'll be talking about wealth, used cars, Big Mac's and lots more. 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:
What has happened to the used care market?
The wealthy got a bunch wealthier;
The ousted CEO walks away with millions;
Full service restaurants face more headwinds;
Another major company cutting jobs;
McDonalds wants you to want more;
The Wall Street Report;
The FTC and non-competes.
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 Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
It is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Give us about 12 minutes and you are up to speed on some interesting business stories. A reminder that you can catch The Week In Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. 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:
Eggs prices and record profits;
Restaurants and eggs;
Historic low unemployment but, there is a but;
Consumer sentiment on the economy still strong;
Fast Food and Job Cuts made the news;
Handguns - Where do most of them come from?
The Wall Street Report;
Tesla to cut the price of their vehicles in the U.S.
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 Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Hang in there only one more day until you get to the weekend. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we'll start the broadcast with some data that had Wall Street, well, giddy. 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 CPI says inflation is coming down;
But, food prices remain high;
A look at several food categories and how they have moved;
HBO Max is raising prices;
Are the rumors true about Subway?
Pepsi is discontinuing a flavor, we'll share;
Fake accounts and the $175 million website;
Rent the Runway and Amazon made the news;
The Wall Street Report;
"Pssst, wanna buy a hot Twitter user name?"
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 Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Welcome to the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines. We kick things off with a report about your gas stove. Is the government coming for it and why did the President weigh in on the matter? It's an odd story but one that has a grain of truth to it. 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 gas stove and asthma;
At least it wasn't Southwest Airlines;
A deeper dive into how work has changed;
A discount chain that is bucking the trend;
A 30-minute time limit at a McDonald's;
The Wall Street Report;
Disney has heard consumers and made changes.
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.