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DART, Transportation, Road Diets & The Western Suburbs

This week there was a celebration in Windsor Heights to mark what could be a model for other communities around Des Moines. The Des Moines Area Rapid Transit (DART) partnered with the Windsor Heights Chamber to say thank you to the players in the new Transit Hub which is under construction between the Apple Valley Shopping Center and Sam's Club. I spoke with Amanda Wanke, External Affairs Officer for DART, Zac Bales-Henry, City Council of Windsor Heights and Josh Mandelbaum from the Des Moines City Council. (Photo: Bales-Henry)

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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

The Business News Headlines 14 February 2019

We've got the business news headlines and a bit of extra today. Let's start with the hot business stories:

• A lousy retail sales report means...
• Amazon makes official it's "NEYT" to NYC;
• Airbus gives up;
• Sweetheart candies. Hey, it's Valentine's Day;
• An app that tracks...women;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

Those stories plus a a conversation about transportation and what could be the future in many communities around Des Moines, a conversation about a "road diet" for University Avenue in Windsor Heights and Des Moines. Guests are Amanda Wanke of DART, Zac Bales-Henry of Windsor Heights and Josh Mandelbaum of Des Moines.  

Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 13 February 2019

The markets came off session highs today but still pulled out a gain. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of February. Here is what we've got for you:

• Wall Street is, again, hoping for good news;
• The Universal Basic Income program by Andrew Yang gets tested;
• A supplier of talc for Johnson & Johnson has filed for bankruptcy protection;
• Beefing up benefits to attract and retain workers; we've got two stories;
• What happened and why on Wall Street, we've got the numbers.

Those stories and 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang is in for the interview. We're going to talk about that idea of a Universal Basic Income of $1,000 for each American 18 to 65. That and more about him and his race. 

Thanks for listening! 

Effective Communication Starts With...

Our topic today is effective communication and it all starts by being an "active listener". Wayne Bruns of Tero International and I chat about tips you can use everyday to improve your skills at not only listening but also encouraging conversation and discussion at work or at home. Not only that but I think he's looking dapper with his new facial addition. I think you'll enjoy what you'll be "actively" listening to.... 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Business News Headlines 12 February 2019

The word "hope" helped Wall Street bounce up. Now the test will be if that hope is realized. Here are the top business news stories from today:

• Hope and Wall Street;
• The IRS and the Partial Government Shutdown;
• Bill Gates has no problem with the wealthy paying more;
• Prices at Whole Foods are going up;
• Katy Parry shoes pulled. Why? Concerns of "blackface";
• Amazon may be going to NYC after all;
• Wall Street and the Numbers.

Those stories plus a conversation about communication with Wayne Bruns of Tero International. Did you know that the first step in effective communication can be "active listening"?

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 11 February 2019

It's Monday and here are some of the biggest business news stories of the day and we'll start out by looking at how the markets...stalled out.

• The Dow came off it's session high to end the day down;
• Ten healthy retail brands that are expanding brick & mortar;
• Five thoughts as you start your own business;
• Revive the shopping mall with...cannabis;
• Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) was in #DSMUSA some thoughts;
• What happened and why on Wall Street.

Those stories and Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins me to talk up some business networking and educational events happening this week.

Thanks for listening! 

The Black & Gold Ball with Del Marion

It is one of THE social events of the year and Del Marion is here to talk about The Black and Gold Ball a function of the Zeta Kappa Lambda Foundation based in Des Moines. The Black & Gold Ball is a fantastic night that mixes celebration with opportunity as the organization awards scholarships to deserving students. Best thing is that YOU are invited. Tickets to the event that happens on the 16th are right here. What better Valentines Day Gift...you've gotta go. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Cityview, Jeff Pitts & Stuff to DO!

Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine stops by our studio to chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week. Here we've got sports, a home show, an RV show, art, music and so much more. It's Friday FUN with Jeff. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Business News Headlines 8 February 2019

It was sort of a "Meh" day on Wall Street. Why?  We'll share that with you in today's edition of the Business News Headlines that include:

• Is Amazon pulling out of New York City?
• Wells Fargo another day of woes;
• Wisconsin based Shopko to close hundreds of stores;
• Finland and the Universal Basic Income report;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

Also, that list of store closings for Shopko is right here.

In addition we're talking with Del Marion from the ZTL Foundation about the upcoming Black & Gold Ball that happens next Saturday. 

And, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is with us to chat up Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. We've got sports, home shows, RV's and the arts... 

Thanks for listening! 

The Troubling Rise of Anti-Semitism with Dr. Mark Finkelstein

A couple of weeks ago I attended a meeting with the area director of the Anti-Defamation League where she gave some stunning numbers about the rise in hate groups in particular anti-Jewish groups and their activities. Following the meeting I sat down with Dr. Mark Finkelstein the Director of the Jewish Community Relations Commission of Iowa to ask him about the issue. Here is our conversation: 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.