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What Is The Harkin Institute?

Senator Tom Harkin served in congress for a total of forty years. Ten in the House of Representatives and thirty as a United States Senator.
During that time he amassed a great deal of public policy. Prior to his retirement in 2015 Sen. Harkin announced the creation of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement. Today that organization, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Jones, engages in four core areas of public policy research and development.  The reason it exists is to inform, inspire and "catalyze change on issues of social justice, fairness and opportunity".  Meet Joseph Jones...

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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.

The Business News Headlines & More 18 October 2021

Since when is an increase of 4.9% for the GDP bad news? That story comes to you first and make sure you stick around for the conversation with Joseph Jones from the Harkin Institute...we're talking public policy.  But, first the news:

• That troubling GDP number;
• Ramping up another round of earnings;
• Careful what you say in the drive-thru;
• Hard to find stuff...we've got a list;
• Electric Vehicles and automakers;
• Why is beef so expensive...we have an answer;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Is a 4-Day Work Week...possible? Some thoughts.

Also, for the interview Dr. Joseph Jones is with me to talk about the Harkin Institute.  Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) served in congress for a total of forty years. Ten in the House of Representatives and thirty as a United States Senator. During that time he amassed a great deal of public policy. Prior to his retirement in 2015 Sen. Harkin announced the creation of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement. Today that organization, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Jones, engages in four core areas of public policy research and development.  The reason it exists is to inform, inspire and "catalyze change on issues of social justice, fairness and opportunity".  Meet Joseph Jones...

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.

The Business News Headlines & Friday Fun 15 October 2021

We ended the week on an upswing and we found out something about American consumers...you are back to spending money.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Consumers opened their wallets in September;
• The Social Security COLA is nice but, there is a but;
• United Airlines & Unvaccinated Workers in the news;
• A Boeing test pilot is in big trouble;
• Are cashless sales a form of discrimination;
• Stealing textbooks for cash?  Yep;
• The Wall Street Report;
• So you hate QR Codes huh?

Those stories PLUS the Friday Fun portion of the program.  For many of us it's the end of the work week so who to better join us for this hyper-local look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro than Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Join the "Friday Fun" as we riff about comedy shows we can not share the name of, the Latino Ballet, spooky stuff going on at Blank Park Zoo and other places.  Hey, it's Friday and you deserve a break from the heavy news and here you 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 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.

Employee Employer Relations - Getting To Yes

We've all been there. On one side the employer wants/needs the productivity from his/her employee. On the other side the employee has needs as well but they can be vastly different from those of the employer. How do we best get to "Yes!" for both? Here Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer from Tero International tackles that thorny issue and we can give you a hint.  It starts with honest communication.

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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.

The Business News Headlines & More 14 October 2021

It was the best day for Wall Street since (ready?) March of this year. But before we get there were going to share an imperfect story:

• Sometimes being perfect isn't so hot;
• Price spikes are everywhere but by how much;
• Stocks soared today and why;
• John Deere workers on strike & a trend;
• A new "heavy duty" cargo drone;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The Big Switch is on.

Those stories plus, for the interview, Deborah Rinner the Chief Learning Officer from Tero International is with us to talk about the often thorny issue of what employers want vs. what employees want. Those very different expectations can lead to a non-productive workforce. So, what's the best way to get everybody to..."Yes!"?  We'll talk about that and offer some solid ideas as to where to...start.  

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.

The Business News Headlines 13 October 2021

It's been on your mind and clearly on the mind of the president as today he talked about ways to fix the supply chain bottleneck.  It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 13th of October. Thanks for being with us:

• Business, Supply Chain and the White House;
• Just what is "organized retail crime"? We'll share;
• The biggest cost of living increase in 39 years;
• An inflation update;
• North Dakota, Oil and Fraud;
• Will Zoom zoom in six months;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The "Hustle" is so...2020.

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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.

The Business News Headlines 12 October 2021

For the third day in a row Wall Street sagged and there's been plenty of reasons why the markets have been so choppy. Inflation, COVID19, lousy job numbers and people quitting their jobs in mass.  Let's get into it:

• When is enough...enough? Ask Walgreens;
• Shipping stuff for the holidays? We've got some timelines;
• Southwest Airlines troubles and one group is pointing fingers;
• Job openings in the U.S. stall out;
• Record numbers of people are still quitting;
• GM gets a bundle from LG over battery issues;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A deeper dive into the job mess.

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.

The Business News Headlines 11 October 2021

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines!  No mail service today and many financial institutions were closed but...Wall Street was not and I'll have those numbers for you in just a bit.  In the news:

• Herb Kelleher is rolling in his grave;
• Get ready to pay more at the pump;
• This fast food company found a labor answer;
• Meanwhile "We're perplexed" said the U.S. Sec. of Labor;
• Amazon is "softening" getting back to the office;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Are you dreaming more about...work?

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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.

The Business News Headlines & More 8 October 2021

We were expecting a big number when the September Jobs Report was released this morning. Uhm...THAT didn't happen. What did set the tone for the day.  Beyond that, make sure you click through for a lighter piece with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. But, first the news:

• That jobs report...ugh;
• Wages, Workers and Jamie Dimon;
• Vaccine mandates and the airlines;
• Winter heating may get more pricy;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Kids, No Kids and Work Life.

Each Friday we get Hyper-Local and chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine.  He knows what to do because he is...Cityview!  Along with riffing about events, and music, and festivals, sports and other stuff. And, yes, we often take a "side trip" into various topics. Michael goes on a rant about the new names of cars and SUV's. We chat it up about author Beth Hoffman and her book Bet the Farm and more. Hey, it's Friday...have some fun already! 

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.

The Business News Headlines & More 7 October 2021

So, you don't think politics and business are related? Well, some political moves today impacted the stock market...big time and that's our first story. And, click through for an interesting conversation about using horses to teach...leadership.  Let's go:

• The Dow and Congress;
• Top five "at risk" counties for housing;
• Food Service Workers & The End of Cheap Labor;
• Elon's brother to be kicked off Tesla Board;
• Teen demographics and what they...like;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Lower first time unemployment numbers;
• No jab, no job no...unemployment it would seem.

Those stories plus you'll meet Kim Gratny the founder of FullCIRCLE Creative + Coaching. A horsewoman who uses horses in her leadership training. It's really pretty cool and so very different. 

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.