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The Business News Headlines 28 March 2024

We figured it would be a long sentence and it was. We're talking about the sentencing of FTX mastermind Sam Bankman-Fried. (Photo Credit: Getty  Images, Creator Michael M. Santiago) This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 28^th day of March…thanks for being here. In other news, Former Minnesota Governor Jessie Ventura wants to sell…pot. Some good news for home buyers…we’re talking mortgage rates. The State of Maryland is seeking millions of federal dollars to fix the Frances Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Wall Street Report and the gaming industry now has unionized workers. Let’s 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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

How to Best Acquire More Customers with Phil K. James

He has been at it for fourteen years. My friend Phil K. James and his company Good Milkshake has been helping, mostly restaurants, gain more customers in some very creative ways. Now he has a method that is guaranteed to boost your business and it all has to do with Google Rankings/Reviews. The really cool thing about this is that it's not just for restaurants. Plumbers, Electricians, Real Estate folks and just about any business can use his method...that just plain works in real time. It is a game changer friends.  Meet Phil:

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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 27 March 2024

If you want to drive into Manhattan…New York…not Kansas it’s gonna cost you.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 27^th day of March and thanks for being with us again today. In other news, a day that ends in a Y means yet another TikToK story. Amazon is getting serious about AI with some big money investments. The My Pillow guy is in some hot water in Minnesota. In sports news the coming sale of the Baltimore Orioles is a thing. Fast Food Workers in California are losing their jobs…and it’s a bone headed move by restaurant chains. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some big news for creators.

For the interview if you are seeking to build your business and bring in more customers my friend Phil K. James of Good Milkshake is here to help and it’s pretty damn amazing.  Look lots of  people decide on where to eat, what to buy, who to buy from by looking at their Google Rating/Ranking. What if there were a way for you to get great reviews in real time? There is and this conversation is something that will work for restaurants, real estate folks, plumbers and yes, just about every business out there and it truly does...work. Click through to listen this remarkable interview with my good friend Phil K. James. 

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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 26 March 2024

The bridge collapse in Baltimore has businesses scrambling. (Image Credit: Reuters, Julia Nikhinson) It’s the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 26^th day of March…thanks for being here. In other news, The markets fell again today and we’ll share the details. Former President Trump and Wall Street had a day. Porn and new requirements about age and access is being debated.  What going to happen to home equity rates?  We have a story.  Are Amazon drivers employees or not?  We have a story out of Wisconsin.  The Wall Street report and big news about credit card fees that will impact you and your business. if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.

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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 25 March 2024

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We've got plenty to cover from new news about Boeing to low stress jobs that pay well to "surprise outpatient" hospital fees. And, Wall Street took a breather today. By the way,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Does the IRS owe you money and how to find out;
• A major shakeup in Boeing leadership and why;
• If TikTok goes away what happens to businesses?
• Trader Joe's raises prices and consumers go bananas;
• Another look at inflation from the Fed;
• Low stress jobs that pay well. We have a list;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Surprise outpatient hospital fees are mounting.

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 22 March 2024

The Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 22nd day of March and coming to you from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa.  And, yes, it's turned much colder and snow, they say, is on the way. Also a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review at Noon Central this Sunday and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  By the way,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Wall Street had a winning week;
• Former President Trump to go public;
• More AI news this time from Tennessee;
• Reddit shares dipped today but still high;
• McDonald's food to become too expensive?
• Fewer remote jobs but, there is a but for employers;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, Walmart is seeking wealthier shoppers.

Those stories and we cross the Atlantic to visit with our friend Nick Young of Nick Young's Tractor Parts. We're talking tractors, equipment, Brexit and agriculture in England. To hear that segment, click our player.

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Israel a Business Story with Jarad Bernstein

Several days ago Jarad Bernstein, a close friend, and the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, Iowa came back to the United States following three days in Northern Israel which happens to be a major tourist and agricultural section of the country. Here we talk about the economic impact the war in Gaza is having on local businesses and the people who run them  We'll also discuss some amazing things volunteers from all over the world are doing in their support of Israel at this critical time. Clearly a story that needs to be told and we cover lots of ground in this conversation. 

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 21 March 2024

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and stay with us for an exclusive interview by way of Israel.  Jarad Bernstein is the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, Iowa and he recently returned to the U.S. following a multi-day trip to Northern Israel.  While we do touch on the war effort we're also talking about the impact the war has had on businesses and the local economy.  Also if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The Justice Department files suit against Apple;
• The markets soared yet again;
• Reddit went public in a very big way;
• New jobless numbers are in and we'll share;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, NASA is having a hard time finding...workers and why.

For the interview you'll meet my friend Jarad Bernstein who just arrived back in the U.S. following a trip into Northern Israel. We talk about agriculture, tourism and the amazing way people are actually going to Israel to help...rather than leave. While we do talk about the war in Gaza we also touch on some interesting history of the region. Perhaps things you don't know about?  Click through to listen

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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 20 March 2024

Midweek and the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 20th day of March. Thanks for being here. Topping the business news was word that the Central Bank would keep interest rates where it is but did indicate that there will be rate cuts coming in the future months...as many as three.  That bit of news sent Wall Street soaring.  By the way,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Jerome Powell talks rate cuts;
• Wall Street Celebrates;
• If you are a wealthy tax cheat the IRS has a warning;
• The National Retail Federation predicts retail spending this year;
• Southwest Airline Flight Attendants get a tentative contract;
• Gas prices are rising and we'll share why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, HP has a subscription plan for you. Think printers.

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 19 March 2024

Yep, the 19th day of March which also marks our son's Birthday.  Happy Birthday Aaron!  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this
Tuesday Afternoon. We kick things off talking about ice creme and not just any ice creme but Ben & Jerry's Ice Creme. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Unilever to cut jobs and Ben & Jerry Ice Creme;
• The Biden Administration to cut emission targets and why;
• Will the "Green Thumbs" come back post pandemic?
• The home for college football playoff games announced;
• A major oil refinery is back, might that cut gas prices?
• Boeing put production ahead of safety;
• Might Macy's Department Store be sold;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ya gotta wonder about...Wonder.

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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.