Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines and Tony McGhee 5 September 2024

We kick things off today with a story about those "frequent flyer" programs offered by the airlines which is now being looked at by the U.S. Government and why.  Also today you'll meet one of our newest friends musician Tony McGhee.  A chance meeting last week put me in touch with this very talented drummer and writer.  You won't want to miss out. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:

• Secretary Buttigieg wants to know more from the airlines;
• The confusing world of U.S. jobs;
• Wall Street closed mixed and we'll share what happened;
• Some restaurant news from Red Lobster;
• Some retail news from pharmacy chain Rite Aid;
• The Wall Street Report;
• More labor troubles for Amazon.

For the interview you’ll meet professional drummer Tony McGhee who now lives in Central Iowa but works his craft across the U.S. and parts of Europe. I had no idea of how deep his story was and, frankly, I was blown away. You can hook up with Tony McGhee here on his Facebook Page and check out his music on Amazon, Spotify and more.  Let's go!

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 27 August 2024

We kick things off today talking about...YOU!  You, the consumer that is.  The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Study and the numbers are pretty amazing.  We'll also share why that is so important...and, thank you! Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:

• Consumer Confidence is UP and by the numbers;
• More police departments are starting to us AI for reports;
• The question is...will it work?
• Fake Reviews and Testimonials and the FTC;
• The Kelce Brothers and the Podcast "New Heights" is in the news;
• The Wall Street Report
• What trends and what doesn't...
• And, a new price on a popular weight loss drug.

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 20 August 2024

We're back!  We had some "technical issues" late on Monday but all fixed and ready to go.  We kick things off today talking about a difference of opinion between the UAW and Stellantis the parent company of Chrysler. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:

• What's it going to be Stellantis?
• Way too many tourists in Europe and the reaction;
• What might the Fed do this week? Some thoughts;
• Yet another food recall to share with you;
• Small business owners are feeling pretty positive;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Mixing Booze with Beyonce. Yep, it's a thing.

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 "Kidnapped From Israel" with Susan Wasserman

Welcome back to a new week and so much going on in the world of the Business News Headlines.  We'll get there first but want you to stick around and listen as we visit with filmmaker Susan Wasserman who is in to talk about her new non-political documentary "Kidnapped From Israel".  It's the story about two street artists from Tel Aviv who were in New York City on October 7 of last year and who focused their energy on visuals we've all seen about those hostages taken out of Israel and into Hamas controlled Gaza.  It is quite the story. Also if you want to reach out to us on social media 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:

• Consumers are responsible for beating back inflation?
• We'll take a deeper dive into that story;
• We're expecting a raft of economic data this week;
• How about some mini farm critters for your home?
• Deadbeat employers and a new law in Maine;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A big change is coming to the real estate market.

For the interview meet Susan Wasserman on her upcoming documentary "Kidnapped From Israel". It's quite the story. To learn more and if you are moved to help finance her latest project you can do so by following this non-profit donation link that will take you to From the Heart Productions. Yes, it is a 501c3 organization. 

Thanks for being here!

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 7 August 2024

Wall Street Faded in the final two hours of trading bringing back the…bears.  It’s the business news headlines for Wednesday the 7^th of August and thanks for being here. We'll start with that story and share with you what happened.  If you want to reach out to us on social media 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 fell today and why;
• If you are hooked on the Olympics it might be Peacock;
• An interesting story about the Olympics and food for Paris;
• A fatal crash of a Cybertruck has made the news;
• Heard about "Day Passes" from swanky hotels & resorts?
• The Wall Street Report;
• The trouble with department stores and nearly vacant malls;
• But there is one very notable exception and why. 

Thanks for being here!

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 2 July 2024

Welcome to the "late" edition of the Business News Headlines for this the second day of July and we're glad you're with us. We kick things off today talking about inflation on two sides of the Atlantic and what investors on Wall Street thought about it. And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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:

• Fed Chair Jerome Powell on inflation and rate cuts;
• The EU is in no hurry to cut rates even as inflation falls;
• BTW, aren't you glad we don't do politics?
• Sales over at Tesla sag but not as bad as expected;
• Technology hubs in unlikely places receive funding and why;
• City workers in Philly do not want to go back to the office;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The Boston Celtics make history twice in just a few weeks.

Thanks for being here!

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 1 July 2024

Welcome to not only the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines but also a brand new month.  A programing note: We, like Wall Street, will be taking Independence Day off on Thursday...just so you know.  Also wishing our Canadian friends a Happy Canada Day! And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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:

• New news about the Biden Student Loan program;
• John Deere announces yet another round of layoffs and why;
• Farming and the farm economy is also in the news;
• Remember those Red Box kiosks? We have a story;
• Family Leave, Grandparents and Sweden;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, some news about...movies.

Thanks for being here!

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 June 2024

Not sure if you noticed or not but today is the Summer Solstice meaning it is the shortest night and the longest day of the year.  And, get this, it is the longest day in the past 228 years. Impressive! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of June and we've got plenty to cover. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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:

• Foreign investments and the Supreme Court;
• Limiting social media use for children is real;
• Some inflation news out of the U.K.;
• No more "plastic pillows";
• You know that gas powered leaf blower...
• New unemployment numbers are out;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Some hot sneaker news wraps us up.

Thanks for being here!

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 12 June 2024

Never mind that inflation is on the way down the Central Bank isn't moving forward with rate cuts and signaled that there may be only one cut...this year. That story kicks us off today and you don't want to miss the conversation I had with Dr. Rachelle Keck who, by chance, I met a few weeks ago by offering a complement. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University near the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Make sure you listen.  And, thanks for being with us and  if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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 Fed said, "Hold!";
• Another EV headache: Stealing EV charging cables;
• Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema;
• Southwest Airlines CEO says he is not leaving;
• Convenience store chain Casey's is on track to open 350 stores;
• Changes coming in how Walmart displays prices;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Amazon to build 14,000 "affordable" homes and why.

For the interview you'll meet Dr. Rachelle Keck the president of Grand View University in a wide ranging conversation about the history of the university, its tie to Denmark, the importance of a high quality education and more. And it all started with a complement. To listen simply click our player. 

Thanks for being here!

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 11 June 2024

This will be a big week for several reasons. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due out tomorrow morning and the Fed will be concluding its two day meeting.  Should the CPI come in at what is expected might the Fed hint at a rate cut sooner than later?  Stay tuned we're sure that Jerome Powell will have some interesting things to say.  Thanks for being with us and  if you want to reach out to us on Social Media 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:

• Yes, gas prices are falling nationwide and why;
• The Consumer Price Index and what we might learn tomorrow;
• The World Bank is bullish on the U.S. economy;
• Over 15,000 Amazon drivers have filed suit...think wages;
• Comcast stock continues to drop and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Yet another price increase over at Spotify.

Thanks for being here!

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.