Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines 11 April 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and, partly personal, thank you for the many kind Birthday wishes from today. That was nice. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day as we wait for the Consumer Price Index report due out tomorrow morning...think...inflation. 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:  

• Janet Yellen talks about the US and a recession;
• Former Twitter Execs are suing the company and why;
• Check your closet! You may have some cash hanging there;
• Walmart closing stores in the Windy City and why;
• Hang on, Amazon to start charging when you return items?
• We've gone full circle on single use plastic bags...and update;
• The Wall Street Report;
• YouTube and the Sunday NFL Ticket...get ready to dig deeper.

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.

Healthcare, Community Hospitals and Broadlawns with Dr. Anthony Coleman

It really does matter where you live when it comes to healthcare. Here is a conversation about healthcare and community hospitals with my guest, Dr. Anthony Coleman, President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center.  What he has to say is the reality of healthcare everywhere and not just in Iowa. For example, did you know how your Zip Code can determine your health and health outcomes? We talk about the four factors that determine the state of a persons health. The yet to be named sobriety center, workforce issues, funding and the state of Medicaid reimbursement. We think you will find this to be an amazing story because it has to do with everyone everywhere.  Meet Dr. Anthony Coleman. 

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 14 March 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. It's been just a couple of days since the failure of two banks...might more follow?  Wall Street seemed to put much of that behind it.  But, I'm getting ahead of myself. For the interview you'll meet Dr. Anthony Coleman the President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center a public hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa. But, make no mistake, what he shares with us is impacting every community based hospital in the nation and you'll learn some surprising facts. 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:  

• Today is Equal Pay Day and what that means;
• Are more banks in trouble? We have a list;
• Inflation ticked down for the 8th month in a row;
• Target is set to close several stores...we have a list;
• Meta will lay off thousands more and pause hiring;
• What might that mean to the stability of the platform?
• Chipotle is adding a new item...we struggle to figure it out;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "No Gifts Please" becoming the new wedding normal?

Those stories PLUS a conversation with Dr. Anthony Coleman that we found astounding. He shares such things as how Zip Codes can predict healthcare issues, the four social issues that can spell trouble for people and impact their health.  Plus we talk about visioning, funding and more. To listen to that conversation 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 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 9 March 2023

We've got a full boat for you today as we talk about a host of things that will impact you and your life...if not today...in the very near future. And, make sure you click ahead for the conversation with a returning guest, Jessica Dunker from the newly minted Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and the Iowa Restaurant Association. So much to share.  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:  

• No, not layoffs, just looking for folks who want to...quit;
• U.S. automakers and EV's. What that means for workers;
• A closer look at Lithium-Ion batteries and...fires;
• What's the deal with U.S. retailers and...Canada?
• The potato shortage is causing some menu changes;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "They don't know what they are missing." A vanishing job sector.

For the interview you'll meet Jessica Dunker who was first on our newscast way back in 2014. Today she is here to talk about the new Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association and why that was created and she'll offer up some interesting stories about the world of restaurants. Always a great conversation and you can listen to our conversation by clicking on 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 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 6 March 2023

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are back with us. Coming up today a couple of Elon Musk stories...so what's new? And some retail topics.  Also, click ahead for the conversation with Nick Young from Lincolnshire in the U.K. We'll talk about the horror of Brexit, agriculture, healthcare and more with this long-time businessperson.  And to my Jewish friends and family Happy Purim. 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:  

• Twitter Down...again;
• Tesla drops some prices...again;
• Some Verizon customers to pay more (again);
• Walmart closing all the stores in this city;
• Amazon closing some cashless "Go" stores;
• JP Morgan and Casey's General Store stock;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The industry that is franticly hiring.

Those stories plus a conversation with U.K. businessperson Nick Young the founder of Nick Young Tractor Parts of Lincolnshire about what a pain Brexit has been for his business both from a compliance position and cost. We'll also talk about agriculture in the U.K and Europe plus a conversation about healthcare in Great Britain. To listen 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 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.

Doing Business in an Industry Dominated by Men - Meet Terri Stevens

She started selling recycled tractor parts when she was seventeen. Something not many young women did in the 1970's.  Fast forward
several years and she became the owner of The Tractor Barn. Today Terri Stevens sells tractors, parts, lawn and garden machines and more to an ever expanding customer base. We caught up with Terri in Nashville at the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Annual Conference & Trade Show.  How have things changed in her world? Let's find out.  

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 1 February 2023

Welcome to a brand new month, we're grateful you are here and listening. We start off with what was a head-snaping day on Wall Street. The reason?  The Central Bank raised the prime lending rate by a quarter point...which was much lower than the jumbo rate increases seen last year. The result is that Wall Street made a dramatic U-Turn.  We'll talk about that and more. Plus click ahead for the interview with Terri Stevens who is thriving in a male dominated industry...but, it was not always like that. 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:   

• Wall Street cheers the recent Fed decision;
• Surprise! The number of open jobs are way up;
• Is Ticketmaster up to the latest announced tour?
• Google and Apple and the White House...it's an issue;
• Chick-fil-a drive thru lanes a public hazard?
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, Netflix has some news about password sharing.

Those stories and a conversation with Terri Stevens who, since seventeen, has been known as Greasy Girl in a male dominated enterprise.  Now, years later she is the owner of The Tractor Barn of Missouri...how have things changed? We met up in Nashville during the Annual Conference & Trade Show of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association.  To listen, 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 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 28 December 2022

It's the Mid-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines and you can tell that we're in between holidays the news seems to be dying down a bit as folks get ready for the New Year festivities. But, thank you for being here!  Give us about 12 minutes and you're up to speed on a a number of business 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:

• It's a major PR move for American and United Airlines;
• Think Southwest;
• One soda is riding a wave of popularity;
• New housing data helps tank Wall Street;
• Thursday Night Football departing Prime?
• A deep dive into the fastest growing grocery chain in the U.S.;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The U.S. is next to last in Paid Time Off. No, really.

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 27 December 2022

Great to be back with you on this Tuesday afternoon. Ya know when Chanukah and Christmas fall during the same week it's sort of a madhouse and today we're in the second day of Kwanza. Happy Holidays indeed. And, thank you for being with us.  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:

• Southwest is in a meltdown and we'll share why;
• Eggs, oh my...the price of eggs. 
• Returning stuff, even online? Could cost you;
• Disney, labor issues and a potential strike;
• Costco: "Would you like some with with that?"
• The Wall Street Report;
• And about 8.4 million Americans could get a wage bump soon.

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 7 December 2022

Back with you mid-week and a reminder today is Pearl Harbor Day. We just don't want you to lose sight of "The day that will live in infamy." The words of President Franklin Roosevelt. Lots of things to get through today and grateful you are with us again.  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:

• Rejoice Rural America GM will have you covered;
• Coca-Cola is upping its marketing game for Christmas;
• The most searched term on Google for 2022 was...
• Carvana in some serious trouble;
• Wireless Advocates shuts down leaving Costco a problem;
• Watch out Taco Bell and Chipotle there are changes coming;
• NYT employees are fed up and going on a 24 hour strike;
• The Wall Street Report;
• How much money did Amazon lose due to an outage?  Yikes!!

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.