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The Business News Headlines 1 June 2023

Welcome to a brand new month and the Business News Headlines for Thursday the first day of
June. This week we're coming to you from Henderson, Nevada where we're covering a business group known as the Used Parts Network...more about that in just a bit. 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:   

• Two big retailers are alarmed about the economy;
• The confusing state of the job market;
• Mortgage rates climb once again;
• Why Florida home insurance costs four times the national average;
• Will automakers groan about this proposal?
• The Wall Street Report;
• And something partly personal about Steve Haas.

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.

Brexit, Agriculture & Healthcare with Nick Young

It's not very often that we hear directly from a citizen of the United Kingdom about...business. Here you will meet a returning guest, Nick Young from Nick Young Tractor Parts located in Lincolnshire who has plenty to say about the difficulty and expense associated with Brexit.  How just to sell a tractor or tractor part to someone in Europe is not only time consuming but also very expensive.  Nick does not hold back in his condemnation of what he calls a business killer.  We also chat a bit about farming there and in Europe as well as the healthcare system. It truly is a wide ranging conversation from the NTPDA 2023 Conference and Trade Show held recently in Nashville. 

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.

If You Ship Anything...THIS!

Today we’re talking about shipping and logistics. My guest is Steve Haas from Freight Partners Group…and what he has to say is so vital for any business that is shipping anything and, he has a bit of good news about the supply chain. Seriously, if you are in the business of shipping anything from large items to small things this is a conversation you need to hear.  Steve covers all the bases from offering choice in trucking companies to insurance and what he calls being a "partner in your efforts".  

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 24 October 2022

Welcome back to the start of another busy business week.  Coming up today: Kraft Heinz continues to raise prices, but there is or can be a problem brewing. Wall Street rallied yet again and what is the favorite restaurant chain for Gen Z?  We’ll tell ya.  It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 24^th of October, thanks 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:  

• The danger of raising prices on food;
• The markets continued their rally;
• The favorite restaurant for Gen Z is...
• They say mortgage rates will drop when/to what?
• So, will home prices fall to become more affordable?
• Beyond Meat and a new product hits store shelves;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Pfizer to increase COVID vaccine by 4 times the price now.

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 2 August 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan and the markets…react.  The White House...too. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the second day of August…thanks for being with us. Also, a 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:

• That Taiwan Trip;
• GEICO closes down in California but why?
• Amazon pulling back warehouses;
• Tito's Vodka is selling empty cans;
• That story is a HOOT;
• Some food news from Taco Bell;
• Airbnb is thriving because of you;
• The Boys are Back with Mike Judge;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "Everything must go!" Big box retailers.

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. 

Farmers Business Network with Charles Barron

Back in January we were in Kansas City for the Annual Conference and Trade Show of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. One of
the attendees was the Farmers Business Network (FBN). Anxious to learn what this California based company was about we invited Charles Barron, one of the founders, to give us the story.  And what a story this is. Click though to learn how FBN is reimaging the world of agriculture from buying and selling to insurance to loans and soon equipment and parts. I promise you that you'll learn some things about the world of farmers and ranchers you did not know.  This is all about maximizing profits in a new way.   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 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. 

Out to Lunch with Admiral Mike Franken - Business & Politics

This is Out to Lunch - Quick Bites. Every guest we take out to lunch gets the same three questions: 1) Most impactful book; 2) Most impactful movie and "If you were not doing what you are doing for your job/career what would you love to do?" Three questions in rapid fire and our guest is Admiral Mike Franken who is seeking to become the next U.S. Senator from the State of Iowa. Here we get warmed up for the big event and his answers may surprise you. Out to Lunch today hosted by our friends at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio.  Let's go! 

The last time we did "Out to Lunch" with a thought leader was March of 2020. COVID came and took us out until we recently revived the event. This segment features Admiral Mike Franken who is seeking to become the next U.S. Senator from the State of Iowa. Here we talk about a host of issues both business and political. It's a deep dive into what makes Admiral Franken tick and we think you'll learn much about the man, his global experience and his ability to articulate what he sees as critical for moving Iowa and the United States forward. Join us over lunch at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio of West Des Moines, Iowa. 

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 January 2022

A program reminder that the markets will be closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We've decided to be in the studio on Monday and remember you can catch The Business Week in Review on Sunday at Noon and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• We get it, you are tired and pissed;
• The worker shortage is...awful;
• The Labor Department pushes back on SCOTUS;
• Some massive wind farms coming on line;
• Get ready to pay more for your Netflix binge;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Quitters are winning in the Back to Office fight.

Those stories PLUS it's Friday Fun with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Here we talk about a host of things going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Sports, music, plays, a chemistry set and why cities sound sirens...many times during a storm. (We think its all about lawyers...) Click into Stuff to DO and have some fun already.  And, while you're at it why not click through to Cityview...we think you'll enjoy it.   

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 12 August 2021

It's our second day of remote work...no internet at the studio so today we took it on the road to a great little coffee shop, Grounds for Celebration, in the Village of Windsor Heights, Iowa.  Good stuff!  Here's what we've got for you today:

• They say inflation is transitory, but...
• The Bundling War and cell phones;
• The "My Pillow Guy" dashes off the stage;
• The least trusted retailers are;
• Evictions, Renters and Landlords;
• President Biden and prescription drug prices;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Hollywood: Not all glitz and glamor.

For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur and cyber security expert Greg Edwards in this captivating conversation about ransomware. Who it impacts, who should be concerned, what to do and more.  Greg Edwards from CryproStopper is right here and it's a must listen. 

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 16 June 2021

Mid-Week and thanks for listening! Connect with us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour as we share stories and the market numbers all day long.   Here's what we've got for you today:

• A lawsuit over insulin pricing;
• And a lawsuit to stop action in Indiana;
• The return to cruse life just got sidelined;
• The Fed talks about growing inflation;
• Ford brings back a vehicle last produced in 1996;
• House hunting? We've got the mortgage rates;
• Rents are going up...again;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Young women say "No!" to having kids and why.

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.