Insight on Business

The Business News Headlines 12 April 2019

It's the business news headlines for Friday the 12th day of April, thanks for coming by. On the newscast today:

• Markets move up on financials and entertainment;
• Another retail chain in trouble;
• Despite "fake news" and privacy issues social media still strong;
• A company that knows if you are going to quit...before you say anything;
• While Uber goes public drivers struggle to make a living;
• GE pays a big fine;
• 2020 hopeful Andrew Yang and the hologram story;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

Those stories an we'll introduce you to two young podcasters from Iowa City, Iowa. Michele Guild does "Welcome to My Podcast" podcast and Justin Comer does "I Hear I C" featuring artists from the Iowa City area. Both can be found on the new Iowa Podcast Network.

And because it's Friday we've got the managing editor of Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts with his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro.

Thanks for coming by! 

Hey Buddy - Meet Iowa Podcaster Andy Ward

He is a police officer...he is a podcaster...he is from Sabula, Iowa. Yikes!  Meet Andy Ward from the Hey Buddy Podcast where he and friends riff about stuff he thinks is fun, cool and a bit off beat. Andy is part of the Iowa Podcast Network. Go on...have a listen. He is a fun guy...even if he is a cop from the only island community in Iowa. No, really!  

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 25 March 2019

Welcome to Monday and the Business News Headlines. Click through to hear these stories that made the cut today:

• Hmmm...that Inverted Yield Curve...again;
• Suit sellers scramble as more companies relax their dress code;
• Apple wants you to know they do other stuff than make iPhones;
• Boeing working at getting their fleet of 737's back in the air;
• Coal - It's just a matter of time;
• What happened today on Wall Street and why.

Also today we'll have you meet Ken Chester and Sasha J. Little from the transportation and technology podcast Roadworthy Drive. We met Ken and Sasha at the recent Podcast Iowa gathering and sat down with them to find out what it is they talk about. Ends up cars, trucks, technology and more. Click here to listen on Podbean.  

And, because it's Monday Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com is with us talking up business networking and educational events happening in the Metro...and we've got a full plate. To listen to that list, click here. 

Thanks for listening! 

Pedal Off the Pounds is Back - Des Moines Cycle Club

We think you are going to like this! It's a big, big deal! Pedal Off the Pounds was started over 6 years ago as a way to increase membership in the Des Moines Cycle Club plus help people get healthy and get them on bicycles.
It's all worked. With us today is Marti Hupp who is leading the POTP charge this year and the winner (or biggest loser) from last year Greg Patterson. Listen in and then get registered and attend the upcoming orientation meeting. Here is a link to register for Pedal Off the Pounds and remember it will do you a world of good! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 22 March 2019

It's the Business News Headlines for Friday the 22nd day of March...thanks for clicking through today. Inside:

• Stocks struggle as fears of a global economic slowdown rise;
• More troubles for Boeing;
• GM says they are not moved to open any plan in Ohio but an investment in Michigan;
• Forget about "beer brackets" we've got a full scale beer war going on;
• What happened and why on Wall Street.

Those stories plus Marti Hupp and Greg Patterson join us to talk about Pedal Off the Pounds a program from the Des Moines Cycle Club...you will be amazed at what it has done for people and the world of cycling in the Des Moines Metro. Listen to Marti and Greg here. 

Also today Jeff Pitts from Cityview with Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week. Always fun...nothing too serious.  You can catch that conversation here. 

Thanks for listening!

Out to Lunch with Mayor Frank Cownie

It's called "Out to Lunch" where we take a thought leader to lunch, talk business and YOU get to listen in. This week we're "Out to Lunch" with Mayor Frank Cownie of Des Moines, Iowa at one of our favorite places, Jesses Embers.  Mr. Cownie has been mayor of the largest city in Iowa for 16 years and says he is not done yet.

Let me set this up for you. Before we start lunch we do "Quick Bites" that's where our guest answers three questions and they are always the same: "What book have you read that has made an impact and how?", "What movie have you seen that has made an impact on you and how?" finally, "If you were not doing your current job, what would you like to do?" Here is "Quick Bites" with Mayor Frank Cownie.

Then we sit down to talk business. Here Mayor Cownie and I talk about new projects, people who live in the city, the many public/private partnerships, transportation changes, the environment, a surging economic base, the lowest unemployment rate of any Midwestern city. All good stuff but, Mayor Cownie says there are still things that need to be done. Join us as we go "Out to Lunch" with the mayor at Jesses Embers on Ingersoll here in Des Moines. 

Thanks for listening!

 

 

The Business News Headlines 21 March 2019

It's Thursday and we've got the business news headlines for you. What happened and why that is so important. Here we go!

• Some systems are suggestion...(gulp) recession;
• The tax cut that is hurting the GOP;
• Jean maker Levi came back to Wall Street and...did they;
• Some Iowa TV stations are on the sale block;
• No Dave & Busters but something close coming to the Merle Hay Mall;
• What happened and why on Wall Street.

Also today I go "Out to Lunch" with the Mayor of Des Moines, Frank Cownie. But before we order we sit down for "Quick Bites" - Three questions we ask every OTL guest. Think: Book? Movie? Job? 

Then it's Out to Lunch at Jesses Embers as Mayor Cownie talks about the changing demographics of Des Moines, transportation, new  projects, quality of life, unemployment, and more. After 16 years as mayor it would seem he's still got a passion to do more. Frank Cownie as we go Out to Lunch and talk public policy.  

Thanks for coming by! 

Yoga In The Small Business Spotlight

To be sure I know little to nothing about yoga. Oh sure I see folks in the park or going into buildings with their yoga mats slung over their shoulders but, where does it come from? How did it start and is there a difference in yoga styles and teaching? So, I sat down with Mary McCarthy from Yoga by Mary to ask those questions and more. Click thorough and enjoy...I know I learned a bunch. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 19 March 2019

It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 19th day of March, 2019. Inside and just a click away we've got stories about:

• China, investors and nerves;
• Too many jobs, not enough people. It's a real deal;
• Day two of the Lyft road show and it's going very well thank you;
• Facebook settles some discrimination cases;
• Peloton is being sued for over $150 million;
• What happened on Wall Street and why.

Those stories plus a conversation about yoga and the business of yoga. I get it, you can't go anywhere and not see folks that are into yoga...so what is it all about? Who does it? Why and what is the business model? Today in our Small Business Spotlight we'll introduce you to Mary McCarthy from Yoga by Mary. She's been in this space for nearly 20 years...long before it became fashionable. What is it all about?  Click through!

Thanks for listening! 

From Podcast Iowa Meet Peter Stockdale

Meet Peter Stockdale one of the founding members of Podcast Iowa who hails from Humboldt. A musician, Peter and friends put together, quite by accident Audible Farm Podcast where they interview entertainers giving them a voice outside of their local area. We sat down at the recent Podcast Iowa event. Meet Peter Stockdale.  

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.