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The Business News Headlines 9 July 2025

They are not really "industrial rivals" to the United States but, President Trump sent them "tariff letters" on Wednesday and we'll share what we know.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 9th day of July. In other news, Musk’s AI friend Grok…sent out some awful responses and even praised Hitler…no, really. Nvidia is a big deal…a very big deal.  Now we have to deal with Job Scams and we’ll share that story.  The first Prime Day is in the books and it seems you were hungry for some deals. The Wall Street Report and a new Whopper is out from our friends at Burger King, think spicy…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.

The Business News Headlines and Fixing Meetings 6 June 2025

Today we pause to remember what happed 81 years ago today as members of multiple nations stormed the beaches of Normandy which was the beginning of the end to the brutal Nazi regime. May their memories be a blessing.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of June, thanks for being here.  We kick things off today with the latest jobs report the good news and the bad. In other news, elected Republican officials are urging Trump and Musk to mend their relationship and why… AI and the film industry.  We’ll have a report.  The talks between China and the U.S. are back we’ll share when. New life for products from now shuttered Joann’s Fabrics.  The Wall Street Report and some sad news from Hooters.  For the conversation we’re talking with Alison Heider from Tero International about the pain points of…meetings. You know what we're talking about. Endless meetings that often fail to produce results and they are killing your workforce.  Can it be fixed? Tero says "yes" and Alison gives us details.  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.

The Business News Headlines and Ro Crosbie on Future Leaders

The U.S. government sells bonds so that it can collect cash to pay its bills. Today the results of the recent bond auction caused the stock market to sink. Don't worry, we'll explain it all.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st day of May and thanks for being with us. In other news, Target, TJX and Lowes offered up their sales numbers and what they expect for the rest of this year.  We’ll break it all down for you. Twelve states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his tariffs that on top of another case brought by five small businesses. Make America Healthy Again is facing some serious headwinds and some farmers are leading the charge. We’ll share the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Amazon says the tariffs have not hurt their business…at all. For the Conversation we’ll be joined by Ro Crosbie the Founder, CEO and President of Tero International. She’s got a great story to tell about the future of leadership following a trip to Iowa State University.  But, first the news.

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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 Central Iowa Business Conference with Gina Wright

This is the 7th year for the Central Iowa Business Conference and here to talk about what to expect at the May 22nd event is Gina
Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.  This is your invitation to join hundreds of business professionals designed to help you "Lead, Shift and Transform".  The event is not only for folks in Central Iowa but from across the Midwest and the registration fee is only $325 for a full day of inspiration. It's a great opportunity for any size organization to learn, network and take home action steps you can implement right away. Hope to see you later this month. You can register here.  Now, meet Gina.

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.

Meet Entrepreneur Theresa Leppert!

So often we have these chance meetings that bring us to a story we love sharing. Here you will meet Theresa Leppert who worked in the medical field and thought a massage was something that only rich people did on vacation.  One trip for a massage, years ago, changed her life.  She went back to school and opened up a massage and aroma therapy business in the tiny town of Maquoketa, Iowa (pop. 6,000). But it doesn't stop there Theresa is also on the Board of Directors of Girl Campers and we'll talk about that as well. Meet Theresa Leppert an entrepreneur that’s got a bunch going on from Girl Campers to Lucida Sol Wellness & Botanicals. 

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 Black and Gold Ball with Phillip Hall

Each year the Zeta Kappa Lambda (ZKL) Education Foundation holds an elegant black-tie affair, hosted in Des Moines, which celebrates and supports the mission of providing educational opportunities to talented and deserving students. Each year, the Black & Gold Ball gathers community leaders, generous donors, alumni, and scholarship recipients for an evening dedicated to celebrating academic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Here you will meet Phillip Hall who offers details and we encourage you to be with us on May 3rd at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott.  Enjoy...we always do! 

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 21 February 2024

We kick things off on this Friday talking about you and your thoughts about the U.S. economy. In a word you are not happy and that concern tanked Wall Street for a second day in a row.  We'll get to that story first.  Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 11 minutes:

• You are not pleased and we'll detail why;
• Home sales slumped in January we'll share the numbers;
• A lawsuit that targets pregnant women is allowed to go forward;
• Ford is recalling vehicles. What and why coming up today;
• A deeper dive into your thoughts about the economy;
• The Wall Street Report (it's ugly);
• And, job seekers are also feeling less optimistic. 

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 12 February 2025

We kick things off today with a report from the Labor Department that tells us that inflation in the US is actually...worse.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of February...thanks for being with us.  And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes::

• Inflation is worse and we'll give you examples of what costs more;
• Plus the ONE item that fell in price from a year ago;
• Fed Chair Jerome Powell on rate cuts and President Trump;
• The price of eggs has hit a new record...if you can find them;
• Chevron has announced some massive layoffs and why;
• Coca Cola has an answer for the 25% tariff on aluminum;
• McKinsey & Co. will keep their DEI program and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, sales at Temu and Shein plumet.  

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 5 February 2025

Today we'll start things off talking about the LA wildfires and the problems local residents are having with their insurance companies and what California is trying to do to resolve so many issues. (Photo Credit: LA Times) Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of February...glad you are with us again.  Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes:

• Homeowners and California insurance issues;
• Tariff Talk: What will cost you more...soon;
• Super Bowl ads are coming. How wacky can they get?
• AI app DeepSeek and a company barred from doing business in the US;
• Some labor news out of Whole Foods;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, Starbucks is redoing their marketing message and why.

For the conversation you'll meet Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Facilitator for Best Corporate Events.. We met Paul in New Orleans last month and the work he did in two team building events was spectacular. If you have anything to do with planning your next corporate meeting make sure you check out Best Corporate Events.

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.

Why Learning About Diversity is Good for Business

We all come from diverse backgrounds and what leaders know and can learn from others can have a remarkable impact on business from sales to recruitment and to retention. Here Kylie Gottschalk a Training Manager from Tero International talks about a program she is offering. What it's about, who should consider learning and more.  Enjoy...we did!

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.