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The Business News Headlines 14 September 2023

Some new economic data rolled in today and that helped boost Wall Street.  Welcome back to the business news headlines for Thursday the 14th day of September.  We're glad you're with us again today. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Consumers are STILL buying;
• Hours away from a potential UAW strike. We have an update;
• So many Americans are convinced that the economy stinks;
• But, can you then explain why casinos are having a record year?
• Gen Z is said to be giving up on the "American Dream";
• The Wall Street Report;
• Heard of FOBO?  It has to do with your career.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 13 September 2023

Might it be that we have a new word to describe inflation?  That's how we kick off the business news headlines today as the Labor Department released the latest numbers that reflected both an increase and a decrease.  How can that be?  Keep listening and we'll share.  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Inflation: Up? Down? What?
• Apple, France and Radiation made the news;
• The clock is ticking what will the UAW do? An update;
• Amazon to increase pay & benefits for contract workers;
• Which state is the happiest?  We'll give you the top five;
• Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah says he is not running in 2024;
• J.C. Penny and "the hard-working American family";
• The Wall Street Report;
• Consumers are calling it..."Tipping Hell" and the result.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 5 September 2023

Good to be back with you and if you live in the U.S. we hope that you had a safe and fun Labor Day Holiday while remembering where this all came from.  Coming up today some of the business news headlines that will get you up to speed and all you have to do is spend about twelve minutes with us.  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The U.S. manufacturer says "No!" to an car air bag recall;
• An update on the UAW contract talks and what the union wants;
• Water pollution and Lake Michigan made the news;
• Heard of Korean Corn Dogs? You will today;
• Pharmacists are speaking out on the danger of...drug stores;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Companies waited until after Labor Day for RTO guidelines

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 5 September 2023

Good to be back with you and if you live in the U.S. we hope that you had a safe and fun Labor Day Holiday while remembering where this all came from.  Coming up today some of the business news headlines that will get you up to speed and all you have to do is spend about twelve minutes with us.  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The U.S. manufacturer says "No!" to an car air bag recall;
• An update on the UAW contract talks and what the union wants;
• Water pollution and Lake Michigan made the news;
• Heard of Korean Corn Dogs? You will today;
• Pharmacists are speaking out on the danger of...drug stores;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Companies waited until after Labor Day for RTO guidelines

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

DC Heavy Hydraulics a Small Business Spotlight

Join us as we make our way to Union, South Carolina and share this Small Business Spotlight. We're visiting with Ann Kerr the General Manager of DC Heavy Hydraulics.  The company has seen rapid growth over the past eight years. What's the driver of this growth? Ann suggests that is because of their commitment to customer service, building positive relationships and having a dedicated technical staff. We love showcasing growing small businesses. Listen in to our conversation and, perhaps, pick up some tips for your company.  Enjoy, we sure 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 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 a Small Business Spotlight 30 August 2023

Midweek and we're back with some of the business news that made headlines today. In addition we're traveling to Union, South Carolina for a Small Business Spotlight segment featuring DC Heavy Hydraulics a company headed by Ann Kerr. They can boast of surprising growth in just eight years.  Why? We asked.  Meanwhile, to reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The astounding GDP of the USA and why;
• Working overtime but not getting paid? About to change;
• China put on notice to play by the rules or...
• More union news this time flight attendants;
• Big Pharma not happy and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• A surprising number of new business openings and by who.

For the interview you'll meet Ann Kerr the General Manager of DC Heavy Hydraulics a company based in the tiny town of Union, South Carolina. Over the eight years they have been in business the company has seen rapid growth in not only the U.S. but also Canada. What's responsible for this?  We asked an Ann answered.  Listen by clicking on our player below:

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 25 August 2023

We kick things off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell who says the economy is too strong…more rate hikes on the way.  It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 25^th day of August…thanks for being with us.  Stick around for the interview featuring the very busy and bright and frank Abena Imhotep.  Click the link below. To reach us on social media if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• What the Fed Chair said...and it's impact;
• You are spending but not at department stores;
• However, Doller Tree says, "Thank you!";
• Target is being pressured to end work from home;
• Guess how much Heineken got for selling its Russian business?
• The Wall Street Report;
• Could We Work be headed to bankruptcy?

Those stories plus a conversation with writer, podcaster, consultant and educator Abena Imhotep.  She is one of the most outspoken people I know. Abena was last on our broadcast in 2019 urging people to treat every Friday as "Black Friday". Meaning they should make it a point to shop at Black owned businesses each week.  And, it works. Today we're here to talk about her new book, "Omari's Big Tree and the Mighty Djembe". Sure, you can get it on Amazon but why not support a local business? You'll also hear about her Podcast, "Black & Privileged" plus her work consulting businesses in diversity, equity and inclusion which has an amazing bit of education attached. Have a listen to this very dynamic woman who speaks...truth.

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 22 August 2023

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of August and kids from all across the State of Iowa are headed back to school tomorrow. It's only fitting then that we should sit down with the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools Dr. Ian Roberts who has an amazing background and passion for education. You'll want to stick around and listen to that conversation. And, thanks for being here and, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Housing, Rates and Inventory;
• About those mortgage rates;
• Macy's made retail news today;
• So too did Dick's Sporting Goods;
• Charles Schwab to cut jobs and office space and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The FAA to investigate way too many close calls.

For the interview you'll meet an amazing person who recently took on the position as Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools. We sat down with Dr. Ian Roberts the day before students head back into the classroom and what a conversation. You will hear it in his voice...the passion he has for each student and every staff member in the district. We found him to be...an exciting leader. To listen to that conversation use our player below:

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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Book Bans and Workers with Sara Parris

It's a bit confusing. At a time when the State of Iowa is having worker shortages in nearly every segment from teachers to tech the government here doubles down on a host of issues that drive people away or think twice about relocating to the state.  It's truly a business issue that deals with recruitment and retention. Here we sit down with Sara Parris who is with the rather new group known as Annie's Foundation.  Five Moms who have decided to push back on the issue of banning books.  Not just in schools but also in public libraries. There's a bunch going on...have a 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 10 August 2023

Inflation, my friends, is…easing. It may not feel like that but it is true and this is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 10^th day of August…thanks for being with us. Also, just so you know, today is the opening of the Great Iowa State Fair and no, we did not make it.  Also today we're talking about how, perhaps, the State of Iowa is making it more difficult to recruit and retain workers.  Our guest is Sara Parris who is with Annie's Foundation and we're talking about the unintended issues related to book bans. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The Inflation Story is...hot;
• Some major changes coming to Disney+ and Hulu;
• Restaurants charging for...empty plates?  Yep;
• He loves his job. At 23 he is cranking in over $600,000 a year;
• Amazon is ditching the majority of its clothing lines;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Business travel costs to rise this year and next.

For the interview you'll be meeting Sara Parris one of five mothers who have formed Annie's Foundation a group that is active against the legislation in Iowa that calls for banning books but which also doesn't give much direction. So, the business angle? This is one of many laws passed by the Iowa Legislature that may be making it more difficult to recruit and retain qualified workers.  And, yes, we'll talk about that. To listen to this 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.