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The Business News Headlines 25 January 2021

Welcome back to a brand new week and the final week of this new year. Amazing...right. A reminder that you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• This retailer set to close all it's U.S. stores;
• Markets were mixed and why;
• What in the world? GameStop on a roll;
• Elon Musk is he's ready to work with Joe Biden;
• Delta to bring back some pilots and why;
• UPS Fright has been sold...no, really;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Gen Z is on the move...big time and why.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 1 December 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell today talked about…yeah, you guessed it…inflation. It’s the business news headlines for Friday and the first day of December…thanks for being with us. A quick reminder we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and yes...we stream. Also,  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. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 

• What Powell said and didn't say;
• New rules will hinder the purchase of new EV's;
• Another big time advertiser leaves X and why;
• Union Pacific to lay off workers. The union is worried about safety;
• McDonald's is making some burger changes and we'll share;
• GDP vs. GDI - Know the difference? You will today;
• The Wall Street Report;
• What was/is CIB and our Panera Bread story.

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 28 November 2023

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Some sad news out of Omaha as we learned of the passing of Charlie Munger the longtime sidekick of Warren Buffett. Charlie was 99. In the stories ahead we kick things off with the possibility of a rate cut...come spring. That was welcome news on Wall Street. And then some surprising news about your confidence in the economy.  Those two stories kick us off today. 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: 

• A Central Bank Rate Cut?  It depends;
• You are much more confident in the economy;
• A fake AI generated woman made the news;
• Heard of "House Hacking"? You will today;
• Is worker strength decreasing?
• More wage inequality in the U.S.
• Ways to increase your financial stability;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Google is about to purge inactive accounts...on Friday!

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 27 November 2023

Welcome back to a new week of business news headlines. We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Weekend. Actually, we know you did.   How? We've been tracking consumer spending and wow! Meanwhile today is Cyber Monday and the the bet is you'll continue the frenzy.  Those two stories kick us off today. 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: 

• Consumer spending tops expectations;
• Record air travel but fewer problems;
• New reporting on WFH vs. RTO;
• The USPS is raising rates...again;
• New laws allow you to pay with cash. Not making it up;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Seems you are not happy...at work.

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 24 November 2023

Welcome back and we hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving Day Holiday.  Is it me or do you too have some issues thinking today is Friday? Ah, but it is and thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines and yes, we kick things off with a Black Friday story. And 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: 

• Yes it is Black Friday what to expect in sales
• Then Cyber Monday;
• Homeowners selling to move closer to their office;
• Unions in Sweden are rattling Tesla and Elon;
• Bank branches continue to close in the U.S.;
• Some disturbing employment numbers are out;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The emerging "Town to Gown" trend is catching on.

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 & Something Partly Personal 22 November 2023

The day before the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving and we're here to wish you safe travels as some 55 million of you take to the roads and airlines this holiday weekend. Just ahead some of the big business news stories from today and then something partly personal as I remember November 22, 1963. Yes, it's been sixty years.  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: 

• We're trying to keep up with Sam Altman;
• Buy Now - Pay Later is big with consumers...but;
• Some good news for those of you seeking a mortgage;
• Egg producers found guilty of inflating egg prices;
• A deep dive into why we should be working...less;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Remembering November 22, 1963.

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 21 November 2023

We pack plenty of short business news stories in just eleven minutes. Go ahead have a listen. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of November and already offices across the country are emptying out as folks get ready to travel for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We'll cover that number today as well.  Meanwhile,  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:

• Fed officials opt to leave rates alone but...
• Some travel data for you ahead of the holiday;
• ChatGPT is a mess and we'll share the latest;
• The UAW is going after non-union auto factories;
• A massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico;
• Another state to ban the sales of gas powered vehicles;
• How much money do you need to make you...happy? We know;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Might the Thanksgiving feast...shrink? Retailers have already noticed.

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 Being Grateful 20 November 2023

It's a holiday week and we are already getting reports of folks leaving the office early and that's not a bad idea. We kick things off today with Four Travel Tips that we hope help you from experiencing a travel nightmare.  Also, a timely conversation about the benefits of showing gratitude all year long. Ro Crosbie from Tero International offers some tips on letting other know they matter and how that impacts...business. If you want to reach out 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: 

• Four travel tips from the experts;
• Heard of "Tinned Fish"? It's' making a splash in the U.S.;
• The head of the Chicago Fed on the "soft landing";
• Americans are upset about the economy and it's baffling;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Now bank employees what union representation and why.

For the interview we're talking about the positive effects of showing gratitude to not only friends and family but also co-workers and employees. Ro Crosbie from Tero International is in to share tips on being grateful that will have a serious impact on everybody and actually boost productivity. To listen to this insightful 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.

DART, Funding Issues and a 40% Cut to Service

One of the most impactful issues facing workers and employers is transportation. If a family doesn't own a reliable vehicle or if people don't want/need that expense their option if public transportation...get on the bus...Gus.  However a lack of funding has the Des Moines Area Transit Authority (DART) considering a 40% cut in service. Is there a solution?  Meet Erin Hockman the Chief External Affairs Officer for DART who shares not only the impact of a cut but also how we can fix the funding shortfall.  And, yes, you get a chance to weigh in on the proposed "franchise fee" increase at a number of public forums you can find here on the DART Website. 

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 16 November 2023

Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines where workers at GM have ratified their new contract. That story kicks things off today.  Also, make sure you click through for some hyper-local Des Moines, Iowa news about a lack of funding for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus service. My guest is Erin Hockman as we talk about cutting service by 40% or finding alternative funding sources. It's a big story. Also, 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: 

• It's all over but the contract signing at GM;
• Thousands of Starbucks workers walked off today;
• The hot labor market is showing signs of cooling off;
• Walmart said consumers cut back in late October;
• RTO is a big thing but will your office be...big enough?
• We're talking Taco Bell food today;
• The Wall Street Report;
• And, Amazon about to go big with online auto sales.

For the Interview you'll meet Erin Hockman from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority who helps us better understand the possible 40% cut in bus service unless an alternate funding source can be put into place. This is something that is impactful to both employers and employees and a must listen segment. To hear our 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.

The Business News Headlines 15 November 2023

More economic data reports came out today and while some are making a big deal out of them we're a bit more skeptical.  It's the
Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 15th day of November and we kick things off with your spending patterns for last month. Also, 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.  (Photo: Reuters) Here's what we've got for you: 

• Consumer spending cools in October. We've got the number;
• "Too close to call." Voting at GM plants for the new contract;
• The Biden - Xi meeting today and what they said;
• More mortgage demand this week and why;
• Burger King to close more locations; what they say and what we think;
• The Wall Street Report;
• The economic of the Mouse House in Orlando is...huge.

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.