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The Business News Headlines 21 June 2023

Mid-Week and thanks for being with us. Hungry? How about some lab-grown chicken meat?  Yep it's a story that is sure to ruffle the feathers of the poultry industry. That story and more are just ahead. 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:  

• Chicken meat from the lab...uhm...OK;
• Fed Chair Powell talks about inflation...again;
• The IRS is getting better at what they do;
• Sad news from the Good Humor Man;
• Ditto if you like chocolate;
• Gas, California and Washington State made the news;
• Is Amazon pulling a Wells Fargo? The FTC says...yep;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Math scores in the U.S. take a dive.

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.

Healthcare, Community Hospitals and Broadlawns with Dr. Anthony Coleman

It really does matter where you live when it comes to healthcare. Here is a conversation about healthcare and community hospitals with my guest, Dr. Anthony Coleman, President/CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center.  What he has to say is the reality of healthcare everywhere and not just in Iowa. For example, did you know how your Zip Code can determine your health and health outcomes? We talk about the four factors that determine the state of a persons health. The yet to be named sobriety center, workforce issues, funding and the state of Medicaid reimbursement. We think you will find this to be an amazing story because it has to do with everyone everywhere.  Meet Dr. Anthony Coleman. 

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 and Talking Ag with John Norwood

Each time we do "Out to Lunch" with a thought leader we kick things off with "Quick Bites". Three questions that are always the same.  We ask about an important book, a great movie and what our guest might consider a dream job. Today we take John Norwood "Out to Lunch" at Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio and ask him those questions as a warm up for our in depth dive into the future of agriculture. You see, John is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for Iowa and he has so much to share but first..."Quick Bites". 

We love taking thought leaders "Out to Lunch" and talk about the issues that impact millions.  Today our lunch guest is John Norwood who is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Iowa. Here we take a deep dive into one of the biggest businesses in the Hawkeye State...farming.  We'll talk about current farming practices, soil, water, population troubles in rural counties, how to save the family farm, alternative crops that matter, how to get more farmers into the business and his idea of an Iowa Farm Bill that wraps so much of this together. Some stunning ideas from John Norwood.  Take 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. 

The Business News Headlines & More 13 October 2022

It's a Throwback Thursday and if you followed along on our social media channels you got to see, and hear, some stuff that dates back several years.  But, for today: It was an historic day on Wall Street and we’ll share. what made it so astounding. Good news for retirees who will get a massive cost of living increase and mortgage rates hit a 20 year high.  IT’s the business news headlines for Thursday the 13^th day 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: 

• A massive reversal for Wall Street and why;
• An historic increase in Social Security payments;
• Mortgage rates are climbing again will they go higher?
• IKEA is celebrating. Hey, at least somebody is;
• A massive grocery store merger?
• Taco Bell takes on a classic "comfort food";
• Nike has too much inventory so...
• The Wall Street Report;
• And the serious drop in ACT scores.

Those stories and we go "Out to Lunch" with John Norwood who is running to become the next Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Iowa.  We kick off our conversation with "Quick Bites" three questions each of our guests get and you can listen to his answers to our three questions by clicking the player.   

Then we get into an amazing conversation about a host of issues impacting Iowa and consumers. Everything from soils to water to population losses, to alternative crops, how to get more farmers into farming and more.  He also talks about the Iowa Farm Bill that wraps so much of this together. Even if you don't live on a farm or in Rural Iowa this is a powerful conversation about new ideas and direction.

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 3 October 2022

Welcome back and to a brand new month! Coming up today despite some weak economic data the Dow closed up by over 700 points and yes, oil was up as well. Kim Kardashian agrees to pay a fine of over 1.2 million bucks and Trader Joes is back with some freebies.  It’s the business news headlines for Monday the 3^rd Day 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: 

• What happened and why on Wall Street;
• Ya can't do that Kim;
• Free food is coming back at some stores;
• The pandemic changed everything even...time;
• Taco Bell says they are sorry;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Housing is taking a hit.

Those stories  plus a conversation with Alan Kemp the Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities who recently held their annual meeting and trade show is in to talk about the goals of the organization, the relationship among cities and towns, the burning issues that communities are dealing with and the fitful relationship with legislatures. Listen by clicking 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. 

The Business News Headlines and More 31 May 2022

There’s been lots of fuss about the lack of baby formula…but that’s not all that is scarce on grocer shelves…. It’s the business news headlines for Tuesday the 31^st and final day of May. Thanks for being with us everybody and here's what we've got for you today:

• More than baby formula missing from shelves;
• We have a list of missing stuff and...why;
• GM might just have changed charging EV's;
• Customer frustration and a tweet that should never be sent;
• Consumer spending is changing and that worries retail;
• The Wall Street Report;
• New numbers from the housing industry.

For the interview you'll meet Brenna Young who has reimagined herself, in true entrepreneurial spirit, from catering expert to an expert at navigating craft...boats.  Her new business, Party on the Lake, is not only amazing but even more surprising when it's coming out of...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 5 May 2022

Yesterday investors rocked Wall Street as the major indexes all finished well into the green. All of that ended today as we watched the bears come out. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th of May.  Thanks for being with us!

• It was a big U-Turn on Wall Street;
• Burger King sued over...photos;
• Getting more oil for the stockpiles;
• Bird Flu - Another hit to your wallet;
• The next CEO at Twitter? Yeah you guessed;
• New news about J&J Covid vaccine;
• Amazon looking for more tax breaks;
• Fresh news about first-class stamps;
• The Wall Street Report;
• People are quickly un-retiring in huge numbers.

Thanks for coming by!

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. 

Clean Energy for Iowa - What Business Needs to Know

We'll bet its not something that you think about...but you should.  We're talking about the electrical grid in the State of Iowa. Is it reliable,
what are we doing to modernize the grid what about clean energy, how do we store and distribute energy into the future? Big questions for businesses across the state. Meet Bob Rafferty the Executive Director of Iowa Business for Clean Energy as those questions are asked and answered. In addition Bob talk about an upcoming seminar that business leaders should know about and attend.  Here is that important conversation. 

Thanks for coming by!

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. 

Kemin a Company that Transforms Lives

We're going to take you on a journey that spans sixty-one years and do a deep dive into a family owned company that has become a multi-national giant. Here you'll learn about the very humble beginnings of Kemin Industries as the Nelson Family created (in their modest home) something called, Pig Lure to aid the world of pork production. Now, sixty-one years later, Kemin does business world-wide creating products that support the lives of pets to production animals while always keeping their mission centered on servant leadership. With me is Lauren Burt the global communications director who will help you better understand what the past two years have been like (considering the pandemic, supply chain issues and labor shortages) and what the company hopes to bring to the world...tomorrow.

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 17 March 2022

The economic data and the jobs data today were surprising even in light of what is going on in Ukraine and with oil. Also, stick around because for the interview you're going to learn about the amazing story of Kemin Industries that has grown from a very modest start up to a family owned multi-national. There is so much to unpack and we've done that.  Meanwhile in the news:

• Unemployment rolls are the smallest in 52 years;
• Several other economic data points moved the markets;
• Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel again;
• The sad Russian Oligarch who doesn't know how to live;
• Texas Republicans are mad at Citigroup and why;
• Amazon now owns a fabled movie studio;
• And, the company may have to re-hire a fired worker;
• Starbucks to phase out paper cups;
• The Minnesota governor wants to give back tax money;
• The Wall Street Report
• And, we know what you're really doing on Tuesday at work.

Those stories and a conversation with global communications director Lauren Burt about Kemin Industries. Over the past sixty-one years this company has grown from very humble beginnings (like in the living room of a modest home) to a multi-national corporation that is still family owned but responsible for global food supplies. You can hear that amazing story...here. 

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.