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The Business News Headlines 9 August 2023

For those of you in the know...know that today, here in Iowa, it's State Fair Eve. Yep, the Iowa State Fair opens it's gates on Thursday and over one million people are expected to attend the eleven day adventure.  Long ago voted the number one state fair in the nation...it's something to see. (Photo with Lyle Kreps the owner of Stockman's Inn next to the Cattle Barn.) Enjoy and thanks for being here for the business news headlines. Give us under twelve minutes and you'll be up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. 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:

• Sorry China we can't do business with you...
• Apple is about to mess with your muscle memory;
• The writers strike hits 100 days...now what?
• Climate Change and massive insurance losses;
• One U.S. city has kicked inflation to the curb;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Target to give more options to shoppers and why.

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 21 April 2022

Welcome to the business news headlines and make sure you click through for a conversation about the acquisition of Iowa Watch by the Midwest Center for Investitive Reporting and what that means for the two non-profits.  My guests are Lyle Muller and Pam Dempsey.  But, first the news:

• Higher Interest Rates;
• Netflix and Password Sharing;
• Debt Collection of Debt...not owed;
• Amazon taking on UPS and FedEx;
• That KitKat Bar...gonna cost you more;
• The company lost money but the stock goes up;
• The Wall Street Report;
• That didn't take long as CNN+ bites the dust.

For the interview you'll meet returning guest Lyle Muller from Iowa Watch which was just acquired by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting or Investigate Midwest. The Executive Director of the augmented news agency is Pam Dempsey who joins us on this call. 

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. 

The Business News Headlines & More 12 August 2021

It's our second day of remote work...no internet at the studio so today we took it on the road to a great little coffee shop, Grounds for Celebration, in the Village of Windsor Heights, Iowa.  Good stuff!  Here's what we've got for you today:

• They say inflation is transitory, but...
• The Bundling War and cell phones;
• The "My Pillow Guy" dashes off the stage;
• The least trusted retailers are;
• Evictions, Renters and Landlords;
• President Biden and prescription drug prices;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Hollywood: Not all glitz and glamor.

For the interview you'll meet entrepreneur and cyber security expert Greg Edwards in this captivating conversation about ransomware. Who it impacts, who should be concerned, what to do and more.  Greg Edwards from CryproStopper is right here and it's a must 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 8 July 2021

What goes up must come down and that's what happened on Wall Street today as two major issues collided. Here's what we've got for you today:

• Inflation & Covid19 and the economy;
• A deeper dive into recovery fears;
• Grocery stores turn to stockpiling;
• Microsoft and an emergency fix;
• Business, Politics and Toyota;
• Yet another Amazon injury report;
• The Wall Street Report
• New unemployment claims rise;
• The "Two Pizza Rule" is in effect. Or should be.

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.

Vehicles at 200,000 Miles and Still Rolling with Karl Brauer

Let's say you're looking for a good used vehicle but you're turned off because the mileage looks too high. With me today is ISeeCars.com analyst Karl Brauer with a listing of the vehicles still on the road at 200,000 miles plus. Perhaps, that high mileage vehicle hasn't even reached its prime...especially if it's one of these. Here Karl breaks down the top sixteen vehicles that are still running and seem to be holding up well. Plus the amazing percentage that is assigned to each. It's really an eye-opening conversation.  Listen in as we roll through the makes and models and you're in for a surprise. 

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 2 February 2021

Welcome to the Groundhog Day Edition of the business news headlines and yes, the rodent is predicting another 6 weeks of winter...yeah, there is that. Give us less than 10 minutes and you'll be up to speed on these stories:

• The Reddit favored stocks...crumbled;
• California ag exports and a big story;
• Amazon and a surprise announcement;
• Amazon and the earnings report;
• Another space company to go...public?
• Overlooked? The Fed Chair on...housing;
• UPS had a strong quarter...and did they;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Oil futures tick upward;
• The "Love Apps" are coming back;
• Food prices are, yes, going higher.

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.

Rural Economic Development with Frank Spillers

There are plenty of things to be concerned with and one of those is the hollowing out of our rural communities. Here Frank Spillers who, with his wife Kimberlee, own Rural Community Solutions talks to us about the trends that they are seeing that spell, or could spell, relief for Rural America. Join the conversation as we uncover what works...and what needs to work better...to empower and transform. 

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 sine local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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 14 December 2020

It was an historic day as hundreds of thousands of vaccines were shipped to states here in the U.S. yet, there is still concern about how long it will take to implement the program. Here's what we've got for you today:

• New legal issues for...Amazon;
• Remote working at Google is...limited;
• Even with vaccines out the markets struggled;
• An election company fires back at President Trump;
• Saving even a little money can help...a lot;
• The Wall Street Report
• Gender decisions and hiring how one company solved the issue.

Those stories plus, over the past several months the nation has been rocked by not only a pandemic but also a movement called No Justice - No Peace. Many in the business community are concerned and a bit reluctant to learn about what the organization is and what they promote. Here Mark Langgin returns to our newscast to talk about things like building the economic base of thousands of individuals who face real economic hardship and you may be surprised at where they live. Mark is also part of something called the New Frontier Action.

Thanks for listening! 

The Surprising Growth of Duplication Media

Several years ago Jason Olson was a guest and talked about his business Duplication Media. Not long ago I was on LinkedIn mentioning that I'd like to visit with business owners about their experiences during COVID19. How was business, going up or down or what impact has the pandemic had on operations. Jason shot us a note and we scheduled this conversation. What we learned is amazing. While his company is based in Iowa he is doing work for clients across America and all over the world.  Have a listen! 

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, 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 9 July 2020

Can you believe it's already Thursday?  Here is what we've got for you today in the business news headlines:

• Big means better when it comes to restaurants;
• Starbucks says no face masks, no service;
• Boeing and the Feds;
• Jumbo loans at Wells Fargo;
• Meanwhile Wells may cut thousands of jobs;
• Reopening of schools the decisions are tough;
• The Biden Economic Plan rolled out today;
• The Wall Street Report
• The Supreme Court decision today;
• How much should you tip during the pandemic.

Thanks for listening!