Insight On Business the News Hour

Michael Libbie
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Insight On Business the News Hour

Insight on Business the News Hour is heard daily from, Des Moines, Iowa and each Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL, Waterloo, Iowa. It is the business and economic development news of the Nation/Region with long-form business interviews and a production of our advertising agency Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications.

  1. 4 HR. AGO

    The PBR Back Story and Book with Andrew Giangola

    Today you'll meet the very talented communications pro and author Andrew Giangola. Andrew recently released the book, Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding with the proceeds going to injured bull riders. Here we'll talk about his work with NASCAR, Pepsi-Cola, Simon & Schuster and now with the PBR. It's an inside look at the sport that has captured the "Cowboy Culture" and the hearts of millions of fans. Learn more about the PBR and grab a copy of Love & Try here.  Now, meet the man from Brooklyn, NY who rides a subway and not a horse...Andrew Giangola: 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.

    22 min

  2. 22 HR. AGO

    The Business News Headlines 4 December 2024

    Fed Chair Jerome Powell pushes back against President-Elect Donald Trump when it comes to the independence of the Central Bank. That story kicks us off on this the 4th day of December and thanks for being with us again. Meanwhile, if you want to hook up with 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: "The Central Bank must remain independent of politics."; The assassination of UnitedHealth CEO, Brian Thompson Rocked Iowa and the Nation; We revisit the Australian law about social media and kids; Taking a cruse to Mexico? It will cost you more; The WWE wants more eyeballs. Cue Netflix; The incoming head of the SEC and what we know; The Wall Street Report; Which is better? The battle of the weight-loss drugs. 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.

    10 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    The Business News Headlines and More 3 December 2024

    This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today.  We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer.  And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association.  So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport.  Also, if you want to hook up with 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: Elon's pay problems just got more murky; U.S. Job Openings grew and more about the job market; More Tariff Talk this time its small businesses that are worried; Us? We think it's all hot air. Employing children in dangerous jobs? Yep it happened again in Iowa; The Wall Street Report; The issue of paying as little as 5 cents an hour...this will shock you. For the conversation you'll meet Andrew Giangola who is from Brooklyn, NY but also fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he has written a book about the sport that is a fantastic inside look of what goes on with the riders and the staff.  While the book is sold out on Amazon you can pick up a copy of Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding at the PBR Website which is really worth a peek.  Andrew was a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it as well.  Let's go!  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.

    32 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Business News Headlines 2 December 2024

    Welcome back and we hope you had a great Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.  We know that many folks took four or even five days away and some are slowly getting back in the game.  We kick things off tonight with a bit of history being made at U.S. airports. Yes, a record number of passengers were screened. you want to hook up with 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: TSA says they hit a new screening record on Sunday; It's Cyber-Monday and what might we expect? The Fed.  Will they or won't they?  We have a report; GM is selling a battery plant in Michigan and why; Workers in Wisconsin win a legal case...think unions; The Wall Street Report; And, a new chip startup to challenge Nvidia. 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.

    9 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Black Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines 29 Nov. 2024

    Because today is Black Friday and one of the most important retail days of the year we're going to take a deeper dive into what's been going on between shoppers and the stores both large and small. Also, we hope you had a great and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. Should you want to hook up with 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: Black Friday: Bust or better than last year? Shopping small? Many are; Wall Street had a great month; Yet another two food recalls for you; The Wall Street Report; And, remote workers and side hustles. Thanks for listening to this shorter report! 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.

    8 min

  6. NOV 28

    Professional Bull Riders with Sean Gleason

    Today you'll meet you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000.  Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting their events and the PBR Bars that are popping up in cities all over the country. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too.  Let's go! 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.

    13 min

  7. NOV 27

    The Business News Headlines and the PBR Story 27 November 2024

    We kick things off today talking about a familiar issue...inflation. Yes, it's back but still not as bad as it's been. That story first and stick around for a business conversation about the Professional Bull Riders Association...the PBR with its long-time leader Sean Gleason. It's a deep dive into a this thrilling business, how it has grown and even the launch of PBR Bars which we found fascinating. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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: The new inflation numbers are out; The U.S. economy continues to grow; Thank you to the American Consumer; More tariff talk for you; Big time legal trouble for some tax preparers; The Wall Street Report; And, we're headed back to the movies! For the conversation you'll meet Sean Gleason and the amazing story of the Professional Bull Riders Association or PBR. Back in the day twenty bull riders made the decision to form their own stand-alone group and each one pitched in $1,000.  Only to see their investment balloon. You'll also hear about what it takes to do a show, where the PBR is targeting and more. We truly enjoyed this conversation and think you will too.  Let's go! 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.

    23 min

  8. NOV 26

    The Business News Headlines 26 November 2024

    For those of you who have followed our newscast for some time know that we stay away from politics. There is enough of that out there. However when political issues like tariffs come up we take a look at what they may mean for not only the economy but also you the consumer. That story is first up today. Thanks for being with us.  Also,  if you want to reach out to us on social media 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: The Trump Tariffs and the impact on consumers; Canada weighs in on tariffs and it's not pretty; What will the Fed do about interest rates?  Some thoughts; President Biden wants Medicaid and Medicare to cover weight loss drugs; It seems oil companies are not so keen on "Drill Baby, Drill" and why; Elon Musk is limiting outside news on X; The Wall Street Report; Department store chain Kohls has a leadership change 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 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.

    10 min
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Insight on Business the News Hour is heard daily from, Des Moines, Iowa and each Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL, Waterloo, Iowa. It is the business and economic development news of the Nation/Region with long-form business interviews and a production of our advertising agency Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications.

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  • Creator
    Michael Libbie
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2011 Michael Libbie. All rights reserved.
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    Insight On Business the News Hour

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