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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.

Insight On Business the News Hour Michael Libbie

    • Business
    • 4.3 • 11 Ratings

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.

    The Business News Headlines 14 June 2024

    The Business News Headlines 14 June 2024

    We kick things off today with a report that might shed some light on the increasing number of individuals in the U.S. who find themselves homeless. We start in Atlanta and wind up in Los Angeles. It could very well be the next answer to folks living on the street or in shelters. Also a tease about what you'll be hearing this Sunday at Noon Central as we Go Out to Lunch during our broadcast on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Finally,  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:
    How shipping containers create...community;
    Business is great in New Jersey! For casinos;
    Consumers be like a roller-coaster we'll explain;
    A deep dive into U.S. manufacturing issues;
    The Wall Street Report;
    A hybrid WFH ends up not hurting productivity and decreases quits.
    Thanks for being here!
    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.

    • 12 min
    The Business News Headlines 13 June 2024

    The Business News Headlines 13 June 2024

    The Supreme Court has weighed in on labor disputes and sided with Starbucks over the National Labor Relations Board. We kick things off with that story.  Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines, we're glad you're with us again today.  A quick reminder, 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 NLRB loses and Starbuck's wins;
    Even wealthy folks should not drink and drive;
    Two important economic data points to share with you;
    And, they should make the Fed...happy;
    Inflation, branding and company reputation made the news;
    Mortgage rates dip for the second week in a row;
    The Wall Street Report;
    Investors are flocking to...weight loss drugs.
    Thanks for being here!
    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
    The Business News Headlines 12 June 2024

    The Business News Headlines 12 June 2024

    Never mind that inflation is on the way down the Central Bank isn't moving forward with rate cuts and signaled that there may be only one cut...this year. That story kicks us off today and you don't want to miss the conversation I had with Dr. Rachelle Keck who, by chance, I met a few weeks ago by offering a complement. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University near the heart of Des Moines, Iowa.  Thanks for being with us and  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 Fed said, "Hold!";
    Another EV headache: Stealing EV charging cables;
    Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema;
    Southwest Airlines CEO says he is not leaving;
    Convenience store chain Casey's is on track to open 350 stores;
    Changes coming in how Walmart displays prices;
    The Wall Street Report;
    Amazon to build 14,000 "affordable" homes and why.
    For the interview you'll meet Dr. Rachelle Keck the president of Grand View University in a wide ranging conversation about the history of the university, its tie to Denmark, the importance of a high quality education and more. And it all started with a complement. To LISTEN CLICK THIS LINK.
    Thanks for being here!
    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
    Meet Dr. Rachelle Keck of Grand View University

    Meet Dr. Rachelle Keck of Grand View University

    Recently at our recording booth during the Central Iowa Business Conference hosted by the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber a woman was walking toward us and I commented, "Nice shoes!".  She stopped, came over to the microphones to say, thank you. Turns out she is the president of Grand View University. I asked her if we might record a conversation and, so, we did. What a delightful and talented individual leading a university with roughly 2,000 students near the heart of Des Moines.  You'll also learn about the school's close tie to...Denmark.  Meet Dr. Rachelle Keck.
    Thanks for being here!
    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.
     

    • 17 min
    The Business News Headlines 11 June 2024

    The Business News Headlines 11 June 2024

    This will be a big week for several reasons. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due out tomorrow morning and the Fed will be concluding its two day meeting.  Should the CPI come in at what is expected might the Fed hint at a rate cut sooner than later?  Stay tuned! Thanks for being with us and  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:
    Yes, gas prices are falling nationwide and why;
    The Consumer Price Index and what we might learn tomorrow;
    The World Bank is bullish on the U.S. economy;
    Over 15,000 Amazon drivers have filed suit...think wages;
    Comcast stock continues to drop and why;
    The Wall Street Report;
    Yet another price increase over at Spotify.
    Thanks for being here!
    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
    The Business News Headlines and Call Notes 10 June 2024

    The Business News Headlines and Call Notes 10 June 2024

    Hello Monday and welcome to the business news headlines for this the 10th day of June.  Grateful you're with us. Lots of the news today centered on inflation, the Central Bank and rate cuts.  Also, make sure you click through and listen to the conversation we had with Cy Hilty the creator of Call Notes. It can be a game changer when it comes to recording business phone calls that need your attention.  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:
    A muted day on Wall Street and why;
    Big Banks are softening their rate cut expectations;
    The Biden Team is reaching out to businesses and saying...
    A take-over brewing at Southwest Airlines and why;
    Apple takes the wraps off its AI product;
    Some thoughts about rate cuts from us;
    The Wall Street Report;
    Weather and prices of coca, wine and olive oil.
    For the interview you'll meet Cy Hilty who has developed a program that will boost your customer service. It's time to ditch that scrap of paper that has phone numbers and messages and move into Call Notes.  While designed for the parts industry we think it has a life in other areas. Never miss another phoned in sale.  To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
    Thanks for being here!
    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

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

MeatyThoughts ,

The real deal!

Michael is the real deal when it comes to DIY podcasting. Amazing content. Great questions. Professional work all around. Amazing podcast based in Iowa!

CaliNate101 ,

Laughable and agenda filled

I tried but listening to how a business billionaire is a victim of antisemitism because he was called evil was too much for me.

Pocket warrior ,

Could be so much better

Just report the facts, and please leave your political leanings out of business updates. The host is overtly left leaning, which in itself is fine, but he lets that ruin what should simply be the facts by spinning everything against the president.

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