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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 and a Programing Note 7 May 2024

    The Business News Headlines and a Programing Note 7 May 2024

    This is National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week so we kick things off today with a shout-out to those of you who teach our children and help guide them toward a productive life. It really does matter and we are grateful.  This is the Business News Headlines for today the 7th day of May.  Thanks for being here. 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:
    Teacher Appreciation Deals;
    TikToc is going to court;
    Good news about Social Security?  Maybe;
    And what would solve the issue...we think;
    The Boy Scouts of America is doing a name change;
    EV news out of Rivian;
    Disney dragged on the markets today and why;
    The Wall Street Report;
    Panera and "Charged Sips" made the news.
    Also a brief programming note as we head to Washington, D.C. for the next couple of days with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
    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
    The Business News Headlines and CIBC24 with Gina Wright

    The Business News Headlines and CIBC24 with Gina Wright

    Welcome back to a new week of the Business News Headlines, glad you're with us again. Something partly personal: Today is Yom HaShoah the day that is in remembrance of the six-million Jews that were murdered during the Holocaust.  It is fitting that we do remember and commit to never again. 
    Leading off in the business news headlines we've got a story about congratulations to several who have won the famed Pulitzer Prize.  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:
    Yes, congratulations are in order;
    Redfin has agreed to settle and we'll share that story;
    Snoop Dogg seems to be everywhere. Now a new story;
    Former Starbucks CEO Shultz has words for his former company;
    The Wall Street Report;
    DEI is going away but...not so fast.
    For the interview you'll meet Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber of Commerce. It's once again time for the Central Iowa Business Conference and you are invited to attend...no matter where you might live.  It's a great event and well worth your time. to listen to that conversation click this link!
    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
    Central Iowa Business Conference with Gina Wright

    Central Iowa Business Conference with Gina Wright

    If you are in business or want to be this is the conference to attend and don't let the name fool you and keep you away. The Central Iowa Business Conference is the one-day event that can help you get off the ground or take your existing business to a new level. My guest is Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce and here we talk about what attendees can expect, who the key-note speakers are and the importance of networking. Oh...and we'll also offer up a "Pro Tip" that will help you make the most of your time.  Speaking of which, time to meet Gina! 
    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.

    • 14 min
    The Business News Headlines 3 May 2024

    The Business News Headlines 3 May 2024

    Hello Friday! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for today the 3rd day of May and thanks for being here. A reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  Insight on Business the News Hour features some of the top business news stories of the past week, a look at the markets and this week an incredible guest in author Austin Frerick. He's recently released a bombshell of a book, "Barons - Money, Power and the Corruption of America's Food Industry".  What is so stunning about this read is that Austin names...names. Come by on Sunday for a listen. 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 Job Numbers came down but still hiring is happening;
    There are big changes on who is getting hired and who...isn't;
    Big changes in tax credits for EV buyers and why;
    Aetna reaches a major settlement think LGBTQ+;
    Walgreens, Candy and TikToc...yes, it's a thing;
    The Wall Street Report;
    Families are traveling together and what they are doing.
    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
    The Business News Headlines 2 May 2024

    The Business News Headlines 2 May 2024

    Welcome to Thursday and the Business News Headlines for this the 2nd day of May. One other thing before we get into the newscast: Some time ago I sat down with author, community connector and podcaster Ben McDougal. You may know him from 1,000 Cups Des Moines. Anyway here is that conversation we had about the beginnings of Insight on Business and some fun conversation about what it takes to be creative every day the title is Consistency Counts. Meanwhile, 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:
    Jobless Claims and the U.S. Job Market;
    Black taxpayers get audited more often and why;
    Microsoft and Malaysia made the news;
    Peloton is axing 400 workers and its CEO;
    Mortgage rates climbed yet again;
    The Wall Street Report;
    A zinger! Google paid Apple big money for...
    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.

    • 8 min
    The Business News Headlines and Fighting the Fear of Flying 1 May 2024

    The Business News Headlines and Fighting the Fear of Flying 1 May 2024

    Welcome to the first day of May. In many countries May Day is a day to celebrate and lift up worker rights. Huge crowds across the globe took to the streets to encourage their national leaders to uphold worker safety, pay and other benefits. Meanwhile here in the U.S. the celebrations were much more muted. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day and a conversation about people who suffer from non-visible disabilities (think autism) and what Jonathan Sutter is doing to help make flying less...fearful. It's a good story. 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:
    It's what we expected from the Fed but...
    So, marijuana is less dangerous but we still have an issue;
    Airbnb has some sweet destinations to offer you;
    Today is May Day...but muted in the U.S.;
    The Wall Street Report;
    AI is boosting revenue over at Amazon.
    For the interview you'll meet Jonathan Sutter who founded TravelingWiki.com an organization that encourages airports to install rooms that can help folks with autism and other non-visible disabilities become less fearful of flying. I learned much from Johnathan and my guess is that you will too. To listen to that conversation CLICK THIS LINK.
    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.

    • 8 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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