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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is now open for shipping and that bit of news sent the U.S. stock market to new records while the price of oil dropped. That story kicks us off this evening with The Business News Headlines for Friday the 17th day of April.  Thanks for listening. In other news, the UK and France have demanded that the Strait of Hormuz remain open. All of a sudden, the White House wants to talk to Anthropic and why. As we reported earlier in the month…lawmakers are taking a hard look at the Polymarket. Nebraska is having a tough time…recruiting. Gatorade is making a huge pivot and we'll share what's up. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the founder of Netflix has announced he is leaving the company after 25 years.  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.

You can bet there will be questions when the Senate Banking Committee hosts Kevin Warsh the nominee to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell and that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 16th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, Walmart is redesigning their Great Value brand…and why.  More cattle on feed…might that lower the price of beef?  Europe has a jet fuel problem and AP has the story.  Jobless claims fell last week and we'll share those numbers. Speaking of numbers we'll check what happened today in The Wall Street Report and some financial concerns over at QVC…can you believe it?  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.  

Like you we've been wondering about the success of the U.S. Naval blockade against Iran so that story tops our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of April and Happy Income Tax Day.  In other news, how do you get health information?  Many are turning to AI. Here we go again…President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell news is new today. It is tax day and what 53 million Americans have already done.  A film with an AI generated Val Kilmer got its first screening in Vagas. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more layoff news this time from Snapchat.  For the conversation Ro Crosbie from Tero International is in to talk about…"The Experience Myth".  Is experience essential?  We'll talk about it…but first the news. 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.

Today we welcome Katie Shields who is with the non-profit Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants to chat a bit about what they do and why. Plus the Society has a special event coming up early in May that we talked about. The most stunning thing we learned is that Katie has been with the Society for twenty-one years.  Pretty amazing! Meet Katie: 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.  

We kick things off this evening with a story about inflation the good and the bad and what impact that had on Wall Street.  This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 14th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, diplomats are working behind the scene to restart talks between Iran and the United States. A call to take Ben & Jerry's ice cream back to local control. The Walt Disney Company has started a big round of layoffs. Yet another court case involving Meta and its effort to impact kids. 7 Eleven is set to close hundreds of stores this year. We'll check some impressive numbers in The Wall Street Report and some big news from Amazon and it has to do with space.  For the conversation we'll hear from Katie Shields from the Iowa Society of CPAs about what they do and a special event coming early next month…but first the news. 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.

It was a surprising day on Wall Street and, frankly, we thought we were going to be in for a big loss. However, that was not to be. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 13th day of April, thank you for being with us. In other news, the President said he is willing to blockade Iranian ports so how will that work and what might be the impact?  We'll get to that for you. A federal judge has dismissed the 10 billion dollar lawsuit filed by Trump…but, there is a but.  We have news from the housing sector we'll share with you. Open AI, Sam Altman and a Molotov cocktail made the news. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a story about the lack of restaurant dishwashers and what the industry is doing.  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.

So, if you thought the inflation figures for February were high, hang because the number for March was off the charts.  That story is what we kick things off with this evening.  This is The Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, a federal court is hearing a case about President Trump's latest tariffs. Meanwhile the head of the International Monetary Fund talks about the worry of economics given the war in Iran. In sports Kansas City wants the Royals to stay so will money talk? The Mayor of Washington D.C. has just proposed her final budget and it will cause eyebrows to raise. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the IRS has some news for taxpayers that we'll tell you about.  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.

Your eyes do not deceive you...there is still inflation in the U.S. and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 9th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, how much did the U.S. economy grow in the final quarter of 2025?  We'll share. If you think gas is expensive what about jet fuel and what that means for travelers. Applications for unemployment assistance climbed…again. Congress is looking carefully at some market issues that seem more than odd. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the Amazon CEO tells shareholders to bet big on Artificial Intelligence. 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.

The cease fire between the U.S. and Iran is fragile and there have been reports from early afternoon that Iran has, once again, closed the Strait of Hormuz.  That is where we start this evening.  This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Fed were made public and more members are considering a rate hike. Paramount President Jeff Shell is leaving the company…think legal issues. Southwest Airlines has just hiked its fees. Michigan's SOAR program did something amazing…it created…jobs. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and share a story about the hit Delta Airlines will take due to higher fuel costs…yes, your ticket will cost you…more. 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.

It was a choppy day on Wall Street and the President said the U.S. would start bombing power plants in Iran.  What happened to the markets?  We'll cover that first.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 6th day of April and it's great to be back with you. .  In other news, menopause, and marketing, yes, it's a story. A top Fed official suggests an interest rate hike…and not a cut. In a related story JP Morgan Chase CEO warns about a rate…increase. Tailors are retiring at a time when their services are needed even more and why. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and there is news about Super Mario Galaxy the movie that we'll share.  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.

Back in 2011 Dakota Kieffer received a scholarship from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and went to business school at Iowa State University. Here in "Where Are They Now" presented by NTPDA is the story of Dakota, his brother,, his wife, parents and the business he now owns with his brother Travis, Plastics Unlimited.  Meet Dakota:  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.

It's always a blast to sit down with an old friend and talk business. Here you'll meet Bruce Cranor who has been with Reliance Power Parts for many years and always shows up for events from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA).  Bruce visits with us about his experiences with NTPDA as well as what in the world Reliance offers to the construction, agriculture and trucking industries.  Here's Bruce: 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.

Before we sat down with Kevin Schmidt we didn't know much about how deep the family roots go when it comes to Schmidt Machine Company based in Ohio. In this brief conversation we learn much.  It truly is interesting how families can keep a business in operation years after the founding. A little known fact about Kevin is that he also does comedy.  No, really!  Meet Kevin: 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.

Some 27% of Americans use their personal vehicle for work and the high price of fuel is making it difficult to keep going and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the shutdown continues but TSA agents get paid. Economists worry about the global economy as the war continues. In a related story one of the poorest European nations is struggling due to high fuel costs. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Fed Chair Jerome Powell urges patience when it comes to how the Central Bank will react to high fuel prices and the economy. For the conversation you'll meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson from Steiner Tractor based in Michigan. They are always the life of the party and we think you'll enjoy the conversation.  But first the news. 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.

Women in the tractor parts business?  You bet! Here you will meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson who are ALWAYS the life of every National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) event.  We sat down with the ladies while in Orlando during the  Annual Conference and Trade Show for NTPDA to get to know more about Steiner Tractor based in Michigan.  Here's your chance to listen in and get to know Steiner as well as Emily and Brandi.  Enjoy, we always do! 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.

We've had the privilege of knowing Dan Waters and his Bride, Lindsey for many years.  They own and operate Waters Tractor based in Washington state. Recently Dan was elected as the President of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) so we figured it would be a good time to sit down with him so you could get to know more about his business and the NTPDA.  Meet Dan: 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.

We watched on Thursday as the markets tanked and Friday was even worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 27th day of March, thanks for being with us. In other news men and women have very different thoughts about the gender pay gap. Panicked travelers are hearing that they should not arrive at airports too early and what that is about. Some lawmakers are pushing for ending the federal gas tax and what that may mean. A major meat packing strike in Colorado is heading into it's third week. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Netflix just raised prices and we'll share what we know.  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.

If you were with us for our Wednesday newscast you heard us doubt there was going to be peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.  And, we were right.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of March.  Thanks for being with us. .  In other news, Iran locks up the Strait of Hormuz and is conducting a “toll booth” program.  The U.S. Senate is scrambling to get a deal done to reopen the government. AI chatbots are offering flattering advice…that story is out today. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the CEO of Costco shared some news about that companies famous $1.50 hot dog and drink deal.  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.

Now the TSA is actually talking about closing some airports due to staffing shortages and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the EPA will allow higher levels of ethanol in an attempt to lower prices…but, there is a but.  The Supreme Court has sided with Cox Communications and it's all about music.  Plug in solar panels could be the next big thing. Venezuela is looking for investment partners think oil. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and an electric vehicle is now dead and we'll share that story. 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.

We welcome back our friend Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com to share some insight into the new and used car market. What is selling well,, what isn't and so much more about the auto industry. Plus you'll learn what ISeeCars.com is all about and perhaps you might use it the next time you are looking to buy or just...looking.  Meet Karl for this great conversation! 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.

The majority of American's believe that now is an awful time to find a...job.  And that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, the jump in gas prices impact even interest rates. And there is more to worry about and that is about tax refunds. At a trial in New Mexico, Meta is found guilty and we'll share of what. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more recalled food from Trader Joe's due to…glass.  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.

Conflicting stories are coming out of the Washington, D.C. and Tehran. Are there talks going on between the U.S. and Iran...or not.  That is where we kick off tonight's newscast.  This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 23rd day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, ready for more chaos? We've got a story for you.  ICE agents have been deployed to various airports but can they really help the TSA? We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the oldest steakhouse in the country is…after 200 years…expanding.  For the conversation we'll visit with Karl Brauer from iseecars.com he knows what is selling, what isn't, what is a deal and so much more. Talking cars today…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.  

Several things converged on Friday that sent the stock market into a tail spin and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, nations with a higher percentage of renewable energy are, in a word, lucky. The FDA has a major recall of a pain reliever meant for children. CBS Radio Service…will be gone and soon and that is a shame. Some data center news comes to us from Ohio. We'll share the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a new national policy for Artificial Intelligence is upon us says the White House.  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.

It was another rocky day on Wall Street until the price of oil moderated a bit and the markets, while closing lower, did recover from some deep drops.  We'll start tonight with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 19th day of March and thanks for being with us again. In other news, President Trump and his love of fossil fuels rather than renewable energy is not going well. Asia nations are rushing to conserve energy due to the lack of gas and oil headed there. What?  No steering wheel? We're talking about Tesla. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and have an update on jobless numbers yet more from the Low Hire – Low Fire world of business.  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.

There is no doubt that agriculture plays a major role in the economy of Iowa.  At the same time farmers and ranchers are braving some major headwinds including higher costs for inputs as well as fuel. But, let's take a break and celebrate Iowa agriculture with a special event on 25 March in Waterloo. Here Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL is in to talk about the Farmer Appreciation Day Event and invite you to attend.  Yes, there is free food included.  Here is Jeff with the details. 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.

Three major developments today helped tank Wall Street and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the National Retail Federation is projecting a healthy gain. President Trump is reversing course on oil from Venezuela due to rising prices. Val Kilmer will appear in a new film…even though he is…dead. Meanwhile mental health workers strike in California and why. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally what might be the next move for Netflix now that the Warner Brothers deal is over.  Ready? 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.

When the weather gets rough the airlines can't fly and that has, once again, backed up travel during a very busy time.  That story kicks us off today on this the 17th of March.  In other news, President Trump is not happy with the way the media is reporting on the war in Iran.  And, there are threats. Bank of America enters into a settlement with victims of Jeffery Epstein. In more legal news today closing arguments began in the Twitter case against Elon Musk. The war in Iran has made some Central Bank decisions more difficult. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Kraft Heinz is betting on more health food options.  For the conversation we'll visit with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa about an Ag Day event that celebrates farming…and yes, there is a free lunch involved. 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.

The price of oil eased a bit today and the markets noticed. That's where we begin tonight with the Business News Headlines for Monday the 16th day of March...thanks for listening. In other news, China and tariffs are back with us.  Storms are responsible for more flight cancellations and TSA still under pressure. Gas prices are high and we've got seven tips to help you use less fuel.  Major League Baseball is looking to robots to check on checked swings, a nine-inch change in distance and more. We'll explain. We've got a story about Mezcal that you might find interesting.  A check on the markets in The Wall Street Report and four things that have gotten cheaper under President Trump and four things that have gotten more expensive. 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.  

Retirement, it's a huge decision and there are so many things to consider. Here we sit down with Ro Crosbie the Founder, CEO and President of Tero International to talk about factors that may impact your decision, are you ready, what's next, volunteer boards and so many other things. Even if you are not ready this conversation may get you to think.  Meet Ro! 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.  

No end in sight for the war in Iran and investors turn, once again, to oil as world markets collapse.  That's where we start this evening in The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of March.  Thank you for listening. In other news, a bipartisan bill passed the senate and it all has to do with…housing. That social media trial in California winds down and we'll have the latest. Mortgage rates didn't stay down for long…we have new news. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and executives at Live Nation bragged about “robbing customers blind” or so we learn from their chats with each other.  A quick programing note. Tomorrow is a travel day for us so we'll not air a newscast Friday evening but we are back on the air Sunday, Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream.   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.

We had the opportunity to sit down with the founder and director of the Karma Enterprises Group, Rich Musal for a conversation about what they do for small to large businesses. In a nutshell, the goal is to help these companies make more money by better understanding some, often, misunderstood business practices. From corporate financial consulting to ongoing CFO training this is the company that has a proven track record.  Meet Rich: 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.  

Oil is on the minds of the worlds most wealthy nations and today they made a decision they hope will bring down its price. That story is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, inflation is still with us and we'll share the latest. Drones and the sons of Donald Trump made the news today. A wild Lyft story comes to us out of Minnesota.  The partial shutdown of the government is, once again, impacting travelers. A major chemical company announces the end of a substance that is banned in 70 countries. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and new news from Target on price reductions as the company eyes…affordability.  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.

The global economy is increasingly shaky and the reason is...the war in Iran and that's where we start tonight. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the high cost of gasoline is uniting Americans across the political spectrum.  The FDA has approved a new drug and walking back what the President had to say.  Home sales rebounded in February and it all had to do with interest rates.  We'll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and there is new news about student loans and the SAVE program.  For the conversation you'll hear from Richard Musel the primary with a company called Karma Enterprise Group and what they do for small to large businesses.  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.

There was plenty of drama on Wall Street today and that is where we'll start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 9th day of March and the day that would have been my Father's birthday.  I think of him daily. In other news, AI company Anthropic is suing the Trump Administration. In more legal news Novo Nordisk and Hims and Hers reach a deal.  Women and Uber made the news today. In more transportation news does Japan have the answer to an ailing train issue in Honolulu?  We'll talk about it.  Paris Hilton launches an effort to support female business owners following a disaster. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and it looks like the federal government will embark on a hiring binge.  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.

What do you get when you mix a lousy jobs report, spiking oil prices and a downturn in retail sales?  Simple, a mess and that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of March, thanks for listening.  In other news, oil popped by over ten dollars a barrel. January retail sales slumped and we'll share by how much. The U.S. will now sell Venezuelan gold. Indonesia will ban social media for children under the age of 16. In other international news Canada and Japan have signed an agreement to strengthen defense and economic opportunities. Customs and Border Protection official says a new process for tariff refunds could be ready in 45 days. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Sunday is International Women's Day but…there is a but.  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.

The price of oil surges yet again while U.S. and world markets tank.  That's where we'll start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, a judge has said the Trump Administration must refund tariff money it illegally took from businesses. In yet another new tariff related story a number of states now have sued and we'll share that bit of information. The FBI has announced that it is investigating some suspicious activity. Elon Musk was back in court…think…Twitter. Financial sector layoffs continue this time it is Morgan Stanley. We've got new news about mortgage rates.  We will check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what's cooking with…Rachael Ray?  We will share. 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.

In the world of unintended consequences it looks like Russia will benefit from the war in Iran. We'll start this evening with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, governments are rushing to find ways to get their citizens out of the Mideast. Apple to launch some more “affordable” products and why. Speaking of affordability, President Trump wants tech companies to build their own data centers so power bills for consumers come down. But, yes there is a but. We'll check on the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some new facts about homeowners and how long they are staying…put.  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.

The price of gasoline continues to go up and we'll soon see travel from place to place will get much more expensive and that is where we start today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 3rd day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, anxious travelers are trying to find ways to get out of the Middle East. Iran strikes Amazon data centers. President Trump today threatened economic sanctions against Spain…and why. A high stakes trial gets underway which could change much with Ticketmaster. Target is spending $2 billion to reverse sagging sales. We'll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and users exit ChatGPT in record numbers and we'll share why.  For the conversation you'll meet Kevin Schmidt from Schmidt Machine a family owned manufacturing facility located in Upper Sandusky, Ohio…but first the news. 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.

Getting around is going to cost you much more as oil prices surge everything from gasoline to jet fuel will become more pricy.  And, that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 2nd day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, flights are slowly returning from the Middle East. What's going on in Nevada and EV charging stations?  We'll tell you.  A federal court halts the “slow walk” of Trump Tariff refunds. U.S. manufacturing grew in February but, there is a but. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and there is sudden concern about money over at Anthropic.  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.

There are lingering questions now that Paramount made a successful bid for Warner Brothers Discovery one of which is, "Now what?"  That is where we start this evening with The Business News Headlines for the final weekday of February 2026.  Thanks for listening. In other news, nerves are on edge over at CNN and we'll share why. Trump orders all federal agencies to scrap the use of Anthropic AI.  Callers into a Washington State hotline got quite the surprise and we'll tell you about it. President Biden flew commercial and passengers got a treat.  Yet another very cool story.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some not so good news about the producer price index and inflation.  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.

What is interesting is the number of people who associated with Jeffery Epstein that are paying a price.  But, more interesting are those who seem to be Teflon when it comes to the scandal. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, a judge rules that the IRS broke the law and we'll share what that is about. So who is now winning in the Warner Brothers – Netflix – Paramount deal?  Things have…changed. Some shocking testimony in the Facebook trial that we'll share with you. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the Ford Motor Company has just issued a major recall and why.  Ready?  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.    

During the State of the Union address President Trump said the U.S. is experiencing "the golden age". Trouble is not many Americans believe it and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, The Warner Brothers/Paramount battle just got hotter. We've got pipeline news for you out of Wisconsin. A final World Trade Center tower in New York City is in the news and it is a celebration of sorts. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Smithfield and a new facility is big news for the state and area farmers. We will check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the latest report from Nvidia.  Meanwhile everybody is talking about economic development and data centers there is some sobering news out today.  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.

Admit it, we all need some motivational help, at least sometimes. What if we told you there are some simple yet scientific methods to get you motivated and stay there. Here you will meet Emily Lang from Tero International who will break down the various reasons why we may or may not be motivated and what to do when we face those issues.  Meet Emily!  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.

Folks over at the Defense Department are not happy and it all has to do with unrestricted use of artificial intelligence and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of February, thank you for listening. In other news, FedEx is suing the U.S. government and, yes, it's all about money. We've got a new report about consumer confidence that we'll share with you. Reddit has been hit with a 20 million dollar fine…think children. The former CEO of a non-profit that helps homeless in San Francisco is accused to stealing $1.2 million dollars. We will check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and another ruling from the Supreme Court and this time its about the Postal Service. 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.

The big story today was what happened over the weekend that saw the U.S. stock market crater and we'll begin this evening with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 23rd day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, the Supreme Court will hear from oil and gas companies on why it should rule in their favor vs. climate change. There is a new war time tax that is taxing small businesses in…Russia. Meanwhile JPMorgan Chase admitted it closed Trump's accounts after the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Following the school shooting in Canada Chat GPT representatives have been invited to offer testimony. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll check out the number of cancelled flights happening due to the blizzard hitting the east coast.  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.

It was a stinging rebuke of the Trump Tariffs and the President is not happy.  We'll start this evening with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, the U.S. GDP looks to be…anemic.  So, after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump Tariffs…what comes next?  We'll dive into that. Lead and water pipes made the news today. All truck drivers in the U.S. must take their tests in…English. We have a story of a huge food recall to share with you. And, yes, we'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a major manufacturer of auto parts closed…and hundreds of workers are out of jobs.  Let's get on with it. 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.

For the second time this week we kick things off with a story about how tariffs are impacting businesses.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 19th day of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, we've got a story about the trade deficit that might interest you. Some new news about unemployment benefits coming up. Some good news for homebuyers. The nation's largest retailer reports it had a great quarter but Walmart says the future is less certain. The Metropolitan Opera will produce fewer shows this year. The Civil Rights Commission is suing a regional Coca-Cola bottling company. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some news out of Burger King that you might like.  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.

The Fed Minutes from their January meeting were released today and we've got news about any rate reduction.  We'll share there tonight first. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, Marc Zuckerberg was in court today and we'll share why. Moderna says the FDA will now consider its new flu vaccine. Hold on, we've got another FDA story for you. The White House feud with the Fed just got hotter. Door Dash reported big revenue but, there is a but.  We'll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary posts up a warning for the Trump Administration and we'll share what he wrote on X.  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.

Great to be back after a day away for President's Day. First up this evening a story about companied raising prices. Why? Think Trump Tariffs.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, Warner Brothers and Paramount back in the news. Bayer and the 7.25 billion dollar settlement hit today.  France and India get together for talks…think economics and trade. The Epstein Files takes down another and we'll share that story.  We will also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and get this…television viewing has increased in the U.S.  What about streaming?  We'll share that story 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.

Folks filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as we continue to watch the very strange labor market and we'll start with that story first this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of February, thanks for being with us. In other news, home sales fell in January even as mortgage rates ease.  Well now, AI looks to Montana and residents worry about water and electricity. Will major league baseball stars play in the 2028 Olympics headed to Los Angeles? In yet another story about home sales we've got the latest on mortgage rates. We'll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and it is good to be the CEO of Morgan Stanley not to mention the other big banks.  Let's talk millions in raises.  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.  

Get ready to learn more about the world of credit card readers. What are the differences in service, instillation, and technology?  You're in luck as we talk about that and more with Nick McGargill of Tap Pay Solutions based in Omaha. This is something every business person needs to know.  Meet Nick:  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.