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The jobs report from the Labor Department was a double edge sword. On one hand encouraging on the other it puts doubts on another Fed rate cut.  We'll start there this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, the buildout of EV charging stations continues however there is a roadblock coming from the Trump Administration. Let's talk deficits and the national debt shall we? McDonald's gets it…it's all about affordability. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Google is offering buyouts to employees. For the conversation you'll meet Nick McGargill from Tap Pay Solutions based in Omana…we're about to discuss credit card machines that should be of interest to lots of folks.  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 report that surprised economists as Americans pulled back their spending in December and we'll start our newscast with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of February, and thanks for listening. In other news, Honda reports lower profits and the reasons why. Paramount has sweetened its hostile bid for Warner Brothers. The nation's largest utility now wants to keep its coal energy plant. In a bid to restructure Saks Global will close some stores. Coca Cola saw a strong fourth quarter but, there is a but..  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and delinquency rates on loans from mortgages to credit cards surge 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.

Airlines are cancelling trips to Cuba because of a shortage of jet fuel and that story tops our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 9th day of February and thanks for listening. In other news, a trial opened today against the biggest social media companies all having to do with addicting behavior. In San Francisco teachers go out on strike and we'll share why. Some women enjoy Valentine's Day….but prefer Galentines Day. Don't worry, we'll explain. Eddie Bauer and Bankruptcy made the news today. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and it's highly likely that large numbers of American's missed work today…it's called the Super Bowl Flu…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.

It was a stunning day on Wall Street as we watched investors buy on the dip and chip companies came roaring back.  We'll start there this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Gallo is about to mix wine with whiskey and we'll tell you about that. Uber is ordered to pay 8.5 million dollars to a woman who said she was raped by a driver.  Have you heard of the Vegas Loop?  You will today.  Flowers are a big thing for Valentine's Day but do you know where they come from?  We've got that story. High tariffs push yet another country into a trade deal with…China. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and this will not make U.S. ranchers happy as the President just signed an order to massively increase beef imports from Argentina.  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 were a number of factors that tanked Wall Street today and one of them was a dismal report on job openings.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Google reported some strong numbers this week. There is open conflict when it comes to AI think Chat GPT and Claude. News out of Pizza Hut that you might be interested in. Telehealth company Hims and Hers in trouble with Novo Nordisk.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Coca Cola announced the end of some famous frozen products in the U.S. and Canada.  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.

How you speak, act and engage all matter. Here you'll learn more about business ediquite and proper manners from Deborah Rinner one of the trainers with Tero International. Now, before you roll your eyes think about it. If you are attempting to climb the corporate ladder or even if you are the employer manners matter.  Here is a lively conversation about that and you'll no doubt learn some important tips to help keep your manners...sharp. Meet Deborah: 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, do you watch the Super Bowl for the game or the ads?  Today we'll take a first look at what you'll be watching, ad wise, this Sunday.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 4th day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, on the international scene trade partners other than the U.S. makes for an interesting story. Have you heard about “Rent Now – Pay Later”?  You will today.  In a shocking development the Washington Post is laying off a third of its workers we'll tell you what they cut. Speaking of numbers we'll check The Wall Street Report and the shaky labor market remains…shaky.  We'll share how many jobs were added in January.  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 kick things off today with a story out of France that has to do with a raid on the headquarters of X...and why. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 3rd day of February, thanks for listening. In other news, Iger is out D'Amaro is in at Disney. Amazon to slash even more jobs and why. Want an SBA loan and are a green card holder?  You are out of luck soon. Valentines Day becomes a marketing bonanza for…fast food and we'll offer up some examples. We'll have the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some good news for cash strapped shoppers…and it has to do with PepsiCo.  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.

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 2nd day of February, we're glad you're here. In the headlines today: Disney posted some big numbers today and we'll share what was the reason. Markets had a great day and we'll share those numbers. Meanwhile Starbucks is feeling the heat from rival coffee houses. President Trump to lower tariffs on India and we'll share why. A lawsuit is underway against Meta…and we'll give you the details.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and could the Seattle Seahawks be on the sales block?  Those stories plus a conversation about etiquette from Deborah Rinner of Tero International…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.

President Trump has selected Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But, there is a but and we'll start with that story today.  Welcome to the Friday Edition of The Business News Headlines we're glad you're with us. In other news, it's gold fever and we'll share that story with you. NASA has delayed it's moon mission and we'll tell you why. Expanded work requirements for SNAP benefits hit more states and we'll take a deep dive into that issue. We'll also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll have an update on what happened to the price of gold just today.  All of that coming your way in just a moment. 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 are back in the studio after being on assignment in Florida for a week along with some connectivity issues.  Thanks for being with us for this the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 29th day of January. Topping our newscast tonight is a story about Starbucks saying they will build out even more stores after closing dozens.  It's an interesting take on the coffee giant. In other news, the markets, after a rocky day, ended about where they started. Tax time is here and we'll share when you might expect a refund. Apple iPhone sales surge.  Visitors to Las Vegas decreased and some thoughts as to why. New home ownership hope hits Detroit. We'll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and we'll check the latest numbers from the unemployment rolls…let's go and welcome back. 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.

With the Trump Administration going all in on fossil fuel the future of EV's is in doubt and proof comes from the Detroit Auto Show. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, more Grok news for you as Musk backs down. Fewer Americans filed for unemployment and we'll share the numbers. We'll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Verizon explains what happened with that outage on Wednesday. For the conversation you'll meet entrepreneur Stephen Wilson from NuDoseDaily.com.  The company that promises better days and restful nights.  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 bit of a surprise as consumers stepped up their retail buying in November and we'll start with that story tonight.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 14th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, a Verizon outage made life rough for folks across the country. Big banks are reporting huge profits and we'll detail. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a luxury retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  For the conversation we'll visit with Marni Hockenberg about her work with C-suite executives from her business Hockenberg Search in helping them polish their efforts to land another top level job.  We'll also talk abut Exec Connect Iowa a program she started several months ago that brings executives together in a relaxed setting to chat it up about business. It's a neat program 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.

The cozy relationship between Trump, Wall Street and big banks is undergoing a change and we'll start with that story tonight.  This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, Elon Musk's Grok has been blocked by two countries. The EPA is proposing new rules that limit the ability to ensure clean water…you heard that correctly. In addition, the EPA will change some reporting having to do with clean air. The Detroit auto show kicks off this week…what to expect. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the latest report out of Canada on travel and U.S. booze.  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.

Yet another manufactured crisis comes out of the White House and this time the target is Fed Chair Powell.  We'll start there.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 12th day of January, thanks for listening.  In other news, Apple wants some help from Google…and its all about Siri. A real estate investment gone bad in Detroit. The Texas expansion of medical marijuana is a hit and more and more people have signed up to take part. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what was once a casual stroll into your local Costco is now much more restricted and we'll share the impact.  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.

Why the sluggish jobs report on Friday morning spurred Wall Street.  We'll start there this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 9th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, even though the jobs report was not good Wall Street gained on the day.  Why?  We'll share. Musk's Grok chatbot has been sidelined when it comes to images. Protests erupted fueled by Waymo taxis as Lyft and Uber drivers took to the streets. Trump met Friday with oil executives and we'll share what he said. GM is hit with 6 billion dollars in charges…why that happened is coming up. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the Supreme Court failed to rule on the legality of the Trump Tariffs.  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 President has an answer to lowering mortgage rates and it will only cost $200 billion. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, the U.S. House bucked the President and voted to extend expired health care subsidies. CES 2026 had some  winners…and also some losers and we'll focus on two of those.  The IRS told us today when early-birds can begin filing their taxes. Looks like a 20 billion dollar data center is headed to Mississippi. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more than 1,000 businesses sue to get their money back.  Think…tariffs.  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 so much interest in the oil under the ground in Venezuela and the president says we're going to go get it. But, there is a but and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, day two of CES in Las Vegas is in the books and we'll have another look at what attendees saw. Houston…we have a problem and its called an aging U.S. population. This newscast comes to you from Iowa and this state ranks in the top ten states where people are moving…out. Job openings in the US slid yet again we'll share the latest. We'll also check the markets in The Wall Street Report and even with lower mortgage rates Americans are not excited about home ownership.  We'll explain.  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 day two of impressive gains and records on Wall Street and that starts our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, Monday was the first day of CES the Consumer Electronics Show and what companies made a splash? We'll share. There is one device that did not make CES in Las Vegas and it all has to do with….Trump. Meanwhile Grok is in trouble and we'll share what happened. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and have you heard about the class action suit against McDonalds?  You will 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.

Yes, we do a business news show and there is plenty of business going on when it comes to music. Here my guest is Wade Krieg one of the members of The Sons of Gladys Kravitz who recently were inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here we talk about the band, the members, the music and how young people are now tuning into music from the 70's and 80's. Meet Wade, a really great guy who's been playing his axe for 54 years!  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 markets reacted to the military action in Venezuela and that kicks off our newscast this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 5th day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, a major tax break for multi-national companies made the news. The FAA announced it is replacing radar programs that date back to the 1980's. West Virginia residents have seen massive increases in their electric rates and we'll share why. We've got a story of some very expensive fish out of Tokyo. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and yet another check on oil from Venezuela.  For the conversation you'll meet musician Wade Krieg from The Sons of Gladys Kravitz that recently were inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  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.

Health care insurance rates just went up for millions of Americans and you might be surprised at who benefited from the subsidies. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 2nd day of January, thanks for listening. In other news, Tesla sales falter for the second year in a row and that pushed the manufacturer out of first place in the EV market. California has a new way to keep batteries out of the landfill. The top executive at Saks is out and why. Another tariff delay and we'll share what happened. Speaking of tariffs a senior Trump Administration just confessed they are a bad idea. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the story of a “class divide” when it comes to the airlines.  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 kick things off today celebrating the work and words of Warren Buffett who retires today as the CEO of Berkshire - Hathaway. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 31st and final day of 2025.  Happy New Year.  In other news, the purchase of the agricultural community and the bailout. We'll share the latest news about mortgage rates. We've also got some unemployment numbers to share with you.  Speaking of numbers we'll check what happened to the equities in The Wall Street Report and 2025 has been a lousy year for the oil industry…too much of the stuff and the price continues to fall.  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.

Taking a peek at the Fed Minutes the decision to shave a quarter point off the prime rate had some trouble.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 30th day of December and thanks for listening. Yesterday you might have noticed we were off the air.  Technical issues...it's always something. In other news, the IRS has bumped up the business milage rate and we'll share. A judge makes a ruling about funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and this matters. Meta buys a startup to broaden its AI business. Stolen seafood is on the menu this evening. We've got a hockey story for you.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some bad news for Tesla. 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.

Today just seemed like the perfect day to review the Trump Tariffs and that's where we'll begin. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 26th day of December.  We hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday and thanks for listening.  In other news, some interesting trends appeared for retail and we'll share.  Speaking of retail what the National Retail Federation says about…returns. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Budweiser has announced it is closing three manufacturing plants in various parts of the country.  Why?  We'll share what we know and who will be impacted. 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.

We have a new enemy, actually several who are citizens of Europe.  We'll start  with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th day of December and Merry Christmas. In other news, we'll check the on the number of people who have filed unemployment claims. A cyber attack hit the French Postal Service. If your student loan is delinquent get ready for garnishment. We'll have the latest news on mortgage rates.  A look at The Wall Street Report and more news about semi-conductor chips and…China.  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.

Once again you are driving the U.S. economy even if you have doubts about the future. We'll start with that story today. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 23rd day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, consumers are seeing lower gasoline prices and we'll share why. Federal regulators have said yes to a new weight loss pill from Wegovy. You know about that pulled 60 Minutes segment about the prison in El Salvador? Well, it aired on a TV app…anyway and Paramount is not…pleased.  We'll have the story. We will also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and even though airline prices are higher…it's not hurting holiday travel…yet another tip of the hat the U.S. consumer.  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.

Fewer and fewer Americans are making charitable donations and the reason seems to be easy to understand.  We'll start there first. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 22nd day of December, thanks for being with us. . In other news, there is a battle going on over at CBS and it has to do with a pulled 60 Minutes segment. Tyson Foods is closing a plant in Nebraska and it will have a devastating impact on the town and its citizens. A storied Kentucky bourbon distillery is closing down and why. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a deceptive practice over at InstaCart is going away…and you have to ask how they got by with it in the first  place.   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 an exciting morning as the Labor Department said inflation had cooled to 2.7% But then folks started to think.  That's where we're start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, President Trump today signed an executive order about…cannabis. We'll share what it means. The Ford Motor Company is scrapping the Electric F-150 truck and why. Big tech needs more electricity and today the Feds gave them a huge gift.  But, there is a cost. We've got new news about mortgage rates for you. Unemployment claims trended down last week and we'll share the numbers.  Speaking of numbers we'll check The Wall Street Report and not all restaurants are in trouble.  We'll look at three brands that are doing quite 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.

It was a shocking admission today on Capitol Hill and it has to do with the FCC.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 17th day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, Warner Brothers is recommending that stockholders ignore the Paramount bid.  We have a new NASA head and it was sort of a “do over”. The postal service to expand its last mile delivery program. There is a poll for nearly everything.  Today we'll tackle giving cash as a holiday gift…what do Americans think of that?   We'll also check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and American Airlines is making some changes and we'll share what they are and why.  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 Jobs Report that was out this morning held some surprises and we'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 16th day of December, thanks for being with us.  In other news, we've got the latest when it comes to retail sales.  16 states and the District of Columbia sue the Trump Administration and we'll share why. Hyundai and Kia are ordered to fix millions of vehicles at their expense. Public transit in Chicago will get a boost of dollars to fix and upgrade scores of busses and trains. Howard Stern is coming back to the radio.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and if you have the right stuff you can now watch short Instagram Videos on your TV.  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 prices on a host of items are higher and we'll start out newscast with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 15th day of December, thank you for listening.  In other news, the jobs report is due out tomorrow what we know at this point. UPS is accused of stealing millions of dollars from seasonal workers. Cadillac is returning to sponsor the Doral Classic in May.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll have another look at what's going on with holiday shopping and how much money retailers are spending on advertising.  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.

Records were set on Wall Street today and we'll start with that brief story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 11th day of December, thank you for listening. In other news, Microsoft and ChatGPT are being sued over a murder suicide. In other tech news Disney invests on billion dollars in Open AI and we'll share why.  Remember the helicopter/plane crash in DC this year…it's back in the news. We've got a story about youth offenders in prison that's tough to take. A Hollywood director who scammed Netflix for over 11 million dollars has been found guilty. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll report on a rise in jobless claims yet another worry for the Central Bank.  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.

Yes, the Fed did cut its prime rate today and we'll talk about what that means for you.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 10th day of December, thanks for listening.  In other news, the holiday season brings on stress for retail workers…a reminder to watch your manners.  And we've got a great holiday story about a live Christmas Tree in a Michigan town where few celebrate the holiday.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Wendy's to close hundreds of locations in the largest closure in the company's history.  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's anybody's guess. Will the Central Bank issue an interest rate cut tomorrow? There are some reasons to be doubtful. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 9th day of December, thanks for listening. In other news, the job market continues to be stagnate and we'll share the latest numbers.  As prices remain high more people are crowd funding to raise money for essentials. PepsiCo to cut prices and products and we'll share why. Cracker Barrel is back in the news and it's not good. We'll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and a new study says Corporate America's commitment to advance women at work seems to be…slipping.  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.

Paramount has gone...hostile and we'll share that story first today. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of December, thanks for listening.  In other news, China has boosted exports while ignoring the U.S. Did you know there was an app called ICEBlock?  Now the maker is suing the Trump Administration and we'll share why. Jimmy Kimmel and ABC will not grant the Trump….wish. Hawaii may…just may back out of the large income tax cuts enacted last year… Will the Fed deliver a rate cut this week…odds seem to point in that direction. We will check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and farmers to receive billions and we'll share why. 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.

Perhaps the biggest entertainment story...ever...gets our first look today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of December, thanks for listening.  In other news, President Trump said that doing away with fuel economy standards would make vehicles more affordable.  Don't bet on it and we'll share the facts.  Technology will allow railroads to skip some human inspections. Meanwhile the Social Security Administration wants to cut field office visits by 50%. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll take a closer look at the current inflation situation.  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.

We've got new unemployment numbers which could complicate the rate decision by the Fed. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 4th day of December and thank you for listening. In other news, Russia is restricting use of FaceTime and we'll share why. Have you heard of Travel Tuesday?  You will today. Just in time for the holidays Build-A-Bear is running into tariff troubles. The president is headed for Pennsylvania next week to explain why inflation remains high…and he will blame Joe Biden. We'll take a look at the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally some  surprising numbers coming out of retail leasing. 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.

If you are one of many who dearly love air pollution then our first story should make you giddy. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 3rd day of December, thanks for listening.  In other news, 1.2 million to one?  Yes, that is the new exchange rate on Iranian currency. Delta Airlines lost a ton of money during the shutdown and we'll share. Is the AI balloon about to…burst? We might want to ask Microsoft. Here we go again…Trump says the money from tariffs will be so vast the U.S. will cancel income taxes. But, there is a but…  What? Metal found in bags of shredded cheese?  We'll share the story. Wall Street had a good day with the Dow outperforming and why.  And finally job losses accelerated in November and we'll have the details. 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.

If the Trump Tariffs are truly illegal, as has been decided in two court cases, Costco is demanding a Trump Tariff Rebate.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of December, thanks for being with us. In other news, the talk is all about a K shaped economy.  What is that?  We'll share. A new study tells us that teens do not trust the news media. We'll break it down. So have you got Real ID for traveling? If now get ready to pony up some cash when flying. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and take a deep dive into the Thanksgiving Weekend Retail Sales numbers.  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.

On Thanksgiving Day I asked my 17 year-old granddaughter, Jovie, to help me with some new studio recording gear. So we sat down for this conversation about all that she is involved with. From her work as a paid model to what she does with social media to her love for the AFROTC.  Not too shabby for a senior in high school. Frankly listening to her should give you great hope that the future is in good hands.  Meet Jovie... 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 the holiday week and we hope you had a great Thanksgiving Day event with friends and family. Something interesting about the Hebrew word for turkey which is hodu.  And, that word, hudo, also means being grateful and giving thanks.  Guess we now know why we have turkey on Thanksgiving.  Today is a much shortened broadcast but we do have a special guest.  My granddaughter Jovie joined me on Thanksgiving Day to test out some new recording gear and we spent some time talking about her work as a model, a commander in her high school ROTC program, her social media work and more.  Am I partial?  Of course but I think this conversation will instill in you some hope that the future is indeed bright. 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.

That Campbell's executive that said lousy things about the company's food and workers...fired.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 26th day of November and thanks for being with us again today.  In other news, cuts in 15 common drugs will save consumers plenty. Canada announces support for some key products hit by the Trump Tariffs.  Co-op kitchens are a booming business in Minnesota. Some good news for home buyers…the rate on the 30 year fixed is back down. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and this year Thanksgiving comes with a huge helping of…uncertainty. 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.

The story is that U.S. consumers supported retail in September but...modestly.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 25th day of November, thanks for being here as we struggle with a cold. In other news, US consumers are not confident in the economy and why. Tests indicate that all the ByHeart baby formula may be tainted. A political consultant ignores a court order…it's a wild story. Have you heard that Campbell's Soup is only for poor people?  Ouch, and you can't make these stories up.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Dick's Sporting Goods  is closing some Foot Locker stores and we'll share 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.

We'll start today by talking turkey and the higher costs of the Thanksgiving Day meal.  This is the Business News Headline for Monday the 24th day of November, thanks for being with us. .  In other news, Sinclair Broadcasting wants to buy Scripts and we'll share details. An investigation into Dollar General exposes issues of price gouging. In another retail story Target is changing everything in the hope shoppers will come back. Meanwhile, Reuters is reporting that you'll see fewer bargains this Black Friday. Tyson Foods is closing out a beef packing plant and we'll share why.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more layoffs as Apple cuts its sales force.  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.

Different day but the same story on Wall Street and we'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of November and thank you for being with us. In other news, the delayed September jobs report is in and it did surprise. New news is in about that fatal UPS crash in Louisville. More Americans are shopping for bargains and that means good news from Walmart.  Significant donations to the Associated Press will allow the company to expand news services. Cracker Barrell shareholders took a vote about the company CEO and we'll share the results. We've got news about the 30-year mortgage rate. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a story about men becoming the primary child caring parent. 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.

Stephen Wilson is the man behind NuDose. What is that? Stephen says the company makes two hemp inspired products. Renew that helps you stay alert/focused and Rest that, well, helps you…rest. And, yes…I have many questions and Stephen was able to answer them all.  And you can learn more by heading to his website at NuDoseDaily.com.  Meet our friend Stephen.  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 awful day on Wall Street for a number of reasons and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of November, thanks for listening. In other news, we, like you, had issues this morning with some social media channels in particular X and we'll share what happened. Meta wins….and we'll tell you what they won. The US for years have told Americans not to trust banks in China…but the US government is not listening. We are getting clues as to what the Fed will or will not do next month.  Honda recalls thousands of vehicles. After a backlash Alabama will continue to offer PBS. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Google debuts a new AI tool.  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.

Concerns about the job market and the Central Bank drove equities lower today and that is where we'll start.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 17th day of November, thanks for listening. In other news, more people are falling behind on their utility bills…and why. Airlines are back as of today but some problems may linger.  The Ford Motor Company is showing off its new headquarters and it is massive. In another Ford story how about buying your next vehicle from Amazon? Job losses in October were the most in 20 years. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally Novo Nordisk cuts the price on their popular diabetes and weight loss drugs.  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 surprise announcement from Walmart and we kick things off with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of November, thanks for being with us.  In other news, President Trump to welcome the Saudi Crown Prince with a lavish event on Tuesday. It was a fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline. The US Postal Service needs to grow revenue says the Postmaster General. Immigrants and commercial drivers licenses made the news. Ever heard of Polyworking? You will today. We'll check on the numbers in The Wall Street Report.  And we'll expand a bit about what the Hooters Restaurant chain was and what it is to become.  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 worst day on Wall Street since "Liberation Day Tariffs" shocked the world and we'll share why. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of November, thanks for listening! In other news, the IRS has boosted the amount of money you can send to your 401-k account. We've got a Head Start funding story for you. Some Korean workers who were detained in Georgia have gone back to work. Boeing workers in the Midwest vote to accept a new contract and end the months long strike.  And, we'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report.  Finally, it's Red Cup Day over at Starbucks and there is also a strike going on. 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.