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The jewelry business has been hard hit with the tariffs. Here you'll meet Chuck Kuba who owns Iowa Diamond.  He shares what wild pricing he is receiving for jewelry he gets from India, which also happens to be the center of the diamond trade. He'll also share some amazing facts about "lab grown diamonds" that truly surprised us.  Now, meet Chuck Kuba from Iowa Diamond.  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 US job market is in a slump and how do we know? The latest job openings report came out today and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 30th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and we'll share that story. The police pulled over a driverless taxi…but can't issue a ticket…  Flood insurance troubles hit many homeowners. Your confidence in the economy just took another hit. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and an AI created actress is causing some issues with the actors union.  And a programing note, we're off tomorrow and Thursday but will return with the Business News Headlines on Friday.  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.

Fifty-five billion dollars for the buy-out of Electronic Arts and who's paying?  We'll share that story first.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 29th day of September, thanks for listening.  In other news, so you still think AI will not be responsible for jobs lost?  We have a story for you.  Walmart has, once again, shocked the retail market…we'll tell you about it. New news about Trump Tariffs…this time targeting the movie industry. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a look at the fragile job market.  For the conversation you'll meet Chuck Kuba the owner of Iowa Diamond and how the tariffs have impacted the jewelry business and an amazing story about lab created diamonds and how they stack up the natural stones…  Chuck Kuba from IowaDiamond.com is coming up 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.

We kick things off this afternoon with a story about inflation. While the numbers were what economists expected inflation is still running hotter than the Fed would like.  And, what about wages?  We'll cover that as well.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 26th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, more and higher tariffs are on the way says the president. Income made from house flipping has sputtered and we'll share. So much for biking and bike trails says the transportation department. We'll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Tik Toc gets a wild valuation and we'll share the numbers. For the conversation what are Iowa cities up against? My guest is Chelsea Hoye the director of government affairs for the Iowa League of Cities.  What keeps her and city leaders up at night…she will share all 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.

Welcome back to Insight on Business the News Headlines for Thursday the 25th day of September, we're glad you are listening. First up today Amazon has to pony up $2.5 billion in a settlement, the largest ever, for tricking consumers to sign up for Prime. In other news, the US economy grew at a surprising pace and we'll share the numbers. Starbucks closing hundreds of locations as it tries to become…essential. Is it safe for kids? A new study says Instagram is not.  A bipartisan group of leaders is urging the Supreme Court not to act when it comes to the Central Bank and Lisa Cook. We'll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and Petco says they are about to close stores across the country.  For the conversation you'll meet Ashley Vanorny who is on the City Council in Iowa's second largest city, Cedar Rapids…some great insight on what cities in Iowa are facing…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.

Every so often we go Out to Lunch and cover, in depth, an issue critical to so many. Today we're Out to Lunch with Amanda Wanke the CEO of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority better known as DART.  Over the past several months DART has taken on the challenge of reimaging public transit in light of budget cuts. Here we talk about the economic development and worker development importance of public transit. The effort to provide both coverage and enhance ridership for DART users, the new "bus garage" being built.  Why is DART doing that and where is the funding coming from.  Our host for Out to Lunch was Chef Lynn Pritchard from Table 128 at Gray's Landing in Des Moines.  Now, let's go Out to Lunch with Amanda! 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 a Gen Z it is highly likely that your credit score has taken a dive and our first story tells us why that is.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 19th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, so, $100,000 for an H-1B Visa and what are they? We'll share the story. Lots of powerful companies behind the Jimmy Kimmel issue. Grocery prices are still on the rise and that could mean more, not less shrinkflation. McDonald's is flashing warning signs about the economy and we'll share that story.  We'll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and we'll get moved by none other than Taylor Swift.  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 a very ominous reality going on as President Trump seeks to reshape the U.S. media more to his liking and it all sounds familiar. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news the Trump Administration turns to the Supreme Court to outs Fed Governor Lisa Cook. All must be forgiven? Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday confirmed it is going forward with previously announced plans to expand its Georgia plant after that ICE raid. The number of businesses filing for bankruptcy protection has grown and they all share some common reasons why. The closing of Wahlburger's, the popular burger chain is real and we'll share why. In other retail news Petco is closing more than 2 dozen stores. We'll have the numbers from the Wall Street Report and tough finding a job in this environment? The experts say it's not your fault and give some advice.  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 a lot of fuss made over the Federal Reserve rate cut but the big question is, how will the rate cut impact...you?  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 17th day of September, thanks for listening! !  In other news, the CEO of Nvidia is not happy and we'll share why. Ticket vendor StubHub got a meh response in their IPO.  Human composting is now a thing in New Jersey.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and investors are still smarting over Cracker Barrel issues and the company saw it's stock sink  Lots to cover 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.

You, yes you, were pretty active with your retail spending in August and we'll cover that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 16th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the Fed meeting is on and there is some drama. Tesla is under investigation…yet again. Parents of kids who died by suicide testify about chat bots to congress. The FDA is targeting telehealth companies and unofficial versions of prescription drugs. We'll take a look at a lackluster day in The Wall Street Report and a number of major retailers and companies are saying they are raising prices due to the Trump Tariffs and we've got a list.  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.

Over the years some of my favorite conversations are with talented chefs. I marvel at their creative ability. The time it takes to create a first-class dish through trial and error is a test of endurance. Here you'll meet Chef Lynn Pritchard who I've known for years. Once based in Clive, Iowa Table 128 moved last year to just south of Downtown Des Moines into a beautiful space with plenty of parking. (You MUST GO!) Then Chef Pritchard recently opened Hugo's of Des Moines located near the Drake Campus.  Here we talk about both locations, the uncertainty of tariffs on the food industry, the celebration of fine food and so much more.  Enjoy...we did! 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.

Not long ago I was doing some research on Medicaid Reimbursement for an upcoming story. My search led me to Catherine Grey who has been working with Medicaid in Iowa for 34 years due to the condition of her son, John.  Here she talks about the challenges of applying, over and over and over again. The amount of money the private Managed Care Organization are receiving from Iowa. The sheer number of people on Medicaid and more.  You've no doubt heard lots of misinformation but here we'll put a face the the issue.  Meet Catherine.  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 Ying and Yang of two of President Trump's policies don't mix well.  That kicks things off this afternoon.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 12th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the graphic videos of the murder of Charlie Kirk call content moderation into question. The Congressional Budget Office has a warning about the US economy and employment. Boeing workers reject the latest contract offer extending the strike at 3 Midwestern factories. Wall Street ended the day mixed however at some record levels…we'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report. And, finally consumer confidence takes yet another hit and we'll share what you say you are feeling.  For the conversation you'll meet Chef Lynn Pritchard the man behind Table 128 and Hugo's of Des Moines.  What's it like being a restauranter in 2025…we asked.  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 is September 11th and the odd thing about this is the lack of mention of 9/11 by the media. For us, let us never forget.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday and thanks for listening.  In the news, the Fed is in a tight spot and we'll share what's going on. In other news, the Trump administration has asked for an emergency ruling to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook. The Federal Trade Commission is looking into AI chatbots and why.  Candy is a big business…and now a candy exec pleads guilty about stealing 28 million dollars from Mars.  We'll take a look at the market results from today in The Wall Street Report and mortgage rates continue to fall and we'll share the latest number…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 2018 Shadley Grei came back to Des Moines for a "one-man" play which was a huge success. Now he's back from his gig in California with a new boon and a very different publishing company.  The book, "Before Closure" is a fascinating story of love lost and we talk about that here.  But what is really stunning is Kingbird Press a publishing house that, unlike others, returns 90% of book sales back to the writer. Usually it's 10%.  You know that book that is in your head?  Connect with Shadley and let it out. Enjoy!  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 would seem that investors are all in on Buy Now - Pay Later and that story kicks us off today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 10th day of September, thanks for listening.  In other news, producer prices actually fell a bit last month and what that means. Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk is cutting thousands of workers. Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook can keep her job…for now.  The fallout from that massive number of jobs that were not created is getting a hard look. The raid was about illegal vaping products and we'll tell you about it.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and even more news today about the ongoing saga at Cracker Barrel.  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.

While in Norfolk, Virginia for the Summer Meeting of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association I had the opportunity to sit down with Ryan Martin who with his parents operate Green Spring Tractor in Newville, PA.  Not only is Ryan a charming young man  but he is also grounded much more than many 19 year-old folks. Here we talk about his parents, the work he does and how his faith helps keep him grounded.  Meet Ryan Martin. 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.  

While in Norfolk, Virginia I had the opportunity to sit down with BJ Moss who is the association contact for Estes Express who works with the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association.  This quick conversation centers on what BJ does for Estes and the offerings to the NTPDA.  Good guy and he seemed to enjoy his first outing with NTPDA members during our Summer Meeting.  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.

Remember when home sellers ruled and folks were scrambling to outbid each other?  Those days, it would seem are...over. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, the immigration raid in Georgia has caused some international fallout. How Americans feel about capitalism and socialism made the news in a recent poll. Coming up is the 60th anniversary of Star Trek….what can you expect? Some workers at Cracker Barrel are telling some wild stories and we'll share. We'll check what happed to the equities in The Wall Street Report and tomorrow Apple will, we are told, share something called the iPhone 17 Air.  The hype is…awesome. 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 only question from the Jobs Report that was issued on Friday is...who will President Trump fault for the lousy numbers.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of September and thank you for listening.  In other news, the Tesla board wants to pay Elon Musk a trillion dollars…you heard that correctly.  The FCC is moving to jam the cell phones of prisoners in the US…and why. YouTube and the NFL made the news. We'll check the Friday numbers in The Wall Street Report and we'll take a look at the new mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage that should put you in a happy 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.

The word is "unpresented" and now with Trump 2.0 we're seeing a bunch of that.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 4th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, will the tariffs stand it is a major issue that impacts businesses and consumers. Google is facing over $425 million in damages.  What are they?  We'll share.  We've got some good news about the 30 year mortgage rate and it couldn't come at a better time.  Mom's are under stress, yet again, trying to balance getting their kids to school and maintaining their jobs.  We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report. Finally, why McDonalds has left the National Restaurant Association and it has to do with wages.  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 latest jobs data continues to tell us employers are holding back on openings and what that might mean.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 3rd day of September, thanks for listening!  In other news, there is a legal fight between two conservative news networks and it's a doozy. India is slashing taxes on hundreds of items in an effort to spur local spending. A major oil company will layoff 25% of it's workforce and this is a big deal. A massive payout from Powerball could be yours later this evening.  We'll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and what does the Fed think about the economy?  We'll share what we know.  Let's get to the headlines. 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 would seem this is the season for breakups.  We'll cover that story first this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of September, we hope you had a relaxing Labor Day Holiday. In other news, in an effort to woo back customers McDonalds is taking an axe to prices. Crash  victims families have a last ditch effort for justice…think Boeing.  Speaking of legal issues Google is back in the news. We'll take a look at the numbers from Wall Street and Disney has to pony up 10 million dollars to settle a case involving kids under the age of 13.  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's back.  Inflation that is and we'll start our newscast with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 29th day of August and happy Labor Day Weekend.  Be careful out there. In other news, low value merchandise has lost its tariff protection and what that means for you. The Commerce Department tells us the U.S. economy grew by 3.3% in the latest quarter and we'll break down those numbers for you.  Delta airlines settles a class action lawsuit for 79 million dollars…and we'll share what that's all about. More companies are recalling shrimp due to radiation issues. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and consumer confidence take another hit…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 legal case will determine if the Central Bank can keep its independence. Yes, she sued. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 28th of August and thanks for listening. In other news, President Trump fires a member of the Surface Transportation Board and we'll share why. Mystery surrounds a detention camp in Texas…and it's a wild story.  Tesla sales falter again in Europe…and we'll share why. Hundreds of thousands of pressure washers have been recalled. We'll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Walgreens goes…private.  Let's get into 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 one of the worst efforts at rebranding in memory and today we'll take a deep dive into what happened at this storied restaurant chain.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 27th of August, thanks for listening.    In other news, Target protesters are angry over a lack of action when it comes to DEI efforts. Nvidia reported quarterly sales and we'll share those results. Rural hospitals and cuts to Medicare came into focus today and it's not a pretty picture. We'll share the numbers from today in the Wall Street Report and what's going on over at Meta as several high profile AI specialists have left the company.  We'll share what we know.  For the conversation we'll tackle the issue of entitlement with Ro Crosbie from Tero International…  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.

She says she is not going to be pushed out of her job and will sue the Trump Administration to keep it.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, we'll take a deep dive into the independence of the Central Bank and why it matters. Low value imports will, on Friday lose their exemption to tariffs…and why that matters to you the consumer.  Your view of the economy, job opportunities and the future declined a bit in August and we'll share what you said. We've got the numbers from the Wall Street Report and Apple has set the date for its latest release of new product and improved devices.  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.

Sometimes what seemed like a good idea goes south.  Ask the folks at Dr. Pepper.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 25th day of August, thanks for listening.  In other news, a new Southwest policy will impact plus size passengers. Speaking of transportation public bus service is under significant pressure. Major corn producing states are facing a dilemma. We'll take a look at the numbers in the Wall Street Report and the rebranding of Cracker Barrel is causing an upheaval we've not seen in sometime.  We'll share what the experts are saying about it and why the company is under pressure.  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.

Wall Street had a day and so did Jerome Powell.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 22nd day of August, thanks for listening!  We're coming to you today from a mobile studio in Mason City, Iowa.  Checking the business news, a massive explosion in Louisiana made the news.  Canada is dropping many of its retaliatory tariffs and why. Cracker Barrel has watched it stock plumet over the past two days…and it's all about a logo, menu changes and it's not going over well at all.  We'll check the numbers from the Wall Street Report and we're back on Sunday, Noon Central with the Business Week in Review and you can catch us on News/Talk 1540 KXEL, where Iowa comes to talk…and yes we do stream    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.

Tomorrow will be a very important day for many people.  Why?  Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak and the rate question is front and center. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 21st day of August, thanks for listening! In other news a Central Bank governor said she is not letting Trump dictate her service. Flight attendants in the US are as angry as they are in Canada…but here they are unlikely to strike and why. Walmart released its quarterly earnings and the company isn't letting tariffs impact them.  Target has named an Iowan and 20 year insider as their new CEO. We'll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and companies are reporting they are going to higher fewer workers and that could be a problem.  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.

Air Canada and flight attendants have struck a deal and the airline, the largest in Canada, resumes flights. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 19th of August and thanks for listening. In other news, Home Depot reported robust sales and who is responsible. The U.S. Government wants to buy into…chip maker Intel. John Deere announces another round of layoffs…and why. The unemployment rate in Washington, D.C. is the highest in the nation. And we'll share the reason. Walmart, Shrimp and Radioactive concerns made the news today. TikTok and the American Tennis Players have struck a deal to promote the sport.  We've got the Wall Street Report and is AI really good for business? It depends.    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 picked up your spending in June and July but, there is a but to this story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 15th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, what is driving the Fed's decision? Jobs or stubborn inflation? What is the economy like in China?  We'll share what we know. We'll also check on the economy growth in Japan. The US will spend 750 million dollars to build…a fly factory in Texas and we'll share why.  We'll check the stocks during the Wall Street Report and while you shopped heavy in June and July…your outlook about the economy and jobs….has taken a hit according to the latest report from the University of Michigan.  Let's get to 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 other day we reported on consumer inflation report that came in under what economists projected. Today was a much different story and it was impactful.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 14th day of August, thanks for listening! In other news, let's talk about Taylor Swift…much more pleasant. Air Canada has started to cancel flights ahead of a work stoppage. Some new menu items coming to a national chicken chain…  We've got the numbers in the Wall Street Report and if you are buying a home we've got some good news about the latest 30 year fixed mortgage rate.  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.

Things are getting tense over at the Bureau of Labor Statistics over the new director and we'll share what President Trump's choice to head the agency has caused. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 13th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, folks at the Bureau of Labor Statistics weigh in on what's going on there. Amazon announced today that it will begin delivery of fresh food in select cities…yes, fresh…food. Homeowners are cashing in on their home equity in droves. The next rising tiger is…Vietnam.  We'll share the numbers in the Wall Street Report and Walmart workers today received a new perk and we'll tell you about it.  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 are all selling something. Think about it. Businesses spend time and money selling their product or service. Many people make a great living by selling a product or service. Heck, when dating or in marriage we're selling...something.  But can we do better?  Here you will meet Ro Crosbie from Tero International as she talks about a program they offer called "Outcome Driven Sales". What are the benefits, what can you learn and how do you get involved?  All asked and answered here. 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.

It drove the business news as well as the stock market. We're talking about the Inflation Report that came out early on Tuesday morning and that story starts us off this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for this the 12th day of August.  Thanks for listening! In other news, the trade war between China and the United States is hitting a cooling off period. YouTube will start age verification efforts on Wednesday. Delivery Drones may soon take flight in the U.S. and we'll tell you about it.  The US National Debt hit a new milestone faster than anticipated. We've got the numbers in the Wall Street Report and there is an unsolicited bid from an AI startup to buy…Chrome.  You heard that correctly.  Let's get to 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.

By any measure this "deal" between Nvidia, AMD and the U.S. government is, well, different.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 11th day of August and thanks for listening. In other news, Ford says its future is in electric vehicles and is spending roughly 2 billion dollars on that gamble. Lousy jobs data may spur the Fed to cut rates?  A Delta Airlines passenger jet came in contact with another plane…on the ground. We'll take a look at the numbers from the Wall Street Report and another turn around?  Yes and this time it is the beleaguered AMC theater chain…for the interview Ro Crosbie from Tero International is with us to talk about Outcome Driven Sales…look we all sell something…and when you use these tools you will become a sales…master.  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.

He lasted only two months at his IRS gig. Yes, we're talking about former Missouri Congressman Billy Long.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 8th day of August, thanks for being here. In other news, The President says he does not trust the job numbers, however Wall Street does. The Commander of the Moon Mission, Jim Lovell has died and we'll remember him. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open in a beta mode. Zillow is sounding an alarm when it comes to the housing market.  We've got the Wall Street Report and it looks like Bed Bath and Beyond is coming back from…beyond. 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 event is 75 years old and today you'll meet Terry McWilliams who chairs the event known as the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion…happening in Mount Pleasant, Iowa starting on August 28th. Here we talk about the history of the Reunion, the many volunteers that are needed and who show up.  We'll also talk a bit about the City of Mount Pleasant because Terry also sits on the City Council.  Let's get started and meet Terry McWilliams.  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 nominated a White House economist to a position with the U.S. Central Bank. That story kicks us off on this the 7th day of August and the first day of the Iowa State Fair. Thanks for listening.  In other news, yet another executive order this time the president is going after…banks and we'll share why. A popular mall destination for teens has filed for bankruptcy. The EPA has done away with a 7 billion dollar grant program for low income individuals. We've got some positive news for potential home buyers…think interest rates. The number of people filing for jobless benefits rose a bit.  We've got the Wall Street Report and unions are no longer welcome at VA facilities.  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 called "wiggle room". We're talking about the recent added 25% tariff that Trump has levied against India taking their rate to 50%. But, there is a but.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 6th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, what is Chat GPT telling teens?  You will be shocked. Just in time for football we've got an NFL/ESPN story for you. The White House and Apple are talking big bucks. Speaking of the White House more chaos and this time lives are on the line and we'll share that story. We'll take a look at what happened with the equities today during the Wall Street Report and Starbucks is closing a bunch of their locations.  We'll share what is in store for the coffee giant and you.  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.

Lot's of people, especially younger individuals, have used "Buy Now - Pay Later" loans.  If you are one of them our first story should be of great interest to you.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 5th day of August, thanks for being with us. In other news, Switzerland thought it would avoid steep tariffs…but not so fast. Speaking of tariffs…we've all seen the headlines that the tariff rate for Canada and Mexico is 35%.  But, there is a big but about that if you dig a bit deeper…and we will.  We've got the Wall Street Report and the economic report that helped turn the equities from green to red today.   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.

Boeing may not be worried but their investors might be.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th day of August, thanks for being with us.  In other news, China and the US are at an impasse and it all has to do with oil.  The Tesla board just gave Elon Musk a reason to stick around… actually 29 billion reasons. The tight rental market is keeping domestic violence victims in shelters longer than usual. The Trump tariffs are having a personal impact on leaders who were…friends. We'll check the Wall Street Numbers from today and a look at what has become a very frosty job market.  For the interview you'll meet Terry McWilliams who chairs the 75 year old event the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion…happening in Mount Pleasant, Iowa later this 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.

For many reasons Friday was one of the wildest days we've seen in a very long time.  From a dismal jobs report to new tariffs to the firing of a career government worker because  President Trump thinks the job numbers were, in his words, "rigged".  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday and the first day of August.  In other news headlines: More global confusion and uncertainty roiled the markets in Asia, Europe and the United States. Columbia Sportswear is suing Columbia University and we'll share why.  We'll take a look at the dismal numbers in the Wall Street Report and while it was expected it's still sad…the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is closing it's doors. 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 get to say "goodbye" to July and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this Thursday, glad you are with us again. More tough tariff talk kicks us off today meanwhile a group of appellate judges question if Trump has the authority to impose tariffs without Congress. And, as we reported yesterday when the Fed did not cut interest rates we predicted that President Trump would lash out against Fed Chair Jerome Powell...and we didn't even have to wait 24 hours. What a new inflation number tells us about the tariffs. American Eagle Outfitters is causing a ruckus and we'll tell you about it. We'll check the markets in the Wall Street Report and Best Buy has a new partner and you'll be surprised at who it is.  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 the President of the United States did not get what he has been demanding and this might still get interesting. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you are with us again. In other news, we'll take a quick look at the surprising growth in the U.S. economy.  But, of course there is a but to that story. Brazil gets hit with a 50% tariff and India is hit with a tariff of 25%.  Shares of Meta surged today and we'll tell you why. We'll take a look at what happened with the equities in the Wall Street Report and yet another surprise…firms are back to hiring folks…that according to ADP.  Let's get to 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.

We are back from an extended assignment and what a trip back to Iowa.  We flew from Norfolk, VA to DC and then got stuck for 44 hours as American Airlines delayed and cancelled flight after flight. It was an awful experience but grateful to be back and in the studio.  Coming up today we'll kick things off with a story about the millions of millionaires there are in the US which leads all other nations by a bunch. In other news, it's a day that ends in a Y so let's talk about…you guessed it, tariffs. That massive railroad merger…looks like it's on.  Passwords and Microsoft has made the news…and this is important. We'll take a look at the numbers from Wall Street and the labor market is getting tougher…we'll have a look at the decreasing number of US job openings.  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.

Who loves change? Go ahead, put your hand down because it seems that change is a difficult reality in our lives. And, when you consider the pace of change it gets even more difficult. Here you will meet Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International who will guide us through a conversation about change.  Here is a tidbit to get you thinking. Research says that 75% of change efforts fail.  Why and what can leaders do to minimize that failure rate?  Ro has an answer. 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 some activity over at the headquarters of the U.S. Central Bank. It was a show and tell about the $2.5 billion restoration going on and why that happened today.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of July, coming to you again from Norfolk, Virginia. In other news, like the U.S. Central Bank the European Central Bank has delayed cutting rates…and why.  Looks like the railroad merger might be happening. We'll share what we know at this point. President Trump weighs in on Tesla in a surprise Truth Social Post. From the entertainment world…remember Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks?  Long before Fleetwood Mac's successful LP Rumors there was the Buckingham Nicks Album…we have some news. We'll take a look at the Wall Street Numbers from today and United Health Care is the subject of a Department of Justice review…think Medicare Billing.  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.

Things are a little shaky today as we're on the road in Norfolk, Virginia for the week.  We've got some audio issues but the show must go on.  We kick things off tonight with the tariff deal with Japan that moved the markets big time.  Thanks for being here on Wednesday the 23rd day of July. In other news, new Meme stocks take center stage. Sales of previously owned home sank again and we'll share the details. What's the latest with student loan repayments?  We'll tell you what we know.  The Associated Press is barred from attending White House pressers…so says an appeals court. We've got the midday Wall Street Report in this shortened edition of the Business News Headlines…thanks for being with us. 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.