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The Premier of Ontario, Canada, Doug Ford, said he's pull the TV ad that made President Trump angry. But, not until Monday. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, inflation is still with us and we’ll share the details. Target is cutting jobs and what the company is saying. Folks on Social Security will get a pay bump…but, there is a but. An Iowa mink farm was hit and it is being called an act of terrorism. It was an amazing day for the equities and we’ll check on those numbers in The Wall Street Report. And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into Tesla and its Mad Max operating system. What could go wrong…. 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 past month we've witnessed career ending texts that have been sent out by politicians and those seeking higher office. That story kicks us off today. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, Michigan is trying to claw back millions of dollars originally for an EV battery plant. Oil prices have spiked in recent days and that means more pain at the pump. Speaking of pain…the new inflation report is due out on Friday we’ll offer a preview. How about some good news? We’ll share the latest mortgage rate story. And, yes, some good news about the equities, we’ll check that in The Wall Street Report. Heard about motorized shoes? You will today. For the conversation Ro Crosbie from Tero International is with us to talk about the importance of social skills and why so many folks lack that talent. But, first the news. 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 were running along pretty well on Wall Street...that is until the markets hit a wall. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of October, thanks for listening! In other news, Meta is cutting some 600 jobs and we’ll share why. Even in the face of a government shutdown the USDA will open and staff about 2100 rural offices for farmers and ranchers. Social Media company Reddit is suing an AI company and why. The New York Giants sell off 10% of the franchise and that made the news. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and some new news about…Tinder…in case you are interested. For the conversation we sit down with Ben Currie the president of AMA Iowa and talk marketing and the AMA Iowa Experience. 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.

Faster, shorter answers for your Internet search is on the way...you can thank ChatGPT and Atlas. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, a former Amazon driver is suing the federal government and we’ll share why. Warner Brothers – Discovery making sounds that it is willing to part with some of the company. Third quarter sales over at Coca Cola rose and we’ll share why. Texas ranchers are not pleased with President Trump…so they say. Good news coming from GM today. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Walmart suspends hiring of individuals who require an H-1B Visa…further constricting the job market. 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 start things off today with a quick story about why Wall Street had such a tremendous day. It's all about earnings and a huge dash of hope. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 20th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, Amazon cloud services experienced a major hiccup and we’ll share what we know. Consumers are paying plenty for beef…and now the president thinks he has a solution. Smoke pot and own a firearm? The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on that topic. China says the U.S. employed a cyber attack back in 2022. It’s becoming a major problem. Americans can no longer afford their vehicles. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Americans remain sour about job prospects. For the conversation you’ll meet Jeff Lamberti the Chairman of the non-profit long term substance abuse program, Bridges of Iowa. 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.

Canadians love their only Major League Baseball team the Toronto Blue Jays but, when they cross the border to watch a game they are not buying much. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 16th day of October, thanks for listening. . In other news, the health care insurance issue is huge for many. We’ll preview why Wall Street fell today and in another health care story California will soon be selling insulin at 11 dollars a pen…we’ll share that story. The 30-year mortgage rate has fallen yet again. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Amazon suddenly closes grocery stores putting thousands out of work. 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 sharing a scary story about air traffic controllers and the holes in aviation that are becoming larger due to the government shutdown. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 15th day of October, thanks for listening! In other news, more money for Argentina? Looks like it. A group is spending up to 40 billion dollars to buy a company…think AI. Dozens of journalists turned in their credentials rather than bow down to new Defense Department rules. Smucker’s sues Trader Joes and we’ll share why. A Federal Judge stops the Trump administration’s mass firings of government workers and why. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Whirlpool is moving a factory to Ohio… 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 attending the Iowa League of Cities Annual Meeting I sat down with the very energetic Mayor of Dubuque, Iowa. Brad Cavanagh talks about the transformation of his city, the amazing riverfront, the colleges that dot the area and more. Plus Brad is also an entrepreneur. Get to know the mayor of the oldest city in Iowa, Brad Cavanagh. We really enjoyed this conversation! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

In a speech in Philadelphia Fed Chair Jerome Powell said something very interesting. Think rate cuts. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 14th day of October, thank you for listening! In other news, new tariffs on wood products will mean consumers will have to pay more for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered wooden furniture. General Motors is about to take a 1.6 billion dollar hit and we’ll share why. How AI is reshaping shopping…at Walmart. Beyond Meat shares dropped like a rock today and we’ll share why. Speaking of shares we’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the big US banks are celebrating…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.

We are overjoyed that the 20 remaining hostages captured by the terrorists over two years ago are now home and safe. It was a stunning day. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 13th day of October, thanks for listening. In the news, President Trump softens his condemnation of China…and the market shot up. In other news, Speaker Mike Johnson has a prediction about the government shutdown. Retailers are unsure about tariffs and the economy so many are cutting staffing or taking longer to hire holiday workers. China exports to the U.S. take a hit. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and then there is the issue of military pay for our service people. Yes, you can thank the shutdown. 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 seen all of this before. How the threat of higher tariffs tank Wall Street and that is exactly what happened today. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th day of October and thanks for listening! In other news, there is more to the U.S. vs China rhetoric from the president and we’ll share that as well. The firings of government workers has begun and details are starting to trickle in. Air traffic controllers, and we’re already short staffed there, who call in sick rather than work for no pay…may be fired. We’ll check on the dismal numbers in The Wall Street Report and UPS informs consumers that the company is simply throwing away packages that have been with U.S. Customs. For the conversation you’ll meet the Mayor of the oldest city in Iowa…his name is Brad Cavanagh. But first the news…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.

A currency swap totaling $20 billion happened today but the Treasury Secretary says it's not a bailout for Argentina. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 9th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, the government shutdown and flight delays made the news. Yet another investigation into the Tesla self-driving mode Musk touts. Three scenarios regarding the damage the government shutdown may bring is in the news. The Pope was in Chicago advocating for migrants. We’ve got new news on mortgage rates for you and it’s looking better. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and there are reports that the craft beer craze may be in trouble. 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 kick things off today with a story about how some in the banking industry are voicing concerns about...an AI bubble. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, will the Fed cut rates again soon? We’ll check the recent release of the minutes. Want in on quirky Meme Stocks? We have a place for you… Because of the government shutdown we have to go elsewhere for jobs data…and the data is not good. Also not good is the new cost of $100,000 for an H-1B Visa and we have a story. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally Chipotle is launching a new…scary menu item…but there is a but. 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.

Tesla wants to improve it's market share so they are making you an offer. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 7th day of October and we also remember the victims killed by terrorists in Israel two years ago. Thank you for listening today. In other news, the World Trade Organization is bullish on the future. Gold futures soared today…and we’ll explain why. Cracker Barrel is back in the news…this time it’s about foot traffic. Toyota has recalled thousands of vehicles and we’ll share why. Bob Ross paintings to be sold to help public television stations. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the U.S. takes a stake in a Canadian metals company….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.

A big shake-up over at CBS News and something about a "woke culture". This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 6th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, a bank merger is happening and we’ll share the story. The IRS has a new position…it’s called the CEO of the IRS. The president recently lied about the Associated Press and we’ll share what he said. You do know that this is Taylor Swifts world and we’re simply allowed to live in it. We have a story… Have you heard about the Dubai Chocolate movement? You will today. We check on the numbers in the Wall Street Report. And, we’ll have a report on what’s going on with booze exports that has distillers…worried. 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.

Can government be good? In just a moment you'll hear from Dave Martin the Host and Producer of The Good Government Show. Dave travels the U.S. in search of people who help create good government. People who's only agenda is helping the citizens who elected them live in an exceptional city, town or county. We first met Dave at an Iowa League of Cities event a year ago and finally got around to sitting with him to learn more about the show, how it got started and so much more. Now meet Dave! 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 the first Friday of each month at 8:30AM Eastern many of us cast our eyes toward Washington, D.C. for a look at the monthly jobs report. This morning...nothing. Think government shutdown. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 3rd day of October, great to be back and thanks for listening. In other news, retribution? You decide. The fired transportation official sues the Trump Administration. India and China have agreed to restart airline service between the two nations. There is a massive recall issued by Walmart and it has to do with furniture. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street Report and while the government shutdown has delayed the official jobs report we did get a peek at what may be going on through LinkedIn. For the conversation you’ll meet entrepreneur Dave Martin the host and producer of The Good Government Show…can government be…good? We’ll let Dave share that…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 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.