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We start out today taking a look at the latest retail sales numbers shared by the Commerce Department and what they tell us you are doing...or not doing. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of June, thanks for being here. in other news, the Trump Tax bill will add trillions to the deficit. An Illinois toy company is challenging the Trump Tariffs and went before the Supreme Court today. The Central Bank meets this week and what might they do with regard to interest rates?...

Welcome back and we hope you had a great Father's Day. We start off today with a story about the G7 Conference that is taking place in Canada and there are some very different factors going on. In other news, what’s the next business venture for the Trump family? We’ll share. Tariffs and Amusement parks made the news. As the government resumes collection efforts on student loans…credit scores are going down for millions of Americans. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some thoughts as to why A...

A shocking report is out from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Think Trump Tax Cuts. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, some manufacturing info out of North Carolina. More troubles for Boeing as the deadly crash in India puts the spotlight on the company. A former congressman who sought to shut down the IRS is now the IRS commissioner. We’ve got some news about mortgage rates. The Wall Street Report is coming ...

We start out by sharing that the remarkable Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died. He was 82. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of June, thanks for being with us. Our first story is about inflation and it's a mixed bag. In other news, the US and China say they have agreed on what is being called a framework regarding tariffs…but there is a but. Cyber attacks are increasing…where? At the retail level. AI and spoofing President Biden…the man behind the event is in co...

There may be hope as US / China trade talks are in the second day. This is the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, trade wars could sharply reduce global economics says the World Bank. Wall Street managed a winning day. A provision in the gigantic bill languishing in the senate could impact foreign investments in the US. Lebanon wants you to visit and remember the golden years of tourism. ICE raids happened in Omaha and that will hel...

It's a four day event held each year somewhere in Iowa. This is the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade hosted by News/Talk 1540 KXEL and somebody has to run it. Meet Matt Kenney a Multi-Media Sales Rep and the Tractorcade Event Manager for NRG Media . Here we talk about what goes into creating something that has become huge over the 26 years it's been around. Also the two reasons we're here talking to tractor lovers about the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association . Good stuff all around. M...

Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 9th day of June, we're glad you're here. Coming up today some sad news from the world of music. In other news, Warner Brothers and Discovery are splitting into two companies. In other news, Apple held a developers conference and is trying to up its game. Some sobering news out of Canada came out today and we’ll share. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and canned food is about to get more expensive. For the conversation, we’...

For years "experts" have said, "Radio? It's dead!" They said it at the dawn of television. They said it at the birth of cable TV. They said it when streaming services came about and they said it when podcasts became popular. But know what...radio is still very much alive. In fact the "spoken word" is more popular today than it was ten years ago. Here you'll meet Jeff Stein the Program Director and News Director for News/Talk 1540 KXEL a 50,000 powerhouse based in Waterloo, Iowa with detail...

Today we pause to remember what happed 81 years ago today as members of multiple nations stormed the beaches of Normandy which was the beginning of the end to the brutal Nazi regime. May their memories be a blessing. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of June, thanks for being here. We kick things off today with the latest jobs report the good news and the bad. In other news, elected Republican officials are urging Trump and Musk to mend their relationship and why… AI and...

That tiff between President Trump and Elon Musk is getting nasty quickly. In fact Musk now says that he will withhold using his rockets to transport astronauts. Wow... This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, the feud had an impact of Tesla shares and we’ll give you the latest. All of a sudden the U.S. is playing nice with China. It looks like the new Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit…big crowds worldwide hoping to get their hands on on...

I'm back after being out for a couple of days as we celebrated the holiday of Shavuot. The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai some 3,300 years ago. It was a nice pause to reflect on all that means for, frankly, all of us. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and a conversation later with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL about a host of things We kick things off today with a shocking report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office about the Trump Bill currently resting in the U.S. Sen...

Recently Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International spent some time at Iowa State University where she met with a group of honors students from various ISU colleges. She came away from that meeting energized about the future of our state and nation. Why? She found these students to be engaged, socially brilliant and ready to excel in their respective fields. It was a pleasure to hear her tell us the future is in good hands. Met Ro Crosbie. Thanks for listening! The award...

When we sat down with Frank Kelly the founder and managing partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors we didn't know where the conversation might take us but we covered lots of ground. From the political uncertainties of the day, to the future of China to the wonders of GLP-1 and what impact that will have on health, the job market and living longer. Strap in and listen to a very bright man. Meet Frank Kelly. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libb...

Some legal troubles for Aldi kicks us off this evening but we have our doubts about the case. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 30th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Taylor Swift regains the rights to all of her music. We didn’t know she did not own them. Let’s talk about inflation and tariffs. Elon Musk is leaving his position with the U.S. government and what’s next. Dozens of people have gotten ill due to contaminated cucumbers and a massive recall is unde...

Our first story today is about the courts and the tariffs and it's enough to make you want to go to the bar...early. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 29th day of May and thanks for being with us. . In other news, how your paycheck measurers up to CEO’s in the S&P 500 we’ll take a deep dive. Filings for jobless claims are up and we’ll share the details. We’ve got the latest news about the 30 year mortgage rate and it’s not pleasant. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and what wa...

We start things off today talking about TACO and no, it's not about Mexican food. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 28th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news a real time story about how a friends company is getting hit with the tariffs and what he plans to do. Nvidia surprised the world today and we’ll share that story. We’ve got the Wall Street Report and some surprising numbers coming out of retailers. And, finally what’s in store for interest rates when it c...

What happens when a couple of radio guys talk marketing? Plenty. Here you'll meet Kevin Anderson the President and CEO of L. Grace Brands as we talk about a host of things from working a dairy farm to living in Nashville to the Salem Radio Stations he ran to how he and founder, Liliana Tami Joe Grace work together to package results for their clients. It's a wide ranging conversation we think you'll enjoy. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michae...

Welcome back from what we hope was a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We're grateful to be back in the studio. We kick things off today with a look at the Consumer Confidence Report...and there is good news here for the first time in months. In other news, The tariffs are on, tariffs are off, on, off...it's so confusing. There’s a new contract for some 3,000 workers at Pratt & Whitney based in Connecticut. More news about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel comes your way today. We’ll share the n...

It's not just the stock market that is growing more concerned about the mounting national debt now we're seeing the bond market react. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 22nd day of May, thanks for being here. In other news, the bond market shook things up again today and we'll share that story with you. The U.S. Mint will no longer produce pennies saying it costs more to create them than what they are worth. We warned about “buy now pay later” marketing and now we know even mo...

The U.S. government sells bonds so that it can collect cash to pay its bills. Today the results of the recent bond auction caused the stock market to sink. Don't worry, we'll explain it all. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 21st day of May and thanks for being with us. In other news, Target, TJX and Lowes offered up their sales numbers and what they expect for the rest of this year. We’ll break it all down for you. Twelve states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump a...

Walmart has a response to Mr. Trump’s “eat the tariffs” social media post and it was direct. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 20th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Walmart faces yet another issue that could disrupt sales. So, just how are the talks going between the U.S. and China? We have some news. Speaking of China, U.S. carmakers are halting shipments to that nation. Costco will be closing all of its stores this month and we’ll share why. We’ll have t...

You know that sinking feeling when you see that your credit score has gone down? That's what happened today the the U.S. rating but investors seemed to shrug it off. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 19th day of May, thanks for being here. In other news, the tariffs are not having the impact that was feared. Can we now breathe easier? Hollywood actors union has filed a suit over the AI generated voice of Darth Vader in Fortnite. We’ll share the numbers from the Wall Street Repor...

The latest airport issue is air traffic controllers losing radar and communication with the planes they are working and it happened again. This time in Denver. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 15th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, more major companies are raising prices and we’ve got the list. Here is a question for you: are businesses using the tariff issue just to raise prices to the consumer? Even if the products they sell are made in the U.S.? Business...

We found this interesting. Even businesses in China are skeptical about the recently announced truce in the Trump induced tariff war and its future. That story kicks us off today and thanks for being with us for the Business News Headlines on this the 14th day of May. In other news, Fear of Flying is gripping some travelers. A Door-Dash employee stole 2.5 million dollars from the company…no, really. Ford is recalling thousands of vehicles and we’ll share why. The Target CEO admits the company ...