Episodes

We kick things off with a surprising story about inflation. Yes, it cooled a bit in April but, as always, there is a but and we'll share what many economists have to say. However, food prices did decline so there is that. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 13th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street closed mixed. In sports the names Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were resurrected. President Trump is in the Middle East and what we know. United Health...

It was a day highlighted by the agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce their three digit tariffs for 90 days and resume trade talks. On that bit of news markets around the globe celebrated. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 12th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, President Trump and his anti DEI order are having job impacts. Retailers are reacting to the US China pause in the trade war. Meanwhile the tariffs are having a positive impact in Porto Rico. W...

This is the 7th year for the Central Iowa Business Conference and here to talk about what to expect at the May 22nd event is Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. This is your invitation to join hundreds of business professionals designed to help you "Lead, Shift and Transform" . The event is not only for folks in Central Iowa but from across the Midwest and the registration fee is only $325 for a full day of inspiration. You can register here . Now, meet Gina....

If you remember we carried a story this past week about the danger in taking the United States Postal Service private. That concern just got a reality check as David Steiner, a former CEO of the nation’s largest waste management company who currently serves on the FedEx board of directors, is poised to take over control of the U.S. Postal Service. Might this be the first shoe to fall? This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 9th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, talk...

Recently postal workers and friends banded together to hold a rally in my hometown of Windsor Heights, Iowa. Well over 200 people came together to say "Hell no to taking the United States Postal Service private!" They lined Hwy. 6 or Hickman Road holding signs and hearing so many vehicles honk in solidarity. Yes, there were speakers and one was Herb Copley the President of the Iowa State Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO . I sat down with Herb who had some interesting things to say abo...

So, here is the question that begs to be answered: Does, as President Trump said, the U.S. subsidize Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year? Stick with us, we have an answer. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of May and thanks for being here. In other news, Markets moved up today largely on the news of a U.S. and United Kingdom trade deal…and we’ll break that down. Even though the 10 year treasury hasn’t climbed above 5% the mortgage rate on a 30 year fixed is still...

As expected the Central Bank left interest rates alone and Chairman Jerome Powell told us...why. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 7th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Disney profits soar and that has an impact on the markets. It seems the more President Trump talks about tariffs the more confusing it gets. Missouri made the news and it has to do with selling stock or real estate. We’ll share the Wall Street Report and the FAA is about to spend billions to...

There has been so much said about the U.S. trade deficit that we thought you might like to know why it spiked in March and exactly what the trade deficit is. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 6th day of May, thanks for being with us. In other news, Homeland Security Chief says you can still fly if you don’t have Real ID…but, there is a but. Let’s talk about…toys a story from Mattel. Dollar General is closing more stores. We’ve got more retail news…two stories about Target. The ...

Happy Cinco De Mayo and welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 5th day of May. Glad you're here. Topping our newscast is the belief that the Central Bank will defy President Trump and keep interest rates where they are. We'll know more on Wednesday. In other news shoe company Sketchers has been purchased and will be going private. More tariff news to share with you this time it’s Hollywood and movies. Audi pulls imports the US and tells dealers to sell what’s i...

To say the carbon capture pipeline is controversial is an understatement. Already states are moving to block Summit Carbon Solutions from using eminent domain to build the pipeline. Meanwhile the company wants to construct a 688-mile pipeline through 29 Iowa counties. While some landowners have signed up a great number of them are not and the impact on agriculture is huge. Here we visit with Jan Norris of Red Oak, Iowa about the group she works with to deny the pipeline. We talk about the neighb...

We start off our newscast with the surprising story about how many jobs were created in April and that number had an impact on the stock market. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines for the 2nd day of May. Thanks for being here. In other news, home ownership is slipping away from many Americans. As energy demand goes down so to do oil company profits. Microsoft jacks up the price of it’s xBox. We’ll share the Wall Street Report with you and Wendy’s has some concerns about...

So often we have these chance meetings that bring us to a story we love sharing. Here you will meet Theresa Leppert who worked in the medical field and thought a massage was something that only rich people did on vacation. One trip, years ago, changed her life. She went back to school and opened up a massage and aroma therapy business in the tiny town of Maquoketa, Iowa (pop. 6,000). But it doesn't stop there Theresa is also on the Board of Directors of Girl Campers and we'll talk about that as ...

Welcome to May Day and thanks for being with us again today. In the Business News Headlines we first take a look at why cheaper goods from China will cost buyers and sellers more money starting...Friday. In other news, Elon Musk is stepping away from DOGE….but fails to answer what he has accomplished. We have a story about how the Mideast is having its own set of economic worries and why. Turning back to domestic issues a carbon capture pipeline is facing legislative backlash in Iowa. We’ve got ...

Mike Pace is no ordinary Iowan and here we go Out to Lunch with Mike to prove that point. You see, Mike has been in broadcasting longer than most. He is a writer, producer, television host as well as doing a stint in wholesale and retail. And just recently has released a movie called Outro. Mike also, with a long time friend Steve Mathews, opened up a first class recording studio, Radio Garage. In this conversation we also talk about his family and an upcoming milestone birthday. So much to talk...

It was not expected, however, the U.S. GDP actually shrank in the fist quarter of this year and, of course, President Trump blamed former President Biden. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday and the final day of April 2025. In other news, as we just said, President Trump blames President Biden for the shrink in the economy, said the markets were the fault of Biden and wants you to stop giving so much to your kids. Microsoft posts some big numbers and we’ll share those as well as wh...

Kicking off our newscast this evening is the fact that you, the U.S. consumer, lack confidence in the American Economy and we'll share the numbers. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 29th day of April, thanks for being with us. . In other news, we’ll report on the job situation in the U.S. and that too is cloudy. No, Amazon is not advertising the price increase due to tariffs no matter what the White House said…but prices did rise. The number of container ships coming into U.S. ...

The Trade War between the U.S. and China is producing some interesting alignments. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 28th day of April and thanks for being with us. In other news, high credit card late fees will continue and what you should know. Major retailers are saying prices are going up…in May and we’ll list some of them for you…knowing in advance might save you some cash. We’ve to the Wall Street Report and a big hotel chain is getting even bigger…let’s go. Thanks for li...

Time for another segment of "Who's on First" and yes, we are talking tariffs and how the president continues to confound the issue. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, glad you're here. In other news, even if the Fed does bend to the will of President Trump and lowers rates…it may not help you…the consumer. The Shanghai Auto Show is going on and what they are saying about the US and tariffs. The travel industry is hurting…Canadians are not visiting the U.S. and some pro...

The tariffs are spooking U.S. consumers according to a new poll and that kick off our newscast today. And, we do all of these stories in under ten minutes. In other news, the markets enjoyed yet another positive day. At the same time we’re getting more mixed messages from the president about...tariffs. Oh and China says it is not in negotiations with the U.S. as we were told. North Dakota is the first state in the nation to shield the maker of Roundup from some cancer lawsuits. Honolulu is looki...

It happened again as President Trump distances himself from tough talk about Fed Chair Jerome Powell and tariffs Wall Street had another winning day. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of April and thanks for being with us. In other news, more troubles for Target and from a surprising source. Musk talks about Tesla after the company reported dismal first quarter earnings. A new study reports that large corporations have had a major impact on climate and pollution. We’...

All it took was one person saying the trade war between the U.S. and China is "unsustainable" and Wall Street soared. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of April, thanks for being with us. So, who said "unsustainable"? None other than Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent who later predicted it will all end soon. In other news, First Quarter numbers look awful for Tesla and why. The International Monetary Fund has weighed in on the Trump Tariffs. Have a student loan in defau...

Come along as we explore the history of the Jordan Family, their link to the Underground Railroad, John Brown and the Freedom Seekers. My guest is Gail Brubaker who is the Executive Director of the West Des Moines Historical Society and oversees the Jordan House a 175 year-old structure that is packed with story after story. And now you can experience the Jordan House in a virtual tour. We think you'll be amazed at what West Des Moines, Iowa has to offer. Meet our friend Gail. Thanks for listen...

Back after taking Friday off...the markets were closed. Coming up, Wall Street took a bath today and the reason…more chaos. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 21st day of April, thanks for being here. In other news, China retaliates against U.S. leaders with sanctions. Time for some positive news? Let us look toward Chipotle… Meanwhile a federal housing program is running out of money…and what that means for 60,000 people. We’ll share the Wall Street Numbers with you and what we ...

For the second time in less than a year Google has been branded as an abusive monopoly. This is the business news headlines for Thursday the 17th day of April, thanks for being with us. In other news, United Health Care shared some shocking news and what that did to the markets. Japan reports on their economic health and a large trade surplus from the U.S. The layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have started…what could go wrong? The Trump administration wants to defund Head Start...