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As more and more individuals seek their news content from social media, thinking the reporting is accurate, Meta has decided to do away with independent fact checking. Why? We'll start with that story. Also, stick around for the conversation with Becky McCray one-half of the duo behind SaveYour.Town. What Becky and partner Deb Brown do is help rural communities better utilize what they already have or can have to become more successful. It's a great conversation right after the news. And, if you...

While not business news something amazing happened on Monday. Congress certified that Donald Trump won the 2024 election and...there was no...riot. This is the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and thanks for being here. We kick things off with a sticky legal issue brewing against the Biden Administration. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a cli...

Welcome to a brand new year and the Business News Headlines. Great to be back in the studio. Coming up today some of the big business news stories of the day along with what happened on Wall Street. This is the Friday Edition and we're glad you are with us. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's w...

First of all, Happy New Year! Let us hope for a healthy 2025 and success in our personal and business lives. Today you will meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa. How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. His business Maccabee's Glatt Kosher Deli is the only one of its kind in the State of Iowa. How did Yossi get here from Brooklyn, why a deli, how it got its name and more. ...

Welcome to a shortened version of the Business News Headlines. You might say we're into the "Holiday Spirit"! Thanks for being here and after the headlines you'll meet Rabbi Yossi Jacobson who, thirty years ago, was sent from Brooklyn to Iowa. How that happened, what business he started, a bit about Chanukah and those 613 Commandments are all in this conversation. Stick around. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Face...

Welcome to Friday and the Business News Headlines for this the 27th day of December. We kick things off today with a look at what happened on Wall Street on this holiday shortened week and then get into a story about factions in Trump World that spilled into social media this week. Speaking of social media, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where yo...

Yes, we like the markets, took some time off and watched some football on Netflix. More on that coming up. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of December. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and now we get to wish you Happy Chanukah. And if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscas...

Looks like a "GO" for a major automaker merger. That and you, the U.S. consumer, isn't as high on the economy as you were last month. Both stories kick us off today on this the 23rd day of December and thanks for being here. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and a...

While there is chaos in Washington D.C. the markets had a pretty good day and that's what we'll kick off the Business News Headlines for this the 20th day of December. Thanks for being here. And, full disclosure, I was out "among them" today and I'm convinced people have lost their minds...everything crowded to the max. Don't folks work anymore? End of rant. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were ther...

Some great news from the Commerce Department today. The U.S. Economy grew at a solid 3.1% in the third quarter (July - September) and that is something to celebrate. That story kicks us off today on this the 19th day of December. Thanks for being with us. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's wha...

The big story comes to us from Wall Street where we say the major indexes crater. What caused the fall. That is what we cover in our first story today. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of December. Thanks for being here. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we'...

We're back. Some technical issues took us off the air on Monday but all fixed and glad to be back with you and thank you for coming back. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of December. And should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: You, the...

Big Tech and Big Biz is all in on President Elect Donald Trump and they are shelling out some big bucks and yes, we'll name names. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 13th day of December, thanks for being with us. As always, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got...

One of the things that is so impressive about the Fastline Marketing Group is their commitment to "white glove" customer service. That is just one of the nuggets you'll hear in this conversation with Dean Barke the President of the organization. While other companies have shed face to face customer service Fastline Marketing Group continues a tradition of in person sales calls. The company may serve the agricultural industry however the thoughts Dean shares here should resonate with any business...

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: Yes, Vi...

The continuing story about inflation kick us off today and what might the Central Bank think as we hope for a rate cut next week. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 1th day of December, thanks for being with us. Meanwhile, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've go...

How can Small Business Owners get a larger slice of the pie? We have some thoughts and that kicks us off this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of December, glad you're with us. Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: S...

We're back with the Business News Headlines for today the 9th day of December and thanks so much for being with us again. Our first story today is about an iconic brand that just may get sold. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: The sweet story about the poten...

Welcome back and we'll kick things off today with the jobs report from the Labor Department which was all, good news. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of December and thank you for being with us. If you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: ...

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the 5th day of December, we're glad you are with us. Words...matter and our first story tonight is about the words that were written on the ammo used to murder insurance CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. That's first and if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all o...

Today you'll meet the very talented communications pro and author Andrew Giangola. Andrew recently released the book, Love & Try: Stories of Gratitude and Grit in Professional Bull Riding with the proceeds going to injured bull riders. Here we'll talk about his work with NASCAR, Pepsi-Cola, Simon & Schuster and now with the PBR. It's an inside look at the sport that has captured the "Cowboy Culture" and the hearts of millions of fans. Learn more about the PBR and grab a copy of Love & Try here. ...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell pushes back against President-Elect Donald Trump when it comes to the independence of the Central Bank. That story kicks us off on this the 4th day of December and thanks for being with us again. Meanwhile, if you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you...

This is the third day of December and once again it was a thrilling ride on Wall Street. Welcome to the Business News Headlines, we're glad you are with us today. We kick things off with a story about the richest man who is having some trouble getting...richer. And, stick around for a fun conversation with Andrew Giangola a Public Relations Pro and a Brooklyn, NY native that fell in love with the Professional Bull Riders Association. So much so that he's written an amazing book about the sport. ...

Welcome back and we hope you had a great Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. We know that many folks took four or even five days away and some are slowly getting back in the game. We kick things off tonight with a bit of history being made at U.S. airports. Yes, a record number of passengers were screened. you want to hook up with us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you ca...