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Welcome back! We had a major technical issue while we were on the road this past Friday so we were not able to record the newscast. Sometimes things like that happen but at least it wasn't a CrowdStrike issue. Thanks for being with us again. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Three critical data points coming out this week; And ...

It was a blowout on Wall Street again today as the bears came home for a massive selloff. We'll detail that first in this edition of the business news headlines for Thursday the 18th day of July. Thanks for being here. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: The massive selloff continued in the equities market; Bob Newhart dead at 94...

We kick things off today with a focus on the worst day for the NASDAQ in eleven months. What happened? The Biden Administration has advised its allies to impose the strictest trade restrictions possible if companies such as Tokyo Electron Ltd and ASML Holding persist in supplying advanced chips to China. For the interview you'll meet Kylie Gottschalk the new Training Manager at Tero International. We love to see young people excel in their careers. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social ...

Here you will meet a young woman who has been given a great opportunity. Kylie Gottschalk the new Training Manager with Tero International. When we first met Kylie she was a part-time worker who had just recovered from an awful business related event that cost her a job. But, after being picked up by Tero she has soared to new heights. It's always great to see young people grow in their career. Meet Kylie: Thanks for being here! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael ...

Our area of the Greater Des Moines Metro has been busy cleaning up after a tornado touched down in the City of Urbandale and Windsor Heights. There also was damage in downtown Des Moines as the twister made it's way across the metro. The second big storm to hit this area in less than a month. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on I...

Not long ago I was asked by some friends to help members of the Sikh faith in their effort to build a new temple in Urbandale, Iowa. While this may seem like a hyper-local story we found the topic to be quite interesting. My guest is Baljit Singh Verdi one of the leaders of the group. While they do have a temple (Gurudwara) in West Des Moines their congregation is growing and they envision the new facility to also become a community center which would benefit all of Urbandale. Meet my newest fri...

Welcome to the VERY LATE edition of the Business News Headlines. Late because we had tornado activity in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Baljit Singh Virdi one of the organizers of an effort to build a new Sikh Temple (Gurudwara) in Urbandale, Iowa. While they have an aging facility in West Des Moines the goal here is to meet their expanding membership and have a building that can also serve as a community center for everyone and not just mem...

Leading our newscast today is yet another story about…inflation. This is the business news headlines for Friday the 12th of July…thanks for being here. Also a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: W...

There has been a dramatic shift among many companies who have grown weary of the "revolving door" where new hires often exit shortly after their start date. Even JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said skills training is necessary for superior job performance and productivity. That is exactly the topic of this conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International. Listen as she describes the corporate benefits of high quality skills training for both the company and ...

Yikes, it's already Thursday and welcome to this the Business News Headlines for the 11th day of July. Just ahead we'll be talking about the inflation report that was released today which is sparking renewed expectations of a rate cut by the Fed. Also an airline story from Atlanta with some personal reflections on air travel. And if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's w...

Welcome back! Today we're trying something new. Rather than offer up the business news headlines in one audio player and then the business interview in another we are combining them. Just ahead you'll hear some of the top business news stories from today and then, without having to click ahead or click on another player you'll be able to listen to my conversation with Ro Crosbie the founder, President and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the changeup corporations are making that highli...

For some of you it took until today to get back in the swing of things. I know our phones were lighting up all morning long. Welcome back! This is the early edition of the Business News Headlines where all we ask is that you give us eight minutes to share some of the top business news stories of the day and we kick things off with a look at what small business owners are thinking about...well, business. Meanwhile, and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day...

Not sure about you but getting ourselves in gear today took some time. Many of you may have enjoyed a long holiday weekend and getting back to business might have been rough. We talked to several business leaders who wished for an extra day off...just to "get ourselves into the mix". Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of July...and if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? ...

Notice something about "rush hour" in your city today? It was like it didn't exist as many American's took today off as well. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of July, glad you are with us. A reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the Business Week in Review and yes, we stream. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? S...

The day before the Independence Day Holiday here in the U.S. and a reminder that we're going to be out tomorrow as well. As Wall Street goes, so too do we. We will, however, be posting a number of past business conversations on our social media feeds. Speaking of which, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: The travel rush is underway and...

Welcome to the "late" edition of the Business News Headlines for this the second day of July and we're glad you're with us. We kick things off today talking about inflation on two sides of the Atlantic and what investors on Wall Street thought about it. And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Fed Chair Jerome Powell on inflation and ra...

Welcome to not only the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines but also a brand new month. A programing note: We, like Wall Street, will be taking Independence Day off on Thursday...just so you know. Also wishing our Canadian friends a Happy Canada Day! And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: New news about the Biden Student Loa...

If you are traveling by air get ready because TSA is expected to, once again, see a huge number of travelers in U.S. airports starting on Saturday. Two words: Be nice. Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter ...

Welcome to Thursday. We had a family issue yesterday that rocked us pretty hard. We had made the decision to have our beloved dog, Oscar, move across the Rainbow Bridge. He was a Lab/Chow mix who had been struggling for the past year with age and joint problems We got him as a rescue at age five or six (nobody knows) and had him for close to ten years. I know that you know...how awful this is. The Vet, who works for Lap of Love was amazing. That company specializes in end of life care in 36 stat...

It's been several years since Austin Frerick has been with us and it has been well worth the wait. He recently released Barons - Money, Power and the Corruption of America's Food Industry and it is a blockbuster. In it Austin not only names the power brokers but also does extensive background pieces about each "Barron". The Hog Barons, the Grain Barons, the Coffee Barons, the Berry Barons, the Slaughter Barons and the Grocery Barons. This is a book for every book shelf. Here now is Austin Freric...

We kick things off today talking about consumers and how confident we might be about the economy, job market and more. Also if you hold student debt and you were counting on enrolling in the SAVE plan that was rolled out last summer. Better hang on...we'll get to that story too. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Consumer co...

Welcome to a new business week! We had some technical difficulties at the end of last week but grateful to be back with you today. We'll kick things off with a focus on housing issues including rentals. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: A new Biden proposal to boost housing affordability; How much does a family need to mak...

Not sure if you noticed or not but today is the Summer Solstice meaning it is the shortest night and the longest day of the year. And, get this, it is the longest day in the past 228 years. Impressive! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of June and we've got plenty to cover. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for y...

A quick reminder that tomorrow (June 19) is Juneteenth in the U.S. which means federal offices, the postal service, banks and Wall Street will be closed. In addition many businesses and communities in the U.S. have adopted tomorrow as a holiday. Us? We're off tomorrow as well but we'll be posting interviews that will run throughout the day. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure we...