Episodes

We kick things off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell who says the economy is too strong…more rate hikes on the way.  It’s the business news Headlines for Friday the 25th day of August…thanks for being with us.  Stick around for the interview featuring the...

She is one of the most outspoken people I know. Abena Imhotep was last on our broadcast in 2019 urging people to treat every Friday as "Black Friday". Meaning they should make it a point to shop at Black owned businesses each week.  And, it works. To...

Yes, it's still hot here in the Midwest but, folks tell us we should get cooler by the weekend. Let us hope. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of August.  We're grateful that you're giving us about eleven minutes for so...

Midweek and yes, here in the Midwest it is HOT.  The thermometer tells us that at news time the "real" temp was 102 which beats the old record of 99 degrees. Meanwhile the increased humidity is making it feel more like 120. And today was the first da...

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 22nd day of August and kids from all across the State of Iowa are headed back to school tomorrow. It's only fitting then that we should sit down with the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools...

Over the years I've had some very impactful conversations with politicians, business leaders, startup entrepreneurs and educators. This visit with Dr. Ian Roberts stands among one of the best. Dr. Roberts has just started his work as the Superintende...

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and don't miss our conversation about shipping and transportation with Tom Burke and Drew Ramos from Freight Partners Group. The technology that powers this company is pretty amazing. ...

Not long ago we had the opportunity to sit down with the President and CEO of Freight Partners Group, Tom Burke and the Director of Sales, Drew Ramos. Freight Partners Group is a technology driven logistics company that assists large and small busine...

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines, broadcasting today from our remote studio in Mason City, Iowa. Glad you are with us again.  Just ahead some of the big news stories of the day plus a conversation with Lyle and Sharon Krep...

This will be a huge memory jog for those of you who have taken in the Iowa State Fair and had the pleasure of hanging out at Stockman's Inn next to the Cattle Barn.  Lyle and Sharon Kreps started this project fifty years ago and this year they retire...

Two things are coming at you: Some amazing Iowa history that you may not know plus an open ride to learn more about the place Iowa held during the days of the Underground Railroad. My guest is Dayna Chandler who is with the Iowa Chapter of Black Girl...

It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of August with only four more days of the Great Iowa State Fair.  Yes, you can take a peek and see what we get to do for eleven days each August. Thanks for being with us. And, if you're on ...

Welcome back to our daily look at some of the top business news headlines and their impact on you and your family. Today is Tuesday the 15th day of August.  Thanks for being with us. And, if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And...

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines, any yes, we are in the final week of the great Iowa State Fair.  Go ahead and have a look.  Today we've got a couple of stories about retail, inflation and how you are feeling about t...

Yes, it is Day Two of the Great Iowa State Fair and nope...we've not yet made it out there.  Hey, somebody has to work!  Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines! Grateful you are here.  And, if you're on Threads you can find us @...

Inflation, my friends, is…easing. It may not feel like that but it is true and this is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 10th day of August…thanks for being with us. Also, just so you know, today is the opening of the Great Iowa State Fair...

It's a bit confusing. At a time when the State of Iowa is having worker shortages in nearly every segment from teachers to tech the government here doubles down on a host of issues that drive people away or think twice about relocating to the state. ...

For those of you in the know...know that today, here in Iowa, it's State Fair Eve. Yep, the Iowa State Fair opens it's gates on Thursday and over one million people are expected to attend the eleven day adventure.  Long ago voted the number one state...

It's the Business News Headlines for National Pickleball Day and also International Cat Day...hey we're all about sharing knowledge.  Thanks for coming by and if you give us under ten minutes you're up to speed on several of the big business news sto...

It's Monday and we've got the Business News Headlines for you...grateful you're back and spending some time with us. And, just because you should know today, the 7th of August is National Purple Heart Day as well as National Lighthouse Day.  See what...

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. You're just a click away from some of the top business news stories of the day, a look at what happened this week on Wall Street and a very interesting conversation about Sista Soul Fest a...

Over the years we've had the opportunity to visit with so many entrepreneurs and at each meeting we've found their stories to be compelling.  That too was the case when I sat down with Loretta Windsor the founder of Sista Soul Fest now in its fourth ...

We're sneaking up on the weekend and a reminder that this Saturday the 5th of August it's Comedians to the Rescue for the special needs, no-kill animal shelter known as the Animal Lifeline of Iowa.  We featured the non-profit a couple of weeks ago an...

It's the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of August. Thanks for being with us again today. If you spend less than ten minutes with us you'll be up to speed on a host of the top stories of the day and today brought several surprises. ...