Episodes

It's always a blast to sit down with an old friend and talk business. Here you'll meet Bruce Cranor who has been with Reliance Power Parts for many years and always shows up for events from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA). Bruce visits with us about his experiences with NTPDA as well as what in the world Reliance offers to the the construction, agriculture and trucking industries. Here's Bruce: Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with...

Some 27% of Americans use their personal vehicle for work and the high price of fuel is making it difficult to keep going and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the shutdown continues but TSA agents get paid. Economists worry about the global economy as the war continues. In a related story one of the poorest European nations is struggling due to high fuel costs. We’ll check the numbers in...

Women in the tractor parts business? You bet! Here you will meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson who are ALWAYS the life of every National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) event. We sat down with the ladies while in Orlando during the Annual Conference and Trade Show for NTPDA to get to know more about Steiner Tractor based in Michigan. Here's your chance to listen in and get to know Steiner as well as Emily and Brandi. Enjoy, we always do! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insi...

We've had the privilege of knowing Dan Waters and his Bride, Lindsey for many years. They own and operate Waters Tractor based in Washington state. Recently Dan was elected as the President of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) so we figured it would be a good time to sit down with him so you could get to know more about his business and the NTPDA. Meet Dan: Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday busi...

We watched on Thursday as the markets tanked and Friday was even worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 27th day of March, thanks for being with us. In other news men and women have very different thoughts about the gender pay gap. Panicked travelers are hearing that they should not arrive at airports too early and what that is about. Some lawmakers are pushing for ending the federal gas tax and what that may mean. A major meat packing strike in Colorado is heading into it’s t...

If you were with us for our Wednesday newscast you heard us doubt there was going to be peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. And, we were right. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of March. Thanks for being with us. . In other news, Iran locks up the Strait of Hormuz and is conducting a “toll booth” program. The U.S. Senate is scrambling to get a deal done to reopen the government. AI chatbots are offering flattering advice…that story is out today. We’ll check the nu...

Now the TSA is actually talking about closing some airports due to staffing shortages and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the EPA will allow higher levels of ethanol in an attempt to lower prices…but, there is a but. The Supreme Court has sided with Cox Communications and it’s all about music. Plug in solar panels could be the next big thing. Venezuela is looking for investment part...

We welcome back our friend Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com to share some insight into the new and used car market. What is selling well,, what isn't and so much more about the auto industry. Plus you'll learn what ISeeCars.com is all about and perhaps you might use it the next time you are looking to buy or just...looking. Meet Karl! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national...

The majority of American's believe that now is an awful time to find a...job. And that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, the jump in gas prices impact even interest rates. And there is more to worry about and that is about tax refunds. At a trial in New Mexico, Meta is found guilty and we’ll share of what. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and more recalled food from Tr...

Conflicting stories are coming out of the Washington, D.C. and Tehran. Are there talks going on between the U.S. and Iran...or not. That is where we kick off tonight's newscast. This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 23rd day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, ready for more chaos? We’ve got a story for you. ICE agents have been deployed to various airports but can they really help the TSA? We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the oldest steakhouse in ...

Several things converged on Friday that sent the stock market into a tail spin and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, nations with a higher percentage of renewable energy are, in a word, lucky. The FDA has a major recall of a pain reliever meant for children. CBS Radio Service…will be gone and soon and that is a shame. Some data center news comes to us from Ohio. We’ll share the num...

It was another rocky day on Wall Street until the price of oil moderated a bit and the markets, while closing lower, did recover from some deep drops. We'll start tonight with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 19th day of March and thanks for being with us again. In other news, President Trump and his love of fossil fuels rather than renewable energy is not going well. Asia nations are rushing to conserve energy due to the lack of gas and oil headed there. What? No...

There is no doubt that agriculture plays a major role in the economy of Iowa. At the same time farmers and ranchers are braving some major headwinds including higher costs for inputs as well as fuel. But, let's take a break and celebrate Iowa agriculture with a special event on 25 March in Waterloo. Here Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL is in to talk about the Farmer Appreciation Day Event and invite you to attend. Yes, there is free food included. Here is Jeff with the details. Thanks for l...

Three major developments today helped tank Wall Street and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the National Retail Federation is projecting a healthy gain. President Trump is reversing course on oil from Venezuela due to rising prices. Val Kilmer will appear in a new film…even though he is…dead. Meanwhile mental health workers strike in California and why. We’ll check the numbers in The ...

When the weather gets rough the airlines can't fly and that has, once again, backed up travel during a very busy time. That story kicks us off today on this the 17th of March. In other news, President Trump is not happy with the way the media is reporting on the war in Iran. And, there are threats. Bank of America enters into a settlement with victims of Jeffery Epstein. In more legal news today closing arguments began in the Twitter case against Elon Musk. The war in Iran has made some Central ...

The price of oil eased a bit today and the markets noticed. That's where we begin tonight with the Business News Headlines for Monday the 16th day of March...thanks for listening. In other news, China and tariffs are back with us. Storms are responsible for more flight cancellations and TSA still under pressure. Gas prices are high and we’ve got seven tips to help you use less fuel. Major League Baseball is looking to robots to check on checked swings, a nine-inch change in distance and more. We...

Retirement, it's a huge decision and there are so many things to consider. Here we sit down with Ro Crosbie the Founder, CEO and President of Tero International to talk about factors that may impact your decision, are you ready, what's next, volunteer boards and so many other things. Even if you are not ready this conversation may get you to think. Meet Ro! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in...

No end in sight for the war in Iran and investors turn, once again, to oil as world markets collapse. That's where we start this evening in The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of March. Thank you for listening. In other news, a bipartisan bill passed the senate and it all has to do with…housing. That social media trial in California winds down and we’ll have the latest. Mortgage rates didn’t stay down for long…we have new news. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report ...

We had the opportunity to sit down with the founder and director of the Karma Enterprises Group, Rich Musal for a conversation about what they do for small to large businesses. In a nutshell, the goal is to help these companies make more money by better understanding some, often, misunderstood business practices. From corporate financial consulting to ongoing CFO training this is the company that has a proven track record. Meet Rich: Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business ...

Oil is on the minds of the worlds most wealthy nations and today they made a decision they hope will bring down its price. That story is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, inflation is still with us and we’ll share the latest. Drones and the sons of Donald Trump made the news today. A wild Lyft story comes to us out of Minnesota. The partial shutdown of the government is, once again, impact...

The global economy is increasingly shaky and the reason is...the war in Iran and that's where we start tonight. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the high cost of gasoline is uniting Americans across the political spectrum. The FDA has approved a new drug and walking back what the President had to say. Home sales rebounded in February and it all had to do with interest rates. We’ll check the numbers in the Wall Street R...

There was plenty of drama on Wall Street today and that is where we'll start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 9th day of March and the day that would have been my Father's birthday. I think of him daily. In other news, AI company Anthropic is suing the Trump Administration. In more legal news Novo Nordisk and Hims and Hers reach a deal. Women and Uber made the news today. In more transportation news does Japan have the answer to an ailing train issue in Honolulu? ...

What do you get when you mix a lousy jobs report, spiking oil prices and a downturn in retail sales? Simple, a mess and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, oil popped by over ten dollars a barrel. January retail sales slumped and we’ll share by how much. The U.S. will now sell Venezuelan gold. Indonesia will ban social media for children under the age of 16. In other international news Cana...

The price of oil surges yet again while U.S. and world markets tank. That's where we'll start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, a judge has said the Trump Administration must refund tariff money it illegally took from businesses. In yet another new tariff related story a number of states now have sued and we’ll share that bit of information. The FBI has announced that it is investigating some suspicious activ...