Insight On Business the News Hour

Insight On Business the News Hour

Author: Michael Libbie Language: English Episodes: 20
For a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping commerce and community, tune into Insight On Business the News Hour. Hosted by Michael Libbie, this podcast delivers substantive daily coverage and analysis of business and economic development news, with a focus on both national trends and the vital regional stories often overlooked by larger outlets. Recorded in Des Moines and broadcast on News/Talk 1540 KXEL in Waterloo, Iowa, the program brings a grounded, Midwestern perspective to complex financial topics. Listeners will find a blend of timely news reporting and deep-dive, long-form interviews with entrepreneurs, executives, and policymakers driving growth. It’s a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications, offering the depth of a specialized business journal in an accessible audio format. This isn't just headlines; it's about understanding the how and why behind market movements, local investment, and the ideas fueling the economy. Each episode of this business and news podcast is crafted for professionals, community leaders, and anyone curious about the real-world impact of economic decisions, providing context and conversation that goes beyond the soundbite.
Episodes
The Business News Headlines 13 April 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:46
It was a surprising day on Wall Street and, frankly, we thought we were going to be in for a big loss. However, that was not to be. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 13th day of April, thank you for bein…
The Business News Headlines 10 April 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:48
So, if you thought the inflation figures for February were high, hang because the number for March was off the charts. That story is what we kick things off with this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Frid…
The Business News Headlines 9 April 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:37
Your eyes do not deceive you...there is still inflation in the U.S. and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 9th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, how…
The Business News Headlines 8 April 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:49
The cease fire between the U.S. and Iran is fragile and there have been reports from early afternoon that Iran has, once again, closed the Strait of Hormuz. That is where we start this evening. This is The Business News…
The Business News Headlines 6 April 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:34
It was a choppy day on Wall Street and the President said the U.S. would start bombing power plants in Iran. What happened to the markets? We'll cover that first. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 6th da…
Where Are They Now with Dakota Kieffer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:48
Back in 2011 Dakota Kieffer received a scholarship from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and went to business school at Iowa State University. Here in "Where Are They Now" presented by NTPDA is the s…
Reliance Power Products with Bruce Cranor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:04
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 Dea…
Schmidt Machine a Family Company [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:41
Before we sat down with Kevin Schmidt we didn't know much about how deep the family roots go when it comes to Schmidt Machine Company based in Ohio. In this brief conversation we learn much. It truly is interesting how f…
The Business News Headlines and the Women of Steiner 30 March 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:32
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 o…
Meet Emily and Brandi from Steiner Tractor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:10
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 whil…