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Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.

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June 16, 2026Episode 37939 min

The Tractorcade with Matt Kenney

We're back with roughly 400 of our tractor ridding friends for The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade made possible through the support from News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Our guest is Matt Kenney who ramrods the event. Here we talk about the people, the tractors, the excitement the drivers and the riders have every year. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 12, 2026Episode 37927 min

The Business News Headlines 12 June 2026

SpaceX hit Wall Street today and Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire. This is the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines for Friday the 12th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, the Prime Minister of Pakistan says the U.S. and Iran have agreed to an agreement to end the war. In a related story the people of Iran are said to be confused and disheartened. Yet another vehicle recall this time by Ford. And we have some Taylor Swift news for you today. Some good news? Gas prices are now below $4 a gallon in about half of the country. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 11, 2026Episode 37918 min

The Business News Headlines 11 June 2026

While we have heard it before it is worth waiting to see what happens. The President called off an attack on Iran and...the markets soared. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 11th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, the World Bank offered up a gloomy forecast. Anthropic is donating some serious money to help non-profits to better use AI. Some rough news for home buyers to share with you. California Gavin Newsome wants to clean up a river and it’s going to cost a ton. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and yet more inflation news as we’ll take a look at the wholesale inflation numbers. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 10, 2026Episode 379010 min

The Business News Headlines 10 June 2026

The shocking inflation report for May rocked Wall Street and complicates things for Kevin Warsh and the Federal Reserve. We'll start with those two stories this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 10th day of June, thanks for being here again. In other news, what might the Central Bank do in the face of rising inflation? This will be interesting to watch. Honda has issued a recall impacting more than 800,000 vehicles. The World Cup and some can watch all 104 games…you are welcome. Now some of you can let ChatGPT do the shopping and paying for you…not making this up. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and which energy source produces more energy? Coal or Solar? 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 9, 2026Episode 378935 min

The Business News and More 9 June 2026

The world-wide airline industry is spending 78% more that it did last year on jet fuel and that is a major problem. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 9th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, the markets ended the day mixed, yet again. Any advertising in the State of New York that uses “synthetic actors” must label so. It is a first in the nation type law. The report says major mismanagement of a huge ICE detention facility squandered millions. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation we’ll hear from Mike Musheinesh the CEO of Detroit Axle…not bad for a Detroit kid that never finished high school It’s a great family story but first the news. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 8, 2026Episode 378821 min

The Business News Headlines and More 8 June 2026

Yes, Americans are still consuming but they are being more careful of what and where they buy. We'll start with that story this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of June 2026, thanks for being with us. In other news, Apple is showing off some new stuff during their World Wide Developers Conference. Have you heard about “Repair Cafes”? You will today. A federal judge has struck down President Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa charge. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation, Alison Heider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International is in to talk about why personality diversity is critical when it comes to working teams of people. And yes, she will give examples. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 7, 2026Episode 378711 min

Radiator Supply House with Will Garrett

As you may know we're headed to Oregon, a place we've never been, for the Summer Meeting of the National Tractor Parts Dealers Association. Here you'll meet an Associate Member of NTPDA, Will Garrett who is the owner of Radiator Supply House based in Sweet Home, Oregon. So, what does Will and his staff do? Radiator Supply House is a complete manufacturing facility for metal replacement radiators, steel tanks, all aluminum radiators, oil coolers, and charge air coolers. With an inventory of radiators, oil coolers, charge air coolers, A/C condensers for semi-trucks, agriculture, refuse, construction, RV and performance. Wow! Here's Will... 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 7, 2026Episode 37868 min

Farmland Tractor Supply with Dustin Raschein

Here you'll meet Dustin Raschein from Farmland Tractor and Supply based in Tangent, Oregon and a place we'll be visiting in July during the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Summer Meeting. In this conversation we talk about the beginnings of his business, his work with the NTPDA and what the company does in offering both new and remanufactured (reman) tractor parts, with over 30 acres of inventory on-site and a huge database of parts to find what folks need. They have parts for tractors, combines and industrial machines including Allis Chalmers, Case, David Brown, Ford New Holland, International Harvester, John Deere, Kubota, Massey Ferguson and Oliver. Here's Dustin... 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 5, 2026Episode 378510 min

The Business News Headlines 5 June 2026

Wait, what? The Chicago Bears are leaving Chicago for...Indiana? And that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of June, thanks for being with us again. In other news, it was a massive number of new jobs created but it also raised worries from investors. More news about inflation and is inflation worse in blue states than in red states? Banks are being told they must do better in finding out if their customers are in the country illegally. They said they will stay on the job. We’re talking about “60 Minutes” staff. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and there is now a call to slow down the development of artificial intelligence rather than speed it up. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

June 4, 2026Episode 37848 min

The Business News Headlines 4 June 2026

It was a remarkable day on Wall Street as the Dow gained over 870 points to set a new record. And, that's where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for the 4th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, The Supreme Court and a telecom decision made the news today. As if beef prices weren’t high already now here comes the New World screwworm fly. The first report is out about a United Airlines jet that struck a light pole in New Jersey. We have new news about the Thirty-Year Mortgage Rate. We’ll check in with The Wall Street Report and a California city recently made some history and, yes, we will share. 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, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.