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Stephen Wilson is the man behind NuDose. What is that? Stephen says the company makes two hemp inspired products. Renew that helps you stay alert/focused and Rest that, well, helps you…rest. And, yes…I have many questions and Stephen was able to answer them all.  And you can learn more by heading to his website at NuDoseDaily.com.  Meet our friend Stephen. 

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It was another awful day on Wall Street for a number of reasons and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of November, thanks for listening. In other news, we, like you, had issues this morning with some social media channels in particular X and we’ll share what happened. Meta wins….and we’ll tell you what they won. The US for years have told Americans not to trust banks in China…but the US...

Concerns about the job market and the Central Bank drove equities lower today and that is where we'll start.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 17th day of November, thanks for listening. In other news, more people are falling behind on their utility bills…and why. Airlines are back as of today but some problems may linger.  The Ford Motor Company is showing off its new headquarters and it is massive. In another Fo...

It was a surprise announcement from Walmart and we kick things off with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of November, thanks for being with us.  In other news, President Trump to welcome the Saudi Crown Prince with a lavish event on Tuesday. It was a fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline. The US Postal Service needs to grow revenue says the Postmaster General. Immigrants and commercial driver...

The worst day on Wall Street since "Liberation Day Tariffs" shocked the world and we'll share why. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of November, thanks for listening! In other news, the IRS has boosted the amount of money you can send to your 401-k account. We’ve got a Head Start funding story for you. Some Korean workers who were detained in Georgia have gone back to work. Boeing workers in the Midwest...

We were just talking about this in a production meeting. When will the SNAP cuts hit grocery stores?  We have an answer today. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of November, thanks for being with us. In other news, after nearly a two month long vacation House Members return to Washington. Actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey strike an AI deal think…voices.  The last penny has been created…now wh...

President Trump wants to give you $2,000 but, there is a major but.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday, Veterans Day 2025 and thanks for listening. . In other news, China is luring tech workers with a new visa program.  Flight delays continue and even if the shutdown ends…the delays will not. A suit has been filed against the Department of Homeland Security over a TSA rule. Even if the shutdown ends…the damage to the ...

It's not bad enough that air traffic controllers are not getting paid...now the President has threatened them.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 10th day of November, thanks for listening. . In other news, even if the shutdown ends right away, travelers will still face delays.  A baby formula has been linked to some serious illnesses. Yes it’s trough out there but even more so in Washington D.C.  We’ll explain… Mi...

The GOP says "No!" to the Democrats and the shutdown continues.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 7th day of November and thanks for listening.  In other news, travelers are scrambling as cuts to air service starts. The president is blaming the price of beef on foreign owned meat packers. The tight job market is getting tighter.  Oh and how you are feeling about the overall economy, the job market and the future h...

There are about to be planned disruptions in commercial aviation says the FAA. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of November, thanks for being with us. In other news, the Supreme Court has some questions about tariffs. Elon Musk and his trillion dollar pay deal made the news…again. Some surprising things showed up on the Shein website. What does PG-13 mean?  The Motion Picture Association has some words ...

The Secretary of Transportation says that if the shutdown continues into next week there will be chaos.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of November, election day here and yes, I'm running for re-election to my City Council seat. In other news, Denny’s is sold and is going private.  US Steel to invest billions in upgrading their facilities. In Paris a prosecutor is looking into TikTok and youth suicides....

Back in May I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Hubbell Realty, Rick Tollakson and we visited about a host of issues.  I made a note to invite him for an interview and he graciously accepted.  Here you'll learn more about the work Hubbell Realty does for the communities they serve, a conversation about his new book, "Think Bigger Lead Better" and some history of the company that spans generations. Here is my friend Ri...

We kick things off today sharing a story that will combine many household items into a huge company. Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 3rd day of November. In other news, flight delays continue during the government shut down. Meanwhile President Trump said he will not negotiate with the Democrats halt the shutdown. The British government is looking at a deal announced by Getty Images to buy ...

We were at a graduation for successful guests of Bridges of Iowa a long term treatment program that actually works. The program was developed by the founder of Casey's General Stores, Don Lamberti years ago.  Here I sit down with his son Jeff Lamberti to learn more about Bridges, its mission, its success and the installation of an actual bridge in Colby Park of Windsor Heights, Iowa.  Meet my friend, Jeff:

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Happy Halloween and be careful out there.  Today we kick off the Business News Headlines with a winning week on Wall Street and the company that helped make it happen. In other news, Nvidia courts South Korea and what that means. Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV.  Michigan will get a hyperscale data center and it’s a big deal. Powder supplements from Sam’s club is making people sick and we’ll share the story. The governme...

Stay with us because coming up next is an important conversation about social skills. My guest is Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International.  We’ll talk about the impact technology has had on reducing social skills and how to reclaim them.  Ro Crosbie…now.

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The big meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is over.  What comes next?  We'll share what we know. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of October and we're glad you're with us again. . In other news, President Trump has skipped the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that kicks off on Friday. Medical bills and credit reports made the news today. Amazon posted their 3rd quarter...

Yes, the Fed did cut its prime lending rate today but then Chair Jerome Powell added some uncertainty to the future and that impacted the markets.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, layoffs to begin at Paramount, who didn’t see this coming? Starbucks reported earnings today and what we learned.  Nvidia becomes the first company valued at five trillion...

With Halloween just around the corner we thought we'd kick things off with a deep dive into The Halloween Economy.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, the Fed signals a rate cut will happen on Wednesday. A judge halts the firing of government workers during the shutdown. So how bad is the job market?  We’ll look at what has been massive layoffs from majo...