
Episode #196
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Oct. 01, 2026
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition October 01, 2026 Economist E.J. Antoni on the broader benefits of the proposed mega-steel plant to be built in southeast Iowa.

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Hosted by Host: Jeff Stein · business · EN-US · 1,000 episodes
Now in its seventh year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.
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Episode #196
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition October 01, 2026 Economist E.J. Antoni on the broader benefits of the proposed mega-steel plant to be built in southeast Iowa.

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