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Relevant or Irrelevant

In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world.For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!

  1. 622

    BONUS: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Cursed Britain:  A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.The host for the 666th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  2. 621

    Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times

    Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Cursed Britain:  A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.The host for the 666th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  3. 620

    We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life

    Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."The host for the 665th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  4. 619

    BONUS: We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."The host for the 665th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  5. 618

    BONUS: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book:  Weird Medieval Guys:  How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  6. 617

    Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times

    Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book:  Weird Medieval Guys:  How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  7. 616

    BONUS: The Happy Belgian Band

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  8. 615

    The Happy Belgian Band

    Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  9. 614

    BONUS: The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Tom Schwartz, director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum, West Branch, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the museum and recent renovations.The host for the 662nd edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  10. 613

    The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum

    Dr. Tom Schwartz, director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum, West Branch, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the museum and recent renovations.The host for the 662nd edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  11. 612

    BONUS: The History Of Swedes In Moline (Illinois - USA)

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Janette Foss-Garcia, head of collections at the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this history of Swedes in Moline, Illinois.The host for the 661st edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buff for this edition is Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  12. 611

    The History Of Swedes In Moline (Illinois - USA)

    Janette Foss-Garcia, head of collections at the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this history of Swedes in Moline, Illinois.The host for the 661st edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buff for this edition is Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  13. 610

    BONUS: The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. David Silverman, professor of history at George Washington University, is the guest for this episode of "ROI" to discuss The Chosen And The Damned:  Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States.The host for the 660th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  14. 609

    The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States

    Dr. David Silverman, professor of history at George Washington University, is the guest for this episode of "ROI" to discuss The Chosen And The Damned:  Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States.The host for the 660th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  15. 608

    BONUS: Trash Can Annie And Ragged Records

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at:  311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IowaContact Information:Trash Can Annie:  (563) 322-5893  https://www.trashcanannie.com/Ragged Records:  (563) 324-3579https://www.raggedrecords.org/Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  16. 607

    Trash Can Annie And Ragged Records

    Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at:  311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IowaContact Information:Trash Can Annie:  (563) 322-5893  https://www.trashcanannie.com/Ragged Records:  (563) 324-3579https://www.raggedrecords.org/Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  17. 606

    BONUS: The Guinness World Record For "The Largest Collection Of Spoons"

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  18. 605

    The Guinness World Record For "The Largest Collection Of Spoons"

    Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  19. 604

    Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution

    Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."The host for the 657th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  20. 603

    BONUS: Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."The host for the 657th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  21. 602

    BONUS: Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Born Of Ice And Fire:  How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.The host for the 656th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  22. 601

    Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution

    Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Born Of Ice And Fire:  How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.The host for the 656th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  23. 600

    BONUS: The Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book:  The Invention Of Good And Evil:  A World History Of Morality.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  24. 599

    The Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality

    Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book:  The Invention Of Good And Evil:  A World History Of Morality.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  25. 598

    BONUS: Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty:  Eerie Iowa:  The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.The host for the 654th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  26. 597

    Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side

    Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty:  Eerie Iowa:  The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.The host for the 654th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  27. 596

    BONUS: Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities:  including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  28. 595

    Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

    The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities:  including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  29. 594

    Mary, Mother Of Christ

    Dr. Lisa Powell, professor of theology and director of The Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies Program at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Mary, Mother Of Christ."The host for the 652nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  30. 593

    Reggae Music

    Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.The host for the 651st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  31. 592

    BONUS: Reggae Music

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.The host for the 651st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  32. 591

    My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa

    Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown:  The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  33. 590

    BONUS: My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown:  The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  34. 589

    BONUS: What Is Time?

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  35. 588

    What Is Time?

    Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  36. 587

    BONUS: Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest:  Notes From The Edge Of The World.The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  37. 586

    Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World

    Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest:  Notes From The Edge Of The World.The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  38. 585

    BONUS: Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  39. 584

    Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain

    Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  40. 583

    C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery

    Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  41. 582

    BONUS: C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  42. 581

    The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection

    Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum:  The Anne Frank Collection."The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  43. 580

    BONUS: The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum:  The Anne Frank Collection."The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  44. 579

    BONUS: The Culion Leper Colony

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  45. 578

    The Culion Leper Colony

    Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  46. 577

    BONUS: The National Museum Of African American Music

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Jeffries III, executive director of The National Museum Of African American Music, located in downtown Nashville, Tenn., joins the "ROI" team to discuss this unique museum.The host for the 643rd edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  47. 576

    The National Museum Of African American Music

    Dr. William Jeffries III, executive director of The National Museum Of African American Music, located in downtown Nashville, Tenn., joins the "ROI" team to discuss this unique museum.The host for the 643rd edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  48. 575

    BONUS: Polkabilly

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

  49. 574

    Polkabilly

    Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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    BONUS: The Footnoting History Podcast

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world.For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!

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