Relevant or Irrelevant: Recent Episodes
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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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914.
The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey. 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!
Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914.
The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey. 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Gabriella Torres, Iowa artist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Themes To Focus Balance And Connectivity To Ourselves And the Natural World."
The host for the 524th edition in this award-winning series is John Kealey. 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!
Gabriella Torres, Iowa artist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Themes To Focus Balance And Connectivity To Ourselves And the Natural World."
The host for the 524th edition in this award-winning series is John Kealey. 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!
Dr. Marilyn Brookwood, author and psychologist, from New York, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Orphans Of Davenport: Eugenics, The Great Depression, And The War Over Children's Intelligence."
The host for the 523rd edition in this series 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!
bONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Marilyn Brookwood, author and psychologist, from New York, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Orphans Of Davenport: Eugenics, The Great Depression, And The War Over Children's Intelligence."
The host for the 523rd edition in this series 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Neil Hamilton, author and retired director of The Agricultural Law Center at Drake University, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective On Our Past And Future."
The host for episode #522 is John Kealey, the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!
Dr. Neil Hamilton, author and retired director of The Agricultural Law Center at Drake University, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective On Our Past And Future."
The host for episode #522 is John Kealey, the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Soren Powell, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Survival Of The Confederate Legacy."
The host for this 521st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!
Soren Powell, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Survival Of The Confederate Legacy."
The host for this 521st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily Temple, author and managing editor at Literary Hub, in New York, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "The 12 Most Iconic Poems In The English Language."
The host for "ROI" episode 520 is Jay Swords, 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!
Emily Temple, author and managing editor at Literary Hub, in New York, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "The 12 Most Iconic Poems In The English Language."
The host for "ROI" episode 520 is Jay Swords, 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!
Dr. Rayna Stoycheva, director of Retirement Security Policy at The Harkin Institute For Public Policy and Citizen Engagement, in Iowa, joins the "ROI" team for episode 519 to discuss "The Social Safety Net."
The host for this episode is Jay Swords, 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Rayna Stoycheva, director of Retirement Security Policy at The Harkin Institute For Public Policy and Citizen Engagement, in Iowa, joins the "ROI" team for episode 519 to discuss "The Social Safety Net."
The host for this episode is Jay Swords, 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!
Leo Landis, state curator for the State Historical Society Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 518 to discuss "Black Iowans And Equality."
The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Leo Landis, state curator for the State Historical Society Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 518 to discuss "Black Iowans And Equality."
The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!
Mark Anderson, staff archaeologist at the Sanford Museum, in Cherokee, Iowa, joins the "ROI" group to discuss the museum's exhibits and activities.
The host for the 517th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Mark Anderson, staff archaeologist at the Sanford Museum, in Cherokee, Iowa, joins the "ROI" group to discuss the museum's exhibits and activities.
The host for the 517th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
David Baker, general manager of KALA-FM, joins the team from "ROI" to discuss the history of amateur ("ham") radio.
The host for this 516th edition in the series is Jay Swords, 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!
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BONUS DISCUSSION: David Baker, general manager of KALA-FM, joins the team from "ROI" to discuss the history of amateur ("ham") radio.
The host for this 516th edition in the series is Jay Swords, 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!
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Dr. Tim Maudlin, professor of philosophy at New York University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "A Debate Over The Physics Of Time."
The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Tim Maudlin, professor of philosophy at New York University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "A Debate Over The Physics Of Time."
The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!
Dr. Oren Kolodny, from The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, in Israel, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss "A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From."
The host for this episode is Jay Swords, 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Oren Kolodny, from The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, in Israel, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss "A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From."
The host for this episode is Jay Swords, 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!
Emily Van Waerdhuizen, co-director of collections at The Rock Island (Illinois) Karpelas Manuscript Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the history of the Chinese.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, and history buffs are Ed Broders 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily Van Waerdhuizen, co-director of collections at The Rock Island (Illinois) Karpelas Manuscript Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the history of the Chinese.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, and history buffs are Ed Broders 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!
Dr. John Tresch, Milton Chair and Professor of History, Art, Science, and Folk Practice at the Warburg Institute at the University Of London joins the "ROI" team for the 483rd program in this series. Dr. Tresch will discuss "The Reason For The Darkness Of The Night: Edgar Allen Poe And The Forging Of American Science."
The host for this program segment is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
The 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. John Tresch, Milton Chair and Professor of History, Art, Science, and Folk Practice at the Warburg Institute at the University Of London joins the "ROI" team for the 483rd program in this series. Dr. Tresch will discuss "The Reason For The Darkness Of The Night: Edgar Allen Poe And The Forging Of American Science."
The hosts for this abbreviated program segment are John Kealey and Rick Sweet.
The 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Allison Beach, professor of Medieval History at The University Of St. Andrews (Scotland) is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #481. She joins host Jay Swords, and history buffs Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet, to discuss "Women As Scribes: Book Production And Monastic Reform In Twelfth Century Bavaria."
The 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!
Dr. Allison Beach, professor of Medieval History at The University Of St. Andrews (Scotland) is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #481. She joins host Jay Swords, and history buffs Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet, to discuss "Women As Scribes: Book Production And Monastic Reform In Twelfth Century Bavaria."
The 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!
Dr. Caitjan Gainty, Historian Of Health And Healthcare at Kings College London (England) and Co-Founder of the Healthy Scepticism Project, is the guest for "ROI" edition #482. The topic discussed is: Reversing Death: The Weird History Of Resuscitation.
The host for this program is John Kealey. The history buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
The 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Caitjan Gainty, Historian Of Health And Healthcare at Kings College London (England) and Co-Founder of the Healthy Scepticism Project, is the guest for "ROI" edition #482. The topic discussed is: Reversing Death: The Weird History Of Resuscitation.
The host for this program is John Kealey. The history buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
The 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Toby Payone, Uniserve Director for The Iowa Education Association, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the 2022 Elections In Iowa.
The host for the 492nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
The 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!
Toby Payone, Uniserve Director for The Iowa Education Association, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the 2022 Elections In Iowa.
The host for the 492nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
The 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!
Dan Kois, writer, editor and podcaster at Slate Magazine (New York), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time."
The host for episode #484 is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This is the annual "Halloween" program in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" series.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dan Kois, writer, editor and podcaster at Slate Magazine (New York), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time."
The host for episode #484 is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This is the annual "Halloween" program in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" series.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), joins the "ROI" team to discuss the topic, "German History In Documents And Images Website."
The host for the 480th edition is John Kealey, and history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), joins the "ROI" team to discuss the topic, "German History In Documents And Images Website."
The host for the 480th edition is John Kealey, and history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Taulby Edmondson, adjunct professor of History, Religion, And Culture at Virginia Tech. University, is the guest for episode #479 in this series. He joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his article, "The Campus Confederate Legacy We're Not Talking About."
The host for this edition is John Kealey. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Taulby Edmondson, adjunct professor of History, Religion, And Culture at Virginia Tech. University, is the guest for episode #479 in this series. He joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his article, "The Campus Confederate Legacy We're Not Talking About."
The host for this edition is John Kealey. The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Dan Davis, professor of Classics, History and Marine Archaeology in the History Department at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency.
The host for the 478th episode in this series is Jay Swords. History buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Dan Davis, professor of Classics, History and Marine Archaeology in the History Department at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency.
The host for the 478th episode in this series is Jay Swords. History buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Author James Kenyon joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book "Echoes In The Hallways" for the 477th edition in this series.
The host for this episdoe is Jay Swords, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Author James Kenyon joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book "Echoes In The Hallways" for the 477th edition in this series.
The host for this episdoe is Jay Swords, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
John Doershuk, Iowa State Archaeologist and Director Of The State Archaeologist and Adjunct Associate Professor Of Anthropology At The University Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 476. Today's discussion topic is: "The Ancient People Of Iowa."
The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: John Doershuk, Iowa State Archaeologist and Director Of The State Archaeologist and Adjunct Associate Professor Of Anthropology At The University Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 476. Today's discussion topic is: "The Ancient People Of Iowa."
The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Enfys McMurry, Iowa historian and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Continental Flight 11 for the 475th episode in this series.
The host for this edition is John Kealey. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Enfys McMurry, Iowa historian and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Continental Flight 11 for the 475th episode in this series.
The host for this edition is John Kealey. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
This is the final episode in the 2021-22 season.
Dr. Emily Godbey, associate professor of Art And Visual Culture in The College Of Design at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to talk about butter sculpture and the development of refrigeration.
The host for episode #474 is Jay Swords. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
This is the final episode in the 2021-22 season.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Emily Godbey, associate professor of Art And Visual Culture in The College Of Design at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to talk about butter sculpture and the development of refrigeration.
The host for episode #474 is Jay Swords. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" history buff and Jen Broders, teacher at Pleasant Valley Middle School, join the program today to discuss the "Cedar County Cow Wars Of 1931."
The host for the 473rd edition of this series is Jay Swords. History buffs for this show are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" history buff and Jen Broders, teacher at Pleasant Valley Middle School, join the program today to discuss the "Cedar County Cow Wars Of 1931."
The host for the 473rd edition of this series is Jay Swords. History buffs for this show are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Sam Jackson, assistant professor in The College Of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, And Cybersecurity at The University Of Albany (New York), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Oath Keepers: Patriotism And the Edge Of Violence In A Right-Wing Anti-Government Group."
The host for episode #472 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sam Jackson, assistant professor in The College Of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, And Cybersecurity at The University Of Albany (New York), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Oath Keepers: Patriotism And the Edge Of Violence In A Right-Wing Anti-Government Group."
The host for episode #472 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Tara Nurin, adjunct Beer 101 instructor at Wilmington University, Beer And Spirits Contributor to Forbes Magazine, and former co-host of the "What's On Tap" weekly television show (Pennsylvania), is the guest for "ROI" episode #471.
Tara will discuss, "A Woman's Place Is In The Brewhouse: A Forgotten History Of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches and CEOs."
The host for this edition in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program series is John Kealey. History buffs are Brett Monnard and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Tara Nurin, adjunct Beer 101 instructor at Wilmington University, Beer And Spirits Contributor to Forbes Magazine, and former co-host of the "What's On Tap" weekly television show (Pennsylvania), is the guest for "ROI" episode #471.
Tara will discuss, "A Woman's Place Is In The Brewhouse: A Forgotten History Of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches and CEOs."
The host for this edition in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program series is John Kealey. History buffs are Brett Monnard and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Emily VanWaerdhuizen, Rock Island (Illinois) Karpelas Manuscript Museum Collections Coordinator, joins the "ROI" group to chat about this unique manuscript collection.
The host for the 470th show in this series is John Kealey. Today's history buffs are Brett Monnard and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily VanWaerdhuizen, Rock Island (Illinois) Karpelas Manuscript Museum Collections Coordinator, joins the "ROI" group to chat about this unique manuscript collection.
The host for the 470th show in this series is John Kealey. Today's history buffs are Brett Monnard and Jay Swords.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Valerie Trouet, professor in the Laboratory Of Tree-Ring Research at the University Of Arizona, is the guest for "ROI" episode 469. Dr. Trouet joins the panelists to discuss "Tree Story: The History Of The World Written In Rings."
Rick Sweet is the host for this edition in the "ROI" program series, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Valerie Trouet, professor in the Laboratory Of Tree-Ring Research at the University Of Arizona, is the guest for "ROI" episode 469. Dr. Trouet joins the panelists to discuss "Tree Story: The History Of The World Written In Rings."
Rick Sweet is the host for this edition in the "ROI" program series, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Ben Raines, award-winning environmental journalist and documentary film maker from Alabama, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss "The Last Slave Ship: The True Story Of How Clotilda Was Found, Her Descendants, And An Extraordinary Reckoning."
Rick Sweet is the host of episode #468. History buffs for this edition are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Ben Raines, award-winning environmental journalist and documentary film maker from Alabama, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss "The Last Slave Ship: The True Story Of How Clotilda Was Found, Her Descendants, And An Extraordinary Reckoning."
Rick Sweet is the host of episode #468. History buffs for this edition are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Peter Makovicky, professor in the Department Of Earth And Environmental Sciences at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Dinosaurs In Missouri" for the 467th edition in this program series.
The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Peter Makovicky, professor in the Department Of Earth And Environmental Sciences at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Dinosaurs In Missouri" for the 467th edition in this program series.
The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Curtis Edwards, William M. And Gail M. Plater Chair Of Liberal Arts At Indiana University, Indianapolis (Indiana), joins the "ROI" program to discuss "Muslims In The Heartland."
The host for the 466th episode in this series is Jay Swords. Ed Broders is this week's "history buff."
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Curtis Edwards, William M. And Gail M. Plater Chair Of Liberal Arts At Indiana University, Indianapolis (Indiana), joins the "ROI" program to discuss "Muslims In The Heartland."
The host for the 466th episode in this series is Jay Swords. Ed Broders is this week's "history buff."
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Caleb Elfenbein, associate professor of history and religious studies at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 465. Dr. Elfenbein joins the team to talk about "Fear In Our Hearts: What Islamophobia Tells Us About America."
The host for this edition is John Kealey. History buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Caleb Elfenbein, associate professor of history and religious studies at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 465. Dr. Elfenbein joins the team to talk about "Fear In Our Hearts: What Islamophobia Tells Us About America."
The host for this edition is John Kealey. History buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jacqui Byrne, founder of FlexSchool, and Brett Monnard, FlexSchool history teacher, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program to discuss "FlexSchool: Serving Neurodiverse Students."
The host for the 464th edition in this series is John Kealey, and Rick Sweet is this week's history buff.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Jacqui Byrne, founder of FlexSchool, and Brett Monnard, FlexSchool history teacher, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program to discuss "FlexSchool: Serving Neurodiverse Students."
The host for the 464th edition in this series is John Kealey, and Rick Sweet is this week's history buff.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Nicholas Longrich, senior lecturer in Evolutionary Biology at The University Of Bath (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss "How A Handful Of Pre-Historic Geniuses Launched Humanity's Technological Revolution."
The host for the 463rd edition of this series is John Kealey, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Sophia White, professor of American Studies at The University Of Notre Dame (Indiana), is the guest for "ROI" episode #462. She joins the team to discuss her book "Voices Of The Enslaved: Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana."
The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sophia White, professor of American Studies at The University Of Notre Dame (Indiana), is the guest for "ROI" episode #462. She joins the team to discuss her book "Voices Of The Enslaved: Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana."
The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Anna Peterson, associate professor of history at Luther College (Iowa), joins the "ROI" group to discuss the "History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States."
The host for episode 461 is John Kealey, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Anna Peterson, associate professor of history at Luther College (Iowa), joins the "ROI" group to discuss the "History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States."
The host for episode 461 is John Kealey, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Hannibal Johnson, author and consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion issues (Oklahoma), is the guest for "ROI" episode 460. This edition's discussion topic is: "Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma."
The host for this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Hannibal Johnson, author and consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion issues (Oklahoma), is the guest for "ROI" episode 460. This edition's discussion topic is: "Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma."
The host for this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
The 458th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" welcomes Dr. Carol Stabile, professor and acting dean at The University Of Oregon. Dr. Stabile joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: "The Broadcast 41: Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist."
Jay Swords is the host for episode 458. Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard are history buffs for this edition.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: The 458th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" welcomes Dr. Carol Stabile, professor and acting dean at The University Of Oregon. Dr. Stabile joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: "The Broadcast 41: Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist."
Jay Swords is the host for episode 458. Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard are history buffs for this edition.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Dillon Carroll, author and history faculty member at Butte College (California), is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #457. Dr. Dillon joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers."
The host for episode #457 is John Kealey. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Dillon Carroll, author and history faculty member at Butte College (California), is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #457. Dr. Dillon joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers."
The host for episode #457 is John Kealey. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kathleen Woida, author, adjunct professor at The University Of Iowa, and retired member of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to talk about "Iowa's Remarkable Soils: The Story Of Our Most Valuable Resource And How We Can Save It."
The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Dr. Kathleen Woida, author, adjunct professor at The University Of Iowa, and retired member of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to talk about "Iowa's Remarkable Soils: The Story Of Our Most Valuable Resource And How We Can Save It."
The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Connors, associate professor of history at The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City" for the 455th episode in this series.
The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Connors, associate professor of history at The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City" for the 455th episode in this series.
The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
The "ROI" Lit Circle discusses 'The Tyranny Of Merit,' by Michael Sandel. This is the 454th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."
The host for this program is Jay Swords. Guests include Jay, Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI" Lit Circle discusses 'The Tyranny Of Merit,' by Michael Sandel. This is the 454th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."
The host for this program is Jay Swords. Guests include Jay, Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI" panelists welcome Kathleen Wellman, Dedman Family Distinguished Professor Of History and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor for Southern Methodist University (Texas), to talk about "Hijacking History: How The Christian Right Is Teaching History And Why It Matters." This is the 453rd episode in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program series.
The host for the 453rd program is Jay Swords. History buffs for this episode are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
The "ROI" panelists welcome Kathleen Wellman, Dedman Family Distinguished Professor Of History and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor for Southern Methodist University (Texas), to talk about "Hijacking History: How The Christian Right Is Teaching History And Why It Matters." This is the 453rd episode in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program series.
The host for the 453rd program is Jay Swords. History buffs for this episode are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes Kelly Lao, Executive Director Of The German American Heritage Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA, to the 452nd edition of this series to discuss "Hidden Hapsburgs: 1848-68."
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #452 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes Kelly Lao, Executive Director Of The German American Heritage Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA, to the 452nd edition of this series to discuss "Hidden Hapsburgs: 1848-68."
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #452 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
The 451st episode in this series features guest Leo Landis, curator of the Iowa State Historical Society. Leo joins the group to discuss "Iowa And The Influenza Pandemic: 1918-20."
The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #451 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS DISCUSSION: The 451st episode in this series features guest Leo Landis, curator of the Iowa State Historical Society. Leo joins the group to discuss "Iowa And The Influenza Pandemic: 1918-20."
The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #451 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Clay Norris, Executive Director Of The Iowa Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, joins the "ROI" panelists for a discussion on The Hall for the 450th edition of this series.
The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #450 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Clay Norris, Executive Director Of The Iowa Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, joins the "ROI" panelists for a discussion on The Hall for the 450th edition of this series.
The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #450 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Kate Moore joins the "ROI" team to talk about her book The Radium Girls: The Dark Story Of America's Shining Women for the 449th edition in this series.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #449 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Author Kate Moore joins the "ROI" team to talk about her book The Radium Girls: The Dark Story Of America's Shining Women for the 449th edition in this series.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #449 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Don Elder, retired U.S. Army colonel, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his perspective on the War In Ukraine for the 459th edition in this series.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #459 are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Don Elder, retired U.S. Army colonel, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his perspective on the War In Ukraine for the 459th edition in this series.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #459 are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Toby Paone, Director for the Great River Uniserve Of The Iowa Education Association, returns to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" as a the guest for the 448th edition in this series. Toby joins the panelists to discuss Education And Iowa Politics: 2022.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #448 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Toby Paone, Director for the Great River Uniserve Of The Iowa Education Association, returns to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" as a the guest for the 448th edition in this series. Toby joins the panelists to discuss Education And Iowa Politics: 2022.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #448 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale University, Connecticut, is the guest for the 447th program in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" series. Join the "ROI" team as they discuss "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation: 1760-1840" with Professor Amar.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #447 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale University, Connecticut, is the guest for the 447th program in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" series. Join the "ROI" team as they discuss "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation: 1760-1840" with Professor Amar.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #447 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Catherine Goebel, Paul A. Anderson Professor Of Art History at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois (USA), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for the 446th episode in this series to talk about artist James McNeil Whistler and his critics.
The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #446 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Catherine Goebel, Paul A. Anderson Professor Of Art History at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois (USA), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for the 446th episode in this series to talk about artist James McNeil Whistler and his critics.
BONUS DISCUSSION: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" historians welcome Rachelle Chase, author and Creator of the Non-Profit Uniting Through History Program (Iowa) for the 445th edition of this series.
The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #445 are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" historians welcome Rachelle Chase, author and Creator of the Non-Profit Uniting Through History Program (Iowa) for the 445th edition of this series.
The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #445 are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.
This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"
This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"
This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Departments of Religious Studies and Gender and Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her book Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland.
Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Departments of Religious Studies and Gender and Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her book Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland.
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Bruce Greyson, Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry at The University Of Virginia, is the guest for episode #442 to talk about his book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life And Beyond.
Dr. Bruce Greyson, Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry at The University Of Virginia, is the guest for episode #442 to talk about his book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life And Beyond.
Join us for a bonus discussion of this episode! Author Don O'Shea is the guest for the 440th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." He joins the group to talk about his book Memories of The Great Depression: A Time Forgotten.
Author Don O'Shea is the guest for the 440th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." He joins the group to talk about his book Memories of The Great Depression: A Time Forgotten.
BONUS questions from the 439th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Dan Davis, associate professor of classics at Luther College, joins the ROI team to discuss "Caesarea Maritima: Excavating in the City of Herod."
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 438th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Eric H. Cline, author, historian, archaeologist, and professor of ancient history and archaeology at The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, is a Professor of Classics and Anthropology and the former Chair of the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, as well as Director of the GWU Capitol Archaeological Institute. He joins the "ROI" team for the 438th edition of this series to discuss his book: "1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed."
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 437th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Seth Moran, a research seismologist at The Cascades Volcano Observatory, joins the ROI team to talk about Mt. St. Helens in Washington State and why the volcano is not where it should be.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 435th episode.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Jamie Tehrani, professor of anthropology at Durham University, is the guest for the 435th edition of this series. He discusses the topic, "The True Age of Fairytales."
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 434th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Boston University Clinical Professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing is the guest for the 434th episode of this series to discuss her article, "Behind from the Start: How America’s War on the Poor is Harming Our Most Vulnerable Children."
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 433rd episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Ritchie Robertson, D.Phil. (M.A. Edinburgh), FBA, Taylor Professor of the German Language and Literature, Emeritus Fellow of The Queen’s College (The University Of Oxford), is this episode's distinguished guest. The subject of this discussion is his recent work, The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness 1680-1790 (London: Penguin, 2020; New York: HarperCollins, 2021).
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 432nd episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Brian Roberts, professor of history at the University of Northern Iowa, discusses his book published in 2000, "American Alchemy: The California Gold Rush And Middle-Class Culture," which won awards for best work on the cultural history of the American West.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 431st episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Thomas Lecaque, a faculty member at Grand View University, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant team to talk about how bad medieval history feeds far-right fantasies.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 441st ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dawn Wohlford-Metallo, visual arts director at Quad City Arts, is the guest for the 441st edition of Relevant or Irrelevant. Dawn joins the group to discuss the current exhibit at Quad City Arts: Art In Lockdown.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from our Halloween Special!
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
It's Halloween weekend, and the Relevant or Irrelevant team gets into the holiday spirit with a special episode focused on ghost stories!
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 430th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Myke Cole, author of The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy, is the guest for the 430th episode of Relevant or Irrelevant.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 428th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dieter Drake, RAGBRAI's ride director, is the guest for this episode of Relevant or Irrelevant. He discusses the annual bicycle race across the state of Iowa.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Christina Shutt, from The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum, is the guest for the 425th edition of "ROI" to discuss "State Of Sound: A World of Music From Illinois."
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 424th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Nancy Priester Hayes is the guest on the 424th edition of this series to discuss her thesis: "Precarious Paradise: Toolesboro, Iowa."
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 422nd episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 421st episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Meredith McCarroll joins the ROI team to discuss "Appalachian Reckoning." McCarroll is the co-editor of this book. It is a collection of essays and creative work from people who live in the Appalachian.
McCarroll is English Director of Writing and Rhetoric, Director of the First-Year Writing Seminar Program, and a Lecturer in English at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 419th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Kyle Munson, a lifelong journalist, storyteller, writer, and content creator, who spent 24 years in daily news with The Des Moines Register, is the guest for the 419th edition of ROI. Kyle joins the panel to talk about The Western Iowa Journalism Foundation.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 418th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
"Time, Autonomy and Obsolescence: Inequality, Precarity and Work Amidst 21st Century Technology Change and Pandemic Crisis" is the scope of the topic on this edition of ROI with special guest Dr. Amy Bix, Professor of History at Iowa State University.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 417th ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Paul Lasley, professor of sociology at Iowa State University, is the guest for the 417th episode of Relevant or Irrelevant. He joins the panel to discuss Iowa's Rural-Urban Schism.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 416th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
John Brassard Jr. is the guest for the 416th episode of this series. He discusses The Long Grove, Iowa, Bank Robbery of 1921 with the "ROI" team.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 415th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Andrew Sorenson joins the "Relevant or Irrelevant" team to discuss the ancient history of fire. Fr. Sorenson is a post-doctoral researcher in Human Origins and Material Culture Studies at Leiden University, The Netherlands.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
BONUS questions from the 413th episode of ROI.
Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.
Dr. Scott Stull is the guest for the 413th episode of this series to discuss his article, "Experimental Archaeology as Participant Observation: A Perspective from Medieval Food."
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BONUS questions from the 412th episode of ROI.
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Larissa "Kat" Tracy, Ph.D., Professor of Medieval Literature at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, is the guest on the 412th edition of Relevant or Irrelevant. She joins the team to discuss execution and exile in medieval and early modern Europe.
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BONUS questions from the 411th ROI.
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Freelance writer and Hugo award-winning podcaster Annalee Newitz is this week's guest. She joins the ROI panelists to discuss
her book "Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age."
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BONUS questions from the 410th episode of ROI.
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Sara Millhouse, the associate editor of Big River Magazine, is the guest for the 410th episode of Relevant or Irrelevant. The discussion topic is centered on Black settlers in Wisconsin's driftless area.
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BONUS questions from the 409th episode of ROI.
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Paul Moses, former Newsday city editor and senior religion writer, is a professor of journalism at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He was the lead writer on a Newsday team that won the Pulitzer Prize. Paul and the ROI team discuss his book The Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace in the 409th edition of this series.
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BONUS questions from the 408th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Joy Connolly, President of the American Council of Learned Societies, joins the ROI panelists to discuss the Life of Roman Republicanism.
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BONUS questions from the 407th edition of ROI.
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Dr. Lynn Brant, retired professor of geology at the University Of Northern Iowa, is the guest for Relevant or Irrelevant episode 407. The subject of this edition is the Religious Significance of Geology.
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BONUS questions from the 406th ROI.
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The guest for Relevant or Irrelevant episode 406 is Dr. Glenn Storey, Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Iowa. The "ROI" panelists will discuss the archeology of ancient cities with Dr. Storey.
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BONUS questions from the 405th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Victor Camp, retired professor of geological sciences at San Diego State University, is the guest for the 405th Relevant or Irrelevant. The topic for this discussion is: "The Case For A Long-lived And Robust Yellowstone Hotspot."
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BONUS questions from the 404th episode of ROI.
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Dr. William Meadows, head of the Missouri State Native American Studies Committee, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panelists to talk about The Code Talkers Legacy.
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BONUS questions from the 403 episode of ROI.
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The subject for the 403rd edition of ROI is The Colonel Davenport (Iowa) Foundation and Historical House. Bill Hampes, a board member at the foundation, is the special guest on this program.
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BONUS questions from the 414th episode of ROI.
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In this episode, Vanessa Sage, Assistant Curator at The Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa, joins the ROI panelists to discuss the exhibit: "For America: 200 Years of Painting from The National Academy Of Design."
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BONUS questions from the 402nd episode of ROI.
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In this episode, Dr. Timothy Walch, Director Emeritus of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, West Branch, Iowa, joins the show to discuss the origin and evolution of the Presidential Library system.
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BONUS questions from the 401st episode of ROI.
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Dr. Thomas McGovern, professor at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center, joins the ROI panel to discuss Norse Greenland settlements on the 401st edition of this series.
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BONUS questions from the 400th episode of ROI.
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The Relevant or Irrelevant team is celebrating episode 400 with special guest Dr. Sara Butler, King George III Professor of English History at Ohio State University, to discuss her recent article, More than Mothers: Juries of Matrons and Pleas of the Belly in Medieval England.
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BONUS questions from the 399th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Robert Dise, associate professor of History at the University of Northern Iowa, joins the ROI team to discuss the history of the Bible.
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BONUS questions from the 398th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Douglas MacDonald joins the ROI team to discuss prehistoric human activity at the site of Yellowstone National Park.
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BONUS questions from the 397th ROI.
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Dr. Jamie Kreiner, associate professor of history at the University of Georgia, is this week's guest. She joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panelists to talk about her article How To Reduce Digital Distractions: Advice From Medieval Monks.
She is the author of The Social Life of Hagiography in the Merovingian Kingdom (2014) and her latest book, Legions of Pigs in The Early Medieval West (2020). She lives in Athens, Georgia.
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Bonus questions from the 396th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Adrienne Mayor, author of The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World, is the guest on the 396th episode of Relevant or Irrelevant. Dr. Mayor is a Research Scholar at Stanford University.
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BONUS questions from the 395th episode of ROI.
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Sharon Andresen, volunteer coordinator for the Forest Grove School No. 5 Rehabilitation Project, discusses this Bettendorf, Iowa, landmark with the ROI panelists on the 395th edition in this series.
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BONUS questions from the 394th edition of ROI.
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Dr. Joy Navan, licensed psychological associate and educational consultant at The Amend Group, is the guest for the 394th edition of ROI. They discuss her book, On Gifted Elders: Awareness, Aspirations, Advocacy.
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BONUS questions from the 393rd edition of ROI.
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Dr. Timothy Walch, author and Director Emeritus of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, is the guest on the 393rd edition of this series. He joins the panelist to discuss his book Irish Iowa.
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BONUS questions from the 392nd episode of ROI.
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Dr. Michael Schneider, Provost, Dean of the College and Professor of History, at Knox College joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panel to discuss women leaders in diplomacy across the Pacific.
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BONUS questions from the 391st episode of ROI.
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Gerda Preston-Hartman, from The Mines of Spain (Dubuque, Iowa) joins the Relevant or Irrelevant crew to discuss this scenic recreation area overlooking the Mississippi River on the 391st show.
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BONUS questions from the 390th episode of ROI.
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Sarah Star, Visiting Professor of English at Kenyon College (Gambier, Ohio) joins the Relevant or Irrelevant team to talk about Henry Daniel and The Liber Uricrisiarum, the earliest known work of academic medicine written in Middle English, for the 390th edition of this series.
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BONUS questions from the 388th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Amy Bix, Professor Of History at Iowa State University, joins the ROI team to talk about her book Girls Coming to Tech!: A History of American Engineering Education for Women (MIT Press, 2013).
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BONUS questions from the 387th episode of ROI.
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Relevant or Irrelevant is honored to have journalist Tom Philpott as our guest for the 387th edition of this series. This week, the panel discusses Philpott's book, Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It.
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BONUS questions from the 386th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Margaret Morse, Associate Professor of Art History and Fine Arts Division Chair at Augustana College (Rock Island, Illinois, USA) joins the ROI group to discuss the 500th anniversary of the death of Italian Renaissance painter Raphael.
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BONUS questions from the 385th episode of ROI.
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Angie Weikert, Manager of Artifact Acquisitions at The National Pearl Button Museum, is the guest for 385th episode of ROI. She joins the group to talk about the museum and saving the Fairport (Iowa) Fish Hatchery.
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BONUS questions from the 384th edition of 𝘙𝘖𝘐.
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Dr. Julie Courtwright, Associate Professor of History at Iowa State University, joins the ROI history buffs to discuss her book, Prairie Fire: A Great Plains History, published by the University Press of Kansas in 2011. Prairie Fire won the Kansas Notable Book Award, given by the State Library, and was a Caroline Bancroft Honor Book Selection, designated by the Denver Public Library, Western History Division.
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BONUS questions from the 383rd episode of ROI.
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Dr. Kristy Wilson Bowers, Assistant Professor of History at The University Of Missouri, discusses the history of social distancing with the ROI team on the 383rd edition of the series.
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Former Governor-General Dr. George Garmany, of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panel to discuss the 400th anniversary of the landing of The Mayflower on the 382nd edition of this series.
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BONUS questions from the 389th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Justin Holmes, Associate Professor of Political Science, is the guest for the 389th edition of ROI. Dr. Holmes discusses the 2020 Election with the group.
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BONUS questions from the 381st episode ofROI.
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Ryan Saddler, Associate Vice President For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, joins the ROI panelists to talk about "The Black Experience In Davenport, Iowa."
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BONUS questions from the 380th episode of ROI.
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Dr. Brian Roberts, Professor of History at the University of Northern Iowa, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant discussion to help us learn more about his 2017 book Blackface Nation: Race, Reform, and Identity in American Popular Music, 1812-1925.
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BONUS questions from the 379th episode of ROI.
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Author Dave Coopman is the guest for the 379th program in the ROI series. In this edition, we explore the history of WOC Radio, Davenport, IA, USA.
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BONUS questions from the 378th episode of ROI.
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Ana Duggan, an adjunct faculty member at McMaster University in Canada, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panelists to discuss "The American Civil War: A Molecular Study Of Smallpox.
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BONUS questions from the 377th episode of ROI
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Dr. James Hutchisson, professor of English at The Citadel, joins the ROI panelists to discuss his book Ernest Hemingway: A New Life.
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BONUS questions from the 376th edition of "ROI"
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Author John Brassard joins the ROI team for a discussion about the economic history of Bettendorf (Iowa).
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BONUS questions from the 375th edition of "ROI"
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Author and historian Dave Coopman joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 100th anniversary of broadcast radio in the United States for the 375th installment of this series.
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BONUS questions from the 374th edition of "ROI".
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The guest for the 374th edition of Relevant or Irrelevant is Dr. Michael Livingston, Professor Of English at The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, who joins the panelists to talk about The Battle of Brunanburh.
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BONUS questions from the 373rd edition of ROI.
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Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Professor of History at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" team for the 373rd edition of the program. The topic for this discussion is: Jesus and John Wayne.
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BONUS question from the 372nd edition of "ROI."
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Dr. Catherine Rymph, Professor and Chair Of The Department Of History at The University Of Missouri, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on this edition.
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BONUS questions from the 371st edition of "ROI."
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Tom Lahl joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss COVID-19 and the disruption of the food supply chain for the 371st edition of the series.
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Megan Ruiz, executive director of the Presentation Lantern Center in Dubuque, Iowa, is the guest for the 370th edition of"ROI." The Presentation Lantern Center offers hospitality, advocacy, and education to adult immigrants, including tutoring in English language skills and citizenship test preparation.
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BONUS questions from the 370th edition of ROI.
This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
BONUS questions from the 369th episode of ROI.
This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Dr. Denise Lajimodiere is the guest for the 369th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The program topic this week is "American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact On Native American Culture."
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BONUS questions form the 368th episode of ROI.
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Author Keane Bonath is the guest for the 368th "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program. Keane and the "ROI" panelists will discuss what happens behind the scenes at The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minn., USA.
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Dr. Loren Davis is the guest for the 367th episode of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The topic for this program is "Early Human History Of The Northwest Coast."
Dr. Darren Byler a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is the guest for the 366th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." Dr. Byler talks with the ROI panelists about the subject of Uighur Muslim Voices In China.
COVID-19 has been tough on many businesses, but some - like Mississippi River Distilling Company, in LeClaire, Iowa - are finding ways to stay economically viable and help their community. Co-owner Ryan Burchett joins the "ROI" panel to talk about retooling his operation during the COVID-19 "war effort."
Author Linda McCann is the guest on the 264th edition of "ROI" to discuss her book "POWs In Iowa: 1943-1946."
Matt Parbs, executive director of The Sawmill Museum, discusses his book, Hidden History Of Clinton, Iowa, with the ROI crew on the 363rd edition of the program. The Sawmill Museum is located in Clinton, Iowa. The museum tells the history of the area's role in the lumber industry.
This week, Cyndi Sweet joins the show to talk about "Teaching Iowa History" an Iowa Museum Association program. The program highlights the importance of primary sources and helps teachers create lesson plans. Sweet is the Executive Director of The Iowa Museum Association.
You can learn more about the Teaching Iowa History project here: https://www.iowamuseums.org/Public/Teaching_Iowa_History_Project/Public/Teaching_Iowa_History_Project.aspx#:~:text=Teaching%20Iowa%20History%20provides%20an,schools%20into%20closer%20alignment%20and
Journalist E.J. Dionne joins the 361st episode of ROI to discuss his book "Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country." Dionne currently writes a political column for the Washington Post. He is also a government professor at Georgetown University.
In this episode, Julie Reed, PhD, associate professor of history at Penn State University, joins the ROI team to discuss the the Cherokee Tribe.
After experiencing infidelity and amidst the popularity of the hit HBO drama, Game of Thrones, Larissa "Kat" Tracy, PhD, Professor of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, decided to delve deeper into medieval adultery, treason, and the laws surrounding them. The result is her book - Treason: Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame.
The group discusses Tracy's findings and debunk some stereotypes about the laws surrounding medieval treason and how these topics are explored in literature.
Author and podcaster Danièle Cybulskie joins the ROI panel to discuss facts and fiction about Medieval Europe. Cybulskie wrote her book "Life in Medieval Eurpoe: Fact and Fiction" to help debunk myths surrounding life during that time period. From food to hygiene and love and sex, Cybulskie answers some of the most common misconceptions about the era.
Author and journalist Anu Partanen joins the ROI team to discuss her book, "The Nordic Theory of Everything." In it, she compares and contrasts the differences of life in the United States and life in the Nordic Region.
Partanen moved to the U.S. from Finland in 2008.
John Keith, former Harpo Radio production director, joins the ROI team to discuss the "Oprah Culture." Harpo Radio produced and broadcast the "Oprah and Friends" channel on XM Radio from 2006 to 2015.
Rick Sweet, Clinton Symphony Orchestra treasurer, joins the ROI panel to talk about COVID-19's affect on the Clinton, Iowa, Symphony Orchestra.
Director of the Great River UniServ Unit of the Iowa State Education Association, Toby Paone, joins the ROI team to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Iowa Public Schools.
Rebecca Wiley, Iowa Masonic Health Facilities marketing director, joins the ROI panelists to discuss the William Bettendorf Mansion. The historic mansion is attached to the Iowa Masonic Health Facilities, which is a non-profit health care center located in Bettendorf, Iowa. The mansion and health center sit on a 22-acre bluff which oversees the Mississippi River.
Author, historian, and biographer Stacy Cordery, joins the ROI panel to discuss the woman who founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Juliette Gordon Low. Cordery is the author of "Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts."
In this episode, Simon Cordery, History Department Chair at Iowa State University, joins the ROI team to discuss Albert Benton Pullman, who is best known for his historic involvement in the luxury train car industry.
In this episode, Professor Wallace Hettle, University of Northern Iowa, joins the ROI team to discuss the "American Radical Tradition."