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!
Episodes
BONUS DISCUSSION: Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival.
The host for the 674th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those ...
Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival.
The host for the 674th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambros...
Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities.
The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey.
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 progr...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities.
The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin and John Kealey.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambros...
Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project.
The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Lyn Fleming.
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 rec...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project.
The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Lyn Fleming.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose Univers...
Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze.
The host for the 671st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessa...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze.
The host for the 671st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the g...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and...
Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.
Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not n...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book: How To Be A Dissident.
The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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...
Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book: How To Be A Dissident.
The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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,...
Clara Tobin, assistant director and curator at The German American Heritage Center And Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the exhibit, "Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States."
The host for the 668th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Clara Tobin, assistant director and curator at The German American Heritage Center And Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the exhibit, "Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States."
The host for the 668th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 n...
Dr. Scott Rosenberg, H.O. Hirt professor of history at Wittenburg University, Springfield, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Lesotho food relief efforts.
The host for the 667th 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 progra...
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Scott Rosenberg, H.O. Hirt professor of history at Wittenburg University, Springfield, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Lesotho food relief efforts.
The host for the 667th 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...
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 U...
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 ...
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 ...
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 U...
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