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Relevant or Irrelevant
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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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Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States
2w ago00:30:31Tap to summarizeClara 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-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Transcribe →BONUS: Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States
2w ago00:14:09Tap to summarizeBONUS 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Transcribe →BONUS: Lesotho Food Relief
3w ago00:14:17Tap to summarizeBONUS 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 University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Transcribe →Lesotho Food Relief
3w ago00:29:24Tap to summarizeDr. 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 program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Transcribe →BONUS: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
Jun 2700:13:54Tap to summarizeBONUS 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!
Transcribe →Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
Jun 2700:28:42Tap to summarizeDr. 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!
Transcribe →We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
Jun 2000:29:37Tap to summarizeDr. 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!
Transcribe →BONUS: We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
Jun 2000:14:45Tap to summarizeBONUS 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!
Transcribe →BONUS: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
Jun 1200:10:43Tap to summarizeBONUS 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!
Transcribe →Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
Jun 1200:29:43Tap to summarizeAuthor 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!
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