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Relevant or Irrelevant

413 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratings

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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Episodes

BONUS: The Life And Death Of The American Mall

April 27, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall."   The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! ...

The Life And Death Of The American Mall

April 27, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall."   The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Lost Nation: The Ioway

April 20, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation:  The Ioway."   The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS: Lost Nation: The Ioway

April 20, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation:  The Ioway."   The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS: Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans

April 13, 2024 03:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk:  The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans. The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambro...

Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans

April 13, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk:  The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans. The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  Thi...

BONUS: Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

April 06, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact." The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program are Terri Toppler 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...

Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

April 06, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact." The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program are Terri Toppler 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 ...

BONUS: The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

March 30, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa." The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  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,...

The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

March 30, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa." The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  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 Univer...

A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play

March 23, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Dr. Robert Jones, staff member and tutor at Advanced Studies In England and visiting scholar in History at Franklin And Marshal College (United Kingdom and Pennsylvania), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword:  Power, Piety, And Play." The host for the 553rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), an...

BONUS: Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800

March 16, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture:  The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement:  1730-1800." The host for the 552nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the host...

Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800

March 16, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture:  The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement:  1730-1800." The host for the 552nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s),...

BONUS: What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

March 09, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?" The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet 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 Univ...

What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

March 09, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?" The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet 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, ...

Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

March 02, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans:  Conquerors Of Europe." The host for the 550th 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...

BONUS: Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

March 02, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans:  Conquerors Of Europe." The host for the 550th 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 Universit...

The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

February 24, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash:  How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929." The host for the 549th 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 ...

BONUS: The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

February 24, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash:  How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929." The host for the 549th 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 t...

BONUS: Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

February 17, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune. 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 recor...

Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

February 17, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune. 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....

BONUS: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

February 10, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series.  The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is:  'Stare Decisis':  U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind. The host for this week is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are...

'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

February 10, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series.  The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is:  'Stare Decisis':  U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the ho...

The Wienermobile

February 03, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile! The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Rick Sweet 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, Dave...

BONUS: The Wienermobile

February 03, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile! The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Rick Sweet 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. Ambro...

BONUS: Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

January 27, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois). The host for the 545th episode 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!

Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

January 27, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois). The host for the 545th episode 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!

Teaching Chaucer

January 20, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer. The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords.  The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose Univers...

BONUS: Teaching Chaucer

January 20, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer. The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords.  The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, ...

The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

January 13, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation." The host for the 543rd 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 i...

BONUS: The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

January 13, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation." The host for the 543rd 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 Universi...

Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

January 06, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities." The host for this edition 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, Io...

BONUS: Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

January 06, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities." The host for this edition 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 Univer...

BONUS: Knoops Hall (Part 2)

December 30, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

(Warning:  Language advisory for this segment.  Listener discretion is advised.) BONUS DISCUSSION:  Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2). The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 KAL...

Knoops Hall (Part 2)

December 30, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2). The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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: QC Paws

December 23, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Kayla Forret-Munoz, vice president of QC Paws and Damien Swords, board member of QC Paws, join the "ROI" team to disucss their organization. The host for the 540th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Terri Toppler 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 program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenpor...

QC Paws

December 23, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Kayla Forret-Munoz, vice president of QC Paws and Damien Swords, board member of QC Paws, join the "ROI" team to disucss their organization. The host for the 540th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Terri Toppler 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 program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS: Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

December 16, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Brett Monnard, Felxschool history teacher and "ROI" staff member, joins the discussion topic:  "How To Decide If Your Student Would Benefit From A 2E Specialty School." The host for the 539th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buff is 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 Universit...

Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

December 16, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Brett Monnard, Felxschool history teacher and "ROI" staff member, joins the discussion topic:  "How To Decide If Your Student Would Benefit From A 2E Specialty School." The host for the 539th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buff is 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,...

BONUS: What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About

December 09, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Ann Finkbeiner, freelance science writer, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss, "What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About." The host for the 538th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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,...

What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About

December 09, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ann Finkbeiner, freelance science writer, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss, "What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About." The host for the 538th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

December 02, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Rachel Heise, general manager of The Great Revivalist Brewery, Clinton, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss this community destination.   The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

December 02, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Rachel Heise, general manager of The Great Revivalist Brewery, Clinton, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss this community destination.   The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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: Medieval Manners For A Modern World

November 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Chivalry And Courtesy:  Medieval Manners For A Modern World" on the 536th edition in this series. The host for this program is John Kealey, 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, S...

Medieval Manners For A Modern World

November 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Author and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Chivalry And Courtesy:  Medieval Manners For A Modern World" on the 536th edition in this series. The host for this program is John Kealey, 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 Universi...

Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World

November 18, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha:  The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World." The host for the 535th edition in this series is John Kealey.  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,...

BONUS: Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World

November 18, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha:  The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World." The host for the 535th edition in this series is John Kealey.  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. ...

BONUS: Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli

November 11, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Craig Verniest, former graduate student at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Mexican playwright Rudolfo Usigli for the 534th episode in this series. The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Io...

Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli

November 11, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Craig Verniest, former graduate student at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Mexican playwright Rudolfo Usigli for the 534th episode in this series. The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950

November 04, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Author John Brassard joins the "ROI" team for episode #533 to discuss the St. Elizabeth's Fire of 1950.   The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!