Relevant or Irrelevant
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn 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: Vishnu Springs (Illinois)
January 27, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBBONUS 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!
Teaching Chaucer
January 20, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. 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 MBBONUS 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 MBDr. 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 MBBONUS 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...
BONUS: Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities
January 06, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBONUS 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...
Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities
January 06, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBDr. 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...
Knoops Hall (Part 2)
December 30, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBEd 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: 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...
QC Paws
December 23, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBKayla 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: QC Paws
December 23, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBBONUS 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...
Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?
December 16, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBrett 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: Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?
December 16, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBBONUS 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...
What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About
December 09, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAnn 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: What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About
December 09, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBONUS 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,...
BONUS: The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)
December 02, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBBONUS 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 MBRachel 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!
Medieval Manners For A Modern World
November 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAuthor 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...
BONUS: Medieval Manners For A Modern World
November 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBONUS 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...
BONUS: Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World
November 18, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBBONUS 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. ...
Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World
November 18, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBDr. 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: Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli
November 11, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBBONUS 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 MBCraig 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!
BONUS: St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950
November 04, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: 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!
St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950
November 04, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBAuthor 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!
BONUS: The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters
October 28, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. John Barton, senior research fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford University, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #532. Dr. Barton discusses, "The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters." 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 KA...
The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters
October 28, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. John Barton, senior research fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford University, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #532. Dr. Barton discusses, "The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters." 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 ...
BONUS: Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour
October 21, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Emily "Mo" Gardner joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour for the 531st edition in this series. The host for this program 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!
Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour
October 21, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBEmily "Mo" Gardner joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour for the 531st edition in this series. The host for this program 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 Most Frightening Thing
October 14, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday's "ROI" host, John Kealey, is joined by history buffs Jay Swords and Terri Toppler to discuss "The Most Frightening Thing" for episode 530. 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 Most Frightening Thing
October 14, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Today's "ROI" host, John Kealey, is joined by history buffs Jay Swords and Terri Toppler to discuss "The Most Frightening Thing" for episode 530. 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 Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell
October 07, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Meghan Henning, associate professor of Christian Origins at the University Of Dayton (Ohio), is the guest for "ROI" episode 529 to discuss "Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability, The Body, And The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell." The host for this edition 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 necessari...
The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell
October 07, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBDr. Meghan Henning, associate professor of Christian Origins at the University Of Dayton (Ohio), is the guest for "ROI" episode 529 to discuss "Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability, The Body, And The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell." The host for this edition 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...
The High Title Of A Communist
September 30, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDr. Edward Cohn, professor of history at Grinnell College (Iowa), is welcomed by the "ROI" team to discuss "The High Title Of A Communist: Postwar Party Discipline And The Values Of The Soviet Regime." The host for the 528th 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 recorde...
BONUS: The High Title Of A Communist
September 30, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Edward Cohn, professor of history at Grinnell College (Iowa), is welcomed by the "ROI" team to discuss "The High Title Of A Communist: Postwar Party Discipline And The Values Of The Soviet Regime." The host for the 528th 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...
Tractor Wars
September 16, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome to the 16th season of "Relevant Or Irrelevant"! Neil Dahlstrom, Branded Properties and Heritage Manager at John Deere, is the guest for "ROI" episode 527. He joins the group to talk about "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, And The Birth of Modern Agriculture." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not neces...
BONUS: Tractor Wars
September 16, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Welcome to the 16th season of "Relevant Or Irrelevant"! Neil Dahlstrom, Branded Properties and Heritage Manager at John Deere, is the guest for "ROI" episode 527. He joins the group to talk about "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, And The Birth of Modern Agriculture." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the gu...
BONUS: British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914
September 09, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBBONUS 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 rec...
British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914
September 09, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBSimon 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, S...
BONUS: Iowa Democratic Party Future
September 02, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Rita Hart, Iowa state senator and current head of the Iowa Democratic Party, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss the future of the Democratic Party in Iowa. The host for the 525th episide in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-...
Iowa Democratic Party Future
September 02, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBRita Hart, Iowa state senator and current head of the Iowa Democratic Party, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss the future of the Democratic Party in Iowa. The host for the 525th episide in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose Uni...
BONUS: Themes To Focus Balance And Connectivity To Ourselves And the Natural World
August 26, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBONUS 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-F...
Themes To Focus Balance And Connectivity To Ourselves And The Natural World
August 26, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBGabriella 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 Univ...
BONUS: The Orphans Of Davenport (Iowa)
August 19, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBbONUS 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...
The Orphans Of Davenport (Iowa)
August 19, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDr. 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 recorde...
BONUS: A Midwestern Perspective On Our Past And Future
August 17, 2023 17:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBONUS 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 record...
A Midwestern Perspective On Our Past And Future
August 17, 2023 17:29 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDr. 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. ...
BONUS: The Survival Of The Confederate Legacy
August 05, 2023 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBBONUS 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, Iow...
The Survival Of The Confederate Legacy
August 05, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBSoren 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: The 12 Most Iconic Poems In The English Language
July 29, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBBONUS 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, ...