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
The 32 Most Iconic Poems In The English Language
July 29, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBEmily Temple, author and managing editor at Literary Hub, in New York, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "The 32 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, US...
The Social Safety Net
July 23, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBDr. 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 Univers...
BONUS: The Social Safety Net
July 22, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBONUS 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, ...
Black Iowans And Equality
July 15, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBLeo 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: Black Iowans And Equality
July 15, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBONUS 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! ...
Sanford Museum (Cherokee, Iowa)
July 08, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMark 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, ...
BONUS: Sanford Museum (Cherokee, Iowa)
July 08, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBBONUS 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...
BONUS: The History Of Ham Radio
July 01, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBONUS 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! --... ....
The History Of Ham Radio
July 01, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDavid 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! --... ... --
A Debate Over The Physics Of Time
June 24, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBDr. 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: A Debate Over The Physics Of Time
June 24, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBBONUS 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, Io...
BONUS: A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From
June 17, 2023 03:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBBONUS 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...
A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From
June 17, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDr. 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, ...
History Of The Chinese
June 10, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBEmily 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, US...
BONUS: History Of The Chinese
June 10, 2023 03:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBBONUS 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, ...
BONUS: Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?
June 03, 2023 03:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Chris Stringer, a research leader in human origins at The British Natural History Museum (Kent, England), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?" The host for the 512th 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 Univer...
Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?
June 03, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Chris Stringer, a research leader in human origins at The British Natural History Museum (Kent, England), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?" The host for the 512th 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...
BONUS: The Dirty History Of Soap
May 27, 2023 03:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Judy Ridner, professor of history at Mississippi State University and co-editor of The Journal Of Early American Studies, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Dirty History Of Soap." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, S...
The Dirty History Of Soap
May 27, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBJudy Ridner, professor of history at Mississippi State University and co-editor of The Journal Of Early American Studies, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Dirty History Of Soap." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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 Universi...
Women For Women
May 20, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMorgen Conn, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss her research paper "Women For Women." The host for the 510th edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: Women For Women
May 20, 2023 03:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Morgen Conn, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss her research paper "Women For Women." The host for the 510th edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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, I...
BONUS: Mission And Vision Of The African American Museum Of Iowa
May 13, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: LaNisha Cassell, executive director of The African American Museum Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Mission And Vision Of The African-American Museum Of Iowa." The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and 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 Unive...
Mission And Vision Of The African-American Museum Of Iowa
May 13, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBLaNisha Cassell, executive director of The African American Museum Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Mission And Vision Of The African-American Museum Of Iowa." The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and 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, I...
BONUS: Can Creativity Save The World?
May 06, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Brett Monnard, CommUniversity instructor at Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois, is the guest for "ROI" episode #508. The discussion topic is his CommUniversity course content: "Can Creativity Save The World?" The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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 KAL...
Can Creativity Save The World?
May 06, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBBrett Monnard, CommUniversity instructor at Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois, is the guest for "ROI" episode #508. The discussion topic is his CommUniversity course content: "Can Creativity Save The World?" The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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 U...
The History Of Bands In Centerville, Iowa
April 30, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBTyler Morgan, author and historian, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team on episode #507 to discuss the history of bands in Centerville, Iowa. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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: The History Of Bands In Centerville, Iowa
April 29, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Tyler Morgan, author and historian, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team on episode #507 to discuss the history of bands in Centerville, Iowa. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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...
BONUS: The Theory Of Positive Disintegration
April 22, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Chris Wells, president and CEO of The Dabarowski Center (Colorado) joins the "ROI" team on episode #506 to discuss, "The Theory Of Positive Disintegration." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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, Da...
The Theory Of Positive Disintegration
April 22, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDr. Chris Wells, president and CEO of The Dabarowski Center (Colorado) joins the "ROI" team on episode #506 to discuss, "The Theory Of Positive Disintegration." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!...
The Legendary Knoops Hall
April 15, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBEd Broders, "ROI" history buff and retired farmer, joins the group to discuss the legendary Knoops Hall on this edition. The host for "ROI" #505 is John Kealey, and the history buff is Terri Topper. 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: The Legendary Knoops Hall
April 15, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Ed Broders, "ROI" history buff and retired farmer, joins the group to discuss the legendary Knoops Hall on this edition. The host for "ROI" #505 is John Kealey, and the history buff is Terri Topper. 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: American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics
April 08, 2023 01:25 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Journalist Kevin Hazzard joins the "ROI" team to discuss "American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics." The host for episode #504 is John Kealey, 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, Davenpor...
American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics
April 08, 2023 01:23 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBJournalist Kevin Hazzard joins the "ROI" team to discuss "American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics." The host for episode #504 is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS: Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO
April 01, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: David Stavrou Kay, journalist from Sweden, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #503. He will discuss "Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO" on this edition. The host for this episode of "ROI" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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, S...
Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO
April 01, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDavid Stavrou Kay, journalist from Sweden, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #503. He will discuss "Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO" on this edition. The host for this episode of "ROI" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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 Universi...
Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45
March 25, 2023 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBDr. Richard Overy, honorary professor of history at Exeter University, in the United Kingdom, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45." The host for show #502 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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 ...
BONUS: Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45
March 25, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Richard Overy, honorary professor of history at Exeter University, in the United Kingdom, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45." The host for show #502 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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 KA...
The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere
March 18, 2023 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDr. Paulette Steeves, associate professor in sociology and anthropology, and chair of The Geography, Geology and Land Management Program, at Algoma University, Canada, is the guest for "ROI" episode #501. Dr. Steeves joins the panel to discuss "The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere." The host for show #501 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not nece...
BONUS: The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere
March 18, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Paulette Steeves, associate professor in sociology and anthropology, and chair of The Geography, Geology and Land Management Program, at Algoma University, Canada, is the guest for "ROI" episode #501. Dr. Steeves joins the panel to discuss "The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere." The host for show #501 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the gue...
Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England
March 11, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #500!!! Dr. Sara Butler, King George III professor of English History at Ohio State University, is the guest for this edition to discuss "Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England." The host for the 500th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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...
BONUS: Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England
March 11, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Welcome to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #500!!! Dr. Sara Butler, King George III professor of English History at Ohio State University, is the guest for this edition to discuss "Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England." The host for the 500th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessari...
BONUS: The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World
March 04, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Author Shelly Puhak, from Maryland, is the guest for the 499th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" to discuss "The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World." The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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. A...
The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World
March 04, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAuthor Shelly Puhak, from Maryland, is the guest for the 499th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" to discuss "The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World." The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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, ...
History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams
February 25, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDr. Christine Axen, professor in the Department Of History at Fordham University (New York) is the guest for episode 498 and discusses "History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams." John Kealey hosts this edition, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs. 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,...
BONUS: History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams
February 25, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Christine Axen, professor in the Department Of History at Fordham University (New York) is the guest for episode 498 and discusses "History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams." John Kealey hosts this edition, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs. 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 Uni...
Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines
February 18, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDr. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines." John Kealey hosts this edition, and Terri Toppler and Jay Swords are history buffs. 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 U...
BONUS: Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines
February 18, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines." John Kealey hosts this edition, and Terri Toppler and Jay Swords are history buffs. 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 KAL...
BONUS: Teaching Iowa History Project Update
February 11, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBONUS DISCUSSION: Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Jay Swords. 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 Universi...
Teaching Iowa History Project Update
February 11, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Jay Swords. 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...
Christopher Columbus, His Son, And The Quest To Build The World's Largest Library
February 04, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDr. Edward Wilson-Lee, 1596 Fellow at Sidney Sussex College at The University Of Cambridge (England), joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Catalog Of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, His Son, And the Quest To Build The World's Largest Library." The host for the 495th edition in this series is Brett Monnard, 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 ...