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BONUS: 8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 29, 2024 03:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed." The host for the 567th editi...
8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 29, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed." The host for the 567th edition in this series i...
As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 22, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age. The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. O...
BONUS: As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 22, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age. The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet an...
Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 16, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths. The host for the 565th edition in this series ...
BONUS: Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 15, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths. The host for the 565th edit...
BONUS: LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 08, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions exp...
LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 08, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsRita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this prog...
BONUS: Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 01, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965. The host for this program is Terri...
Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965
Relevant or Irrelevant - June 01, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965. The host for this program is Terri Toppler, and the h...
BONUS: Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 25, 2024 03:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic. The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expres...
Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 25, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsCraig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic. The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program...
BONUS: Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 18, 2024 03:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men." The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet...
Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 18, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsSuzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men." The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. O...
The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 11, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsErnest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives. The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opi...
BONUS: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 11, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives. The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and ...
The Case Against Death
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 04, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death." The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buf...
BONUS: The Case Against Death
Relevant or Irrelevant - May 04, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death." The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, ...
BONUS: The Life And Death Of The American Mall
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 27, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS 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 thi...
The Life And Death Of The American Mall
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 27, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsMatthew 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 thos...
BONUS: Lost Nation: The Ioway
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 20, 2024 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS 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...
Lost Nation: The Ioway
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 20, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsKelly 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 h...
BONUS: Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 13, 2024 03:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS 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 seri...
Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 13, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. 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, a...
Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 06, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. 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 buff...
BONUS: Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact
Relevant or Irrelevant - April 06, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS 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, a...
The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa
Relevant or Irrelevant - March 30, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. 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 Monnar...
BONUS: The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa
Relevant or Irrelevant - March 30, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBONUS 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 Swe...
A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play
Relevant or Irrelevant - March 23, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. 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 ...
Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800
Relevant or Irrelevant - March 16, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. 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: 1730-1...
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