427 episodes

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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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!

    As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age

    As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age

    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 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!

    • 32 min
    BONUS: As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age

    BONUS: As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age

    BONUS 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 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!

    • 13 min
    Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths

    Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths

    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 edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week 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!

    • 29 min
    BONUS: Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths

    BONUS: Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths

    BONUS 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 edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week 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!

    • 14 min
    BONUS: LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

    BONUS: LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

    BONUS 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 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!

    • 13 min
    LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

    LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

    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 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!

    • 29 min

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