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Relevant or Irrelevant

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!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    BONUS: Niabi Zoo (Coal Valley, Illinois - USA)

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo. The host for this discussion is John Kealey, 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!

    16 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Niabi Zoo (Coal Valley, Illinois - USA)

    Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo. The host for this discussion is John Kealey, 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!

    29 min

  3. NOV 9 · BONUS

    BONUS: The Scythian Empire

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire." The host for the 585th 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 is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    11 min

  4. NOV 9

    The Scythian Empire

    Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire." The host for the 585th 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 is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    31 min

  5. NOV 2 · BONUS

    BONUS: Decision '24

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election. The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker. 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!

    10 min

  6. NOV 2

    Decision '24

    Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election. The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker. 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!

    28 min

  7. OCT 26 · BONUS

    BONUS: Beasts At Bedtime: Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature

    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Liam Heneghan, professor and chair of Environmental Science And Studies at DePaul University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Beasts At Bedtime:  Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature." The host for the 584th 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 is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    14 min

  8. OCT 26

    Beasts At Bedtime: Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature

    Dr. Liam Heneghan, professor and chair of Environmental Science And Studies at DePaul University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Beasts At Bedtime:  Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature." The host for the 584th 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 is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    29 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    KALA-FM
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    469
  • Rating
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