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!
BONUS: The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History
BONUS DISCUSSION: Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band Of The Shoshone Nation, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History."
The host for the 682nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and 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, USA!
The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History
Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band Of The Shoshone Nation, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History."
The host for the 682nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and 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, USA!
Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made
Dr. Kristin Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made."
The host for the 681st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
BONUS: Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kristin Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made."
The host for the 681st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
Legacy Of The Land: Treaties And The Shaping Of America
Christina Kastell, curator of History And Anthropology, at The Putnam Museum, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Legacy Of The Land: Treaties And The Shaping Of America."
The host for the 680th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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: Legacy Of The Land: Treaties And The Shaping Of America
BONUS DISCUSSION: Christina Kastell, curator of History And Anthropology, at The Putnam Museum, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Legacy Of The Land: Treaties And The Shaping Of America."
The host for the 680th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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: Turning To Stone: Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schaber professor of environmental studies and professor of geosciences at Lawrence University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss: Turning To Stone: Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks.
The host for the 679th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet 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!
Turning To Stone: Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks
Dr. Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schaber professor of environmental studies and professor of geosciences at Lawrence University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss: Turning To Stone: Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks.
The host for the 679th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet 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!
The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum
Jonathan Buffalo, historical preservation director for The Meskwaki Nation: The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."
The host for the 678th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 Meskwaki Nation: The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jonathan Buffalo, historical preservation director for The Meskwaki Nation: The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."
The host for the 678th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!
Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler
Dr. Christopher Leahy, professor of history at Keuka College, and Sharon Leahy, historian and author, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler.
The host for the 677th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet 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: Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Christopher Leahy, professor of history at Keuka College, and Sharon Leahy, historian and author, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler.
The host for the 677th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet 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: Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Marc Zender, associate professor of anthropology and director of The Linguistics Program at Tulane University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered.
The host for the 676th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!
Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered
Dr. Marc Zender, associate professor of anthropology and director of The Linguistics Program at Tulane University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered.
The host for the 676th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Ambrose Of Milan
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Ethan Gannaway, professor of history, and The Rev. Robert "Bud" Grant, professor of theology, both from St. Ambrose University, join the "ROI" team to discuss Ambrose Of Milan.
The host for the 675th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!
Ambrose Of Milan
Dr. Ethan Gannaway, professor of history, and The Rev. Robert "Bud" Grant, professor of theology, both from St. Ambrose University, join the "ROI" team to discuss Ambrose Of Milan.
The host for the 675th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival
BONUS DISCUSSION: Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival.
The host for the 674th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin 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!
The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival
Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival.
The host for the 674th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin 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!
How Did The DJ Get To The Quad Cities?
Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities.
The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin 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: How Did The DJ Get To The Quad Cities?
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities.
The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Amira Coffin 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!
The German History In Documents And Images Project
Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project.
The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Lyn Fleming.
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 German History In Documents And Images Project
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project.
The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Lyn Fleming.
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 Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze
Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze.
The host for the 671st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze.
The host for the 671st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!
666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: How To Be A Dissident
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book: How To Be A Dissident.
The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!
How To Be A Dissident
Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book: How To Be A Dissident.
The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!
Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States
Clara Tobin, assistant director and curator at The German American Heritage Center And Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the exhibit, "Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States."
The host for the 668th 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!
BONUS: Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States
BONUS DISCUSSION: Clara Tobin, assistant director and curator at The German American Heritage Center And Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the exhibit, "Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States."
The host for the 668th 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!
Lesotho Food Relief
Dr. Scott Rosenberg, H.O. Hirt professor of history at Wittenburg University, Springfield, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Lesotho food relief efforts.
The host for the 667th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
BONUS: Lesotho Food Relief
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Scott Rosenberg, H.O. Hirt professor of history at Wittenburg University, Springfield, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Lesotho food relief efforts.
The host for the 667th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
BONUS: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.
The host for the 666th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.
The host for the 666th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
BONUS: We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."
The host for the 665th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."
The host for the 665th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
BONUS: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.
The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
Author Olivia Swarthout joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists for episode 664 to discuss her book: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times.
The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and 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, USA!
BONUS: The Happy Belgian Band
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.
The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and 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, USA!
The Happy Belgian Band
Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.
The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and 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, USA!
