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: Weird Medieval Guys: How To Live, Laugh, Love (And Die) In Dark Times
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!
BONUS: The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Tom Schwartz, director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum, West Branch, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the museum and recent renovations.
The host for the 662nd edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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 Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum
Dr. Tom Schwartz, director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library And Museum, West Branch, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the museum and recent renovations.
The host for the 662nd edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!
BONUS: The History Of Swedes In Moline (Illinois - USA)
BONUS DISCUSSION: Janette Foss-Garcia, head of collections at the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this history of Swedes in Moline, Illinois.
The host for the 661st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this edition 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!
The History Of Swedes In Moline (Illinois - USA)
Janette Foss-Garcia, head of collections at the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this history of Swedes in Moline, Illinois.
The host for the 661st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this edition 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 Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. David Silverman, professor of history at George Washington University, is the guest for this episode of "ROI" to discuss The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States.
The host for the 660th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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, US...
The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States
Dr. David Silverman, professor of history at George Washington University, is the guest for this episode of "ROI" to discuss The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States.
The host for the 660th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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: Trash Can Annie And Ragged Records
BONUS DISCUSSION: Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.
The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.
Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at: 311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa
Contact Information:
Trash Can Annie: (563) 322-5893
https://www.trashcanannie.com/
Ragged Records: (563) 324-3579
https://www.raggedrecords.org/
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Trash Can Annie And Ragged Records
Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.
The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.
Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at: 311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa
Contact Information:
Trash Can Annie: (563) 322-5893
https://www.trashcanannie.com/
Ragged Records: (563) 324-3579
https://www.raggedrecords.org/
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BONUS: The Guinness World Record For "The Largest Collection Of Spoons"
BONUS DISCUSSION: Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."
The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!
The Guinness World Record For "The Largest Collection Of Spoons"
Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."
The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!
Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution
Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."
The host for the 657th 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: Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution
BONUS DISCUSSION: Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."
The host for the 657th 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: Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.
The host for the 656th 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!
Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution
Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.
The host for the 656th 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 Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book: The Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality.
The host for this edition 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!
The Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality
Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book: The Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality.
The host for this edition 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!
Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side
Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty: Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.
The host for the 654th edition in this series 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: Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side
BONUS DISCUSSION: Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty: Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.
The host for the 654th edition in this series 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!
Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities
The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities: including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS: Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities
BONUS DISCUSSION: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities: including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!
Mary, Mother Of Christ
Dr. Lisa Powell, professor of theology and director of The Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies Program at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Mary, Mother Of Christ."
The host for the 652nd edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
Reggae Music
Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.
The host for the 651st edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: Reggae Music
BONUS DISCUSSION: Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.
The host for the 651st edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!
My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa
Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!
What Is Time?
Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"
The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS: What Is Time?
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"
The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS: Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World
BONUS DISCUSSION: Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss: Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World.
The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World
Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss: Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World.
The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain
Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.
The host for this program is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS: Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain
BONUS DISCUSSION: Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.
The host for this program is John Kealey, 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!
BONUS: C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.
The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, 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, USA!
C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery
Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.
The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, 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, USA!
BONUS: The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection
BONUS DISCUSSION: Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection."
The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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, USA!
The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection
Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection."
The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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, USA!
The Culion Leper Colony
Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.
The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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!
