Relevant or Irrelevant

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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!

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S20 · E685
Yesterday · 31 min
The Making Of Pistill's Saga
Jay Swords, retired educator, current "ROI" co-host and author, joins the team to discuss his book: Pistill's Saga. An audio companion for this book can be found here (start with "Author's Note"): https://open.spotify.com/show/6owsU8cfmg34TGXoervadx The host for the 685th edition in this series is Rick Sweet, and the history buffs are David Baker 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!
S20 · E685
Yesterday · 14 min
BONUS: The Making Of Pistill's Saga
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jay Swords, retired educator, current "ROI" co-host and author, joins the team to discuss his book: Pistill's Saga. An audio companion for this book can be found here (start with "Author's Note"): https://open.spotify.com/show/6owsU8cfmg34TGXoervadx The host for the 685th edition in this series is Rick Sweet, and the history buffs are David Baker 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!
S20 · E684
November 7 · 28 min
How Ancient Greeks And Romans Used Dark Magic To Curse Their Foes
The "ROI" team is joined by Dr. Kimberly Stratton, professor of religion at Carleton University, in Canada, to discuss: "How Ancient Greeks And Romans Used Dark Magic To Curse Their Foes." Our host for the 684th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
S20 · E684
November 7 · 16 min
BONUS: How Ancient Greeks And Romans Used Dark Magic To Curse Their Foes
BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI" team is joined by Dr. Kimberly Stratton, professor of religion at Carleton University, in Canada, to discuss: "How Ancient Greeks And Romans Used Dark Magic To Curse Their Foes." Our host for the 684th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!
S20 · E683
October 31 · 28 min
Empire And Frontier: Colonel Peter Schuyler And The Valiant Iroquois In King William's War (1689-1701)
Samuel Marquis joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss Empire And Frontier: Colonel Peter Schuyler And The Valiant Iroquois In King William's War (1689-1701). The host for the 683rd episode in this series is John Kealey, 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!
S20 · E683
October 31 · 13 min
BONUS: Colonel Peter Schuyler And The Valiant Iroquois In King William's War (1689-1701)
BONUS DISCUSSION: Samuel Marquis joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss Empire And Frontier: Colonel Peter Schuyler And The Valiant Iroquois In King William's War (1689-1701). The host for the 683rd episode in this series is John Kealey, 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!
S20 · E682
October 24 · 29 min
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!
S20 · E682
October 24 · 14 min
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!
S20 · E681
October 17 · 31 min
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!
S20 · E681
October 17 · 14 min
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!
S20 · E680
October 10 · 13 min
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!
S20 · E680
October 10 · 29 min
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!
S20 · E679
October 3 · 13 min
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!
S20 · E679
October 3 · 29 min
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!
S20 · E678
September 26 · 12 min
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!
S20 · E678
September 26 · 28 min
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!
S20 · E677
September 19 · 28 min
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!
S20 · E677
September 19 · 16 min
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!
S20 · E676
September 12 · 15 min
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!
S20 · E676
September 12 · 29 min
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!

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