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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 · E665
    June 20 · 29 min

    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!

  • S20 · E664
    June 12 · 10 min

    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!

  • S20 · E664
    June 12 · 29 min

    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!

  • S20 · E663
    June 5 · 12 min

    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!

  • S20 · E663
    June 5 · 30 min

    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!

  • S20 · E662
    May 29 · 14 min

    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!

  • S20 · E662
    May 29 · 30 min

    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!

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