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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!

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32:09

As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age

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2024/06/22

Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age. The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, 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,

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29:41

Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve...

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2024/06/16

Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths.The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week are Brett Monnard 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

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14:11

BONUS: Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics...

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2024/06/15

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths.The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of

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29:40

LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

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2024/06/08

Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!

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13:24

BONUS: LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

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2024/06/08

BONUS DISCUSSION: Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!

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31:05

Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic...

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2024/06/01

The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965.The host for this program is Terri Toppler, 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

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13:29

BONUS: Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And...

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2024/06/01

BONUS DISCUSSION: The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965.The host for this program is Terri Toppler, 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

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29:08

Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic

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2024/05/25

Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic.The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!

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19:11

BONUS: Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere...

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2024/05/25

BONUS DISCUSSION: Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic.The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!

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17:11

BONUS: Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories...

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2024/05/18

BONUS DISCUSSION: Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men."The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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

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30:56

Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of...

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2024/05/18

Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men."The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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,

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29:14

The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global...

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2024/05/11

Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives.The host for the 560th 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,

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14:06

BONUS: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The...

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2024/05/11

BONUS DISCUSSION: Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives.The host for the 560th 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

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30:08

The Case Against Death

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2024/05/04

Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death."The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program 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

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9:57

BONUS: The Case Against Death

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2024/05/04

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death."The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program 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

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14:03

BONUS: The Life And Death Of The American Mall

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2024/04/27

BONUS DISCUSSION: Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall." The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

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30:17

The Life And Death Of The American Mall

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2024/04/27

Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall." The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

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14:57

BONUS: Lost Nation: The Ioway

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2024/04/20

BONUS DISCUSSION: Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway." The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

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29:02

Lost Nation: The Ioway

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2024/04/20

Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway." The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

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30:44

Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved...

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2024/04/13

Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans.The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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

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