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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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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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13:00

BONUS: Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

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2024/04/06

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact."The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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

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31:45

Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

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2024/04/06

Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact."The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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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29:05

The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

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2024/03/30

Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa."The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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,

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9:04

BONUS: The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

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2024/03/30

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa."The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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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31:23

A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power,...

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2024/03/23

Dr. Robert Jones, staff member and tutor at Advanced Studies In England and visiting scholar in History at Franklin And Marshal College (United Kingdom and Pennsylvania), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play."The host for the 553rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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

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31:13

Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge...

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2024/03/16

Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800."The host for the 552nd edition in this 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

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14:34

BONUS: Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of...

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2024/03/16

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800."The host for the 552nd edition in this 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

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29:36

What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

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2024/03/09

Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?"The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs for this program 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, Iowa, USA!

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12:53

BONUS: What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

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2024/03/09

BONUS DISCUSSION: Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?"The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs for this program 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,

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29:25

Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

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2024/03/02

Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe."The host for the 550th 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

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15:11

BONUS: Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

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2024/03/02

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe."The host for the 550th 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

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29:42

The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used...

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2024/02/24

Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929."The host for the 549th 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

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14:56

BONUS: The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used...

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2024/02/24

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929."The host for the 549th 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

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11:30

BONUS: Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The...

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2024/02/17

BONUS DISCUSSION: Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune.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

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30:18

Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen...

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2024/02/17

Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune.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

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28:38

'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

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2024/02/10

Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series. The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind.The host for this edition 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

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16:04

BONUS: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs....

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2024/02/10

BONUS DISCUSSION: Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series. The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind.The host for this week is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of

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29:39

The Wienermobile

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2024/02/03

Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile!The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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, Iowa,

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14:30

BONUS: The Wienermobile

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2024/02/03

BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile!The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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

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