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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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29:42

Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

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2024/01/27

Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois).The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, 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!

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11:00

BONUS: Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

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2024/01/27

BONUS DISCUSSION: Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois).The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, 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!

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14:32

BONUS: Teaching Chaucer

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2024/01/20

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer.The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this episode 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

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32:13

Teaching Chaucer

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2024/01/20

Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer.The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this episode 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,

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16:14

BONUS: The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global...

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2024/01/13

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation."The host for the 543rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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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29:52

The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global...

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2024/01/13

Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation."The host for the 543rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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

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14:11

BONUS: Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

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2024/01/06

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities."The host for this edition is Jay Swords, 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,

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31:08

Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

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2024/01/06

Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities."The host for this edition is Jay Swords, 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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13:50

BONUS: Knoops Hall (Part 2)

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2023/12/30

(Warning: Language advisory for this segment. Listener discretion is advised.)BONUS DISCUSSION: Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2).The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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

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31:59

Knoops Hall (Part 2)

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2023/12/30

Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2).The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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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22:06

QC Paws

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2023/12/23

Kayla Forret-Munoz, vice president of QC Paws and Damien Swords, board member of QC Paws, join the "ROI" team to disucss their organization.The host for the 540th edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!

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15:12

BONUS: QC Paws

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2023/12/23

BONUS DISCUSSION: Kayla Forret-Munoz, vice president of QC Paws and Damien Swords, board member of QC Paws, join the "ROI" team to disucss their organization.The host for the 540th edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs are Terri Toppler 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,

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30:17

Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

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2023/12/16

Brett Monnard, Felxschool history teacher and "ROI" staff member, joins the discussion topic: "How To Decide If Your Student Would Benefit From A 2E Specialty School."The host for the 539th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buff is 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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13:08

BONUS: Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E...

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2023/12/16

BONUS DISCUSSION: Brett Monnard, Felxschool history teacher and "ROI" staff member, joins the discussion topic: "How To Decide If Your Student Would Benefit From A 2E Specialty School."The host for the 539th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buff is 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,

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27:29

What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds...

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2023/12/09

Ann Finkbeiner, freelance science writer, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss, "What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About."The host for the 538th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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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14:38

BONUS: What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our...

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2023/12/09

BONUS DISCUSSION: Ann Finkbeiner, freelance science writer, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss, "What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About."The host for the 538th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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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14:19

BONUS: The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

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2023/12/02

BONUS DISCUSSION: Rachel Heise, general manager of The Great Revivalist Brewery, Clinton, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss this community destination. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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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29:26

The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

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2023/12/02

Rachel Heise, general manager of The Great Revivalist Brewery, Clinton, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss this community destination. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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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29:14

Medieval Manners For A Modern World

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2023/11/25

Author and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Chivalry And Courtesy: Medieval Manners For A Modern World" on the 536th edition in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey, 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,

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12:57

BONUS: Medieval Manners For A Modern World

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2023/11/25

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Chivalry And Courtesy: Medieval Manners For A Modern World" on the 536th edition in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey, 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

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