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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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9:44

BONUS: Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our...

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2023/11/18

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World."The host for the 535th edition in this series is John Kealey. 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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30:03

Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World

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2023/11/18

Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World."The host for the 535th edition in this series is John Kealey. 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,

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13:06

BONUS: Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli

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2023/11/11

BONUS DISCUSSION: Craig Verniest, former graduate student at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Mexican playwright Rudolfo Usigli for the 534th episode in this series.The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, 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!

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29:54

Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli

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2023/11/11

Craig Verniest, former graduate student at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Mexican playwright Rudolfo Usigli for the 534th episode in this series.The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, 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!

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28:17

St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950

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2023/11/04

Author John Brassard joins the "ROI" team for episode #533 to discuss the St. Elizabeth's Fire of 1950. The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, 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!

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13:36

BONUS: St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950

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2023/11/04

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author John Brassard joins the "ROI" team for episode #533 to discuss the St. Elizabeth's Fire of 1950. The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, 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!

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29:49

The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters

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2023/10/28

Dr. John Barton, senior research fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford University, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #532. Dr. Barton discusses, "The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters."The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, 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,

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13:14

BONUS: The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why...

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2023/10/28

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. John Barton, senior research fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford University, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #532. Dr. Barton discusses, "The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters."The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, 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

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26:20

Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour

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2023/10/21

Emily "Mo" Gardner joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour for the 531st edition in this series.The host for this program 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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15:24

BONUS: Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour

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2023/10/21

BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily "Mo" Gardner joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour for the 531st edition in this series.The host for this program 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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30:49

The Most Frightening Thing

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2023/10/14

Today's "ROI" host, John Kealey, is joined by history buffs Jay Swords and Terri Toppler to discuss "The Most Frightening Thing" for episode 530.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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15:46

BONUS: The Most Frightening Thing

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2023/10/14

BONUS DISCUSSION: Today's "ROI" host, John Kealey, is joined by history buffs Jay Swords and Terri Toppler to discuss "The Most Frightening Thing" for episode 530.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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29:16

The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient...

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2023/10/07

Dr. Meghan Henning, associate professor of Christian Origins at the University Of Dayton (Ohio), is the guest for "ROI" episode 529 to discuss "Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability, The Body, And The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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

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16:03

BONUS: The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient...

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2023/10/07

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Meghan Henning, associate professor of Christian Origins at the University Of Dayton (Ohio), is the guest for "ROI" episode 529 to discuss "Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability, The Body, And The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of

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11:43

BONUS: The High Title Of A Communist

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2023/09/30

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Edward Cohn, professor of history at Grinnell College (Iowa), is welcomed by the "ROI" team to discuss "The High Title Of A Communist: Postwar Party Discipline And The Values Of The Soviet Regime."The host for the 528th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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

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29:54

The High Title Of A Communist

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2023/09/30

Dr. Edward Cohn, professor of history at Grinnell College (Iowa), is welcomed by the "ROI" team to discuss "The High Title Of A Communist: Postwar Party Discipline And The Values Of The Soviet Regime."The host for the 528th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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

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29:52

Tractor Wars

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2023/09/16

Welcome to the 16th season of "Relevant Or Irrelevant"!Neil Dahlstrom, Branded Properties and Heritage Manager at John Deere, is the guest for "ROI" episode 527. He joins the group to talk about "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, And The Birth of Modern Agriculture."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those

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12:17

BONUS: Tractor Wars

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2023/09/16

BONUS DISCUSSION: Welcome to the 16th season of "Relevant Or Irrelevant"!Neil Dahlstrom, Branded Properties and Heritage Manager at John Deere, is the guest for "ROI" episode 527. He joins the group to talk about "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, And The Birth of Modern Agriculture."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not

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11:30

BONUS: British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914

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2023/09/09

BONUS DISCUSSION: Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914.The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey. The history buffs are Jay Swords 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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29:31

British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914

Relevant or Irrelevant ·

2023/09/09

Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914.The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey. The history buffs are Jay Swords 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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