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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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30:36

The Legendary Knoops Hall

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2023/04/15

Ed Broders, "ROI" history buff and retired farmer, joins the group to discuss the legendary Knoops Hall on this edition.The host for "ROI" #505 is John Kealey, and the history buff is Terri Topper.The 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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12:20

BONUS: The Legendary Knoops Hall

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2023/04/15

BONUS DISCUSSION: Ed Broders, "ROI" history buff and retired farmer, joins the group to discuss the legendary Knoops Hall on this edition.The host for "ROI" #505 is John Kealey, and the history buff is Terri Topper.The 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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12:27

BONUS: American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The...

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2023/04/08

BONUS DISCUSSION: Journalist Kevin Hazzard joins the "ROI" team to discuss "American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics."The host for episode #504 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.The 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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29:06

American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black...

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2023/04/08

Journalist Kevin Hazzard joins the "ROI" team to discuss "American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics."The host for episode #504 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.The 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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30:18

Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO

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2023/04/01

David Stavrou Kay, journalist from Sweden, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #503. He will discuss "Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO" on this edition.The host for this episode of "ROI" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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: Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO

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2023/04/01

BONUS DISCUSSION: David Stavrou Kay, journalist from Sweden, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #503. He will discuss "Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO" on this edition.The host for this episode of "ROI" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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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27:58

Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45

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2023/03/25

Dr. Richard Overy, honorary professor of history at Exeter University, in the United Kingdom, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45."The host for show #502 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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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15:43

BONUS: Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45

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2023/03/25

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Richard Overy, honorary professor of history at Exeter University, in the United Kingdom, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45."The host for show #502 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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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29:43

The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere

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2023/03/18

Dr. Paulette Steeves, associate professor in sociology and anthropology, and chair of The Geography, Geology and Land Management Program, at Algoma University, Canada, is the guest for "ROI" episode #501. Dr. Steeves joins the panel to discuss "The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere."The host for show #501 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily

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12:11

BONUS: The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western...

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2023/03/18

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Paulette Steeves, associate professor in sociology and anthropology, and chair of The Geography, Geology and Land Management Program, at Algoma University, Canada, is the guest for "ROI" episode #501. Dr. Steeves joins the panel to discuss "The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere."The host for show #501 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and

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29:47

Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In...

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2023/03/11

Welcome to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #500!!!Dr. Sara Butler, King George III professor of English History at Ohio State University, is the guest for this edition to discuss "Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England."The host for the 500th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The 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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15:21

BONUS: Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et...

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2023/03/11

BONUS DISCUSSION: Welcome to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #500!!!Dr. Sara Butler, King George III professor of English History at Ohio State University, is the guest for this edition to discuss "Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England."The host for the 500th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of

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14:09

BONUS: The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That...

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2023/03/04

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Shelly Puhak, from Maryland, is the guest for the 499th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" to discuss "The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World."The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.The 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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29:41

The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The...

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2023/03/04

Author Shelly Puhak, from Maryland, is the guest for the 499th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" to discuss "The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World."The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.The 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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13:40

BONUS: History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams

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2023/02/25

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Christine Axen, professor in the Department Of History at Fordham University (New York) is the guest for episode 498 and discusses "History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs.The 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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29:18

History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams

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2023/02/25

Dr. Christine Axen, professor in the Department Of History at Fordham University (New York) is the guest for episode 498 and discusses "History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs.The 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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16:21

BONUS: Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th...

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2023/02/18

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Terri Toppler and Jay Swords are history buffs.The 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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29:39

Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century...

Relevant or Irrelevant ·

2023/02/18

Dr. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Terri Toppler and Jay Swords are history buffs.The 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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29:41

Teaching Iowa History Project Update

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2023/02/11

Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Jay Swords.The 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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12:54

BONUS: Teaching Iowa History Project Update

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2023/02/11

BONUS DISCUSSION: Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Jay Swords.The 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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