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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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29:46

Artist James McNeil Whistler And His Critics

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2022/02/26

Catherine Goebel, Paul A. Anderson Professor Of Art History at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois (USA), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for the 446th episode in this series to talk about artist James McNeil Whistler and his critics.

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15:21

BONUS: Artist James McNeil Whistler And His Critics

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2022/02/26

Catherine Goebel, Paul A. Anderson Professor Of Art History at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois (USA), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for the 446th episode in this series to talk about artist James McNeil Whistler and his critics.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #446 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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12:47

BONUS: Uniting Through History

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2022/02/19

BONUS DISCUSSION: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" historians welcome Rachelle Chase, author and Creator of the Non-Profit Uniting Through History Program (Iowa) for the 445th edition of this series.The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #445 are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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30:46

Uniting Through History

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2022/02/19

The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" historians welcome Rachelle Chase, author and Creator of the Non-Profit Uniting Through History Program (Iowa) for the 445th edition of this series.The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #445 are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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28:11

Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Was...

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2022/02/12

Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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13:51

BONUS: Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or...

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2022/02/12

Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

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21:21

BONUS: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren - Meatpacking America

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2022/02/07

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Departments of Religious Studies and Gender and Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her book Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland.

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30:14

Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren - Meatpacking America

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2022/02/07

Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Departments of Religious Studies and Gender and Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her book Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland.

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12:55

BONUS: Dr. Bruce Greyson - Exploring What Near-Death...

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2022/02/07

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Bruce Greyson, Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry at The University Of Virginia, is the guest for episode #442 to talk about his book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life And Beyond.

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31:51

Dr. Bruce Greyson - Exploring What Near-Death...

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2022/02/07

Dr. Bruce Greyson, Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry at The University Of Virginia, is the guest for episode #442 to talk about his book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life And Beyond.

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12:15

BONUS: Don O'Shea - Memories Of The Great...

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2022/02/07

Join us for a bonus discussion of this episode! Author Don O'Shea is the guest for the 440th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." He joins the group to talk about his book Memories of The Great Depression: A Time Forgotten.

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28:21

Don O'Shea - Memories Of The Great Depression: A...

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2022/02/07

Author Don O'Shea is the guest for the 440th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." He joins the group to talk about his book Memories of The Great Depression: A Time Forgotten.

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11:58

BONUS: Ceasarea Maritima: Excavating in the City of...

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2022/01/01

BONUS questions from the 439th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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27:33

Ceasarea Maritima: Excavating in the City of Herod

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2022/01/01

Dr. Dan Davis, associate professor of classics at Luther College, joins the ROI team to discuss "Caesarea Maritima: Excavating in the City of Herod."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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15:33

BONUS: 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed

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2021/12/25

BONUS questions from the 438th episode of ROI.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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33:01

1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed

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2021/12/25

Eric H. Cline, author, historian, archaeologist, and professor of ancient history and archaeology at The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, is a Professor of Classics and Anthropology and the former Chair of the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, as well as Director of the GWU Capitol Archaeological Institute. He joins the "ROI" team for the 438th edition of this series to discuss his book: "1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization

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15:15

BONUS: Mount St. Helens Is Not Where It's Supposed To Be

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2021/12/18

BONUS questions from the 437th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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32:07

Mount St. Helens Is Not Where It's Supposed To Be

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2021/12/18

Dr. Seth Moran, a research seismologist at The Cascades Volcano Observatory, joins the ROI team to talk about Mt. St. Helens in Washington State and why the volcano is not where it should be. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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14:58

BONUS: The True Age of Fairytales

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2021/12/11

BONUS questions from the 435th episode.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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30:01

The True Age of Fairytales

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2021/12/11

Dr. Jamie Tehrani, professor of anthropology at Durham University, is the guest for the 435th edition of this series. He discusses the topic, "The True Age of Fairytales."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

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