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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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31:07

Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott...

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2025/01/04

John Brassard, author, is the guest for the 594th edition in this series to discuss his book - Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott County (Iowa).The host for this program is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. This episode of "ROI" was recorded on location at the Scott County Library, Eldridge, Iowa. We'd like to thank the library staff and patrons for welcoming us!Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and

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9:43

BONUS: Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of...

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2025/01/04

BONUS DISCUSSION: John Brassard, author, is the guest for the 594th edition in this series to discuss his book - Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott County (Iowa).The host for this program is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. This episode of "ROI" was recorded on location at the Scott County Library, Eldridge, Iowa. We'd like to thank the library staff and patrons for welcoming us!Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and

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29:04

History Of The Scott County Library System In...

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2024/12/28

Christine Barth, Information And Tech Services Librarian For The Scott County (Iowa) Library System, joins the "ROI" team for the 593rd episode in this series. The history of The Scott County Library System is the focus of today's discussion.The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. This segment was recorded on location at The Scott County Library System, Eldridge, Iowa, USA. The hosts of "ROI" would like to thank the staff and

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10:43

BONUS: History Of The Scott County Library System,...

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2024/12/28

BONUS DISCUSSION: Christine Barth, Information And Tech Services Librarian For The Scott County (Iowa) Library System, joins the "ROI" team for the 593rd episode in this series. The history of The Scott County Library System is the focus of today's discussion.The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. This segment was recorded on location at The Scott County Library System, Eldridge, Iowa, USA. The hosts of "ROI" would like to thank

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14:25

BONUS: Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The...

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2024/12/21

BONUS DISCUSSION: Craig Verniest, reference assistant at The Barco Law Library at The University Of Pittsburgh, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s."The host for the 592nd 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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29:57

Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s

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2024/12/21

Craig Verniest, reference assistant at The Barco Law Library at The University Of Pittsburgh, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s."The host for the 592nd 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose

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29:34

The History Of Juggling

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2024/12/14

Bailey Cichon, juggler and host of the podcast "The 441," joins the "ROI" team for episode #590 to discuss the history of juggling.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.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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11:17

BONUS: The History Of Juggling

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2024/12/14

BONUS DISCUSSION: Bailey Cichon, juggler and host of the podcast "The 441," joins the "ROI" team for episode #590 to discuss the history of juggling.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.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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10:27

BONUS: The Love Makers

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2024/12/07

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Aifric Cambell, Horizons Creative Writing lecturer at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Love Makers."The host for the 589th edition in in this series is John Kealey, 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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29:58

The Love Makers

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2024/12/07

Dr. Aifric Cambell, Horizons Creative Writing lecturer at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Love Makers."The host for the 589th edition in in this series is John Kealey, 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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29:43

What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And...

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2024/11/30

Dr. Stella Sandford, professor of modern European philosophy at The Centre For Research In Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, London, is the guest for the 588th edition in this series to discuss, "What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence."The host for this program is John Kealey, 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

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12:54

BONUS: What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency...

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2024/11/30

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Stella Sandford, professor of modern European philosophy at The Centre For Research In Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, London, is the guest for the 588th edition in this series to discuss, "What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence."The host for this program is John Kealey, 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

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16:49

BONUS: Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism

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2024/11/23

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier professor of political economy at Harvard University, in Massachusetts, joins the "ROI" team for episode #587 to discuss, "Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism."The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at

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28:18

Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism

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2024/11/23

Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier professor of political economy at Harvard University, in Massachusetts, joins the "ROI" team for episode #587 to discuss, "Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism."The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose

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15:41

BONUS: Niabi Zoo (Coal Valley, Illinois - USA)

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2024/11/17

BONUS DISCUSSION: Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo.The host for this discussion is John Kealey, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose

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28:36

Niabi Zoo (Coal Valley, Illinois - USA)

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2024/11/16

Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo.The host for this discussion is John Kealey, 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 necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport,

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10:34

BONUS: The Scythian Empire

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2024/11/09

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire."The host for the 585th 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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport,

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31:14

The Scythian Empire

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2024/11/09

Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire."The host for the 585th 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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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9:53

BONUS: Decision '24

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2024/11/02

BONUS DISCUSSION: Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election.The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.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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27:48

Decision '24

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2024/11/02

Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election.The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.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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