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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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16:46

BONUS: The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It...

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2025/10/31

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Richard White, Margaret Byrne professor emeritus of American History at Stanford University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: "The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption."The host for the 633rd 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

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29:31

The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was...

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2025/10/31

Dr. Richard White, Margaret Byrne professor emeritus of American History at Stanford University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: "The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption."The host for the 633rd 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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12:27

BONUS: The Armed Forces Vietnam Network

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2025/10/25

BONUS DISCUSSION: Rick Fredericksen, Iowa-based writer and journalist, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Armed Forces Vietnam Network.The host for the 632nd 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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29:19

The Armed Forces Vietnam Network

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2025/10/25

Rick Fredericksen, Iowa-based writer and journalist, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Armed Forces Vietnam Network.The host for the 632nd 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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20:27

BONUS: Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era...

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2025/10/18

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael Jarvis, professor of history at The University Of Rochester (New York) and director of The Smith's Island Archeology Project, Archeology Project, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 631sst episode in this series to discuss "Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda."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

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31:55

Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British...

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2025/10/18

Dr. Michael Jarvis, professor of history at The University Of Rochester (New York) and director of The Smith's Island Archeology Project, Archeology Project, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 631sst episode in this series to discuss "Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda."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

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30:51

Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

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2025/10/11

Laura Spinney, author and journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for episode 630 to discuss Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global.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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16:59

BONUS: Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

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2025/10/11

BONUS DISCUSSION: Laura Spinney, author and journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for episode 630 to discuss Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global.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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12:16

BONUS: The Great Historical St. Ambrose Scavenger Hunt

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2025/10/04

BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI Team" embarks on "The Great Historical St. Ambrose (University) Scavenger Hunt" for the 629th edition in this series.Those on the hunt include: David Baker, Jay Swords, John Kealey, Rick Sweet, Brett Monnard, Ed Broders and SAU student Katie Walsh.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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36:53

The Great Historical St. Ambrose Scavenger Hunt

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2025/10/04

The "ROI Team" embarks on "The Great Historical St. Ambrose (University) Scavenger Hunt" for the 629th edition in this series.Those on the hunt include: David Baker, Jay Swords, John Kealey, Rick Sweet, Brett Monnard, Ed Broders and SAU student Katie Walsh.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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30:06

Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of...

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2025/09/27

Dr. Simon Cordery, professor and chair of the History Department at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman."The host for the 628th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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

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11:03

BONUS: Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of...

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2025/09/27

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Simon Cordery, professor and chair of the History Department at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman."The host for the 628th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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

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14:29

BONUS: My Life With Nuclear Weapons

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2025/09/23

BONUS DISCUSSION: Jack Achs, Lt. Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "My Life With Nuclear Weapons."The host for the 627th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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29:39

My Life With Nuclear Weapons

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2025/09/20

Jack Achs, Lt. Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "My Life With Nuclear Weapons."The host for the 627th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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15:08

BONUS: The 1918 German Revolution

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2025/09/13

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Erik Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team for a new broadcast season on episode #626 to discuss, "The 1918 German Revolution."The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University,

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30:43

The 1918 German Revolution

Relevant or Irrelevant ·

2025/09/13

Dr. Erik Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team for a new broadcast season on episode #626 to discuss, "The 1918 German Revolution."The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa,

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15:48

BONUS: Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication

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2025/08/30

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Luis Felipe Souza, curator of the Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication, in Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the Pavec Museum.The host for the 625th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport,

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30:59

Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication

Relevant or Irrelevant ·

2025/08/30

Dr. Luis Felipe Souza, curator of the Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication, in Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the Pavec Museum.The host for the 625th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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28:35

Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate...

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2025/08/23

Dr. Sarah Gabbott, professor of palaeontology at The University Of Leicester and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, emeritus professor in the School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment at The University of Leicester (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy."The host for the 624th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the

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17:06

BONUS: Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our...

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2025/08/23

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sarah Gabbott, professor of palaeontology at The University Of Leicester and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, emeritus professor in the School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment at The University of Leicester (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy."The host for the 624th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the

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