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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!
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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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 not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
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 those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
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!
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!
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!
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, USA!
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. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
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 recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
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!
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!
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, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
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, USA!
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, Iowa, USA!
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!
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 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!
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 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!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Connie Mutel joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future.The host for the 623rd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!
Author Connie Mutel joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future.The host for the 623rd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!
Jackson Gleghorn, graduate student in history in History at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936."The host for the 622nd episode of "ROI" is Terri Toppler, 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 recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jackson Gleghorn, graduate student in history in History at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936."The host for the 622nd episode of "ROI" is Terri Toppler, 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 recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
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