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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!

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    BONUS: Podcast Influence In Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 13:07


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, instructional assistant professor and director of Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at The University Of Mississippi, and Dr. John P. Sexton, professor of English at Bridgewater State University, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Podcast Influence In Teaching."The host for the 635th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    Podcast Influence In Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 29:47


    Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, instructional assistant professor and director of Multi-Disciplinary and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at The University Of Mississippi, and Dr. John P. Sexton, professor of English at Bridgewater State University, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Podcast Influence In Teaching."The host for the 635th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 12:25


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood.The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 30:18


    Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood.The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 16:46


    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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 29:31


    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. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    The Armed Forces Vietnam Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 29:19


    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!

    BONUS: The Armed Forces Vietnam Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 12:27


    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!

    BONUS: Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 20:27


    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!

    Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 31:55


    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: Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 16:59


    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!

    Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 30:51


    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 Great Historical St. Ambrose Scavenger Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 36:53


    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: The Great Historical St. Ambrose Scavenger Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 12:16


    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: Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 11:03


    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!

    Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 30:06


    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: My Life With Nuclear Weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 14:29


    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!

    My Life With Nuclear Weapons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 29:39


    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: The 1918 German Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 15:08


    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!

    The 1918 German Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 30:43


    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: Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 15:48


    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!

    Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 30:59


    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!

    BONUS: Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 17:06


    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!

    Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 28:35


    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!

    Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 28:30


    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!

    BONUS: Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 21:36


    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!

    The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 31:41


    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: The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 12:40


    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!

    BONUS: How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 16:13


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. John Hawks, chair of The Department Of Anthropology and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor at The University Of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution.The host for the 621st edition in this series 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!

    How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 35:24


    Dr. John Hawks, chair of The Department Of Anthropology and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor at The University Of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution.The host for the 621st edition in this series 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: Tolstoy: A Russian Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 12:32


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Rosamund Bartlett, author and Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brasenose College, in Oxford, England, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her book Tolstoy:  A Russian Life.The host for the 620th 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!

    Tolstoy: A Russian Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 29:14


    Dr. Rosamund Bartlett, author and Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brasenose College, in Oxford, England, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her book Tolstoy:  A Russian Life.The host for the 620th 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: The Celts And Their Maritime Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 9:49


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Joseph Nagy, Henry L. Shattuck Professor Of Irish Studies at Harvard University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Celts And Their Maritime Myths."  The host for the 619th 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!

    The Celts And Their Maritime Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 32:34


    Dr. Joseph Nagy, Henry L. Shattuck Professor Of Irish Studies at Harvard University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Celts And Their Maritime Myths."  The host for the 619th 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: The Three Styles Of Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 15:26


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Perry Zurn, visiting professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, at Cornell University, and provost associate professor at American University (Massachusetts), is the guest for "ROI" episode 618 to discuss:  The Three Styles Of Curiosity.The host for this edition 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!

    The Three Styles Of Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 30:20


    Dr. Perry Zurn, visiting professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, at Cornell University, and provost associate professor at American University (Massachusetts), is the guest for "ROI" episode 618 to discuss:  The Three Styles Of Curiosity.The host for this edition 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: The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 11:51


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Paul Sutter, visiting professor at Barnard College and external advisor for NASA's Advance Concepts Program, joins the "ROI" team for a discussion about:  The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far).The host for the 617th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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 Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 28:34


    Dr. Paul Sutter, visiting professor at Barnard College and external advisor for NASA's Advance Concepts Program, joins the "ROI" team for a discussion about:  The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far).The host for the 617th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 18:52


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Reverend JR. Forasteros is the guest for "ROI" episode #616 to discuss his book:  Empathy For The Devil:  Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible.The host for this edition in the series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!

    Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 29:12


    Reverend JR. Forasteros is the guest for "ROI" episode #616 to discuss his book:  Empathy For The Devil:  Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible.The host for this edition in the series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!

    Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 29:47


    Author Brendan O'Brien is the in-studio guest for "ROI" episode #615 to discuss his book:  Homesick:  Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It.The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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: Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 14:11


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author Brendan O'Brien is the in-studio guest for "ROI" episode #615 to discuss his book:  Homesick:  Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It.The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!

    Money, Lies And God: Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 28:59


    Author Katherine Stewart joins the "ROI" team to discuss Money, Lies And God:  Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy.The host for the 614th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: Money, Lies And God: Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 14:42


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author Katherine Stewart joins the "ROI" team to discuss Money, Lies And God:  Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy.The host for the 614th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 14:50


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Beth Waterhouse, former staff director of The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation, from Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation."The host for the 613th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!

    Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 29:47


    Beth Waterhouse, former staff director of The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation, from Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation."The host for the 613th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!

    BONUS: Prisoners After War: Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 17:11


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Jason Higgins, digital scholarship director at Virginia Tech Publishing, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Prisoners After War:  Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!

    Prisoners After War: Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:38


    Dr. Jason Higgins, digital scholarship director at Virginia Tech Publishing, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Prisoners After War:  Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!

    Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 28:04


    Boyce Upholt, author and nature critic, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?"The host for the 611th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!

    BONUS: Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 13:17


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Boyce Upholt, author and nature critic, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?"The host for the 611th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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!

    BONUS: History Pedagogy: What Makes Good History Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 16:10


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. John Warne Monroe, professor of history at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "History Pedagogy:  What Makes Good History Teaching."The host for the 610th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard 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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