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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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    • May 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    BONUS: The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 17:51


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. David Silverman, professor of history at George Washington University, is the guest for this episode of "ROI" to discuss The Chosen And The Damned:  Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States.The host for the 660th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

    The Chosen And The Damned: Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 30:08


    Dr. David Silverman, professor of history at George Washington University, is the guest for this episode of "ROI" to discuss The Chosen And The Damned:  Native Americans And The Makings Of Race In The United States.The host for the 660th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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: Trash Can Annie And Ragged Records

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 13:57


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herrington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at:  311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IowaContact Information:Trash Can Annie:  (563) 322-5893  https://www.trashcanannie.com/Ragged Records:  (563) 324-3579https://www.raggedrecords.org/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!

    Trash Can Annie And Ragged Records

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 32:20


    Laura Heath, owner of Trash Can Annie, and Bob Herrington, owner of Ragged Records, join the "ROI" team to discuss their shops co-located together, in downtown Davenport, Iowa, USA.The host for the 659th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this episode are Terri Toppler and Rick Sweet.Trash Can Annie and Ragged Records are located at:  311 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IowaContact Information:Trash Can Annie:  (563) 322-5893  https://www.trashcanannie.com/Ragged Records:  (563) 324-3579https://www.raggedrecords.org/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 Guinness World Record For "The Largest Collection Of Spoons"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 17:54


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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 Guinness World Record For "The Largest Collection Of Spoons"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 31:14


    Cammie Pohl, owner and curator of the Mississippi Spoon Gallery, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her gallery collection and receiving The Guinness World Record for "The Largest Collection Of Spoons."The host for the 658th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

    Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 30:58


    Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."The host for the 657th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 14:12


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Sally Frank, professor of law and director of The General Civil Practice Clinic, Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa, USA), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Presidential Abuses Of The Constitution."The host for the 657th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 14:38


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Born Of Ice And Fire:  How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.The host for the 656th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!

    Born Of Ice And Fire: How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 30:59


    Dr. Graham Shields, professor of geology at University College London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Born Of Ice And Fire:  How Glaciers And Volcanoes (With A Pinch Of Salt) Drove Animal Evolution.The host for the 656th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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 Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 14:39


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book:  The Invention Of Good And Evil:  A World History Of Morality.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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 Invention Of Good And Evil: A World History Of Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 32:13


    Dr. Hanno Sauer, associate professor of philosophy at Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 655th show in the series to discuss his book:  The Invention Of Good And Evil:  A World History Of Morality.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 13:10


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty:  Eerie Iowa:  The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.The host for the 654th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!

    Eerie Iowa: The Hawkeye State's Darker Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 30:34


    Bruce Walters, professor emeritus at Western Illinois University, artist and author, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss a recent book he co-authored with Michael McCarty:  Eerie Iowa:  The Hawkeye State's Darker Side.The host for the 654th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 13:33


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities:  including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!

    Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 30:52


    The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes guests from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities:  including Chris Van Speybroeck, vice president of development; Timothy Smith, vice president of operations; and Chuck Long, chairman of the organization's board.The host for this edition is John Kealey, 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!

    Mary, Mother Of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 29:45


    Dr. Lisa Powell, professor of theology and director of The Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies Program at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Mary, Mother Of Christ."The host for the 652nd edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!

    Reggae Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 29:00


    Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.The host for the 651st edition 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!

    BONUS: Reggae Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 15:37


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Zeb Brooks, reggae music enthusiast, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this fascinating genre.The host for the 651st edition 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!

    My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 29:41


    Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown:  The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.The host for this edition 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!

    BONUS: My Wicked Hometown: The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 14:26


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Ezra Sidran, author of My Wicked Hometown:  The Hidden History Of Davenport, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book.The host for this edition 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!

    BONUS: What Is Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 14:24


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!

    What Is Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 29:26


    Dr. Adrian Bardon, American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "What Is Time?"The host for the 649th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 16:30


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest:  Notes From The Edge Of The World.The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!

    Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes From The Edge Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 30:18


    Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor of The Storm Lake Times, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest:  Notes From The Edge Of The World.The host for the 648th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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: Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 13:24


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.The host for this program 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!

    Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:21


    Historian Jackson Cleghorn returns to "ROI" to discuss "Communist Ideology In 1930s Great Britain" for the 647th edition in this series.The host for this program 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!

    C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 29:01


    Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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: C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 15:36


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Roba, author and historian, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "C.A. Ficke And The Establishment Of The Davenport Municipal Art Gallery" for the 646th edition in this series.The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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!

    The Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 21:08


    Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum:  The Anne Frank Collection."The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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 Danville Station Library and Museum: The Anne Frank Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 12:53


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Janet Hesler, curator of The Danville Station Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Danville Station Library and Museum:  The Anne Frank Collection."The host for the 645th edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buff is 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 Culion Leper Colony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 11:04


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 Culion Leper Colony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 29:08


    Dr. Febe Pamonag, professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Culion Leper Colony.The host for the 644th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 National Museum Of African American Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 14:06


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Jeffries III, executive director of The National Museum Of African American Music, located in downtown Nashville, Tenn., joins the "ROI" team to discuss this unique museum.The host for the 643rd edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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 National Museum Of African American Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 29:16


    Dr. William Jeffries III, executive director of The National Museum Of African American Music, located in downtown Nashville, Tenn., joins the "ROI" team to discuss this unique museum.The host for the 643rd edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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: Polkabilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 12:07


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!

    Polkabilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 29:51


    Dr. James "Jim" Leary, Emeritus Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-founder of The Center For The Study Of Upper Midwestern Cultures, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "Polkabilly."The host for the 642nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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 Footnoting History Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 11:49


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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 Footnoting History Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 30:15


    Dr. Lucy Barnhouse, assistant professor of History and director of Medieval And Renaissance Minor at Arkansas State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Footnoting History" podcast.The host for the 641st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Edgar Allen Poe: A Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 15:55


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Richard Kopley, distinguished professor of English, emeritus, at Penn State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Edgar Allen Poe:  A Life."The host for the 640th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Special music used in this episode is "BMV578 Fuga In G (Fugue In G Minor)," James Kibbe/Bach Organ Works.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!

    Edgar Allen Poe: A Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 30:11


    Dr. Richard Kopley, distinguished professor of English, emeritus, at Penn State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Edgar Allen Poe:  A Life."The host for the 640th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Special music used in this episode is "BMV578 Fuga In G (Fugue In G Minor)," James Kibbe/Bach Organ Works.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 Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 29:03


    Michael Richie, retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army - and blogger, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage."The host for the 639th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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: The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 9:33


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Michael Richie, retired Lt. Colonel - U.S. Army - and blogger, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage."The host for the 639th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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: The Other Fear Of The Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 14:11


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Thomas, Wohlford, professor of American Political Institutions and Director of the Salvation Center at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Other Fear Of The Founders."The host for the 638th 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!

    The Other Fear Of The Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 32:08


    Dr. George Thomas, Wohlford, professor of American Political Institutions and Director of the Salvation Center at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Other Fear Of The Founders."The host for the 638th 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!

    The Bassett And Vollum Wallpaper Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 30:22


    Duane Timm, owner/operator of the Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his company and its interesting history.The host for the 637th 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: The Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 14:18


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Duane Timm, owner/operator of the Bassett and Vollum Wallpaper Company, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his company and its interesting history.The host for the 637th 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: Medieval Nuns At War: Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 13:43


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Elizabeth Quillen, Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Medieval Nuns At War:  Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women."The host for the 636th edition 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!

    Medieval Nuns At War: Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 30:33


    Dr. Elizabeth Quillen, Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at The University Of Minnesota, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Medieval Nuns At War:  Rebellious, Resilient, And Rowdy Women."The host for the 636th edition 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: 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!

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