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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 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 30:36


    Wilson Rojas, assistant professor for Emerging And innovative Technologies In The Center For Excellence In Treaching And Learning at the University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom."The host for the 609th 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: Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 15:26


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Wilson Rojas, assistant professor for Emerging And innovative Technologies In The Center For Excellence In Treaching And Learning at the University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom."The host for the 609th 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: Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 18:46


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement."The host for the 608th 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!

    Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 29:55


    Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement."The host for the 608th 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: Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind The Global Beauty Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 13:17


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Stacy Cordery, professor of history at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Becoming Elizabeth Arden:  The Woman Behind The Global Beauty Empire.The host of the 607th episode 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!

    Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind The Global Beauty Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 30:43


    Dr. Stacy Cordery, professor of history at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Becoming Elizabeth Arden:  The Woman Behind The Global Beauty Empire.The host of the 607th episode 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!

    The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 29:38


    Jim Risen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy.The host for the 606th 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: The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 14:26


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jim Risen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy.The host for the 606th 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: The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 15:48


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Science at Harvard University, is the guest for "ROI" episode 605, and joins the series' panelists to discuss, "The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth."The host for this edition 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!

    The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 30:01


    Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Science at Harvard University, is the guest for "ROI" episode 605, and joins the series' panelists to discuss, "The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth."The host for this edition 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: The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 13:07


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Ashley Lemke, associate professor of anthropology at The University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Architecture Of Hunting:  The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor."The host for the 604th 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!

    The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 30:47


    Dr. Ashley Lemke, associate professor of anthropology at The University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Architecture Of Hunting:  The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor."The host for the 604th 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: The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 14:26


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author Heather Pringle is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #603.  She joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Northwomen:  Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World."The host for this edition 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!

    The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 29:25


    Author Heather Pringle is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #603.  She joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Northwomen:  Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World."The host for this edition 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!

    The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 29:32


    Dr. Joshua Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, joins the "ROI" team for episode 602 to discuss, "The Privateers:  How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers."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 Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 12:57


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Joshua Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, joins the "ROI" team for episode 602 to discuss, "The Privateers:  How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers."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: A New History Of Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 13:04


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, is the guest for the 601st episode in this series.  Dr. Bremer joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A New History Of Iowa."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!

    A New History Of Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 30:06


    Dr. Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, is the guest for the 601st episode in this series.  Dr. Bremer joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A New History Of Iowa."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: Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 13:48


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Sara Butler, professor and King George III Chair in British History at The Ohio State University, is the guest for "ROI" show #600.  Dr. Butler joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Context Matters:  Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

    Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 29:33


    Dr. Sara Butler, professor and King George III Chair in British History at The Ohio State University, is the guest for "ROI" show #600.  Dr. Butler joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Context Matters:  Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

    Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 27:31


    Dr. Alette Blom, Department Of Archaeology at Cambridge University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy."The host for the 599th 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: Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 10:32


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Alette Blom, Department Of Archaeology at Cambridge University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy."The host for the 599th 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 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 30:43


    Steve Folker, award-winning photographer and film maker, joins the "ROI" team for episode 598 in this series to discuss, "The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars:  The Movie."The host for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" 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: The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 10:48


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Steve Folker, award-winning photographer and film maker, joins the "ROI" team for episode 598 in this series to discuss, "The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars:  The Movie."The host for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" 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!

    Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 29:26


    Dr. Michael Frachetti, professor of archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis, is the guest for "ROI" episode #597 to discuss, "Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech."The host for this episode, the first in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" 18th season, 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: Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 15:19


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Michael Frachetti, professor of archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis, is the guest for "ROI" episode #597 to discuss, "Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech."The host for this episode, the first in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" 18th season, 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!

    The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 30:03


    Dr. Dexter Roberts, nonresident senior fellow at The Atlantic Counsel's Global China Hub and founder and publisher of the Trade War Newsletter (Montana), is today's guest to discuss, "The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism:  The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World."The host for the 596th 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!This is the final episode in Series 17 of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."

    BONUS: The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 15:57


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Dexter Roberts, nonresident senior fellow at The Atlantic Counsel's Global China Hub and founder and publisher of the Trade War Newsletter (Montana), is today's guest to discuss, "The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism:  The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World."The host for the 596th 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!This is the final episode in Series 17 of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."

    The Brettun & Black Museum (Hampton, Illinois)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 29:33


    Tom McKay, historian and volunteer curator with the Brettun & Black Museum, owned and operated by The Hampton (Illinois) Historical Society, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the museum.The host for the 595th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: The Brettun & Black Museum (Hampton, Illinois)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 11:41


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Tom McKay, historian and volunteer curator with the Brettun & Black Museum, owned and operated by The Hampton (Illinois) Historical Society, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the museum.The host for the 595th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott County (Iowa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 9:43


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

    Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott County (Iowa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 31:07


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 10:43


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

    History Of The Scott County Library System In Eldridge, Iowa, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 29:04


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

    Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 29:57


    Craig Verniest, reference assistant at The Barco Law Library at The University Of Pittsburgh, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s."The host for the 592nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 14:25


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Craig Verniest, reference assistant at The Barco Law Library at The University Of Pittsburgh, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s."The host for the 592nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: The History Of Juggling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 11:17


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Bailey Cichon, juggler and host of the podcast "The 441," joins the "ROI" team for episode #590 to discuss the history of juggling.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    The History Of Juggling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 29:34


    Bailey Cichon, juggler and host of the podcast "The 441," joins the "ROI" team for episode #590 to discuss the history of juggling.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    The Love Makers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 29:58


    Dr. Aifric Cambell, Horizons Creative Writing lecturer at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Love Makers."The host for the 589th edition in in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: The Love Makers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 10:27


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Aifric Cambell, Horizons Creative Writing lecturer at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Love Makers."The host for the 589th edition in in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 12:54


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Stella Sandford, professor of modern European philosophy at The Centre For Research In Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, London, is the guest for the 588th edition in this series to discuss, "What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence."The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 29:43


    Dr. Stella Sandford, professor of modern European philosophy at The Centre For Research In Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, London, is the guest for the 588th edition in this series to discuss, "What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence."The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 16:49


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier professor of political economy at Harvard University, in Massachusetts, joins the "ROI" team for episode #587 to discuss, "Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 28:18


    Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier professor of political economy at Harvard University, in Massachusetts, joins the "ROI" team for episode #587 to discuss, "Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 15:41


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo.The host for this discussion is John Kealey, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    Niabi Zoo (Coal Valley, Illinois - USA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 28:36


    Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo.The host for this discussion is John Kealey, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    The Scythian Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 31:14


    Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire."The host for the 585th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: The Scythian Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 10:34


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire."The host for the 585th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    Decision '24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 27:48


    Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election.The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    BONUS: Decision '24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 9:53


    BONUS DISCUSSION:  Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election.The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

    Beasts At Bedtime: Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 29:27


    Dr. Liam Heneghan, professor and chair of Environmental Science And Studies at DePaul University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Beasts At Bedtime:  Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature."The host for the 584th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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