Podcasts about journal articles

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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 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!

A mongoose is a mongoose of course, of course. And no one can talk to a mongoose of course, of course. That is, unless, of course you're a thirteen-year-old girl in the Isle of Man. On this episode, Charlie tells the Legends about the strange case of Gef the Talking Mongoose!Late Night Legends is a paranormal podcast and stream which believes Spooky Season should be all year long. Listen every week to learn what paratopic the Legends are getting into.Join our Discord!https://discord.gg/jcEGgpZHqELate Night Legends is for a mature audience and can discuss topics which may not be suitable for all audiences. Please take care of yourself!Sources: Primary Sources:Price, Harry, and R.S. Lambert. The Haunting of Cashen's Gap: A Modern "Miracle" Investigated. London: Methuen & Co., 1936.Irving, James. Unpublished letters and notes regarding Gef (1931-1945). Manx National Heritage Library, Douglas, Isle of Man.Fodor, Nandor. Case files on Gef the Mongoose (1935-1937). Collection of the American Society for Psychical Research, New York.Secondary Sources:Books:Josiffe, Christopher. Gef! The Strange Tale of an Extra-Special Talking Mongoose. London: Strange Attractor Press, 2017.Price, Harry. Confessions of a Ghost-Hunter. London: Putnam, 1936. (Chapter 12: "The Talking Mongoose")Wilson, Colin. Poltergeists: A History of Violent Ghostly Phenomena. London: Llewellyn Publications, 1981.Journal Articles:"Proceedings of the Talking Mongoose Case." Journal of the Society for Psychical Research 34, no. 642 (December 1937): 121-135.Bartholomew, Robert E. "Mass Delusions and Hysterias: Highlights from the Past Millennium." Skeptical Inquirer 25, no. 3 (2001): 20-25.Newspaper Archives:Isle of Man Times (1931-1945) - Extensive coverage of Gef phenomenonThe Times (London) - Reports on Lambert v. Levita libel case (1936)Daily Express (1935-1937) - Sensationalized accounts of GefAudio/Visual Materials:The Manx Talking Mongoose. BBC Radio 4 Documentary. First broadcast 15 March 2017.Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose. Directed by Adam Sigal. 2023. Feature film dramatization.Unpublished Materials:Dennis, Captain William. Private investigation notes on Gef case (1935-1936). Held in Harry Price Collection, University of London.Irving, Voirrey. Unpublished diary references to Gef (ca. 1931-1945). Current whereabouts unknown.Theses/Dissertations:McKay, Georgina. "Folklore and Forteana in Interwar Britain: The Case of Gef the Talking Mongoose." PhD diss., University of Edinburgh, 2019.Archival Collections:Harry Price Papers. Senate House Library, University of London.Manx Folklore Archive. Manx National Heritage, Douglas.Black Magic by The Amazons, https://lickd.lnk.to/JNcr0sID License ID: P3Vvw8GgqaYBlack Magic by The Amazons, https://lickd.lnk.to/JNcr0sID License ID: P3Vvw8GgqaY

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

Is the journal publishing process and the “game” around journal publishing forcing us to give up on big ideas and instead work on small ideas about trivial matters? We are not so sure. We think that science needs many different types of academics, and they have all sorts of different ideas, big and small, and we need outlets for expressing every single one of them. But outlets, like ideas, are not all equal. Journals are an incremental genre leaning toward rigor and thus risk type-2 errors. Book are an expansive genre learning towards big ideas – and thus risk type-1 errors. So the question is rather what type of scholar you are and whether you can handle the very different processes and mechanisms – those associated with big ideas that take a long time to develop, versus the production of smaller ideas and insights that incrementally push our knowledge forward. References Recker, J., Zeiss, R., & Mueller, M. (2024). iRepair or I Repair? A Dialectical Process Analysis of Control Enactment on the iPhone Repair Aftermarket. MIS Quarterly, 48(1), 321-346. Bechky, B. A., & Davis, G. F. (2025). Resisting the Algorithmic Management of Science: Craft and Community After Generative AI. Administrative Science Quarterly, 70(1), 1-22. Kallinikos, J. (2025). Management and Information Systems (in all shapes and colours) missed the wider significance of computerization and informatization. LinkedIn, . Beniger, J. R. (1989). The Control Revolution: Technological and Economic Origins of the Information Society. Harvard University Press. Zuboff, S. (1998). In The Age Of The Smart Machine: The Future Of Work And Power. Basic Books. Zuboff, S., & Maxmin, J. (2004). The Support Economy: Why Corporations Are Failing Individuals and the Next Episode of Capitalism. Penguin Publishing Group. Zuboff, S. (2019). The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. Profile. Zuboff, S. (1985). Automate/Informate: The Two Faces of Intelligent Technology. Organizational Dynamics, 14(2), 5-18. boyd, d., & Ellison, N. B. (2007). Social Network Sites: Definition, History, and Scholarship. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1), 210-230. Zittrain, J. L. (2006). The Generative Internet. Harvard Law Review, 119, 1974-2040. Kahneman, D. (2012). Thinking, Fast and Slow. Penguin. Parker, G., Van Alstyne, M., & Choudary, S. P. (2016). Platform Revolution: How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy - and How to Make Them Work for You. W. W. Norton & Company. Harari, Y. N. (2024). Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. Random House. Sauer, H. (2024). The Invention of Good and Evil: A World History of Morality. Profile Books. Harari, Y. N. (2014). Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. Harper. von Briel, F., Davidsson, P., & Recker, J. (2018). Digital Technologies as External Enablers of New Venture Creation in the IT Hardware Sector. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 42(1), 47-69. Davidsson, P., Recker, J., & von Briel, F. (2020). External Enablement of New Venture Creation: A Framework. Academy of Management Perspectives, 34(3), 311-332. Davidsson, P., Recker, J., & von Briel, F. (2025). External Enablement of Entrepreneurial Actions and Outcomes: Extension, Review and Research Agenda. Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship, 12(3-4), 300-470. Safadi, H., Lalor, J. P., & Berente, N. (2024). The Effect of Bots on Human Interaction in Online Communities. MIS Quarterly, 48(3), 1279-1296. Chen, Z., & Chan, J. (2024). Large Language Model in Creative Work: The Role of Collaboration Modality and User Expertise. Management Science, 70(12), 9101-9117. Dumas, M., La Rosa, M., Mendling, J., & Reijers, H. A. (2018). Fundamentals of Business Process Management (2nd ed.). Springer. Harari, Y. N. (2014). Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow. Harvill Secker. Recker, J. (2021). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner's Guide (2nd ed.). Springer. The Stakeholder Alignment Collaborative. (2025). The Consortia Century: Aligning for Impact. Oxford University Press. 

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!

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 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."

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 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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

GeneralDr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at SouthernUtah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds a library degree from BrighamYoung University and a PhD from the University of Memphis with an emphasis on the socialhistory of recent America, and is professionally accredited by the Academy of CertifiedArchivists. His professional work experience includes service at the Utah State HistoricalSociety, Montana State University, in the production side of commercial publishing, and at theUniversity of Tennessee at Martin. Though a professional librarian, he has conducted historicalresearch across the US and published widely, on Yellowstone literature, early Utah printing,Montana history, the work of historian Dale L. Morgan, Tennessee novelist Harry Kroll, and thecivil rights movement in the rural South during the 1950s and 60s.HistoryDr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at SouthernUtah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds graduate degrees in history fromUSU and the University of Memphis. His career in history has centered on preserving thesources of history as a Certified Archivist and special collections librarian, but he has alsoresearched, written, and published widely in historical topics including Yellowstone, theAmerican West, Mormons, American popular literature, and the US civil rights movement. Hisbiography of Utah native and historian of western America Dale L. Morgan was named a Finalistin 2024 for the Evans Biography Prize. He is currently at work on a study of post-war social andeconomic change in the rural South, focusing on several counties in West Tennessee.LibraryDr. Richard Saunders is the former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah University andhas been an archivist and librarian since the days of typewriters and ARPAnet. He holds alibrary degree from Brigham Young University, one of the library-school casualties of the 1990s,a PhD in History from the University of Memphis, and has been a member of the Academy ofCertified Archivists since 1992. Since 1988 he has worked as an archivist or librarian at theUtah State Historical Society, Montana State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, andSouthern Utah University where he was dean from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Saunders currently servesas the editor of RBM, ACRL's journal of special collections librarianship.PrintingDr. Richard Saunders, academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern UtahUniversity, has been a student of printing, type, and publishing for over two decades. Informedby activity as an amateur handset printer and craft bookbinder, his scope of interest includesindustrial-scale papermaking, typography, printing, and both historical and descriptivebibliography. He worked professionally in the production side of commercial publishing in the1990s during the industry's transition from filmsetting to direct-to-plate technology. Dr.Saunders has guest-lectured to college students and the public in classes and at symposia atinstitutions including Brigham Young University and the University of Tennessee. Hisprofessional output includes Printing in Deseret: Mormons, Politics, Economics, and Utah'sIncunabula, 1849–1851 (Univ. of Utah Press, 2000), and Reams in the Desert: Papermaking inUtah, 1849–1893 (Legacy Press, 2021). These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

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 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!

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!

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!

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!