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S13 Ep 386BONUS: 500th Anniversary of the Death of Raphael

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BONUS questions from the 386th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dec 19, 202014 min

S13 Ep 386500th Anniversary of the Death of Raphael

Dr. Margaret Morse, Associate Professor of Art History and Fine Arts Division Chair at Augustana College (Rock Island, Illinois, USA) joins the ROI group to discuss the 500th anniversary of the death of Italian Renaissance painter Raphael.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dec 19, 202030 min

S13 Ep 385BONUS: National Pearl Button Museum

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BONUS questions from the 385th episode of ROI.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dec 12, 202013 min

S13 Ep 385National Pearl Button Museum

Angie Weikert, Manager of Artifact Acquisitions at The National Pearl Button Museum, is the guest for 385th episode of ROI. She joins the group to talk about the museum and saving the Fairport (Iowa) Fish Hatchery.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dec 12, 202029 min

S13 Ep 384BONUS: Prairie Fire: A Great Plains History

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BONUS questions from the 384th edition of 𝘙𝘖𝘐.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dec 5, 202014 min

S13 Ep 384Prairie Fire: A Great Plains History

Dr. Julie Courtwright, Associate Professor of History at Iowa State University, joins the ROI history buffs to discuss her book, Prairie Fire: A Great Plains History, published by the University Press of Kansas in 2011. Prairie Fire won the Kansas Notable Book Award, given by the State Library, and was a Caroline Bancroft Honor Book Selection, designated by the Denver Public Library, Western History Division.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dec 5, 202032 min

S13 Ep 383BONUS: History of Social Distancing

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BONUS questions from the 383rd episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 28, 202015 min

S13 Ep 383History of Social Distancing

Dr. Kristy Wilson Bowers, Assistant Professor of History at The University Of Missouri, discusses the history of social distancing with the ROI team on the 383rd edition of the series.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 28, 202030 min

S13 Ep 382BONUS: 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Landing

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BONUS questions from the 382nd episode of ROI

Nov 21, 202013 min

S13 Ep 382400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Landing

Former Governor-General Dr. George Garmany, of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panel to discuss the 400th anniversary of the landing of The Mayflower on the 382nd edition of this series.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 21, 202030 min

S13 Ep 389BONUS: Election 2020

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BONUS questions from the 389th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 14, 202016 min

S13 Ep 389Election 2020

Dr. Justin Holmes, Associate Professor of Political Science, is the guest for the 389th edition of ROI. Dr. Holmes discusses the 2020 Election with the group.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 14, 202029 min

S13 Ep 381BONUS: The Black Experience in Davenport, Iowa

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BONUS questions from the 381st episode of ROI.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 7, 202011 min

S13 Ep 381The Black Experience in Davenport, Iowa

Ryan Saddler, Associate Vice President For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, joins the ROI panelists to talk about "The Black Experience In Davenport, Iowa."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Nov 7, 202030 min

S13 Ep 380BONUS: Race, Reform & Identity in Pop Music, 1812-1925

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BONUS questions from the 380th episode of ROI.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 31, 202015 min

S13 Ep 380Race, Reform & Identity in Pop Music, 1812-1925

Dr. Brian Roberts, Professor of History at the University of Northern Iowa, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant discussion to help us learn more about his 2017 book Blackface Nation: Race, Reform, and Identity in American Popular Music, 1812-1925.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 31, 202029 min

S13 Ep 379BONUS: The History of WOC Radio

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BONUS questions from the 379th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 24, 202014 min

S13 Ep 379The History of WOC Radio

Author Dave Coopman is the guest for the 379th program in the ROI series. In this edition, we explore the history of WOC Radio, Davenport, IA, USA.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 24, 202028 min

S13 Ep 378BONUS: The American Civil War: A Molecular Study of Smallpox

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BONUS questions from the 378th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 17, 202013 min

S13 Ep 378The American Civil War: A Molecular Study of Smallpox

Ana Duggan, an adjunct faculty member at McMaster University in Canada, joins the Relevant or Irrelevant panelists to discuss "The American Civil War: A Molecular Study Of Smallpox.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 17, 202029 min

S13 Ep 377BONUS: Ernest Hemingway: A New Life

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BONUS questions from the 377th episode of ROIRelevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 10, 202015 min

S13 Ep 377Ernest Hemingway: A New Life

Dr. James Hutchisson, professor of English at The Citadel, joins the ROI panelists to discuss his book Ernest Hemingway: A New Life.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 10, 202030 min

S13 Ep 376BONUS: Bettendorf's Economic History

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BONUS questions from the 376th edition of "ROI"Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 3, 202013 min

S13 Ep 376Bettendorf's Economic History

Author John Brassard joins the ROI team for a discussion about the economic history of Bettendorf (Iowa). Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Oct 3, 202031 min

S13 Ep 375BONUS: The 100th Anniversary of Broadcast Radio

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BONUS questions from the 375th edition of "ROI"Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Sep 26, 202015 min

S13 Ep 375The 100th Anniversary of Broadcast Radio

Author and historian Dave Coopman joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 100th anniversary of broadcast radio in the United States for the 375th installment of this series.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Sep 26, 202033 min

S1 Ep 374BONUS: The Battle of Brunanburh

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BONUS questions from the 374th edition of "ROI".Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Sep 19, 202014 min

S1 Ep 374The Battle of Brunanburh

The guest for the 374th edition of Relevant or Irrelevant is Dr. Michael Livingston, Professor Of English at The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, who joins the panelists to talk about The Battle of Brunanburh.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Sep 19, 202030 min

S1 Ep 373BONUS: Jesus and John Wayne

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BONUS questions from the 373rd edition of ROI."Relevant Or Irrelevant" is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Sep 12, 202016 min

S13 Ep 373Jesus and John Wayne

Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Professor of History at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" team for the 373rd edition of the program. The topic for this discussion is: Jesus and John Wayne."Relevant Or Irrelevant" is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Sep 12, 202029 min

S1 Ep 372Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment (BONUS)

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BONUS question from the 372nd edition of "ROI." This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Aug 8, 202016 min

S1 Ep 372Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Dr. Catherine Rymph, Professor and Chair Of The Department Of History at The University Of Missouri, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on this edition. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Aug 8, 202031 min

S1 Ep 371COVID-19 and the Disruption of the Food Supply Chain (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 371st edition of "ROI." This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Aug 1, 202012 min

S1 Ep 371COVID-19 and the Disruption of the Food Supply Chain

Tom Lahl joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss COVID-19 and the disruption of the food supply chain for the 371st edition of the series. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Aug 1, 202030 min

S1 Ep 370The Lantern Center and Today's Iowa Immigrants (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 370th edition of ROI. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jul 25, 202011 min

S1 Ep 370The Lantern Center and Today's Iowa Immigrants

Megan Ruiz, executive director of the Presentation Lantern Center in Dubuque, Iowa, is the guest for the 370th edition of"ROI." The Presentation Lantern Center offers hospitality, advocacy, and education to adult immigrants, including tutoring in English language skills and citizenship test preparation. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jul 25, 202032 min

S1 Ep 369American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact on Native American Culture (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 369th episode of ROI. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jul 18, 202015 min

S1 Ep 369American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact on Native American Culture

Dr. Denise Lajimodiere is the guest for the 369th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The program topic this week is "American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact On Native American Culture." This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jul 18, 202030 min

S1 Ep 368Behind the Scenes at the Guthrie Theater (BONUS)

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BONUS questions form the 368th episode of ROI. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jul 11, 202014 min

S1 Ep 368Behind the Scenes at the Guthrie Theater

Author Keane Bonath is the guest for the 368th "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program. Keane and the "ROI" panelists will discuss what happens behind the scenes at The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minn., USA. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Jul 11, 202029 min

S1 Ep 367Early Human History of The Northwest Coast (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 367th episode of ROI

Jul 4, 202016 min

S1 Ep 367Early Human History of The Northwest Coast

Dr. Loren Davis is the guest for the 367th episode of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The topic for this program is "Early Human History Of The Northwest Coast."

Jul 4, 202030 min

S1 Ep 366Uighur Muslim Voices In China (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 366th episode of ROI

Jun 27, 202014 min

S1 Ep 366Uighur Muslim Voices In China

Dr. Darren Byler a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is the guest for the 366th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." Dr. Byler talks with the ROI panelists about the subject of Uighur Muslim Voices In China.

Jun 27, 202032 min

S1 Ep 365Retooling for the COVID-19 "War Effort" (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 365th episode of ROI

Jun 20, 202012 min

S1 Ep 365Retooling for the COVID-19 "War Effort"

COVID-19 has been tough on many businesses, but some - like Mississippi River Distilling Company, in LeClaire, Iowa - are finding ways to stay economically viable and help their community. Co-owner Ryan Burchett joins the "ROI" panel to talk about retooling his operation during the COVID-19 "war effort."

Jun 20, 202030 min

S1 Ep 364POWs In Iowa: 1943-1946 (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 364th edition of ROI

Jun 13, 202012 min

S1 Ep 364POWs In Iowa: 1943-1946

Author Linda McCann is the guest on the 264th edition of "ROI" to discuss her book "POWs In Iowa: 1943-1946."

Jun 13, 202029 min

S1 Ep 363Hidden History of Clinton, Iowa (BONUS)

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BONUS questions from the 363rd episode of ROI

Jun 6, 202013 min

S1 Ep 363Hidden History of Clinton, Iowa

Matt Parbs, executive director of The Sawmill Museum, discusses his book, Hidden History Of Clinton, Iowa, with the ROI crew on the 363rd edition of the program. The Sawmill Museum is located in Clinton, Iowa. The museum tells the history of the area's role in the lumber industry.

Jun 6, 202028 min