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S18 Ep 616Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible

Reverend JR. Forasteros is the guest for "ROI" episode #616 to discuss his book: Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible.The host for this edition in the series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 28, 202529 min

S18 Ep 615BONUS: Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Brendan O'Brien is the in-studio guest for "ROI" episode #615 to discuss his book: Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 21, 202514 min

S18 Ep 615Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It

Author Brendan O'Brien is the in-studio guest for "ROI" episode #615 to discuss his book: Homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable And How We Can Change It.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 21, 202529 min

S18 Ep 614BONUS: Money, Lies And God: Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Katherine Stewart joins the "ROI" team to discuss Money, Lies And God: Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy.The host for the 614th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 14, 202514 min

S18 Ep 614Money, Lies And God: Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy

Author Katherine Stewart joins the "ROI" team to discuss Money, Lies And God: Inside The Movement to Destroy American Democracy.The host for the 614th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 14, 202528 min

S18 Ep 613BONUS: Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Beth Waterhouse, former staff director of The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation, from Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation."The host for the 613th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 12, 202514 min

S18 Ep 613Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation

Beth Waterhouse, former staff director of The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation, from Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Mallard Island And The Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation."The host for the 613th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 12, 202529 min

S18 Ep 612BONUS: Prisoners After War: Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jason Higgins, digital scholarship director at Virginia Tech Publishing, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Prisoners After War: Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 3, 202517 min

S18 Ep 612Prisoners After War: Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration

Dr. Jason Higgins, digital scholarship director at Virginia Tech Publishing, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Prisoners After War: Veterans In The Age Of Incarceration."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jun 3, 202528 min

S18 Ep 611BONUS: Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Boyce Upholt, author and nature critic, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?"The host for the 611th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

May 24, 202513 min

S18 Ep 611Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?

Boyce Upholt, author and nature critic, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Is This 'Age Of The Delta' Coming To An End?"The host for the 611th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

May 24, 202528 min

S18 Ep 610BONUS: History Pedagogy: What Makes Good History Teaching

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. John Warne Monroe, professor of history at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "History Pedagogy: What Makes Good History Teaching."The host for the 610th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

May 18, 202516 min

S18 Ep 610History Pedagogy: What Makes Good History Teaching

Dr. John Warne Monroe, professor of history at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "History Pedagogy: What Makes Good History Teaching."The host for the 610th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

May 17, 202529 min

S18 Ep 609BONUS: Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

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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!

May 10, 202515 min

S18 Ep 609Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom

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!

May 10, 202530 min

S18 Ep 608BONUS: Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement

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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!

May 3, 202518 min

S18 Ep 608Understanding And Teaching The Civil Rights Movement

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!

May 3, 202529 min

S18 Ep 607Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind The Global Beauty Empire

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!

Apr 26, 202530 min

S18 Ep 607BONUS: Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind The Global Beauty Empire

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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!

Apr 26, 202513 min

S18 Ep 606BONUS: The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy

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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!

Apr 19, 202514 min

S18 Ep 606The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy

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!

Apr 19, 202529 min

S18 Ep 605The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth

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!

Apr 12, 202530 min

S18 Ep 605BONUS: The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth

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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!

Apr 12, 202515 min

S18 Ep 604The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor

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!

Apr 5, 202530 min

S18 Ep 604BONUS: The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor

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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!

Apr 5, 202513 min

S18 Ep 603BONUS: The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World

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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!

Mar 29, 202514 min

S18 Ep 603The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World

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!

Mar 29, 202529 min

S18 Ep 602The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers

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!

Mar 22, 202529 min

S18 Ep 602BONUS: The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers

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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!

Mar 22, 202512 min

S18 Ep 601A New History Of Iowa

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!

Mar 15, 202530 min

S18 Ep 601BONUS: A New History Of Iowa

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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!

Mar 15, 202513 min

S18 Ep 600BONUS: Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies

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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 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!

Mar 8, 202513 min

S18 Ep 600Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies

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 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!

Mar 8, 202529 min

S18 Ep 599Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy

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!

Mar 1, 202527 min

S18 Ep 599BONUS: Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy

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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!

Mar 1, 202510 min

S18 Ep 598BONUS: The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie

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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!

Feb 22, 202510 min

S18 Ep 598The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie

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!

Feb 22, 202530 min

S18 Ep 597BONUS: Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech

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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!

Feb 15, 202515 min

S18 Ep 597Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech

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!

Feb 15, 202529 min

S17 Ep 596BONUS: The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World

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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."

Jan 18, 202515 min

S17 Ep 596The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World

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."

Jan 18, 202530 min

S17 Ep 595BONUS: The Brettun & Black Museum (Hampton, Illinois)

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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!

Jan 11, 202511 min

S17 Ep 595The Brettun & Black Museum (Hampton, Illinois)

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!

Jan 11, 202529 min

S17 Ep 594Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott County (Iowa)

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!

Jan 4, 202531 min

S17 Ep 594BONUS: Little Stone For A Big Man: The Giant Of Scott County (Iowa)

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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!

Jan 4, 20259 min

S17 Ep 594BONUS: History Of The Scott County Library System, Eldridge, 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!

Dec 28, 202410 min

S17 Ep 593History Of The Scott County Library System In Eldridge, 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!

Dec 28, 202429 min

S17 Ep 592BONUS: Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s

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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!

Dec 21, 202414 min

S17 Ep 592Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s

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!

Dec 21, 202429 min

S17 Ep 589The History Of Juggling

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!

Dec 14, 202429 min