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S16 Ep 566BONUS: As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age. The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, 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!

Jun 22, 202413 min

S16 Ep 565Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths

Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths.The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week 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!

Jun 16, 202429 min

S16 Ep 565BONUS: Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths.The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week 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!

Jun 15, 202414 min

S16 Ep 564BONUS: LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th 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!

Jun 8, 202413 min

S16 Ep 564LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum

Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination. The host for the 564th 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!

Jun 8, 202429 min

S16 Ep 563Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965

The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965.The host for this program is Terri Toppler, 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!

Jun 1, 202431 min

S16 Ep 563BONUS: Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965

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BONUS DISCUSSION: The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965.The host for this program is Terri Toppler, 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!

Jun 1, 202413 min

S16 Ep 562BONUS: Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic.The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!

May 25, 202419 min

S16 Ep 562Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic

Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic.The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!

May 25, 202429 min

S16 Ep 561Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men

Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men."The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!

May 18, 202430 min

S16 Ep 561BONUS: Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men."The host for the 561st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, 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!

May 18, 202417 min

S16 Ep 560BONUS: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives.The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!

May 11, 202414 min

S16 Ep 560The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives

Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives.The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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!

May 11, 202429 min

S16 Ep 559The Case Against Death

Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death."The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program 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!

May 4, 202430 min

S16 Ep 559BONUS: The Case Against Death

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death."The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program 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!

May 4, 20249 min

S16 Ep 558The Life And Death Of The American Mall

Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall." The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Apr 27, 202430 min

S16 Ep 558BONUS: The Life And Death Of The American Mall

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall." The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Apr 27, 202414 min

S16 Ep 557BONUS: Lost Nation: The Ioway

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway." The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Apr 20, 202414 min

S16 Ep 557Lost Nation: The Ioway

Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway." The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Apr 20, 202429 min

S16 Ep 556Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans

Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans.The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Apr 13, 202430 min

S16 Ep 556BONUS: Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans.The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Apr 13, 202411 min

S16 Ep 555Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact."The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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!

Apr 6, 202431 min

S16 Ep 555BONUS: Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact."The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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!

Apr 6, 202413 min

S16 Ep 554BONUS: The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa."The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!

Mar 30, 20249 min

S16 Ep 554The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa."The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!

Mar 30, 202429 min

S16 Ep 553A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play

Dr. Robert Jones, staff member and tutor at Advanced Studies In England and visiting scholar in History at Franklin And Marshal College (United Kingdom and Pennsylvania), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play."The host for the 553rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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!

Mar 23, 202431 min

S16 Ep 552BONUS: Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800."The host for the 552nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Mar 16, 202414 min

S16 Ep 552Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800

Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800."The host for the 552nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, 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!

Mar 16, 202431 min

S16 Ep 551What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?"The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs for this program 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!

Mar 9, 202429 min

S16 Ep 551BONUS: What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?"The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords. The history buffs for this program 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!

Mar 9, 202412 min

S16 Ep 550BONUS: Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe."The host for the 550th 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!

Mar 2, 202415 min

S16 Ep 550Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe."The host for the 550th 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!

Mar 2, 202429 min

S16 Ep 549The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929."The host for the 549th 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!

Feb 24, 202429 min

S16 Ep 549BONUS: The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929."The host for the 549th 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!

Feb 24, 202414 min

S16 Ep 548BONUS: Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune.The host for this edition 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!

Feb 17, 202411 min

S16 Ep 548Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune.The host for this edition 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!

Feb 17, 202430 min

S16 Ep 547'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series. The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, 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!

Feb 10, 202428 min

S16 Ep 547BONUS: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th program in this series. The topic for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind.The host for this week is Jay Swords, 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!

Feb 10, 202416 min

S16 Ep 546The Wienermobile

Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile!The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!

Feb 3, 202429 min

S16 Ep 546BONUS: The Wienermobile

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile!The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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!

Feb 3, 202414 min

S16 Ep 545BONUS: Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois).The host for the 545th 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!

Jan 27, 202411 min

S16 Ep 545Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois).The host for the 545th 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!

Jan 27, 202429 min

S16 Ep 544Teaching Chaucer

Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer.The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jan 20, 202432 min

S16 Ep 544BONUS: Teaching Chaucer

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer.The host for this 544th edition in the "ROI" series is Jay Swords. The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jan 20, 202414 min

S16 Ep 543BONUS: The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation."The host for the 543rd 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!

Jan 13, 202416 min

S16 Ep 543The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation."The host for the 543rd 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!

Jan 13, 202429 min

S16 Ep 542BONUS: Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities."The host for this edition 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!

Jan 6, 202414 min

S16 Ep 542Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities."The host for this edition 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!

Jan 6, 202431 min

S16 Ep 541BONUS: Knoops Hall (Part 2)

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(Warning: Language advisory for this segment. Listener discretion is advised.)BONUS DISCUSSION: Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2).The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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!

Dec 30, 202313 min

S16 Ep 541Knoops Hall (Part 2)

Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2).The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey 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!

Dec 30, 202331 min