Relevant or Irrelevant

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author John Brassard joins the "ROI" team for episode #533 to discuss the St. Elizabeth's Fire of 1950. The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff 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!

Author John Brassard joins the "ROI" team for episode #533 to discuss the St. Elizabeth's Fire of 1950. The host for this episode is Terri Toppler, and the history buff 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!

Dr. John Barton, senior research fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford University, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #532. Dr. Barton discusses, "The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters."The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buff 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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. John Barton, senior research fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford University, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #532. Dr. Barton discusses, "The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters."The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buff 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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Emily "Mo" Gardner joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour for the 531st edition in this series.The host for this program 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!

Emily "Mo" Gardner joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour for the 531st edition in this series.The host for this program 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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Today's "ROI" host, John Kealey, is joined by history buffs Jay Swords and Terri Toppler to discuss "The Most Frightening Thing" for episode 530.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!

Today's "ROI" host, John Kealey, is joined by history buffs Jay Swords and Terri Toppler to discuss "The Most Frightening Thing" for episode 530.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. Meghan Henning, associate professor of Christian Origins at the University Of Dayton (Ohio), is the guest for "ROI" episode 529 to discuss "Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability, The Body, And The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell."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!

Dr. Meghan Henning, associate professor of Christian Origins at the University Of Dayton (Ohio), is the guest for "ROI" episode 529 to discuss "Hell Hath No Fury: Gender, Disability, The Body, And The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell."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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Edward Cohn, professor of history at Grinnell College (Iowa), is welcomed by the "ROI" team to discuss "The High Title Of A Communist: Postwar Party Discipline And The Values Of The Soviet Regime."The host for the 528th 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!

Dr. Edward Cohn, professor of history at Grinnell College (Iowa), is welcomed by the "ROI" team to discuss "The High Title Of A Communist: Postwar Party Discipline And The Values Of The Soviet Regime."The host for the 528th 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!

Welcome to the 16th season of "Relevant Or Irrelevant"!Neil Dahlstrom, Branded Properties and Heritage Manager at John Deere, is the guest for "ROI" episode 527. He joins the group to talk about "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, And The Birth of Modern Agriculture."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: Welcome to the 16th season of "Relevant Or Irrelevant"!Neil Dahlstrom, Branded Properties and Heritage Manager at John Deere, is the guest for "ROI" episode 527. He joins the group to talk about "Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, And The Birth of Modern Agriculture."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: Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914.The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey. The history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914.The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey. The history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

Rita Hart, Iowa state senator and current head of the Iowa Democratic Party, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss the future of the Democratic Party in Iowa.The host for the 525th episide in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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: Rita Hart, Iowa state senator and current head of the Iowa Democratic Party, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss the future of the Democratic Party in Iowa.The host for the 525th episide in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

Gabriella Torres, Iowa artist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Themes To Focus Balance And Connectivity To Ourselves And the Natural World."The host for the 524th edition in this award-winning series is John Kealey. 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: Gabriella Torres, Iowa artist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Themes To Focus Balance And Connectivity To Ourselves And the Natural World."The host for the 524th edition in this award-winning series is John Kealey. 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. Marilyn Brookwood, author and psychologist, from New York, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Orphans Of Davenport: Eugenics, The Great Depression, And The War Over Children's Intelligence."The host for the 523rd 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!

bONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Marilyn Brookwood, author and psychologist, from New York, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Orphans Of Davenport: Eugenics, The Great Depression, And The War Over Children's Intelligence."The host for the 523rd 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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Neil Hamilton, author and retired director of The Agricultural Law Center at Drake University, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective On Our Past And Future."The host for episode #522 is John Kealey, the history buffs are Ed Broders 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. Neil Hamilton, author and retired director of The Agricultural Law Center at Drake University, Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective On Our Past And Future."The host for episode #522 is John Kealey, the history buffs are Ed Broders 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: Soren Powell, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Survival Of The Confederate Legacy."The host for this 521st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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!

Soren Powell, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Survival Of The Confederate Legacy."The host for this 521st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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: Emily Temple, author and managing editor at Literary Hub, in New York, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "The 12 Most Iconic Poems In The English Language."The host for "ROI" episode 520 is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!

Emily Temple, author and managing editor at Literary Hub, in New York, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss "The 32 Most Iconic Poems In The English Language."The host for "ROI" episode 520 is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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!

Dr. Rayna Stoycheva, director of Retirement Security Policy at The Harkin Institute For Public Policy and Citizen Engagement, in Iowa, joins the "ROI" team for episode 519 to discuss "The Social Safety Net."The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Dr. Rayna Stoycheva, director of Retirement Security Policy at The Harkin Institute For Public Policy and Citizen Engagement, in Iowa, joins the "ROI" team for episode 519 to discuss "The Social Safety Net."The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and the history buff is 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: Leo Landis, state curator for the State Historical Society Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 518 to discuss "Black Iowans And Equality."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!

Leo Landis, state curator for the State Historical Society Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 518 to discuss "Black Iowans And Equality."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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Mark Anderson, staff archaeologist at the Sanford Museum, in Cherokee, Iowa, joins the "ROI" group to discuss the museum's exhibits and activities.The host for the 517th edition 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!

Mark Anderson, staff archaeologist at the Sanford Museum, in Cherokee, Iowa, joins the "ROI" group to discuss the museum's exhibits and activities.The host for the 517th edition 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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: David Baker, general manager of KALA-FM, joins the team from "ROI" to discuss the history of amateur ("ham") radio. The host for this 516th edition in the 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!--... ... --

David Baker, general manager of KALA-FM, joins the team from "ROI" to discuss the history of amateur ("ham") radio. The host for this 516th edition in the series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!--... ... --

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Tim Maudlin, professor of philosophy at New York University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "A Debate Over The Physics Of Time."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. Tim Maudlin, professor of philosophy at New York University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "A Debate Over The Physics Of Time."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. Oren Kolodny, from The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, in Israel, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss "A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From."The host for this episode 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. Oren Kolodny, from The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, in Israel, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss "A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From."The host for this episode 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: Emily Van Waerdhuizen, co-director of collections at The Rock Island (Illinois) Karpelas Manuscript Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the history of the Chinese.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and history buffs are Ed Broders 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!

Emily Van Waerdhuizen, co-director of collections at The Rock Island (Illinois) Karpelas Manuscript Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the history of the Chinese.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and history buffs are Ed Broders 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. Chris Stringer, a research leader in human origins at The British Natural History Museum (Kent, England), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?"The host for the 512th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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. Chris Stringer, a research leader in human origins at The British Natural History Museum (Kent, England), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?"The host for the 512th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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: Judy Ridner, professor of history at Mississippi State University and co-editor of The Journal Of Early American Studies, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Dirty History Of Soap."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!

Judy Ridner, professor of history at Mississippi State University and co-editor of The Journal Of Early American Studies, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Dirty History Of Soap."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: Morgen Conn, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss her research paper "Women For Women."The host for the 510th edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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!

Morgen Conn, graduate student at Miami University Of Ohio, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" group to discuss her research paper "Women For Women."The host for the 510th edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler 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: LaNisha Cassell, executive director of The African American Museum Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Mission And Vision Of The African-American Museum Of Iowa."The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and 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!

LaNisha Cassell, executive director of The African American Museum Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Mission And Vision Of The African-American Museum Of Iowa."The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and 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!