Relevant or Irrelevant

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!

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!

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!

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: 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!

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: 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!

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: 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!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Brett Monnard, CommUniversity instructor at Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois, is the guest for "ROI" episode #508. The discussion topic is his CommUniversity course content: "Can Creativity Save The World?"The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Ed Broders.The 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!

Brett Monnard, CommUniversity instructor at Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois, is the guest for "ROI" episode #508. The discussion topic is his CommUniversity course content: "Can Creativity Save The World?"The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Ed Broders.The 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!

Tyler Morgan, author and historian, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team on episode #507 to discuss the history of bands in Centerville, Iowa. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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: Tyler Morgan, author and historian, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team on episode #507 to discuss the history of bands in Centerville, Iowa. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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 Wells, president and CEO of The Dabarowski Center (Colorado) joins the "ROI" team on episode #506 to discuss, "The Theory Of Positive Disintegration."The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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 Wells, president and CEO of The Dabarowski Center (Colorado) joins the "ROI" team on episode #506 to discuss, "The Theory Of Positive Disintegration."The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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!

Ed Broders, "ROI" history buff and retired farmer, joins the group to discuss the legendary Knoops Hall on this edition.The host for "ROI" #505 is John Kealey, and the history buff is Terri Topper.The 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: Ed Broders, "ROI" history buff and retired farmer, joins the group to discuss the legendary Knoops Hall on this edition.The host for "ROI" #505 is John Kealey, and the history buff is Terri Topper.The 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: Journalist Kevin Hazzard joins the "ROI" team to discuss "American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics."The host for episode #504 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.The 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!

Journalist Kevin Hazzard joins the "ROI" team to discuss "American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics."The host for episode #504 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.The 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 Stavrou Kay, journalist from Sweden, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #503. He will discuss "Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO" on this edition.The host for this episode of "ROI" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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 Stavrou Kay, journalist from Sweden, is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #503. He will discuss "Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO" on this edition.The host for this episode of "ROI" is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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. Richard Overy, honorary professor of history at Exeter University, in the United Kingdom, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45."The host for show #502 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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. Richard Overy, honorary professor of history at Exeter University, in the United Kingdom, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45."The host for show #502 is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.The 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. Paulette Steeves, associate professor in sociology and anthropology, and chair of The Geography, Geology and Land Management Program, at Algoma University, Canada, is the guest for "ROI" episode #501. Dr. Steeves joins the panel to discuss "The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere."The host for show #501 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The 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. Paulette Steeves, associate professor in sociology and anthropology, and chair of The Geography, Geology and Land Management Program, at Algoma University, Canada, is the guest for "ROI" episode #501. Dr. Steeves joins the panel to discuss "The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere."The host for show #501 is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The 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 "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #500!!!Dr. Sara Butler, King George III professor of English History at Ohio State University, is the guest for this edition to discuss "Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England."The host for the 500th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The 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 "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #500!!!Dr. Sara Butler, King George III professor of English History at Ohio State University, is the guest for this edition to discuss "Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England."The host for the 500th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.The opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Shelly Puhak, from Maryland, is the guest for the 499th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" to discuss "The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World."The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.The 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 Shelly Puhak, from Maryland, is the guest for the 499th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" to discuss "The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World."The host for this episode is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders.The 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. Christine Axen, professor in the Department Of History at Fordham University (New York) is the guest for episode 498 and discusses "History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs.The 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. Christine Axen, professor in the Department Of History at Fordham University (New York) is the guest for episode 498 and discusses "History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Brett Monnard and Ed Broders are history buffs.The 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. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Terri Toppler and Jay Swords are history buffs.The 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. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines."John Kealey hosts this edition, and Terri Toppler and Jay Swords are history buffs.The 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: Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Jay Swords.The 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!

Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Jay Swords.The 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 Wilson-Lee, 1596 Fellow at Sidney Sussex College at The University Of Cambridge (England), joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Catalog Of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, His Son, And the Quest To Build The World's Largest Library."The host for the 495th edition in this series is Brett Monnard, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.The 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 Wilson-Lee, 1596 Fellow at Sidney Sussex College at The University Of Cambridge (England), joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Catalog Of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, His Son, And the Quest To Build The World's Largest Library."The host for the 495th edition in this series is Brett Monnard, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.The 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: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes author David Bodanis to the 494th edition in this series to discuss, "The Art Of Fairness: The Power Of Decency In A World Turned Mean."Brett Monnard is the host for this episode, and Rick Sweet and Ed Broders are the history buffs.The 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!

The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes author David Bodanis to the 494th edition in this series to discuss, "The Art Of Fairness: The Power Of Decency In A World Turned Mean."Brett Monnard is the host for this episode, and Rick Sweet and Ed Broders are the history buffs.The 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. Jennifer Miller and Dr. Yiming Wang, post-doctoral researchers in the Department Of Archeology at The Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology (Germany), are the guests for "ROI" episode 493. They will discuss: "Ostrich Eggshell Beads Reveal 50,000 Year-Old Social Network Across Africa."The host for this edition is Brett Monnard, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.The 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. Jennifer Miller and Dr. Yiming Wang, post-doctoral researchers in the Department Of Archeology at The Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology (Germany), are the guests for "ROI" episode 493. They will discuss: "Ostrich Eggshell Beads Reveal 50,000 Year-Old Social Network Across Africa."The host for this edition is Brett Monnard, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.The 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: Cameron Blevins, associate professor of history at The University Of Colorado, in Denver, is the guest for "ROI" episode 491. The team will discuss "Paper Trails: The U.S. Post And The Making Of The American West" with him.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.The 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!

Cameron Blevins, associate professor of history at The University Of Colorado, in Denver, is the guest for "ROI" episode 491. The team will discuss "Paper Trails: The U.S. Post And The Making Of The American West" with him.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.The 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!

The "ROI" team welcomes Brian Monroe, assistant director of The Safer Foundation of the Quad Cities, to the 490th edition in the program series.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.The 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: The "ROI" team welcomes Brian Monroe, assistant director of The Safer Foundation of the Quad Cities, to the 490th edition in the program series.The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Jay Swords.The 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!