Relevant or Irrelevant

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!

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: 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!

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!

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!

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!

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: 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!

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: 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!--... ... --

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. 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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: 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!

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!

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: 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!

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!

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!