Relevant or Irrelevant

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Dillon Carroll, author and history faculty member at Butte College (California), is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #457. Dr. Dillon joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers."The host for episode #457 is John Kealey. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.

Dr. Dillon Carroll, author and history faculty member at Butte College (California), is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" episode #457. Dr. Dillon joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers."The host for episode #457 is John Kealey. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kathleen Woida, author, adjunct professor at The University Of Iowa, and retired member of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to talk about "Iowa's Remarkable Soils: The Story Of Our Most Valuable Resource And How We Can Save It."The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Kathleen Woida, author, adjunct professor at The University Of Iowa, and retired member of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to talk about "Iowa's Remarkable Soils: The Story Of Our Most Valuable Resource And How We Can Save It."The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Connors, associate professor of history at The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City" for the 455th episode in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Connors, associate professor of history at The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City" for the 455th episode in this series.The host for this program is John Kealey. History buffs for this episode are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The "ROI" Lit Circle discusses 'The Tyranny Of Merit,' by Michael Sandel. This is the 454th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."The host for this program is Jay Swords. Guests include Jay, Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI" Lit Circle discusses 'The Tyranny Of Merit,' by Michael Sandel. This is the 454th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant."The host for this program is Jay Swords. Guests include Jay, Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI" panelists welcome Kathleen Wellman, Dedman Family Distinguished Professor Of History and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor for Southern Methodist University (Texas), to talk about "Hijacking History: How The Christian Right Is Teaching History And Why It Matters." This is the 453rd episode in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program series.The host for the 453rd program is Jay Swords. History buffs for this episode are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The "ROI" panelists welcome Kathleen Wellman, Dedman Family Distinguished Professor Of History and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor for Southern Methodist University (Texas), to talk about "Hijacking History: How The Christian Right Is Teaching History And Why It Matters." This is the 453rd episode in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program series.The host for the 453rd program is Jay Swords. History buffs for this episode are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes Kelly Lao, Executive Director Of The German American Heritage Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA, to the 452nd edition of this series to discuss "Hidden Hapsburgs: 1848-68."The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #452 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team welcomes Kelly Lao, Executive Director Of The German American Heritage Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA, to the 452nd edition of this series to discuss "Hidden Hapsburgs: 1848-68."The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #452 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: The 451st episode in this series features guest Leo Landis, curator of the Iowa State Historical Society. Leo joins the group to discuss "Iowa And The Influenza Pandemic: 1918-20."The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #451 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

The 451st episode in this series features guest Leo Landis, curator of the Iowa State Historical Society. Leo joins the group to discuss "Iowa And The Influenza Pandemic: 1918-20."The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #451 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Clay Norris, Executive Director Of The Iowa Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, joins the "ROI" panelists for a discussion on The Hall for the 450th edition of this series.The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #450 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: Clay Norris, Executive Director Of The Iowa Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, joins the "ROI" panelists for a discussion on The Hall for the 450th edition of this series.The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #450 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Kate Moore joins the "ROI" team to talk about her book The Radium Girls: The Dark Story Of America's Shining Women for the 449th edition in this series.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #449 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Author Kate Moore joins the "ROI" team to talk about her book The Radium Girls: The Dark Story Of America's Shining Women for the 449th edition in this series.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #449 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Don Elder, retired U.S. Army colonel, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his perspective on the War In Ukraine for the 459th edition in this series.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #459 are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: Don Elder, retired U.S. Army colonel, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his perspective on the War In Ukraine for the 459th edition in this series.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #459 are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Toby Paone, Director for the Great River Uniserve Of The Iowa Education Association, returns to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" as a the guest for the 448th edition in this series. Toby joins the panelists to discuss Education And Iowa Politics: 2022.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #448 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Toby Paone, Director for the Great River Uniserve Of The Iowa Education Association, returns to "Relevant Or Irrelevant" as a the guest for the 448th edition in this series. Toby joins the panelists to discuss Education And Iowa Politics: 2022.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #448 are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale University, Connecticut, is the guest for the 447th program in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" series. Join the "ROI" team as they discuss "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation: 1760-1840" with Professor Amar.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #447 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale University, Connecticut, is the guest for the 447th program in the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" series. Join the "ROI" team as they discuss "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation: 1760-1840" with Professor Amar.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #447 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Catherine Goebel, Paul A. Anderson Professor Of Art History at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois (USA), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for the 446th episode in this series to talk about artist James McNeil Whistler and his critics.The host of this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs for episode #446 are Brett Monnard and Terri Toppler.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Catherine Goebel, Paul A. Anderson Professor Of Art History at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois (USA), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for the 446th episode in this series to talk about artist James McNeil Whistler and his critics.

The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" historians welcome Rachelle Chase, author and Creator of the Non-Profit Uniting Through History Program (Iowa) for the 445th edition of this series.The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #445 are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: The "Relevant Or Irrelevant" historians welcome Rachelle Chase, author and Creator of the Non-Profit Uniting Through History Program (Iowa) for the 445th edition of this series.The host of this episode is John Kealey. History buffs for episode #445 are Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet. "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Departments of Religious Studies and Gender and Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her book Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland.

Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Departments of Religious Studies and Gender and Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University Of Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her book Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland.

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Bruce Greyson, Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry at The University Of Virginia, is the guest for episode #442 to talk about his book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life And Beyond.

Dr. Bruce Greyson, Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus Of Psychiatry at The University Of Virginia, is the guest for episode #442 to talk about his book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life And Beyond.

Join us for a bonus discussion of this episode! Author Don O'Shea is the guest for the 440th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." He joins the group to talk about his book Memories of The Great Depression: A Time Forgotten.

Author Don O'Shea is the guest for the 440th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." He joins the group to talk about his book Memories of The Great Depression: A Time Forgotten.

BONUS questions from the 439th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dr. Dan Davis, associate professor of classics at Luther College, joins the ROI team to discuss "Caesarea Maritima: Excavating in the City of Herod."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS questions from the 438th episode of ROI.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Eric H. Cline, author, historian, archaeologist, and professor of ancient history and archaeology at The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, is a Professor of Classics and Anthropology and the former Chair of the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, as well as Director of the GWU Capitol Archaeological Institute. He joins the "ROI" team for the 438th edition of this series to discuss his book: "1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS questions from the 437th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dr. Seth Moran, a research seismologist at The Cascades Volcano Observatory, joins the ROI team to talk about Mt. St. Helens in Washington State and why the volcano is not where it should be. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS questions from the 435th episode.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dr. Jamie Tehrani, professor of anthropology at Durham University, is the guest for the 435th edition of this series. He discusses the topic, "The True Age of Fairytales."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS questions from the 434th episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Boston University Clinical Professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing is the guest for the 434th episode of this series to discuss her article, "Behind from the Start: How America’s War on the Poor is Harming Our Most Vulnerable Children."Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS questions from the 433rd episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Ritchie Robertson, D.Phil. (M.A. Edinburgh), FBA, Taylor Professor of the German Language and Literature, Emeritus Fellow of The Queen’s College (The University Of Oxford), is this episode's distinguished guest. The subject of this discussion is his recent work, The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness 1680-1790 (London: Penguin, 2020; New York: HarperCollins, 2021).Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS questions from the 432nd episode of ROI. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Dr. Brian Roberts, professor of history at the University of Northern Iowa, discusses his book published in 2000, "American Alchemy: The California Gold Rush And Middle-Class Culture," which won awards for best work on the cultural history of the American West.Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.