Relevant or Irrelevant

Dr. Caleb Elfenbein, associate professor of history and religious studies at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 465. Dr. Elfenbein joins the team to talk about "Fear In Our Hearts: What Islamophobia Tells Us About America."The host for this edition is John Kealey. History buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Caleb Elfenbein, associate professor of history and religious studies at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 465. Dr. Elfenbein joins the team to talk about "Fear In Our Hearts: What Islamophobia Tells Us About America."The host for this edition is John Kealey. History buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jacqui Byrne, founder of FlexSchool, and Brett Monnard, FlexSchool history teacher, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program to discuss "FlexSchool: Serving Neurodiverse Students."The host for the 464th edition in this series is John Kealey, and Rick Sweet is this week's history buff.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Jacqui Byrne, founder of FlexSchool, and Brett Monnard, FlexSchool history teacher, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program to discuss "FlexSchool: Serving Neurodiverse Students."The host for the 464th edition in this series is John Kealey, and Rick Sweet is this week's history buff.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Nicholas Longrich, senior lecturer in Evolutionary Biology at The University Of Bath (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss "How A Handful Of Pre-Historic Geniuses Launched Humanity's Technological Revolution."The host for the 463rd edition of this series is John Kealey, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sophia White, professor of American Studies at The University Of Notre Dame (Indiana), is the guest for "ROI" episode #462. She joins the team to discuss her book "Voices Of The Enslaved: Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Sophia White, professor of American Studies at The University Of Notre Dame (Indiana), is the guest for "ROI" episode #462. She joins the team to discuss her book "Voices Of The Enslaved: Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana."The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Anna Peterson, associate professor of history at Luther College (Iowa), joins the "ROI" group to discuss the "History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States." The host for episode 461 is John Kealey, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Anna Peterson, associate professor of history at Luther College (Iowa), joins the "ROI" group to discuss the "History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States." The host for episode 461 is John Kealey, and history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Hannibal Johnson, author and consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion issues (Oklahoma), is the guest for "ROI" episode 460. This edition's discussion topic is: "Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma."The host for this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: Hannibal Johnson, author and consultant specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion issues (Oklahoma), is the guest for "ROI" episode 460. This edition's discussion topic is: "Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma."The host for this episode is Jay Swords. History buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The 458th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" welcomes Dr. Carol Stabile, professor and acting dean at The University Of Oregon. Dr. Stabile joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: "The Broadcast 41: Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist."Jay Swords is the host for episode 458. Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard are history buffs for this edition.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

BONUS DISCUSSION: The 458th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant" welcomes Dr. Carol Stabile, professor and acting dean at The University Of Oregon. Dr. Stabile joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: "The Broadcast 41: Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist."Jay Swords is the host for episode 458. Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard are history buffs for this edition.This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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. 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.

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!

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 "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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.