Relevant or Irrelevant
In this weekly show, hosts John Kealey and Jay Swords examine events of history through the discussion of books, journal articles, papers, and presentations, then historians and history buffs ask the question, what is relevant or irrelevant in today’s world.
For more than a decade, this show has aired over-the-air on KALA-FM in the Quad Cities. Now, we're bringing it here to make listening easier than ever!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 545
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World
Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World."
The host for the 535th edition …
BONUS: Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli
BONUS DISCUSSION: Craig Verniest, former graduate student at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Mexican playwright Rudolfo Usigli for the 534th episode in this series.
The host f…
Mexican Playwright Rudolfo Usigli
Craig Verniest, former graduate student at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Mexican playwright Rudolfo Usigli for the 534th episode in this series.
The host for this edition is …
BONUS: St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950
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 Sw…
St. Elizabeth's Fire Of 1950
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 expres…
BONUS: The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters
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 Transl…
The Word: How We Translate The Bible And Why It Matters
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 W…
BONUS: Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour
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 h…
Lake Geneva (Illinois) Ghost Tour
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 Ja…
The Most Frightening Thing
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 ho…
BONUS: The Most Frightening Thing
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 …
BONUS: The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell
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, Disabili…
The Conceptualization Of Suffering In Ancient Christian Depictions Of Hell
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 T…
The High Title Of A Communist
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 Regim…
BONUS: The High Title Of A Communist
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 …
Tractor Wars
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 "Tr…
BONUS: Tractor Wars
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 grou…
British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914
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 i…
BONUS: British Friendly Societies: 1750-1914
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 e…
BONUS: Iowa Democratic Party Future
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 …