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
A Debate Over The Physics Of Time
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 t…
A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From
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 Ja…
BONUS: A Sneaky Theory Of Where Language Came From
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…
BONUS: History Of The Chinese
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…
History Of The Chinese
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 i…
Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?
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 T…
BONUS: Why Did Modern Humans Take So Long To Settle Europe?
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 Hu…
The Dirty History Of Soap
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 fo…
BONUS: The Dirty History Of Soap
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 O…
BONUS: Women For Women
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 i…
Women For Women
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 …
BONUS: Mission And Vision Of The African American Museum Of Iowa
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…
Mission And Vision Of The African-American Museum Of Iowa
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 epis…
BONUS: Can Creativity Save The World?
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?
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 Sav…
The History Of Bands In Centerville, Iowa
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 his…
BONUS: The History Of Bands In Centerville, Iowa
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 …
BONUS: The Theory Of Positive Disintegration
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 ed…
The Theory Of Positive Disintegration
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…
BONUS: The Legendary Knoops Hall
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…