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
The Legendary Knoops Hall
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.
Th…
BONUS: American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics
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 i…
American Sirens: The Incredible Story Of The Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics
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 …
Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO
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 episo…
BONUS: Sweden: From The Vikings To Joining NATO
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 …
BONUS: Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45
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…
Blood And Ruin: The Last Imperial War - 1911-45
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…
BONUS: The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere
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…
The Indigenous Paleolithic Of The Western Hemisphere
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 …
BONUS: Pain, Penance, And Protest: Peine Forte et Dure In Medieval England
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
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…
BONUS: The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World
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."
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The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged The Medieval World
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 e…
History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams
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 hos…
BONUS: History Happy Hour: Medieval Sleep And Dreams
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 Drea…
BONUS: Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Euro…
Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medicines
Dr. Sharon Strocchia, professor of history at Emory University (Georgia), joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "Part Of Being A Domestic Goddess In 17th Century Europe Was Making Medic…
Teaching Iowa History Project Update
Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project.
The host for this edition is John …
BONUS: Teaching Iowa History Project Update
BONUS DISCUSSION: Cyndi Sweet, executive director of The Iowa Museum Association, is the guest for "ROI" program 496. She will provide an update on the Teaching Iowa History Project.
The host for th…
Christopher Columbus, His Son, And The Quest To Build The World's Largest Library
Dr. Edward Wilson-Lee, 1596 Fellow at Sidney Sussex College at The University Of Cambridge (England), joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "The Catalog Of Shipwrecked Books: Christopher Columbus, Hi…