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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!

Education Books Discussion History
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
545
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Edgar Allen Poe And The Forging Of American Science

Edgar Allen Poe And The Forging Of American Science

Dr. John Tresch, Milton Chair and Professor of History, Art, Science, and Folk Practice at the Warburg Institute at the University Of London joins the "ROI" team for the 483rd program in this series.…

00:29:44  |   Sat 26 Nov 2022
Book Production/Monastic Reform In 12th Century Bavaria

Book Production/Monastic Reform In 12th Century Bavaria

Dr. Allison Beach, professor of Medieval History at The University Of St. Andrews (Scotland) is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #481.  She joins host Jay Swords, and history buffs Bret…

00:32:57  |   Sat 19 Nov 2022
BONUS:  Book Production/Monastic Reform In 12th Century Bavaria

BONUS: Book Production/Monastic Reform In 12th Century Bavaria

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Allison Beach, professor of Medieval History at The University Of St. Andrews (Scotland) is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #481.  She joins host Jay Swords, and…

00:15:26  |   Sat 19 Nov 2022
The Weird History Of Resuscitation

The Weird History Of Resuscitation

Dr. Caitjan Gainty, Historian Of Health And Healthcare at Kings College London (England) and Co-Founder of the Healthy Scepticism Project, is the guest for "ROI" edition #482.  The topic discussed is…

00:29:45  |   Sat 12 Nov 2022
BONUS:  The Weird History Of Resuscitation

BONUS: The Weird History Of Resuscitation

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Caitjan Gainty, Historian Of Health And Healthcare at Kings College London (England) and Co-Founder of the Healthy Scepticism Project, is the guest for "ROI" edition #482.  The…

00:09:09  |   Sat 12 Nov 2022
BONUS:  The 2022 Elections In Iowa

BONUS: The 2022 Elections In Iowa

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Toby Payone, Uniserve Director for The Iowa Education Association, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the 2022 Elections In Iowa.  

The host for the 492nd edition in this series i…

00:15:11  |   Sat 05 Nov 2022
The 2022 Elections In Iowa

The 2022 Elections In Iowa

Toby Payone, Uniserve Director for The Iowa Education Association, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the 2022 Elections In Iowa.  

The host for the 492nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and t…

00:31:39  |   Sat 05 Nov 2022
The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time

The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time

Dan Kois, writer, editor and podcaster at Slate Magazine (New York), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time."

The host for episode #484 is Jay Swords.  The h…

00:29:15  |   Sat 29 Oct 2022
BONUS:  The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time

BONUS: The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dan Kois, writer, editor and podcaster at Slate Magazine (New York), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Fifty Greatest Fictional Deaths Of All Time."

The host for episode #484 is…

00:13:31  |   Sat 29 Oct 2022
German History In Documents And Images Website

German History In Documents And Images Website

Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), joins the "ROI" team to discuss the topic, "German History In Documents And Images Website."

The host for the 480th …

00:30:20  |   Sat 22 Oct 2022
BONUS:  German History In Documents And Images Website

BONUS: German History In Documents And Images Website

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), joins the "ROI" team to discuss the topic, "German History In Documents And Images Website."

The …

00:13:49  |   Sat 22 Oct 2022
The Campus Confederate Legacy We're Not Talking About

The Campus Confederate Legacy We're Not Talking About

Taulby Edmondson, adjunct professor of History, Religion, And Culture at Virginia Tech. University, is the guest for episode #479 in this series.  He joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his article,…

00:29:56  |   Sat 15 Oct 2022
BONUS:  The Campus Confederate Legacy We're Not Talking About

BONUS: The Campus Confederate Legacy We're Not Talking About

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Taulby Edmondson, Student Engagement Coordinator and Instructor of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. University, is the guest for episode #479 in this series.  He joins the "R…

00:14:44  |   Sat 15 Oct 2022
BONUS:  The Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency

BONUS: The Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Dan Davis, professor of Classics, History and Marine Archaeology in the History Department at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Defense POW-…

00:14:41  |   Sat 08 Oct 2022
The Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency

The Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency

Dr. Dan Davis, professor of Classics, History and Marine Archaeology in the History Department at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agen…

00:28:51  |   Sat 08 Oct 2022
Echoes In The Hallways

Echoes In The Hallways

Author James Kenyon joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book "Echoes In The Hallways" for the 477th edition in this series.

The host for this episdoe is Jay Swords, and history buffs are Terri To…

00:28:54  |   Sat 01 Oct 2022
BONUS:  Echoes In The Hallways

BONUS: Echoes In The Hallways

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author James Kenyon joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book "Echoes In The Hallways" for the 477th edition in this series.

The host for this episdoe is Jay Swords, and history…

00:13:28  |   Sat 01 Oct 2022
BONUS:  Ancient People Of Iowa

BONUS: Ancient People Of Iowa

BONUS DISCUSSION:  John Doershuk, Iowa State Archaeologist and Director Of The State Archaeologist and Adjunct Associate Professor Of Anthropology At The University Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" ep…

00:12:24  |   Sat 24 Sep 2022
Ancient People Of Iowa

Ancient People Of Iowa

John Doershuk, Iowa State Archaeologist and Director Of The State Archaeologist and Adjunct Associate Professor Of Anthropology At The University Of Iowa, is the guest for "ROI" episode 476.  Today's…

00:32:31  |   Sat 24 Sep 2022
Continental Flight 11

Continental Flight 11

Enfys McMurry, Iowa historian and author, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Continental Flight 11 for the 475th episode in this series.

The host for this edition is John Kealey.  History buffs are Rick …

00:28:43  |   Sat 17 Sep 2022
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