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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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What Islamophobia Tells Us About America

What Islamophobia Tells Us About America

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…

00:29:35  |   Sat 09 Jul 2022
FlexSchool

FlexSchool

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 …

00:28:55  |   Sat 02 Jul 2022
BONUS:  FlexSchool

BONUS: FlexSchool

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…

00:14:25  |   Sat 02 Jul 2022
BONUS:  How A Handful Of Pre-Historic Geniuses Launched Humanity's Technological Revolution

BONUS: How A Handful Of Pre-Historic Geniuses Launched Humanity's Technological Revolution

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 Huma…

00:08:58  |   Sat 25 Jun 2022
Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana

Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana

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,…

00:29:47  |   Sat 18 Jun 2022
BONUS:  Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana

BONUS: Love, Labor And Longing In French Louisiana

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 T…

00:15:28  |   Sat 18 Jun 2022
History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States

History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States

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 …

00:28:44  |   Sat 11 Jun 2022
BONUS:  History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States

BONUS: History Of Scandinavian Immigration To The United States

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 ho…

00:12:46  |   Sat 11 Jun 2022
BONUS:  Black Wall Street 100

BONUS: Black Wall Street 100

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: …

00:15:52  |   Sat 04 Jun 2022
Back Wall Street 100

Back Wall Street 100

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…

00:29:29  |   Sat 04 Jun 2022
BONUS:  The Broadcast 41:  Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist

BONUS: The Broadcast 41: Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist

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: …

00:08:42  |   Sat 28 May 2022
The Broadcast 41:  Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist

The Broadcast 41: Women And The Anti-Communist Blacklist

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:…

00:29:22  |   Sat 28 May 2022
Invisible Wounds:  Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers

Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers

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 Wou…

00:27:38  |   Sat 21 May 2022
BONUS:  Invisible Wounds:  Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers

BONUS: Invisible Wounds: Mental Illness And Civil War Soldiers

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 dis…

00:07:43  |   Sat 21 May 2022
Iowa's Remarkable Soils

Iowa's Remarkable Soils

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 ab…

00:29:43  |   Sat 14 May 2022
BONUS:  Iowa's Remarkable Soils

BONUS: Iowa's Remarkable Soils

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" p…

00:10:13  |   Sat 14 May 2022
BONUS:  Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City

BONUS: Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City

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 …

00:12:12  |   Sat 07 May 2022
Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City

Looking For The North American Invasion In Mexico City

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 …

00:29:09  |   Sat 07 May 2022
BONUS:  Lit Circle:  'The Tyranny Of Merit' By Michael Sandel

BONUS: Lit Circle: 'The Tyranny Of Merit' By Michael Sandel

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 in…

00:14:50  |   Sat 30 Apr 2022
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