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.
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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…
Jacqui Byrne, founder of FlexSchool, and Brett Monnard, FlexSchool history teacher, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program to discuss "FlexSchool: Serving Neurodiverse Students."
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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."
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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."
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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: …
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…
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: …
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…