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 Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth
Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Science at Harvard University, is the guest for "ROI" episode 605, and joins the series' panelists to discuss, "The Moral Consequenc…
BONUS: The Moral Consequences Of Economic Growth
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Science at Harvard University, is the guest for "ROI" episode 605, and joins the series' panelists to discuss, "T…
The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor
Dr. Ashley Lemke, associate professor of anthropology at The University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Ga…
BONUS: The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Environment Of Hunter-Gatherers And The Impact Of Mobility, Property, Leadership And Labor
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Ashley Lemke, associate professor of anthropology at The University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Architecture Of Hunting: The Built Envir…
The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World
Author Heather Pringle is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #603. She joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World."
The host…
BONUS: The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World
BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Heather Pringle is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #603. She joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Vik…
BONUS: The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Joshua Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, joins the "ROI" team for episode 602 to discuss, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture …
The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers
Dr. Joshua Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, joins the "ROI" team for episode 602 to discuss, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School…
A New History Of Iowa
Dr. Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, is the guest for the 601st episode in this series. Dr. Bremer joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A New History Of…
BONUS: A New History Of Iowa
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, is the guest for the 601st episode in this series. Dr. Bremer joins the "ROI" team to discuss…
BONUS: Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sara Butler, professor and King George III Chair in British History at The Ohio State University, is the guest for "ROI" show #600. Dr. Butler joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevan…
Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies
Dr. Sara Butler, professor and King George III Chair in British History at The Ohio State University, is the guest for "ROI" show #600. Dr. Butler joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to dis…
Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy
Dr. Alette Blom, Department Of Archaeology at Cambridge University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy."
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BONUS: Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Alette Blom, Department Of Archaeology at Cambridge University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "Medieval Squirrels Served As First Ancient Hosts Of Leprosy."
The host for the 5…
The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie
Steve Folker, award-winning photographer and film maker, joins the "ROI" team for episode 598 in this series to discuss, "The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie."
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BONUS: The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie
BONUS DISCUSSION: Steve Folker, award-winning photographer and film maker, joins the "ROI" team for episode 598 in this series to discuss, "The 1929 Iowa Cow Wars: The Movie."
The host for this edit…
BONUS: Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael Frachetti, professor of archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis, is the guest for "ROI" episode #597 to discuss, "Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbre…
Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech
Dr. Michael Frachetti, professor of archaeology at Washington University, St. Louis, is the guest for "ROI" episode #597 to discuss, "Lost Silk Road Cities Discovered With Goundbreaking Tech."
The hos…
BONUS: The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Dexter Roberts, nonresident senior fellow at The Atlantic Counsel's Global China Hub and founder and publisher of the Trade War Newsletter (Montana), is today's guest to discus…
The Myth Of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, The Factory, And The Future Of The World
Dr. Dexter Roberts, nonresident senior fellow at The Atlantic Counsel's Global China Hub and founder and publisher of the Trade War Newsletter (Montana), is today's guest to discuss, "The Myth Of Chi…