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
BONUS: The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan
BONUS DISCUSSION: Ambassador Susan D. Page, director of The Weiser Diplomacy Center and professor of practice in International Diplomacy at The Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy at The Universi…
The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan
Ambassador Susan D. Page, director of The Weiser Diplomacy Center and professor of practice in International Diplomacy at The Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy at The University Of Michigan and …
BONUS: After 1177 BC: The Survival Of Civilizations
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric H. Cline, professor of Classical And Ancient Near Eastern Studies And Anthropology at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:…
After 1177 BC: The Survival Of Civilizations
Dr. Eric H. Cline, professor of Classical And Ancient Near Eastern Studies And Anthropology at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: After 1177 BC: T…
BONUS: The National Mustard Museum
BONUS DISCUSSION: Barry Levenson, founder and curator of The National Mustard Museum, Middleton, Wisconsin, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 573rd episode in this series.
The host for this edition…
The National Mustard Museum
Barry Levenson, founder and curator of The National Mustard Museum, Middleton, Wisconsin, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 573rd episode in this series.
The host for this edition is John Kealey, an…
BONUS: The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies
BONUS DISCUSSION: Jason Faggone, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team for episode #572 to discuss, The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outw…
The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies
Jason Faggone, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team for episode #572 to discuss, The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story Of Love, Spies, And The Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Ene…
Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry
Author Austin Frerick joins the "ROI" team to discuss Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry.
The host for the 571st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the hist…
BONUS: Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry
BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Austin Frerick joins the "ROI" team to discuss Barons: Money, Power, And The Corruption Of America's Food Industry.
The host for the 571st edition in this series is John K…
Davenport's Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum
Cammie Pohl, owner of The Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 570th edition in this series to discuss her gallery and museum.
The host for this program is John Keal…
BONUS: Davenport's Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum
BONUS DISCUSSION: Cammie Pohl, owner of The Mississippi Spoon Gallery And Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 570th edition in this series to discuss her gallery and museum.
The host for this p…
BONUS: How Microbiomes Affect Fear
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Christopher Lowry, professor of integrative physiology at The University Of Colorado, joins the "ROI" team for episode #569 to discuss, "How Microbiomes Affect Fear."
The host f…
How Microbiomes Affect Fear
Dr. Christopher Lowry, professor of integrative physiology at The University Of Colorado, joins the "ROI" team for episode #569 to discuss, "How Microbiomes Affect Fear."
The host for this edition is …
BONUS: Habitat For Humanity Of The Quad Cities
BONUS DISCUSSION: Tom Fisher-King, executive director of Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss his organization and its services for the 568th edition in this series.
The …
Habitat For Humanity Of The Quad Cities
Tom Fisher-King, executive director of Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss his organization and its services for the 568th edition in this series.
The host for this editi…
8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed
Dr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People: How Different The World Wou…
BONUS: 8 Billion People: How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People: How Diff…
BONUS: As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age.
The host…
As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age
Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods: A Moral History Of The Genetic Age.
The host for this edition i…