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!
Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia: H…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Me…
Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination.
The host for the 564th edition in this series is Jay Swords, an…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination.
The host for the 564th edition in this serie…
BONUS DISCUSSION: The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic…
The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change: Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonia…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic.
The host for the 562nd edition in this series i…
Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened: Celebrating The John Deere Classic.
The host for the 562nd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, an…
Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men."
The host for the 561st edition in…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers: Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men."
The host for t…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives.
The host for the …
Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives.
The host for the 560th edition in th…
Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against De…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall."
The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swo…
Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall."
The host for the 558th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the histor…
Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway."
The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs ar…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation: The Ioway."
The host for the 557th program in this series is Jay Swords, and t…
BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of …
Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk: The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To…