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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!

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
545
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Comp…

00:31:45  |   Sat 06 Apr 2024
BONUS:  Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

BONUS: Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Why Mathematical Pro…

00:13:00  |   Sat 06 Apr 2024
BONUS:  The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

BONUS: The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa."

The ho…

00:09:04  |   Sat 30 Mar 2024
The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa

Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss, "The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa."

The host for the 554th ed…

00:29:05  |   Sat 30 Mar 2024
A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword:  Power, Piety, And Play

A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety, And Play

Dr. Robert Jones, staff member and tutor at Advanced Studies In England and visiting scholar in History at Franklin And Marshal College (United Kingdom and Pennsylvania), joins the "ROI" team to disc…

00:31:23  |   Sat 23 Mar 2024
BONUS:  Science And Civic Culture:  The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement:  1730-1800

BONUS: Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" pane…

00:14:34  |   Sat 16 Mar 2024
Science And Civic Culture:  The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement:  1730-1800

Science And Civic Culture: The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement: 1730-1800

Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "…

00:31:13  |   Sat 16 Mar 2024
BONUS:  What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

BONUS: What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?"

The host for the 551st edition in this s…

00:12:53  |   Sat 09 Mar 2024
What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?

Tik Root, freelance journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss the topic, "What Happens When A School Bans Smartphones?"

The host for the 551st edition in this series is Jay Swords…

00:29:36  |   Sat 09 Mar 2024
BONUS:  Empires Of The Normans:  Conquerors Of Europe

BONUS: Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The N…

00:15:11  |   Sat 02 Mar 2024
Empires Of The Normans:  Conquerors Of Europe

Empires Of The Normans: Conquerors Of Europe

Dr. Levi Roach, associate professor of Medieval History at The University Of Exeter (United Kingdom), joins the the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss, "Empires Of The Normans:  Conquerors…

00:29:25  |   Sat 02 Mar 2024
BONUS:  The Politics Of Trash:  How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

BONUS: The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics…

00:14:56  |   Sat 24 Feb 2024
The Politics Of Trash:  How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

The Politics Of Trash: How Governments Used Corruption To Clean Cities 1890-1929

Dr. Patricia Strach, professor and undergraduate director in the Department Of Political Science at the University Of Albany, joins the "ROI" panelists to talk about, "The Politics Of Trash:  How Gov…

00:29:42  |   Sat 24 Feb 2024
BONUS:  Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

BONUS: Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Prin…

00:11:30  |   Sat 17 Feb 2024
Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

Born To Be Hanged: The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune

Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the "ROI" program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A F…

00:30:18  |   Sat 17 Feb 2024
'Stare Decisis':  U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelists for the 547th pro…

00:28:38  |   Sat 10 Feb 2024
BONUS:  'Stare Decisis':  U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

BONUS: 'Stare Decisis': U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the "ROI" panelist…

00:16:04  |   Sat 10 Feb 2024
BONUS:  The Wienermobile

BONUS: The Wienermobile

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile!

The host for the…

00:14:30  |   Sat 03 Feb 2024
The Wienermobile

The Wienermobile

Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, "Hotdoggers" for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to talk about...the legendary Wienermobile!

The host for the 546th edition in t…

00:29:39  |   Sat 03 Feb 2024
BONUS:  Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

BONUS: Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois).

The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, and th…

00:11:00  |   Sat 27 Jan 2024
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