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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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Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

Vishnu Springs (Illinois)

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 the history buffs are…

00:29:42  |   Sat 27 Jan 2024
Teaching Chaucer

Teaching Chaucer

Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer.

The host for this 544th editi…

00:32:13  |   Sat 20 Jan 2024
BONUS:  Teaching Chaucer

BONUS: Teaching Chaucer

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the "ROI" team to talk about teaching Chaucer.

The host f…

00:14:32  |   Sat 20 Jan 2024
The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psycholog…

00:29:52  |   Sat 13 Jan 2024
BONUS:  The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

BONUS: The Church, Intensive Kinship And Global Psychological Variation

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Jonathan Schulz, assistant professor in the Department Of Economics at George Mason University, Virginia, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "The Church, Intensive Kinship A…

00:16:14  |   Sat 13 Jan 2024
BONUS:  Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

BONUS: Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities."

The h…

00:14:11  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities

Dr. Kisha Tracy, professor of English Studies, Fitchburge State University, Massachusetts, is the guest for "ROI" program #542 to discuss "Myth-busting Medieval Disabilities."

The host for this editio…

00:31:08  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Knoops Hall (Part 2)

Knoops Hall (Part 2)

Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2).

The host for the 541st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Ter…

00:31:59  |   Sat 30 Dec 2023
BONUS:  Knoops Hall (Part 2)

BONUS: Knoops Hall (Part 2)

(Warning:  Language advisory for this segment.  Listener discretion is advised.)

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Ed Broders, retired farmer and "ROI" staffer, joins the team to discuss Knoops Hall (Part 2).

The hos…

00:13:50  |   Sat 30 Dec 2023
QC Paws

QC Paws

Kayla Forret-Munoz, vice president of QC Paws and Damien Swords, board member of QC Paws, join the "ROI" team to disucss their organization.

The host for the 540th edition in this series is Jay Swords…

00:22:06  |   Sat 23 Dec 2023
BONUS:  QC Paws

BONUS: QC Paws

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Kayla Forret-Munoz, vice president of QC Paws and Damien Swords, board member of QC Paws, join the "ROI" team to disucss their organization.

The host for the 540th edition in this s…

00:15:12  |   Sat 23 Dec 2023
BONUS:  Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

BONUS: Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Brett Monnard, Felxschool history teacher and "ROI" staff member, joins the discussion topic:  "How To Decide If Your Student Would Benefit From A 2E Specialty School."

The host for…

00:13:08  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

Would Your Student Benefit From A 2E Specialty School?

Brett Monnard, Felxschool history teacher and "ROI" staff member, joins the discussion topic:  "How To Decide If Your Student Would Benefit From A 2E Specialty School."

The host for the 539th edition …

00:30:17  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About

What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About

Ann Finkbeiner, freelance science writer, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss, "What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About."

The host for the 538th edition in this series is John Kealey, an…

00:27:29  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
BONUS:  What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About

BONUS: What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Ann Finkbeiner, freelance science writer, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss, "What We've Completely 100 Percent Changed Our Minds About."

The host for the 538th edition in this series…

00:14:38  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

Rachel Heise, general manager of The Great Revivalist Brewery, Clinton, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss this community destination.  

The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history bu…

00:29:26  |   Sat 02 Dec 2023
BONUS:  The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

BONUS: The Great Revivalist Brewery (Clinton, Iowa)

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Rachel Heise, general manager of The Great Revivalist Brewery, Clinton, Iowa, joins the "ROI" team to discuss this community destination.  

The host for this edition is John Kealey,…

00:14:19  |   Sat 02 Dec 2023
BONUS:  Medieval Manners For A Modern World

BONUS: Medieval Manners For A Modern World

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Chivalry And Courtesy:  Medieval Manners For A Modern World" on the 536th edition in this…

00:12:57  |   Sat 25 Nov 2023
Medieval Manners For A Modern World

Medieval Manners For A Modern World

Author and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss "Chivalry And Courtesy:  Medieval Manners For A Modern World" on the 536th edition in this series.

The host fo…

00:29:14  |   Sat 25 Nov 2023
BONUS:  Aha:  The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World

BONUS: Aha: The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. William Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Aha:  The Moments Of Insight That Shape Our World."

The host for…

00:09:44  |   Sat 18 Nov 2023
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