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