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658 episodes
Language
English
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KALA-FM
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Date created
2020/05/07
Latest episode
2026/10/24
Average duration
22 min.
Release period
4 days

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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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The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History
2026/10/24
Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band Of The Shoshone Nation, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Bear River Massacre:  A Shoshone History." The host for the 682nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History
2026/10/24
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band Of The Shoshone Nation, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Bear River Massacre:  A Shoshone History." The host for the 682nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made
2026/10/17
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Kristin Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Live, Laugh, Love:  The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made." The host for the 681st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made
2026/10/17
Dr. Kristin Du Mez, professor of history at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Live, Laugh, Love:  The Secret History Of White Christian Women And The World They Made." The host for the 681st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Legacy Of The Land: Treaties And The Shaping Of America
2026/10/10
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Christina Kastell, curator of History And Anthropology, at The Putnam Museum, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Legacy Of The Land:  Treaties And The Shaping Of America." The host for the 680th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Legacy Of The Land: Treaties And The Shaping Of America
2026/10/10
Christina Kastell, curator of History And Anthropology, at The Putnam Museum, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Legacy Of The Land:  Treaties And The Shaping Of America." The host for the 680th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Turning To Stone: Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks
2026/10/03
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schaber professor of environmental studies and professor of geosciences at Lawrence University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Turning To Stone:  Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks. The host for the 679th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Turning To Stone: Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks
2026/10/03
Dr. Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schaber professor of environmental studies and professor of geosciences at Lawrence University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to discuss:  Turning To Stone:  Discovering The Subtle Wisdom Of Rocks. The host for the 679th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum
2026/09/26
Jonathan Buffalo, historical preservation director for The Meskwaki Nation:  The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The host for the 678th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: The Meskwaki Nation: The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum
2026/09/26
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jonathan Buffalo, historical preservation director for The Meskwaki Nation:  The Sac And Fox Tribe Of The Mississippi In Iowa, Historic Preservation Museum, joins the "ROI" panelists for this edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The host for the 678th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler
2026/09/19
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Christopher Leahy, professor of history at Keuka College, and Sharon Leahy, historian and author, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Presidentess:  The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler. The host for the 677th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Presidentess: The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler
2026/09/19
Dr. Christopher Leahy, professor of history at Keuka College, and Sharon Leahy, historian and author, join the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  Presidentess:  The Life Of First Lady Julia Gardiner-Tyler. The host for the 677th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered
2026/09/12
Dr. Marc Zender, associate professor of anthropology and director of The Linguistics Program at Tulane University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss:  Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered. The host for the 676th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered
2026/09/12
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Marc Zender, associate professor of anthropology and director of The Linguistics Program at Tulane University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss:  Five Mysterious Writing Systems That No One Has Deciphered. The host for the 676th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!
BONUS: Ambrose Of Milan
2026/09/06
BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Ethan Gannaway, professor of history, and The Rev. Robert "Bud" Grant, professor of theology, both from St. Ambrose University, join the "ROI" team to discuss Ambrose Of Milan. The host for the 675th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buff is Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

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