Relevant or Irrelevant

Laura Spinney, author and journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for episode 630 to discuss Proto:  How One Ancient Language Went Global. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. 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...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Laura Spinney, author and journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for episode 630 to discuss Proto:  How One Ancient Language Went Global. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose Universi...

The "ROI Team" embarks on "The Great Historical St. Ambrose (University) Scavenger Hunt" for the 629th edition in this series. Those on the hunt include:  David Baker, Jay Swords, John Kealey, Rick Sweet, Brett Monnard, Ed Broders and SAU student Katie Walsh. 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....

BONUS DISCUSSION:  The "ROI Team" embarks on "The Great Historical St. Ambrose (University) Scavenger Hunt" for the 629th edition in this series. Those on the hunt include:  David Baker, Jay Swords, John Kealey, Rick Sweet, Brett Monnard, Ed Broders and SAU student Katie Walsh. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. A...

Dr. Simon Cordery, professor and chair of the History Department at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Gilded Age Entrepreneur:  The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman." The host for the 628th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Simon Cordery, professor and chair of the History Department at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Gilded Age Entrepreneur:  The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman." The host for the 628th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those o...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jack Achs, Lt. Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "My Life With Nuclear Weapons." The host for the 627th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and 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 re...

Jack Achs, Lt. Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "My Life With Nuclear Weapons." The host for the 627th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and 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,...

Dr. Erik Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team for a new broadcast season on episode #626 to discuss, "The 1918 German Revolution." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and 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. Ambr...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Erik Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team for a new broadcast season on episode #626 to discuss, "The 1918 German Revolution." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and RIck Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Luis Felipe Souza, curator of the Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication, in Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the Pavec Museum. The host for the 625th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or...

Dr. Luis Felipe Souza, curator of the Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication, in Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the Pavec Museum. The host for the 625th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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 Univer...

Dr. Sarah Gabbott, professor of palaeontology at The University Of Leicester and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, emeritus professor in the School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment at The University of Leicester (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Discarded:  How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy." The host for the 624th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Sarah Gabbott, professor of palaeontology at The University Of Leicester and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, emeritus professor in the School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment at The University of Leicester (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Discarded:  How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy." The host for the 624th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the hist...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Author Connie Mutel joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Tending To Iowa's Land:  Pathways To A Sustainable Future. The host for the 623rd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. 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 pro...

Author Connie Mutel joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Tending To Iowa's Land:  Pathways To A Sustainable Future. The host for the 623rd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. 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...

Jackson Gleghorn, graduate student in history in History at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Worker Sportsmen:  Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936." The host for the 622nd episode of "ROI" is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the gues...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jackson Gleghorn, graduate student in history in History at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Worker Sportsmen:  Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936." The host for the 622nd episode of "ROI" is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. John Hawks, chair of The Department Of Anthropology and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor at The University Of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution. The host for the 621st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions express...

Dr. John Hawks, chair of The Department Of Anthropology and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor at The University Of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss:  How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution. The host for the 621st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program...

Dr. Rosamund Bartlett, author and Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brasenose College, in Oxford, England, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her book Tolstoy:  A Russian Life. The host for the 620th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Rosamund Bartlett, author and Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brasenose College, in Oxford, England, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her book Tolstoy:  A Russian Life. The host for the 620th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessaril...

Dr. Joseph Nagy, Henry L. Shattuck Professor Of Irish Studies at Harvard University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Celts And Their Maritime Myths."   The host for the 619th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and 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. Ambros...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Joseph Nagy, Henry L. Shattuck Professor Of Irish Studies at Harvard University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Celts And Their Maritime Myths."   The host for the 619th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KA...

Dr. Perry Zurn, visiting professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, at Cornell University, and provost associate professor at American University (Massachusetts), is the guest for "ROI" episode 618 to discuss:  The Three Styles Of Curiosity. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the...