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BONUS DISCUSSION:  Christine Barth, Information And Tech Services Librarian For The Scott County (Iowa) Library System, joins the "ROI" team for the 593rd episode in this series.  The history of The Scott County Library System is the focus of today's discussion. The host for this edition is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and John Kealey.  This segment was recorded on location...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Craig Verniest, reference assistant at The Barco Law Library at The University Of Pittsburgh, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s." The host for the 592nd 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), a...

Craig Verniest, reference assistant at The Barco Law Library at The University Of Pittsburgh, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Violence And Democratization Of Mexico In The 1990s." The host for the 592nd 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...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Bailey Cichon, juggler and host of the podcast "The 441," joins the "ROI" team for episode #590 to discuss the history of juggling. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker. 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 progr...

Bailey Cichon, juggler and host of the podcast "The 441," joins the "ROI" team for episode #590 to discuss the history of juggling. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker. 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 K...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Aifric Campbell, Horizons Creative Writing lecturer at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Love Makers." The host for the 589th edition in in this series is John Kealey, 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. Ambros...

Dr. Aifric Campbell, Horizons Creative Writing lecturer at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Love Makers." The host for the 589th edition in in this series is John Kealey, 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...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Stella Sandford, professor of modern European philosophy at The Centre For Research In Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, London, is the guest for the 588th edition in this series to discuss, "What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence." The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders....

Dr. Stella Sandford, professor of modern European philosophy at The Centre For Research In Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP) at Kingston University, London, is the guest for the 588th edition in this series to discuss, "What Plant Philosophy Says About Plant Agency And Intelligence." The host for this program is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed...

Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier professor of political economy at Harvard University, in Massachusetts, joins the "ROI" team for episode #587 to discuss, "Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily t...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Benjamin Friedman, William Joseph Maier professor of political economy at Harvard University, in Massachusetts, joins the "ROI" team for episode #587 to discuss, "Religion And The Rise Of Capitalism." The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), an...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo. The host for this discussion is John Kealey, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily t...

Joel Vanderbush, curator of conservation and education at Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, Illinois - USA, joins the "ROI" team for the 586th edition of this program to discuss The Niabi Zoo. The host for this discussion is John Kealey, and the history buffs are RIck Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire." The host for the 585th edition in this series 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...

Dr. Chris Beckwith, distinguished professor of Central Euroasian Studies at Indiana University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Scythian Empire." The host for the 585th edition in this series 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 Univers...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election. The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose...

Arnie Arnesen, host of the award-winning podcast "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen," joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 2024 Election. The host for the 591st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and David Baker. 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 p...

Dr. Liam Heneghan, professor and chair of Environmental Science And Studies at DePaul University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Beasts At Bedtime:  Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature." The host for the 584th edition in this series 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 g...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Liam Heneghan, professor and chair of Environmental Science And Studies at DePaul University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Beasts At Bedtime:  Revealing The Environmental Wisdom In Children's Literature." The host for the 584th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Busby, research associate in statistical genetics at The University Of Oxford (England) joins the "ROI" panelists for the 583rd edition in this series to discuss:  Genetic Studies Reveal Diversity Of Early Human Populations And Pin Down When We Left Africa. The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed...

Dr. George Busby, research associate in statistical genetics at The University Of Oxford (England) joins the "ROI" panelists for the 583rd edition in this series to discuss:  Genetic Studies Reveal Diversity Of Early Human Populations And Pin Down When We Left Africa. The host for this episode is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program ar...

Joseph Taylor, archivist and special collections librarian at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the collection and Archives Oral History Project. The host for the 582nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Joseph Taylor, archivist and special collections librarian at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the collection and Archives Oral History Project. The host for the 582nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not n...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Tom Fisher-King, executive director of Habitat For Humanity Of The Quad Cities, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the organization he leads and its activities in the area. The host for the 581st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessaril...

Tom Fisher-King, executive director of Habitat For Humanity Of The Quad Cities, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the organization he leads and its activities in the area. The host for the 581st edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM...