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Relevant or Irrelevant

History EN ↓ 630 episodes

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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KALA-FM

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History

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ernest Hemingway: A New Life 10.10.2020

Dr. James Hutchisson, professor of English at The Citadel, joins the ROI panelists to discuss his book Ernest Hemingway:  A New Life. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS: Bettendorf's Economic History 03.10.2020

BONUS questions from the 376th edition of "ROI" Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Bettendorf's Economic History 03.10.2020

Author John Brassard joins the ROI team for a discussion about the economic history of Bettendorf (Iowa). Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS: The 100th Anniversary of Broadcast Radio 26.09.2020

BONUS questions from the 375th edition of "ROI" Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

The 100th Anniversary of Broadcast Radio 26.09.2020

Author and historian Dave Coopman joins the "ROI" team to discuss the 100th anniversary of broadcast radio in the United States for the 375th installment of this series. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS: The Battle of Brunanburh 19.09.2020

BONUS questions from the 374th edition of "ROI". Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

The Battle of Brunanburh 19.09.2020

The guest for the 374th edition of Relevant or Irrelevant is Dr. Michael Livingston, Professor Of English at The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, who joins the panelists to talk about The Battle of Brunanburh. Relevant or Irrelevant is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

BONUS: Jesus and John Wayne 12.09.2020

BONUS questions from the 373rd edition of ROI. "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Jesus and John Wayne 12.09.2020

Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Professor of History at Calvin University, joins the "ROI" team for the 373rd edition of the program. The topic for this discussion is: Jesus and John Wayne. "Relevant Or Irrelevant" is recorded at the studios of KALA-FM, Davenport, IA-Quad Cities.

Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment (BONUS) 08.08.2020

BONUS question from the 372nd edition of "ROI." This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment 08.08.2020

Dr. Catherine Rymph, Professor and Chair Of The Department Of History at The University Of Missouri, joins the "ROI" team to talk about the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on this edition. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

COVID-19 and the Disruption of the Food Supply Chain (BONUS) 01.08.2020

BONUS questions from the 371st edition of "ROI." This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

COVID-19 and the Disruption of the Food Supply Chain 01.08.2020

Tom Lahl joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss COVID-19 and the disruption of the food supply chain for the 371st edition of the series. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

The Lantern Center and Today's Iowa Immigrants (BONUS) 25.07.2020

BONUS questions from the 370th edition of ROI. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

The Lantern Center and Today's Iowa Immigrants 25.07.2020

Megan Ruiz, executive director of the Presentation Lantern Center in Dubuque, Iowa, is the guest for the 370th edition of"ROI." The Presentation Lantern Center offers hospitality, advocacy, and education to adult immigrants, including tutoring in English language skills and citizenship test preparation. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA...

American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact on Native American Culture (BONUS) 18.07.2020

BONUS questions from the 369th episode of ROI. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact on Native American Culture 18.07.2020

Dr. Denise Lajimodiere is the guest for the 369th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The program topic this week is "American Indian Boarding Schools and their Impact On Native American Culture." This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Behind the Scenes at the Guthrie Theater (BONUS) 11.07.2020

BONUS questions form the 368th episode of ROI. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Behind the Scenes at the Guthrie Theater 11.07.2020

Author Keane Bonath is the guest for the 368th "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program. Keane and the "ROI" panelists will discuss what happens behind the scenes at The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minn., USA. This series is produced at the studios of KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Early Human History of The Northwest Coast (BONUS) 04.07.2020

BONUS questions from the 367th episode of ROI

Early Human History of The Northwest Coast 04.07.2020

Dr. Loren Davis is the guest for the 367th episode of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." The topic for this program is "Early Human History Of The Northwest Coast."

Uighur Muslim Voices In China (BONUS) 27.06.2020

BONUS questions from the 366th episode of ROI

Uighur Muslim Voices In China 27.06.2020

Dr. Darren Byler a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is the guest for the 366th edition of "Relevant Or Irrelevant." Dr. Byler talks with the ROI panelists about the subject of Uighur Muslim Voices In China.

Retooling for the COVID-19 "War Effort" (BONUS) 20.06.2020

BONUS questions from the 365th episode of ROI

Retooling for the COVID-19 "War Effort" 20.06.2020

COVID-19 has been tough on many businesses, but some - like Mississippi River Distilling Company, in LeClaire, Iowa - are finding ways to stay economically viable and help their community. Co-owner Ryan Burchett joins the "ROI" panel to talk about retooling his operation during the COVID-19 "war effort."

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