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Tom Fisher-King, executive director of Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities, joins the "ROI" crew to discuss his organization and its services for the 568th edition in this series. The host for this edition is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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. Ambro...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People:  How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed." The host for the 567th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in thi...

Dr. Penny Spikins, professor of the archeology of human origins at The University of York (UK) joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss her recent article, "8 Billion People:  How Different The World Would Look If Neanderthals Had Prevailed." The host for the 567th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods:  A Moral History Of The Genetic Age.   The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, 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...

Dr. Matthew Cobb, professor of zoology at The University Of Manchester (England), is the guest for "ROI" show 566 to discuss As Gods:  A Moral History Of The Genetic Age.   The host for this edition in the series is Jay Swords, 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...

Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia:  How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths. The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this progra...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Louise Pryke, honorary associate professor in the Department Of Classics And Ancient History at the University Of Sydney (Australia), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, Marvel Meets Mesopotamia:  How Modern Comics Preserve Ancient Myths. The host for the 565th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs this week are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expre...

Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination.   The host for the 564th 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 guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This p...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Rita Farro, executive director of The Buffalo Bill Museum, LeClaire, Iowa, USA, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss this destination.   The host for the 564th 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 guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change:  Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965. The host for this program is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the...

The 563rd edition of "ROI" features Dr. Bala Saho, associate professor of history at The University Of Oklahama, who discusses Contours Of Change:  Muslim Courts, Women And Islamic Society In Colonial Bathurst, The Gambia 1905-1965. The host for this program 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 gues...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened:  Celebrating The John Deere Classic. The host for the 562nd 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 Un...

Craig DeVrieze, author and journalist, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his book, Magic Happened:  Celebrating The John Deere Classic. The host for the 562nd 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 prog...

Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers:  Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men." The host for the 561st 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...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Suzie Lennox, author and former archivist, joins the "ROI" team from the UK to discuss, "Bodysnatchers:  Digging Up The Untold Stories Of Britian's Resurrection Men." The host for the 561st 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 t...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below:  Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives. The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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 tho...

Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, The War Below:  Lithium, Copper, And The Global Battle To Power Our Lives. The host for the 560th edition in this series is John Kealey, 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...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death." The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are th...

Dr. Patrick Linden, adjunct professor for the Department Of Technology, Culture and Society at New York University Tandon School Of Engineering, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Case Against Death." The host for the 559th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs for this program are Rick Sweet and Brett Monnard. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts an...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall."   The host for the 558th 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 or St. Ambrose University....

Matthew Christopher, author and photographer, joins the "ROI" group to discuss, "The Life And Death Of The American Mall."   The host for the 558th 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 or St. Ambrose University.  This program is r...

Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation:  The Ioway."   The host for the 557th program 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 or St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded at...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Kelly Rundle, documentary film maker from Iowa, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss, "Lost Nation:  The Ioway."   The host for the 557th program 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 or St. Ambrose University.  This pro...

Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk:  The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans. The host for the 556th 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 a...

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Jennie Williams, post-doctoral fellow in History at The University Of Virginia, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her upcoming book, Oceans Of Kinfolk:  The Coastwise Traffic Of Enslaved Persons To Antebellum New Orleans. The host for the 556th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are t...