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Relevant or Irrelevant

Relevant or Irrelevant

By: KALA-FM
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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!© 2024 KALA-FM World
Episodes
  • BONUS: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
    Jun 27 2026

    BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.

    The host for the 666th 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!

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    14 mins
  • Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times
    Jun 27 2026

    Dr. Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College, London, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: Cursed Britain: A History Of Witchcraft And Black Magic In Modern Times.

    The host for the 666th 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!

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    29 mins
  • We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life
    Jun 20 2026

    Dr. Joanna Masel, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at The University Of Arizona, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "We May Have Been Wrong About The Beginning Of Life."

    The host for the 665th 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!

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    30 mins
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