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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!

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March 28, 2025

The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World

Author Heather Pringle is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #603. She joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World."The...

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March 28, 2025

BONUS: The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The Viking World

BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Heather Pringle is the guest for "Relevant Or Irrelevant" program #603. She joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Northwomen: Untold Stories From The Other Half Of The...

Listen · 14:26

March 21, 2025

The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers

Dr. Joshua Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, joins the "ROI" team for episode 602 to discuss, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold...

Listen · 29:32

March 21, 2025

BONUS: The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A Culture War And Sold School Vouchers

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Joshua Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, joins the "ROI" team for episode 602 to discuss, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created A...

Listen · 12:57

March 14, 2025

BONUS: A New History Of Iowa

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, is the guest for the 601st episode in this series. Dr. Bremer joins the "ROI" team to...

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March 14, 2025

A New History Of Iowa

Dr. Jeff Bremer, associate professor of history at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, is the guest for the 601st episode in this series. Dr. Bremer joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "A New History...

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March 7, 2025

Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies

Dr. Sara Butler, professor and King George III Chair in British History at The Ohio State University, is the guest for "ROI" show #600. Dr. Butler joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" panelists to...

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March 7, 2025

BONUS: Context Matters: Understanding Why Medieval Legislators Chose To Regulate Women's Pregnant Bodies

BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sara Butler, professor and King George III Chair in British History at The Ohio State University, is the guest for "ROI" show #600. Dr. Butler joins the "Relevant Or...

Listen · 13:48

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