# Relevant or Irrelevant 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! Page: Feed: --- ## [BONUS: The German History In Documents And Images Project](https://share.transistor.fm/s/206bcf96) _2026-08-15 · KALA-FM_ BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project. The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Lyn Fleming. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/206bcf96/e2f01d7f.mp3) ## [The German History In Documents And Images Project](https://share.transistor.fm/s/70eddc8e) _2026-08-15 · KALA-FM_ Dr. Eric Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss The German History In Documents And Images Project. The host for the 672nd edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Lyn Fleming. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St.… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/70eddc8e/808c577e.mp3) ## [BONUS: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze](https://share.transistor.fm/s/83011483) _2026-08-08 · KALA-FM_ BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze. The host for the 671st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/83011483/01962dd7.mp3) ## [The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9c7f7c2) _2026-08-08 · KALA-FM_ Dr. Julie Carpenter, senior fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze. The host for the 671st edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d9c7f7c2/b74d0d9f.mp3) ## [666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/87e727bf) _2026-08-01 · KALA-FM_ Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits? The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/87e727bf/3e50d668.mp3) ## [BONUS: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c79bffb7) _2026-08-01 · KALA-FM_ BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits? The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in this program are… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c79bffb7/acadb792.mp3) ## [BONUS: How To Be A Dissident](https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e9e5631) _2026-07-24 · KALA-FM_ BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book: How To Be A Dissident. The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/7e9e5631/ece38089.mp3) ## [How To Be A Dissident](https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ca041eb) _2026-07-24 · KALA-FM_ Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book: How To Be A Dissident. The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords. 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/3ca041eb/a1509f4f.mp3) ## [BONUS: Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States](https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dc88128) _2026-07-11 · KALA-FM_ BONUS DISCUSSION: Clara Tobin, assistant director and curator at The German American Heritage Center And Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the exhibit, "Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States." The host for the 668th 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… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5dc88128/ab576a7e.mp3) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Lnel0ZrZOm4L) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States](https://share.transistor.fm/s/679311c3) _2026-07-11 · KALA-FM_ Clara Tobin, assistant director and curator at The German American Heritage Center And Museum, joins the "ROI" team to discuss the exhibit, "Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States." The host for the 668th 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),… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/679311c3/7f0c1993.mp3)