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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 ... more

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BONUS DISCUSSION:  Hal Smith, musician, faculty member of The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, and Advisory Board Member Of The Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Bix and the festival.

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BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities.

The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords,... more

Jason Stuart, talented musician and longtime DJ with KALA-FM at St. Ambrose University, joins the "ROI" panelists to tell a bit about how he ended up in the Quad Cities.

The host for the 673rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history bu... more

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 h... more

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 Te... more

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.

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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.

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Dr. Eric Jensen
Associate Professor of History at Miami University of Ohio
Miami University of Ohio
Episode: BONUS: The German History In Documents And Images Project
Eric Jensen
Associate Professor of History at Miami University of Ohio
Miami University of Ohio
Episode: The German History In Documents And Images Project
Lyn Fleming
History buff across segments
Self-identified history enthusiast
Episode: The German History In Documents And Images Project
Dr. Julie Carpenter
Senior Fellow with Ethics And Emerging Science Group at California Polytechnic State University
Ethics And Emerging Science Group, California Polytechnic State University
Episode: BONUS: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze
Julie Carpenter
Senior Fellow with The Ethics And Emerging Sciences Group
California Polytechnic State University
Episode: The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness And The Human Gaze
Thomas Wayment
Professor of Classics, Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Episode: BONUS: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
Gal Beckerman
Staff writer at The Atlantic Magazine and author of How To Be A Dissident
The Atlantic
Episode: How To Be A Dissident
Clara Tobin
Assistant Director and Curator at the German American Heritage Center and Museum
German American Heritage Center and Museum
Episode: BONUS: Shaped By Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years Of The United States
Scott Rosenberg
Professor of History
Wittenberg University
Episode: BONUS: Lesotho Food Relief

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Jay Swords
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John Kealey
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Terri Toppler
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BONUS: The German History In Documents And Images Project
Q: How does the site handle updates or additions from other scholars or future data?
He explains that updates go through webmasters at the German Institute and that it is not like Wikipedia, with controlled additions and a second iteration of the site already in place.
BONUS: The German History In Documents And Images Project
Q: How do you handle translation challenges for terms with shifting connotations like Vernünft Republikaner?
He explains that some terms have nuanced gradations and historical deployment, and that the project provides both German and English views along with the original German text to aid readers in understanding the translations and context.
BONUS: The German History In Documents And Images Project
Q: Dr. Jensen, is there a holy grail of primary documentation that you're still hoping to source?
He notes the lack of home movie footage from daily life in Jewish households in the late 1920s and early 1930s, describing it as a major gap he would love to fill if such material could be found.
BONUS: 666 Meaning: Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?
Q: Over the course of the last 2000 years, have there been times when people agreed on what 666 means and then later disagreed?
Yes. There have been periods where consensus pointed toward a Nero-like interpretation, followed by shifts toward broader, humanity-centered readings as scholarship and translation practices evolved. The idea that 666 could symbolize humanity rather than a single emperor has gained traction in more recent scholarship.
How To Be A Dissident
Q: How does pessimism relate to the dissident mindset?
Pessimism acknowledges that things may get worse, which paradoxically motivates immediate action and engagement rather than passive faith that progress will occur on its own.

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Across recent episodes, the show leans into history as a lens for current questions, pairing archival guidance, museum and library tours, and expert interviews with lively discussions about how history is interpreted and applied today. Topics span presidential power, Native American history, immigration and genealogy, the ethics and etiquette of collecting, and the nuts-and-bolts of archives and access, often interweaving practical research tips with broader cultural and legal debates. A notable strength is the format's blend of hands-on archival insight, scholarly context, and local-history flavor, frequently featuring subject-matter experts and history buffs who enrich discussions with anecdotes, primary-source context, and measurable tak... more

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