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 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! ... Read More

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 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! ... Read More

The Catholic Messenger’s Barb Arland-Fye and Lindsay Steele talk about what moved them at recent diocesan events. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios,... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the “ROI” team to discuss, “Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact.” The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa,... Read More

Dr. Andrew Granville, Distinguished Research Chair In Pure Mathematics at the Mathematical Research Center, Montreal, Canada, joins the “ROI” team to discuss, “Why Mathematical Proof Is A Social Compact.” The host for the 555th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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 KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! ... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the “Relevant Or Irrelevant” team to discuss, “The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa.” The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  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! ... Read More

Dr. George Glenn, emeritus professor of Theater At The University Of Northern Iowa, joins the “Relevant Or Irrelevant” team to discuss, “The History Of Opera Houses In Iowa.” The host for the 554th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  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! Other Episodes ... Read More

Dr. Robert Jones, staff member and tutor at Advanced Studies In England and visiting scholar in History at Franklin And Marshal College (United Kingdom and Pennsylvania), joins the “ROI” team to discuss, “A Cultural History Of The Medieval Sword:  Power, Piety, And Play.” The host for the 553rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs for this program 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... Read More

Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the “ROI” panelists to discuss, “Science And Civic Culture:  The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement:  1730-1800.” The host for the 552nd edition in this 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 St. Ambrose University.  This program is recorded... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Michael B. Guenther, associate professor and chair of the Departments Of History And Science, Medicine and Society at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa-USA, joins the “ROI” panelists to discuss, “Science And Civic Culture:  The Politics Of Knowledge In The Age Of Improvement:  1730-1800.” The host for the 552nd edition in this 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 St. Ambrose University.  This... Read More