BONUS DISCUSSION:  Keith Thomson, best-selling author, joins the “ROI” program to discuss his book Born To Be Hanged:  The Epic Story Of The Gentlemen Pirates Who Ruled The South Seas, Rescued A Princess, And Stole A Fortune. The host for this edition 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! ... Read More

Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the “ROI” panelists for the 547th program in this series.  The topic for this edition of “Relevant Or Irrelevant” is:  ‘Stare Decisis’:  U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind. The host for this edition 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. ... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Christopher Booker, Assistant Professor Of Practice, Internship Coordinator, and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Of Texas (San Antonio), joins the “ROI” panelists for the 547th program in this series.  The topic for this edition of “Relevant Or Irrelevant” is:  ‘Stare Decisis’:  U.S. vs. Ozawa And U.S. vs. Thind. The host for this week 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... Read More

Patrick and Rachel Schmadeke share ideas on welcoming and belonging in the family of faith. 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, St. Ambrose University,... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, “Hotdoggers” for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the “Relevant Or Irrelevant” team to talk about…the legendary Wienermobile! The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! Other... Read More

Emily Schmitt and Brady Schroeder, “Hotdoggers” for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, join the “Relevant Or Irrelevant” team to talk about…the legendary Wienermobile! The host for the 546th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! Other Episodes ... Read More

Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the “ROI” team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois). The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! Other Episodes ... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Michael Kleen, author and photographer from Virginia, joins the “ROI” team to discuss Vishnu Springs (Illinois). The host for the 545th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Ed Broders 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 at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA! Other Episodes ... Read More

Jack Day I’m a sophomore at St. Ambrose University, and I serve as the founder and director of Bee Readers. I’m from the Chicago suburbs, and I credit a similar reading program I partook in during high school as the inspiration and foundation for Bee Readers. I am an exercise science major and an aspiring physical therapist. Additionally, I play baseball at SAU, am a Resident Assistant, tour guide, and a member of Campus Ministry.  Norah Perkins Hey there! I am Norah Perkins. I am a student at St. Ambrose University. I am currently a sophomore and am majoring in Biology in hopes of... Read More

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Timothy Stinson, associate professor of English and University Faculty Scholar at North Carolina State University joins the “ROI” team to talk about teaching Chaucer. The host for this 544th edition in the “ROI” series is Jay Swords.  The history buff for this episode is Rick Sweet. 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... Read More