Best KALAFM Each Podcasts (2025)

Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood. The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Brett Monnard. Opinions exp…

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BONUS: Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables 12:25

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Marion "Big Strick" Strickler, owner of Big Stricks, Sports Cards, Vinyl Records And Collectables, joins the "ROI" team to discuss his shop, which was once a small grocery store in a Rock Island (Illinois) neighborhood. The host for the 634th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Brett Mon…

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From The Hive: Episode 65 (October 29, 2025) 35:30

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From The Hive: Episode 65 (October 29, 2025)By KALA-FM

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BONUS: The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption 16:46

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Richard White, Margaret Byrne professor emeritus of American History at Stanford University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: "The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption." The host for the 633rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed i…

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The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption 29:31

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Dr. Richard White, Margaret Byrne professor emeritus of American History at Stanford University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss: "The Story Of The Gilded Age Wasn't Wealth, It Was Corruption." The host for the 633rd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are…

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From The Hive: Episode 64 (October 22, 2025) 31:03

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From The Hive: Episode 64 (October 22, 2025)By KALA-FM

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BONUS: The Armed Forces Vietnam Network 12:27

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Rick Fredericksen, Iowa-based writer and journalist, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Armed Forces Vietnam Network. The host for the 632nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necess…

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The Armed Forces Vietnam Network 29:19

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Rick Fredericksen, Iowa-based writer and journalist, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss The Armed Forces Vietnam Network. The host for the 632nd edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Terri Toppler. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KAL…

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From The Hive: Episode 63 (October 15, 2025) 31:57

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From The Hive: Episode 63 (October 15, 2025)By KALA-FM

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BONUS: Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda 20:27

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Michael Jarvis, professor of history at The University Of Rochester (New York) and director of The Smith's Island Archeology Project, Archeology Project, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 631sst episode in this series to discuss "Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda." The host for this edition is…

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Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda 31:55

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Dr. Michael Jarvis, professor of history at The University Of Rochester (New York) and director of The Smith's Island Archeology Project, Archeology Project, joins the "ROI" panelists for the 631sst episode in this series to discuss "Evacuation Of A Nearly Forgotten 1610-Era British Colony In Bermuda." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and t…

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From The Hive: Episode 62 (October 08, 2025) 31:17

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From The Hive: Episode 62 (October 08, 2025)By KALA-FM

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BONUS: Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global 16:59

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Laura Spinney, author and journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for episode 630 to discuss Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. The host for this edition 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), and not nece…

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Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global 30:51

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Laura Spinney, author and journalist, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team for episode 630 to discuss Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. The host for this edition 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), and not necessarily those of K…

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From The Hive: Episode 61 (October 01, 2025) 25:54

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The Great Historical St. Ambrose Scavenger Hunt 36:53

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The "ROI Team" embarks on "The Great Historical St. Ambrose (University) Scavenger Hunt" for the 629th edition in this series. Those on the hunt include: David Baker, Jay Swords, John Kealey, Rick Sweet, Brett Monnard, Ed Broders and SAU student Katie Walsh. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessa…

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BONUS: The Great Historical St. Ambrose Scavenger Hunt 12:16

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BONUS DISCUSSION: The "ROI Team" embarks on "The Great Historical St. Ambrose (University) Scavenger Hunt" for the 629th edition in this series. Those on the hunt include: David Baker, Jay Swords, John Kealey, Rick Sweet, Brett Monnard, Ed Broders and SAU student Katie Walsh. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s…

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From The Hive: Episode 60 (September 24, 2025) 29:26

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From The Hive: Episode 60 (September 24, 2025)By KALA-FM

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Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman 30:06

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Dr. Simon Cordery, professor and chair of the History Department at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman." The host for the 628th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions express…

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BONUS: Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman 11:03

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Simon Cordery, professor and chair of the History Department at Iowa State University, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss "Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life Of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman." The host for the 628th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders…

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BONUS: My Life With Nuclear Weapons 14:29

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Jack Achs, Lt. Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "My Life With Nuclear Weapons." The host for the 627th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA…

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From The Hive: Episode 59 (September 17, 2025) 27:32

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From The Hive: Episode 59 (September 17, 2025)By KALA-FM

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My Life With Nuclear Weapons 29:39

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Jack Achs, Lt. Colonel U.S. Army, Retired, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "My Life With Nuclear Weapons." The host for the 627th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and 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…

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From The Hive: Episode 58 (September 10, 2025) 28:57

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From The Hive: Episode 58 (September 10, 2025)By KALA-FM

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BONUS: The 1918 German Revolution 15:08

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Erik Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team for a new broadcast season on episode #626 to discuss, "The 1918 German Revolution." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and RIck Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the host…

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The 1918 German Revolution 30:43

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Dr. Erik Jensen, associate professor of history at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team for a new broadcast season on episode #626 to discuss, "The 1918 German Revolution." The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are John Kealey and RIck Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s)…

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From The Hive: Episode 57 (September 3, 2025) 36:05

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From The Hive: Episode 57 (September 3, 2025)By KALA-FM

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From The Hive: Episode 56 (August 27, 2025) 33:25

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From The Hive: Episode 56 (August 27, 2025)By KALA-FM

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Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication 30:59

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Dr. Luis Felipe Souza, curator of the Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication, in Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the Pavec Museum. The host for the 625th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not …

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BONUS: Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication 15:48

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Luis Felipe Souza, curator of the Pavek Museum Of Electronic Communication, in Minnesota, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss the Pavec Museum. The host for the 625th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the …

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BONUS: Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy 17:06

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Sarah Gabbott, professor of palaeontology at The University Of Leicester and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, emeritus professor in the School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment at The University of Leicester (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy." The host for the 624th ed…

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Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy 28:35

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Dr. Sarah Gabbott, professor of palaeontology at The University Of Leicester and Dr. Jan Zalasiewicz, emeritus professor in the School Of Geography, Geology And The Environment at The University of Leicester (UK), joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy." The host for the 624th edition in this seri…

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Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future 28:30

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Author Connie Mutel joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future. The host for the 623rd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and 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…

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BONUS: Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future 21:36

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Author Connie Mutel joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss Tending To Iowa's Land: Pathways To A Sustainable Future. The host for the 623rd edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and 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 thos…

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The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936 31:41

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Jackson Gleghorn, graduate student in history in History at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936." The host for the 622nd episode of "ROI" is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opinions expressed in…

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BONUS: The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936 12:40

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Jackson Gleghorn, graduate student in history in History at Miami University, Ohio, joins the "ROI" team to discuss, "The Worker Sportsmen: Ideology And Practice In The British Workers Sports Federation 1930-1936." The host for the 622nd episode of "ROI" is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Ed Broders. Opi…

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How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution 35:24

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Dr. John Hawks, chair of The Department Of Anthropology and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor at The University Of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution. The host for the 621st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard an…

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BONUS: How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution 16:13

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. John Hawks, chair of The Department Of Anthropology and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor at The University Of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss: How Cheese, Wheat, And Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution. The host for the 621st edition in this series is Terri Toppler, and the history buffs ar…

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Tolstoy: A Russian Life 29:14

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Dr. Rosamund Bartlett, author and Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brasenose College, in Oxford, England, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her book Tolstoy: A Russian Life. The host for the 620th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and th…

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BONUS: Tolstoy: A Russian Life 12:32

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Rosamund Bartlett, author and Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Brasenose College, in Oxford, England, joins the "ROI" team to discuss her book Tolstoy: A Russian Life. The host for the 620th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those o…

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BONUS: The Celts And Their Maritime Myths 9:49

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Joseph Nagy, Henry L. Shattuck Professor Of Irish Studies at Harvard University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Celts And Their Maritime Myths." The host for the 619th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts an…

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The Celts And Their Maritime Myths 32:34

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Dr. Joseph Nagy, Henry L. Shattuck Professor Of Irish Studies at Harvard University, joins the "ROI" team to discuss "The Celts And Their Maritime Myths." The host for the 619th edition in this series is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), an…

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[Non]conscious Influence: Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias 1:03:16

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[Non]conscious Influence: Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias Implicit bias, or non-conscious bias, affects decision-making through stereotype activation and is connected to behavioral outcomes. Using the understanding of impact versus intent as a frame for learning about implicit bias will be highlighted to help reduce the negative influenc…

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The Three Styles Of Curiosity 30:20

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Dr. Perry Zurn, visiting professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, at Cornell University, and provost associate professor at American University (Massachusetts), is the guest for "ROI" episode 618 to discuss: The Three Styles Of Curiosity. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard and Rick Sweet. Opi…

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BONUS: The Three Styles Of Curiosity 15:26

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Perry Zurn, visiting professor of Feminist Gender and Sexuality Studies, at Cornell University, and provost associate professor at American University (Massachusetts), is the guest for "ROI" episode 618 to discuss: The Three Styles Of Curiosity. The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Brett Monnard a…

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The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far) 28:34

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Dr. Paul Sutter, visiting professor at Barnard College and external advisor for NASA's Advance Concepts Program, joins the "ROI" team for a discussion about: The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far). The host for the 617th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders. Opinions expre…

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BONUS: The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far) 11:51

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Dr. Paul Sutter, visiting professor at Barnard College and external advisor for NASA's Advance Concepts Program, joins the "ROI" team for a discussion about: The Top Five Astronomical Discoveries Of All Time (So Far). The host for the 617th episode in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Brode…

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BONUS: Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible 18:52

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Reverend JR. Forasteros is the guest for "ROI" episode #616 to discuss his book: Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible. The host for this edition in the 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 gu…

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Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible 29:12

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Reverend JR. Forasteros is the guest for "ROI" episode #616 to discuss his book: Empathy For The Devil: Finding Ourselves In The Villains Of The Bible. The host for this edition in the 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 guest(s), and not ne…