BONUS DISCUSSION:  Simon Cordery, chair of The History Department at Iowa State University, joins the group for "ROI" episode 526 to discuss British Friendly Societies:  1750-1914.The host for this edition, the final installment in the 15th season of "ROI," is John Kealey.  The history buffs are Jay Swords 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!

British Friendly Societies:  1750-1914

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.

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