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Health Matters: Corona Virus. Advice to protect yourself (3 March 2020)
March 03, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 4 MBWith the number of cases of Coronavirus continuing to increase in Switzerland and the situation changing every day, the most important thing for all of us is to stay calm and do our best to protect ourselves and others from infection. Dr Michelle explains the campaign from the Federal Office of Public Health: Protect yourself and others. Find out more: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html
Gadget Guru - Fablabs and makerspaces
March 03, 2020 10:45 - 4 minutes - 6.62 MBMakerspaces, hackerspaces and fablabs are creative spaces where people come together to create, DIY and learn!! They often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more.
What's on at the UN? WHO Press Conference
March 02, 2020 11:05 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBWatch the WHO Press Conference about Covid-19 on webtv.un.org
ART SEEN - Things Fall Apart
March 02, 2020 09:43 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MBART SEEN - Things Fall Apart by WRS
Suzi needs some of that Barns Courtney motivation!
March 02, 2020 09:31 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBworldradio.ch/choose-a-tune
Dig It! Listener Questions (2 March 2020)
March 02, 2020 05:14 - 4 minutes - 6.09 MBMark has moved into a new house with a garden, but doesn't recognise some of the trees and shrubs. What are the best apps and books for identification and basic care? Listen in to find out.
Carey plays a Choose a Tune First: Calaboos - Icarus (FULL VERSION)
February 28, 2020 12:44 - 6 minutes - 15.6 MBCarey plays a Choose a Tune First: Calaboos - Icarus (FULL VERSION) by WRS
Carey's favourite song EVER
February 27, 2020 12:53 - 2 minutes - 3.23 MBCarey's favourite song EVER by WRS
Carey's unstoppable 'hump day' track
February 27, 2020 12:53 - 2 minutes - 3.58 MBCarey's unstoppable 'hump day' track by WRS
What's on at the UN? "Doin' My Drugs"
February 25, 2020 15:17 - 6 minutes - 8.56 MBAnother busy week at the UN includes a CinéONU screening of "Doin' My Drugs" on zero discrimination day - Sunday 1 March.
Health Matters: Corona Virus, protect yourself (25 February 2020)
February 25, 2020 13:34 - 4 minutes - 6.65 MBAs fears about Coronavirus mount, Dr Michelle explains how we can best protect ourselves and others against infection. Find information from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health about the latest situation in Switzerland and find the dedicated coronavirus infoline number.
Gadget Guru - What on earth is a 'smart potato'?
February 25, 2020 12:56 - 4 minutes - 5.57 MBGadget Guru - What on earth is a 'smart potato'? by WRS
Gadget Guru - The new Lenovo laptop
February 25, 2020 12:55 - 3 minutes - 5.39 MBGadget Guru - The new Lenovo laptop by WRS
Carey chooses 'Bat For Lashes' for a 'Tuuuune Tuesday'
February 25, 2020 10:42 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MBCarey chooses 'Bat For Lashes' for a 'Tuuuune Tuesday' by WRS
Carey kicks of our week with Hozier ft. Mavis Staples
February 25, 2020 10:40 - 3 minutes - 4.81 MBCarey kicks of our week with Hozier ft. Mavis Staples by WRS
GEDS - Gatsby
February 25, 2020 10:19 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Geneva English Drama Society perform Gatsby! 25 - 29 February 2020 at the Théâtre Pitoëff in Geneva. Directed by Christina Vasala Kokkinaki, the show brings glamour, passion, and the decadent excess of the Jazz Age to life in this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. Narrated by Nick Carraway, an aspiring banker who is dazzled by the glamorous upper-class crowd of Long Island in the 1920s, this is the tale of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties i...
Dig It: Watering systems (24 February 2020)
February 25, 2020 09:32 - 4 minutes - 6.31 MBWith the changing climate bringing more challenging conditions for our garden and container plants, now's the time to think about watering systems - more efficient, less wasteful and better targeted to the plants that need the water? Find out more in this episode of Dig It, with expert advice from Dimitri Neyret of Techjardin www.techjardin.com "
Health Matters: Dental Hygiene Clinics (25 February 2020)
February 25, 2020 09:30 - 3 minutes - 5.49 MBIn the last in the series talking about all things teeth-related, Dr Michelle speaks with dentist Dr Robin Thomas and dental hygienist Aurelie, about what sets their Dental Hygiene Clinics apart from other dental clinics. Find out more at https://www.chd.swiss/
Viki's theme for the weekend is from RENT
February 21, 2020 10:19 - 5 minutes - 7.25 MBViki's theme for the weekend is from RENT by WRS
Sky's the Limit: Mauritius (2nd March 2020)
February 20, 2020 10:41 - 3 minutes - 4.76 MBSky's the Limit: Mauritius (2nd March 2020) by WRS
Viki's 'Throwback Thursday' track in five, four, three, two, one...
February 20, 2020 09:46 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBViki's 'Throwback Thursday' track in five, four, three, two, one... by WRS
Swiss Up! PUK (24 Feb 2020)
February 19, 2020 14:00 - 5 minutes - 7.24 MBOn this edition of Swiss Up!, Dario has been inspired by the recent Crypto encryption scandal and considers the possibility of the formation of a Parliamentary Commision of Inquiry / Parlamentarische Untersuchungskommission (PUK).
Viki's tuuuune is bulletproof
February 19, 2020 08:48 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MBViki's tuuuune is bulletproof by WRS
Viki's going "the distance" on Monday
February 19, 2020 08:48 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBViki's going "the distance" on Monday by WRS
Yaron's roaring towards the weekend
February 19, 2020 08:47 - 2 minutes - 3.55 MBYaron's roaring towards the weekend by WRS
Yaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams
February 19, 2020 08:46 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBYaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams by WRS
Yaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day
February 19, 2020 08:46 - 2 minutes - 3.35 MBYaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day by WRS
Yaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday)
February 19, 2020 08:45 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBYaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday) by WRS
Yaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday'
February 19, 2020 08:45 - 2 minutes - 3.99 MBYaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday' by WRS
Dig It! Plant Parenting (17 February 2020)
February 17, 2020 11:43 - 4 minutes - 6.4 MBIf you would like to have a go at making more of the plants you love, the Leslie Halleck's new book, published by Timber Press, and titled "Plant Parenting" is exactly what you're looking for. Have a listen to find out more
McKay Interview: Anne Marie De Weck, president of the BSCC
February 17, 2020 11:35 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBMichael has a special programme for you today; and a special Guest! She is a good colleague and friend of his who has been at the very top of an organisation that he has personally been very close to for over 30 years. And it’s an organisation that this year is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Anne-Marie de Weck. She is the President of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism
February 17, 2020 10:43 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBWhat's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism by WRS
Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland
February 17, 2020 10:13 - 7 minutes - 16.4 MBDechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland by WRS
Green Condom Club - the vegan condom
February 14, 2020 13:33 - 10 minutes - 24.2 MBGreen Condom Club - the vegan condom by WRS
Health Matters Exercise Walk 'n' Talk (13 February 2020)
February 13, 2020 11:17 - 4 minutes - 5.85 MBExercise is the best medicine! Dr Michelle explains the health benefits of physical activity and invites listeners to join monthly Walk n'Talk for Wellbeing events - free initiatives open to anyone and taking place in Zug, Vevey and Divonne-les-Bains. Next events: Zug: 13th February at 09:00, meeting at Schiessanlage Agerital, 6314 Unteraegeri; https://www.facebook.com/events/1266273673564914/ Vevey: 14th February at 08:45, meeting at Quai Ernest-Ansermet 10; https://www.facebook.com/event...
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva)
February 12, 2020 13:59 - 5 minutes - 13 MBThe Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva) by WRS
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern)
February 12, 2020 13:59 - 4 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern) by WRS
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich)
February 12, 2020 13:59 - 4 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich) by WRS
Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois
February 12, 2020 10:31 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBRachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois by WRS
Gadget Guru - Repair cafes
February 11, 2020 08:07 - 5 minutes - 7.05 MBGadget Guru - Repair cafes by WRS
Marie is getting ready for the weekend with more Jacob Collier!
February 11, 2020 08:04 - 3 minutes - 4.79 MBMarie is getting ready for the weekend with more Jacob Collier! by WRS
Health Matters: Corona virus pt 2 (4 February 2020)
February 10, 2020 15:11 - 4 minutes - 5.75 MBCoronavirus update: Dr Michelle discusses the current advice from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health and explains about 2 Coronavirus hotlines: For the public - 058 463 0000 For travellers - 058 464 4488 The latest information from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health can be found here: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov.html And the WHO situation report can be found here: https://www.who.int/eme...
Dig It! The wonders of hydrangeas (10 February 2020)
February 10, 2020 15:09 - 4 minutes - 5.93 MBOf all spring flowers, I think hyacinths are my favourite. I like the shape of the petals and the fragrance and I was blown away when I came face to face with a brand new hydrangea at Groot Groen Plus in 2019, that has petals that look just like a hyacinth! It's called Hydrangea paniculata "Skyfall" and I spoke to Peter van Rijssen of Plantipp, who were presenting it in the new plants at Groot Groen Plus. It's fully hardy down to -30 Centigrade, it will do well in sunshine of part shade and i...
American International Women's Club of Geneva
February 10, 2020 11:41 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MBThis Wednesday 12 February, the AIWC of Geneva will open their doors to their Clubrooms and host an open house event between 10:00am-12:00pm. Are you interested in learning more about the AIWC? This event will help to get a sense of the ambiance of the club, meet different activity leaders and members and ask questions about their activities, excursions and volunteer projects. There is no need to RSVP. Just show up. Children are also welcome. AIWC Clubrooms @ Route de Chêne 11, CH-1207 Gene...
Extinction Rebellion - Abigael offers insight ahead of Geneva action
February 06, 2020 07:53 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBAbigael from Extinction Rebellion joins me to explain the 3 demands and 10 principles of Extinction Rebellion.
Extinction Rebellion
February 06, 2020 07:53 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBAbigael from Extinction Rebellion joins me to explain the 3 demands and 10 principles of Extinction Rebellion.
Marie gets through 'hump day' with Chaka Khan
February 06, 2020 07:50 - 4 minutes - 5.53 MBMarie gets through 'hump day' with Chaka Khan by WRS