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William T chooses Foxes for Friday
December 13, 2019 12:21 - 3 minutes - 5.34 MBWilliam T chooses Foxes for Friday by WRS
William T chooses the Adventures of Stevie V for 'throwback Thursday'
December 13, 2019 12:20 - 2 minutes - 3.51 MBWilliam T chooses the Adventures of Stevie V for 'throwback Thursday' by WRS
McKay Interview, industrialist Sir Andrew Cook (14 December 2019)
December 13, 2019 10:02 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this edition of the McKay Interview, Sir Andrew Cook, a prominent British industrialist, philanthropist, historian, author, owner and Chairman of William Cook Holdings Limited, which has numerous manufacturing plants in England; but additionally, he also has a residence in, and great affection for, Switzerland. Michael spoke to Sir Andrew just moments after the results of the UK election were known.
William T - is feeling motivated with Pizzicato Five on Monday
December 11, 2019 13:46 - 2 minutes - 3.11 MBWilliam T - is feeling motivated with Pizzicato Five on Monday by WRS
William T chooses Neon Jungle to get through 'hump day' Wednesday
December 11, 2019 13:41 - 2 minutes - 3.2 MBWilliam T chooses Neon Jungle to get through 'hump day' Wednesday by WRS
William T chooses Goldfrapp for Tuesday
December 11, 2019 13:41 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBWilliam T chooses Goldfrapp for Tuesday by WRS
Meet the Seablings
December 10, 2019 12:20 - 10 minutes - 23.2 MBTHE SEABLINGS are aiming to be the world’s first brother & sister team to row across the Atlantic Ocean. The challenge is estimated to take them 2 months, during which they’ll be completely unassisted. Why are they doing it? We find out… Anna and Cameron, AKA ‘the Seablings’, will leave from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on Thursday 12 December shortly after 10:30am. It is estimated that their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to Antigua will then take them approximately two full months. ...
Health Matters: Restart Heart (10 December 2019)
December 10, 2019 06:01 - 2 minutes - 4.08 MBWhat should you do if you are alone and are having a heart attack? Is cough CPR an option? Dr Michelle debunks some myths in this week's Health Matters.
What's on at the UN? An appeal for $29bn
December 09, 2019 10:13 - 9 minutes - 13 MBWhat's on at the UN? An appeal for $29bn by WRS
Mozart's Don Giovanni by the Vienna State Opera
December 09, 2019 09:53 - 5 minutes - 12.4 MBMozart's Don Giovanni by the Vienna State Opera by WRS
Swiss Up! The history of GVA airport(9 December 2019)
December 09, 2019 08:49 - 6 minutes - 8.58 MBOn this week's Swiss Up, Dario looks at when the go ahead for Geneva Airport was given the go ahead - how the international organisations added to its importance and at one time there were regular flights to Lausanne!
Learn More: Maintaining educational quality (9 December 2019)
December 09, 2019 08:45 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MBParents will always want to know their children are getting the best education possible. The Institut Florimont in Geneva has someone who's job it is to make sure the teaching is the best it can be. We spoke to Francoise Herry on why its essential the quality of education is constantly checked.
Dig It! Seeds (9 December 2019)
December 09, 2019 03:48 - 4 minutes - 6.47 MBWelcome to the wonderful world of seeds! With a magnificent new book "The Book of Seeds" published by Ivy Press, lots of suggestions for easy seeds to grow in your garden, there's plenty in this episode to keep any gardener happy. Seeds to try include Nigella damascena or sunflowers - there's plenty of choice at www.thompson-morgan.com
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Dec 2019 - Supersilent (Bern)
December 05, 2019 13:59 - 3 minutes - 5.25 MBThe Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Dec 2019 - Supersilent (Bern) by WRS
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Dec 2019 - INCANTO CHOIR (Basel)
December 05, 2019 13:43 - 5 minutes - 13 MBThe Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Dec 2019 - INCANTO CHOIR (Basel) by WRS
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Dec 2019 - Terry Riley (Geneva)
December 05, 2019 13:43 - 6 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Dec 2019 - Terry Riley (Geneva) by WRS
Christmas in Carouge
December 04, 2019 10:27 - 6 minutes - 15 MBA simple way to get into the Christmas spirit is to get into Carouge. The city next to Geneva has gone the extra mile to make sure it's a magical experience. Spectacular light displays, markets, shops and more. Mark Butcher spoke to Cecilia Campeas from the Ville de Carouge. https://www.carouge.ch/carougemagique
Discover watchmaking with Zenith
December 04, 2019 09:49 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MBFor years watch makers have been very secretive about their profession – much to the frustration of many watch fans and tourist offices. But now there’s more competition for watches as we now always have something that tells the time on us. However, there is still an appeal of having something which is well made, beautiful to look at sends a sign. The best way to make sure people remain excited by high end watches is to show them how they’re made and the work that goes into it. One of th...
Health Matters: Don't be afraid of the dentist (3 December 2019)
December 03, 2019 05:05 - 3 minutes - 5.41 MBIt's time to talk teeth again - Dr Michelle speaks with Dr Robin Thomas from Dental Hygiene Clinics about why we shouldn't be scared of dentists anymore. Find out more at https://www.chd.swiss/
Dig It! Oaks and climate change (2 December 2019)
December 02, 2019 05:47 - 4 minutes - 6.28 MBPeter Brang, senior scientists at the federal research institute for forests, snow and landscape www.wsl.ch is our guest on Dig It! this week, talking about why oaks could be the climate change winners of the future
Specialist underwear for breast cancer in Geneva
November 29, 2019 04:01 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBMost of us will almost certainly know someone - friends or family - fighting against breast cancer. And it can be quite a daunting prospect, having treatment in a foreign country, a different language - away from family and friends. It’s also often hard to find specialist underwear that’s attractive, while still functional for those who’ve undergone partial or complete mastectomy surgery. Now, two expat friends have decided to do something about it. Breast cancer patient Zoë Zenklusen...
Learn More: Schools should practice what they preach environmentally (2 December 2019)
November 27, 2019 15:50 - 4 minutes - 5.5 MBOn this week’s show I’m talking to Catherine de Clerck who’s one of two Vice presidents of the Parents association at Florimont. The school – and the students, perhaps more so – are very aware of modern life’s impact on the environment. She explains the school’s Flo Vert project which while it teaches the students about the environment – it also tries to practice what it preaches…
Male middle-aged loneliness - especially for expats
November 27, 2019 07:44 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MBThere’s a growing problem of lonely middle-aged men. Surveys show many men feel they don’t have enough good ‘mates’ they can relax with – and it’s hard to find those connections. The problem can be especially acute for expats who may have to rebuild a social circuit after a move. It does seem to be easier for women to find female friends. Nyon based counsellor Aernot Zevenburgen, who specializes in male issues, spoke to Mark Butcher and started by asking, how big an issue is male loneliness?
Health Matters: (26 November 2019)
November 26, 2019 09:53 - 4 minutes - 5.72 MBIn time for the snowsports season, Dr Michelle discusses updates to the Rega smartphone App with some great new features to help the air rescue services locate you more easily in a time of need. Find more information here: https://www.rega.ch/en/our-missions/this-is-how-we-help-you/rega-app Pic:Weekender73
Health Matters: Echo App (19 November 2019)
November 26, 2019 09:25 - 2 minutes - 4.05 MBEcho112 becomes EchoSOS - Dr Michelle explains an important update to this potentially life-saving mobile phone App that transmits your location to the emergency services in a time of need.
GAOS Christmas Panto: Wind in the Willows
November 25, 2019 11:12 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBOn 6-15 December, the Geneva Amateur Operatic Society (GAOS) is putting on a production of The Wind in the Willows. We were joined in the studio by cast and crew members Jo, Sarah and Jeff who told us all about it and gave us a little preview:
McKay Interview: Sir Alan Yarrow (30 November 2019)
November 25, 2019 09:26 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBOn this edition, Michael McKay speaks to Sir Alan Yarrow - former Lord Mayor of London (not to be confused with Mayor of London) about the City of London Corporation, which he headed until last year. The future of London as a financial centre after Brexit and the ethics of banking.
Dig It: Trees (25 November 2019)
November 25, 2019 04:52 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBMartin Schlaepfer is our guest on Dig It! this week, he's a senior lecturer at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the University of Geneva, and has some great insights to share about what trees do for us. If you would like to get out and about and see some remarkable trees, then the canton of Geneva makes it really easy. Did you know Geneva has more than 400 oaks classed as "champion trees"? If you live near Geneva, you can check out this interactive map to find one near you https://...
Swiss Up: Watch factory tours in Neuchâtel (25 November 2019)
November 22, 2019 05:14 - 5 minutes - 8.1 MBThe region of Neuchâtel is home to many prestigious watchmakers. For years many have kept their secrets to themselves, but now some are opening up and it's possible to take tours - many in English.
Paul Tucker Lighthouse Family
November 21, 2019 13:08 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBPaul Tucker Lighthouse Family by WRS
GEDS - A Midsummer Night's Dream
November 21, 2019 11:04 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBGEDS - A Midsummer Night's Dream by WRS
Henry Lawton - Velodrome
November 20, 2019 10:45 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBHenry Lawton - Velodrome by WRS
Village Players - What the Dickens!
November 19, 2019 09:49 - 5 minutes - 7.71 MBVillage Players - What the Dickens! by WRS
Dig It: Mowers (18 November 2019)
November 18, 2019 05:49 - 4 minutes - 6.52 MBPhoto to follow With the recent wet weather, it's been almost impossible to get outside and cut lawns, or even to rake up the leaves. Never mind, console yourselves with a new book about lawn mowers and read about them instead! Clive Gravett's new book, published by Unicorn Press is a fun scamper through the history of lawn mowers and mowers, and you're sure to learn something new.
ART SEEN - ATLAS - Beaux Arts
November 15, 2019 08:28 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MBART SEEN - ATLAS - Beaux Arts by WRS
Deloitte: Workers should be persuaded to continue after retirement
November 14, 2019 11:47 - 5 minutes - 7.1 MBA new report from Deloitte suggests by the year 2030 Switzerland will face a shortfall of half a million workers as today’s workforce retire and there are not enough younger people to fill the gaps. One solution could be to incentivize older workers to stay on beyond retirement. Mark Butcher spoke to Adam Stanford from Deloitte and started by asking why is this shortfall happening?
Green Christmas Eco Market
November 14, 2019 09:25 - 6 minutes - 15.4 MBhttps://worldradio.ch/article/green-christmas-eco-market/
Gadget Guru - Christmas lights & Tracking Santa TX
November 13, 2019 14:00 - 4 minutes - 6.29 MBChristmas edition: easy christmas lights and tracking Santa
Gadget Guru - Swiss smart watches that charge kinetically
November 13, 2019 13:58 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBhttps://sequentworld.com/
Gadget Guru - Townew rubbish bin
November 13, 2019 13:54 - 4 minutes - 5.78 MBGadget Guru - Townew rubbish bin by WRS
Gadget Guru - Monopoly Voice
November 13, 2019 13:53 - 4 minutes - 5.88 MBGadget Guru - Monopoly Voice by WRS
Gadget Guru - Solar Superhighway
November 13, 2019 13:52 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MBVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flg6eYSpYkg
Health Matters: Bach Flower (13 November 2019)
November 13, 2019 09:04 - 4 minutes - 6.03 MBDr Michelle talks to Bach Flower Practitioner Beatriz Gómez-Flores about how Bach Flower remedies might be used to improve our wellbeing. Find out more at https://www.bachcentre.com/new/ and you can contact Beatriz at https://bach-flowers.net/
The Church of Scotland Fair and Ceilidh - Sat 16th November
November 12, 2019 11:02 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Church of Scotland Christmas Fair is on at the Salle Communale of Grand Saconnex Saturday 16th November from 9am to 4pm. That will then be followed by a Ceilidh from 7pm. Mark Butcher spoke to the church minister Laurence Twaddle (who came into the studio in his kilt!) with all the details.
Rendez-vous Bundesplatz 2019
November 12, 2019 09:16 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBRendez-vous Bundesplatz 2019 by WRS
Know-it-all Marketplace - Call for Creators
November 11, 2019 14:10 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBLisa from Know-it-all passport is hosting her 4th pop-up shop for the weeks leading up to Christmas at Planète Charmilles in Geneva. Know-it-all Marketplace showcases local creative people who have a passion and love to share this passion. Today we talk about how to get involved if YOU make handmade, designed, unique local items this season. There is still space and still time to get involved and sell your creations at the market... if you're quick. Lisa explains why this format is grea...
Tech Decoded: The danger of Deep Fakes (18 November 2019)
November 11, 2019 10:13 - 3 minutes - 4.21 MBOn this edition of Tech Decoded, Richard Bradley from Deloitte explains what's driving Deep Fakes, why it could be dangerous - but also how AI technology can prevent them.
Tech Decoded: Why we need 5G (11 November 2019)
November 11, 2019 10:09 - 2 minutes - 3.8 MBOn this week's Technology Decoded, Richard Bradley from Deloitte explains what 5G is, how it will be used in the future and why we need it.
McKay Interview: Thomas Cueni, Director-General IFPMA (11 November 2019)
November 11, 2019 10:04 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOn this edition of the McKay Interview - Michael speaks with Thomas Cueni. The Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations. The organisation that represents the interests of the industry. As a sector, it's worth around a trillion dollars and it affects all of our lives.