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1,051 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWRS is the only mainstream English-language radio station in Switzerland.
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Episodes
Swiss Up! - Fête des Vignerons: Cantonal Days
February 21, 2019 08:13 - 11 minutesSwiss Up! - Fête des Vignerons: Cantonal Days by WRS
STOMP co-creator Luke Cresswell
February 21, 2019 07:25 - 5 minutesSTOMP co-creator Luke Cresswell by WRS
Raphaël Pieroni - Borders of all Kinds
February 20, 2019 09:58 - 6 minutesFrontiers of all kinds is an exhibition that focuses on the construction of identities by borders, and shows how they, by partitioning space, differentiate and often oppose the groups concerned. Curator Raphaël Pieroni explains... The exhibition takes place at the University of Geneva until 18th May.
Swiss Up! - Fêtes des Vignerons: En Ville
February 20, 2019 08:02 - 8 minutesSwiss Up! - Fêtes des Vignerons: En Ville by WRS
Claudia Balla releases her new album <FIRE>
February 19, 2019 11:34 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBClaudia Balla releases her new album by WRS
Swiss Up! - Fêtes des Vignerons: Choreography
February 19, 2019 08:54 - 8 minutesSwiss Up! - Fêtes des Vignerons: Choreography by WRS
Dig It! Zurich Gessner Garden (19 February 2019)
February 19, 2019 07:03 - 4 minutesThis week we are visiting the wonderful Gessner Garden in Zurich, in the company of Peter Enz, the Curator of the Botanic Garden of Zurich.
Gadget Guru - RING Security doorbell
February 18, 2019 11:18 - 4 minutes - 6.7 MBThis week Paul takes a look at RING doorbell - with an integrated speaker. https://youtu.be/WJ-iMF5hKgk
Gadget Guru - Oculus GO standalone VR
February 18, 2019 11:17 - 3 minutes - 5.34 MB19 Feb Sick of your VR experience wearing out your smartphone? Oculus have a solution.
Gadget Guru - Ecovacs Smart Vacuum Robot
February 18, 2019 11:12 - 4 minutes - 6.5 MB26 Feb Our Gadget Guru provides yet another solution for those who hate household chores AND who like to keep their USB cables! Also (because we know you want it) here's a video of the a cat meeting the Ecovacs Deebot. https://youtu.be/SkO7acRgT_s
Gadget Guru - Lenovo Smart Clock
February 18, 2019 11:06 - 3 minutes - 5.33 MBThe smart clock has stepped up and into the 21st century. This clock will wake you up with information about the weather and your commute. The best news? It doesn't have an integrated camera.
What's on at the UN? The biggest UN humanitarian convoy in Syria
February 18, 2019 11:04 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBImage: © UNICEF/UN0279377 On 6 February 2019 in the Syrian Arab Republic, a humanitarian convoy traveling from Damascus arrives at the 10 km mark near Rukban where the UN and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) have set up their temporary camp. Late last week, the biggest UN humanitarian convoy yet to operate inside Syria successfully distributed aid to 40,000 desperate people in the hard-to-access desert camp of Rukban, near the country’s southern border with Jordan. Jens Laerke, spokesperson...
Health Matters: Kids and the Dentist (20 February 2019)
February 18, 2019 09:29 - 4 minutesDr Michelle speaks with Dr Kamila Iwanski from Dental Team Lucerne about being a dentist for kids and how she adapts her practice to make kids feel comfortable and relaxed during their teeth check-ups.
Health Matters: Dental Phobia (18 February 2019)
February 18, 2019 09:26 - 4 minutesDr Michelle visits Dental Team Lucerne and speaks with Dr Markus Schulte about dental fear and dental phobia and what his clinic proposes to help with that. To find out more, visit www.dental-team-lucerne.ch/
Swiss Up! - Fête des Vignerons: Chatting with the president
February 18, 2019 08:50 - 11 minutesSwiss Up! - Fête des Vignerons: Chatting with the president by WRS
McKay Interview: Tibère Adler (18 February 2019)
February 15, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutesMichael McKay talks to Tibère Adler, former director of the think tank Avenir Suisse and CEO of Edipresse and now heading up the launch of a new Geneva based news website, Heidi.news. He talks about Switzerland, the past challenges and successes and where the country needs to go in the future.
Swiss Up! - The driving limits
February 15, 2019 08:39 - 13 minutesSwiss Up! - The driving limits by WRS
Swiss Up! - Is direct democracy all it's cracked up to be?
February 14, 2019 09:29 - 12 minutesSwiss Up! - Is direct democracy all it's cracked up to be? by WRS
Crans Montana: Jelmer Bignell - Zerodix Co-founder
February 14, 2019 08:44 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBCrans Montana: Jelmer Bignell - Zerodix Co-founder by WRS
Crans Montana: Beatrice Benz - Helvetia-Intergolf Hotel
February 14, 2019 08:36 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBCrans Montana: Beatrice Benz - Helvetia-Intergolf Hotel by WRS
Business Insight: Niamh McIntyre (13 February 2019)
February 13, 2019 12:14 - 5 minutesOn this edition of Business Insight, we speak to Niamh McIntyre who is a nutritional and health coach to mums and their kids. Niamh can help mothers balance the modern pressure of motherhood, help them find their inner balance which maintains her mental, emotional and physical health gaining a positive influence within the family. Mothers can join online live group courses or see Niamh one on one. For more information, you can contact Niamh through her website, www.entirehealthhouse.com...
Crans Montana: Pauline Natasi - ESS
February 13, 2019 11:39 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBSki & snowboard lessons? Absolutely! Pauline is here to build our confidence on the slopes and talk to us about taking those first steps onto the pistes and get comfortable on skis for the first time. Also, she comes to us with some more unexpected activities from the Ecole Suisse de Ski! esscrans-montana.ch
Crans Montana: Bruno Grande - Ka/Noa Menswear
February 13, 2019 11:34 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBFashion? Absolutely! Ka/Noa founder explains the concept behind the store; which offers quality Italian-made clothing where every item works with absolutely any other item in store. This is slow-wear. Ka/Noa is more than a brand, it's a movement! Bruno Grande explains why he was driven to create it. https://kanoaitalia.com/
Crans Montana: Gaëlle Bodrito - Crans Montana Tourism
February 13, 2019 11:31 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBFamily friendly? Absolutely! Crans Montana really is family friendly! There are plenty of activities for families in both summer and winter! Gaëlle introduces us to Bibi, the adorable marmot mascot for Crans Montana, who guides kids through the fun activities available and welcome everyone at the Snow Island that kids LOVE! In fact, there are so many activities for families that Crans Montana has been awarded the label: Family Destination 2019-21. However, if parents/ guardians need an esc...
Crans Montana: Leslie Taverney - CMA
February 13, 2019 11:28 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBLeslie talks to us about some of the different events reachable by ski lifts, such as après-ski events on the slopes, or the igloo village that's located on the glacier. Also in the programme is the Women's Ski World Cup (23-24 Feb) and the first edition of the 2-day Crans Montana Snow Party in March.
Crans Montana: Christine Spahni - Crans Montana Tourism
February 13, 2019 11:23 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBGreat food? Absolutely! On Saturday 23 March, enjoy speeding down the ski slopes and intersperse your day with gourmet breaks in different establishments that will offer you one of their specialities accompanied by a glass of local wine, for just CHF 10. (5 CHF for kids / without alcohol option.) For all the food-loving walkers, there will be a Rando Food Safari too : on skis, snowshoes or ski-mountaineering. https://www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary/?&idcmt=Partenaire_Event_7838d6454f3f678e3...
Crans Montana: Romain Espejo - Hameau de Colombire
February 13, 2019 11:11 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBHistory? Absolutely! The Hameau de Colombire is a small hamlet of chalets that were saved from destruction by Romain's family. They are now open to the public and serve as a eco-museum and accommodation that can be reached by ski-lift at 1,850m of altitude. There are plans to add more chalets to the hamlet. What should the additional chalets become?
Crans Montana: Pascal Schmalen - Golf Club
February 13, 2019 11:06 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBGolf? Absolutely! Pascal Schmalen talks to Mark Butcher about golf in Crans Montana, including the Winter Golf Cup. But the big question is what colour are the golf balls if you're playing in snow?
Crans Montana: Gauthier Chiarini - Fondation Opale
February 13, 2019 11:03 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBArt? Absolutely! Gauthier Chiarini, Director of the Fondation Opale, explains the cultural centre in the heart of Crans Montana that displays Aboriginal contemporary art, notably the spectacular photography of Robert Fielding. Amidst the ecological building, visitors can enjoy aboriginal and contemporary art as well as grab a bite at the Opale restaurant. fondationopale.ch
Swiss Up - The Iranian-American hostage crisis
February 13, 2019 08:31 - 10 minutesSwiss Up - The Iranian-American hostage crisis by WRS
Health Matters: Lactose Intolerance (13 February 2019)
February 13, 2019 08:21 - 4 minutesContinuing her lowdown on food allergy and intolerance, Dr Michelle explains about lactose intolerance - something affecting between 4 and 17% of northern Europeans.
What's on at the UN? - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2019 12:21 - 9 minutesWhat's on at the UN? - International Day of Women and Girls in Science by WRS
Dig It! Spring Bulbs (11 February 2019)
February 11, 2019 05:22 - 4 minutesSpring flowering bulbs bring a great touch of colour to any garden or balcony. They are generally planted in the autumn, but if you missed the boat on planting in the autumn, don't panic, you can buy bulbs ready planted right now in garden centres and DIY stores. Just plant them in your borders if the ground is soft enough, or pop them in a pot with some winter-hardy seasonal colour like pansies or bellis daises. You can even swap them over as the flowers fade, with the next spring flowering ...
Swiss Up! - What's the Zone Franche?
February 08, 2019 08:53 - 9 minutesSwiss Up! - What's the Zone Franche? by WRS
What's on in German speaking Switzerland this weekend? (8 February 2019)
February 08, 2019 08:20 - 3 minutesThis week, Don from Swisspats looks at the last MUBA fair in Basel - its been going since 1917, and will end this year. Traditional brass band music in Lucerne, Solothurn and Basel Land, and Guggenmusik in Aargau.
Get Swissed with Swiss wine
February 07, 2019 13:36 - 4 minutes - 6.04 MBGet Swissed with Swiss wine by WRS
Health Matters Food Allergy 2 (6 February 2019)
February 06, 2019 05:14 - 4 minutesDr Michelle continues her guide to food allergy and intolerance, this time looking at possible reasons why food allergy is increasing and whether you should avoid certain foods during pregnancy and in early childhood.
Get Swissed at the water castle
February 05, 2019 13:39 - 3 minutes - 4.76 MBGet Swissed at the water castle by WRS
Get Swissed on the scenic road to Ticino
February 05, 2019 11:24 - 3 minutes - 5.29 MBGet Swissed on the scenic road to Ticino by WRS
Get Swissed with UNESCO
February 05, 2019 08:48 - 5 minutes - 7.97 MBGet Swissed with UNESCO by WRS
Swiss Up - Voting against urban sprawl
February 05, 2019 08:18 - 10 minutesSwiss Up - Voting against urban sprawl by WRS
Business Insight: Yulia Tokarchukova, International Web Developer (4 February 2019)
February 04, 2019 11:43 - 5 minutesOn this week's Business Insight we speak to Yulia Tokarchukova who's a web developer specialising in building websites for businesses looking to expand their online presence. She speaks about the importance of having an expert to help and some of the common mistakes made by companies. You can contact Yulia through her website or Facebook and Skype. https://academweb.com/index.php https://www.facebook.com/academweb/ Skype: Academ Web Solutions
Gadget Guru - Sony's speaker made of glass
February 04, 2019 11:10 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MBMeet the Sony LSPX - S2
McKay Interview: Nadia Isler, Director UN SDG Lab (4 February 2019)
February 04, 2019 09:27 - 29 minutesMichael's guest is Nadia Isler, Director of the Sustainable Development Goals Lab at the UN in Geneva. Nadia Isler has had a long career in international development with several years of field experience in bilateral cooperation and extensive experience in multilateral affairs within and outside of the UN system. She started her career with Médecins Sans Frontières and the Swiss Red Cross and then joined the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, working in East Africa working p...
Get Swissed in the Bernese Oberland
February 04, 2019 08:24 - 4 minutes - 6.72 MBGet Swissed with Marc Checkley! Get an inside view of Switzerland's hidden gems with Marc Checkley. Marc is a host, writer and avid adventurer from New Zealand and has lived near Lausanne since 2016. He brings you bite-sized insider tips about your new home country that will surprise, delight and excite you! Discover winter magic, find peace and get a shot of adrenaline in this episode of "Get Swissed" in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Are you ready? Get Swissed is presented by Switze...