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Big Screen, Little Screen - David Copperfield, Volunteer, Thinking Of Ending Things
September 08, 2020 11:25 - 6 minutes - 9.53 MBToday Suzi looks at 3 films: The Personal History of David Copperfield (cinema release) Volunteer (cinema release) I'm Thinking of Ending Things (Netflix)
Swiss Up! Ceneri Tunnel (8 September 2020)
September 08, 2020 07:41 - 6 minutes - 8.81 MBOn this week's Swiss Up! Dario goes underground with the Ceneri Tunnel in canton Ticino. It's the last link in the network designed to get trucks off the roads in Switzerland - and brings the main Ticino cities closer together - all that for quite a small tunnel.
UN Roundup - SDG exhibition #YouNeedToKnow & $95m appeal
September 07, 2020 11:54 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB7 September 2020. Today Daniel Johnson explains 1: SDG exhibition #YouNeedToKnow at the Place des Nations. This one-week only exhibition on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will take place in Geneva. Ivan Pictet's opening comments, on behalf of the Fondation Pour Genève, included some concern over COVID putting a brake on SDG action but a positive message and appeal for more public-private partnerships, guided by a multinational, multilateral organization – the UN. http://www.youn...
McKay Interview: Prof. Bill Durodie - University of Bath.
September 04, 2020 10:12 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week Michael McKay speaks to Professor Bill Durodie - chair of Risk and Security in International Relations at the University of Bath in the UK. As Michael discovers, there's a lot more to risk than you may think.
Kids In Mind LIVE - Back to School
September 02, 2020 12:34 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBIt's that time again - back to school. Although this time, there are so many things different about this school year. Dr Rebecca Weber talks us through some of the really practical things we can do to help kids deal with their anxiety over the uncertainty of school life. In this special LIVE episode of Kids In Mind, Dr Rebecca Weber joins Katt Cullen on the Mid Morning Mix on WRS.
Kids In Mind LIVE - Boomerang kids: moving back with Mom & Dad
September 02, 2020 11:22 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBThe kids have become young adults. They've flown "the nest". They've tasted freedom and enjoyed living away from Mom and Dad Because of the pandemic, young adults are seeing a great deal of unemployment or cancelled internships, and some of these young adults are returning home to their parents and family home. Psychologist Dr Rebecca Weber explains how the whole family can set expectations and navigate living together as adults. In this special LIVE episode of Kids In Mind, Dr Rebecca Webe...
Kids In Mind LIVE - Depression and anxiety caused by Covid19
September 02, 2020 10:35 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBDr Rebecca Weber explains the clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety on the Breakfast Show with Mark and Katt. We look at how these are being amplified for kids and adults alike during a pandemic. In this special LIVE episode of Kids In Mind, Dr Rebecca Weber joins Mark Butcher and Katt Cullen on the Breakfast Show on WRS.
Health Matters: Is your mask compliant? (2 September 2020)
September 02, 2020 07:34 - 5 minutes - 7.05 MBAs more and more Cantons in Switzerland are making mask wearing compulsory in certain situations, Dr Michelle looks at fabric (or textile) masks and how to make sure yours is compliant. For more information, follow these links: Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force Standards for masks Swissmedic Factsheet on masks Information about the Testex label for community masks
UN Roundup - Syria Constitutional talks and safety of journalists
August 31, 2020 11:46 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBUN Roundup - Syria Constitutional talks and safety of journalists by WRS
Giji loves the girl from Ipanema
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBGiji loves the girl from Ipanema by WRS
Dig It! Shady spots, ponds, fountains and grasses
August 27, 2020 12:12 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBDig It! Shady spots, ponds, fountains and grasses by WRS
Giji goes Downtown with Petula Clark
August 26, 2020 12:21 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBGiji goes Downtown with Petula Clark by WRS
Health Matters: The Positive Effects of Gratitude (26 August 2020)
August 26, 2020 10:54 - 4 minutes - 5.82 MBLa Rentrée Gratitude Challenge – Dr Michelle explains the positive effects of practising gratitude on our physical and mental health and has some suggestions of how to start practising gratitude in your life.
Help Nevin search for her mystery man!
August 26, 2020 09:54 - 9 minutes - 16.1 MBSo, we at WRS were intrigued by the post (below) which appeared on the Geneva Expats Facebook page – and we decided to lend a hand. Mark and Katt called Nevin, who is on a search for this mysterious man, so she can tell us the full story… If you have any leads – drop us a line! HELP! Alright, this is by far the weirdest and most embarrassing message I’m posting in a public group , and there will probably be lots of jokes, but at this point I don’t care. Haha. Are you the man in his ...
The Sheriff of Geneva - Richard Williams
August 25, 2020 10:23 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBThe Sheriff of Geneva - Richard Williams by WRS
UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks reconvene in Geneva today
August 24, 2020 11:43 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB24 August 2020. 1 - Syria Constitutional talks reconvene in Geneva after nine-month pause. 2 - Beirut blast: One in two children show signs of trauma, stress after port explosion, says UN Children’s Fund UNICEF 3 - Last chance to see the Tout Un Monde art exhibition featuring works donated to UN Geneva since 1936. The exhibit will be at the D10 Art Space Genève until 31 August.
McKay Interview: Lebanese film maker and cultural producer, Nabil Canaan (24 August 2020)
August 24, 2020 07:55 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBOn the return of the McKay Interview after the summer break - no matter where you were on the 4th August, you must surely have been aware of the huge explosion in Beirut. According to Lebanon’s team at the United Nations, the explosion was like 15 years of war in 15 seconds, comparing its impact to the devastation from the country's civil war that lasted from 1975 to 1990. We all know that Lebanon has been living through some of its toughest times in recent history following the October 17th...
Aaron remembers the 90s - The New Radicals #tbt
August 20, 2020 11:02 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBAaron remembers the 90s - The New Radicals #tbt by WRS
Aaron is feeling "Good As Hell" after a 6am wake-up #humpday
August 19, 2020 12:38 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBAaron is feeling "Good As Hell" after a 6am wake-up #humpday by WRS
Aaron wishes he wrote Gods & Monsters, but Lana Del Rey got there first
August 18, 2020 10:15 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBAaron wishes he wrote Gods & Monsters, but Lana Del Rey got there first by WRS
Aaron chooses Paul Revere & The Raiders and 'Good Thing'
August 17, 2020 12:33 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBAaron chooses Paul Revere & The Raiders and 'Good Thing' by WRS
UN Roundup - Humanitarian Heroes and an urgent oil tanker issue in Yemen
August 17, 2020 09:33 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB17 August 2020. Today Rhéal LeBlanc tells us about: 1 - World Humanitarian Day - 19 Aug. The UN are celebrating real-life heroes. A small ceremony in Geneva at the Palais des Nations can be followed virtually at webtv.un.org/ #RealLifeHeroes www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day In Yemen, the UN chief is urging the removal of obstacles to reach the Safer tanker without delay. The ageing tanker has had almost no maintenance since 2015 and risks causing a major oil spill, explosion or ...
Help the victims of the Beirut explosion: xpatria.org
August 13, 2020 07:44 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBFollowing the devastating explosion in Beirut, thousands are injured and homeless. The people of Lebanon have suffered a civil war, governmental corruption, economic crises and now an accident of enormous destruction. Mark Butcher spoke to Natalie Kazzi from the money raising organisation xpatria.org She explains how they work with aid organisations to make sure your donation goes directly to those who need it.
Caustic Comedy - This Thursday in Geneva
August 11, 2020 06:59 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBWe could all do with a laugh - in a good social distancing way - these days. Mark Butcher spoke to comedian Nadim Kayne about an upcoming English language show at the Bronzette Terrace, opposite the Kempinski Hotel (now called the Fairmont). It starts at 6.30pm - but get there early to make sure you follow all the safety protocols. https://www.facebook.com/causticcomedyclub
Amy chooses Bob Marley and confirms she can now SWIM
August 07, 2020 13:25 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBAmy chooses Bob Marley and confirms she can now SWIM by WRS
Amy shares childhood memories and Petula Clark's Downtown #tbt
August 06, 2020 09:42 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBAmy shares childhood memories and Petula Clark's Downtown #tbt by WRS
Amy defies us not to get moving to Shakira's Waka Waka #WednesdayHumpDay
August 06, 2020 09:41 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBAmy defies us not to get moving to Shakira's Waka Waka #WednesdayHumpDay by WRS
Amy asks 'Where Is The Love?' #tunetuesday
August 04, 2020 08:59 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBAmy asks 'Where Is The Love?' #tunetuesday by WRS
Amy is in quarantine again, but feeling BRAVE #motivationalmonday
August 03, 2020 09:43 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBAmy is in quarantine again, but feeling BRAVE #motivationalmonday by WRS
La Garenne - Wildlife rescue centre in Vaud
July 30, 2020 11:38 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBLa Garenne is a wildlife rescue centre in Vaud. The animals at the park can all be found in Switzerland and many of the animals came to them as orphans or were wounded. Where possible, they will always release a recovered animal. La Garenne also takes part in several national and international reintroduction programmes of threatened species such as the bearded vulture and the cinereous vulture. Out of the 26 Bearded Vultures born at La Garenne, 13 participated in the breeding programme in a...
Walking 55 million steps with ESCA Cancer Support
July 29, 2020 13:08 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBWalking 55 million steps with ESCA Cancer Support by WRS
UN Roundup - Wildfires in Siberia
July 27, 2020 11:15 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBUN Roundup - Wildfires in Siberia by WRS
Dig It! Chillis, Cherries, Cats & Coriander
July 23, 2020 10:07 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBGarden Doctor Hester Macdonald steps into the studio with Katt Cullen to run through all of your garden questions. Sonia was looking at how to optimise her chilli crop. She planted them during lockdown and really wants them to thrive. (1 min 30) Rachel (4min 32) is obsessed with coriander, a.k.a. cilantro, and wants to keep her plants alive! The sad truth though - it's not you, it's them, but Hester can definitely help them last longer, at least. Today we also had a couple of questions a...
Daisy's having a dance party this weekend!
July 20, 2020 11:29 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBDaisy's having a dance party this weekend! by WRS
UN Roundup - UN chief’s strongest appeal yet to tackle inequality
July 20, 2020 10:58 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBUN Roundup - UN chief’s strongest appeal yet to tackle inequality by WRS
Prof CB Bhattacharya - Covid19 reset
July 17, 2020 09:10 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBWith increasingly worrying reports about the state of the economy, it’s an interesting perspective to view this as an opportunity to “reset“ and work towards a more sustainable future. Professor CB Bhattacharya is the Zoffer Chair in Sustainability and Ethics at the University of Pittsburg. His WEF article How the great COVID-19 reset can help firms build a sustainable future was also based on his book Small Actions, Big Difference. We spoke about the steps companies need to take… https://...
Daisy is 'Dancing In The Moonlight' for Throwback Thursday
July 16, 2020 09:58 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBDaisy is 'Dancing In The Moonlight' for Throwback Thursday by WRS
Daisy says This Is Me - for a Wednesday hump day
July 15, 2020 11:11 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBDaisy says This Is Me - for a Wednesday hump day by WRS
Daisy is motivated by Fifth Harmony
July 15, 2020 11:10 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBDaisy is motivated by Fifth Harmony by WRS
Dig It! Magical Swiss Gardens (13 July 2020)
July 13, 2020 11:45 - 4 minutes - 6.6 MBThis is the last Dig It before our summer break, and as many people will be taking their holidays in Switzerland, this is a great opportunity to explore some magical Swiss gardens. Some of the gardens mentioned today are in my book "Gardens Schweiz Suisse Switzerland" published by Bergli Books https://www.bergli.ch/products/gardens-schweiz-suisse-switzerland , and some of them, like the small garden in Bern and the alpine gardens in Davos and Meyrin, did not. Enjoy the gardens!
UN Roundup - Nelson Mandela virtual lecture
July 13, 2020 10:19 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBUN Roundup - Nelson Mandela virtual lecture by WRS
McKay Interview: The Reverend Dr William McComish (13 July 2020)
July 09, 2020 11:01 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week, Michael is talking to Bill McCormish. He will be well-known to many of you. Whether you are Genevois, Christian, Protestant or just from the UK, you will probably know, or know of, the Rev. Dr William (Bill) McComish. He is wise and ubiquitous and always a pleasure to be with. And he has been in Geneva a long time. He was born in the United Kingdom, in Northern Ireland to be precise; and started his Ministry as a pastor in Ireland in 1974. Very early on, he was involved in interfai...
Communication Coach Amy Carroll on talking through tension
July 09, 2020 09:18 - 9 minutes - 15.8 MBAmy Carroll is a Communication Coach, Trainer & Author. Today we're looking at some of the communication issues that arise during a pandemic and how to best approach them. Amy explains that being partner is about having high respect for yourself and others. It's maintaining the balance of this respect that is so crucial. More about Amy can be found at carrollcoaching.com
Swiss Up! How Unemployment Insurance works (8 July 2020)
July 09, 2020 07:59 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this week's Swiss Up, Dario tells us the basics of the Swiss unemployment system. We certainly don't want to need to know - but for many, its a risk.
Health Matters: Basic Life Support during Covid-19 (9 July 2020)
July 09, 2020 05:08 - 5 minutes - 6.9 MBKnowing how to give Basic Life Support can save a person’s life if their heart and breathing have stopped. Dr Michelle explains the important adaptations when giving Basic Life Support during the COVID-19 pandemic
Gadget Guru - a fancy Weber BBQ thermometer
July 08, 2020 12:11 - 4 minutes - 6.65 MBThis week Paul Bristow looks at the gadgetry you need to move your BBQ into the 21st century.
Gadget Guru - SwissCovid contact tracing app
July 08, 2020 12:09 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MBPaul Bristow has taken a look at the contact tracing app for this week's Gadget Guru episode. The Swiss Federal Health Office website reminds us that "we must all continue to follow with the rules on hygiene and social distancing. With a combination of the SwissCovid app, contact tracing and following the rules, we can continue to contain the new coronavirus", so don't forget to wash those hands!! This app will not stop you contracting Covid 19.