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Making Carouge part of your staycation
July 08, 2020 10:35 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBToday we speak to Cecilia Campeas from the Ville de Carouge about the architecture, ambiance and activities in Carouge that make it a perfect place to visit for this summer's staycation. Just 8 minutes tram away from Geneva(and with plenty of parking if coming by car) this is destination on your doorstep. Today, with Cecilia, we look at two degustation tours that you can do around Carouge (in French) for wine lovers and ice cream lovers!
The Third Wave of covid19 - humanitarian studies
July 07, 2020 10:30 - 7 minutes - 9.64 MBThe Third Wave of covid19 - humanitarian studies by WRS
Dating in the new normal - Trea from SuccessMatch.ch speaks to us
July 07, 2020 07:22 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBWhile we were all locked-down, some people kept their dating hopes alive using technology. Trea from www.successmatch.ch says it's likely to become a favoured way of making that first contact in the future. She also has pointers and ideas on how to make that first contact work.
UN Roundup - WHO announces hydroxychloroquine trials discontinued
July 06, 2020 09:50 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB6 July 2020. On today's UN Round-up: 1 - COVID update on international drug trials to beat the bug: The World Health Organization (WHO) said at the weekend that it was discontinuing its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir. UNICEF/UNITAID announce mass purchase of Dexamethasone for poorer countries. 2 - Pope Francis hails UN Security Council call to get behind UN Chief’s global ceasefire appeal 3 - Art exhibition in Geneva downtown...
Former UN Special Rapporteur calls for Palais Wilson re-name
July 06, 2020 08:38 - 8 minutes - 7.31 MBIn the wake of the Black Lives Matter campaign – more attention is being drawn to the past lives of famous people, and the views they held. Former US President, Woodrow Wilson is now in the sights of some. He held the presidency between 1913 and 1921, and held racist views which were even considered strong at the time. He was also Princeton University president. The college has announced it plans to change the name of its business school, which was named after Wilson. However, he did set up ...
Dig It! New nursery in Fribourg (6 July 2020)
July 06, 2020 04:13 - 4 minutes - 5.55 MBThis week on Dig It we are visiting a brand new nursery in the Canton of Fribourg, the Pépinière d'Agnens, run by Ludivine Weber and Alexis Choffat. They started the nursery last autumn and expected to launch this spring with a flurry of fairs and open days, but instead managed to set up a speedy pick-up service with easy payment and lots of choice. You'll find all you need for a Swiss cottage garden here, perennials, soft fruit, annuals and herb and vegetable seedlings too http://www.pepinie...
Danai choses Enigma - Return to innocence
July 03, 2020 11:12 - 2 minutes - 4.94 MBDanai choses Enigma - Return to innocence by WRS
Danai AKA Coach D says "This Is How We Do It"
July 03, 2020 11:11 - 4 minutes - 5.81 MBDanai AKA Coach D says "This Is How We Do It" by WRS
Talking about teeth - kids first dental appointment
July 02, 2020 12:46 - 9 minutes - 14 MBTalking about teeth - kids first dental appointment by WRS
Talking about teeth - kids at the dentist
July 02, 2020 12:37 - 9 minutes - 14 MBTalking about teeth - kids at the dentist by WRS
Health Matters: Depression (2 July 2020)
July 02, 2020 04:06 - 4 minutes - 6.26 MBDr Michelle brings the next installment in her Mental Health Matters series, in this episode looking at treatment options for depression.
Talking about teeth - kids and dentists
July 01, 2020 13:24 - 9 minutes - 14 MBAdele Lodi Rizzini is a pediatric dentist (pedodontiste) at Adent Dental Clinic. She explains how we can ensure our children have better experiences at the dentist by being patient and carefully choosing positive words. She talks to Katt Cullen on the Mid Morning Mix... There are 22 Adent offices throughout Switzerland. To find one near you, visit adent.ch
ART SEEN - Meissen Porcelain at the Ariana
July 01, 2020 11:46 - 5 minutes - 9.77 MBART SEEN - Meissen Porcelain at the Ariana by WRS
Danai chooses Rozalla for Tuuuune Tuesday
July 01, 2020 08:21 - 3 minutes - 4.81 MBDanai chooses Rozalla for Tuuuune Tuesday by WRS
Danai chooses feel good feelings with Luther Vandross
July 01, 2020 08:21 - 2 minutes - 3.39 MBDanai chooses feel good feelings with Luther Vandross by WRS
Swiss Up: Volunteering (30 June 2020)
June 30, 2020 12:02 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MBMany people regularly volunteer for associations, good causes and care for family members. A new survey shows 60% volunteer for something - but we could all be donating more blood. Dario explains.
McKay Interview: Didier Pittet, infectious disease expert at the HUG
June 30, 2020 09:34 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBMichael McKay's guest is Professor Didier Pittet. He is an infectious diseases expert of global reputation and the director of the Infection Control Programme and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety at the University Hospital of Geneva, known locally as the HUG. For the past 15 years, he has also been the External Lead of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Patient Safety Challenge "Clean Care is Safer Care" and African Partnerships for Patient Safety.
Danai chooses U2's Beautiful day 'because it always is'
June 29, 2020 12:55 - 3 minutes - 8.27 MBDanai chooses U2's Beautiful day 'because it always is' by WRS
Dig It: Roses (29 June 2020)
June 29, 2020 11:50 - 4 minutes - 6.26 MBLast week saw a world first, in Nyon, in the Canton of Vaud. Unlike any other new rose competition, the Nyon new rose competition, is entirely zero treatment, and the results of this competition were on view last week as the roses were judged both by the permanent jury who have followed the progress of these roses since their planting in early 2019, and by the international jury who judged the roses on the day. There were dozens of medals awarded, as well as a perfume prize and the coveted Ro...
UN Roundup - Impending Covid19 crisis in Syria
June 29, 2020 11:09 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBUN Roundup - Impending Covid19 crisis in Syria by WRS
McKay Interview: Jo Hemmings: Behavioural Psychologist and TV Personality
June 26, 2020 10:12 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBJo Hemmings is Michael's guest this week. She is a celebrated Behavioural Psychologist and a registered member of the British Psychological Society and the Association of Clinical Psychologists, specialising in media and celebrity analysis, as well as a being a dating and relationship coach and, on top of that, a TV and radio personality. Jo is the Consultant Psychologist on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and This Morning, two British TV shows, as well as the BBC, Channel 4, C5 and Sky News. S...
Aurélie chooses Take On Me by A-ha for the weekend
June 26, 2020 08:21 - 3 minutes - 7.65 MBAurélie chooses Take On Me by A-ha for the weekend by WRS
Rockmybaby - finding the right childcare professional in Switzerland
June 25, 2020 11:30 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBRockmybaby - finding the right childcare professional in Switzerland by WRS
Yoga & Mindfulness at Indiv Yoga's October retreat
June 25, 2020 11:27 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBYoga & Mindfulness at Indiv Yoga's October retreat by WRS
Aurélie chooses Lausanne band KAY JAM #tbt
June 25, 2020 11:02 - 2 minutes - 4 MBAurélie chooses Lausanne band KAY JAM #tbt by WRS
Aurélie plays Foo Fighters
June 24, 2020 11:42 - 1 minute - 2.52 MBAurélie plays Foo Fighters by WRS
Health Matters: Covid App (24 June 2020)
June 24, 2020 08:42 - 5 minutes - 7.27 MBHelp to break the chains of transmission of COVID-19 by downloading the SwissCovid App from 25th June. Dr Michelle explains how the App works as a complement to conventional contact tracing.
Swiss Up! The importance of the NZZ newspaper (23 June 2020)
June 23, 2020 11:32 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBOn this week's Swiss Up, Dario Brander examines the importance of Switzerland's oldest newspaper - and one with a genuinely international reach - the NZZ.
Aurélie and Kaleo's Vor í Vaglaskógi
June 23, 2020 10:55 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBAurélie and Kaleo's Vor í Vaglaskógi by WRS
Lily chooses Craig Cardiff to celebrate being safe, loved & home this weekend
June 22, 2020 11:31 - 3 minutes - 4.53 MBLily chooses Craig Cardiff to celebrate being safe, loved & home this weekend by WRS
Lily throws back to the Summer Of '69 #tbt
June 22, 2020 11:30 - 2 minutes - 3.1 MBLily throws back to the Summer Of '69 #tbt by WRS
Aurélie chooses Redbone for Motivational Monday
June 22, 2020 11:21 - 2 minutes - 3.87 MBAurélie chooses Redbone for Motivational Monday by WRS
UN Roundup - Urgent Debate on police brutality
June 22, 2020 10:56 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBImage: 43rd session of the Human Rights Council Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd addresses the Urgent Debate on Police Brutality, Racism, People of African Descent via a video message, 43rd session of the Human Rights Council. 17 June 2020. UN Photo / Violaine Martin Image used with UN permission
Dig It! Citrus (22 June 2020)
June 22, 2020 08:17 - 4 minutes - 6.28 MBThis week's show is all abut bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden or green space in Switzerland with citrus plants. Great plants for beginners include lemons (look out for the 4 Seasons lemon, also called the Amalfi lemon and the Lunario lemon), Calamondin oranges (also sold as Citrus madurensis or Calamansi limes), or limes, such as the excellent Tahiti lime (sometimes sold as a Persian lime) which has edible fruit and leaves. Citrus are heavy feeders, and it's a good idea to...
McKay Interview: Professor Simon Heffer on media and Covid-19
June 22, 2020 07:26 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBOn this week's McKay Interview, Michael speaks to Professor Simon Heffer from the University of Buckingham in the UK on the media's role in covering the Covid-19 crises.
Annecy International Animated Film Festival continues online
June 19, 2020 09:49 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MBAnnecy International Animated Film Festival continues online by WRS
Tineka Smith on microaggression and continuing the BLM conversation
June 18, 2020 09:37 - 9 minutes - 13 MBTineka Smith on microaggression and continuing the BLM conversation by WRS
TechSpark Academy - tech based summer camps for kids 8-18 years
June 17, 2020 11:24 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBTechspark offer fun courses that stimulate creativity and curiosity in kids and teens. Marta Gehring from TechSpark explains the residential camps available throughout Switzerland, day camp options or even virtual camps and courses that will continue over the summer for remote learning. Courses cover hacking, animation, photography, robotics, A.I. and coding, as well as some sporting activities. Courses cater for those heavily invested in technology or for the mildly curious looking to l...
Health Matters: Dexamethasone (17 June 2020)
June 17, 2020 07:35 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBA potential breakthrough in the treatment for COVID-19? Dr Michelle explains the preliminary results of the RECOVERY trial and the promising news about dexamethasone.
Les Elfes - language & adventure kids camps in Verbier
June 16, 2020 13:13 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBPhoto courtesy of Les Elfes
Swiss Up! Statues (16 June 2020)
June 16, 2020 11:46 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBAs part of the Black Lives Matters campaign, activists have been tearing down statues in the US, the UK and Belgium. But there are statues - and chocolate puddings - which are now also attracting attention in Switzerland. Dario explains.
UN Roundup! Cov19 and UNAIDS Chief Exec Winnie Byanyima
June 15, 2020 08:27 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBImage: Photo courtesy of UNAIDS
Dig It! Botanica Week (15 June 2020)
June 15, 2020 04:11 - 3 minutes - 4.84 MBBotanic gardens cross Switzerland reopened last week, to the delight of visitors and staff alike. Annick Monod of the Botanical Garden of Fribourg tells us what's going on at the garden and what they will be be doing for the Botanica event in Fribourg. https://botanica-suisse.org/fr/home/
Plans to build a vault to save the good germs in Switzerland
June 12, 2020 07:20 - 6 minutes - 10.2 MBSwitzerland is hoping to be home for another sort of bank – one that could potentially save our lives. The Seerave Foundation is looking to set up the Microbiota Vault – it would collect and keep beneficial germs, because not all of them are bad – and many of them are endangered. Studies are suggesting a balance of these good germs are vital for our wellbeing – but some are dying out due to our urban western lifestyles. But Dr Manuel Fankhauser, who’s the chief scientific officer for th...
McKay Interview: Juergen Stock, Secretary General INTERPOL (15 June 2020)
June 11, 2020 09:31 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBMichael's guest this week is the Secretary-General of the world’s largest police organization, Dr Jürgen Stock, of INTERPOL, or to give it its full name, the International Criminal Police Organisation. It is based in Lyon, France. Dr Stock has been Secretary General since 2014, and is now serving his second term. Prior to that he was Vice-President of the German Federal Criminal Police. He has a had a 40 year, distinguished career in law enforcement; and is also Honorary Professor for La...
Talking about Teeth - Orthodontics
June 10, 2020 11:03 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBAdent's Dr Tho Dang, Specialist Orthodontist at the Adent clinic in Nations, joins Katt on the Mid Morning Mix to talk about the different kinds of braces that are possible for all ages, including the most up to date and discreet treatments. She also explains top tips about how to prevent young children from needing orthodontist treatment later in life.
Lily introduces her soul sister for 'Tune Tuesday'
June 10, 2020 10:49 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBLily introduces her soul sister for 'Tune Tuesday' by WRS
Lily btings us Canadian folk rock from Great Big Sea for Monday
June 10, 2020 10:45 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBLily btings us Canadian folk rock from Great Big Sea for Monday by WRS
Health Matters: Mental Health 2 (10 June 2020)
June 10, 2020 07:10 - 4 minutes - 6.2 MBIn the second in her series of Mental Health Matters shows, Dr Michelle talks about one of the most common mental illnesses, depression. She recommends watching Matthew Johnstone’s “I had a black dog, his name was depression” to learn more about what it feels like living with depression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc