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Racism Incidents from Counselling Practice - a Swiss report
June 09, 2020 11:36 - 5 minutes - 8.14 MBA yearly report "Racism Incidents from Counselling Practice" is released each year in French, German & Italian by humanrights.ch and the Federal Commission against Racism. Gina Vega is Head of the Discrimination and Racism Unit at HumanRights.ch, and Director of the project. We spoke to her for an overview of the 2020 report that looks at incidents of racism across 22 counselling services on their network across Switzerland, throughout 2019.
Swiss Up! Mike Ben Peter (9 June 2020)
June 09, 2020 11:32 - 6 minutes - 8.82 MBTwo years ago, an death of a black man in Lausanne echos the death of George Floyd in the US. In this edition of Swiss Up, Dario looks at the -ongoing - case of Mike Ben Peter.
Black Lives Matter! Tonya explains why she marches
June 09, 2020 11:03 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBTonya Swann Weber is a Black American woman living in Switzerland. She attended the Black Lives Matter march in Zurich a week ago - one of the first marches in Switzerland to take place following the tragic killing of George Floyd by a police officer, in the US. She talks through some of her own personal experience across the three continents that she's lived, as well as reactions and conversations she has had in the past few weeks.
What's on at the UN? World Oceans Day
June 08, 2020 11:04 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBOn today's UN Roundup: 1 - We start with our weekly official COVID update from the WHO. A further press conference will be held today at 5pm and is accessible to all online at webtv.un.org 2 - UN humanitarian arm OCHA releases $40 million to help tackle health emergencies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – where new cases of Ebola have been declared in the North West of the country, the measles outbreak continues, and armed groups continue to kill civilians. 3: Today is World ...
Dig It! Planting design book (8 June 2020)
June 08, 2020 03:44 - 4 minutes - 6.36 MBThis week we are looking at the new book from Nigel Dunnett, called "Naturalistic Planting Design: An Essential Guide" published by Filbert Press. If you've visited the Olympic Park in London or seen the planting at the Barbican, you'll have already enjoyed his unique work. This book takes you through his thinking and the design process toolkit to get similar effects in any size space. Full of luscious photos, this makes a great gift for a nature-loving gardener as well as anyone interested ...
McKay Interview: Dr Victoria Curzon-Price, Professor Emerita of Economics, University of Geneva
June 04, 2020 07:33 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic is the worst in 100 years. Apart from the great tragedies inflicted upon many, many families all over the world, it has thrown up a number of conundrums. Puzzles like the scientific, the medical, the spiritual, the economic and many others. Today, the 2nd June 2020, Michael is looking at COVID-19 through the prism of Economics. Michael's guest is Professor Emerita Victoria Curzon-Price. She was for many years Professor of Economics at the University of Geneva and al...
Health Matters: Mental Health 1 (4 June 2020)
June 04, 2020 07:11 - 5 minutes - 7.02 MBDr Michelle’s first in a series of shows around mental health. In this episode, she looks at the definitions of mental health and mental illness and some important statistics showing how common mental health problems actually are.
Louis Educational Consulting
June 03, 2020 12:19 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBToday we talk to Jean Louis, Founder and President of Louis Educational Consulting about helping students to find the right University or College for them. Today we talk about some of the biggest differences between European and US establishments and what facilities are available now online to visit these universities virtually, as coronavirus has put a stop to international travel and college tours. We also touch upon where to look for financial support. For more information - louisedcon...
Swiss Up: Unlocking more this Saturday (2 June 2020)
June 02, 2020 11:40 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBOver the past few weeks - the government has been loosening lockdown restrictions - and another lightening will be happening this Saturday. Dario looks at the rule changes and what we will be able to do this weekend.
UN Roundup - Yemen pledge & response to the death of George Floyd
June 02, 2020 09:31 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBAssembly Hall. 11 March 2020. UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré.
Hot composting with Hotbin
May 29, 2020 12:20 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBSend less waste to incineration and create your own organic compost with food waste and scraps! HOTBIN is a wheelie-bin sized insulated container that stores and composts your waste. Waste is fed into the top of the container and compost is removed via the hatch at the bottom. It takes between 30-90 days and composting can be achieved all year round due to the insulation layer that keeps the bacteria's heat inside. As the waste breaks down, bacteria naturally heats up. This insulated compo...
Robert wants Beach Boys beach vibes this weekend
May 29, 2020 12:03 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBRobert wants Beach Boys beach vibes this weekend by WRS
Robert recalls the Blur gig faux pas
May 29, 2020 12:02 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBRobert recalls the Blur gig faux pas by WRS
Dig It! Willows (1 June 2020)
May 29, 2020 11:54 - 4 minutes - 5.85 MBOn this week's Hester gives us the low down on willows...
Charly Caravane de Solidarité
May 28, 2020 12:23 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBCharly Caravane de Solidarité by WRS
McKay Interview: Jean-Marc Rickli, Geneva Center for Security Policy
May 28, 2020 09:56 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBMichael's guest is a brilliant and very thoughtful member of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy faculty who has made a study of global risk and resilience. In fact, that is his title. He has been on the McKay interview before – two years ago - to explain what he does. But this visit is different. Dr Jean-Marc Rickli is a Swiss and I am delighted that he is able to join me again, though this time on Zoom.
Today is World Menstrual Heath Day - Dr Virginia Kamowa talks to us
May 28, 2020 08:18 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MBOn this morning's Breakfast Show, Mark and Katt spoke to Dr. Virginia Kamowa, who is a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Specialist with the Geneva based Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC). Working with donors and other partners, the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund aims to provide countries with the means needed to achieve menstrual health and hygiene for all. She is also the co-coordinator of the Global Menstrual Collective. https://menstrualhygieneday.org/
Robert plays 'Imagine' for Wednesday
May 27, 2020 10:07 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBRobert plays 'Imagine' for Wednesday by WRS
Adent Dental Hygienist Martha Culig
May 27, 2020 09:56 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBAdent Dental Hygienist Martha Culig by WRS
Health Matters: Ticks (27 May 2020)
May 27, 2020 04:21 - 4 minutes - 6.37 MBMedical consultations for tick bites during January to April were more than double figures for the same period in 2018 and 2019. Dr Michelle explains possible reasons and reminds us about the importance of protecting against the infections that ticks can carry, including vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis which is recommended for people living in most Swiss Cantons.
Swiss Up! Covid-19 impact to tourism (26 May 2020)
May 26, 2020 11:35 - 6 minutes - 8.57 MBOn this week's edition of Swiss Up, Dario looks at the impact the lockdown is having on Swiss tourism, where the hotels are suffering the most and a drive to get us all to take our annual holiday in the country.
Tobias Blaha Bioparc Geneva
May 26, 2020 11:15 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBTobias Blaha Bioparc Geneva by WRS
Robert remembers seeing Pink Floyd live in the 80s
May 26, 2020 10:11 - 2 minutes - 3.92 MBRobert remembers seeing Pink Floyd live in the 80s by WRS
Dig It! Robot Lawn Mowers (18 May 2020)
May 26, 2020 09:18 - 4 minutes - 6.24 MBThis week's listener question is from Robert who is approaching a "significant" birthday and whose family would like to give him something to do with the garden as a gift. His dearest wish is to never cut the lawn again and was wondering if a robot mower might fit the bill, and is there one that can cope with slopes? Dimitri neyret of TechJardin in the canton of Geneva has all the answers
Robert welcomes you to Anzère and plays his motivational Monday tune
May 25, 2020 11:46 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBRobert welcomes you to Anzère and plays his motivational Monday tune by WRS
Dig It: Noel Kingsbury and edible crops(25 May 2020)
May 25, 2020 04:19 - 4 minutes - 5.85 MBThis week's guest is the well-known garden writer and horticulturalist, Noel Kingsbury www.noelkingsbury.com talking about books, learning and the Garden Masterclasses that he founded with Annie Guilfoyle. Their free to view tea-time talks and small-group paid-for webinars are extraordinary in their variety and breadth of topic and region. Coming up this week in their small-group seminars is a session with Sarah Wain, on edible crops, perfect for beginners and one with Jimi Blake of the remar...
Caroline reminds us that's it's all ok, and we're HUMAN!
May 22, 2020 11:50 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBCaroline reminds us that's it's all ok, and we're HUMAN! by WRS
Get food from around the world delivered to your home/office
May 22, 2020 07:33 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBIf you'd like something different for lunch in Geneva, there's a servkce which can deliver food to you from across the world. Nik's Fudo brings together keen cooks now living in Geneva and want to share their home country's cuisine. Everyday there's a new meal to choose from - always with a vegetarian option - and prepared with passion. Check out the website: www.niksfudo.ch
Caroline has a new appreciation for 'The Power of Love' #tbt
May 21, 2020 11:03 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBCaroline has a new appreciation for 'The Power of Love' #tbt by WRS
Serve The City - Can you help?
May 21, 2020 11:01 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBServe The City - Can you help? by WRS
McKay Interview: Dr. David Heymann, Professor of Epidemiology, London School of Tropical Medicine
May 21, 2020 09:34 - 14 minutes - 20 MBOn this week's McKay Interview, Michael speaks to Dr David Heymann, one of the most prominent, contemporary, epidemiologists in the world. He also knows Geneva well, having spent 22 years at the World Health Organization on secondment from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, in Washington, D.C. He now works in London.
Dr Rebecca Weber, the pressures of unlocking
May 21, 2020 07:39 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAs we emerge from the lockdown - we know we won't be returning to normal and psychologist, Dr Rebecca Weber,says it is completely normal to feel a little uncertain as we all leave our homes.
Caroline's hump day message is 'Beneath Your Beautiful'
May 20, 2020 11:55 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBCaroline's hump day message is 'Beneath Your Beautiful' by WRS
How the pandemic is changing lives - the European Broadcasting Union
May 20, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBLockdowns and social distancing measures are affecting us all. We're all wanting more accurate news and information and while stuck at home, more entertainment. The Geneva based European Broadcasting Union is at the centre of changes being demanded by TV and radio stations across the continent as they adjust to audience demands and how to make programmes while keeping to all the rules. Matthew Trustram, head of television at the EBU spoke to Mark Butcher about how his life has changed.
Explaining Transcendental Meditation - Léonard Stein
May 19, 2020 12:37 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBExplaining Transcendental Meditation - Léonard Stein by WRS
Caroline explains chakras & plays Lady Gaga
May 19, 2020 12:05 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBCaroline explains chakras & plays Lady Gaga by WRS
Swiss Up! P4 Laboratories in Switzerland (19 May 2020)
May 19, 2020 11:52 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBAs work on examining Covid-19 is being carried out across the world - including in Switzerland - the focus is on the safety and security of high level laboratories, known as P4 Labs. This country has one of the highest number of these labs in the world. Dario looks at where they are and what they do.
Hope of free beer for life drives new Dive Bär!
May 19, 2020 07:29 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBThe current crises is making life difficult for many people and businesses, especially bars and pubs. But imagine being in the process of setting up a new pub. That's the conundrum of Dave and Jon who were in the middle of opening a new bar in Gland, when the lockdown struck. As they didn't have a track record, they weren't able to apply for government support and investors became nevous. But the idea they have is to gove away a free beer for life! Mark and Katt spoke to Jon about the idea ...
Health Matters: Not time to get complacent (19 May 2020)
May 19, 2020 02:35 - 4 minutes - 6.22 MBWe’re now into week 2 of return to school for many and the second phase of lockdown easing but Dr Michelle reminds us that we shouldn’t get complacent. She explains the 8 recommendations from the Federal Office of Public Health that we should all be following to help prevent a second wave of Coronavirus. Find the link to the Coronavirus Check here: https://check.foph-coronavirus.ch/screening
Caroline plays 'Girl On Fire' - it's her motivational track!
May 18, 2020 10:04 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBCaroline plays 'Girl On Fire' - it's her motivational track! by WRS
What's on at the UN? World Health Assembly & Day of the Bee
May 18, 2020 10:01 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBWhat's on at the UN? World Health Assembly & Day of the Bee by WRS
Hard hit families accept care packages in Geneva
May 18, 2020 07:40 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBThis weekend in Geneva nearly three thousand people queued to collect donated care packages. Many people and families are being hard hit by the lockdowns. Those most affected are cleaners, home help and bar staff. A lot - although not all - are those living and working without the correct papers. But in Geneva, the canton only wants to help and make sure no one goes hungry, so authorities are turning a blind eye to those in the queues. Harriet Hadfield volunteered over the weekend and s...
TPG Anne Hornung Soukup
May 15, 2020 12:50 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBAnne Hornung Soukup, Chair of the public transport service for Geneva - the TPG - joins Katt and Mark on the Breakfast Show to answer your questions on mask wearing, button sanitising, price queries and more... We talk to Anne about the revolutionary steps she'd like to see happen within the transport system including an all-in-one ticket that lets the holder rent a bike, take a tram and a bike all with one purchase. During lockdown 'rush-hour' disappeared and Anne says she doesn't want to...
McKay Interview: Pierre Ruetschi, Director Geneva Press Club.
May 15, 2020 07:19 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBMichael McKay's guest this week is Pierre Ruetschi who has many years of experience in the field of journalism, especially in “international” Geneva, where he was for many years the Editor-in-Chief of Geneva’s own newspaper, the Tribune de Genève. Nowadays, he is the Director of the Geneva Press Club; and still writes for various journals and appears regularly on radio and television.
Sandra Helfenstein SBV
May 14, 2020 13:03 - 5 minutes - 8.81 MBWRS recently reported on fears from the agricultural sector, who were anxious for a while about whether there would be enough farm workers available to work Swiss farms. We caught up with Sandra Helfenstein from the SBV - the Swiss Farmer's Association, who explained that over the recent lockdown measures due to covid-19 the agricultural sector had been lucky in some ways and unlucky in others. Firstly, as she explains, their product was food and they were able to continue the sale of food...
Irwin plays Stella Donnelly for TBT
May 14, 2020 12:19 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBIrwin plays Stella Donnelly for TBT by WRS
Irwin choses Swiss band 'Quiet Island' for a Wednesday 'hump day'
May 13, 2020 10:43 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBIrwin choses Swiss band 'Quiet Island' for a Wednesday 'hump day' by WRS
How are pubs and restaurants dealing with the rules?
May 13, 2020 07:14 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBWhile bars, pubs and restaurants are allowed to open again in Switzerland - the hygiene and social distancing rules are making life complicated for owners and managers and may mean they can't run profitably. Mark Butcher spoke to Glen Simons from the Lady Godiva pub in Geneva. His experiences will be common across the sector.