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Episodes
Swiss Up Food Parcels (12 May 2020)
May 12, 2020 11:47 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this week's Swiss Up! Dario looks at the food handouts to the needy last weekend - and why the queues in Geneva went worldwide - but similar operations in Zurich, Bern and Basel seemingly went unnoticed.
Swiss Up! Food Parcels (12 May 2020)
May 12, 2020 11:42 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this week's Swiss Up! Dario looks at the food handouts to the needy last weekend - and why the queues in Geneva went worldwide - but similar operations in Zurich, Bern and Basel seemingly went unnoticed.
Swiss Up! Food Parcels (12 May 2020)
May 12, 2020 11:42 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this week's Swiss Up! Dario looks at the food handouts to the needy last weekend - and why the queues in Geneva went worldwide - but similar operations in Zurich, Bern and Basel seemingly went unnoticed.
BooksBooksBooks Lausanne first day open
May 12, 2020 10:36 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBBooksBooksBooks Lausanne first day open by WRS
Irwin confesses his hoarding habits and plays daydreamy JFDR
May 12, 2020 10:16 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBIrwin confesses his hoarding habits and plays daydreamy JFDR by WRS
Irwin's Motivational Track Is From Edoardo Vianello
May 12, 2020 10:09 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBIrwin's Motivational Track Is From Edoardo Vianello by WRS
What's on at the UN? Importance of finding the origins of Covid 19
May 11, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBWhat's on at the UN? Importance of finding the origins of Covid 19 by WRS
Dig It! Garden Masterclass (11 May 2020)
May 11, 2020 07:08 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MBWant to hear great garden-makers, gardeners and designers talking about their gardens and projects? Then check out the Garden Masterclass's www.gardenmasterclass.org huge selection of talks and recently introduced webinars, all available on line. Annie Guifoyle, one of the two founders, talks to us about the inspiration and the origins of the Garden Masterclasses and the adaptation to the virtual realm.
Claire Chooses Ashlinn Gray for the weekend (RADA Unearthed)
May 08, 2020 13:12 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBClaire Chooses Ashlinn Gray for the weekend (RADA Unearthed) by WRS
Dr David Nabarro from the WHO speaks to WRS
May 08, 2020 07:15 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe World Health Organization's special envoy to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr David Nabarro, spoke to Mark Butcher and answered your questions about the coronavirus. How dangerous is is for children? Are they vectors for the disease? Should we wear masks? Can the virus survive on clothes?
Health Matters: Face Masks (7 May 2020)
May 07, 2020 11:37 - 4 minutes - 6.1 MBDr Michelle discusses face masks: When should you wear one? What type of mask should you wear and what other things should you think about?
Claire chooses Johnny Clegg for 'throwback Thursday' - Scaterlings Of Africa
May 07, 2020 10:28 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBClaire chooses Johnny Clegg for 'throwback Thursday' - Scaterlings Of Africa by WRS
Claire chooses South African Rapper Sho Madjozi
May 07, 2020 10:28 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBClaire chooses South African Rapper Sho Madjozi by WRS
McKay Interview: Guy Ryder, Director General ILO
May 06, 2020 11:41 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBMany European countries are now lifting lockdowns. The economic impact of the pandemic has been huge - and is still going on. The Director-General of the Geneva based International Labour Organisation, Guy Ryder, spoke to Michael McKay about jobs, business and the ongoing crises which will be with us for sometime to come.
Swiss Up! Parliament Moves due to Covid-19 (5 May 2020)
May 05, 2020 11:50 - 6 minutes - 8.34 MBOn this week's Swiss Up! Dario Brander looks at the decision of the Swiss parliament to move from its home at the Federal Palace in the middle of Bern - to a rather nondescript exhibition centre near the autoroute.
Claire chooses Nana by Mi Casa
May 05, 2020 11:03 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBClaire chooses Nana by Mi Casa by WRS
Preparing the kids for their return to school
May 05, 2020 10:58 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBAngela Mitra, Curriculum Coordinator at Obersee Bilingual School, has some great tips to prepare children for their return to school next week. She looks at some practical things that parents could do this week to get children back into the routine, to make the transition next week flawless. They include getting the bedtime routine back and she even recommends doing the usual school walk or drive, where possible. Psychologically, Angela has some tips to ease the kids back into it. Angel...
Dig It! Asima Pawpaw (4 May 2020)
May 05, 2020 04:40 - 4 minutes - 5.65 MBI'm always on the lookout for new fruit varieties that are suitable for gardens in Switzerland, and I was delighted to find this Asimina or Pawpaw at the Groot Groen Plus show last year. Grown successfully by a nursery in northern Germany, they are ideal for a Swiss garden as they are cold hardy down to -20 degrees C and the Prima 1216 variety is self-fertile, so you only need one plant. Swiss suppliers include Lubera https://www.lubera.com/ch/artikelsuche?funktion=shop_artikelsuche&query=&a...
McKay Interview: Dr Charles Jefford, University of Geneva (4 May 2020)
May 04, 2020 12:37 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBMichael's guest this week is a distinguished academic and scientist with more than half a century’s experience of his discipline behind him. Today is the 30th April 2020 and Dr. Charles Jefford, Professor Emeritus of Organic Chemistry at the University of Geneva, is at the other end of a Zoom microphone and screen because we are still in COVID-19 lockdown mode and cannot meet face to face. Professor Jefford is a graduate of the Universities of Oxford and Princeton as well as Visiti...
Claire chooses Black Motions 'Joy Joy' for Motivational Monday
May 04, 2020 10:25 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBClaire chooses Black Motions 'Joy Joy' for Motivational Monday by WRS
What's on at the UN? UNICEF vaccine concerns & UNHCR refugee helplines overloaded
May 04, 2020 10:06 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBThis morning Daniel Johnson gives us a COVID-19 round-up, starting with the Secretary-General Antoinio Guteress’s call for financial support at a Brussels pledging conference today, for a UN & WHO initiative to supply countries with the medical equipment and vaccines they need. Daniel and Katt speak about UNICEF's alert last Friday about a vaccine shortfall because of flight restrictions and also the UNHCR warning of overloaded helplines last week. Today (Monday 4 May 2020) there will be a...
Writing your will in Switzerland is easy
May 01, 2020 09:58 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBAngela from Select European Advisors says writing your will can actually be pretty easy... and even sexy! Katt and Angela talk about the easy ways to write a will and the considerations that apply for an expat in Switzerland... selectadvisors.ch/
Good cyber security practices for a home office
May 01, 2020 09:47 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBRyan at VICI agency explains some good practices to protect ourselves from online attacks and phishing, especially for the home office. www.vici-agency.com
Ryan has a 'Date with the Night'
May 01, 2020 09:36 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBRyan has a 'Date with the Night' by WRS
Sam's report on the Bridge at Grilly
May 01, 2020 09:14 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBSam's report on the Bridge at Grilly by WRS
What do the new measures from May 11th mean?
May 01, 2020 07:18 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBMarco Kamber runs the English language Twitter news feed @CoronaEnglish. He's been following all the latest news coming from the federal government. He speaks to Mark Butcher about the new rules, what it means for gyms and restaurants/bars and that many people seem to think its too much too soon.
Ryan chooses Calaboos - Electricity (OMD cover) + FULL SONG
April 30, 2020 09:41 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBRyan chooses Calaboos - Electricity (OMD cover) + FULL SONG by WRS
Ryan choose Ride 'Vapour Trail' to get him through the 'hump day'
April 29, 2020 09:48 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBRyan choose Ride 'Vapour Trail' to get him through the 'hump day' by WRS
The Business Harbour - helping consultants and entrepreneurs
April 29, 2020 09:40 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBThe Business Harbour are a Swiss-based company offer solutions for consultants to work in Switzerland. They offer a salary hosting service - a tripartite structure allowing the contractor to become an "employed consultant". Companies can hire that expertise without onboarding the person. WRS asked The Business Harbour Director Laura Cantini to explain more about how this works...
Swiss Up! Covid-19 Contact App (28 April 2020)
April 28, 2020 10:58 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this week's Swiss Up! Dario looks at the impending release of a new app which will let us know if we've come into contact with someone who gets tested for the coronavirus. The Swiss app is working differently from those being rolled out in other countries - and takes privacy very seriously.
Ryan plays Union of Knives on tuuuune Tuesday
April 28, 2020 10:53 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBRyan plays Union of Knives on tuuuune Tuesday by WRS
SwisSkiSafari
April 28, 2020 10:46 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBFounder, expedition leader and creative lead of SwisSkiSafari, Danielle Stynes is an Australian-born adventurer creating luxury, tailor-made alpine experiences for private groups. Danielle has built up a network of top mountain experts: Guides, helicopter pilots and Michelin starred chefs to make incredible, creative trips. Today we hear how her own allergy to peas turned into a business opportunity...
Dig It! Listener Questions (27 April 2020)
April 28, 2020 10:22 - 4 minutes - 6.33 MBThis week we have a listener question from Dominic, who wants to find some attractive plants for his new office. Here are my Top 3 Office Plants Peace lilies, or Spathiphyllums are great office plants - they don't mind mixed light levels, some heat and missed waterings. Palms are unfussy plants for homes and offices, and the Areca palm, of Dypsis lutescens, is deservedly very popular. They like a warm space and enough light to thrive without being in direct sunlight. The Dragon Tree, or Drac...
Gadget Guru - coding music with Sonic Pi
April 28, 2020 09:35 - 5 minutes - 7.59 MBGadget Guru - coding music with Sonic Pi by WRS
Health Matters: Should you get tested? (28 April 2020)
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 6.23 MBCOVID-19 – should I be tested before I return to work? Dr Michelle answers this and some other frequently asked questions about testing.
What's on at the UN? International Labour Organization (ILO) talking PPE
April 27, 2020 10:49 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBToday, the International Labour Organization (ILO)holds a press conference on protecting workers as Covid-19 lockdowns ease. In today's discussion with Daniel, we'll also hear from ILO chief Guy Ryder who spoke about this topic at the @UN75 online debate last Friday. Ryder said- “We have to find ways of not putting people in front of the impossible choice: protecting themselves against the virus, isolation by staying at home, and by so doing removing any possible source of income and sur...
Ryan's motivational track is from UK band South
April 27, 2020 09:44 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBRyan's motivational track is from UK band South by WRS
McKay Interview - Covid-19 special: Mario Possamai (27 April 2020)
April 27, 2020 07:23 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThis is the second in the mini-series, recorded on the 22nd April, and devoted to a broader and fuller understanding of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic which has beset us all for the past few months. Michael McKay speaks to someone with hard and proven experience in another country that had been affected quite seriously by the SARS epidemic some 17 years ago. Mario Possamai, who, by profession, is a forensic investigator, and author. And was Senior Adviser for 4 years for Occupationa...
Rachel's song for the weekend is Daft Punk!
April 24, 2020 11:13 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBRachel's song for the weekend is Daft Punk! by WRS
Lets focus on the good news #Save2020
April 24, 2020 08:10 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBAmid all the bad news - and there is plenty, unfortunately - there is also a lot to be grateful for. The project #save2020 is highlighting how society is coming together, how people are helping each other out and how the world can be a better place after the worst of the pandemic has eased - which it will. Tamar Koifmann from the project spoke to us about their aims - and their sense of optimism for the future.
Geneva businessman and philanthropist Abdallah Chatila
April 24, 2020 08:01 - 6 minutes - 5.49 MBMillions of face masks and other medical necessities are being flown into Geneva from China almost everyday. The medical air-bridge has been set up by Geneva businessman and philanthropist Mr Abdallah Chatila who realised there was a need for a supply of material as he sensed there were some who were exploiting the situation. Mr Chatila runs several businesses in the canton through his M3 Group. He describes the air-bridge as a social operation. The masks are being sold at cost to the go...
Albatross - help for small businesses
April 23, 2020 10:25 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBAlbatross - help for small businesses by WRS
Rachel loved New Kids on the Block when she was 12!
April 23, 2020 10:08 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBRachel loved New Kids on the Block when she was 12! by WRS
Rachel loved New Kids On The Block when she was 12!
April 23, 2020 10:08 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBRachel loved New Kids On The Block when she was 12! by WRS
Health Matters: Hay Fever or Covid-19? pt 2 (23 April 2020)
April 23, 2020 08:21 - 3 minutes - 5.09 MBDr Michelle discusses hay fever treatments and some resources to keep a check on circulating pollen counts in Switzerland. Visit www.pollenundallergie.ch or download the Pollen News App for iPhone or Android
Lyn Stickland - Belle Ferme
April 22, 2020 11:36 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBLyn Stickland - Belle Ferme by WRS
Lyn Strickland - Belleferme
April 22, 2020 10:44 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBLyn Strickland - Belleferme by WRS
Rachel's Wednesday track brings all the boys to the yard
April 22, 2020 10:41 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBRachel's Wednesday track brings all the boys to the yard by WRS
Organic Mondays - calling all planet-loving menstruators!
April 22, 2020 10:38 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOrganic Mondays - calling all planet-loving menstruators! by WRS