Podcasts by World Radio Switzerland

World Radio Switzerland

WRS is the only mainstream English-language radio station in Switzerland.

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Health Matters: COVID Vaccine update (10 Feb 2021) from 2021-02-11T09:00:27

Listen in to Dr Michelle’s latest COVID vaccine update – what’s new here in Switzerland, how are the new COVID variants spreading and what is the COVAX programme aiming to achieve?

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How Jim's British Market is coping with Brexit from 2021-02-10T08:38:39

While Brexit causes havoc for many companies in the UK – it has also opened opportunities for others.

The British expat food shop, Jim’s British Market in Gland initially struggled to get...

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Swiss Up: Appenzell Women getting the vote in 1990! (9 February 2021) from 2021-02-09T08:17:50

On this week's Swiss Up! Dario looks at how women got the vote in canton Appenzell Innerrhoden and the woman who almost singlehandedly drove to the issue to the Federal Court - Theresia Rhoner.

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UN Roundup - Mark Lowcock steps down as UN’s Emergency Relief Chief from 2021-02-08T09:20:19

UN Roundup - Mark Lowcock steps down as UN’s Emergency Relief Chief by WRS

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McKay Interview: Michael Moller - GESDA (8 February 2021) from 2021-02-08T05:50:45

Michael McKay's guest is Michael Møller, known to many of you as the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva up until a year or so ago.

Well, you cannot keep a good and en...

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Health Matters Zoe's Story (3 February 2021) from 2021-02-03T12:16:29

Marking World Cancer Day, Dr Michelle talks to Zoe Zenklusen Payne about her personal story living with metastatic breast cancer. They discuss what led Zoe to set up Simply Zoe to provide women wit...

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Nelly Bettens on the crocodile siblings she's studying in Geneva from 2021-02-03T08:50:13

Nelly Bettens on the crocodile siblings she's studying in Geneva by WRS

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IUG Open Day from 2021-02-02T11:10

IUG Open Day by WRS

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Swiss Up: 50th Anniversary of Women Votes (2 February 2021) from 2021-02-02T08:33:08

It was this month in 1971 the (male) Swiss voters finally agreed to allow women to vote and stand in Federal Elections. Dario looks at why it took so long - and many efforts - to bring in votes fo...

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UN Roundup - Libyan Dialogue, Central African Republic displacement , WHO update from 2021-02-01T09:20:28

UN Roundup - Libyan Dialogue, Central African Republic displacement , WHO update by WRS

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Antigel - a fight for culture and the Antigel run from 2021-01-29T09:56:44

Antigel - a fight for culture and the Antigel run by WRS

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Learn More - Creating structure around homework and screentime from 2021-01-28T12:15:09

Learn More - Creating structure around homework and screentime by WRS

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The International Career Couple Handbook - interview with Paul Vanderbroeck from 2021-01-27T08:27:54

The International Career Couple Handbook - interview with Paul Vanderbroeck by WRS

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Health Matters: Vaccine Reactions (27 January 2021) from 2021-01-27T05:08:51

In this episode, Dr Michelle looks at COVID vaccine side effects and discusses reported adverse reactions in Switzerland so far.

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FIFDH Impact Day - Laura Longobardi from 2021-01-26T10:36:22

FIFDH Impact Day - Laura Longobardi by WRS

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McKay Interview: Ron Rock CEO Microshare Inc ©, Philadelphia (25 January 2021) from 2021-01-25T09:38:51

This week Michael McKay examines the issue of privacy. Do we have a right to privacy and how companies and governments see the issue?

Michael's guest is Ron Rock, Co-founder and CEO of Mi...

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UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks & Holocaust remembrance events from 2021-01-25T09:07:32

UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks & Holocaust remembrance events by WRS

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Dig It! LIVE in January - "Hack it back" vs "Snippy Snippy" from 2021-01-21T16:34:33

Today on the show our gardening expert Hester Macdonald talks about whether or not hack back that hedge and how to deal with multiple plants merging into one, as well as top pointers for all kinds ...

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The Covid 19 Effect - ICN reports on trauma faced by nurses from 2021-01-20T18:53:16

The Covid 19 Effect - ICN reports on trauma faced by nurses by WRS

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UN Roundup - Libya, Madagascar and 'vaccinationalism' from 2021-01-20T08:49:05

UN Roundup - Libya, Madagascar and 'vaccinationalism' by WRS

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Health Matters: How RNA vaccines work (20 January 2021) from 2021-01-20T06:14:50

Continuing her look at COVID-19 vaccination here in Switzerland, Dr Michelle takes a deeper dive to discuss the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna messenger RNA vaccines.
Find out more on the Federal...

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Black Movie Film Festival in Geneva - Kate Reidy from 2021-01-19T17:33:10

Black Movie Film Festival in Geneva - Kate Reidy by WRS

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Health Matters: Covid Vaccine (13 January 2021) from 2021-01-13T06:18:49

COVID vaccination has begun in Switzerland bringing some light at the end of the tunnel as we start 2021! Dr Michelle explains the Swiss vaccination strategy in this Health Matters before taking a ...

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McKay Interview: Dr David Hawley and Antonia Molnar from Ecolint from 2021-01-05T14:02:03

Michael's subject today is Education. Something not covered before in all the eight or nine years of this programme. So, it’s not before time!

In this open, free, innovative and economica...

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Health Matters: Goodbye to 2020 (December 15 2020) from 2020-12-16T07:10:34

Dr Michelle signs off for 2020 and encourages us to get out into nature to boost our mood and wellbeing during the Christmas break.

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Health Matters: Covid Day Of Action (10 Dec 2020) from 2020-12-10T05:59:19

Is Coronavirus and the restrictions and measures put in place affecting you mentally and emotionally? The 10th December marks a nationwide day of action all over Switzerland, organized by the Feder...

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Dig It! Christmas Gifts and Markets (9 December 2020) from 2020-12-09T10:51:07

On this edition of Dig It, Hester looks at ideas for gifts for the home, such as Floral Botanical Prints from a Swiss based artist.
www.xixifloralprints.com

Candles are always a popula...

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Swiss Up! EPFL to clean up space from 2020-12-08T06:58:32

On this week's Swiss Up, Dario examines the CHF 93m contract the European Space Agency has signed with the EPFL University in Lausanne to design and build a satellite to bring down space junk.

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McKay Interview: H.E Alexandre Fasel, Swiss ambassador to the UK from 2020-12-07T08:09:26

A very special guest for the final McKay Interview of this extraordinary year – one we are probably all glad to see the back of – the Swiss Ambassador to the United Kingdom, or to give him his offi...

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Sky's The Limit: Club Med St Moritz from 2020-12-03T10:23:19

Looking for a stylish family friendly getaway? You can't do better than Club Med's Saint Moritz Roi Soleil. https://www.clubmed.ch/r/Saint--Moritz-Roi-Soleil/y?locale=en-CH&offer=winter-deals

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Can you help find Torres? from 2020-12-03T09:08:51

If you live around the Pays de Gex in France or the bordering Swiss areas then keep your eye out for Torres. He was brought in from Bosnia as a stray as was due to be adopted. But he escaped and ha...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - His Dark Materials, Diana: In Her Own Words from 2020-12-02T10:30:58

Big Screen, Little Screen - His Dark Materials, Diana: In Her Own Words by WRS

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Health Matters: Are you getting enough vitamin D (2 December 2020) from 2020-12-02T06:10:21

Vitamin D: are you getting enough? Dr Michelle explains that we’re more at risk of becoming deficient in Vitamin D during the winter months and looks at the evidence for supplements to help prevent...

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Swiss Up! Cantonal Vote Majority (1 Dec 2020) from 2020-12-01T12:04:07

Although most people voted for the Responsible Business Initiative, its still failed as not enough cantons did. That's very rare. When did it last happen (long time ago!) and why do we have it.

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What's it like at the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne? from 2020-11-30T08:08:58

Studying at a hospitality school is no longer about just hotels and bars – the modern hospitality degree is far more than that and graduates have a wide range of career choices.
Mark Butcher s...

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Swiss Up: Thanksgiving in Switzerland (24 November 2020) from 2020-11-24T10:39:09

On this week's Swiss Up!, Dario looks at Thanksgiving in Switzerland. While a family get-together is not a Swiss tradition - there are several different events which celebrate the harvest at this t...

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Health Matters: Movember and Men's Mental Health (24 November 2020) from 2020-11-24T10:27:06

How are you wearing your mask this Movember? Dr Michelle chats to Movember Switzerland rep Scott Poynton about why men struggle to open up about their mental health and the ALEC framework for menta...

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Learn More: The IIL as an Eco School (23 November 2020) from 2020-11-24T10:23:52

Hello and welcome to another edition of Learn More. The move to a greener lifestyle is also affecting schools.

The Institut International de Lancy is no exception – and is working to earn...

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McKay Interview: Tatiana Valovaya UN DG in Geneva (23 November 2020) from 2020-11-23T16:14:37

On this week's McKay Interview, Michael talks to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Tatiana Valovaya.

She discusses the future of the UN in Geneva, how the pandem...

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UN Roundup - why the jet d'eau turns orange on Wednesday from 2020-11-23T12:35:21

Mon 23 November 2020.

Today on the UN Roundup, Daniel Johnson tells us what's happening this week.

1 : Afghanistan Conference at the UN Palais (and virtually) - A high-level pled...

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Mixed Up ROT from 2020-11-20T14:24:50

Interview with WRS as aired on 20 November 2020

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Mixed Up from 2020-11-20T14:22:34

Interview with the authors Tineka Smith and Alex Court, for World Radio Switzerland

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Dig It - 20 questions and one lonely pear from 2020-11-19T15:03:31

Today on the show, Ash asked about how to keep his future Christmas tree alive after the festive season, David questions his scaly insect issue, Fiona's pear tree is bearing one singular fruit, and...

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Health Matters: Rapid Testing (19 November 2020) from 2020-11-19T05:41:53

Rapid COVID testing is now available in Switzerland. Dr Michelle explains how this works and when it may be offered to you. Find out more about COVID testing on the Federal Office of Public Health ...

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Swiss Up Responsible Business Initiative (18 November 2020) from 2020-11-18T06:02:28

On this week's Swiss Up! Dario takes a look at the upcoming vote on the Responsible Business Initiative.

Campaigners have been fighting for this law since 2015 and want to hold all Swiss ...

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TerraMavi - sustainable, organic and handmade from 2020-11-17T12:51:51

Aynur Tasim spoke to Katt Cullen on the Mid Morning Mix about her organic, zero-waste products made from bamboo, wheat and coconut.

TerraMavi are based in Geneva.
There's a 10% off o...

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Sky's The Limit: Club Med Samoens from 2020-11-16T11:39:37

On this edition of Sky's The Limit - we look at the Club Med resort at Grand Massif Samoens.

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UN Roundup - Worsening security in Ethiopia from 2020-11-16T10:44:31

16 November 2020.

1 : News - Worsening humanitarian and security situation in Ethiopia with fighting and reported missile strikes on Eritrea from the northern Tigray region. Amid reports o...

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Learn More: Humanitarian Projects at IIL from 2020-11-16T09:53:18

Geneva is a humanitarian centre – and it’s also one of the world’s richest cities. At the Institut International de Lancy the school believes it’s important to make sure the children build empathy ...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - The Queen's Gambit and Undoing from 2020-11-13T16:28:24

Big Screen, Little Screen - The Queen's Gambit and Undoing by WRS

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François says Enjoy The Silence for the weekend from 2020-11-13T16:17:28

François says Enjoy The Silence for the weekend by WRS

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François on #tbt chooses "A Question Of Lust" from 2020-11-12T11:20:46

François on #tbt chooses "A Question Of Lust" by WRS

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François plays Depeche Mode for the Wednesday "hump day" from 2020-11-11T16:13:03

François plays Depeche Mode for the Wednesday "hump day" by WRS

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Major Anne Peden and the poppy appeal in times of Covid-19 from 2020-11-11T15:31:28

Today is Armistice Day, a time to pause, remember and commemorate those who fought and died in order to ensure our freedom today.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Royal British Legion, ...

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Arnaud Jolif from MyStore.ch on deals and food from 2020-11-11T09:57:03

Arnaud Jolif from My Store.ch talks to Mark and Katt about the deals available online - with a different exclusive bargain every day - and now for those living in either Geneva or Zurich, how you c...

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François plays Depeche Mode - I Feel You from 2020-11-10T15:44:49

François plays Depeche Mode - I Feel You by WRS

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Health Matters: Movember Challenges(10 November 2020) from 2020-11-10T11:43:20

In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle is talking Blokes and Black Dogs and Movember challenges with Carl Wahlers. Support Carl’s personal Movember challenge here: https://ch.movember.com/en/team/2324...

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Swiss Up! Anti - Arms Investment initiative (10 Nov 2020) from 2020-11-10T09:46

On the 29th November voters will decide if companies involved with the arms industry should not benefit from public investments -such as the government, the Swiss National Bank, foundations and pe...

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McKay Interview: Lorenzo Stoll (10 November 2020) from 2020-11-10T09:37:38

This week Michael McKay speaks to Lorenzo Stoll, Director-General of SWISS International Airlines for the Suisse Romande.

The pandemic has meant major disruptions to airlines around the wo...

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François plays Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough from 2020-11-09T13:38:42

François plays Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough by WRS

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UN Roundup - World Food Programme focus from 2020-11-09T11:15:30

Image source : twitter

Mon 9 November 2020

Today Daniel Johnson gives us some highlights coming up this week at the UN. 

1 : Aid agencies call for urgent action to preven...

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Learn More: Getting a good START - at school from 2020-11-09T09:38:31

Hello and welcome to another edition of Learn More. Getting a good start to an education is vital, and the Institut International de Lancy in Geneva makes sure that even the very young are fully en...

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Hester explains how to grow and pick your own mushrooms from 2020-11-06T13:22:41

Hester explains how to grow and pick your own mushrooms by WRS

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Marionna Schlatter from VAPKO explains the testing process for mushroom controllers from 2020-11-06T13:21:45

Marionna Schlatter from VAPKO explains the testing process for mushroom controllers by WRS

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Big Screen, Little Screen - Babyteeth, Raised by Wolves from 2020-11-03T10:58:28

Big Screen, Little Screen - Babyteeth, Raised by Wolves by WRS

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Swiss Up: Geneva politician Pierre Maudet (3 November 2020) from 2020-11-03T09:32:15

The once high flying Geneva politician Pierre Maudet has been struggling to relaunch his career for years after he accepted a ride on a private jet.

Dario looks at how the mighty have fal...

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Swiss Up: Pierre Maudet (3 November 2020) from 2020-11-03T09:29:37

The once high flying Geneva politician Pierre Maudet has been struggling to relaunch his career for years after he accepted a ride on a private jet.

Dario looks at how the mighty have fal...

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UN Roundup - Belarus’ human rights record to be examined from 2020-11-02T14:03:11

2 November 2020.

On today's UN Roundup, Daniel Johnson from the UN takes us through some highlights on the calendar for the United Nations this week.

1: Geneva Peace Week, 2-6 No...

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Learn More: Language Policy for Bilingual Children (2 November 2020) from 2020-11-02T09:46:12

Hello and welcome to another edition of Learn More.
In the multi-lingual environment we all live in, finding the right school for your child is an important decision.
If your child alread...

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McKay Interview: Jovan Kurbalija, Director DiploFoundation, Head of Geneva Internet Platform from 2020-10-30T09:30:40

Michael McKay speaks with Professor Jovan Kurbalija. He is prominent in many important circles in Geneva, in Switzerland and internationally.
He is the Founding Director of DiploFoundation and ...

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Dig It - Conkers, conifers from 2020-10-29T11:47:23

Dig It - Conkers, conifers by WRS

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Health Matters: Twindemic - Covid and the Flu (29 October 2020) from 2020-10-29T09:26:27

Twindemic’ – together against the flu!

With National Flu Vaccination Day on 6th November 2020, Dr Michelle discusses who should be vaccinated and where you can get your flu vaccine. Visit ...

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Calvin in America - a new exhibition in Geneva from 2020-10-29T06:07:23

Geneva’s influence around the world stretches back hundreds of years.
A new exhibition called ‘Calvin in America’ at the Reformation Geneva shows how the reformers strong opinion travelled to ...

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Claudia Balla releases her new EP Fix You from 2020-10-28T12:44:59

Swiss singer-songwriter Claudia Balla has released her brand new country-pop EP 'Fix You'

‘Fix You’ delivers a strong message about the pitfalls of love and the spectrum of human emotion. ...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - The Witches, The Craft: Legacy, Rebecca from 2020-10-27T11:51:45

The theme this week is "remakes"

In the run up to Halloween, Suzi reports back to Katt about 3 films: The Witches, The Craft: Legacy(both cinema releases) and Rebecca (Netflix).

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Swiss Up! New CO2 Law (27 Oct 2020) from 2020-10-27T09:23:55

On this week's Swiss Up! the new CO2 law hopes Switzerland will be able to keep to its greenhouse gas emissions targets - as laid out in the Paris Agreement. But not everyone is happy - on both sid...

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Milow on stage tonight for Baloise Session @ home from 2020-10-26T13:22:32

Belgian singer-songwriter Milow will be streaming his concert tonight from 6.30pm as part of the Baloise Session @ home series.

Baloise Session decided to start organising these @home con...

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Learn More: One To One iPad learning (26 October 2020) from 2020-10-26T10:04:26

Hello and welcome to another edition of learn more – on this week’s show, we’re looking at how the Institute International de Lancy in Geneva’s One to One iPad learning programme meant the school w...

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UN Roundup - Libya Ceasefire & WHO film submissions wanted from 2020-10-26T09:56:48

Image: Fourth Round of the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission
Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Stephanie Williams briefs the press after the signing of an Agreement for ...

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Health Matters: Long Covid (22 October 2020) from 2020-10-22T09:43:44

It is becoming evident that a proportion of people are experiencing longer-term symptoms after having tested positive for COVID-19. In this episode, Dr Michelle discusses what we know so far about ...

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Swiss Up: Geneva University Hospital or HUG (21 October 2020) from 2020-10-21T09:00:01

On this week's Swiss Up, we take a look at the HUG, or Geneva's University Hospital. It's the largest hospital in the country, with a world renowned research programme, was at the forefront of test...

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Swiss Up: Geneva's University Hospital (21 October 2020) from 2020-10-21T08:52:43

On this week's Swiss Up, we take a look at the HUG, or Geneva's University Hospital. It's the largest hospital in the country, with a world renowned research programme, was at the forefront of test...

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Project Open - Extended interview with Agnès and Jérémy from 2020-10-20T15:42:43

Project Open - Extended interview with Agnès and Jérémy by WRS

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Stop unwanted paper junk mail - and save the planet - EcolAds from 2020-10-20T14:05:42

A modern-day scourge for many is the large amount on unsolicited junk mail we get in our letter boxes. Flyers from supermarkets, bargains from the local electrical shop and much more.
Maybe – ...

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UN Roundup - United Nations’ 75th anniversary from 2020-10-19T11:30:18

UN Roundup - United Nations’ 75th anniversary by WRS

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Learn More Bilingual from 2020-10-19T09:40:55

Hello and welcome to another edition of Learn More. Living, as we do, in a multilingual environment its important schools make sure today’s students are as comfortable in different languages. The I...

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McKay Interview: Karel Leeflang - what will be the 'new normal'? from 2020-10-19T09:36:24

Michael's guest is Karel Leeflang. His bread and butter is in leading large-scale transformations, both as a corporate executive and advisor.

And in describing what he does, jargon words a...

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Plane Talk - How does the aviation industry bounce back? from 2020-10-16T13:25:02

International air travel is currently at 20% of pre-pandemic levels. So how does the industry stay afloat? And how does it bounce back?

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Plane Talk - Where are all the planes ? from 2020-10-16T13:23:49

The skies are clear. International aviation is down to just 20% of its pre-pandemic levels. So... where are all the planes?

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World Food Day - Marco V. Sánchez Cantillo of FAO from 2020-10-16T13:07:11

World Food Day - Marco V. Sánchez Cantillo of FAO by WRS

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The Christmas Giftbox Appeal - spread some much needed joy this year from 2020-10-16T09:23:41

Every year the Gift Box Project sends much needed items to underprivileged children in the poor areas of Eastern Europe.

You can help by creating a gift box, which while should contain it...

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Plane Talk - Flying In times Of Covid from 2020-10-15T10:02:18

Plane Talk is BACK! We're talking about air travel in times of Covid:
What does flying look like during a pandemic?
How safe is it breathing recycled air on-board?
What to expect at t...

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ICN's Howard Catton on the essential role of emergency nurses from 2020-10-14T11:47:36

Today - 14 October - is the International Day of Emergency Nurses.

We speak to the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Howard Catton about the role of nurses in your local em...

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LUFF: Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival (14-18 Oct 2020) from 2020-10-13T12:55:11

LUFF: Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival (14-18 Oct 2020) by WRS

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UN Roundup - World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 from 2020-10-13T12:44:07

13 Oct 2020

Daniel Johnson reports in on the Mid Morning Mix with Katt...

1: UN’s World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize.
Announced last Friday, this is a major morale b...

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Swiss Up: Trust Valley (13 October 2020) from 2020-10-13T09:39:28

Can Switzerland emulate the success of Silicon Valley? Many certainly hope so and are setting up Trust Valley.

The aim is to bring together educational institutions, the private sector an...

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Health Matters: infections on the rise (13 Oct 2020) from 2020-10-13T08:09:21

With the number of COVID infections on the rise, Dr Michelle explains the latest update to the Federal Office of Public Health’s media campaign - More important than ever: stop the rise in infectio...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - Misbehavior & I Am Greta from 2020-10-12T15:10:21

Big Screen, Little Screen - Misbehavior & I Am Greta by WRS

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Learn More: STEAM - not STEM from 2020-10-12T07:13:12

Hello and welcome to another edition of Learn More. Many parents are now familiar with STEM subjects – that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, but now there’s STEAM – the A means A...

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Winter Camps with Les Elfes International from 2020-10-09T10:11:48

Winter is coming and we all hope the ski slopes will be open.

Les Elfes International runs camps for 6 to 17 year olds in Verbier. There's plenty of activities for the kids, including ski...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - Antebellum, Cats from 2020-10-08T09:23:11

This week Suzi and Katt return to look at:

Antebellum - a cinema release this week, featuring Janelle Monae
Cats - the film that flopped, that now we all want to watch (because it's st...

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Andrew plays his favourite song EVER! from 2020-10-07T13:53:59

Andrew plays his favourite song EVER! by WRS

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NexHack Edtech hackathon - Emma Baumhofer from 2020-10-07T12:56:25

NexHack Edtech hackathon - Emma Baumhofer by WRS

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Sous La Peau - a Geneva film about trans identity from 2020-10-06T17:04:58

https://www.le-refuge.org/
Robin Harsh
Mark Pasquesi
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The Old Man and the Penguin - Julie Abery's book from 2020-10-06T10:04:30

The Old Man and the Penguin - Julie Abery's book by WRS

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Health Matters: Mental Health (6 October 2020) from 2020-10-06T09:39:02

10th October marks World Mental Health Day and this year, WHO’s message is: Move for Mental Health: let’s invest.

In this episode of Health Matters, Dr Michelle explains that we are facing...

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Swiss Up! New Inheritance Laws(6 October 2020) from 2020-10-06T09:17:36

Parliament is now discussing new laws surrounding inheritance. The current laws are more than 100 years old and fail to respect how modern families operate and evolve. There are more divorces and r...

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UN Roundup - Sudan & South Sudan: famine & floods from 2020-10-05T14:23:19

Mon 5 October 2020.

Today Daniel Johnson talks to Katt Cullen on the Mid Morning Mix to explain the following events taking place this week at the United Nations.

1: News: Sudan...

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Learn More: Campzone - learn during the holidays, open to all from 2020-10-05T10:09:06

Hello and welcome to another edition of Learn More. School holidays are an opportunity for the kids to take a break from class – but sometimes they may get bored.
The Institut International de...

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Andrew likes a political song - Joni Mitchell #tbt from 2020-10-01T13:24:27

Andrew likes a political song - Joni Mitchell #tbt by WRS

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Weekly Market Update with Swissquote (29 October 2020) from 2020-10-01T11:34:25

Investors are navigating their way through a series of unknowns - the US presidential election, where there are handover worries - and the ongoing pandemic.

Peter Rosenstreich, Head of Ma...

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McKay Interview: Dr Karin Von Hippel, Director General, RUSI from 2020-10-01T11:00:21

On this week's McKay Interview:
As we are based in Geneva, we are well aware of its long-standing multilateral reputation and its unrivalled position as the city of peace, negotiation and reco...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - Billie & Contradict from 2020-10-01T09:55:10

Big Screen, Little Screen - Billie & Contradict by WRS

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Project Open - environmental and geological issues from 2020-09-30T14:51:46

Project Open - environmental and geological issues by WRS

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Project Open - Pushback over traffic and business concerns from 2020-09-30T14:51:20

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Project Open - an overview of the development and its aims from 2020-09-30T14:48:35

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Health Matters: Covid-19 in those under 12 (29 Sept 2020) from 2020-09-29T17:06:31

With cold and flu season around the corner, Dr Michelle explains the latest guidelines from the Federal Office of Public Health about what to do if a child under 12 has respiratory symptoms that co...

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The Offbeat - gigs we'll mask up for this October from 2020-09-29T12:47:57

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Swiss Up! Last weekend's votes - analysis from 2020-09-29T08:16:30

On this week's Swiss Up, Dario looks back at the results over the weekend. Why the Swiss People's Party was the big loser and the surprise narrow victory of the fighter jet vote - and what happened...

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Learn More: The Kiva anti-bullying programme (28 September 2020) from 2020-09-28T10:41:44

On this week's Learn More we tackle the subject of bullying. It is a problem that all schools have from time to time. A new programme to stop bullying has been developed in Finland - and it's being...

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Un Roundup - Yemen prisoner swap and WHO influenza advice from 2020-09-28T09:56:18

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Dig It! Maples, moths and nudey neighbours from 2020-09-24T14:08:54

Garden Doctor Hester Macdonald steps into the studio with Katt Cullen to run through all of your garden questions.

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Ramona says "Don't Stop Believing" from 2020-09-24T13:10:34

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Ramona shares The Garden Song for #TBT from 2020-09-24T13:10:09

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Big Screen, Little Screen - Enola, Unhinged, A Nice Girl Like You from 2020-09-22T14:18:35

Today Suzi looks at two cinema films & a film on Netflix:

A Nice Girl Like You (cinema release)
Unhinged(cinema release)
Enola Holmes (Netflix)

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Ramona is "Feeling Good" on Monday from 2020-09-22T14:13:50

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Ramona plays Bob Dylan because "Things Have Changed" from 2020-09-22T14:13:26

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Health Matters: Organ Donation (22 September 2020) from 2020-09-22T10:58:18

Not something that everyone likes to talk about but in this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle explains how you can register your decision about organ donation in the Swiss National Organ Donor Reg...

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Swiss Up! Cantonal Votes (22 September 2020) from 2020-09-22T09:57:32

On this week's Swiss Up! Dario now looks at the cantonal votes due this weekend. Will Geneva opt for a minimum wage? Will Nidwalden cut corporate tax to one of the lowest in the world? And most cru...

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UN Roundup - Yemen, Belarus & the UN General Assembly from 2020-09-21T12:24:55

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Learn More: The IIL Serenity Plan for Covid-19 from 2020-09-21T09:26:28

These are difficult times for everyone. New rules, social distancing and mask wearing. The staff at the Institute International de Lancy in Geneva are making sure they’re ready for all eventualitie...

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McKay Interview: Round Table (21 September 2020) from 2020-09-17T14:53:46

Two years ago in Paris, I recorded a roundtable McKay Interview with people whose fingers were very much on the Parisienne pulse. Very recently, in this year of Covid19, I have done something simil...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - Tenet, Ratched & Seberg from 2020-09-15T09:48:40

Today Suzi looks at 2 films & 1 series for Big Screen, Little Screen:

- Tenet (cinema release - out already)
- Ratched (Netflix)
- Seberg (cinema release)

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Swiss Up! Upcoming Federal Votes (15 Sept 2020) from 2020-09-15T07:13:10

On this week's Swiss Up! Dario talks about the Federal votes due to be held on 27th September. There are a number as some votes have been pushed back due to the coronavirus lockdown. Will Switzerla...

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Un Roundup - 45th Human Rights Council from 2020-09-14T14:13:26

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Guillaume + Shaggy - going bananas for the weekend from 2020-09-11T14:01:01

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Guillaume chooses Kygo with Tina Turner #tbt from 2020-09-11T13:59:56

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Guillaume is straight out of the legs and abs class - and into the Black Eyed Peas from 2020-09-11T13:59:22

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Guillaume wants us to GET MOVING with Ofenbach & Quarterhead from 2020-09-11T13:59:19

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Guillaume explains why he became a fitness instructor + Dance Monkey from 2020-09-11T13:59:16

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Health Matters Echo 112 (9 September 2020) from 2020-09-09T06:01:44

This week Dr Michelle explains about the Echo112 Medical ID App which allows us to securely store important medical information and an electronic donor card that can be accessed by medical personal...

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Big Screen, Little Screen - David Copperfield, Volunteer, Thinking Of Ending Things from 2020-09-08T13:25:46

Today Suzi looks at 3 films:

The Personal History of David Copperfield (cinema release)
Volunteer (cinema release)
I'm Thinking of Ending Things (Netflix)

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Swiss Up! Ceneri Tunnel (8 September 2020) from 2020-09-08T09:41:03

On 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 ...

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UN Roundup - SDG exhibition #YouNeedToKnow & $95m appeal from 2020-09-07T13:54:26

7 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 (SDG...

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McKay Interview: Prof. Bill Durodie - University of Bath. from 2020-09-04T12:12:57

This 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 mo...

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Kids In Mind LIVE - Back to School from 2020-09-02T14:34:29

It'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 c...

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Kids In Mind LIVE - Boomerang kids: moving back with Mom & Dad from 2020-09-02T13:22:06

The 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 o...

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Kids In Mind LIVE - Depression and anxiety caused by Covid19 from 2020-09-02T12:35:54

Dr 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 pande...

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Health Matters: Is your mask compliant? (2 September 2020) from 2020-09-02T09:34:30

As 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 in...

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UN Roundup - Syria Constitutional talks and safety of journalists from 2020-08-31T13:46:49

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Giji loves the girl from Ipanema from 2020-08-28T12:00:59

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Dig It! Shady spots, ponds, fountains and grasses from 2020-08-27T14:12:43

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Giji is Uptown (Girl) from 2020-08-27T12:41:45

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Giji goes Downtown with Petula Clark from 2020-08-26T14:21:03

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Health Matters: The Positive Effects of Gratitude (26 August 2020) from 2020-08-26T12:54:39

La 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...

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Help Nevin search for her mystery man! from 2020-08-26T11:54:08

So, 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...

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The Sheriff of Geneva - Richard Williams from 2020-08-25T12:23:10

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UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks reconvene in Geneva today from 2020-08-24T13:43:13

24 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...

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McKay Interview: Lebanese film maker and cultural producer, Nabil Canaan (24 August 2020) from 2020-08-24T09:55:45

On 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 tea...

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Aaron plays AARON !!! from 2020-08-21T17:33:40

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Aaron remembers the 90s - The New Radicals #tbt from 2020-08-20T13:02:05

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Aaron is feeling "Good As Hell" after a 6am wake-up #humpday from 2020-08-19T14:38:29

Aaron is feeling "Good As Hell" after a 6am wake-up #humpday by WRS

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Aaron wishes he wrote Gods & Monsters, but Lana Del Rey got there first from 2020-08-18T12:15:33

Aaron wishes he wrote Gods & Monsters, but Lana Del Rey got there first by WRS

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Aaron chooses Paul Revere & The Raiders and 'Good Thing' from 2020-08-17T14:33:03

Aaron chooses Paul Revere & The Raiders and 'Good Thing' by WRS

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UN Roundup - Humanitarian Heroes and an urgent oil tanker issue in Yemen from 2020-08-17T11:33:48

17 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 ...

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Help the victims of the Beirut explosion: xpatria.org from 2020-08-13T09:44:17

Following 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 acc...

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Caustic Comedy - This Thursday in Geneva from 2020-08-11T08:59:11

We 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 t...

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Amy chooses Bob Marley and confirms she can now SWIM from 2020-08-07T15:25:43

Amy chooses Bob Marley and confirms she can now SWIM by WRS

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Amy shares childhood memories and Petula Clark's Downtown #tbt from 2020-08-06T11:42:17

Amy shares childhood memories and Petula Clark's Downtown #tbt by WRS

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Amy defies us not to get moving to Shakira's Waka Waka #WednesdayHumpDay from 2020-08-06T11:41:24

Amy defies us not to get moving to Shakira's Waka Waka #WednesdayHumpDay by WRS

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Amy asks 'Where Is The Love?' #tunetuesday from 2020-08-04T10:59:39

Amy asks 'Where Is The Love?' #tunetuesday by WRS

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Amy is in quarantine again, but feeling BRAVE #motivationalmonday from 2020-08-03T11:43:10

Amy is in quarantine again, but feeling BRAVE #motivationalmonday by WRS

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La Garenne - Wildlife rescue centre in Vaud from 2020-07-30T13:38:58

La 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 al...

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Walking 55 million steps with ESCA Cancer Support from 2020-07-29T15:08:35

Walking 55 million steps with ESCA Cancer Support by WRS

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UN Roundup - Wildfires in Siberia from 2020-07-27T13:15:48

UN Roundup - Wildfires in Siberia by WRS

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Dig It! Chillis, Cherries, Cats & Coriander from 2020-07-23T12:07:03

Garden 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 d...

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Daisy's having a dance party this weekend! from 2020-07-20T13:29:34

Daisy's having a dance party this weekend! by WRS

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UN Roundup - UN chief’s strongest appeal yet to tackle inequality from 2020-07-20T12:58:02

UN Roundup - UN chief’s strongest appeal yet to tackle inequality by WRS

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Prof CB Bhattacharya - Covid19 reset from 2020-07-17T11:10:49

With 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.

Pr...

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Daisy is 'Dancing In The Moonlight' for Throwback Thursday from 2020-07-16T11:58:44

Daisy is 'Dancing In The Moonlight' for Throwback Thursday by WRS

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Daisy says This Is Me - for a Wednesday hump day from 2020-07-15T13:11:24

Daisy says This Is Me - for a Wednesday hump day by WRS

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Daisy is Better in Color from 2020-07-15T13:10:47

Daisy is Better in Color by WRS

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Daisy is motivated by Fifth Harmony from 2020-07-15T13:10:14

Daisy is motivated by Fifth Harmony by WRS

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Dig It! Magical Swiss Gardens (13 July 2020) from 2020-07-13T13:45:51

This 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 gard...

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UN Roundup - Nelson Mandela virtual lecture from 2020-07-13T12:19:50

UN Roundup - Nelson Mandela virtual lecture by WRS

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McKay Interview: The Reverend Dr William McComish (13 July 2020) from 2020-07-09T13:01:32

This 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 R...

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Communication Coach Amy Carroll on talking through tension from 2020-07-09T11:18:36

Amy 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 th...

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Swiss Up! How Unemployment Insurance works (8 July 2020) from 2020-07-09T09:59:35

On 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.

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Health Matters: Basic Life Support during Covid-19 (9 July 2020) from 2020-07-09T07:08:09

Knowing 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 C...

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Gadget Guru - a fancy Weber BBQ thermometer from 2020-07-08T14:11:53

This week Paul Bristow looks at the gadgetry you need to move your BBQ into the 21st century.

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Gadget Guru - SwissCovid contact tracing app from 2020-07-08T14:09:47

Paul 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 t...

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Making Carouge part of your staycation from 2020-07-08T12:35:20

Today 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.

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The Third Wave of covid19 - humanitarian studies from 2020-07-07T12:30:03

The Third Wave of covid19 - humanitarian studies by WRS

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Dating in the new normal - Trea from SuccessMatch.ch speaks to us from 2020-07-07T09:22:18

While 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 t...

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UN Roundup - WHO announces hydroxychloroquine trials discontinued from 2020-07-06T11:50:40

6 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 discontin...

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Former UN Special Rapporteur calls for Palais Wilson re-name from 2020-07-06T10:38:30

In 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 si...

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Dig It! New nursery in Fribourg (6 July 2020) from 2020-07-06T06:13:30

This 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 expecte...

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Danai choses Enigma - Return to innocence from 2020-07-03T13:12:12

Danai choses Enigma - Return to innocence by WRS

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Danai AKA Coach D says "This Is How We Do It" from 2020-07-03T13:11:55

Danai AKA Coach D says "This Is How We Do It" by WRS

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Tom Elliot at DeVere from 2020-07-03T10:03:58

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Health Matters: Depression (2 July 2020) from 2020-07-02T06:06:07

Dr Michelle brings the next installment in her Mental Health Matters series, in this episode looking at treatment options for depression.

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Talking about teeth - kids and dentists from 2020-07-01T15:24:41

Adele 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 ch...

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ART SEEN - Meissen Porcelain at the Ariana from 2020-07-01T13:46:17

ART SEEN - Meissen Porcelain at the Ariana by WRS

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Danai chooses Rozalla for Tuuuune Tuesday from 2020-07-01T10:21:35

Danai chooses Rozalla for Tuuuune Tuesday by WRS

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Danai chooses feel good feelings with Luther Vandross from 2020-07-01T10:21:09

Danai chooses feel good feelings with Luther Vandross by WRS

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Swiss Up: Volunteering (30 June 2020) from 2020-06-30T14:02:41

Many 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.

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McKay Interview: Didier Pittet, infectious disease expert at the HUG from 2020-06-30T11:34:05

Michael 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 Patie...

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Danai chooses U2's Beautiful day 'because it always is' from 2020-06-29T14:55:19

Danai chooses U2's Beautiful day 'because it always is' by WRS

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Dig It: Roses (29 June 2020) from 2020-06-29T13:50:07

Last 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 we...

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UN Roundup - Impending Covid19 crisis in Syria from 2020-06-29T13:09:42

UN Roundup - Impending Covid19 crisis in Syria by WRS

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McKay Interview: Jo Hemmings: Behavioural Psychologist and TV Personality from 2020-06-26T12:12:48

Jo 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, s...

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Aurélie chooses Take On Me by A-ha for the weekend from 2020-06-26T10:21:06

Aurélie chooses Take On Me by A-ha for the weekend by WRS

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Rockmybaby - finding the right childcare professional in Switzerland from 2020-06-25T13:30:24

Rockmybaby - finding the right childcare professional in Switzerland by WRS

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Yoga & Mindfulness at Indiv Yoga's October retreat from 2020-06-25T13:27:56

Yoga & Mindfulness at Indiv Yoga's October retreat by WRS

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Aurélie chooses Lausanne band KAY JAM #tbt from 2020-06-25T13:02:50

Aurélie chooses Lausanne band KAY JAM #tbt by WRS

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Aurélie plays Foo Fighters from 2020-06-24T13:42:36

Aurélie plays Foo Fighters by WRS

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Health Matters: Covid App (24 June 2020) from 2020-06-24T10:42:15

Help 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.

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Swiss Up! The importance of the NZZ newspaper (23 June 2020) from 2020-06-23T13:32:42

On this week's Swiss Up, Dario Brander examines the importance of Switzerland's oldest newspaper - and one with a genuinely international reach - the NZZ.

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Aurélie and Kaleo's Vor í Vaglaskógi from 2020-06-23T12:55:01

Aurélie and Kaleo's Vor í Vaglaskógi by WRS

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Lily chooses Craig Cardiff to celebrate being safe, loved & home this weekend from 2020-06-22T13:31:20

Lily chooses Craig Cardiff to celebrate being safe, loved & home this weekend by WRS

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Lily throws back to the Summer Of '69 #tbt from 2020-06-22T13:30:05

Lily throws back to the Summer Of '69 #tbt by WRS

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Aurélie chooses Redbone for Motivational Monday from 2020-06-22T13:21:19

Aurélie chooses Redbone for Motivational Monday by WRS

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UN Roundup - Urgent Debate on police brutality from 2020-06-22T12:56:37

Image: 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, ...

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Dig It! Citrus (22 June 2020) from 2020-06-22T10:17:30

This 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 Sea...

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McKay Interview: Professor Simon Heffer on media and Covid-19 from 2020-06-22T09:26:37

On 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.

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Annecy International Animated Film Festival continues online from 2020-06-19T11:49:32

Annecy International Animated Film Festival continues online by WRS

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Tineka Smith on microaggression and continuing the BLM conversation from 2020-06-18T11:37:19

Tineka Smith on microaggression and continuing the BLM conversation by WRS

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TechSpark Academy - tech based summer camps for kids 8-18 years from 2020-06-17T13:24:22

Techspark 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 op...

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Health Matters: Dexamethasone (17 June 2020) from 2020-06-17T09:35:08

A potential breakthrough in the treatment for COVID-19? Dr Michelle explains the preliminary results of the RECOVERY trial and the promising news about dexamethasone.

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Les Elfes - language & adventure kids camps in Verbier from 2020-06-16T15:13:11

Photo courtesy of Les Elfes

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Swiss Up! Statues (16 June 2020) from 2020-06-16T13:46:24

As 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 a...

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UN Roundup! Cov19 and UNAIDS Chief Exec Winnie Byanyima from 2020-06-15T10:27:55

Image: Photo courtesy of UNAIDS

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Dig It! Botanica Week (15 June 2020) from 2020-06-15T06:11:54

Botanic 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 th...

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Plans to build a vault to save the good germs in Switzerland from 2020-06-12T09:20:41

Switzerland 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 ...

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McKay Interview: Juergen Stock, Secretary General INTERPOL (15 June 2020) from 2020-06-11T11:31:53

Michael'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 Organisa...

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Talking about Teeth - Orthodontics from 2020-06-10T13:03:45

Adent'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 ...

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Lily introduces her soul sister for 'Tune Tuesday' from 2020-06-10T12:49:02

Lily introduces her soul sister for 'Tune Tuesday' by WRS

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Lily btings us Canadian folk rock from Great Big Sea for Monday from 2020-06-10T12:45:16

Lily btings us Canadian folk rock from Great Big Sea for Monday by WRS

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Health Matters: Mental Health 2 (10 June 2020) from 2020-06-10T09:10:12

In 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 d...

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Racism Incidents from Counselling Practice - a Swiss report from 2020-06-09T13:36:01

A 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 He...

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Swiss Up! Mike Ben Peter (9 June 2020) from 2020-06-09T13:32:13

Two 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.

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Black Lives Matter! Tonya explains why she marches from 2020-06-09T13:03:44

Tonya 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 f...

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What's on at the UN? World Oceans Day from 2020-06-08T13:04:49

On 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...

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Dig It! Planting design book (8 June 2020) from 2020-06-08T05:44:23

This 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 s...

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McKay Interview: Dr Victoria Curzon-Price, Professor Emerita of Economics, University of Geneva from 2020-06-04T09:33:13

The 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 sci...

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Health Matters: Mental Health 1 (4 June 2020) from 2020-06-04T09:11:51

Dr 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 men...

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Louis Educational Consulting from 2020-06-03T14:19:06

Today 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...

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Swiss Up: Unlocking more this Saturday (2 June 2020) from 2020-06-02T13:40:16

Over 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 ...

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UN Roundup - Yemen pledge & response to the death of George Floyd from 2020-06-02T11:31:02

Assembly Hall. 11 March 2020. UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré.

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Hot composting with Hotbin from 2020-05-29T14:20:07

Send 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...

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Robert wants Beach Boys beach vibes this weekend from 2020-05-29T14:03:06

Robert wants Beach Boys beach vibes this weekend by WRS

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Robert recalls the Blur gig faux pas from 2020-05-29T14:02:44

Robert recalls the Blur gig faux pas by WRS

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Dig It! Willows (1 June 2020) from 2020-05-29T13:54:09

On this week's Hester gives us the low down on willows...

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Charly Caravane de Solidarité from 2020-05-28T14:23:15

Charly Caravane de Solidarité by WRS

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McKay Interview: Jean-Marc Rickli, Geneva Center for Security Policy from 2020-05-28T11:56:44

Michael'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 be...

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Today is World Menstrual Heath Day - Dr Virginia Kamowa talks to us from 2020-05-28T10:18:14

On 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 Counci...

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Robert plays 'Imagine' for Wednesday from 2020-05-27T12:07:30

Robert plays 'Imagine' for Wednesday by WRS

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Adent Dental Hygienist Martha Culig from 2020-05-27T11:56:43

Adent Dental Hygienist Martha Culig by WRS

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Health Matters: Ticks (27 May 2020) from 2020-05-27T06:21:46

Medical 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 impor...

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Swiss Up! Covid-19 impact to tourism (26 May 2020) from 2020-05-26T13:35:29

On 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 i...

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Tobias Blaha Bioparc Geneva from 2020-05-26T13:15:19

Tobias Blaha Bioparc Geneva by WRS

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Robert remembers seeing Pink Floyd live in the 80s from 2020-05-26T12:11:19

Robert remembers seeing Pink Floyd live in the 80s by WRS

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Dig It! Robot Lawn Mowers (18 May 2020) from 2020-05-26T11:18:49

This 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 ne...

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Robert welcomes you to Anzère and plays his motivational Monday tune from 2020-05-25T13:46:16

Robert welcomes you to Anzère and plays his motivational Monday tune by WRS

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Dig It: Noel Kingsbury and edible crops(25 May 2020) from 2020-05-25T06:19:25

This 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 Gu...

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Swiss Riviera Homes from 2020-05-22T14:13:01

Swiss Riviera Homes by WRS

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Caroline reminds us that's it's all ok, and we're HUMAN! from 2020-05-22T13:50:01

Caroline reminds us that's it's all ok, and we're HUMAN! by WRS

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Get food from around the world delivered to your home/office from 2020-05-22T09:33:35

If 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 an...

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Caroline has a new appreciation for 'The Power of Love' #tbt from 2020-05-21T13:03:16

Caroline has a new appreciation for 'The Power of Love' #tbt by WRS

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Serve The City - Can you help? from 2020-05-21T13:01:02

Serve The City - Can you help? by WRS

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McKay Interview: Dr. David Heymann, Professor of Epidemiology, London School of Tropical Medicine from 2020-05-21T11:34:11

On 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...

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Dr Rebecca Weber, the pressures of unlocking from 2020-05-21T09:39:18

As 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.

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Caroline's hump day message is 'Beneath Your Beautiful' from 2020-05-20T13:55:37

Caroline's hump day message is 'Beneath Your Beautiful' by WRS

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How the pandemic is changing lives - the European Broadcasting Union from 2020-05-20T10:00:20

Lockdowns 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 ...

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Explaining Transcendental Meditation - Léonard Stein from 2020-05-19T14:37:58

Explaining Transcendental Meditation - Léonard Stein by WRS

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Caroline explains chakras & plays Lady Gaga from 2020-05-19T14:05:14

Caroline explains chakras & plays Lady Gaga by WRS

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Swiss Up! P4 Laboratories in Switzerland (19 May 2020) from 2020-05-19T13:52:52

As 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 ...

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Hope of free beer for life drives new Dive Bär! from 2020-05-19T09:29:06

The 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 Dav...

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Health Matters: Not time to get complacent (19 May 2020) from 2020-05-19T04:35:40

We’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 F...

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Caroline plays 'Girl On Fire' - it's her motivational track! from 2020-05-18T12:04:10

Caroline plays 'Girl On Fire' - it's her motivational track! by WRS

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What's on at the UN? World Health Assembly & Day of the Bee from 2020-05-18T12:01:53

What's on at the UN? World Health Assembly & Day of the Bee by WRS

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Hard hit families accept care packages in Geneva from 2020-05-18T09:40:35

This 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...

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TPG Anne Hornung Soukup from 2020-05-15T14:50:25

Anne 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 queri...

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McKay Interview: Pierre Ruetschi, Director Geneva Press Club. from 2020-05-15T09:19:49

Michael 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-Chie...

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Sandra Helfenstein SBV from 2020-05-14T15:03:47

WRS 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...

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Irwin plays Stella Donnelly for TBT from 2020-05-14T14:19

Irwin plays Stella Donnelly for TBT by WRS

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Kate at TinyTalk from 2020-05-13T12:59:24

Kate at TinyTalk by WRS

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Irwin choses Swiss band 'Quiet Island' for a Wednesday 'hump day' from 2020-05-13T12:43:14

Irwin choses Swiss band 'Quiet Island' for a Wednesday 'hump day' by WRS

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How are pubs and restaurants dealing with the rules? from 2020-05-13T09:14:56

While 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 p...

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Fête de la Danse 2020 from 2020-05-12T14:39:49

Fête de la Danse 2020 by WRS

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Swiss Up Food Parcels (12 May 2020) from 2020-05-12T13:47:27

On 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 ...

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BooksBooksBooks Lausanne first day open from 2020-05-12T12:36:14

BooksBooksBooks Lausanne first day open by WRS

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Irwin confesses his hoarding habits and plays daydreamy JFDR from 2020-05-12T12:16:52

Irwin confesses his hoarding habits and plays daydreamy JFDR by WRS

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Irwin's Motivational Track Is From Edoardo Vianello from 2020-05-12T12:09:53

Irwin's Motivational Track Is From Edoardo Vianello by WRS

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What's on at the UN? Importance of finding the origins of Covid 19 from 2020-05-11T10:00:54

What's on at the UN? Importance of finding the origins of Covid 19 by WRS

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Dig It! Garden Masterclass (11 May 2020) from 2020-05-11T09:08:31

Want 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 rec...

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Claire Chooses Ashlinn Gray for the weekend (RADA Unearthed) from 2020-05-08T15:12:41

Claire Chooses Ashlinn Gray for the weekend (RADA Unearthed) by WRS

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Dr David Nabarro from the WHO speaks to WRS from 2020-05-08T09:15:56

The 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? ...

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Health Matters: Face Masks (7 May 2020) from 2020-05-07T13:37:58

Dr Michelle discusses face masks: When should you wear one? What type of mask should you wear and what other things should you think about?

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Claire chooses Johnny Clegg for 'throwback Thursday' - Scaterlings Of Africa from 2020-05-07T12:28:10

Claire chooses Johnny Clegg for 'throwback Thursday' - Scaterlings Of Africa by WRS

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Claire chooses South African Rapper Sho Madjozi from 2020-05-07T12:28:08

Claire chooses South African Rapper Sho Madjozi by WRS

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McKay Interview: Guy Ryder, Director General ILO from 2020-05-06T13:41:09

Many 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...

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Swiss Up! Parliament Moves due to Covid-19 (5 May 2020) from 2020-05-05T13:50:46

On 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 ne...

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Claire chooses Nana by Mi Casa from 2020-05-05T13:03:17

Claire chooses Nana by Mi Casa by WRS

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Preparing the kids for their return to school from 2020-05-05T12:58:55

Angela 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 par...

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Dig It! Asima Pawpaw (4 May 2020) from 2020-05-05T06:40:09

I'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 succ...

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McKay Interview: Dr Charles Jefford, University of Geneva (4 May 2020) from 2020-05-04T14:37:55

Michael'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,...

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Claire chooses Black Motions 'Joy Joy' for Motivational Monday from 2020-05-04T12:25:08

Claire chooses Black Motions 'Joy Joy' for Motivational Monday by WRS

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What's on at the UN? UNICEF vaccine concerns & UNHCR refugee helplines overloaded from 2020-05-04T12:06:50

This 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 ...

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Writing your will in Switzerland is easy from 2020-05-01T11:58:39

Angela 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 ...

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Good cyber security practices for a home office from 2020-05-01T11:47:54

Ryan at VICI agency explains some good practices to protect ourselves from online attacks and phishing, especially for the home office.

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Ryan has a 'Date with the Night' from 2020-05-01T11:36:17

Ryan has a 'Date with the Night' by WRS

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Sam's report on the Bridge at Grilly from 2020-05-01T11:14:50

Sam's report on the Bridge at Grilly by WRS

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What do the new measures from May 11th mean? from 2020-05-01T09:18:20

Marco 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, w...

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Ryan chooses Calaboos - Electricity (OMD cover) + FULL SONG from 2020-04-30T11:41:04

Ryan chooses Calaboos - Electricity (OMD cover) + FULL SONG by WRS

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Ryan choose Ride 'Vapour Trail' to get him through the 'hump day' from 2020-04-29T11:48:03

Ryan choose Ride 'Vapour Trail' to get him through the 'hump day' by WRS

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The Business Harbour - helping consultants and entrepreneurs from 2020-04-29T11:40:37

The 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...

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Swiss Up! Covid-19 Contact App (28 April 2020) from 2020-04-28T12:58:37

On 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 ap...

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Ryan plays Union of Knives on tuuuune Tuesday from 2020-04-28T12:53:40

Ryan plays Union of Knives on tuuuune Tuesday by WRS

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SwisSkiSafari from 2020-04-28T12:46:44

Founder, expedition leader and creative lead of SwisSkiSafari, Danielle Stynes is an Australian-born adventurer creating luxury, tailor-made alpine experiences for private groups.

Daniell...

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Dig It! Listener Questions (27 April 2020) from 2020-04-28T12:22:44

This 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 offic...

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Gadget Guru - coding music with Sonic Pi from 2020-04-28T11:35:12

Gadget Guru - coding music with Sonic Pi by WRS

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Health Matters: Should you get tested? (28 April 2020) from 2020-04-28T11:00:51

COVID-19 – should I be tested before I return to work? Dr Michelle answers this and some other frequently asked questions about testing.

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What's on at the UN? International Labour Organization (ILO) talking PPE from 2020-04-27T12:49:01

Today, 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 ch...

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Ryan's motivational track is from UK band South from 2020-04-27T11:44:57

Ryan's motivational track is from UK band South by WRS

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McKay Interview - Covid-19 special: Mario Possamai (27 April 2020) from 2020-04-27T09:23:44

This 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 mo...

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Rachel's song for the weekend is Daft Punk! from 2020-04-24T13:13:22

Rachel's song for the weekend is Daft Punk! by WRS

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Lets focus on the good news #Save2020 from 2020-04-24T10:10:43

Amid 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 eac...

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Geneva businessman and philanthropist Abdallah Chatila from 2020-04-24T10:01:03

Millions 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 philanthropis...

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Albatross - help for small businesses from 2020-04-23T12:25:47

Albatross - help for small businesses by WRS

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Rachel loved New Kids On The Block when she was 12! from 2020-04-23T12:08:04

Rachel loved New Kids On The Block when she was 12! by WRS

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Health Matters: Hay Fever or Covid-19? pt 2 (23 April 2020) from 2020-04-23T10:21:17

Dr 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 ...

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Lyn Stickland - Belle Ferme from 2020-04-22T13:36:31

Lyn Stickland - Belle Ferme by WRS

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Rachel's Wednesday track brings all the boys to the yard from 2020-04-22T12:41:30

Rachel's Wednesday track brings all the boys to the yard by WRS

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Organic Mondays - calling all planet-loving menstruators! from 2020-04-22T12:38:51

Organic Mondays - calling all planet-loving menstruators! by WRS

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Swiss Up! How we're changing our behaviour (21 April 2020) from 2020-04-21T13:21:14

On this edition of Swiss Up! Dario looks at how our habits are changing due to the virus and the lockdown - obviously we're not wearing as much make up - but also we're not washing enough!

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Heading back to work? More questions on workers' rights in Switzerland from 2020-04-21T12:31:27

Today Renuka Cavadini from Page & Partners, based in Geneva, answers your questions about the eligibility of those who will receive an extra 120 days of chômage. She also looks at grace periods tha...

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Rachel loves Julie Kay Jensen's 'No Heartbeat' + FULL SONG from 2020-04-21T12:06:16

Rachel loves Julie Kay Jensen's 'No Heartbeat' + FULL SONG by WRS

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Rachel is motivated with Jonas Blue from 2020-04-21T08:12:01

Rachel is motivated with Jonas Blue by WRS

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Health Matters: Hay Fever Or Covid 19? (21 April 2020) from 2020-04-21T06:07

Hay fever and COVID-19 – how can I tell the difference and am I more likely to get severe infection? Dr Michelle explains all.

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Millions of Masks for sale in Switzerland from 2020-04-20T10:04:28

Millions of masks and other medical equipment is arriving in Geneva everyday. The Geneva based philanthropist Abdallah Chatila, head of the m3 group, is financing an air-bridge from China to Switze...

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McKay Interview: Covid 19 special - Bob Bishop (20 April 2020) from 2020-04-20T06:47:49

In this new COVID-19 series of McKay Interviews, Michael will be asking different experts their views on the pandemic and how it will develop - and ultimately defeated. This week, Michael is speaki...

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Dig It! Gardening reading (20 April 2020) from 2020-04-20T06:13:04

If you're looking for some thoughtful, garden-based reading, then the newly-published "A History of Gardening in 50 Objects" by George Drower, published by The History Press might be just the thing...

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What happened at yesterday's Bern press conference? from 2020-04-17T09:10:01

We spoke to Marco who is a Swiss journalist and has a Twitter feed, in English, with all the latest news on COVID-19 in Switzerland. He followed and tweeted all the latest information about the upc...

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The International University in Geneva - get two degrees in one from 2020-04-15T15:11:18

The International University in Geneva has a wide range of courses and an opportunity to earn two degrees at the same time due to a link with the University of Plymouth in the UK. Mark Butcher spea...

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Lianne's throwback track is from Old Crow Medicine Show from 2020-04-15T14:30:13

Lianne's throwback track is from Old Crow Medicine Show by WRS

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Lianne says Avicii makes her smile! from 2020-04-15T14:30:11

Lianne says Avicii makes her smile! by WRS

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Lianne encourages us all to sing along with Bon Jovi from 2020-04-15T14:28:59

Lianne encourages us all to sing along with Bon Jovi by WRS

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Lianne plays London Grammar on 'Tuuuune Tuesday' from 2020-04-15T14:27:50

Lianne plays London Grammar on 'Tuuuune Tuesday' by WRS

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Allison Ochs - kids' books about coronavirus from 2020-04-15T14:26:25

Allison Ochs has teamed up with the EPFL in Lausanne and written 3 books about the coronavirus, targeting children aged 5-11 years old. They're available online and free to download.

Thes...

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Health Matters: Five-Up App (14 April 2020) from 2020-04-14T09:30:26

In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle gives a shout out to the Five Up smartphone App, a way of connecting neighbourhoods and communities together so that they can help and support each other, partic...

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Dig It! More about heucheras (14 April 2020) from 2020-04-14T09:25:01

Heucheras are one of my favourite plants for low-maintenance, easy-going year round colour. Find out more from expert grower Simon from AllPlants, who was showing a collection of some of the best h...

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Denise plays R.E.M. - in a throwback to 1988 from 2020-04-10T13:23

Denise plays R.E.M. - in a throwback to 1988 by WRS

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Denise talks about a 12th birthday party and plays Saint Motel from 2020-04-10T13:21:18

Denise talks about a 12th birthday party and plays Saint Motel by WRS

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An 18th Birthday party in 'lockdown' - how to make someone's day magical from 2020-04-10T13:13:19

This was not the special day that Chené had planned for her daughter's 18th birthday! However, she made some adjustments and it turned out to be a very magical day indeed.

Chené Koscielny...

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Dr David Nabarro Clip from 2020-04-10T11:25:49

Dr David Nabarro Clip by WRS

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WHO - special envoy for Covid-19, David Nabarro. from 2020-04-10T10:23:23

David Nabarro is the Special Envoy for the World Health Organisation for Covid-19 and is a Professor of Global Health at Imperial College London. He spoke to Mark and Katt about the measures to ta...

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Denise starts off the week with Rachel Platten's 'Fight Song' from 2020-04-08T14:10:16

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It's an uncertain time for many people who are concerned about their jobs. But you do have rights and there is government money available.

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McKay Interview: James Breiding - author of 'Too Small to Fail' (6 April 2020) from 2020-04-03T12:55:11

This week, Michael McKay speaks to author and thinker James Breiding. His latest book 'Too Small to Fail - why some small nations outperform bigger ones and how they are reshaping the world'.

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Swiss Up! The Swiss story of hand sanitizer (3 April 2020) from 2020-04-03T12:43:17

The necessity of hand sanitizer is not lost on any of us at the moment. But its invention has a Swiss background, led to a hand washing regime followed around the world and the inventors passed up...

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Andrew chooses Simon And Garfunkel for Throwback Thursday from 2020-04-02T11:11:28

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Health Matters: Antibody Testing (2 April 2020) from 2020-04-02T09:43:38

Dr Michelle discusses antibody testing for COVID-19, its relevance, and how antibody testing is being used in Switzerland at the moment.

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Swiss Up! Swiss Federal Health Office and Daniel Koch (31 March 2020) from 2020-03-31T14:03:38

On this edition of Swiss Up, Dario looks at the work of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health - and the head of the communicable disease division, Daniel Koch - who's now a household name in Sw...

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Prof. Karl Blanchet - The Third Wave of Covid-19 from 2020-03-31T11:27:44

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Health Matters: Covid-19 Psychological Health (31 March 2020) from 2020-03-31T05:51:44

Dr Michelle speaks with psychological counsellor Susanna Harkonen about self-help strategies to manage fear and anxiety around COVID-19 plus hears about the counselling that Susanna offers online. ...

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What's on at the UN? $2 billion humanitarian response plan for covid-19 + pets from 2020-03-30T14:25:54

Daniel Johnson gives us the up to date Covid-19 figures from the last 24 hours and provides us with information on the $2 billion UN global humanitarian response plan launched last week for least d...

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Daniel's final tune for the week is all about mischief! from 2020-03-30T11:44:20

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Daniel's 'hump day' track is Aretha Franklin - Respect from 2020-03-30T11:43:06

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Dig It! Primroses (30 March 2020) from 2020-03-30T05:50:05

If you're still able to get out and enjoy local woods, or just have a messy lawn, like me, you'll have noticed the welcome appearance of primroses in the last few weeks. Elizabeth Lawson's book "Pr...

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Many people are understandably concerned and confused about their working rights as many are told to work from home, or forced to go into the office.

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Health Matters: Covid-19: Ali's story (25 March 2020) from 2020-03-25T04:33:43

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As schools across the country have now closed, parents are now taking on the daunting task of homeschooling their kids. Angus Macdonald has put together some top tips for all children working from ...

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Health Matters: Adapting to Corona Virus stress (23 March 2020) from 2020-03-23T13:29:09

As home schooling enters its second week in Switzerland and those of us who can are continuing to adapt to teleworking, Dr Michelle talks about coping with stress at this difficult time.

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What's on at the UN? Antonio Guterres to launch COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan from 2020-03-23T11:37:30

Daniel Johnson from the United Nations brings us up to date with the latest figures from the WHO on coronavirus and Antonia Guterres is to launch the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan - wh...

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McKay Interview: Morten Scholer, author of Coffee and Wine (23 March 2020) from 2020-03-23T10:30:14

On this edition of the McKay Interview - Michael speaks with Morten Scholer, who's written a book about arguably two of the most important things in the western world - coffee and wine.

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Latest exam news - what the crises means for the IB and the Maturité from 2020-03-23T09:58:19

Sean Power, Director General of the Institut Florimont in Geneva explains how the International Baccalaureate will determine grades and the latest plans for the Swiss Maturité.

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Dig It! Micro Greens (23 March 2020) from 2020-03-23T05:02:45

It's the time of year when keen gardeners are starting to plant the first seeds for the vegetable plots. If you'd like to have a go for the first time, here are a few suggestions, including easy ve...

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Michelle is seeking sunshine - George Michael & Elton John from 2020-03-20T11:54:07

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Kids in Mind: talking to children about Covid-19 from 2020-03-19T10:40:57

Family routines will be disrupted at the moment and young children will sense the uncertainty and the fear from parents and their friends.

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Health Matters: avoid ibuprofen for Covid-19 from 2020-03-19T10:05:46

Dr Michelle explains the advice to avoid ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms – take paracetamol instead. You can find a list of ibuprofen and paracetamol-based drugs available in Switzerland here: http...

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Following the cancellation of the 34th edition of the Fribourg International Film Festival, the organisers shifted their focus to creating a 34.5 abridged edition of their 2020 programme.

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A few days ago a Zurich based Swiss journalist decided there needed to be an English language news feed on the latest Corona Virus information in Switzerland. It has already got thousands of follow...

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Health Matters Covid 18 March 2020 from 2020-03-18T11:54:31

In today’s special Health Matters update, Dr Michelle discusses COVID-19 symptoms based on what we know so far.

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John Zimmer has always had an appreciation for good public speaking. He believes that with practice and commitment anyone can improve their public speaking skills.

John has had plenty of ...

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3 - Katt tries to convince Mark to do the zipline (and talks jewels!) by WRS

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Dig It! Tree Houses (16 March 2020) from 2020-03-16T12:22:31

With all the terrible and stressful news around right now, take a moment to dream a little with Alain Laurens, founder of the leading European tree house company, La Cabane Perchée http://www.la-ca...

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Health Matters: Flatten the curve, March 2020 from 2020-03-16T12:18:19

In a special Health Matters COVID-19 update, Dr Michelle explains why we need to ‘stay at home’ and also about the Corona Check online tool if we’re worried about symptoms: https://coronavirus.unis...

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Notebynote Singers from 2020-03-13T12:57:46

Sue Lake runr a number of choirs, concerts & events around the Nyon area. One of them is a 'community choir' called the 'notebynote singers'. This group is open to all ladies, regardless of previou...

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Health Matters: Covid-19, be safe at work (10 March 2020) from 2020-03-10T14:18:37

Dr Michelle explains the new advice from the Federal Office of Public Health for workplaces, including special measures for those at higher risk of developing severe illness.

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Dig It! Yellow Shrubs? (9 March 2020) from 2020-03-10T14:13:26

Don't like yellow in the garden? Try Viburnum x bodnantense "Dawn" or "Charles Lamont" with pale pink flowers and lots of fragrance, or the shrubby honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima, which rejoic...

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McKay Interview: Philip Barnes, MD of the Savoy Hotel, London (9 March 2020) from 2020-03-10T10:12:56

On this edition of the McKay Interview, Micheal speaks to Philip Barnes, the Managing Director of one of the world's top hotels - the Savoy in London. Michael also discovers a Geneva link with the ...

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Robert from Manivelle Coop from 2020-03-05T13:25:03

Robert from Manivelle Coop by WRS

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Vinokilo from 2020-03-04T09:03:04

Vinokilo by WRS

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Health Matters: Corona Virus. Advice to protect yourself (3 March 2020) from 2020-03-03T16:00:26

With the number of cases of Coronavirus continuing to increase in Switzerland and the situation changing every day, the most important thing for all of us is to stay calm and do our best to protect...

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FIFDH 2020 from 2020-03-03T12:45:43

FIFDH 2020 by WRS

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Gadget Guru - Fablabs and makerspaces from 2020-03-03T11:45:24

Makerspaces, hackerspaces and fablabs are creative spaces where people come together to create, DIY and learn!! They often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and t...

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What's on at the UN? WHO Press Conference from 2020-03-02T12:05:12

Watch the WHO Press Conference about Covid-19 on webtv.un.org

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ART SEEN - Things Fall Apart from 2020-03-02T10:43:47

ART SEEN - Things Fall Apart by WRS

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Suzi needs some of that Barns Courtney motivation! from 2020-03-02T10:31:18

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Dig It! Listener Questions (2 March 2020) from 2020-03-02T06:14:47

Mark has moved into a new house with a garden, but doesn't recognise some of the trees and shrubs. What are the best apps and books for identification and basic care? Listen in to find out.

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Carey plays a Choose a Tune First: Calaboos - Icarus (FULL VERSION) from 2020-02-28T13:44:45

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Carey's favourite song EVER from 2020-02-27T13:53:37

Carey's favourite song EVER by WRS

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Carey's unstoppable 'hump day' track from 2020-02-27T13:53:18

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What's on at the UN? "Doin' My Drugs" from 2020-02-25T16:17:35

Another busy week at the UN includes a CinéONU screening of "Doin' My Drugs" on zero discrimination day - Sunday 1 March.

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Health Matters: Corona Virus, protect yourself (25 February 2020) from 2020-02-25T14:34:49

As fears about Coronavirus mount, Dr Michelle explains how we can best protect ourselves and others against infection. Find information from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health about the late...

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Gadget Guru - What on earth is a 'smart potato'? from 2020-02-25T13:56:13

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Gadget Guru - The new Lenovo laptop from 2020-02-25T13:55:17

Gadget Guru - The new Lenovo laptop by WRS

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Carey chooses 'Bat For Lashes' for a 'Tuuuune Tuesday' from 2020-02-25T11:42:33

Carey chooses 'Bat For Lashes' for a 'Tuuuune Tuesday' by WRS

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Carey kicks of our week with Hozier ft. Mavis Staples from 2020-02-25T11:40:07

Carey kicks of our week with Hozier ft. Mavis Staples by WRS

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GEDS - Gatsby from 2020-02-25T11:19:29

The Geneva English Drama Society perform Gatsby!
25 - 29 February 2020 at the Théâtre Pitoëff in Geneva.

Directed by Christina Vasala Kokkinaki, the show brings glamour, passion, and...

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Dig It: Watering systems (24 February 2020) from 2020-02-25T10:32:48

With the changing climate bringing more challenging conditions for our garden and container plants, now's the time to think about watering systems - more efficient, less wasteful and better targete...

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Health Matters: Dental Hygiene Clinics (25 February 2020) from 2020-02-25T10:30:01

In the last in the series talking about all things teeth-related, Dr Michelle speaks with dentist Dr Robin Thomas and dental hygienist Aurelie, about what sets their Dental Hygiene Clinics apart fr...

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Viki's theme for the weekend is from RENT from 2020-02-21T11:19:55

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Sky's the Limit: Mauritius (2nd March 2020) from 2020-02-20T11:41:28

Sky's the Limit: Mauritius (2nd March 2020) by WRS

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Viki's 'Throwback Thursday' track in five, four, three, two, one... from 2020-02-20T10:46:39

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Swiss Up! PUK (24 Feb 2020) from 2020-02-19T15:00:26

On this edition of Swiss Up!, Dario has been inspired by the recent Crypto encryption scandal and considers the possibility of the formation of a Parliamentary Commision of Inquiry / Parlamentarisc...

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Viki wants a kiki from 2020-02-19T10:17:16

Viki wants a kiki by WRS

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Viki's tuuuune is bulletproof from 2020-02-19T09:48:08

Viki's tuuuune is bulletproof by WRS

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Viki's going "the distance" on Monday from 2020-02-19T09:48:03

Viki's going "the distance" on Monday by WRS

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Yaron's roaring towards the weekend from 2020-02-19T09:47:16

Yaron's roaring towards the weekend by WRS

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Yaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams from 2020-02-19T09:46:37

Yaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams by WRS

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Yaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day from 2020-02-19T09:46:04

Yaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day by WRS

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Yaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday) from 2020-02-19T09:45:49

Yaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday) by WRS

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Yaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday' from 2020-02-19T09:45:10

Yaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday' by WRS

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Dig It! Plant Parenting (17 February 2020) from 2020-02-17T12:43:41

If you would like to have a go at making more of the plants you love, the Leslie Halleck's new book, published by Timber Press, and titled "Plant Parenting" is exactly what you're looking for. Have...

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McKay Interview: Anne Marie De Weck, president of the BSCC from 2020-02-17T12:35:56

Michael has a special programme for you today; and a special Guest! She is a good colleague and friend of his who has been at the very top of an organisation that he has personally been very clos...

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What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism from 2020-02-17T11:43:22

What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism by WRS

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Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland from 2020-02-17T11:13:42

Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland by WRS

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Green Condom Club - the vegan condom from 2020-02-14T14:33:13

Green Condom Club - the vegan condom by WRS

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Health Matters Exercise Walk 'n' Talk (13 February 2020) from 2020-02-13T12:17:32

Exercise is the best medicine! Dr Michelle explains the health benefits of physical activity and invites listeners to join monthly Walk n'Talk for Wellbeing events - free initiatives open to anyone...

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The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva) from 2020-02-12T14:59:46

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva) by WRS

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The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern) from 2020-02-12T14:59:44

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern) by WRS

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The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich) from 2020-02-12T14:59:41

The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich) by WRS

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Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois from 2020-02-12T11:31:45

Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois by WRS

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Gadget Guru - Repair cafes from 2020-02-11T09:07:44

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Marie is getting ready for the weekend with more Jacob Collier! from 2020-02-11T09:04:05

Marie is getting ready for the weekend with more Jacob Collier! by WRS

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Health Matters: Corona virus pt 2 (4 February 2020) from 2020-02-10T16:11:50

Coronavirus update: Dr Michelle discusses the current advice from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health and explains about 2 Coronavirus hotlines:
For the public - 058 463 0000
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Dig It! The wonders of hydrangeas (10 February 2020) from 2020-02-10T16:09:25

Of all spring flowers, I think hyacinths are my favourite. I like the shape of the petals and the fragrance and I was blown away when I came face to face with a brand new hydrangea at Groot Groen P...

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American International Women's Club of Geneva from 2020-02-10T12:41:40

This Wednesday 12 February, the AIWC of Geneva will open their doors to their Clubrooms and host an open house event between 10:00am-12:00pm.

Are you interested in learning more about the ...

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Extinction Rebellion - Abigael offers insight ahead of Geneva action from 2020-02-06T08:53:22

Abigael from Extinction Rebellion joins me to explain the 3 demands and 10 principles of Extinction Rebellion.

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Marie gets through 'hump day' with Chaka Khan from 2020-02-06T08:50:37

Marie gets through 'hump day' with Chaka Khan by WRS

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Marie's throwback Thursday track is Earth, Wind & Fire from 2020-02-06T08:50:03

Marie's throwback Thursday track is Earth, Wind & Fire by WRS

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Health Matters: Corona Virus 2 (4 February 2020) from 2020-02-05T10:58:44

Coronavirus update: Dr Michelle discusses the current advice from the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health and explains about 2 Coronavirus hotlines:

For the public - 058 463 0000
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Marie says 'tuuuune' to Stevie Wonder from 2020-02-04T14:47:49

Marie says 'tuuuune' to Stevie Wonder by WRS

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Gadget Guru - Lumibee 3d printer from 2020-02-04T11:41:49

Things get meta.
This is the 3D printer that you need a 3D printer to print.
We like the recycled phone use though!

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Kids In Mind: The Latency Phase pt 4 (27 February 2020) from 2020-02-03T14:49:07

In this series of programmes, Dr Rebecca Weber talks about the 'Latency Phase' of child development. The time between 5 and 12 years old. In this show - why parents should take a close look at the ...

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Kids In Mind: The Latency Phase pt 3 (20 February 2020) from 2020-02-03T14:45:38

In this series of programmes, Dr Rebecca Weber talks about the 'Latency Phase' of child development. The time between 5 and 12 years old. Development between 8 and 12.

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Kids In Mind: The Latency Phase pt 2 (13 February 2020) from 2020-02-03T14:43:18

In this series of programmes, Dr Rebecca Weber talks about the 'Latency Phase' of child development. The time between 5 and 12 years old. In this show - how a child develops between the ages of 5 a...

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Kids In Mind: The Latency Phase pt 1 (6 February 2020) from 2020-02-03T14:39:51

In this series of programmes, Dr Rebecca Weber talks about the 'Latency Phase' of child development. The time between 5 and 12 years old. In this show - the two sections of latency.

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