World Radio Switzerland

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Society & Culture

What's World Radio Switzerland about?

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

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World Radio Switzerland episodes:

02.11.2021
Health Matters: COVID Vaccine update (10 Feb 2021)
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?
02.10.2021
How Jim's British Market is coping with Brexit
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 products from the UK into the EU’s single...
02.09.2021
Swiss Up: Appenzell Women getting the vote in 1990! (9 February 2021)
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.
02.08.2021
UN Roundup - Mark Lowcock steps down as UN’s Emergency Relief Chief
UN Roundup - Mark Lowcock steps down as UN’s Emergency Relief Chief by WRS
02.08.2021
McKay Interview: Michael Moller - GESDA (8 February 2021)
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 energetic man down! And he...
02.03.2021
Health Matters Zoe's Story (3 February 2021)
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 with beautiful, elegant yet functional items to...
02.03.2021
Nelly Bettens on the crocodile siblings she's studying in Geneva
Nelly Bettens on the crocodile siblings she's studying in Geneva by WRS
02.02.2021
IUG Open Day
IUG Open Day by WRS
02.02.2021
Swiss Up: 50th Anniversary of Women Votes (2 February 2021)
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...
02.01.2021
UN Roundup - Libyan Dialogue, Central African Republic displacement , WHO update
UN Roundup - Libyan Dialogue, Central African Republic displacement , WHO update by WRS
01.29.2021
Antigel - a fight for culture and the Antigel run
Antigel - a fight for culture and the Antigel run by WRS
01.28.2021
Learn More - Creating structure around homework and screentime
Learn More - Creating structure around homework and screentime by WRS
01.27.2021
The International Career Couple Handbook - interview with Paul Vanderbroeck
The International Career Couple Handbook - interview with Paul Vanderbroeck by WRS
01.27.2021
Health Matters: Vaccine Reactions (27 January 2021)
In this episode, Dr Michelle looks at COVID vaccine side effects and discusses reported adverse reactions in Switzerland so far.
01.26.2021
FIFDH Impact Day - Laura Longobardi
FIFDH Impact Day - Laura Longobardi by WRS
01.25.2021
UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks & Holocaust remembrance events
UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks & Holocaust remembrance events by WRS
02.20.2020
Sky's the Limit: Mauritius (2nd March 2020)
Sky's the Limit: Mauritius (2nd March 2020) by WRS
02.20.2020
Viki's 'Throwback Thursday' track in five, four, three, two, one...
Viki's 'Throwback Thursday' track in five, four, three, two, one... by WRS
02.19.2020
Swiss Up! PUK (24 Feb 2020)
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 / Parlamentarische Untersuchungskommission (PUK).
02.19.2020
Viki wants a kiki
Viki wants a kiki by WRS
02.19.2020
Viki's tuuuune is bulletproof
Viki's tuuuune is bulletproof by WRS
02.19.2020
Viki's going "the distance" on Monday
Viki's going "the distance" on Monday by WRS
02.19.2020
Yaron's roaring towards the weekend
Yaron's roaring towards the weekend by WRS
02.19.2020
Yaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams
Yaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams by WRS
02.19.2020
Yaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day
Yaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day by WRS
02.19.2020
Yaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday)
Yaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday) by WRS
02.19.2020
Yaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday'
Yaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday' by WRS
02.17.2020
Dig It! Plant Parenting (17 February 2020)
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 a listen to find...
02.17.2020
Dig It! Plant Parenting (17 February 2020)
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 a listen to find...
02.17.2020
McKay Interview: Anne Marie De Weck, president of the BSCC
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 close...
02.17.2020
McKay Interview: Anne Marie De Weck, president of the BSCC
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 close...
02.17.2020
What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism
What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism by WRS
02.17.2020
What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism
What's on at the UN? The Evolution of Multilateralism by WRS
02.17.2020
Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland
Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland by WRS
02.17.2020
Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland
Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland by WRS
02.14.2020
Green Condom Club - the vegan condom
Green Condom Club - the vegan condom by WRS
02.14.2020
Green Condom Club - the vegan condom
Green Condom Club - the vegan condom by WRS
02.13.2020
Health Matters Exercise Walk 'n' Talk (13 February 2020)
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 and taking place in Zug, Vevey and Divonne-les-Bains. Next...
02.13.2020
Health Matters Exercise Walk 'n' Talk (13 February 2020)
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 and taking place in Zug, Vevey and Divonne-les-Bains. Next...
02.12.2020
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva)
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva) by WRS
02.12.2020
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva)
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 1) - Feb 2020 - CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA (Geneva) by WRS
02.12.2020
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern)
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern) by WRS
02.12.2020
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern)
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 2) - Feb 2020 - J DILLA Tribute (Fribourg/Bern) by WRS
02.12.2020
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich)
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich) by WRS
02.12.2020
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich)
The Offbeat with Max Haft (part 3) - Feb 2020 - NAHAWA DOUMBIA (Zurich) by WRS
02.12.2020
Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois
Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois by WRS
02.12.2020
Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois
Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois by WRS
02.11.2020
Gadget Guru - Repair cafes
Gadget Guru - Repair cafes by WRS
02.11.2020
Gadget Guru - Repair cafes
Gadget Guru - Repair cafes by WRS
02.11.2020
Marie is getting ready for the weekend with more Jacob Collier!
Marie is getting ready for the weekend with more Jacob Collier! by WRS

What's World Radio Switzerland about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

World Radio Switzerland episodes:

Health Matters: COVID Vaccine update (10 Feb 2021)

How Jim's British Market is coping with Brexit

Swiss Up: Appenzell Women getting the vote in 1990! (9 February 2021)

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

McKay Interview: Michael Moller - GESDA (8 February 2021)

Health Matters Zoe's Story (3 February 2021)

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

IUG Open Day

Swiss Up: 50th Anniversary of Women Votes (2 February 2021)

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

Antigel - a fight for culture and the Antigel run

Learn More - Creating structure around homework and screentime

The International Career Couple Handbook - interview with Paul Vanderbroeck

Health Matters: Vaccine Reactions (27 January 2021)

FIFDH Impact Day - Laura Longobardi

UN Roundup - Syria constitutional talks & Holocaust remembrance events

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

Viki's 'Throwback Thursday' track in five, four, three, two, one...

Swiss Up! PUK (24 Feb 2020)

Viki wants a kiki

Viki's tuuuune is bulletproof

Viki's going "the distance" on Monday

Yaron's roaring towards the weekend

Yaron throws back to a roadtrip with Robbie Williams

Yaron plays John Newman to get over the hump day

Yaron has 'No Roots' (Tuesday)

Yaron plays Sam Tinnesz for a legendary 'motivational Monday'

Dig It! Plant Parenting (17 February 2020)

Dig It! Plant Parenting (17 February 2020)

McKay Interview: Anne Marie De Weck, president of the BSCC

McKay Interview: Anne Marie De Weck, president of the BSCC

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

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

Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland

Dechen - Tibetan mantras from Switzerland

Green Condom Club - the vegan condom

Green Condom Club - the vegan condom

Health Matters Exercise Walk 'n' Talk (13 February 2020)

Health Matters Exercise Walk 'n' Talk (13 February 2020)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois

Rachel Gordy on Louis(e) Bourgeois

Gadget Guru - Repair cafes

Gadget Guru - Repair cafes

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