swissinfo.ch- Audio Podcasts http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:32:02 GMT Copyright2013, swissinfo. swissinfo swissinfo Weekly current affairs roundup swissinfo emarketing@swissinfo.ch no swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Performance in art, and art in performance http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/06/epod_2013_06_14-36164206-128k.mp3 Art is many things to many people, from buskers on the streets of Art Basel to controversial banned photographs in the Facebook era. And for some American singers, it means re-discovering their Swiss roots through music . Swissinfo Art is many things to many people, from buskers on the streets of Art Basel to controversial banned photographs in the Facebook era. And for some American singers, it means re-discovering their Swiss roots through music . Art is many things to many people, from buskers on the streets of Art Basel to controversial banned photographs in the Facebook era. And for some American singers, it means re-discovering their Swiss roots through music . No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:04 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/06/epod_2013_06_14-36164206-128k.mp3 Crowds and volcanoes vent their fury http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/06/epod_2013_06_07-36081916-128k.mp3 All is not so quiet in the East while the Swiss pay closer attention to an airborne threat from the west.
 Swissinfo All is not so quiet in the East while the Swiss pay closer attention to an airborne threat from the west. All is not so quiet in the East while the Swiss pay closer attention to an airborne threat from the west. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 8 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/06/epod_2013_06_07-36081916-128k.mp3 Saving lives, fabric and cash http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_31-36013218-128k.mp3 The Clean Clothes Campaign demands better working conditions in the garment industry, old kimonos get a brand-new look, and savvy women swap their cast-offs. Swissinfo The Clean Clothes Campaign demands better working conditions in the garment industry, old kimonos get a brand-new look, and savvy women swap their cast-offs. The Clean Clothes Campaign demands better working conditions in the garment industry, old kimonos get a brand-new look, and savvy women swap their cast-offs. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:00:04 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_31-36013218-128k.mp3 Composer continues to attract musical believers http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_24-35940336-128k.mp3 Atheist philosopher Alain de Botton tries to convince other atheists that religion has its uses, and worshippers of Richard Wagner flock to Lucerne for a sensory experience. Swissinfo Atheist philosopher Alain de Botton tries to convince other atheists that religion has its uses, and worshippers of Richard Wagner flock to Lucerne for a sensory experience. Atheist philosopher Alain de Botton tries to convince other atheists that religion has its uses, and worshippers of Richard Wagner flock to Lucerne for a sensory experience. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_24-35940336-128k.mp3 Modern Swiss music draws on the past http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_17-35864932-128k.mp3 Where can you find yodelling courses for CEO's, a tragic musical performed on the shores of a lake, and a guitarist who sings that laughing is good for you? In Switzerland, of course, where all the world's a stage! Swissinfo Where can you find yodelling courses for CEO's, a tragic musical performed on the shores of a lake, and a guitarist who sings that laughing is good for you? In Switzerland, of course, where all the world's a stage! Where can you find yodelling courses for CEO's, a tragic musical performed on the shores of a lake, and a guitarist who sings that laughing is good for you? In Switzerland, of course, where all the world's a stage! No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:04 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_17-35864932-128k.mp3 A day at the fair http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_10-35792386-128k.mp3 A treasure hunt, an automatic library, and plenty to read at the Geneva Book Fair Swissinfo A treasure hunt, an automatic library, and plenty to read at the Geneva Book Fair A treasure hunt, an automatic library, and plenty to read at the Geneva Book Fair No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_10-35792386-128k.mp3 From CERN to Facebook in 20 years http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_03-35727086-128k.mp3 When the first Web browser was launched at CERN two decades ago, few would have predicted its massive impact or that the technology would eventually help a tiny Swiss town become known around the world through Facebook.
 Swissinfo When the first Web browser was launched at CERN two decades ago, few would have predicted its massive impact or that the technology would eventually help a tiny Swiss town become known around the world through Facebook. When the first Web browser was launched at CERN two decades ago, few would have predicted its massive impact or that the technology would eventually help a tiny Swiss town become known around the world through Facebook. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 4 May 2013 11:00:03 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/05/epod_2013_05_03-35727086-128k.mp3 The spectrum from silence to dissonance http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_26-35649298-128k.mp3 This week swissinfo.ch exposes you to a range of noises. Decide for yourself: how much is too much? Swissinfo This week swissinfo.ch exposes you to a range of noises. Decide for yourself: how much is too much? This week swissinfo.ch exposes you to a range of noises. Decide for yourself: how much is too much? No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:00:03 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_26-35649298-128k.mp3 Bern: city of movements and overtures http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_19-35552930-128k.mp3 swissinfo.ch criss-crosses the Swiss capital in search of proof that politics is not dull and boring, and discovers political activity of all ages and forms Swissinfo swissinfo.ch criss-crosses the Swiss capital in search of proof that politics is not dull and boring, and discovers political activity of all ages and forms swissinfo.ch criss-crosses the Swiss capital in search of proof that politics is not dull and boring, and discovers political activity of all ages and forms No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:18:31 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_19-35552930-128k.mp3 Heard the one about the heart donor? http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_12-35493536-128k.mp3 Find out why organ donation is a laughing matter, who received mixed obituaries from Swiss newspapers and why three human skeletons turned up in a Fribourg vegetable patch. Swissinfo Find out why organ donation is a laughing matter, who received mixed obituaries from Swiss newspapers and why three human skeletons turned up in a Fribourg vegetable patch. Find out why organ donation is a laughing matter, who received mixed obituaries from Swiss newspapers and why three human skeletons turned up in a Fribourg vegetable patch. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_12-35493536-128k.mp3 The search goes on http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_05-35416628-128k.mp3 Looking for mysterious dark matter somewhere out there, looking for rare organ donors and looking for the money trail and big bucks.
Swissinfo Looking for mysterious dark matter somewhere out there, looking for rare organ donors and looking for the money trail and big bucks. Looking for mysterious dark matter somewhere out there, looking for rare organ donors and looking for the money trail and big bucks. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Fri, 5 Apr 2013 19:37:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/04/epod_2013_04_05-35416628-128k.mp3 The kindness and investment savvy of strangers http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_22-35302460-128k.mp3 More and more Swiss are coming to the aid of people who are convinced they have a brilliant idea but lack the means to convert it into reality. Crowdfunding can leave everyone happy – so why have some people called it the new Wild West? Swissinfo More and more Swiss are coming to the aid of people who are convinced they have a brilliant idea but lack the means to convert it into reality. Crowdfunding can leave everyone happy – so why have some people called it the new Wild West? More and more Swiss are coming to the aid of people who are convinced they have a brilliant idea but lack the means to convert it into reality. Crowdfunding can leave everyone happy – so why have some people called it the new Wild West? No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_22-35302460-128k.mp3 Easter in Switzerland, coping in Cyprus http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_28-35350768-128k.mp3 We look at some of the quirky ways the Swiss celebrate Easter and delve into the origins of their well-loved chocolate bunnies. Plus, swissinfo.ch's business correspondent provides an update on the situation in Cyprus. Swissinfo We look at some of the quirky ways the Swiss celebrate Easter and delve into the origins of their well-loved chocolate bunnies. Plus, swissinfo.ch's business correspondent provides an update on the situation in Cyprus. We look at some of the quirky ways the Swiss celebrate Easter and delve into the origins of their well-loved chocolate bunnies. Plus, swissinfo.ch's business correspondent provides an update on the situation in Cyprus. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:00:04 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_28-35350768-128k.mp3 Examining healthcare in India http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_14-35239432-128k.mp3 swissinfo.ch journalist Susan Vogel-Misicka reports from India on the availability and affordability of medicine. Swissinfo swissinfo.ch journalist Susan Vogel-Misicka reports from India on the availability and affordability of medicine. swissinfo.ch journalist Susan Vogel-Misicka reports from India on the availability and affordability of medicine. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_14-35239432-128k.mp3 Challenging the status quo http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_08-35181408-128k.mp3 A controversial politician, an unorthodox priest, and some determined students. Swissinfo A controversial politician, an unorthodox priest, and some determined students. A controversial politician, an unorthodox priest, and some determined students. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Fri, 8 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_08-35181408-128k.mp3 A small language in a changing world http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_01-35120226-128k.mp3 The 60,000 speakers of Romansh have been celebrating the anniversaries of two landmark events - the upgrading of the language's status and the birth of Romansh television. Swissinfo The 60,000 speakers of Romansh have been celebrating the anniversaries of two landmark events - the upgrading of the language's status and the birth of Romansh television. The 60,000 speakers of Romansh have been celebrating the anniversaries of two landmark events - the upgrading of the language's status and the birth of Romansh television. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:47:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/03/epod_2013_03_01-35120226-128k.mp3 Beavers and meerkats and bears - oh my! http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_22-35062954-128k.mp3 Curiosity kills Switzerland's only wild bear, and research out of Zurich explains how the meerkat crossed the road. Plus, the beaver makes a major comeback to Swiss rivers, even if its activities gnaw at property owners' budgets. Swissinfo Curiosity kills Switzerland's only wild bear, and research out of Zurich explains how the meerkat crossed the road. Plus, the beaver makes a major comeback to Swiss rivers, even if its activities gnaw at property owners' budgets. Curiosity kills Switzerland's only wild bear, and research out of Zurich explains how the meerkat crossed the road. Plus, the beaver makes a major comeback to Swiss rivers, even if its activities gnaw at property owners' budgets. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:00:03 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_22-35062954-128k.mp3 Papal fatigue, equine lasagne, meteor blast http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_15-35003944-128k.mp3 Who saw that coming? Benedict XVI’s resignation, a knacker’s yard food scandal – or a meteor exploding over Russia. Warning: this podcast contains horse meat. Swissinfo Who saw that coming? Benedict XVI’s resignation, a knacker’s yard food scandal – or a meteor exploding over Russia. Warning: this podcast contains horse meat. Who saw that coming? Benedict XVI’s resignation, a knacker’s yard food scandal – or a meteor exploding over Russia. Warning: this podcast contains horse meat. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:09:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_15-35003944-128k.mp3 The best of intentions http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_08-34944088-128k.mp3 Bankers in a bind with new rules, direct democracy is not always to everyone's benefit and is accessing the internet a healthy choice for a cancer patient? Swissinfo Bankers in a bind with new rules, direct democracy is not always to everyone's benefit and is accessing the internet a healthy choice for a cancer patient? Bankers in a bind with new rules, direct democracy is not always to everyone's benefit and is accessing the internet a healthy choice for a cancer patient? No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:45:03 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_08-34944088-128k.mp3 A flagship award and an old pioneer http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_01-34891754-128k.mp3 Innovative ideas for the future and from the past - something the Swiss pride themselves on. Swissinfo Innovative ideas for the future and from the past - something the Swiss pride themselves on. Innovative ideas for the future and from the past - something the Swiss pride themselves on. No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/02/epod_2013_02_01-34891754-128k.mp3 Decoding diets...and Davos http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/01/epod_2013_01_25-34830488-128k.mp3 Swissinfo No swiss, news, podcast, politics, society Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:45:00 GMT http://media.swissinfo.ch/audios/swissinfo/2013/01/epod_2013_01_25-34830488-128k.mp3