Broadcast on: 25 May, 2021

Our "Queen of Green" Carrie Aikman talked to Oregami.co founder Frank Plessers about his startup's mission to get single-use plastic out of circulation. Delicious take-out from your favorite restaurant? Yes, please! Served in styrofoam with plastic on the side? Ick...kick it to the curb! Use Oregami's products instead.


Broadcast on: 18 May, 2021

Our friends at the BAG (The Swiss Federal Office Of Public Health), have issued a handy guide


Broadcast on: 11 May, 2021

From pop-up bakery to donut shop: Mystifry has found a permanent home in the historic old town of Basel to serve you handmade specialty donuts and locally roasted direct trade coffee. Mystifry is Switzerland's first vegan and artisanal donut shop specializing in handmade, vegan brioche donuts made from scratch.


Broadcast on: 4 May, 2021

French metal titans Gojira released their seventh album "Fortitude" on April 30th, 2021. The four-piece started in 1996, and while their first albums were rooted in death metal, over the years they've added elements of groove and progressive metal.


Broadcast on: 20 April, 2021

Get the kids outside, show them how to connect with nature and enjoy some relaxing time with the family! "Fresh Air Kids Switzerland 2 - Hikes to Huts" is the new book written by Melinda and Robert Schoutens, a sequel to their bestseller "Fresh Air Kids Switzerland".


Broadcast on: 13 April, 2021

Would you be surprised to learn that Indian, Chinese and Israeli citizens who live abroad are able to get Coronavirus vaccinations at their nations' embassies in their host countries? Surprisingly, despite America's successes at home, its citizens in Switzerland are experiencing delays in vaccine access, preventing their travel home in many cases.


Broadcast on: 6 April, 2021

Narissa Cox and Elizabeth von Büdingen together are Greenleaf Press, a local Basel business creating unique and special greeting cards and tote bags. They had long searched for high quality souvenirs that they could proudly send to family and friends showing off Basel.


Broadcast on: 30 March, 2021

On this month's show, Ian the Gadget Guru considers some useful and some not so useful (but desirable) gadgets for your garden: for example, a Motorised Wheelbarrow,


Broadcast on: 23 March, 2021

Deanna Iobbi, founder and editor of the Play Basel website, was in the studio with us today to share her top three staycation ideas for Easter. Deanna has been archiving activities for families on the website for over eight years. Her top three for families suddenly finding themselves short of ideas for the imminent vacation: