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Swiss Mix
by Martin and Katrin
Swiss Mix, the discussion podcast for internationals in Switzerland, yes, everybody who comes from somewhere else, plus anyone else interested, looking for an international perspective and an open, grounded take on the stuff affecting us.
Episodes
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10. The German election - the end of Germany or just a digression to the mean? And what does it mean for Europe and Switzerland? We agree to disagree
On the day of our podcast, Germany was holding its election, deciding on who to lead them into the future. After 20 years of stagnation and relative decline, who is going to lead the country? The outcome was already quite clear. And what effects is it going to have on Switzerland? Germany being…
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9. Juke Box Jury
Back in the 1960's, there was an English radio show, when it was cool Brittannia, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin were in full swing. Celebrity guests came in, reviewed and rated newly released pop singles. Like "Satisfaction", from the Stones for example. The program was a pop…
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8. Our first guest, Reggie Saunders, soul singer extraordinaire.
Our first guest appears on SwissMix! And with a world premiere! :-) Reggie Saunders, soul singer in Zürich, presents his new single "They don't know" to be published soon. https://www.reggiesaunders.com/ We are having an entertaining and very personal discussion about what life is like for a Los...
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7. Trump, Tariffs, Terror?
The new American administration is moving at lightning speed, doing so many things at once, so that the opposition is overwhelmed and cannot react in time. It is a highly effective strategy. So what does it mean for Switzerland? If anything? What is the Swiss approach? How should Switzerland...
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6. “It's going to be one hell of a ride!” What to expect from Trump 2.0
In this episode, we debate Donald Trump's inauguration and what we can expect from his second term as President of the United States. From Trump's policies on immigration to his lineup of staff, we speculate about what the future will look like for the US and how it will influence business and...
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5. Living in Barbieland? The importance of freedom of speech. Also in Switzerland.
We take a walk through some modern delusions that have been in vogue for the last several years, the desire, in fashion and getting a load of airplay of being in a "safe space", avoiding "being offensive", avoiding "triggers" and "triggering people". Where people pretend the world is or worse…
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4. Starting a (your own) company in Switzerland. Starting your own business. Yes, the step to independence. Friendliness and hostility of Swiss environment to entrepreneurial activity for all those thinking about that step to freedom.
Switzerland may be a dab hand at facilitating business startups with its rather chummy corporate culture, but don't be fooled—it's not all chocolate and cuckoo clocks. While setting up a one-man band or limited company is straightforward enough, the red tape multiplies faster than rabbits once…
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3. Our take on the very long arm of American regulation and its actions and effects in Switzerland. Switzerland is not immune. A short look.
We are having a look at how Uncle Sam is meddling affects Switzerland's affairs, particularly regarding legal frameworks and international relations. While the Swiss maintain their independence with typical alpine stubbornness, companies dabbling with American business find themselves ensnared in…
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2. The Swiss Pillar 1 pension (AHV) 13. Payment debate. An alternate point of view. How what would be a total non-starter in any other country becomes the law of the land in Switzerland.
We look at how the 13. Pension payment for the Swiss pillar 1 (AHV) came about. Taking a look at one of the sacred pillars of Swiss society. This was a result of an initiative by the Association of Swiss Unions, an otherwise relatively quiet association. They put a pay rise for pensioners on the...
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1. Our first show. How Switzerland works – our take for beginners.
For our maiden voyage, we're diving headfirst into a whopper: How Switzerland actually functions, and how its direct democracy delivers rather splendid outcomes—most of the time, at least. Certainly streets ahead of any other European nation fumbling about with their governance. Switzerland's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Swiss Mix, the discussion podcast for internationals in Switzerland, yes, everybody who comes from somewhere else, plus anyone else interested, looking for an international perspective and an open, grounded take on the stuff affecting us.
HOSTED BY
Martin and Katrin
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Swiss Mix, the discussion podcast for internationals in Switzerland, yes, everybody who comes from somewhere else, plus anyone else interested, looking for an international perspective and an open, grounded take on the stuff affecting us.
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