Editor’s Picks – The 5 Podcast Picks of the Week – Audio & Podcasts


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Politics is becoming increasingly discouraged. We provide the explanation and also offer further informative listening experiences.

1. When political journalist Gion-Duri Vincenz throws any objectivity overboard

Graubünden is not considered the mother canton of Swiss football. Consequently, the fan heart of Gion-Duri Vincenz looked for a club in exile. The Rundschau presenter’s passion for YB is clearly evident in the football trash talk “Sykora Gisler”. And: Vincenz is critical of Roger Federer.

2. Why do politicians only react when there is a fire?

Climate change is just one example of how sluggishly politicians usually act in crises. The sobering conclusion of political scientist Karin Ingold: Politics is becoming increasingly discouraged. “Einfach Politik” conducts research into the causes.

3. Music with charm and depth

Rarely have I made so many new musical discoveries in one fell swoop. Biermösl Blosn. Putin critic Yuri Shevchuk. The Ukrainians Okean Elzy with singer and activist Sviatoslav Vakarchuk. Or «When it gets dark and cold in Berlin». It is the selection of Benjamin Schenk, Professor of Eastern European History, in “Music for a Guest”.

4. Gentle sleep aid

“Slumberland” wants to help children fall asleep. I did the test at home. Result: When our son and I had heard the story about the angry Fanian to the end, my wife and both daughters were sound asleep. So does “Slumberland” work better for women? I’ll know more soon, because as a family we’ll definitely be snoozing again.

5. Despite the great heat, the trees are growing

The onset of autumn allows a first assessment. How did the forest survive the extreme summer of 2022? An expert states: “We got away with a black eye.”

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