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The Swiss Connection

Jo Fahy

Booking Overview

Science and innovation interview show featuring journalists in conversation with researchers, policy specialists, and think-tank or NGO leaders. Suitable pitches include academics, technology and AI policy experts, environmental-law specialists, and researchers working in medicine, climate solutions, or emerging technologies; booking difficulty is medium because guests need credible subject-matter expertise and a strong connection to the episode topic, but not necessarily celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 97

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 146.0k subscribers

Instagram: 76.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jo.fahy@swissinfo.ch

michele.andina@swissinfo.ch

emarketing@swissinfo.ch

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Host

Jo Fahy - Journalist and podcast host at SWI swissinfo.ch, presenting reporting-led conversations about science, technology, and innovation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, academics, environmental-law experts, technology and AI policy specialists, and leaders of relevant think tanks or NGOs.
Required Achievements:  
Leading or contributing to significant research projects, Founding or leading a specialized think tank or NGO, Recognized expertise in science, technology, medicine, or climate policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Tammy Mackenzie - AI Governance, Public Participation, And Making Artificial Intelligence Debates More Accessible.

Christina Voigt - Climate Litigation, Environmental Law, And Using Courts To Hold Companies Accountable For Contributions To Climate Change.

Recent Topics

Science, Innovation, Technology, Medicine, Climate

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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AI diagnostics are solving problems, but they're also creating new ones

September 01, 2026

AI is changing so much in the world of healthcare, including diagnosing illnesses. The technology means this can be done much faster and more accurately than ever before. Between a lack of funding and a shortage of pathology expertise, nearly half of the global population is currently missing out on accessing proper diagnostics. It’s a problem that AI can help with, and in this episode of the Swiss Connection science podcast, we will find out how.   Join host Jo Fahy and healthcare reporter A...

Synthetic fuel can cut emissions without new engines: what's the catch?

August 18, 2026

What if we told you there was a way to cut emissions from your car and it didn’t involve any changes to the engine? A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a synthetic, “drop‑in” fuel that works with existing vehicle and aircraft parts and infrastructure.  In this episode of The Swiss Connection science podcast, host Jo Fahy and SWI swissinfo.ch journalist Simon Bradley find out how the fuel is made and why it isn’t already available at your local petrol pump.  Journalist: Simon BradleyHost: ...

AI for everyone: how to open up public debate

July 28, 2026

Who does AI really serve in the end? Is it the people? The companies that profit from this technology? Or is the truth more nuanced? On this episode of the Swiss Connection podcast, Swissinfo science journalist Sara Ibrahim talks to Tammy Mackenzie, co-founder of The Aula Fellowship, a think tank and NGO with the mission to ensure that everyone can access the conversation on how AI is being implemented in society.Journalists: Sara IbrahimHost: Jo FahyAudio editor: Michele AndinaDistribution a...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Swiss Connection?

The Swiss Connection is hosted by Jo Fahy. Its publicly listed emails are jo.fahy@swissinfo.ch, michele.andina@swissinfo.ch, and emarketing@swissinfo.ch. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Swiss Connection?

The publicly listed emails for The Swiss Connection: jo.fahy@swissinfo.ch, michele.andina@swissinfo.ch, and emarketing@swissinfo.ch.

How many listeners does The Swiss Connection have?

Podseeker estimates The Swiss Connection reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Swiss Connection?

The Swiss Connection typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Researchers, academics, environmental-law experts, technology and AI policy specialists, and leaders of relevant think tanks or NGOs. Common among recent guests: Leading or contributing to significant research projects; Founding or leading a specialized think tank or NGO; Recognized expertise in science, technology, medicine, or climate policy. Recent guests include Tammy Mackenzie and Christina Voigt.

How hard is it to get booked on The Swiss Connection?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Swiss Connection cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Innovation, Technology, Medicine, and Climate. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jo.fahy@swissinfo.ch

michele.andina@swissinfo.ch

emarketing@swissinfo.ch

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