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Agenda - Manx Radio

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Phil Gawne offers a weekly insight into Manx politics, interviewing current and former politicians about issues in Tynwald and the House of Keys, while exploring the broader world of politics and government operations.
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World Book Day

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To celebrate World Book Day, well known Manx Radio personalities started reading some of their favourite stories available to download as a podcast.... and they continued to do so to help you sleep soundly.
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Business Talks

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Business Talks, PwC Isle of Man’s podcast series brings you the latest perspectives and knowledge on topics and challenges facing business and society. Hear from the PwC team on solving the challenges that matter today. For more insights visit our website, at pwc.com/im.
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B & H Gold

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B & H Gold . . a few minutes happy banter with Beth and Howard about anything and everything which makes them smile. The perfect pick-me-up podcast for those who crave the bright side of life – there is one . . really!
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Mannimal

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From Ants to Avocets via Hares to Harriers through Whales to worms .. . a pod-sized look at the wide and wonderful array of native creatures and critters to be found on and around the Island and its waters. In tests, nine out of ten dolphins said this was their favourite podcast
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Manx Radio's Tweet of the Week

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If you want to know more about the birds you can hear on the Isle of Man, this is the series for you! Manx Radio’s bird supremo, the early birder Tim Earl, explains more about what remain the original, often beautiful and frequently most intelligent tweets on the Island
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Agenda 8.12.25 - why do we need new extradition legislation and good news from the MUA 26:51

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The Extradition Bill 2025 is making its way through the legislative process and for all but a handful of people its impact on our lives will be minimal. So why do we need this legislation? Well, according to the notes on the Bill, no one should be able to escape justice simply by crossing a border, and our current extradition law relies on a largel…
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Prepare for 'unpleasant conditions' around the coasts 5:46

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A red weather warning for coastal overtopping comes into force from 1pm, resulting in the closure of Shore Road, Castletown Promenade, Ramsey Promenade, Tent Road in Laxey and the section between Summerhill Road to Port Jack in Douglas from lunch time. Kirsty Wilding says while the worst of the rain has now passed, peak winds in the early to middle…
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Net-zero policy on the Tynwald agenda today with motion calling for a referendum 29:31

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The December sitting of Tynwald gets underway today (9 December) and amongst the topics on the agenda is government's commitment to Net-Zero. Specifically, Middle MHK Stu Peters is to move a motion calling for a referendum on whether or not to abandon the policy. Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Stu on the proposal, and hears from the Isle of Man Green P…
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Perspective 7.12.25 - why is LegCo trying to pacify local authorities and does government really not know what it owns? 50:35

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You may have noticed that local authorities have been sharpening their pitchforks and gathering fiery brands as they attempt to oppose a new piece of law which would give government power to impose functions and standards on them. Government’s position appears to be that local Commissioners and Councillors shouldn’t be able to shirk their statutory…
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It's the Mannin Line with Beth Espey on Friday 5 December 2025 51:02

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Age Concern Isle of Man has had to cancel its Christmas lunch in Ramsey, should cyclists have to adhere to speed limits and Leader of Douglas City Council Devon Watson calls to clarify some aspects of the policy to sell some social housing. It's the Mannin Line with Beth Espey on Friday 5 December 2025.…
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RDCH services temporarily relocated to deal with pest control issue 8:51

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A number of services normally delivered at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital are being temporarily relocated while Manx Care continues to deal with a pest control problem there. The healthcare provider says the work coincides with the completion of pest control measures at Martin Ward, which has been closed since October. It includes a comprehen…
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"It's such a devastating thing to go through hair loss... I felt very, very alone" 9:22

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A Manx woman hopes her business can help provide a community to women on the Isle of Man who've suffered hair loss. Megan Coulthurst runs Embrace Wigs, a wig shop which also provides consultations to those trying to find the best fit for them. She has alopecia herself, and lost her hair three years ago. Megan has been telling Amy Griffiths why she …
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Douglas Council to sell 35 social housing properties to the private market 7:22

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Douglas Council is planning to sell 35 social housing properties which require 'significant investment' to the private market. The local authority says it has met with the tenants on Falcon Cliff Terrace and Marathon Drive who will be affected and is operating with a 'tenants first' policy. It's confirmed that each house will be sold individually t…
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Agenda 1.12.25 - how will the new Education Bill and Period Products make our lives better? 26:51

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There are two new Bills progressing through the House of Keys at the moment and on Agenda we find out what the motivation is for bringing them forward and what their impact will be on our lives. The Education Bill is a mere shadow of the Bill which had previously been brought forward by the education department but it will have a significant impact…
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Treasury minister updates on MiCard 8:27

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Treasury will continue to work with the banks to offer appointments to MiCard users in the north and south of the Island who want to open an account, according to the minister. After this month the current card will cease from working and so a new one needs to be given to those, who cannot open an account or don't want to receive it in the form of …
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Manx Youth Orchestra set to return to Villa Marina for Christmas concert 9:32

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Manx Youth Orchestra is returning to the Villa Marina for its Christmas Concert on Saturday, after last year's event was cancelled due to Storm Darragh. Around 150 young musicians will perform across ensembles spanning wind, strings, and the full orchestra, in a programme mixing seasonal and film music. Manx Radio's Christian Jones sat down with Mi…
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Perspective 30.11.25 - why do we need the Manx Wildlife Trust? 50:30

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With Leigh Morris vacating his leadership role in the Manx Wildlife Trust earlier this year Graham Makepeace-Warne took over as CEO. He tells Perspective why the Isle of Man needs a Wildlife Trust and what his organisation supports. He explains why wildlife needs our help and we enjoy some of the benefits that being out in the wild in the winter ti…
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Update Friday 28 November 2025 27:19

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A high-ranking government official has flagged a year of disruption and cock-ups for the Island’s digital and eGaming sector, in a move that breaks convention. Three men have been jailed for plotting to import major sums of cocaine hidden in a mini-fridge. A final decision has been made about the pedestrianisation of Market Square in Castletown.…
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Cat's Eyes That Aren't Cats Eyes and Rachel from Accounts 1:09:04

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In this weeks Pod, Sam is away having is eye poked at and the Angel of the North returns. Charlie and Juan discuss (over breakfast pastries) Rachel from Accounts and her economy destroying budget... also we feature the spat in the Keys between Speaker Watty and Rob Callister.. and also talk about cats eyes...that are not cats eyes.…
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Ramsey MHK looks to protect South Beach from development 9:18

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An MHK wants to bring in new legislation that would block development on Ramsey's South Beach. Ramsey member Lawrie Hooper will ask for leave to introduce a bill that would prevent development on the site. Plans for a 400-berth yacht marina on the beach were unveiled in 2019, although the project has not progressed. Mr Hooper's been speaking to Amy…
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Plans for new sheltered housing building in Laxey progressing 7:02

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Plans are progressing for a new sheltered housing building and commissioner's office space in Laxey. Garff Commissioners is hoping to take over the former Princes Motors site to build new accommodation for residents and is due to submit a planning application soon. The local authority wants to fund the site partly from the housing deficiency fund f…
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Agenda 24.11.25 - the Area Plan for the North and West defeated in an extraordinary Tynwald vote. 26:51

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The Area Plan for the North and West would have completed the planning picture for the Island but it was defeated in and extraordinary vote in Tynwald with both Keys and LegCo tied - 12 - 12 and 4 - 4 which meant the President of Tynwald had to use his casting vote which by convention means voting against change? So what happened in Tynwald and why…
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Treasury needs to hear from about 600 MiCard users 11:47

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Treasury is trying to engage with about 600 MiCard users who haven't contacted the department yet. At the end of the year the cards, which have been used since 2009, are 'hardwired' to stop working. On Wednesday, a drop-in session will be held with four of the Island's banks at Markwell House to assist people who haven't been able to open a bank ac…
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Minister insists it's 'early days' as tweaks made to new school menu 12:17

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The education minister says her department is listening to feedback and actively tweaking menus for school meals. It as figures show a decline in the uptake since a new menu was introduced in September, which cut the amount of ultra-processed foods, increased the amount of Manx produce, and swapped desserts for fruit and milk. Data provided in resp…
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Perspective - Should the Island be worried about MONEYVAL? 50:35

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What some thought would be a quick and relatively pain free Tynwald sitting turned into a two-and-a-half day marathon which saw all manner of unexpected and shock votes. Castle Rushen High School, MONEYVAL, disincentives to maintain empty properties and MiCard are just a few of the biggest talking points. Christian Jones goes through them in a bit …
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How to Remove Lord Raglan 1:08:05

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With Charlie off carrying out missionary duties in far flung parts of the world, it is up to Juan and Sam to steady the ship and go wildly off topic. This week they chat about a poor Tynwald sitting for the government, the surprise survival of the MiCard, speculate whether the Lieutenant Governor can call an early election and wave bye bye to the A…
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