Agenda - Manx Radio
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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AGENDA - 31st January 2022
January 31, 2022 12:11 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week, Phil Gawne is in conversation with Rob Mercer MLC, who explains why he believes it’s time to update the 2014 Council of Ministers Strategy for Offshore Energy Production - and Stu Peters MHK, who tells us why it’s not.
Agenda - 24th Jan 2022
January 24, 2022 11:11 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn Agenda this week we’re considering what’s gone wrong with the Department of Infrastructure. Was it set up to fail by former Chief Minister Tony Brown? Is the DoI unmanageable, unwieldy and just too big to keep under control? Former DoI Chief Executive, Ian Thompson gives us his thoughts.
Agenda - 17th Jan 2022
January 17, 2022 11:25 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBControversy and conflict undoubtedly lie ahead for Clare Barber MHK, the new Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture. Phil Gawne talks to her out about her plans for the Department and finds out how she's settling in to her new role.
Agenda - 10th Jan 2022
January 10, 2022 18:59 - 24 minutes - 39.3 MBOut with the old, in with the new. Following on from last week’s programme with former Chief Ministers Allan Bell and Tony Brown, this week, Phil Gawne speaks with new MHKs Andrew Smith and John Wannenburgh, highlighting the contrast between the old and new political opinions.
Agenda Special - 3rd Jan 2022
December 29, 2021 17:51 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBPhil Gawne speaks with two former Chief Ministers - Allan Bell and Tony Brown. The three of them take a look back at their highlights for 2021 and ahead to 2022 to see what the year might bring. Have they become the Grumpy Old Men of Manx Politics?!
Agenda Special - 30th Dec 2021
December 29, 2021 17:21 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBPhil Gawne takes a look back at the year just gone and asks what seasoned journalists Alistair Ramsey and Paul Moulton made of 2021 and will they be prepared to make predictions for the coming year?
Agenda - 20th December 2021
December 20, 2021 18:23 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAn explosive mix on this long Agenda special. Should we extract our gas and profit from it? Phil Gawne speaks to Diccen Sargent CEO of Crogga, gas extraction expert Jon Curtis, Leader of the Green Party Andrew Newton and former MHK and Crogga investor Chris Robertshaw.
Agenda - 13th December 2021
December 13, 2021 12:52 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBExploring the housing crisis - is it real or perceived? Phil Gawne hosts a robust exchange between retired political warrior Peter Karran and the Manx professor of detail and complicated Chris Thomas. More than just chestnuts roasting on tonight’s show!
Agenda - 6th December 2021
December 06, 2021 15:58 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBPhil Gawne speaks to a Minister with just over two months of experience in the House of Keys. Kate Lord-Brennan though holds a very important role in the heart of government and has several years of parliamentary experience from her days in LegCo. So what’s changed with her Ministerial role, is the brighter and more radical future promised by the new House of Keys likely to be realised or is it just a naive political fantasy?
Agenda : 29th November 2021
November 29, 2021 18:30 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBPhil Gawne speaks with the 41 year old grandfather of the House of Keys. Juan Watterson was reappointed to the role of Speaker following the election but is that the extent of his ambition? Phil scrutinises the island’s most experienced political scrutineer and tries to get answers. Young Mr Watterson is always entertaining and his fascinating insights into Manx politics are not to be missed!
Agenda - 22 November 2021
November 22, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBThis week, a round table discussion between candidates for this Thursday's bye-election for Ramsey's North Ward
Agenda - 15th November 2021
November 15, 2021 14:07 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBChair of the Climate Change Transformation Board, Daphne Caine MHK and Rob Mercer MLC join Phil to discuss COP 26, the impacts of climate change and the role the Isle of Man can play.
Agenda - 8th November 2021
November 08, 2021 14:40 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this week's programme, Phil talks to Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse and MHK for Ayre and Michael Tim Johnston.
AGENDA 01 NOVEMBER 2021
November 01, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPhil talks to new Chief Minister Alfred Cannan on his plans for taking the Island forward in what have been - and remain to be - challenging times.
25 October 2021
October 25, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe group discuss gas, business and climate change among a host of other topics
18th October 2021
October 18, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe pair discuss the election result, Peter's time in government, and his hopes for the future
Agenda Special - Part 2
October 04, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBIn part two of this hour-long special, David Ashford is in the hot seat!
Agenda Special - Part 2
October 04, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBIn part two of this hour-long special, David Ashford is in the hot seat!
Agenda Special - Part 1
October 04, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBNew MHKs Dr Michelle Haywood (Rushen) and Stu Peters (Middle) join Phil Gawne in the studio in part 1 of this hour-long special. Phil also hears the thoughts of former MLC Juan Turner
Agenda Special - Part 1
October 04, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBNew MHKs Dr Michelle Haywood (Rushen) and Stu Peters (Middle) join Phil Gawne in the studio in part 1 of this hour-long special. Phil also hears the thoughts of former MLC Juan Turner
Agenda Special - Part 2
September 27, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBTwo of the newest voices in Manx politics talk transparency, connecting with the people, and the remarkable shift in representation of women in the new House of Keys - Joney Faragher and Sarah Maltby join Phil Gawne for part two of this post-election special
Agenda Special - Part 1
September 27, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBThe old guard links government's communication policy with the loss of four ministerial seats during last week's election, and the qualities needed for the next Chief Minister - Phil is joined by former Chief Ministers Allan Bell and Tony Brown
Agenda
September 20, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week, Phil is joined by former MHK for Castletown Richard Ronan, who discusses the scope of government, the influence the civil service has on politicians, and the great importance of casting your vote this Thursday
Agenda 19 July
July 19, 2021 11:19 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBThere’s going to be a changing of the guard at Douglas Council whatever the result of Thursday’s local elections. Seven experienced councillors have called time on their careers at the Corporation.
Agenda 12 July
July 12, 2021 17:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThis edition of Agenda is brought to us by Tessa Hawley who will be reflecting on policing during the pandemic and just why the island has recorded an 18% spike in crime
Agenda 28 June
July 06, 2021 11:41 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThe visitors come marching 2+2 with a new double jab border regime in force, but how’s it all going to work? On the show we run through the new borders and speak to police about their concurrent operation to stop drug debt collection. And the chief minster hits out at sensational reporting, but should he have lodged an official complaint?
Agenda 21 June
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBOn this episode we take a deep dive into how the first ‘closed area’ of sea bed on the Island, and possibly Europe was set up. We speak to the man who was instrumental in setting up the Port Erin closed Area, including gradually winning over the Island’s fishermen. We also hear from one of the divers who surveyed the bottom of the bay.
Agenda Special: Election Focus Group
June 14, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe first of Manx Radio's General Election Focus Group discussions.
Agenda 7 June
June 08, 2021 11:35 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWhy join a union? The question put to representatives of Prospect, Unite and the NASUWT on this edition of Agenda.
Agenda 24 May
May 24, 2021 10:32 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBThe man who was governor at Strangeways during the longest prison riot in British history has written an account of his career. Brendan O'Friel has published 'Prison Governor's Journal' exclusively on the Isle of Man. It charts his thirty-year career working in the Prison Service of England and Wales, and considers the impact of cell overcrowding, and offender rehabilitation.
Agenda 17 May
May 17, 2021 17:48 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBChief Minister Howard Quayle has announced he won't be seeking re-election this September after ten years in politics, representing his consituency of Middle. In this special edition, Alex Wotton speaks to Mr Quayle in an extended interview about his time as both MHK and chief minister.
Agenda 11 May
May 12, 2021 10:18 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBAre there too many small charities on the Isle of Man? With the third sector facing challenges like new regulations, bank charges and the impact of Covid, this week on Agenda we find out where the Council of Voluntary Organisations see the future for charities on the Island. As well as that, we find out what links are being made with Manx Care, and about a conference on the third sector due late this year.
Agenda 1 March
March 01, 2021 11:25 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBThree new heritage sites look set to join the Island's registered buildings list, but is government doing enough to keep it updated? Campaigners say no, but DEFA says its improving. The Manx Labour Party leader explains why she’s hoping more progressive politicians are elected this year.
Agenda 22 February
March 01, 2021 11:20 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBLeaders of the Green Party and Liberal Vannin react to the latest budget, along with Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson MHK.
Agenda 15 February
February 15, 2021 11:34 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThere's been a rise in suicide verdicts delivered at inquests. A former politician who led a committee investigation into the issue wants to see government take action to address the troubling increase. Meanwhile, there’s been a decade-long decline in the Island’s birth rate according to a local statistician. Paul Craine, the author of the Isle of Man ‘Population Atlas’ has been crunching the numbers to reveal the trend.
Agenda 4 January
January 04, 2021 12:03 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Brexit deal could bring the Manx fishing industry the chance to catch more, and have more control over management of its waters. That’s the hope of some, with more quota to become available in the next five years as EU relinquishes some of its catch.
Agenda 14 December
December 11, 2020 19:18 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBA medicalised approach to mental health is failing those who’ve suffered trauma in their lives, according to the director of a local charity. And the Post Office has recorded a £500k loss, but the chair of the board says finances are improving.
Agenda 7 December
December 07, 2020 12:10 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWill the tourism and hospitality sector recover from the cancellation of another TT? Much of the impact will depend on the type, size and location of businesses, and how finances have been managed. A Douglas hotelier explains how the loss of bookings will hit some more than others. Self-catered accommodation providers accept the decision, and say it’s a ‘mixed bag’ in terms of impact on the sector.
Agenda 30 November
November 29, 2020 10:26 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBThose campaigning for a specialist ME service are growing frustrated with a lack of government progress on the issue. Meanwhile , similarities between illness and Long Covid have been identified, leading some to hope any new support will be able to help those with both post-viral conditions.
Agenda 23 November
November 20, 2020 17:51 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBThere’s growing interest in renewable energy installations for the home. Manx Solar Electrical talks through what’s available, improvements in battery storage, and the future for green power. Meanwhile, Manx Gas is a step closer to a new deal with government. CEO David Cruddace explains what the agreement means for customers, and about the company’s plans to offset its carbon.
Agenda 16 November
November 15, 2020 16:54 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBSuper-fast internet is going to be available for 99% of premises by the end of 2024, as Manx Telecom rolls out fibre broadband. CEO Gary Lamb explains more, and we find out why it’s led to the sudden erection of polls in a Colby estate. And a new way to help those without a job find one, and to boost business growth, has been announced.
Agenda 9 November
November 06, 2020 16:54 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBA journalist who spent his childhood on the Isle of Man stood in a race to join local government in Washington DC last week. Peter Bolton, who ran as a member of the DC Statehood Green Party, got more than 500 votes in the election for Ward 2, losing out to the Democrats. He's described his politics as 'radical and progressive'. In an interview recorded before the results were announced, we spoke to Peter about his Manx connection, his politics and his reason for running.
Agenda 2 November
November 01, 2020 11:52 - 25 minutes - 14.3 MB‘Like a tortoise on a zimmer frame’ is how an MHK described government’s progress on cannabis regulation. The minister behind it has promised movement soon though, as a consultation is launched on exporting the plant. But campaigners, though happy the issue has been taken forward, say this won’t benefit citizens who want access to cannabis for medicinal reasons.
Agenda 26 October
October 26, 2020 12:44 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBDrug debt collection has played a role in an increase in violent crime on the Isle of Man. We find out how youngsters are being manipulated, county lines-style, by gangs in Merseyside. The Chief Constable talks about that, speed, a border force, and mental health.
Agenda 19 October
October 17, 2020 10:38 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWe speak to the 'Save Camlork' campaigners who made sure Strang and Union Mills weren’t connected by new estates, and get reflections on the final Eastern Area plan, which goes to Tynwald this week. As well as that, politicians’ pay is up for debate. We find out why members say this ‘restructure’ won't the taxpayer more.
Agenda 12 October
October 12, 2020 17:02 - 25 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Manx Solidarity Fund has paid out around £170,000 to support hundreds of people and businesses through the pandemic. Director Peter Washington explains how the charity got started. Graih gives a cautious welcome to work on establishing new emergency housing for the homeless.
Agenda 5 October
October 04, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBA document which paves the way for hundreds of new homes to be built in the east will go to Tynwald this month. Policy and Reform Minister Ray Harmer says he’s not worried about population size as he brings forward the adopted Eastern Area Plan. The Salvation Army has opened a new debt advice centre, and the infrastructure minister stands by his department's bid to leave silt buried off Poortown Road.
Agenda 28 September
September 27, 2020 15:12 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBThe infrastructure minister says misinformation has been spread about the landlord registration bill, which he’s promised won’t be kicked into the long grass. And should the Cabinet Office be in charge of new emergency powers legislation? Law professor Peter Edge gives his view on plans for a Civil Contingencies Bill.
Agenda 21 September
September 20, 2020 14:08 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBThe people of Castletown and Peel have been left angry and disappointed with the decision to shut Isle of Man Bank branches in the two towns. Two protest were held at the weekend, with current and former politicians outraged at the decision, which has come as part of a push towards digital banking. We hear from protesters, and constituency politicians, as well as whether the post office could step in.
Agenda 14 September
September 14, 2020 14:32 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat if government and unions spoke to each other before dispute emerge? That’s the purpose of a new industrial relations forum, designed to bring about more harmonious communication between the state and workers’ representatives.