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Agenda 30.6.22 The Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall MHK

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 30, 2022 17:30 - 30 minutes
It is one of the biggest challenges in Manx politics and the Minister is not unique in struggling to get to grips with this very large and unwieldy government department. We talk about the ongoing issues on the Promenade, horse trams, problems at the airport and much more with Infrastructure Mini...

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AGENDA 30th June 22

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 30, 2022 16:30 - 30 minutes
It is one of the biggest challenges in Manx politics and the Minister is not unique in struggling to get to grips with this very large and unwieldy government department. We talk about the ongoing issues on the Promenade, horse trams, problems at the airport and much more with Infrastructure Min...

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AGENDA 23rd MAY 22

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 23, 2022 16:30 - 24 minutes
Alastair Ramsay tries to help Phil cut through the rhetoric and consider the implications of the Chief Minister's statement to May Tynwald on the Ranson case.

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AGENDA 16th May 22

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 16, 2022 16:15 - 37 minutes
Daphne Caine MHK tells us why Keys were so concerned about prayers, we consider whether the Manx political system is fit for purpose and is government serious about addressing Climate Change?

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AGENDA - 9th May 22

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 09, 2022 15:10 - 24 minutes
Important complaints regulations moved a step closer in Leg Co last week - Phil speaks to the Health Minister Lawrie Hooper MHK about it and, after Crogga's license was extended to explore our seas for gas, Stu Peters MHK and Paul Craine MLC discuss gas extraction.

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Agenda Reviews the April 2022 Tynwald Sitting

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 02, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes
Phil and Alistair Ramsay Review how the April 2022 Tynwald sitting went

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Agenda 14.3.22 Ralph Peake - Energy and Sustainability Centre

Agenda - Manx Radio - May 01, 2022 13:35 - 24 minutes
Ralph Peake tell us how the Energy and Sustainability Centre can deliver a greener future without resorting to government funding.

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Agenda 25.4.22 - Chris Thomas tells us about his hard hitting Tynwald questions

Agenda - Manx Radio - April 25, 2022 16:30 - 37 minutes
Chris Thomas tells us about his hard hitting questions in April Tynwald and also Government's stuttering response to the housing crisis and how the Housing Board, which he chairs, is working. 

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Agenda : 11th April 22 (extended)

Agenda - Manx Radio - April 11, 2022 09:15 - 27 minutes
Phil Gawne speaks with DEFA member Michelle Haywood MHK about climate change's impact on the sea around us and how blue carbon could help; he also takes the opportunity to quiz Michelle and fellow Southern MHK Jason Moorhouse about the lack of progress on Castle Rushen High School and the recent...

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Agenda - 4th April 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - April 04, 2022 16:20 - 24 minutes
Dark Money and how it influences international finance. Graham Barrow - a man who speaks about international finance, sanctions on Russian oligarchs, and financial secrecy

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Agenda - 28th March (extended)

Agenda - Manx Radio - March 28, 2022 16:30 - 26 minutes
In this week's programme, Phil talks to Jason Moorhouse MHK about returning graduates and he attempts to get to the bottom of the Income Tax Bill with Treasury Minister David Ashford MHK.

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Agenda - 21st March (extended)

Agenda - Manx Radio - March 21, 2022 14:43 - 27 minutes
Minister Lawrie Hooper discusses his request for another £10Million for his Health Department, while recently elected MLC Paul Craine talks to Phil about the growing imbalance between the economically active population and those who depend on them.

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Agenda - 7th March

Agenda - Manx Radio - March 07, 2022 10:31 - 24 minutes
Phil Gawne talks to Manx TaxPayers' Alliance representative Michael Josem. Who are they, what do they do and what do they want to see happen in the Island's political landscape?

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Agenda - 28th February

Agenda - Manx Radio - February 28, 2022 17:30 - 24 minutes
Phil Gawne speaks to Treasury Minister David Ashford, former MHK Peter Karran and Phil Craine from Taxwatch about the unfolding and evolving situation in Ukraine. 

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AGENDA - 21st February 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - February 21, 2022 11:30 - 27 minutes
Phil Gawne with reaction to the Budget from: Mr Speaker Juan Watterson, on reform to the budget process; Health Minister Lawrie Hooper explaining the £8m a year increases in his Department's budget; Tim Glover MHK with strong words for former DESC Minister Cregeen regarding Castle Rushen High Sc...

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AGENDA - 14th Feb 22

Agenda - Manx Radio - February 14, 2022 14:10 - 28 minutes
Phil Gawne in conversation with Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, talking about the final draft of his administration's 5 year strategy - 'Our Island Plan' (extended interview)

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AGENDA - 7th February 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - February 07, 2022 10:11 - 24 minutes
This week, we’re talking Rates, tax and budget setting. Everyone knows where to spend more money but nobody wants to pay more Rates or tax. Colin Kniveton held various roles as Chief Executive and finance officer in Government and tried to deliver the decades old political ambition of Rates refo...

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AGENDA - 31st January 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - January 31, 2022 11:11 - 24 minutes
This 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.  

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Agenda - 24th Jan 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - January 24, 2022 10:11 - 24 minutes
On 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.

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Agenda - 17th Jan 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - January 17, 2022 10:25 - 24 minutes
Controversy 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. 

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Agenda - 10th Jan 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - January 10, 2022 17:59 - 24 minutes
Out 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.

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Agenda Special - 3rd Jan 2022

Agenda - Manx Radio - December 29, 2021 16:51 - 27 minutes
Phil 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?!

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Agenda Special - 30th Dec 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - December 29, 2021 16:21 - 24 minutes
Phil 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?

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Agenda - 20th December 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - December 20, 2021 17:23 - 49 minutes
An 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. 

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Agenda - 13th December 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - December 13, 2021 11:52 - 24 minutes
Exploring 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!

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Agenda - 6th December 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - December 06, 2021 14:58 - 24 minutes
Phil 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 ...

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Agenda : 29th November 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - November 29, 2021 17:30 - 24 minutes
Phil 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 Wat...

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Agenda - 22 November 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - November 22, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes
This week, a round table discussion between candidates for this Thursday's bye-election for Ramsey's North Ward

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Agenda - 15th November 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - November 15, 2021 13:07 - 24 minutes
Chair 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.

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Agenda - 8th November 2021

Agenda - Manx Radio - November 08, 2021 13:40 - 24 minutes
In this week's programme, Phil talks to Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse and MHK for Ayre and Michael Tim Johnston.

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