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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

Radio Manx Ltd

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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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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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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire
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All the day's news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey, which includes details of what happened with a bull that was reported to be loose in the Tromode area this morning. What do some members of the public think about plans to redevelop the Newson's site in Douglas and how will your household budget be impacted by the latest inflation figures?…
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Ferdi Porsche is the great-grandson of Porsche's founder but he is definitely making his own way in life. Architect, brand creator, ice race...hoster, and now a karting league owner, Ferdi wants to bring fun to cars and racing to more people (including kids). The intent behind his F.A.T. International karting league - to give more kids access to co…
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The outgoing clerk at Braddan Commissioners says he believes local authority reform will only happen if Tynwald orders it. Colin Whiteway started at Braddan in 2007 as the successor to Buster Lewin and in that time has seen the board through litigation, the development of The Roundhouse and new social housing developments. He believes reform hasn't…
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Has the all encompassing enthusiasm and bold ambition of the early years of Alf Cannan’s administration finally been smothered by the inhospitable atmosphere of consensus politics? Is our current system capable of delivering a bold and ambitious vision for the Island? And how do we assess our MHKs’ ability when manifestos appear light on policy com…
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A round-up of the main news this Monday with Beth Espey. This episode includes details of what could be happening soon at the Newson's Site in Douglas, an explanation about why a government consultation on rates has been extended by a fortnight, a former politician explains why he believes the public should have more of say through referendums on m…
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Liberal Vannin Party leader and former health minister Lawrie Hooper leads a somewhat lonely life as the only Liberal Vannin member in Tynwald. As a party of one he recognises his influence is limited but feels passionately that party politics is the best way to ensure our politicians are held accountable for their actions. Could party politics wor…
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Treasury has extended a consultation looking at changes to the Island's Rating and Consultation Valuation Act 1953 until the end of the month. It was meant to close this week but has been extended by two weeks after impact assessments in the document were updated - something some local authorities asked for. Minister Alex Allinson has been speaking…
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A Douglas East MHK is calling for mandatory neurodiversity and inclusive practice training in education across the Isle of Man. At this month's Tynwald sitting, Joney Faragher will table a motion calling for such training to be 'embedded into core provision'. It's based on a petition for redress presented at this year's Tynwald Day ceremony - which…
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With a General Election looming, a MONEYVAL visit ahead, and mounting pressures on the economy and housing, the Isle of Man faces a defining year. In this episode, Christian Jones and Alistair Ramsay unpacks the key themes from the recent IoD Isle of Man event - from economic confidence to long-term vision - and ask what kind of Island we want to b…
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The chief minister has been unable to confirm the cost of setting up the National Office for Artificial Intelligence. The boss of Manx Care insists the closure of a ward at Ramsey Cottage Hospital won’t place additional pressure on other services. The Woodburn Pub has raised almost £2,000 for charity as it marks its 130th anniversary.…
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Lawrie Hooper shares his thoughts on the recent government conference and the major announcements that came out of it - including plans for a National Office for AI Development and Regulation, expanded apprenticeship and housing support schemes, and a refreshed economic strategy. With Manx Radio's Christian Jones, he explores what these announcemen…
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Manx Care has announced that the Martin Ward at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital is to close towards the end of October for 'around four weeks'. A Douglas man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder. A new survey suggests the majority of Isle of Man residents support tougher rules on smoking and vaping. After claiming her second wor…
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Matt Farah talks is being surprised by a non-V8 Mercedes AMG; Zack Klapman walks us through his back-to-back drives in 3 generations of GR Corolla (and how the cars differ) AND describes the shock and joy of driving a 2-mile rally stage; Twitter (now X) loses its lawsuit against Matt's wife; plus we answer Patreon questions including: The moment we…
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The chair of Douglas Council's Housing Committee says it's 'imperative' that properties are turned around as soon as possible to allow those on the list to move in. At its public meeting, the local authority confirmed it had reallocated 41 properties last month and had received 17 back from tenants - which it said is 'significantly' high. The counc…
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Union Unite has rejected the latest pay offer, leading to an independent arbitrator being brought in to help settle the dispute. The government’s new AI Office plans are under fire, with critics saying they lack detail. At the age of 80, would you swim five kilometres? One Ramsey resident is doing just that to raise funds in memory of his late wife…
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Is party politics a blessing or a curse? With the Isle of Man’s general election on the horizon and new political parties emerging, some are asking whether a party system could help - or hinder - government on the Island. Lord Daniel Finkelstein, a long-time political adviser, Times columnist, member of the House of Lords and director of Chelsea Fo…
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The fourth and final Isle of Man Government Conference of the Cannan administration brought together ministers, senior officials and business leaders to discuss some of the Island's biggest challenges. We get the lowdown from the ministers about what their intentions are for the next 12 months, and reaction to some of those announcements.…
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The leader of Douglas City Council has welcomed government plans to reform rates exemptions on dilapidated and ruinous properties. At the 2025 Isle of Man Government Conference, Treasury reaffirmed its commitment to bringing forward new legislation that would require landlords of such properties to pay rates in full, as incentive to bring them back…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast cancer charities are warning that an increasing number of women aren't regularly checking themselves for signs of cancer. New research suggests that 45-percent of women don't examine themselves for signs and symptoms of the disease. That's up 4-percent from 2022. Meanwhile, a study out of Sweden …
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Zack raced some old, loud things at the 24 Hours of Lemons Buttonwillow and tells us about what went right and wrong. Matt is at PCOTY and has spent a lot of time driving some of the best high-performance metal on offer, where he has some new thoughts on the Mustang GTD vs GT3 debate, and is confused by the Audi RS3. Note: We didn't have enough tim…
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A newly launched political party, Isle of Man First, has set out a wide-ranging manifesto ahead of the next general election. The party, which describes itself as focused on "putting Manx residents first", has pledged reforms across health, education, housing, tax, and government efficiency. Among its key proposals are raising the personal income t…
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On the podcast with Beth Espey - work is about to get underway at the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool; but what exactly still needs to be done? The UK Chancellor responds after a company linked to Michelle Mone is ordered to repay nearly £122 million. Douglas City Council is looking for someone to step forward and fill a vacant seat. And at…
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The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce says a sharp rise in the minimum wage could put small firms under "unbearable" strain. A 9.9 percent increase is set to be presented to Tynwald despite inflation being at just 3.3 percent. A Chamber survey found nearly half of businesses fear a significant impact. Chief Executive Rebecca George told Manx Radio's …
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Coming up on the podcast with Beth Espey - some potentially good news for mobility scooter users here on the Isle of Man, with plans in motion for more accessible bus stops. We’ll also hear about a trade union taking aim at the Government over its handling of whistleblowers. There’s excitement for the return of the Food Festival – a big boost for M…
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George Notaras is an automotive journalist who has been in the YouTube game for over a decade. On this episode we talk about the challengers faced by creators new and old (er, experienced), why his channel moved, algorithms, GT3 ownership, and more. https://www.youtube.com/motomantv https://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCars https://www.instagram.com/motoma…
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