Agenda - Manx Radio

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 the brighter and more radical future promised by the new House of Keys likely to be realised or is...

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 Watterson is always entertaining and his fascinating insights into Manx politics are not to be missed...

This week, a round table discussion between candidates for this Thursday's bye-election for Ramsey's North Ward

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.

In this week's programme, Phil talks to Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse and MHK for Ayre and Michael Tim Johnston.

Phil 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.

The group discuss gas, business and climate change among a host of other topics

The pair discuss the election result, Peter's time in government, and his hopes for the future

In part two of this Agenda Special, Phil Gawne speaks to MHKs Daphne Caine and Chris Thomas ahead of tomorrow's big fixture - the nomination of a new Chief Minister

In part one of this Agenda Special, Phil Gawne speaks to MHKs Lawrie Hooper and Rob Callister ahead of tomorrow's big fixture - the nomination of a new Chief Minister

In part two of this hour-long special, David Ashford is in the hot seat!

New 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

Two 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

The 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

This 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

Lord Bishop Peter Eagles is Phil Gawne's guest this week on Agenda. They discuss the role of the church in politics, in Tynwald, and in society in general; religion has significantly influenced many aspects of life in the island in the past two millennia - but has it lost its' relevance?

Phil Gawne speaks to the current longest-serving member of Tynwald, Bill Henderson

This week, Phil Gawne continues his discussion with MLC Kerry Sharpe, former MHKs Hazel Hannan and Eddie Teare, and Alistair Ramsey, a journalist and political commentator. They consider coverage of politics, why many people are switched off by politics, and much more

This week, Phil Gawne speaks to Douglas Councillor and Labour Party Member Devon Watson, who, despite being relatively new to politics has already developed a reputation for his very clear and forthright views on Manx politics. He discusses inequality in Manx society, local democracy being trampled on, and the the latest report by the Independent Panel on Climate Change

On Agenda this week, presenter Phil Gawne is joined by outgoing MHK Chris Robertshaw, who has a very clear view of what needs to change to make government more effective and responsive to the needs of the people. Enjoy this extended edition of the programme as a podcast

This week four experienced political commentators share their thoughts with us on what they think the top election issues will be, how Covid might impact on and after the election, and what the key election issues should be. I’m joined by Member of the Legislative Council Kerry Sharpe, former MHKs Hazel Hannan and Eddie Teare, and Alistair Ramsay - a journalist and political commentator.

A new series of Agenda starts with 'Ewan Gawne's Dad' who has taken on the mantle of presenter and producer. In this first episode, he speaks to outgoing President of Tynwald, Steve Roden about his political career and hopes for the future of the island's parliament

There’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. It comes after a reduction in the authority’s overall number from 18 to 12. On this edition we speak to two of three newly elected Douglas South councillors who returned unopposed...

This 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

The 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?