News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts

News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:
GENERAL ELECTION 2026: 

• Chief Minister Candidates Debate

  Full coverage of the Chief Minister's candidates debate with Chris Thomas MHK and Kirree Jenkins MHK at the Wentworth Suite. Hosted by Alex Brindley, Beth Espey and Phil Gawne.

MANX NEWSCAST: 

• Enterprise Minister calls for businesses to find Island's next niche sector

  The enterprise minister says it's up to businesses to find the next niche sector to grow the Manx economy.Robert Cowell has called for innovation to help strengthen the Island's economic position.The economy was one of the big election issues ahead of September's vote.Mr Cowell has been speaking to Manx Radio's Chris Pearson and Sian Cowper:

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

• It’s Mannin Line with Alex Brindley - Thursday 5th November 2026

  Could we look at Cold Tourism as the new niche industry, why don't we have local markets, is there an issue with DNR notices and what are your experiences of Manx Care?... oh and the updates on the Manxman. All on the Mannin Line with Alex.

PERSPECTIVE:

• Perspective 1.11.26 - Manannan, Eamon de Valera and Manx choir Caarjyn Cooidjagh

  What do Manannan, Eamon de Valera and Manx choir Caarjyn Cooidjagh have in common? Well Manx Gaelic and a shared Gaelic cultural heritage would be the obvious link and how better to celebrate Douglas and Dublin cities signing a friendship agreement last week than exploring our cultural ties with Ireland. Manannan’s cloak will be lifted on this week’s Perspective.

MANX RADIO SPORT:

• Saturday Sport Classified (31-10-26)

  Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action.Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Lee Dixon and Dave Christian

 

 AGENDA: 

• Agenda 2.11.26 - how will the new government kick start the economy?

  The new government is beginning to take shape but how will they kick start the economy? Agenda speaks to one of the new Enterprise Department members who’s rallying to the economic growth cause as the member for motor sport. Find out how Vicki Hewison plans to help Enterprise Minister Rob Cowell to drive economic growth on this week’s Agenda. It’s a steep learning curve from aspiring politician to having your hands on the leavers of power. It will be interesting to see whether the new team follows a tried and tested route to success or takes us off the beaten track on a new political adventure.

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

• Update Friday 17 April 2026

  The MHK behind assisted dying is ‘disappointed’ the UK government blocked a move to grant it Royal Assent in its current form.Peel Commissioners have met for the first time since a row broke out last month.Amazon MGM Studios will be on Island soon, filming for an upcoming TT movie.
  

 

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