{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Present Politics","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/json","items":[{"id":"147-451377-5b53a9dee9642","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-22nd-july-2018\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 22nd July 2018","date_published":"2018-07-21T21:47:00+00:00","summary":"The end of the parliamentary year","content_html":"<p>This week, as another parliamentary year comes to an end, John takes a look back at some of the political issues which have hit the headlines during the month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Policy and Reform Minister and Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas, and Health and Social Care Minister and Douglas North MHK David Ashford.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SIxQUKMcidM?rel=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5b53a9bcba127.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39679"},{"id":"147-451377-5b2e7e8eccd60","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-24th-june-2018\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 24th June 2018","date_published":"2018-06-23T17:08:00+00:00","summary":"The month in politics","content_html":"<p>This week, John Moss explores some of the political stories which have hit the headlines during the month of June.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Ayre and Michael MHK and Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan, Garff MHK Daphne Caine, and Margaret Mansfield of Malew Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IJygK263lN0?rel=0&amp;start=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5b2e7e6385351.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39678"},{"id":"147-451377-5b09b78b13058","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-27th-may-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 27th May 2018","date_published":"2018-05-26T19:37:00+00:00","summary":"Looking back at the political agenda in May","content_html":"<p>John Moss takes a closer look at some of the biggest political issues which have dominated the headlines during the month of May.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&#39;ll be joined in the studio to discuss those issues by Enterprise Minister and Rushen MHK Laurence Skelly, Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw, and Nigel Dobson of Garff Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AtxpUvsBabM?rel=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5b09b7b7edf10.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39677"},{"id":"147-451377-5ae4babf61204","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-29th-april-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 29th April 2018","date_published":"2018-04-28T18:17:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at the biggest political issues of the month","content_html":"<p>This week, John Moss takes a look back at some of the biggest issues to have featured on the political agenda this month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&#39;ll be joined in the studio by Onchan MHK Rob Callister, Andy Cowie of Ramsey Commissioners, and Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Baker.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hCGBkmTaVA8?rel=0&amp;start=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5ae4ba893476a.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39676"},{"id":"147-451377-5ab6b8c9a4c6e","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-25th-march-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 25th March 2018","date_published":"2018-03-24T20:44:00+00:00","summary":"Reviewing the month in politics","content_html":"<p>This week, John Moss takes a look back at some of the items to have featured&nbsp;on the political agenda in March.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Jane Poole-Wilson MLC, Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson, and Colin Leather of Castletown Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aG9R8IzK6Qo?rel=0&amp;start=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5ab6b89a2054e.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39675"},{"id":"147-451377-5a6b6fec17614","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-28th-january-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 28th January 2018","date_published":"2018-01-27T14:00:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at the month in politics","content_html":"<p>John Moss takes a look back at some of the items to have featured on the political agenda in January.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper, Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw and Anthony Allen of Onchan Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5gtb6HDCLA0?rel=0&amp;start=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5a6b6fbccebaf.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39674"},{"id":"147-451377-5a23e4bae6c74","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-3rd-december-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 3rd December 2017 ","date_published":"2017-12-02T17:00:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at some of the biggest political items of the past month","content_html":"<p>John Moss takes a look back at some of the items to have featured on the political agenda over the past month with the help of studio guests.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&#39;ll be joined on the programme by David Cretney MLC, Douglas Central MHK and Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas and Alison Lynch of Marown Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"youtube-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:30px;height:0;overflow:hidden\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IbHgG2Ug6Lo?rel=0&amp;start=0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5a23e495af51b.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39673"},{"id":"147-451377-59f3608e85d7f","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-29th-october-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 29th October 2017 ","date_published":"2017-10-28T13:00:00+00:00","summary":"A look at the month in politics","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/59f3606712d0b.jpg\" style=\"float: right; width: 35%; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss looks back at some of the biggest political items to have dominated the political agenda this month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Glenfaba and Peel MHK and Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer, Ramsey MHK and Chair of the Manx Utilities Authority Alex Allinson, and Douglas Councillor Clare Wells.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/59f3606712d0b.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39672"},{"id":"147-451377-5972720fe9cb6","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-23rd-july-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 23rd July 2017 ","date_published":"2017-07-22T13:00:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at the month from a political perspective","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/597271e0b8b29.jpg\" style=\"float: right; width: 35%; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John &nbsp;Moss looks back over some of the political issues to have made the headlines during the month of July.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Treasury Minister and Ayre and Michael MHK Alfred Cannan, Home Affairs Minister and Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey, and Leader of Douglas Council David Christian.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/597271e0b8b29.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39671"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/1495\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-25th-june-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 25th June 2017 ","date_published":"2017-06-24T14:30:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at the political headlines in June","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/594d82ccd4df1.jpg\" style=\"float: right; width: 35%; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss looks back over some of the political items to have featured in the headlines during the month.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Policy and Reform Minister and Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas, Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson, and Matthew Wadsworth of German Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/594d82ccd4df1.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39670"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/1430\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-28th-may-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 28th May 2017 ","date_published":"2017-05-27T14:00:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at the month in politics","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/59288b862318c.jpg\" style=\"float: right; width: 35%; margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/>On this week&rsquo;s programme, John Moss takes a look back at some of the items to have featured on the political agenda during the month of May.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Onchan MHK Julie Edge, Garff MHK Martyn Perkins, and Andrew Jessopp of Braddan Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/59288b862318c.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39669"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/1359\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-7th-may-2017\/","title":"  Present Politics - Sunday, 7th May 2017   ","date_published":"2017-05-06T14:00:00+00:00","summary":"Some of the items to have featured on the political agenda this month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/590af93c226b8.jpg\" style=\"width: 35%; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss takes a look back over some of the political items to have hit the headlines over the past month.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Douglas South MHK and Health and Social Care Minister Kate Beecroft, Glenfaba and Peel MHK and Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer, and Garff Commissioner Robert Moughtin.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/590af93c226b8.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39668"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/1276\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-9th-april-2017\/","title":" Present Politics - Sunday, 9th April 2017   ","date_published":"2017-04-08T13:50:08+00:00","summary":"A look back at the month in politics","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/58e8e93d07a63.jpg\" style=\"width: 35%; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss takes a look back over some of the items to have featured on the political agenda during the past month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Rushen MHK and DED Minister Laurence Skelly, Douglas North MHK David Ashford, and Andy Cowie of Ramsey Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/58e8e93d07a63.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39667"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/1174\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-5th-march-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 5th March 2017 ","date_published":"2017-03-04T15:00:00+00:00","summary":"Reviewing the political agenda over the past month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/58b9c4ae85c94.jpg\" style=\"width: 35%; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss looks back over some of the biggest items to have featured on the political agenda over the past month, including the 2017-18 Isle of Man Budget.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Middle MHK Bill Shimmins, Douglas East MHK Clare Bettison, and Nigel Dobson of Garff Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/58b9c4ae85c94.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39666"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/1051\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-29th-january-2017\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 29th January 2017","date_published":"2017-01-28T18:20:40+00:00","summary":"A look at the month in politics","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/588ce0d8bb077.jpg\" style=\"width: 35%; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John takes a look back at some of the biggest stories to have featured on the political agenda during the month.<\/p>\n\n<p>His guests for the discussion will be Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Baker, Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper, and Port Erin Commissioner Phil Crellin.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/588ce0d8bb077.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39665"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/904\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-17th-november-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 17th November 2016  ","date_published":"2016-11-26T16:00:00+00:00","summary":"The biggest political issues of the month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/58387dca6db6c.jpg\" style=\"width: 35%; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John looks back at some of the biggest political issues which have been up for discussion during the month of November.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by&nbsp;Onchan MHK Rob Callister, Glenfaba and Peel MHK Ray Harmer and Alison Lynch of Marown Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/58387dca6db6c.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39664"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/833\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-30th-october-2016\/","title":" Present Politics - Sunday, 30th October 2016   ","date_published":"2016-10-29T17:57:00+00:00","summary":"A look at the month in politics","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5814e2a050fbf.jpg\" style=\"width: 35%; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>On this week&rsquo;s programme, John Moss looks back at some of the biggest issues to have featured on the political agenda during the past month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Douglas North MHK David Ashford, Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw, and Arbory Commissioner Jane Glover.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/5814e2a050fbf.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39663"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/693\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-26th-june-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 26th June 2016  ","date_published":"2016-06-25T20:34:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at some of the items on the political agenda this month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/671195.jpg\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 169px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss takes a look back at some of the month&rsquo;s biggest political issues.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the&nbsp;studio by Treasury Minister and Ayre MHK Eddie Teare, David Anderson MLC, and Douglas Councillor David Ashford.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/671195.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39662"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/661\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-29th-may-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 29th May 2016  ","date_published":"2016-05-28T22:24:00+00:00","summary":"Some of the biggest political issues of the month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/931279.jpg\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 169px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss looks back at some of the biggest political issues of the month with the help of studio guests.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Economic Development Minister and Rushen MHK Laurence Skelly, Health and Social Care Minister and Middle MHK Howard Quayle, and Vice-Chair of the newly formed Garff Commissioners Robert Moughtin.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/931279.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39661"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/616\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-24th-april-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 24th April 2016  ","date_published":"2016-04-23T22:51:53+00:00","summary":"A look back at some of the biggest political issues debated this month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/317108.jpg\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 136px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week, John Moss looks back over some of the biggest political issues of the month with the help of studio guests.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Ramsey MHK Leonard Singer, Douglas South MHK Kate Beecroft, and retiring Michael Commissioner Steve Hamer.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/317108.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39660"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/590\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-3rd-april-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 3rd April 2016  ","date_published":"2016-04-01T19:34:25+00:00","summary":"A look back at some of the biggest political issues over the past month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/324776.jpg\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 170px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss explores some of the items which have featured on the political agenda during the past month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined by studio guests Michael MHK Alfred Cannan, Malew and Santon MHK Graham Cregeen, and Rushen MHK and DOI Minister Phil Gawne.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/324776.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39659"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/543\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-28th-february-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 28th February 2016 ","date_published":"2016-02-26T20:04:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at the February political agenda","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/384047.jpg\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 169px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss takes a look back at some of the biggest political issues of the month, including the 2016-17 Isle of Man Budget.<\/p>\n\n<p>His studio guests will be Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw and Chairman of Ramsey Commissioners Richard Radcliffe.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/384047.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39658"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/505\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-31st-january-2016\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 31st January 2016","date_published":"2016-01-29T17:48:42+00:00","summary":"A look back at some of January's biggest political issues","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/257708.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/530309.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/513325.jpg\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: left;\" \/>John Moss takes a look back at some of the biggest political issues of the month with the help of studio guests.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Douglas North MHK John Houghton, Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas, and Onchan Commissioner Rob Callister.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/257708.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39657"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/434\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-29th-november-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 29th November 2015  ","date_published":"2015-11-28T21:28:00+00:00","summary":"Items up for political debate in November","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/481224.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/651852.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: left;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/921672.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>This week John Moss takes a look back over some of the items which were up for debate this month.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Treasury Minister and Ayre MHK Eddie Teare, Douglas North MHK Ralph Peake, and Chairman of Castletown Commissioners Alwyn Collister.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/481224.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39656"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/402\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-01st-november-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 01st November 2015  ","date_published":"2015-10-31T20:35:14+00:00","summary":"A look back at the month in politics","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/214436.jpg\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 136px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/584729.jpg\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 136px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss returns this week with a look back over some of the biggest political issues of the past month.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Economic Development Minister and Rushen MHK Laurence Skelly, Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey, and Robert Moughin of Maughold Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/214436.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39655"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/280\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-26th-july-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 26th July 2015 ","date_published":"2015-07-25T20:12:00+00:00","summary":"A look back at some the issues up for political debate this month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/348945.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/557016.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/594389.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss is here this week with the final monthly look back at some of the items on the political agenda for this parliamentary year.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Castletown MHK and DEFA Minister Richard Ronan, Onchan MHK and OFT Chairman David Quirk, and lead member for finance for Ramsey Commissioners LibVan&#39;s Lawrie Hooper.<\/p>","image":"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/348945.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39654"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/241\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-28th-june-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 28th June 2015","date_published":"2015-06-26T19:03:00+00:00","summary":"Political issues on the agenda in June","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/588294.jpg\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 112px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: left;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/949935.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/787617.jpg\" style=\"width: 150px; height: 102px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss takes a look back over some of the items to have featured on the political agenda in June with the help of studio guests.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined on the programme by Douglas South MHK Kate Beecroft, Malew and Santon MHK Graham Cregeen, and Andrew Moore of Laxey Commissioners.<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/949935.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39653"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/199\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-31st-may-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 31st May 2015","date_published":"2015-05-30T21:01:00+00:00","summary":"Some of the political issues debated in May","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/590090.jpg\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 81px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/249134.jpg\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 81px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/775907.jpg\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 81px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" \/>John Moss takes a look back at some of the items which have been the subject of political discussion during the month of May.<\/p>\n\n<p>He&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Middle MHK and Health and Social Care Minister Howard Quayle, Rushen MHK and Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne, and David Talbot of Patrick Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/366979.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39652"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/162\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-03rd-may-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 03rd May 2015 ","date_published":"2015-05-02T21:43:00+00:00","summary":"A look at some of the biggest political issues during the past month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/467057.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(254, 254, 254); border-image: none; width: 101px; height: 152px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/636921.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-image: none; width: 110px; height: 152px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/944622.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-image: none; width: 130px; height: 143px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: left;\" \/>John Moss takes a look back over some of the biggest issues on the political agenda during the past month.<\/p>\n\n<p>To discuss those issues he&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by Ramsey MHK Leonard Singer, Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas, and Chairman of Marown Commissioners Alison Lynch.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/530309.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39651"},{"id":"http:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics-451377\/entry\/117\/","url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/on-air\/blogs\/present-politics\/post\/present-politics-sunday-29th-march-2015\/","title":"Present Politics - Sunday, 29th March 2015 ","date_published":"2015-03-27T17:47:00+00:00","summary":"A look at some of the items to have featured on the political agenda this month","content_html":"<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/251082.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-image: none; width: 100px; height: 150px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/294663.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-image: none; width: 100px; height: 150px; float: right;\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/mm.gmstatic.net\/147\/343849.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-image: none; width: 100px; height: 141px; float: left;\" \/>This week, John Moss is here with a look back at some of the biggest items to have featured on the political agenda this month.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nTo discuss the issues he&rsquo;ll be joined in the studio by newly-elected MLC David Cretney, Michael MHK Alf Cannan, and Ramsey Commissioner Richard Radcliffe.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/mm.aiircdn.com\/147\/574943.jpg","author":{"name":"Catherine Nicoll"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.manxradio.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/78\/blogs\/posts\/39650"}]}