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: 

• Manx Radio's speech content falls below that required by license agreement

  Speaking to Manx Radio's Managing Director Chris Sully following the publication of CURA's report into the public service broadcaster's output.

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

• It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 12 October 2026

  Future of mining here, Loch Promenade crossings to be repaired, geothermal possibilities here, increase in cancer in under 50s, Chris Thomas MHK's pitch for Chief Minister & the Manx Artesian Well. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 12 October 2026

PERSPECTIVE:

• Perspective 11.10.26 - could Laxey reignite its industrial past?

  Perspective 11.10.26 - could Laxey reignite its industrial past?Have we served you with more than your fill of politics over the past few months? Well this week’s Perspective promises to be an almost politics free zone. Career geologist and former Douglas High School pupil Dr Keith Baron returned to the Island a few weeks ago and provided some fascinating insights into the state of global geology. That’s Perspective this Sunday at 12 on Manx Radio with me Phil Gawne. I did say an almost politics free program but we also consider the prospects of exploiting the Islands mineral deposits. Not so much a gold rush, but there may be silver and rare earths in them there hills!

MANX RADIO SPORT:

• HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs South Liverpool (10-10-26)

  Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division contest between FC Isle of Man and South Liverpool at The Bowl in Douglas.'The Ravens' entered the weekend chasing a fourth straight victory in all competitions whilst South Liverpool travelled to the Island looking to bounce back from defeat in midweek Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

 

 AGENDA: 

• Agenda 12.1.26 - the Chief Minister proposers discuss their candidates ahead of Tuesday's vote

  The Chief Minister election takes place tomorrow and on this evening’s Agenda the proposers of the two candidates explain why they’re backing the Jenkins or Thomas camp. What are our new MHKs looking for from the new government? Can we finally break the cycle of electing new faces to the same old government? Will cynical realism eventually dampen the bright (perhaps naive) optimism of the members and their Chief Minister candidates. I really hope not but if it was easy surely we’d already be living in the sunny unicorn infested uplands?

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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