Best Phil Burgess Podcasts (2024)

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Perspective 25.8.24 - is Government doing enough to solve the Island's housing woes? 50:22

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Three years ago Keys candidates were expressing concern and committing to resolving what was popularly believed to be a housing crisis. Government’s flagship solution to the lack of funds to deliver high quality comprehensive public services is to grow the economically active part of the population so generating more tax income. To do that we need …

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354: How to Keep Doing the Fun Stuff with Michael Frew 27:18

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Michael Frew is a technology veteran with 20+ years of experience. He now acquires 6 and 7 figure software and SaaS companies that generate him a 7-figure pre-tax annual income. Top 3 Career Tips 1. There is always the opportunity to acquire a business rather than start a new business. You can acquire an existing business from an entrepreneur when …

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Perspective 18.08.24 - Former MHK Chris Robertshaw's views on the current political scene 50:21

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Former Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw has been called a lot of things over his time in business and politics but ’shrinking violet’ was never one of them. Chris has lots to say about the current state of Manx politics and the biggest challenge is how we’ll fit it all in on this week’s Perspective. How many of Chris’s catch phrases will we get? I…

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353: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough for a Successful Career in Tech with Dr. Kyle Elliott 22:26

7d ago22:26

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Dr. Kyle Elliott is confidant to many of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. He is a tech career coach, interview coach and job search expert. Kyle's Top 3 Career Tips 1. Consistency is important. You need to put in the hard work. Spend time putting in effort and don’t look for a quick trick or shortcut to success. Be strategic and intentional on …

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Perspective 11.8.24 - Ørsted explains the Mooir Vannin wind farm project. 50:22

2d ago50:22

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Ørsted want to build a 1.4 gigawatt wind farm six nautical miles off the north east coast of the Isle of Man. Up to 100 turbines are proposed and these could be as high as 389 metres above low tides. So what’s in it for us? Sea bed rental income, tax on the energy production, a community fund and potentially cheaper electricity are all mentioned bu…

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352: Be Bold, Be Brave and Go with Your Heart with Al Kingsley 31:05

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Al Kingsley has almost 30 years’ experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding, with a passion for education. He’s the CEO of EdTech company, NetSupport, and an EdTech author. Al's Top 3 Career Tips 1. You are born with two eyes, two ears and one mouth. You should use them in appropriate proportions. You don’t need to be the first p…

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Perspective 4.8.24 - some July Tynwald housing highlights 50:20

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July Tynwald saw several debates about housing and development with reassurances given about “lots of work going on behind the scenes”. An entertaining exchange saw the Housing Minister attempting to woo Jason Moorhouse but he was playing hard to get. We also hear from the Home Affairs Minister about the cost of the new sexual assault referral cent…

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Perspective 28.7.24 - is Manx agricultural in terminal decline or is there hope for the Manx food sector? 50:24

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Despite food prices having been higher in recent years Manx agriculture continues to face significant challenges. Closures of Ramsey Bakery and Shoprite have impacted on Manx food sales in the Isle of Man, the meat plant continues to face significant problems and recently the Department of Infrastructure has imposed huge increases in charges to rem…

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Perspective 21.7.24 - we’re three years in to the Cannan administration but has much changed? The Chief Minister is very upbeat about the progress his government is making. 50:24

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Perspective 21.7.24 - we’re three years in to the Cannan administration but has much changed? The Chief Minister is very upbeat about the progress his government is making. We’re pretty much three years in to the Cannan administration but has much changed. There certainly seem to be a few glimmers of progress but is the change that was promised bei…

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Perspective 14.7.24 - Energy and Sustainability Director’s Adrian Cowin and Ralph Peake challenge the views of controversial climate commentator Paul Burgess. 50:24

1M ago50:24

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Controversial climate scientist Paul Burgess has made several claims based on his interpretation of climate science which conflict significantly from the general consensus reached by climate scientists who say we need to act swiftly if we are to avoid our climate becoming so extreme that we will be unable to live in it. Mr Burgess refutes this cons…

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Perspective 7.7.24 - controversial climate commentator Paul Burgess. 50:21

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While a significant majority of climate scientists are increasingly alarmed by the rapid pace of climate change, a growing proportion of voters across Europe are voting to stop climate action. That pleases Perspective's guest this week, Paul Burgess, who describes himself as a climate scientist and friend of four times gaoled, far right politician …

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Perspective 30.6.24 - highlights from June Tynwald. 50:01

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They say a week is a long time in politics but I hope not too long as this week’s Perspective looks at some of the June Tynwald highlights. The Chief Minister explains why belts need tightening even further if health funding is to continue to grow, Tim Glover is concerned about DoI anouncing big increases in costs for farmers - so is the Agricultur…

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Perspective 23.6.24 - Education Minister rejects school closures … and lots more. 50:00

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Garff MHK Daphne Caine has certainly not been short of challenges since she took up the reins at the Department of Education. Do you save £7m a year by closing primary schools and other ‘efficiencies’ or acknowledge that the backlash from those affected will be to big a political price to pay for a government which struggles to find popularity? As …

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Perspective 16.6.24 - Chris Thomas and David Ashford preview June Tynwald 50:02

2M ago50:02

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You could be forgiven for thinking that the House of Keys is about to make an historic decision to introduce assisted dying, but is that really the case? Also as we approach the end of the third year of the current House of Keys, June Tynwald will be asked to consider three motions on housing but will any of these make any meaningful impact on the …

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Perspective 9.6.24 - can the Manx Labour Party deliver solutions to the problems we’re facing? 50:01

3M ago50:01

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The Manx Labour Party held it’s AGM a few weeks ago so a good excuse to find out what it’s all about. Do we still need a Labour movement in the Isle of Man or has it’s time past? The Labour Party was formed in 1918 to fight against the social injustice of the time and over the century that followed it achieved much of it’s initial objectives, so wh…

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Perspective 2.6.24 - a round up of May Tynwald and confusion over Peel Town Commissioners view on housing. 50:02

3M ago50:02

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May Tynwald was a relatively brief an uncontroversial affair but even with a light Order Paper there were still a few items of interest. Some members expressing righteous indignation over Tynwald’s unwillingness to suspend its standing orders while others dismissing this as a storm in a tea cup. And what’s really happening in Peel with apparent con…

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LegCo reform - can tinkering with our parliamentary structures help address the crisis we face? 50:02

3M ago50:02

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Political think tank - Reayrtys - and Prof Peter Edge from Oxford Brookes University want to talk about reform of Legislative Council. Perspective this week asks them why? How does tinkering with our parliamentary structures help address the housing crisis, cost of living crisis and the difficulties faced by the hospitality sector. Seasoned politic…

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Isle of Man Praying the Keeills - a bit of peace and tranquillity in a very busy world. 50:06

3M ago50:06

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Stressed, tearing your hair out, feeling overwhelmed by the pace of the world we live in? Well the Isle of Man Praying the Keeills week may just be the answer. It runs all through next week and organisers Rev Canon Janice Ward, Phil Craine and Andrew Foxon tell you all about it on Perspective on Sunday at 12 noon on Manx Radio with me Phil Gawne. E…

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Perspective 12.5.24 - what’s happening at Onchan District Commissioners - is it more than just a political spat? 50:01

3M ago50:01

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What’s happening at Onchan District Commissioners? Prompted by comments made at the recent AGM Onchan MHK Julie Edge doesn’t hold back on her thoughts over the behaviour of some of the Commissioners. One of the Commissioners attracting Ms Edge’s ire responds to the criticism. So can all sides work together in the future for the best interests of th…

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Perspective 5.5.24 - Claire Christian and Chris Thomas describe their emerging political alliance. 50:03

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A new political force has been slowly emerging in Tynwald and this week’s Perspective tries to discover what it’s all about. Definitely not a political party, possibly a loose political alliance but certainly made up of MHKs Claire Christian, Julie Edge and Chris Thomas. What do they stand for, how will they deliver change, are their ideas relevant…

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Perspective 28.4.24 - the CoMin listening events - stark testament and some reassuring ministerial voices. 1:18:24

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Council of Ministers met the people this week and after a few teething problems with the first session the initiative was generally considered a positive one. So what did they learn? Did they listen? Will policies and strategies change following the feedback received, or will the same story be repackaged to better reflect public concerns? Perspecti…

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Perspective 21.4.24 - some of the highlights from April Tynwald. 50:01

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Housing, NHS dentistry, government handling of Covid and the Dr Ranson appeal, cheaper internet services, and greater fiscal responsibility were just a few of the items discussed in Tynwald this week. Perspective tries to squeeze all this and more into the program. There was some quite heated debate and political rifts becoming more evident but one…

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Perspective 14.4.24 - can Manx Care become the best small Island health and social care system in the world? 50:00

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Manx Care’s ambition is to become the best small Island health and social care system in the world and Manx Care’s Chief Executive certainly has the passion and commitment to try to deliver that very worthy aspiration. So why have we not seen that ambition being delivered so far? What obstacles lie in the way of Manx Care delivering health and soci…

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Perspective 7.4.24 - Energy and Sustainability Centre Directors Ralph Peak and Adrian Cowin give us their take on our changing climate and and future energy sources. 50:02

5M ago50:02

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Are you happy with your energy bills? Do you like the uncertainty of how much your next fuel purchase is going to cost? Are you a gardener or farmer concerned about the past four months’ above average rainfall? Is it possible to mitigate against the problems climate change will bring or has that boat already sailed? Energy and Sustainability Centre…

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Perspective 31.3.24 - the Chief Minister responds to recent criticism and explains his government’s revised priorities. 50:02

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Great opportunity to represent the Island both here and abroad, good people skills required, must be able to please all the people all the time, while taking the really tough and difficult decisions. You’ll be working with a great team, many of whom want your job, and all of your 86,000 stakeholders expect you to be instantly available to answer th…

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Perspective 24.3.24 - the Tax Strategy and Keys constituency boundaries. 50:02

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On last week’s Perspective the Treasury Minister made a valiant attempt to defend the Isle of Man Government’s Tax Strategy. The Strategy was presented to Tynwald this week, not for approval but merely to be received, but even that modest objective came close to being derailed by an amendment from David Ashford. On Perspective we hear from several …

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Perspective 17.3.24 - Treasury Minister Alex Allinson responds to concerns raised about the budget and the tax strategy. 50:02

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On Perspective last week economist John Webster identified significant areas for improvement in the Island’s economic policies. He marked the Treasury Minister’s card with - could do better - see me after the lesson. Members of the Chamber of Commerce were particularly concerned in their assessment of February’s budget and its impact on their busin…

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Perspective 10.3.24 - the IoM Budget, the Tax Strategy and what needs to change to allow the Island to prosper. 49:57

6M ago49:57

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John Webster is an economist, business owner and Chairman of the Manx Technology Group as well as an independent adviser to various investment funds and involved with the UN as an economic adviser to small islands. He was also economic adviser to the Isle of Man Government back in the 1980s so he’s well qualified to talk about the economic situatio…

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Perspective 3.3.24 - the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. 49:58

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A new exhibition exploring the Isle of Man’s remarkable maritime heritage and honouring the 200th anniversary of the RNLI opened recently at the House of Manannan in Peel. ‘All at Sea’ uncovers some of the tragic events in Manx waters which motivated Manx resident, Sir William Hillary to establish a national maritime lifesaving institution. On Pers…

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Perspective 25.2.24 - Treasury Minister and Tynwald colleagues consider the 24/25 Budget 49:58

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The Budget has been met with mixed reviews since it was announced on Tuesday. Perspective unpicks some of the thinking behind it, with help from the Treasury Minister and some of his Tynwald colleagues. We are promised improved services and certainly the significant budgetary increases in health and education would indicate that, but we’re also pay…

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Perspective 18.2.24 - Is the Braddan Commissioners’ Round House a white elephant or bold ambition for the people of Braddan? Naive mismanagement from the Commissioners or stubborn intransigence from the ... 50:00

6M ago50:00

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If you’ve visited the hospital lately you may well have seen Braddan Parish Commissioners’ magnificent new community hub has emerged in all its glory. Close followers of Manx politics may also have noticed the rather large 37% increase in Braddan’s rates part of which will be used to cover the costs of the new hub. As if this wasn’t enough to encou…

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Perspective 11.2.24 - a Tynwald Committee considers whether greater independence for the Isle of Man would be good or bad - we hear evidence from Jersey. 49:59

7M ago49:59

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Just over 23 years ago Tynwald agreed that government should defend vigorously the Island's internal governing autonomy and seek to extend the Isle of Man's influence over relevant external issues. While there were some modest gains made in the early 2000s, little or no work has been done to reform our constitutional relationship with the UK over t…

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Perspective 4.2.24 - MHKs Joney Faragher and Michelle Haywood give their thoughts on this month's budget and how they're faring half way through their term in office. 50:04

7M ago50:04

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New schools, underfunded departmental budgets better roads and a new bus station are on the wish lists of MHKs Joney Faragher and Michelle Haywood. The government is struggling to control a substantial financial deficit so where is the money coming from? Hopefully we’ll know more when this year’s Manx budget is delivered in just over a week’s time …

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Perspective 28.1.24 - the political machinations of the southern swimming pool. 50:03

7M ago50:03

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The southern swimming pool has been making a splash in the turbulent Tynwald political waters leaving some political commentators to suggest that the Minister is out of her depth. In contrast the Minister has suggested that some members are floundering in the political whirlpool and the whole pool debate has allowed a range of thorny administrative…

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Perspective 21.1.24 - is the Chief Minister making real progress with developing the economy or is he just living on fantasy island? 50:02

7M ago50:02

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The economic strategy annual update was debated in Tynwald this week with the Chief Minister painting a very rosy Manx economic picture which seemed to avoid discussion of the pitfalls and obstacles to economic success. This led to criticism from some members that perhaps government wasn’t living in the real world or indeed that the Chief Minister …

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Perspective 14.1.24 - MHKs Daphne Caine, Sarah Maltby and Chris Thomas discuss January Tynwald, Heritage railways and the Covid Review. 50:01

8M ago50:01

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Perspective looks at the forthcoming January Tynwald, Systra's report into Heritage railways and guests MHKs Daphne Caine, Sarah Maltby and Chris Thomas give their initial reaction to the Covid Review.By Manx Radio

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Perspective 17.12.23 - a December Tynwald highlights show including Tax Strategy, Population Growth and a missing review into the Office of Human resource. 50:02

9M ago50:02

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Tynwald gave Government two modest defeats this week as well as pointing out that Government is missing a number of its own targets. Statistics show that the population is growing by 230 people a year but the Chief Minister is convinced that his government’s flagship target of an extra ten thousand people. The Treasury Minister announced that he wi…

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Perspective 7.1.24 - who is the Financial Services Authority and what do they do? All the answers in this week’s Perspective. 50:01

9M ago50:01

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The Financial Services Authority is a body whose influence we only tend to come across when we’re trying to open a bank account and having to prove in triplicate who we are. The FSA has, though, a significant influence on the financial services sector which generates over a third of our economic output so we probably do need to know a bit more abou…

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Perspective 10.12.23 - Crogga appears to be drinking in the last chance saloon but will the Infrastructure Minister provide them with festive cheer? 50:03

9M ago50:03

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Crogga wants to give the Isle of Man Government a multibillion pound Christmas present but needs government to agree a variation to their gas exploration licence. The Chief Minister apparently sacked Chris Thomas for not assisting Crogga so the decision is now in Tim Crookall’s hands. Several Tynwald members and a growing international chorus sugge…

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Perspective 3.12.23 - the Proposed Renewable Energy Generation Hub at Andreas Airfield 50:01

9M ago50:01

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You wait around for twenty years for some renewable energy projects and then suddenly several of them arrive at the same time. Tynwald seems very nervous about accepting private sector support for renewable power generation in the Isle of Man, but perhaps they might be persuaded by a project which gives a significant boost to Manx farmers, ticks al…

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Perspective 26.11.23 - a round up of November Tynwald 50:03

9M ago50:03

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Has the Manx milling wheat sector reached a crisis point? Is government borrowing over a billion pounds now? No say the relevant Ministers. The Treasury Minister is feeling generous by handing out winter and Christmas bonuses and free TV licences for over 75s. Tynwald likes onshore wind farms and agrees that the airport and the sea terminal need ti…

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Perspective 19.11.23 - How has the mild mannered Health Services Consultative Committee been drawn in to a heated political debate? 50:01

9M ago50:01

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How has the mild mannered generally innocuous Health Services Consultative Committee been drawn in to a heated political debate with the Health Minister? Lawrie Hooper has accused the committee of deliberated falsehood - lying to you and me - and both sides have accused each other of making defamatory statements. Chris Thomas will be calling on Tyn…

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KID CONGO POWERS - Anything to Say 48:23

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This week on Oh! Brother, the legendary Kid Congo Powers graces us with stories of The Cramps, The Bad Seeds, The Fall, The Gun Club and a few others. They also discuss the mystery of the "Hit The North" music video and some of Kid's memories of and relationship with Jeffrey Lee Pierce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Agenda 13.11.23 - should the Bishop lose his vote? Keys seem to think so. 24:32

10M ago24:32

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A bit of déjà vu on Agenda this week as the Bishop’s vote is once more called into question this time by the House of Keys who narrowly voted to allow Lawrie Hooper to introduce a private member’s Bill to remove the vote from the Bishop. Mr Hooper was accused of having malevolent purpose and being distracted by trivial matters when he should be get…

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Perspective 12.11.23 - new Chairs of Planning, MUA and OFT reflect on their new roles. 50:00

10M ago50:00

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A trio of appointments were announced this week by government with MHKs John Wannenburgh and Tim Glover taking over as chairs of Manx Utilities and Office of Fair Trading, subject to Tynwald approval. John is current Chair at the OFT and Rob Callister was Chair at the MUA last year. Rob now takes over as Chair of planning? Did you follow that? Well…

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TIM PRESLEY - Northern Soul 56:51

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On this week's episode of Oh! Brother, Paul and Steve welcome Tim Presley, song writer, painter and all round good Dude. They discuss beards, Manchester manners, Tim's many musical projects and how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Perspective 5.11.23 - should the Isle of Man have a view on the tragic events unfolding in Israel and Gaza? 50:00

10M ago50:00

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Few people can have managed to avoid being affected by the tragic events taking place in Israel and Gaza in recent weeks. The suffering and pain being inflicted is hard to imagine in our peaceful island which hasn’t witnessed war and bloodshed for many decades. We have little power to influence these events but should we not at least consider what’…

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