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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Did Charlie & Juan announce they are standing?

    Sam is awol in Benidorm (the TV Show) meanwhile Charlie and Juan discuss MHK's on their jollidays and a whole host of other unwanted opinions and stuff that will trigger the usual suspects... Strap yourself in as this one gets emotionally charged...And did they both really announce they are standing?

    1hr 6min
  2. Jabs, Waiting Times and Tourists

    24 APR

    Jabs, Waiting Times and Tourists

    We're still on Zoom this week as Charlie and Sam discuss ongoings at Noble's, weight loss jabs, freight issues affecting agriculture and the debate around the proposed tourism levy.

    39 min
  3. A Brand New Chair

    17 APR

    A Brand New Chair

    Charlie and Sam rattle through a packed Manx news roundup as they dissect the shake-up at Isle of Man Meats, the resolved Bus Vannin dispute and the state of the island's health services. Plus, the wider public finances — structural deficit, looming post-election cuts and a government wage bill topping £2m a day. Add in port and freight chaos, the car tax disc shambles, pressure on local shops, unpaid carers’ struggles, Summerland stagnation and you're in for a packed 45 minutes.

    44 min
  4. Oats, Solar Panels and Three Legs on the Hill

    10 APR

    Oats, Solar Panels and Three Legs on the Hill

    In this week's pod, Juan, Charlie and Sam discuss the revamped Swiss Chalet and its farm shop, and whether shopping local really costs more than Tesco. They look at government neglect of derelict buildings, the rebirth of the old Liverpool Arms as the LA Brunch Club and Manx Utilities’ long-awaited move to put solar panels on the NSC roof. Plus, the trio also tackle road safety for horse riders, rows over cyclists, the three legs on North Barrule, big new housing plans, and the most famous photo in Manx football.

    47 min
  5. Fuel, Food and Easter Eggs

    3 APR

    Fuel, Food and Easter Eggs

    In this week's pod Juan, Charlie and Sam discuss the rise in fuel prices and a shortage of diesel last weekend, the impact of rising costs on the island's agricultural sector and whether everyone should be allowed Easter Eggs.

    1hr 14min

  6. 27 MAR

    Hospice, Horse Trams and a Tourist Tax

    In this week's pod, Juan, Charlie and Sam react to the news that Hospice is facing service cuts and redundancies and suggest areas that money could be slashed in government to give to the charity.  As ever, the horse trams pop up and they consider the possible implementation of a tourist levy (tax).

    1hr 6min

  7. 20 MAR

    Good Vibes Only

    With Juan otherwise engaged, Sam and Charlie battle their way through a turgid Tynwald sitting, Locate Isle of Man's budget and a radio station on a hill. However they managed to find some hope in the legendary Dolly Parton.

    1hr 2min

  8. 13 MAR

    The Importance of Shopping Local

    In this week’s pod the team dive into messages from Dubai and the Middle East, debating how scary life there really is depending on your circumstances. They then turn to big local issues including the proposed Orsted offshore wind farm, government transparency and competence over BSE rule changes and the ongoing turmoil, reviews and board shake-ups at Isle of Man Meats. Woven through it all is a bigger question: do people really care where their food comes from, or just how much it costs?

    1hr 10min
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News & Entertainment from Manx.News & Energy FM

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  • Creator
    Energy Media UK
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Manx.News

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