Instruments of Democracy

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Instruments of Democracy

Your favourite Isle of Man elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing their favourite musical instrument. **Satire**

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY 22 - Infrastructure Minister Michelle Hayward

    Infrastructure Minister Michelle Hayward hoists her trusty cello atop a DOI generator on Douglas Promenade to tell us about the new sea wall in Douglas, whilst illustrating the building process in musical form with a short snatch of Johann Strauss' "Pizzicato Polka"

    1 min

  2. JAN 6

    IOD 21 Chris Thomas with a new instrument

    Chris Thomas MHK puts down his trusty bass for a few moments and travels light, with a stirring rendition of "The Locomotion" on recorder, adding delicate colour to some thoughts on the work of the Select Committee on the role of the Legislature in the Budget Process.

    1 min

  3. 10/07/2024

    Instruments of Democracy - Chief Minister Alf Cannan

    Chief Minister Alfred Cannan discusses the seemingly intractable situation regarding Manx Care funding and overspend, whilst keeping spirits high with a cheery rendition of "What shall we do with a drunken sailor" on his ocarina.

    1 min

  4. 09/09/2024

    IOD - Peter Karran

    Former Onchan MHK Peter Karran, puts forward his thoughts on a lack of government action to address the housing crisis, whilst practising his solo version of "Duelling Banjos"

    2 min

  5. 08/19/2024

    Douglas Council Leader Claire Wells

    Leader of Douglas Council, Claire Wells, discusses a slightly controversial name change to Henry Bloom Noble Library, whilst defusing potential tensions with a rendition of "Baby Shark" on her sousaphone.

    2 min

  6. 07/15/2024

    Instruments of Democracy - Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas

    Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas discusses her likely informal title of "Trish the Bish" whilst accompanying herself on a sacred crumhorn

    1 min

  7. 06/04/2024

    TT great John McGuinness!

    The great John McGuinness talks about high speed dicing on the track, whilst illustrating his adrenaline-fueled life by simultaneously playing "The flight of the bumblebee" on his Honda trumpet

    1 min
  8. Instruments of Democracy

    04/29/2024

    Instruments of Democracy

    Central Douglas MHK, Chris Thomas, discusses questions he has about the FOI Act and the IOM Steam Packet company and reference to collective bargaining with unions contained within the Sea Services Agreement, whilst playing the theme to Captain Pugwash on his piano accordion.

    2 min
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Your favourite Isle of Man elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing their favourite musical instrument. **Satire**

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  • Creator
    Radio Manx Ltd
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Radio Manx Ltd
  • Show Website
    Instruments of Democracy

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