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Phil Gawne takes an in-depth look at a variety of aspects of life on the Isle of Man and further afield. Sometimes political, occasionally controversial, but always an appointment to listen.

  1. 5D AGO

    Perspective 5.4.26 - Canon Philip Gillespie shares his journey through faith for Easter Sunday

    With Easter Day upon us it seems appropriate to hear from one of the Island’s Christian leaders. Canon Philip Gillespie has recently returned to the Island after a number of years teaching in Rome. At a time when the world seems as far away from love, peace and kindness as it’s ever been perhaps it’s time to hear from gentle, humble leaders, who really do care about our lives and fulfilment. There’s little doubt that the world would be a better place if we all lived gentler and humbler lives but it seems most of us struggle to do that. We could all do with a bit more love and peace in our lives … and maybe the odd Easter egg or two.

    51 min

  2. MAR 27

    Perspective 29.3.26 - Secondary school students debate for International Women’s Day - Part 2

    A few weeks ago we heard two of the debates from the special International Women’s Day junior Tynwald sitting, at which students from the Island’s secondary schools and UCM raised several issues that concern them. There were three other debates on Legal Protections and Accountability Measures to Address Gender‐Based Violence, Mental Health and Neurological Conditions and Education in Gender Discrimination which we’ll hear in full on this week’s Perspective. Powerful comment from voices which sadly all too often go unheard.

    51 min

  3. MAR 22

    Perspective 15.3.26 - highlights from March Tynwald

    In Tynwald this week there appeared to be some relative calm after the choppy political waters of recent sittings. The impact of the Iran War, an urgent question on bed spaces at Nobles and the ongoing work at the White Hoe were covered in question time. There was also a heated debate about the future of the post office an interesting discussion on scrutiny of government’s response to Tynwald decisions and the Horse Trams trotted a little closer to the finishing line. That’s all squeezed in to this week’s Perspective. No neigh sayers on this week’s show.

    51 min

  4. MAR 15

    Perspective 15.3.26 - Secondary school students debate important issues for International Women’s Day

    Last week in a special International Women’s Day junior Tynwald sitting, students from the Island’s secondary schools and UCM raised several issues that are important to them and really should be important to us all. The students voices were very powerful and the evidence presented was quite shocking. We’ll hear two of the debates, on Gaps in Women’s Healthcare and Period Poverty, on Perspective this week, and the other three debates on a future show. It takes a lot to move and inspire me in political discourse these days and these debates succeeded on both counts.

    51 min

  5. MAR 1

    Perspective 1.3.26 - exploring the richness of linguistic diversity in the Isle of Man

    Last week Culture Vannin teamed up with Mooinjer Veggey to celebrate International Mother Languages Day. As part of the Year of the Manx Language they invited second language communities to come together to explore the richness of linguistic diversity in the Isle of Man. Find more about the Island’s amazing cultural communities on this week’s Perspective Are we doing enough to share Manx culture with others? Can our passion for our own languages and heritage bring us all together? Perhaps we could build the Tower of Babel on the old Lord Street site?

    51 min

  6. FEB 22

    Perspective 22.2.26 - a give away pre-election budget to kick start economic activity or a reckless raid on reserves?

    What did the Treasury Minister actually deliver in last Tuesday’s Tynwald sitting? Was it a give away pre-election budget through prudent use of reserves to help kick start the economy or a reckless raid on government’s hard earned savings. I suspect the answer lies somewhere between the two but what did Tynwald members make of it? What is clear is the vast majority of earners will be better off in the next tax year but is the continued use of reserves sustainable? Hopefully the extra money the government is keen to stuff in our back pockets won’t come at a cost after the election.

    51 min

  7. FEB 15

    Perspective 15.2.26 - former Treasury Minister Eddie Teare talks us through his budget process.

    Government finances have read a little like recent weather forecasts, with a gloomy outlook, risk of budget overtopping particularly in health, and economic storms battering our sparse reserves. One former Treasury Minister who wasn’t afraid to grapple with the economic challenges of the day was Eddie Teare. He talks to Perspective about how he went about preparing a budget and considers what next week’s Budget might deliver. As if economic circumstances were’nt bad enough the aftermath of last month’s sackings has caused some disaffection in Tynwald ranks. Will next week’s Budget include brighter spells and sunny uplands?

    51 min

  8. FEB 8

    Perspective 8.2.26 - Blue-tongue, cattle health status and the meatplant - who’d be a farmer these days?

    Manx farmers are being challenged at the moment with several significant issues hitting all at once. As if the debilitating cattle disease Blue-tongue, a change in UK and IoM cattle health status, and ongoing problems with the meatplant weren’t bad enough a very wet winter and uncertainly over animal waste charging are adding to farmers woes. Can the Isle of Man Government’s stated aim of achieving food security for us be delivered in such trying circumstances. There’s no doubt times are hard for Manx farmers who are all hoping things will mooooove in a better direction soon.

    51 min
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Phil Gawne takes an in-depth look at a variety of aspects of life on the Isle of Man and further afield. Sometimes political, occasionally controversial, but always an appointment to listen.

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  • Creator
    Manx Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    283
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