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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Signup to Generate a PitchPhil 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.
Recent episodes include "Perspective 25.10.26 - what does Tynwald think we need from the next five years of government?" (25 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Perspective 18.10.26 - what kind of change will the new government deliver?" (18 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "Perspective 11.10.26 - could Laxey reignite its industrial past?" (11 October 2026, 50 minutes).
Perspective - Manx Radio publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes.
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Episode #42
Tynwald is back and what looked like a fairly limited order paper developed into quite a informative sitting. Unleashed from the shackles of an agreed plan Ministers spoke with passion about what needs to change. We...
On Perspective this week we hear from two new MHKs and one of our new Ministers. We voted for a change so what will that change look like? Will it start off with good intentions and end up with more of the same, or are...
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...
There’s lies, damn lies and statistics, but what do the numbers from our recent election actually tell us? Have we really had a generational shift, or was the result just a further change in gear along a direction of...
Election Day delivered one of the biggest upheavals ever so how will our new MHKs cope? They’ve got plenty of big issues to tackle and if lessons are to be learned from the last administration actions and delivery must...
St Ninians High School held its third ‘election market place’ last Thursday where St Ninian’s students gave the election candidates a good grilling. So what did the students make of the wannabe MHKs? Will the youth vote...
The Manx National Farmers Union has successfully brought food security to the attention of the Keys candidates so what’s changed in this election to make this so important? What is food security? A reliable food...
Immigration appears to be a hot topic on the election doorstep but what is the concern? With overall population figures only increasing slightly in recent years why is immigration reaching the top of the election issues...
Former Treasury Minister and MHK for Ayre Eddie Teare led the charge to fill the blackhole in government finances caused by a £200 million cut in the VAT sharing arrangement with the UK in 2008. In the year that...
Episode #33
Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson is stepping down from the Keys after two terms representing the town. He reflects on why government has failed to deliver over the past five years, tells us why Manx Care is still the best...
For sixteen years the Small Countries Financial Management Centre has been running a program to help smaller poorer countries around the world to build capacity and resilience. This work has provided substantial benefit...
Episode #31
As the dying embers of the Cannan administration gently cool the Chief Minister joins us to look back at the past five years. We regularly hear the phrase “this is the worst government we’ve ever had” trotted out in the...
July Tynwald narrowly avoided running into a fourth day so we couldn’t squeeze it all in to one roundup program. This week we cover, the wind farm, climate change progress and the Chief Constable’s report. There’s also...
There’s too much Tynwald to squeeze in to just one program this month so we’re going to have two. This week we’ve got whistle blowing, an investigation into the Department for Enterprise, energy regulation, climate...
A game of two very distinct halves on Perspective this week with some reflection on his time in office from outgoing Tynwald President Laurence Skelly and one man’s crusade aganist the sellout appearance of Katie...
Episode #27
On Perspective this week we take a nostalgic look at one presenter’s half a century of broadcasting. He also discusses how things need to change to prepare for the next fifty years. How has government and Tynwald...
Episode #26
Everyone wants cheaper energy bills I imagine, and I suppose most of us would be happier knowing our energy supplies were directly controlled by governments we rely on. If this week’s guests are right renewable energy...
Budget reform, the £20m health overspend, hospital beds, dyslexia and reform of government’s land ownership were all discussed in this month’s Tynwald. Is there any way of getting health spending back in line with...
Assisted dying moved a bit closer in June Tynwald. Despite neither Tynwald nor the public knowing why Royal Assent wasn’t granted amendments were moved which according to the Attorney General were all that’s needed to...
Episode #23
Douglas City Council appears to have a plan to solve housing issues in the city. The Council recently opened its flagship housing development the James Brown Apartments. The complex is made up of 48 two-bedroomed units...
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Chief Engineer – Trackside Engineering, FM Global
Professor of Nineteenth Century English Literature, Centro para el Bien Común de la Universidad Francisco de Victoria
Kent Co-ordinator, Parish Councillor, candidate for Maidstone Borough Council, Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells
Executive Director for Safety and Emergency Management at Rock Hill School District, The Conference Board Governance & Sustainability Center
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