<![CDATA[Instruments of Democracy]]>8b124b4d-f2b2-5bf9-b9e4-bcdfec2f846dTue, 24 Mar 2026 13:15:15 +0000Captivate.fmRadio Manx Ltdhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/a7739c22-de8a-4564-b5c0-aa1756dd014c/C_aR-lKiAKbwhXBSJ0_mY84D.jpgInstruments of DemocracyRadio Manx LtdRadio Manx LtdYour favourite Isle of Man elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing their favourite musical instrument. **Satire**https://www.manxradio.com/podcasts/instruments-of-democracy1/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/instruments-of-democracy/nopodcastIOD - Paul Craine MLC on population figures and muted trumpet plungeIOD - Paul Craine MLC on population figures and muted trumpet plungeMLC and Demographer Paul Craine outlines the flatlining trend in population growth, with a musical demonstration of the complexity of the issue provided by his muted trumpet plunge

]]>MLC and Demographer Paul Craine outlines the flatlining trend in population growth, with a musical demonstration of the complexity of the issue provided by his muted trumpet plunge

]]>891d1946-2d3a-4b3f-851e-e897c625d20dTue, 24 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +000001:34falsefullIOD John McGuinness with his bassoonIOD John McGuinness with his bassoonTT Great John McGuinness cheers himself up after a miserable lap by playing Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" on his bassoon whilst chatting to Manx Radio about how rubbish the weather has been.

]]>TT Great John McGuinness cheers himself up after a miserable lap by playing Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" on his bassoon whilst chatting to Manx Radio about how rubbish the weather has been.

]]>a60b0377-7020-4a89-9f8f-3442f0e28870Wed, 28 May 2025 16:16:00 +000000:59falsefullINSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY 22 - Infrastructure Minister Michelle HaywardINSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY 22 - Infrastructure Minister Michelle HaywardInfrastructure 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"



]]>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"



]]>a4007994-0b7c-4275-b6ea-c5108f0de81cMon, 17 Feb 2025 17:34:00 +000001:16falsefullIOD 21 Chris Thomas with a new instrumentIOD 21 Chris Thomas with a new instrumentChris 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.

]]>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.

]]>7e48d910-bfff-4d26-b1e1-33a9ef5193feMon, 06 Jan 2025 16:39:00 +000001:15falsefullInstruments of Democracy - Chief Minister Alf CannanInstruments of Democracy - Chief Minister Alf CannanChief 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.

]]>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.

]]>6ebe75cf-4851-47d2-b4b1-80bbc33867deMon, 07 Oct 2024 14:46:00 +000000:34falsefullIOD - Peter KarranIOD - Peter KarranFormer 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"

]]>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"

]]>6e6b5a24-1575-4aa1-9d75-4be4333fa918Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:44:00 +000002:03falsefullDouglas Council Leader Claire WellsDouglas Council Leader Claire WellsLeader 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.

]]>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.

]]>7fd78db1-aefb-48fc-9b44-0a9f37d26ff7Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:31:00 +000002:11falsefullInstruments of Democracy - Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia HillasInstruments of Democracy - Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia HillasBishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas discusses her likely informal title of "Trish the Bish" whilst accompanying herself on a sacred crumhorn

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

]]>699d7554-5899-4273-9871-b64ba9dc153dMon, 15 Jul 2024 17:03:00 +000000:50falsefullTT great John McGuinness!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

]]>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

]]>ec87f767-047b-42e6-9e62-fdf29e59487eTue, 04 Jun 2024 16:48:00 +000000:53falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyCentral 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.

]]>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.

]]>o61-3604-662f95047c33cMon, 29 Apr 2024 12:39:32 +000001:45falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyThe Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, discusses the need to re-instil financial discipline within the Isle of Man Government, whilst attempting to muster up some magic via a shaky rendition of the Harry Potter theme on his old recorder #HOK #Tynwald #IOM #government #harrypotter

]]>The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, discusses the need to re-instil financial discipline within the Isle of Man Government, whilst attempting to muster up some magic via a shaky rendition of the Harry Potter theme on his old recorder #HOK #Tynwald #IOM #government #harrypotter

]]>o61-3604-660eb24c9034eThu, 04 Apr 2024 13:59:40 +000001:05falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyDouglas North MHK David Ashford discusses the issue of residents who own video doorbells being forced to pay to register with the Information Commissioner or face a £10K fine, whilst practising "Silent Night" ahead of Christmas 2024 on his favourite set of old fashioned hand bells

]]>Douglas North MHK David Ashford discusses the issue of residents who own video doorbells being forced to pay to register with the Information Commissioner or face a £10K fine, whilst practising "Silent Night" ahead of Christmas 2024 on his favourite set of old fashioned hand bells

]]>o61-3604-65eb277c7242aFri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:04 +000002:14falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyRamsey MHK and Liberal Vannin leader Lawrie Hooper explains the rationale behind his public consultation into the Bishop's vote in Tynwald, whilst trying to make his kazoo sound like a saxophone

]]>Ramsey MHK and Liberal Vannin leader Lawrie Hooper explains the rationale behind his public consultation into the Bishop's vote in Tynwald, whilst trying to make his kazoo sound like a saxophone

]]>o61-3604-6596e1553aadaThu, 04 Jan 2024 16:48:21 +000001:27falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyRacer Dean Harrison talks about his delight at a podium place in the  Superbikes, whilst being accompanied by his mechanic playing an excerpt from "Riding in the TT Races" on ukelele-banjo

]]>Racer Dean Harrison talks about his delight at a podium place in the  Superbikes, whilst being accompanied by his mechanic playing an excerpt from "Riding in the TT Races" on ukelele-banjo

]]>o61-3604-647dedc1e510fMon, 05 Jun 2023 14:14:00 +000001:05falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyMLC Tanya August-Hanson discusses her plans to update the Island's fertilisation, embryology and surrogacy laws, whilst practising her castanets

]]>MLC Tanya August-Hanson discusses her plans to update the Island's fertilisation, embryology and surrogacy laws, whilst practising her castanets

]]>o61-3604-643d43f4a7650Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:04:52 +000001:49falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyFormer Health Minister Rob Callister MHK discusses his frank views and thoughts on moving forward after his apology to Tynwald, whilst accompanying himself on the panpipes.
 

]]>Former Health Minister Rob Callister MHK discusses his frank views and thoughts on moving forward after his apology to Tynwald, whilst accompanying himself on the panpipes.
 

]]>o61-3604-642433d549d2aWed, 29 Mar 2023 12:49:25 +000001:21falsefullInstruments of DemocracyInstruments of DemocracyTreasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson jazzes up an analytical review of the pertinent index points of his 2023 Budget, with skilled single and double tonguing and smoothly executed valve work on some of his favourite bop licks

]]>Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson jazzes up an analytical review of the pertinent index points of his 2023 Budget, with skilled single and double tonguing and smoothly executed valve work on some of his favourite bop licks

]]>o61-3604-63f6005189ef6Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:45:21 +000001:57falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Political member of the Department of Infrastructure, Middle MHK Stuart Peters, discusses his frustration at the state of the island's roads and his inability to make immediate improvements to their maintenance, interspersing his rhetoric with some of his infamous beatboxing.

]]>Political member of the Department of Infrastructure, Middle MHK Stuart Peters, discusses his frustration at the state of the island's roads and his inability to make immediate improvements to their maintenance, interspersing his rhetoric with some of his infamous beatboxing.

]]>o61-3604-63b46875eda55Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:40:05 +000001:50falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Speaker of the House of Keys and Rushen MHK Juan Watterson discusses his hopes for net fiscal benefits in government spending through the new office of Auditor General, stressing key elements with musical emojis on his trombone

]]>Speaker of the House of Keys and Rushen MHK Juan Watterson discusses his hopes for net fiscal benefits in government spending through the new office of Auditor General, stressing key elements with musical emojis on his trombone

]]>o61-3604-63613a0e3f188Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:23:58 +000002:59falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Political member for Treasury, Sarah Maltby MHK, explains how government is trying to support residents affected by massive rises in the cost of living, whilst practising her trumpet embouchure

]]>Political member for Treasury, Sarah Maltby MHK, explains how government is trying to support residents affected by massive rises in the cost of living, whilst practising her trumpet embouchure

]]>o61-3604-6312470661fccFri, 02 Sep 2022 18:10:14 +000002:34falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy As this summer's hosepipe ban comes into place, Chair of Manx Utilites Rob Callister MHK talks about the Island's water supplies in the light of government plans to grow the population, while practising his whistling

]]>As this summer's hosepipe ban comes into place, Chair of Manx Utilites Rob Callister MHK talks about the Island's water supplies in the light of government plans to grow the population, while practising his whistling

]]>o61-3604-62e3ede75f2b6Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:25:00 +000001:34falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Castletown, Arbory and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse outlines his concerns about the affordability of internet provision across the community, colouring the more salient points with favourite classical licks on his piccolo and flute . . 

]]>Castletown, Arbory and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse outlines his concerns about the affordability of internet provision across the community, colouring the more salient points with favourite classical licks on his piccolo and flute . . 

]]>o61-3604-62d13a5210d02Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:58:42 +000002:33falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Mr Ashford discusses the intricacies of capital project management, contrasting the complexities of large-scale government projects with the simple rhythmic drone patterns of his didgeridoo 

]]>Mr Ashford discusses the intricacies of capital project management, contrasting the complexities of large-scale government projects with the simple rhythmic drone patterns of his didgeridoo 

]]>o61-3604-62c85ba8f2262Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:30:32 +000002:58falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK, discusses recent departures and government reform, highlighting the most cogent aspects with his favourite blues guitar licks . . 

]]>The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK, discusses recent departures and government reform, highlighting the most cogent aspects with his favourite blues guitar licks . . 

]]>o61-3604-62b5b1b571ff8Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:44:37 +000002:49falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy In this TT special, TT legend John McGuinness talks about his love of the TT, whilst playing "Riding at the TT races" by George Formby on his trusty nose flute.

]]>In this TT special, TT legend John McGuinness talks about his love of the TT, whilst playing "Riding at the TT races" by George Formby on his trusty nose flute.

]]>o61-3604-62a21c8f742e1Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:15:11 +000001:11falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day whilst highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. This week, Chris Thomas MHK discusses the right to buy policy whilst demonstrating the walking bass. Nice. 

]]>Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day whilst highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. This week, Chris Thomas MHK discusses the right to buy policy whilst demonstrating the walking bass. Nice. 

]]>o61-3604-629e314045165Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:54:24 +000001:49falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day whilst highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. Today, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Julie Edge MHK, discusses the proposed new secondary school for Castle Rushen, whilst practicing her yodling . .

]]>Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day whilst highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. Today, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Julie Edge MHK, discusses the proposed new secondary school for Castle Rushen, whilst practicing her yodling . .

]]>o61-3604-62878f4631499Fri, 20 May 2022 12:53:26 +000002:18falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. In this episode, Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board, Daphne Caine MHK, discusses gas extraction and climate change implications, whilst hooting "The Star-Spangled Banner" through her hands 

]]>Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. In this episode, Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board, Daphne Caine MHK, discusses gas extraction and climate change implications, whilst hooting "The Star-Spangled Banner" through her hands 

]]>o61-3604-6283af5eb8110Tue, 17 May 2022 14:21:00 +000001:54falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. In this episode, DOI Minister Tim Crookall discusses the ongoing issues with the horse trams, whilst playing his coconut shells  . . .

]]>Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. In this episode, DOI Minister Tim Crookall discusses the ongoing issues with the horse trams, whilst playing his coconut shells  . . .

]]>o61-3604-62791cc746e65Mon, 09 May 2022 13:53:09 +000001:51falsefullInstruments of Democracy Instruments of Democracy Enterprise Minister Dr Alex Allinson discusses the return of the Manannan to summer service whilst demonstrating techno techniques on the jaws harp 

]]>Enterprise Minister Dr Alex Allinson discusses the return of the Manannan to summer service whilst demonstrating techno techniques on the jaws harp 

]]>o61-3604-62629bd51e9e9Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:13:00 +000002:33falsefullInstruments of Democracy Ep 2: DEFA Minister Claire Barber MHKInstruments of Democracy Ep 2: DEFA Minister Claire Barber MHKYour favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument.

This week DEFA Minister Claire Barber MHK talks about bathing water quality whilst accompanying herself on the tuba

]]>Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument.

This week DEFA Minister Claire Barber MHK talks about bathing water quality whilst accompanying herself on the tuba

]]>o61-3604-62501303c7b6fFri, 08 Apr 2022 10:48:30 +000002:48falsefullInstruments of Democracy - Ep 1: Paul Craine MLCInstruments of Democracy - Ep 1: Paul Craine MLCYour favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument 
This week, Paul Craine MLC discusses the Island’s future demographic landscape whilst playing the mouth organ 

]]>Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument 
This week, Paul Craine MLC discusses the Island’s future demographic landscape whilst playing the mouth organ 

]]>o61-3604-624c37b4c086fTue, 05 Apr 2022 12:36:00 +000002:39falsefull