Instruments of Democracy

Instruments of Democracy

Radio Manx Ltd

Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 2m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

IOD - Paul Craine MLC on population figures and muted trumpet plunge

Mar 24, 2026 1m

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

IOD John McGuinness with his bassoon

May 28, 2025 0m

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.

INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY 22 - Infrastructure Minister Michelle Hayward

Feb 17, 2025 1m

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…

IOD 21 Chris Thomas with a new instrument

Jan 06, 2025 1m

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…

Instruments of Democracy - Chief Minister Alf Cannan

Oct 07, 2024 0m

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…

IOD - Peter Karran

Sep 09, 2024 2m

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"

Douglas Council Leader Claire Wells

Aug 19, 2024 2m

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…

Instruments of Democracy - Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas

Jul 15, 2024 0m

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

TT great John McGuinness!

Jun 04, 2024 0m

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

Instruments of Democracy

Apr 29, 2024 1m

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…

Instruments of Democracy

Apr 04, 2024 1m

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…

Instruments of Democracy

Mar 08, 2024 2m

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…

Instruments of Democracy

Jan 04, 2024 1m

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

Instruments of Democracy

Jun 05, 2023 1m

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

Instruments of Democracy

Apr 17, 2023 1m

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

Instruments of Democracy

Mar 29, 2023 1m

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.

Instruments of Democracy

Feb 22, 2023 1m

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…

Instruments of Democracy

Jan 03, 2023 1m

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…

Instruments of Democracy

Nov 01, 2022 2m

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…

Instruments of Democracy

Sep 02, 2022 2m

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

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Instruments of Democracy is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 2m.

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