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Talking Heads

A weekly digest of all the hot topics discussed on Manx Radio's daily phone-in programme, Talking Heads.

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Episodes

  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 24 March 2017

    51 minutes

    The increase in water rates, the rebranding of an inter-Celtic festival, and a clampdown on UK registered vehicles.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 17 March 2017

    55 minutes

    The possibility of e-cigarettes for prisoners, continuing debate over the future of the old courthouse in Ramsey, and the Island’s minimum wage.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 10 March 2017

    60 minutes

    Taxi patient transfer services, the potential sale of the old courthouse in Ramsey, and a drop in the economically active population.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 3 March 2017

    1 hour 1 minute

    A ban on headphones for the Parish Walk, work permit exemptions in hospitality, and charges for electricity, water and sewerage.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 24 February 2017

    57 minutes

    An increase in the tax cap, the return of Miss Isle of Man, and humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 17 February 2017

    59 minutes

    A transport interchange for Ramsey, funding for the health service and compulsory boat insurance.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 10 February 2017

    60 minutes

    The plausibility of the Island taking in Syrian refugees, the future of the Meat Plant, and DNA profiling for dogs.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 27 January 2017

    58 minutes

    Border checks, the Island’s birth rate, and weekend roadworks.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 20 January 2017

    59 minutes

    Accommodating cruise ships, a bid to reform the Island’s abortion laws and parking on Douglas Promenade.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 13 January 2017

    59 minutes

    Disposing of silt from Peel Marina, a social media row over a bus ticket, and reporting drivers who text at the wheel.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 6 January 2017

    60 minutes

    A dispute over the protection of the TT brand, a call for a review of how national services are funded, and concerns over frontline staffing levels at Noble’s Hospital.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 23 December 2016

    49 minutes

    The enforcement of disability discrimination laws, fines for poppy wearing, and the Island’s voice in Brexit preparations.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 16 December 2016

    57 minutes

    Traffic calming measures in Braddan, the possibility of a sugar tax, and the on-going horse tram saga.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 9 December 2016

    59 minutes

    Shortening the horse tramway, a central resident record, and giving priority to cyclists at left turns.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 2 December 2016

    1 hour 5 minutes

    Disc parking in town centres, the standing of the Classic TT, and free train and tram travel for pensioners.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 25 November 2016

    59 minutes

    The local authority housing funding gap, entertainment venues catering for the needs of those with disabilities, and incentives to bring Manx students back to the Island.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 18 November 2016

    50 minutes

    Overhauls to the work permit system, efforts to repair, restore and reopen the Queen’s Pier in Ramsey, and does Government need a database to help select island jurors?

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 11 November 2016

    55 minutes

    Retail choice in Douglas, community buses, paying for the maintenance of church buildings, and the election of a new American president.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 4 November 2016

    54 minutes

    The regulation of sugar, pensioner concessions on the heritage railways, and protecting the Island’s fishery.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 28 October 2016

    58 minutes

    Manx Gas standing charges, a ruling over a cake, charging for the clear up after a charity event, and dogs in the countryside.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 21 October 2016

    48 minutes

    Possible progress with the Douglas Promenade refurbishment, concessions for pensioners on the Island’s heritage railways, and the Island’s future drug and alcohol strategy.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 14 October 2016

    54 minutes

    TV licences for the over 75s, the new ministerial line-up, and the possibility of body-worn cameras for Isle of Man police.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 7 October 2016

    53 minutes

    Road works in the Island’s capital, departmental roles for Leg Co members, and the regularity of fit for work assessments.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 30 September 2016

    57 minutes

    Government pay rises, what do we expect from our new MHKs, and should the Isle of Man introduce M.O.T tests?

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 23 September 2016

    59 minutes

    Voter apathy at the general election, staying calm behind the wheel, and attitudes to smoking.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 16 September 2016

    48 minutes

    Motorists giving cyclists enough room when over taking, cannabis for medicinal use, a clampdown on using mobile phones while driving.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 9 September 2016

    59 minutes

    A look back at Talking Heads - week ending 9th September 2016

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 2 September 2016

    43 minutes

    The potential corporatisation of the Villa and Gaiety, inconsiderate parking, and paying the BBC licence fee.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 26 August 2016

    45 minutes

    Responsibility for keeping the Isle of Man tidy, air services to and from the Island, and the proposed sale of the horse tramway stables.

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  • Talking Heads

    Friday, 19 August 2016

    31 minutes

    The sale of surplus horse trams, the TV licence fee for the over 75s, and deterring people from using mobile phones while driving.

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