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The One Without Charlie (almost)

With Charlie away the boss steps in as Juan and Sam discuss local authority elections, a statue of King Orry and why Manx democracy is fundamentally flawed. 

Easter, FoIs and a cat called Sandy

This week Sam and Charlie debate working on Good Friday and look at some of this week's biggest news including Earystane, FC Isle of Man comings and going and a lovely cat called Sandy. 
Plus, praise for Manx Care, questions about MOTs and how a marathon has ruined Charlie's weekend plans. 

.George Foreman, Toasties and Rallying

This week Charlie and Sam navigate the perfect toastie, a repayable grant and a new 10KM record. Plus Sam goes on a rant about healthcare before getting the giggles while Charlie tries to keep control by focussing on climate change and how MHKs engage with social media. 

An American President and and Australian Chief Minister

Sam and Charlie take a whirlwind tour of the week's news including a scam video, April Fools Day jokes, the cost of 20mph, goings on in Tynwald and a range of other stories from across the week. Head to Manx.News to read more on these plus many other stories. 

Parenting classes, the north and the RNLI

With Sam back from his holibobs, him and Charlie discuss where the north really begins, what is going on with parent craft sessions, a new health tax, the local authority elections and the RNLI being awarded freedom of the city of Douglas.
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The One Without Sam

With Sam sunning himself on the banks of Loch Lomond, Juan steps into the hot seat alongside the angel of the north that is Charlie.
 
They discuss LegCo elections, cuts to health services and how to make the island brilliant, plus much, much more!

Satisfaction, speed limits and screenings

This week Charlie and Sam try to burn through a busy week's news by looking at cancer screenings and interpretations, speed limits, a satisfaction survey and claims made against an MLC. 
Plus, the price of a cup tea, how to get more people onto the high street and a Quick Look at the latest sporting news, YAS QUEEN!

Sheep, gas and Donald Trump on a stag do

In this week's bustling episode of "Welcome to Friday," Sam and Charlie, sipping a margarita, dive into the chaos of the week at breakneck speed. They look at bewildering dog attacks on sheep in Maughold, Crogga pulling the plug on its plans to drill for gas and 20mph speed limits. 
Plus, changes to local authorities, the Manxman gets stuck in the mud, Sam loses his head while discussing LegCo, a breakdown of cuts to health services and Charlie ends on a high note by looking back to the Isle of Man Sports Awards. 
See all of this and more news at Manx.News.

The elite mentality of goats

Fresh from the Isle of Man Sports Awards, Charlie talks about the winners and interviews Sir Mark Canvedish. Plus she and Sam run through some of this week's news including buses and tips in the north, the Arrow heading to the Channel Islands and the cost of consultations. 
Some more from our news team at Manx.News 

The Pilot.... From Revenues to Ratios

It's a brave new world as we launch a podcast. Hosted by Charlie and Sam, they look at this week's Budget, a proposal to introduce an age cap on buying tobacco and ratio limits on the Steam Packet.