The Guernsey Daily

Ep 18: The Results with Chris Pich

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:58:32 GMT

Political analyst Chris Pich returns to reflect on the results of the historic island wide election. In the last episode of the series, we discuss your top 38, the success of parties vs independents, the high voter turnout numbers and more. Do share your thoughts on what you’d like to hear from The Guernsey Daily in the future. You can find us on twitter @GuernseyDaily and on Guernsey Community Radio.

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Ep 17: Deputy Chris Green

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:01:40 GMT

Outgoing Deputy Chris Green analyses the political landscape in the lead up to the election. With the polls well and truly open, candidate interviews have stopped for now, but do share your thoughts on what you’d like to hear from The Guernsey Daily in the future. You can find us on twitter @GuernseyDaily and on Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 16: Fact Checking with Is It True Guernsey

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 23:01:50 GMT

Andrew Barnes of Is It True Guernsey fact checks claims from candidates made during two of BBC Guernsey’s recent radio debates, with Rob weighing in too. With the polls well and truly open, candidate interviews have stopped for now. Please share your thoughts on the future of The Guernsey Daily - you can find us on twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 15: Catherine Hall; New Political Pressure Group; Social Media Roundup

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:01:44 GMT

Catherine Hall is today’s candidate - known locally for her work leading the National Autism Society Guernsey branch. We also speak to Rebecca Lane from the brand new political think tank the Progressives, and we take another look at what’s happening on social media. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 14: Richard Skipper; Political Satire; Nurses

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:01:38 GMT

First time candidate Richard Skipper explains how he’s marrying his skills as a pub landlord with politics. We also highlight satirical genius in the form of the faux candidate Tony Barrett, and discuss the issues facing Guernsey’s nurses with RCN chair Steven Mundy. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 13: Chris Blin; GST; Q&A True or False

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:01:39 GMT

Chris Blin is a first time, independent candidate, and shares his views on the economy, sustainability, and motorbikes. We also unleash this election’s boogey-man - GST, and play another game of true or false. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Audio Manifestos #5

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:19:09 GMT

Featuring Ray Mclean, Sian Jones, Neil Cave, Darren Duquemin, Scott Ogier, Martyn Roussel, Rob Gregson, Dawn Tindall, Victoria Oliver and Gavin St Pier. Find details of all the candidates on election2020.gg

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Ep 12: Carl Meerveld; Andrew Mitchell MP

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:01:09 GMT

Deputy Carl Meerveld explains the rationale behind his unusual, mud-slinging election campaign. We also delve into Guernsey’s relationship with Westminster in an interview with Andrew Mitchell MP. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 11: Victoria Oliver; Fact Check; Social Media Roundup

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:01:56 GMT

Deputy Victoria Oliver offers her thoughts on kick-starting Guernsey’s economy and shares a personal experience of the island’s health system. Our resident fact checker Andrew Barnes reviews claims made by candidates at a hustings event, and we look at the latest political rumblings on social media. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 10: Gavin St Pier; APG True or False; Institute of Directors

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:01:42 GMT

Guernsey's top politician Gavin St Pier explains the formation of the Partnership of Independants, and sets out his goals for the island's post-covid recovery. We also play a game of true or false with the manifestos of Alliance Party candidates, and hear from the Institute of Directors on their priorities for the next four years. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 9: Andrea Dudley-Owen; 38Deputies.gg; Gsy Wi-Fi

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:01:52 GMT

Andrea Dudley-Owen, current Vice-President of the Committee for Economic Development, explains why the future of education remains her top priority. We discuss Guernsey’s internet connectivity problems, and we hear from Matt Pyle who's behind 38Deputies.gg, a new web app for voters. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 8: Mark Helyar; Gsy Investment Fund; Racial Equality

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:01:33 GMT

Mark Helyar, co-founder of the Guernsey Party, explains why he set up the party, and shares his political goals. We investigate the secretive Guernsey Investment Fund, set up by the States and invested in by the island’s chief minister himself. And we discuss the results of a recent survey into racial and ethnic equality in Guernsey. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Audio Manifestos #4

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:01:10 GMT

Featuring Jonathan Le Tocq, Jenny Tasker, Chris Blin, Rosie Henderson and Lyndon Trott. Find details of all the candidates on election2020.gg

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Audio Manifestos #3

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:20:18 GMT

Featuring Sam Haskins, Lindsay de Sausmarez, Matt Fallaize, John Robilliard, Guilhem Chêne and Elis Bebb. Find details of all the candidates on election2020.gg

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Ep 7: Ross Le Brun; Phantom Poster Stealer; Governance Expert

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:01:29 GMT

Ross Le Brun is today’s guest. He’s standing for a second time, hoping to be a voice for working class islanders. Also in the show, the search is on for the phantom election poster stealer, and we hear from governance expert Perrin Carey. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 6: Simon Vermeulen; Strange Candidate Questions; Poll Results

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:01:18 GMT

Former hotelier Simon Vermeulen discusses the tourism and hospitality industries, and shares his ideas on how Guernsey can ensure its economic competitiveness. We ask candidates what holiday destination they would be, and why, with Dr Chris Pich returning to decipher their answers. And we share the results of our poll, asking which candidates you want to hear on the show. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Ep 5: Josh Macksoni; Voters Poll; True or False

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:01:21 GMT

Josh Macksoni features today, discussing the need for swift action on anti-discrimination laws, and why the States needs to be more diverse. Voters in town tell us which candidates they'd like to hear from on the show, and we play a game of manifesto true or false. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio. Remember, the full list of candidates is available on election2020.gg

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Audio Manifestos #2

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:00:46 GMT

Featuring Heidi Soulsby, Fergus Dunlop, Tina Bury, Ross Le Brun, Steve Falla, Nicola Young, Adam Martel, Yves Lenormand, Chris Le Tissier and Clint Gardner. Find details of all the candidates on election2020.gg

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Ep 4: Lucia Faith; Fact Checking; Local News

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:01:50 GMT

Lucia Faith is up next, primarily discussing her views on the decriminalization of cannabis in Guernsey. We also meet Andrew Barnes who's been busy fact-checking candidates' manifesto claims, and we share news on some of the issues currently on the minds of voters. For government advice on accessing medicinal cannabis, visit https://www.gov.gg/mhc. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio.

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Ep 3: Elis Bebb; Gsy People Have Your Say; Manifesto Bingo

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:01:42 GMT

Elis Bebb is our next guest. After a four year break from politics, he has a renewed set of ambitions including making anti-discrimination laws work for all. We also bring you round two of manifesto bingo, and discuss the sometimes fraught relationship between politicians and the public. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio.

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Ep 2: Pierre Ehmann; Disability Issues; Social Media Roundup

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 23:01:55 GMT

Young, independant candidate Pierre Ehmann is up next on the pod. His manifesto focuses on creativity and sustainability, with a nod to other issues including better pay for nurses. We also hear from the Guernsey Disability Alliance and about its manifesto for candidates, and take a look at some of the entertaining, election-related social media interactions we've spotted. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio.

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Audio Manifestos #1

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:02:40 GMT

Featuring Yvonne Burford, Simon Fairclough, Garry Collins, Jonathan Crossan and Phil Smith.

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Ep 1: Sasha Kazantseva-Miller; Manifesto Bingo; Social Issues

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:01:40 GMT

Businesswoman Sasha Kazantseva-Miller is the first candidate on the pod. We probe her plans for sustainable, environmentally-friendly economic growth. We also highlight some of this election’s more interesting pledges in Manifesto Bingo. And you’ll hear from Liberate’s Ellie Jones about a special event on work, rights and wellbeing. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily. We’re proud to be partnered with Guernsey Community Radio.

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Pilot: Party Politics; Vote Campaign Blunder; Donkey Edits

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 19:18:29 GMT

Political branding specialist Dr Chris Pich sets the scene in the pilot episode of the show, discussing Guernsey's new 'parties', offering campaign advice to candidates, and unpacking the challenges of island wide voting. The podcast also investigates how an election candidate was part of the States' promotional campaign for the vote. And we speak to the anonymous Guernsey political satirist and DJ, Donkey Edits. Share your thoughts on Twitter @GuernseyDaily.

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