Listen to the internet radio of Manx Radio live, which has been broadcasting since 1964 when it was launched as the Isle of Man's first commercial radio station from its Douglas studios. In 2014, Manx Radio officially became the national public service broadcaster for the Isle of Man. The majority owner of the station is the Isle of Man Treasury. The radio playlist is a mild compilation of easy-listening pop music from the last 50 years. The talk programmes focus on local personalities, events, and affairs, and also discuss cultural and artistic topics. Manx Radio news provides local news, sports, travel, and weather updates, along with national and international information. The broadcaster brightens up weekday mornings from 7:30am to 9:30am with Ben Hartley and Sian Cowper. Manx Radio slogan: "The Nation's Station"