Podcast appearances and mentions of Wallace Chapman

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton. First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show in the coalition? Political commentator Jacqui Van Der Kaay gives her analysis. Then, the New Zealand Breakers basketball team have been under fire for deciding to not wear a rainbow pride jersey. Was their decision justified?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald Trump, and its resemblance to that of a traditional monarch.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and potentially damaging. But some doctors are calling it an "inappropriate overreach of politics into healthcare." Then, jury duty is enough of a cost on time, but one law lecturer says jurors are taking a financial hit, too. Jurors are paid about $10 an hour, a figure that hasn't changed for over 20 years.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange Corbet and Peter Field. First up, ultra processed food has been linked to harm in every major organ system of the human body. That's according to the world's largest review just published in The Lancet. In New Zealand how is our food policy? is it protecting us from UPFs? Then, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that four Uber drivers were employees in a test case, entitling them to benefits such as sick leave, holiday pay and a minimum wage. A win for them, but does this have any implications for future cases?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan gives us the best of his two cents on Cambridge's word of the year: parasocial.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Emma Gleason is back to talk fashion. this week she examines the wonderful appeal and history of paisley.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Fa'afiu. First up, it's about to become much cheaper to import dirty cars into New Zealand - with the government slashing Clean Vehicle Standard fees. Car importers are happy but advocates for electric vehicles are not so. Then, Sky Sports has pulled the plug on its new all pink TikTok channel designed for female sports fans, self-described as the 'little sister' to Sky Sports. It was widely derided as infantilising and sexist. The Panel surveys the wreckage.

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, schools are shut and inspectors are carrying out urgent assessments across the motu, after Kmart recalled a kids sand product due to the presence of asbestos. Laura Gemmell, chief executive of Eco Choice, warns that these kinds of chemicals are in more products than you might think. Then, the Green Party has launched a policy to repeal new fast-track mining projects. Minerals West Coast manager Patrick Phelps shares his two cents.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: a music fanatic with a lifelong collection of NZ music posters is hanging up his treasures for an exhibition - and for sale. Steve Cochrane's collection will be available to view and shop from at Wellington's Thistle Hall Gallery from Tuesday 18th November.

Wallace Chapman and Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Mary Lambie and Stephen McCabe. First up, the regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading. yet the vast majority of submissions were not in favour of the bill. We talk to one of the few who were into it and they're very happy. Then, it's been fifteen years since Pike River, but experts say New Zealand's workplace safety is still among the worst in the world. We talk to a health and safety expert to find out why.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Andrew Clay. First up, the fallout continues from the IPCA's bombshell report into allegations against Jevon McSkimming. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was quick to minimise the scandal to a few bad actors in an otherwise healthy system. Jan Jordan, emerita professor of criminology at Victoria University, doesn't buy it. Then, new adaptation guidelines suggest no more property buyouts, and much less support for those hit by bad weather. Martien Lubberink, Associate Professor of Accounting and Capital at Victoria University of Wellington says a tough reality is sinking in for homeowners.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan, our in-house linguist, discusses a study that shows knowing multiple languages delays ageing. How does that work?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Patrick Phelps. First up, the biggest police scandal in decades - that's one description of the IPCA report that details the way senior cops dealt with complaints against Jevon McSkminning. The Panel talks to Kathryn McPhillips, executive director of HELP, an organisation which provides support for survivors of sexual violence. Then, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy to have Serco run our health system?

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion writer Emma Gleason is in studio to talk about the one fashion trend you can't help having an opinion about: camouflage. Does your activewear really need to be camo? or are you really going duck hunting.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. First up, Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws. Some have been worried that this signals a liberalisation of firearm legislation. The panel talks to Abdur Razzaq, the Chair of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand. Then, is it time for a reform of the Clean Slate Act to give former prisoners a second chance? The panel hears from a person who spent ten years in the prison system and has long since turned his life around.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: of all the industries being flipped upside down by AI - law is a heavy hitter. The appeal to use AI is strong, but our guest predicts that the time gained in analysing documents will be lost having to double verify everything AI does

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Grham and Ed McKnight. First up, they discuss the latest turn in the Te Pati Maori saga with Waatea News host and journalist Dale Husband. Does the expulsion of MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris end the stoush? Then, the panel talks to two people who have witnessed first-hand the terrible Tongariro fires over the weekend.

Wallace Chapman and Tessa Guest... preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Anna Dean. First up, the scorecard is in on the government's controversial boot camp trial. The Champions Initiative is a youth support organisation that pitched in - chief executive David Graham gives his review. Then, are councillors underpaid? Some of the newly elected ones think so. Masterton councillor Gary Caffell shares his reckons.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: a government inquiry in New South Wales into the impacts of pornography has some surprising new findings. Edith Cowan University researcher Giselle Woodley looks at the findings.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Ben Thomas. First up, free cervical cancer screening for everyone is the next plank laid in Labour's plan to get elected in 2026. Public health advocates and professionals say they are excited, including the director of the National Centre for Women's Health, Bev Lawton. Then, how did New York's incoming Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, manage to defeat the old political guard? History lecturer Chip Van Dyk explains.

Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show.

The Panel host Wallace Chapman joins Afternoons host Susana Lei'ataua and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, Resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down generational slang, before some listeners ring in with stories about what things they collect.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Simon Pound. First up, school boards will no longer be required to give effect to Te Tiriti of Waitangi. Acting deputy principal of Albany High School, Philippa Wintle, is furious about the change. Then, firefighters have been crying out for weeks about the state of their trucks and stations. As industrial negotiations continue, Wellington union president Clark Townsley joins the panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Richard Pamatatau and Deborah Hart. First up, they pick through the Melbourne Cup results with Rob Burnet. Then they head to Auckland Zoo, which is calling out for a halt on fireworks this Guy Fawkes. Then, a mental health recovery centre faces potential closure as a new report shows access to services is already fragmented. Whakamātūtū director Martin Quinn joins the show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion writer Emma Gleason looks at the demise of fashion magazines, and what it means about our clothing choices these days.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa  to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: have humans always had a full eight hours a night? History says not - once upon a time, we slept in two shifts, with an hour-long intermission halfway through the night.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Allan Blackman   First up, Kiwisaver hardship withdrawls have gone through the roof, rising 22.5% in a year. What's going on? David Callanan from Public Trust explains. Then, volunteer teams have leapt into the clean up of recent storms in the South Island, but one organisation says there isn't enough funding supporting such groups. Taskforce Kiwi director Richard Adams explains.  

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Steve McCabe. First up, 25 cases of measles have been recorded this month. There a re fears a full on outbreak of the disease could happen. The panel hears how if that were to happen it would be "like a nightmare". Then, King Charles has stripped Prince Andrew of all his royal titles and sent him packing from the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Tim Wilson. First up, Fonterra's farmers have voted to sell its consumer brands Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Taranaki farmer Gavin Faull thinks the move opens the company up to all sorts of risks. Then, the government is cracking down on companies choosing to employ immigrants rather than locals. The panel discusses the issue with an immigration expert.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: soon traffic lights might be a thing of the past, thanks to the power of AI. Canterbury University researchers are developing new technology that could cut congestion by up to 30 percent.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Jeremy Elwood. First up, educators are up in arms about the draft years 1 - 10 curriculum for schools, but this researcher says the science part might actually be okay? Then, a new report from the New Zealand Initiative suggest reform of government should include MORE MPs, not less.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan is The Panel's in-house linguist. He's in studio with more mysteries (and answer) around language and how it works.