Podcast appearances and mentions of Wallace Chapman

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

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau. First up, The Panel crosses live to Doha and Al Jazeera: what is the sense of those working there on how long this Middle East war will continue? then the Panel discusses the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei. Then, Christopher Luxon starts a new week with the spectre of nightmare poll results breathing down his neck. Where to for him here? Will he survive to the election?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe. First up, a bombshell poll has put National at it's lowest point since the Judith Collins era, sinking to 28.4%. Labour is 6 points ahead. Political analyst Bryce Edwards breaks down the numbers. Then, clean car standards which penalise importers for bringing in high-emitting cars could be on their way out. What could that mean for the cars New Zealand ends up with? Drive Electric chair Kirsten Corson joins the show.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview The Panel for 5 March 2026

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira. First up, Defence Force planes heading to the Middle East to evacuate stranded New Zealanders will be armed. Former Defence Minister Ron Mark joins the show. Then, teenage boys are among the biggest concerns for New Zealand's spy agency, with a rise of violent and extreme material being viewed online. The Panel hears from Director-General of Security, Andrew Hampton.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: what's in a wealth tax? International success has been patchy, and it's been repetitively added and dropped from party policy lists. Tax Justice Aotearoa has released a report into how it could work.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound. First up, Donald Trump railed against foreign intervention and endless wars once upon a time, so what changed? Jared Mondschein of the University of Sydney US Studies Centre takes a look. Then, an NZEI survey found 80% parents want more teacher aides in classrooms. Teacher aide advocate Ally Kingi makes the case for more.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa previews 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: regular linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down the strange words often used in place of official job titles - think 'shrink' or 'sparkie.'

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion critic Emma Gleason pops by for a chat about Gucci's highly unpopular latest collection, and the strange appearance of tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg at runway shows.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly. First up, an extended conversation on the US and Israel attack on Iran. Columnist and Iranian New Zealander, Donna Miles-Mojab, begins with her take on the conflict and what it means for the regime. Then, journalist Selwyn Manning gives his analysis on New Zealand's stance and the legality of the attack.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's edition 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: why do rational, science-based people hold on to superstitions? Micah Goldwater is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's School of Psychology, and breaks down this mysterious habit.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. First up, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in a joint US and Israeli air strike, what will his 36-year rule be remembered for? And what comes next for the regime? Then, health star ratings are set to be mandated in Australia, but politicians back home aren't so keen.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Claire Amos. First up, it turns out that MPs can claim from Internal Affairs 20 percent of their base salary for KiwiSaver. That's well above the 3 percent contribution paid out to other employees. The PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says this is a double standard. Do MPs deserve the tax payer top up? Then, people who volunteer in emergency services are not covered by ACC for mental trauma. They can't be counted as a workplace incident because they are not employees. Wendy Wright, Chief Executive of New Zealand Land Search and Rescue says it's a longstanding issue.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Dayna Easton, Research Associate at the College of Medicine & Public Health at Flinders University explains why it's hard to sleep on the first night somewhere new.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Allan Blackman. First up, Research Economist Professor Paul Dalziel says the latest child poverty statistics released today show our country is backsliding on any of the progress made since the Child Poverty Reduction Act was passed. Then, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says he's looking at changes to bus lanes, specifically bus lanes that win the city mountains in infringement notices. Oliver Gazley from Gazley Motors gives the panel the benefit of his opinion on the apparently over zealous collection of fines.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition 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: our in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan is back and tonight he asks: what's the hardest language to learn?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Simon Wilson. First up, yet another health data breach in NZ: health portal MediMap. Live patients were labelled as dead, and people's names changed to "Charlie Kirk". The Panel talks to Callum McMenamin, a digital standards consultant and disabled accessibility advocate. Then, should kids be cycling on footpaths? Many already do, but the government is looking to formalise this as part of a raft of road rule changes.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition 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: design historian Michael Smythe is back in studio to discuss another kiwi nugget. This time: Phil & Ted's Baby Buggies.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs. First up, we return to the issue of dog control, as pressure builds for government intervention to avoid fatal dog attacks. Then, after being swamped with correspondence on the issue, the CEO of Water NZ is on the show to answer once and for all: should you run your tap before pouring yourself a nice glass of water?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Peter Field. First up, the government has just announced a policy to give more power to Police to move on rough sleepers. The Panel talks to Paul Gilberd, CEO of Community Housing Aotearoa. Then, Parliament says it will no longer post on X (former known as Twitter). What does this mean for official communications from the government? Is X just simply dead? The Panel talks to social media strategist Anna Rawhiti-Connell.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the new BBC adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies got Alexander Howard thinking. The senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney says the original book took its lessons from Hitler's Germany and sasy it has resonances for us today.

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

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy. First up, the former Prince Andrew has become the first senior royal in modern times to be arrested. He was taken in under on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It's an extraordinary turn of events in the Epstein saga; a saga that does not want to go away. Then, Te Huia, the Hamilton-to-Auckland train trial, has been extended to June 2027. Supporters of the trial are happy, but can Te Huia perform well enough to secure its permanent future?

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

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Conor English. First up, the government has slashed plans for new homes in Auckland by half a million after strong public feedback. Character Coalition chair Sally Hughes shares her reaction. Then, new employment rules will limit personal grievance payouts for those earning more than $200k. It this fair? Auckland University employment law expert Simon Schofield joins the panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: as the battle rages on to bring Jeffrey Epstein's victims justice, the sad reality is, the crime of child sexual exploitation continues around the globe. Conrad Townson is the principal advisor of child sexual exploitation at Project Paradigm in Australia.

Wallace Chapman and producer Lucy Walker 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: resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan shares his hot take on a new piece of research that suggests that childhood exposure to a language is not necessary in order to absorb correct phonology.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and David Farrar. First up, a flood-stricken vegetable grower in Pirongia has his community behind him, who've set up a Givealittle. Organiser and Farmers Markets NZ Chair Jono Walker joins the show. Then, Northland has had its third fatal dog attack in a year. Dog behaviourist Darren Rowe takes a look at this tragic situation, and what needs to change to get roaming dogs under control.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and David Downs. First up, we go to residents affected by the various weather events around the country. In particular we talk to Little River Karleshia Wills whose house is surrounded by water. Then, the government has released a first look at its national infrastructure plan - the plan sets out 16 recommendations, and 10 priorities for the next decade. AUT professor John Tookey at the School of Future Environments assesses the plan.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: award winning fashion writer Emma Gleason is in studio with a round up of recent fashion news.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgie Stylianou and Ed McKnight. First up, yet another weather event has hit the North Island. The Panel talks to affected residents of Otorohanga and Wellington. Then, in Australia, One Nation, for the first time in its 29-year history, is polling above 20 per cent nationally and is ahead of the combined vote of the Liberal and National parties. The Panel talks to political scientist Jill Sheppard.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Professor Hrvoje Tkalcic is the Director of the Warramunga Seismic & Infrasound Facility in Australia. It's one of the most sensitive nuclear detection facilities on Earth and after the expiration of the only remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty earlier this month, the New START treaty, its work is even more important than ever.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and Richard Pamatatau. First up, Clifton Motor Camp in Hawke's Bay is evacuated due to the extreme risk of major landslide. The panel are talk to Keith, long-time Haumoana resident Keith Newman, who knows the site and the community well. Then, we check in with Tairawhiti Civil Defence to see how the region is faring under a orange heavy rain warning. Finally, Max Rashbrooke, senior research fellow in the School of Government at Victoria University chats with the panel about the large multinational company Veolia charged with running the now infamous Moa Point treatment plant. They've had similar issues in the past in other countries, should critical infrastructure be run by overseas companies?

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Peter Field. First up, the Government has confirmed it will hold its own inquiry into the Bay of Plenty landslides. A risk assessment expert examines what the terms of reference should be and if anything will come of it. Then, the government says a Liquefied Natural Gas import facility in Taranaki will save New Zealanders about $265 million a year. hang on, says our guest, shouldn't the power companies be paying for this?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Bad Bunny tore up the halftime Superbowl show this week. Donald Trump hated it, our guest Gamaliel Ramos Oliver loved it. He's written about how the performance was about making a point about who gets to claim the name America.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.