The Panel for Monday 28 January 2019

12:00 PM.Today's panellists are the comedian and writer Andrew Clay, and the internationally renowned drag performer, Polly Filla

3:46 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio

3:48 PM.It's diet season, that time when everyone wants to get back on track with eatng and exercising, get rid of the extra kgs they may have put on over the holidays. Audio

4:03 PM.Political commentator Ben Thomas chimes in on the viability of a new, centrist, environmentally-focussed political party. National MP Nicola Willis says six-week summer holidays are stressing out… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Question of the Day: if you were to invent a new ice-cream flavour, what would it be? Former MP Chester Borrows wants to double the amount of money prisoners receive when they get out of jail ... but… Read more Audio

4:08 PM.Political commentator Ben Thomas chimes in on the viability of a new, centrist, environmentally-focussed political party Audio

4:22 PM.National MP Nicola Willis says six-week summer holidays are stressing out parents and boring kids, and should be cut to four weeks. Audio

4:26 PM.Should a young person's school be able to dictate whether or not they can wear their hair long? Audio

4:32 PM.Question of the Day: if you were to invent a new ice-cream flavour, what would it be? Audio

4:35 PM.Former MP Chester Borrows wants to double the amount of money prisoners receive when they get out of jail ... but is there political will for such an idea? Audio

4:47 PM.Is dental care a right, or a privilege? While it's free for all under-18s, the hefty costs put many adults off taking care of their teeth. Audio

4:54 PM.Here's a new term for you: "nomophobia" - the fear of being away from your mobile phone. The panellists weigh in on whether they're afflicted. Audio