The Panel for Wednesday 13 May 2020

3:41 PM.Panellists share Victoria Stewart and Selwyn Manning what they've been thinking about. Audio

3:48 PM.Up to 50 people will be allowed at funerals and tangihanga if strict public health measures are in place, the government has announced. RNZ's Mani Dunlop reacts to the government's back down on the… Read more Audio

4:08 PM.Urgent legislation may be at odds with the Bill of Rights Act. Waikato University of Law Professor Al Gillespie talks about the rushed laws being voted on in Parliament today. Audio

4:23 PM.Dr Julienne Molineaux explains why e-voting isn't an easy way to conduct an election and what the potential pitfalls are. Audio

4:34 PM.Survey finds that more than two thirds of NZers are looking for a one off cash payment from the government to stimulate the economy. The Panel speaks to chief economist at The New Zealand Institute… Read more Audio

4:37 PM.Tax expert and economist Terry Baucher joins The Panel to talk about how the huge government bail out for COVID crisis financial response is going to be paid back. Audio

4:46 PM.U.S Infectious diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci, warns of more COVID-19 spread if states ease their restrictions too early. Correspondent Simon Hampton speaks to the Panel from New York. Audio

4:57 PM.Some analysts are warning that tomorrow's budget will be a big disappointment for many as there's just not a lot left in the coffers after the covid-19 crisis response. Audio