The Panel for Thursday 9 October 2025

The Pre-Panel for 9 October 2025 

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

 

The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and David Downs Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and David Downs.

First up, has the first concrete step in peace in Gaza been reached, or is this yet another serving of false hope? Israel and Hamas have signed off on a first phase of a US-devised Gaza deal. Journalist Selwyn Manning unpacks it with the panel.
Then, The Drug Foundation has published a new report arguing that decriminalisation of all drugs would be the best way to reduce harm. Executive director Sarah Helm explains.

 

The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and David Downs Part 2

In part two, psychologist Kirsty Ross takes us back to childhood to explain why adults need a good dose of fun for their mental health.
Then, a Rotorua Centre for Youth that's been running since 1993 has been given a good spruce up, and rangatahi are loving it.

 

The Panel Plus

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

Then: Taylor Swift's new album 'Life of a Showgirl' has divided opinions this week. But what is the history of the hardworking, bedazzled women? Emily Brayshaw from the University of Technolgy Sydney's design school takes us back in time.