The Panel with David Slack and Michelle Boag (Part 2)
A pair of ruby red slippers famously worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been found, more than a decade after they were stolen. The shoes were taken from a Museum in Minneapolis in 2005 and have been the subject of much intrigue, but the FBI has now tracked down the slippers and have multiple suspects. We ask the panelists whether they've ever had anything stolen from them. What the Panelists David Slack and Michelle Boag want to talk about. Fortune magazine reports that Restaurant Brands New Zealand is letting its licensing deal with Starbucks expire this year. The hugely successful chain has a hold in countries aroudn the world, but can't seem to crack the kiwi market. The panelists weigh in with their theories - are we just too particular about our coffee? Universities are blocking the release of survey results about the usefulness of hundreds of courses. The survey asked recent graduates to rate how their qualification prepared them work and if they would recommend it. But there's concern disgruntled students could skew results. The panelists tell us whether they use their qualification to this day, or if its merely a piece of paper. Nike's new campaign featuring controversial former NFL player Colin Kaepernick has seen a boycott of its products from some in the US. Kaepernick made headlines years ago after kneeling during the national anthem, in protest against racism and police brutality. While some are applauding the ad, others are burning their Nike's, accusing the brand of disloyalty to the American flag. We speak to brand expert Dr Jessica Vredenburg from AUT about the move. A new book by Watergate journalist Bob Woodward has shined an unfalttering light on the Trump administration. Mr Woodward has done exposes on presidents since his reporting led to the downfall of Richard Nixon. The book has dramatic quotes from White House insiders. President Trump has dismissed the book calling it "fabricated stories". The panelists giev their view of what's happening behind closed doors in Washington.
