Code Reds & Ghost Towns: The Reality of Combat w/ Mike Kelly

In Episode 102 of the Bonafide Podcast, we’re navigating the extremes, from the chaotic frontlines of modern warfare to the emptying aisles of Australia's once-great retail empires.Inside this episode:The Reality of Combat: Retired Colonel and former Minister for Defence, Mike Kelly, joins Luke for a sobering deep dive into the "moral calluses" forged in war zones . Together, they unpack the complexities surrounding the upcoming Ben Roberts-Smith trial, the harsh realities of the rules of engagement, and the rising threat of global information warfare .Chaos in D.C.: Sky News Washington Bureau Chief Jonathan Kearsley provides a gripping, firsthand account of the armed security breach and shooting at the Washington Hilton during a highly anticipated Donald Trump event .Retail Ghost Towns & Festival Droughts: Finance expert Scotty Phillips breaks down the teetering collapse of iconic department store David Jones and explains why beloved music festivals like the Big Red Bash and Bluesfest are suddenly struggling to survive .Truckie Tuesday: Rod Hannifey checks in from the road to talk about the future of Aussie freight, including the ambitious new push to convert traditional diesel trucks into electric heavy vehicles .Plus: Luke and Kelsey debate the controversial Anzac Day protests, brainstorm some highly un-official Australian citizenship tests, and decode the life-saving meaning behind ordering an "Angel Shot" at the bar.---🫶 Join the Bonafide Subscriber Page ⁠Here⁠⁠⁠---❤️ Cheers to⁠ GME⁠ for making this episode of Truckie Tuesday Possible🚚 Outfit your rig with the very best, Australian-made, communication technology ⁠here ⁠---👕 GET YOUR BONAFIDE MERCH ⁠HERE ⁠---Have Your Say on The Bonafide Podcast!☎️ Call the Bonafide Hotline - (02) 9128 9311 - to leave a voicemail😎 Follow Luke on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🎥 Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated with LIVE SHOWS!👊 ⁠⁠LEAVE US A DIGITAL VOICEMAIL HERE⁠⁠📧 [email protected]🍻 Support the VICE CAPTAIN by Following EHVA on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ &⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, OR ⁠⁠visit ⁠⁠ehva.com.au⁠⁠