The Week That Was — From Middle East Tensions and War Crimes Charges to Dragons in Crisis and Australia’s Role on the World Stage

This week Brent sits down with Mark Latham to break down three big stories driving debate across Australia and beyond. They start with the Middle East ceasefire, where rising tensions between the US, Iran and Israel are already testing fragile peace efforts — and raising questions about Australia’s role, responsibility, and risk as fuel prices climb again. The conversation then turns to one of Australia’s most high-profile and controversial legal cases, as Ben Roberts-Smith faces serious war crime charges, shifting the discussion from public heroism to courtroom accountability and what it means for the military and national trust. Finally, they turn to rugby league, where the St George Illawarra Dragons’ ongoing struggles spark familiar questions about leadership, culture, and whether constant “rebuilding” is still an excuse or a reality. It’s a wide-ranging discussion about conflict, accountability, and performance — on the world stage, in the courts, and on the footy field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.