In this episode, Joe and Ethan dive deep into one of Australia’s most controversial cases — the arrest of decorated war hero Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes allegations. They explore the Brereton Report, the role of media sensationalism, the psychological reality of soldiers in combat, and the difficult question: how do we judge those we send to war when they come home?

The hosts also discuss authority, obedience, and moral injury (with references to the Milgram and Stanford experiments), and how truth gets lost in public opinion.

Expect strong opinions, dark humor, and no sugarcoating. Listen until the end for Ethan’s wild personal story from the casino that perfectly illustrates the absurdity of modern “hate crime” enforcement.

What do you think: are we holding soldiers to impossible standards after sending them into hell? Or is real accountability long overdue?