WEDNESDAY SHOW - 8th April 📻

The 8th April 2026 episode of Ben Fordham Live on 2GB Breakfast, hosted by James Willis, opens with a series of breaking news stories including a series of gunshots in Sydney’s southwest, a fatal ute crash on the Hume Highway, and the dramatic arrest of Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Robert Smith, at Sydney Airport. Smith, a former SAS member, faces five counts of war crime murder related to incidents in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2012, sparking national debate. Willis delivers a deeply personal and impassioned defense of Smith, criticizing the prolonged investigation by the Office of the Special Investigator and the AFP, and questioning the fairness of prosecuting a war hero for actions taken over 15 years ago in a chaotic combat zone. He highlights the emotional toll on veterans, the lack of accountability for military leadership, and the broader crisis of declining military recruitment. The episode also covers the fuel crisis, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese traveling to Singapore to secure fuel supplies, while small businesses report escalating costs due to fuel surcharges. Data centres in NSW are under scrutiny for their massive energy and water use, with Minister Paul Scully defending the government’s push for investment despite concerns. Other segments include a warning about the rising use of nitrous oxide among youth, a controversial event titled 'Globalise the Intifada' set to be hosted in Sydney, and a discussion on the impact of the Iran war on electric vehicle sales and global markets.