It is another explosive, no-holds-barred look at Australian politics, infrastructure, and culture! In this edition of The Week That Was, Brent  is joined by Independent MLC Mark Latham to dissect the headlines dominating the nation.

First up, NSW Transport Minister John Graham declares a new era for Sydney as the expanding Metro network reshapes fast travel and urban job growth. On the federal front, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers face heat for blaming external global factors for soaring inflation, while defending a botched business credit card directive. Over in Parliament, House Speaker Milton Dick unleashes a furious rebuke after Nationals MP Llew O'Brien swore directly at the PM during a heated Question Time. Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns executes a rapid backflip on proposed takeaway coffee cup mandates, and Royal Randwick gets ready for "The Golden Mingle" trackside singles event at the Golden Eagle!