Oct 28, 202654 min
How many times can we reinvent the same political heroes to fit the ever-shifting priorities of modern debates? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Emily Jones about The Disraeli Myth . A...
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Afternoon Light
Hosted by Robert Menzies Institute · history · EN-AU
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the Afternoon Light Podcast, a captivating journey into the heart of Australia’s political history and enduring values. Presented by the Robert Menzies Institute, a prime ministerial library and museum, this podcast illuminates the remarkable legacy of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia’s longest-serving prime minister.Dive into the rich tapestry of Menzies’s contemporary impact as we explore his profound contributions on the Afternoon Light Podcast. Join us as we delve into his unyielding commitment to equality, boundless opportunity, and unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. Our engaging discussions bring to life the relevance of Menzies’s values in today’s world, inspiring us to uphold his principles for a brighter future.Ready to embark on this enlightening journey? Experience the Afternoon Light Podcast now! Tune in to explore the past, engage with the present, and shape a better tomorrow by learning from the visionary leadership of Sir Robert Menzies.Stay connected by signi
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What is Afternoon Light about?
Welcome to the Afternoon Light Podcast, a captivating journey into the heart of Australia’s political history and enduring values. Presented by the Robert Menzies Institute, a prime ministerial library and museum, this podcast illuminates the remarkable legacy of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia’s longest-serving prime minister.
Who hosts Afternoon Light?
Afternoon Light is hosted by Robert Menzies Institute. The show has published 299 episodes to date.
What has Afternoon Light covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Mythmaking in Political Memory: The many reinventions of Disraeli" (28 October 2026, 54 minutes), "Reminders of Resilience: Australia's Great Depression" (21 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "Two pioneers who brought the outback into Australia" (14 October 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does Afternoon Light publish?
Afternoon Light publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 299 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Afternoon Light?
Booking probability for Afternoon Light is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Afternoon Light requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Afternoon Light's contact route on record: verified email.
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Robert Menzies Institute hosts Afternoon Light, a history podcast with 299 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 21, 202653 min
How did Australia maintain social cohesion and mitigate populist pressures during our greatest ever cost of living crisis? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with acclaimed historian Joan Beaumont to...
- Oct 14, 202642 min
Was the Northern Territory still 'unexplored' when the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Mark Smith to tell the story of Australia's Forgotten Explorer William...
Episode #249
The real history of Australian immigration
Oct 7, 202656 minHas immigration really made Australia more prosperous? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Mark Cully, former chief economist for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, about his new...
- Sep 30, 202646 min
Are the English-speaking-peoples still bound together, as we were during the greatest struggles of the 20th century? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Andrew Roberts, fresh off delivering the...
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- Sep 23, 202641 min
What did a Japanese spy, straight out of spy-school, make of 1940s Australia? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer and guest Craig Collie tell the fascinating and oft times humorous story of Major Sei Hashida...
- Sep 9, 202655 min
Is multiculturalism the cornerstone of Australia's modern identity, or a Canadian import reflecting a society that was always more divided than our own? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks to Henry...
- Sep 2, 202640 min
What was it like for an Australian teenager in the early 1950s, thinking that the advent of World War III was imminent? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer chats with award winning children's author Belinda...
Episode #243
Australia's first Asian Barrister
Aug 26, 202646 minHow did a person of Chinese descent rise to become one of the nation's top barristers at the height of the White Australia Policy? On this week’s Afternoon Light, Andrew Godwin tells an astounding multicultural success...
Episode #242
Nick Bisley on how globalisation made & may unmake Asia: "The world looks quite different"
Aug 19, 202650 minIs 'Asia' a real place, or just an arbitrary mashing together of distinctive cultures and regions? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Nick Bisley about how globalisation made the area Western...
- Aug 12, 202642 min
How has almost a decade in power left such a severe dent in the Liberal Party's reputation & viability? On this week’s Afternoon Light special guest hosts Alexander Downer and Chetna Mahadik speak with Paul Kelly about...
- Aug 5, 202652 min
Is Australia's security most directly determined by our regional neighbours? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Michael Wesley about how Southeast Asia has become a 'blind spot' of Australian...
- Jul 29, 202645 min
How did Australians first commemorate the Anzac spirit, when the men were still fighting overseas? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Rae Frances & Bruce Scates, the authors of the new biography...
- Jul 22, 202647 min
How old is the sordid Australian phenomenon of 'trial by media'? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with renowned biographer Patrick Mullins about federation era lawyer and politician Richard Meagher...
Episode #236
Alex McDermott on Menzies as the man who made modern Australia: "When the will is triggered"
Jul 8, 202650 minHow can you capture Sir Robert's life and legacy in just two rooms? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Alex McDermott, the curator of the Robert Menzies's Institute's latest and greatest museum...
Episode #235
Rohan Howitt on how Australia once dreamed of an Antarctic Empire: "Tremendous opportunities down there"
Jul 1, 202651 minHas the Southern Hemisphere always been viewed as the 'bottom' of the globe? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Rohan Howitt to explore how Antarctica shaped Australia's economic history and...
Episode #234
Tania Ragusa on the challenges & rewards of teaching Australian history: "My favourite part"
Jun 24, 202647 minHow do we get high school students excited about Australian history? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Tania Ragusa to unpack why fewer and fewer high schools now teach Australian history at the...
Episode #233
Sarah Irving-Stonebraker on the devastating effects of our Ahistoric Age: "Embedded in larger stories"
Jun 17, 202649 minDoes a well-developed 'sense of history' help provide people with a sense of purpose and wellbeing? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Sarah Irving-Stonebraker to unpack the causes and effects of...
Episode #233
Sarah Irving-Stonebraker on the devastating effects of our Ahistoric Age: "Embedded in larger stories"
Jun 17, 202649 minDoes a well-developed 'sense of history' help provide people with a sense of purpose and wellbeing? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Sarah Irving-Stonebraker to unpack the causes and effects of...
- Jun 10, 202638 min
Are the destinies of English-speaking nations intrinsically linked? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Jesse Clark to dissect what the term 'Anglosphere' actually means. Debating the similarities...
Recent guests
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Andrew Roberts
historian, Visiting Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, member of the House of Lords, Christian church at Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida
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Paul Kelly
Director of Security Business Group, Capitol Advocacy & Government Affairs
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Michael Wesley
Professor of International Relations and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), University of Melbourne
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Fiona Duncan
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