Episodes 280
Avg. Duration 46m
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Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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Episodic
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75%
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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 signing up on the Robert Menzies Institute website: https://www.robertmenziesinstitute.org.au/. Have an opinion? Email your comments to: [email protected].

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Jesse Clark on the Anglosphere's past, present & future: "Unique political culture"

Jun 10, 2026 37m

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.…

Kylie Moore-Gilbert on the nature of the Iranian regime & conflict: "The desire to build a better Iran"

Jun 03, 2026 55m

How would an Australian cope with being locked up in an Iranian prison? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Kylie Moore-Gilbert about the conflict in Iran and her own personal…

Amanda Laugesen on telling Australia's story through the evolution of our language: "Tell you something about the Australian psyche"

May 27, 2026 46m

What can you tell about a country through the words it invents? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with lexicographer Amanda Laugesen to tell Australia's story in 100 words. From…

Xiaoxi Cui on understanding Menzies's approach to the Suez Crisis | Menzies Early Career Network

May 26, 2026 13m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Molly Doran on the centrality of the family in Menzies's political philosophy | Menzies Early Career Network

May 26, 2026 14m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Ethan Westwood on Menzies's denunciation of 'false values' | Menzies Early Career Network

May 26, 2026 14m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Aryan Ilkhani on Menzies's conception of the Rule of Law | Menzies Early Career Network

May 26, 2026 14m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Jamie Robbins on the formation of Menzies's Cabinets | Menzies Early Career Network

May 26, 2026 14m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Chantal Moore on Ancient lessons for modern democracy | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 16m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Fiona Duncan on the attempt to ban the 'Friends of the Soviet Union' | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 12m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Charlie Hume on Robert Menzies's trips to America | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 15m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Axel Melkonian on post-war German immigration to Australia | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 16m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Mary Coleman on Civic Virtue in a Technological Age | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 16m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Pablo Avaria-Jimenez on Australia's middle power statecraft | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 12m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Anton Vassallo on the historic importance of Australia's wool exports to Japan | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 16m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Andrew Fankhauser on Konfrontasi & the evolution of Australian defence policy | Menzies Early Career Network

May 25, 2026 13m

In this special series of the Afternoon Light podcast Georgina Downer speaks with participants from the Menzies Early Career Network to discuss their chapters in the new book, Menzies Rediscovered: A…

Brent Taylor on Australia's WW2 Commander Sir Thomas Blamey: "A real stomach for pugnaciousness"

May 20, 2026 42m

How did Australia's most decorated military leader become so loathed, & is his negative reputation unfair? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Brent Taylor to discuss the…

Leila Brammer on the art of fostering healthy debate: "Tell me more"

May 13, 2026 54m

Is the sickness of modern democracy our increasing inability to argue constructively, with an honest view towards convincing or even learning from our opponents? On this week’s Afternoon Light…

Andrew Hastie on 75 Years of ANZUS & the Challenges that Australia Faces Today: "What value do you bring"

May 06, 2026 42m

After 75 years of the Australian-American Alliance, are we still pulling our weight? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Andrew Hastie to mark 75 years of the ANZUS Treaty and…

Damien Wright on the Anzacs who fought in the Russian Civil War: "Tragedy... in that remote Russian forest so many years ago"

Apr 29, 2026 42m

How early did Australia come to see Russian Bolshevism as a threat to the world? On this week’s Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Damien Wright to reveal the untold story of Anzac…

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