The son of an Italian greengrocer, Santamaria quickly became an incredibly influential figure in Australian politics. Yet for someone who had did not hold a formal position, was his influence overstated? And how did Santamaria color Menzies’ own worldviews when the latter was in office? 

Samuel Chamberlain talks to Georgina Downer about his chapter in the recently released book Finding Menzies, and how Menzies formed his opinion on the anti-communist journalist. 

This episode of the Afternoon Light Podcast was recorded as part of our Menzies Early Career Network Series.