Episode
Challenging Anzac - Stories that don't fit the legend.
- Podcast
- The Last Post Radio Show
- Published
- Jul 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2112
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Summary
Author and historian, Mia Martin Hobbs speaks with the Radio Show about her new book and the word Anzac, asking what has it come to portray and mean. Mia speaks about Australian manhood, the cult of the warrior and an environment where asking questions can be deemed offensive and about how politicians and veterans groups have used the word. Mia also speaks about veterans for peace and the difference between the Australian and American experience.