Lisa Wilkinson Was Everywhere. Then She Wasn’t
4/13/20261 hr 1 min
Lisa Wilkinson was one of the most recognisable faces in Australian media.
Then, almost overnight, she was gone.
In this episode of No Filter, she sits down with Kate Langbroek to unpack what led to that moment, and what came after.
From her early career in magazines to the highs and pressures of breakfast television, Lisa reflects on the roles that defined her, and what it meant to lose them.
She speaks candidly about not getting the chance to say goodbye, becoming the focus of intense public scrutiny, and navigating a...
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First 90 secondsGemma Bath0:00
For too long, Australian law didn't just fail survivors, it forced them into silence. Nina Funnell is a Walkley Award-winning journalist and a survivor who helped overturn damaging gag laws in the Australian justice system. She was the driving force behind the campaign that allowed women to finally speak their own names. Her work doesn't just tell stories, it drives change. Hi, I'm Gemma Bath, host of True Crime Conversations, and this very special two-part episode isn't just about the justice system, it's about what happens when women are finally heard. A raw, honest look at the power of a single voice, how silence is shaped, and how women push through it. Hear my conversation with Nina Funnell on True Crime Conversations. Search True Crime Conversations wherever you get your podcasts, or click the link in the show notes to hear Nina's story now.
Lisa Wilkinson· Guest0:55
I've been on a huge learning curve.
Kate Langbroek· Host0:58
Mm.
Lisa Wilkinson· Guest0:59
But, you know, one I think I'm stronger for. You know, I know who counts in my life.
Kate Langbroek· Host1:08
Mm.
Lisa Wilkinson· Guest1:09
I, I have seen enormous kindness. I've seen the best of people, and I've seen the worst of people.
Kate Langbroek· Host1:17
[gentle music] Lisa Wilkinson has spent literally decades telling other people's stories. As a journalist, editor, and broadcaster, she's been one of the most recognizable