Janet Shamlian

What really happens when a major news story breaks — and how are the decisions made in real time, under extraordinary pressure? Drawing on two decades inside CBS News and NBC News, this talk offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how the biggest stories of our time are reported, shaped, and delivered to the public from the perspective of the network correspondent who has covered thousands of them. From fast-moving breaking news to deeply personal human stories, it explores how journalists navigate urgency, accuracy and emotion — often while standing in the middle of history as it unfolds. Along the way, audiences get a rare glimpse into the moments viewers never see and the human stakes behind the headlines. It’s a conversation about trust, judgment, and storytelling — and how the role of journalism is evolving in a rapidly changing media landscape. A thoughtful, revealing peek behind the curtain when the world is watching.