We are celebrating Asian Heritage Month and today we have a very special guest. She is a force in journalism — a trailblazer who brings both heart and edge to every headline.
Shanelle Kaul is a Correspondent for CBS News, based in New York City. Before landing on the national stage, she spent over a decade reporting and anchoring across Canada, from the prairies to Toronto’s newscast at CP24.
Today, we’re going behind the headlines with Shanelle to talk about show she navigated change in her life, her career journey where we dive deep with the voices shaping the stories that shape our world.
Her journey didn’t start in front of the camera. From working assignment desks to anchoring major newscasts, Shanelle’s rise through the ranks is a masterclass in grit, curiosity, and relentless dedication to truth.
Born in Sri Lanka, raised in Toronto, and shaped by the resilience of her immigrant parents, Shanelle brings a global perspective to every story she tells — especially those tied to human rights and social justice. She’s not just reporting the news — she’s helping shape the conversation around it.
And when she’s not on-air? She’s also mentored future journalists, building community and making space for the next generation of media changemakers.
Today, we’re going behind the headlines with Shanelle Kaul — to talk storytelling, identity, and what it really means to hold power to account.
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