Carol Lin

In a gripping conversation, Carol Lin, veteran journalist and CNN anchor known as the first to break the news of 9/11, shares profound insights from her memoir, When News Breaks. She reflects on the chaos of that fateful day, detailing CNN's unique readiness and the ensuing personal and professional costs she faced. Lin discusses the evolution of media post-9/11, highlighting how the rise of opinion and social media has eroded public trust in journalism. She also reexamines the American dream and the nuances of agency in the wake of historic crises.