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yellow dahlia

(6,830 posts) Sat Jun 13, 2026, 01:12 PM Jun 13

Jacob Soboroff is great at what he does.

Jacob has always been a smart and genuine reporter. He has now brought those qualities to the anchor chair. He just finished his first episode of Connect with Jacob Soboroff on MSNOW. Jacob is so comfortable in the role - he glides smoothly through the communicating and transitioning of live television. He is an excellent choice to cover a three hour block, after the reassignment of Ali Velshi.

He ended it with a fabulous interview with Mariana Van Zeller, an intrepid journalist, who currently works for National Geographic. She covers some scary stuff in the world of trafficking. She has won a Peabody Award and several Emmys. The conversation was informative and serious, and warmed by the fact they are friends as well as colleagues.

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Jacob Soboroff is great at what he does. (Original Post) yellow dahlia Jun 13 OP

Agree. I really enjoyed the launch of Soboroff's new show! CousinIT Jun 13 #1

Reminds me of a male Rachel. Sneederbunk Jun 13 #2

I watched him but forgot about him taking the time slot from Velshi..I was not disappointed. Deuxcents Jun 13 #3

Agree!!! surfered Jun 13 #4

Thank you, Jacob Soberoff's Mom. SergeStorms Jun 13 #5

Chuckle yellow dahlia Jun 13 #7

He covered the criminal child separation in Dip 1.0 Kid Berwyn Jun 13 #6

Word! yellow dahlia Jun 13 #8

TY for info. electric_blue68 Jun 13 #9

You can see Jacob Soboroff again tomorrow morning, on MSNOW. yellow dahlia Jun 13 #10

Tuned in this morning as I normally would for Ali ... cliffside Jun 13 #11

Thanks for the info. yellow dahlia Jun 13 #12

You're welcome, started watching, she is really brave and deserves all the awards she has won .... cliffside Jun 13 #13

She really is amazing. yellow dahlia Jun 13 #15

Agree nt cliffside Jun 13 #16

Kick for MSNOW and their awesome lineup! oasis Jun 13 #14

CousinIT

(12,879 posts)

1. Agree. I really enjoyed the launch of Soboroff's new show!

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 01:14 PM

Jun 13

He does have a gift.

Sneederbunk

(17,751 posts)

2. Reminds me of a male Rachel.

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 01:20 PM

Jun 13

Deuxcents

(28,138 posts)

3. I watched him but forgot about him taking the time slot from Velshi..I was not disappointed.

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 01:42 PM

Jun 13

He’s a natural with people and he’s at ease with the camera and subject matter. A good beginning for Rachel’s friend 🤗

surfered

(14,970 posts)

4. Agree!!!

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 02:52 PM

Jun 13

SergeStorms

(21,026 posts)

5. Thank you, Jacob Soberoff's Mom.

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 03:31 PM

Jun 13

Just kidding. I think he does a great job as well.

yellow dahlia

(6,830 posts)

7. Chuckle

Reply to SergeStorms (Reply #5)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 05:39 PM

Jun 13

Kid Berwyn

(25,426 posts)

6. He covered the criminal child separation in Dip 1.0

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 04:51 PM

Jun 13

Unlike most of “the talent” on-air these days, Soboroff gives me hope for the future of journalism. Going from his reports, he was genuinely affected by the cruelty and told the truth as he understood it, reporting what he saw and learned.

yellow dahlia

(6,830 posts)

8. Word!

Reply to Kid Berwyn (Reply #6)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 05:41 PM

Jun 13

electric_blue68

(27,842 posts)

9. TY for info.

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:55 PM

Jun 13

yellow dahlia

(6,830 posts)

10. You can see Jacob Soboroff again tomorrow morning, on MSNOW.

Reply to electric_blue68 (Reply #9)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 08:38 PM

Jun 13

Saturdays and Sundays - 10am to 1pm.

cliffside

(1,848 posts)

11. Tuned in this morning as I normally would for Ali ...

Reply to yellow dahlia (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 09:51 PM

Jun 13

Soboroff did a great job, the interview with Mariana was eye opening as I never heard of the series before today.

Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafficked_with_Mariana_van_Zeller

"Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, also known as Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller (as of season 4), is an American documentary television series about trafficking and black markets.[1][2][3] It covers topics like drugs, human organs, guns, surgery, and stolen cars, among others.[1] The show is hosted by investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller and is aired by National Geographic.[1][3] The first season aired in 2020 and five seasons of the show have been produced as of 2025.[3][4] Mariana van Zeller wins with Trafficked multiple News & Documentary Emmy Awards and have had 29 nominations.[5][6]

Plot
Journalist Mariana van Zeller explores the intricacies of the world's most dangerous black markets. In each episode, she investigates a different underworld – from drug trafficking, human organs, weapons, or parts of the human body, to contract killers, sexual extortion, and bride smuggling. In each episode, the journalist meets with the players involved to learn about the business and better understand the global shadow economies.[1]"