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Jacob Soboroff

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@ms.now Senior Political and National Reporter. Author of NYT bestsellers Firestorm and Separated. EP: Separated, a film by Errol Morris. jacobsoboroff.com

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ICE Detention of Teen Musicians Roils Texas Mariachi Community

"worst of the worst" www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/u...

09.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 246 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 4
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Get ready for the Tucson Festival of Books with interviews from 7 authors who will be there More than 300 authors will be presenting at this year’s Tucson Festival of Books. Catch up with the authors during signings and panels, and brush up on their work in these recent conversations from Th...

see you in Tucson this weekend! www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

08.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 89 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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just a few signed copies left from the event: dieselbookstore.com/book/9780063...

06.03.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I continue to be blown away by everyone who shows up for FIRESTORM. we had an overflow crowd in Santa Monica this week. unbelievable, emotional night. thank you to everyone who came out, and to L.A. legends Alex Cohen for moderating and Gary Leonard for these photos.

06.03.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE arrested Nashville journalist without warrant, attorneys say The journalist, Estefany Rodriguez, was taken to a detention center and remains there as of 3 p.m. March 5.

"ICE arrested a journalist working for local news outlet Nashville Noticias without an arrest warrant during a March 4 traffic stop in South Nashville, according to an emergency petition filed by her attorneys in federal court." eu.tennessean.com/story/news/l...

06.03.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 171 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5

also remember that when Trump replaced Nielsen after the family separation disaster in 2019, he did so with McAleenan then Wolf, both of whom were involved with that policy, deemed "torture" by @p4hr.bsky.social.

05.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I've got laryngitis so I'm not on TV today. but if I was, I'd remind everybody that mass deportation *remains* family separation, whether Noem or Mullin or anyone else is Trump's DHS Secretary. and that policy has not changed.

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Noem out. www.ms.now/news/kristi-...

05.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 203 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 5

(update: turns out it’s only World Book Day in the UK and Ireland today. celebrating nevertheless.)

05.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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happy World Book Day! got a jump on celebrating it with all these amazing people who came out to hear about FIRESTORM. grateful. www.harpercollins.com/products/fir...

05.03.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 151 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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thank you Santa Monica for this amazing FIRESTORM crowd tonight. sorry for my hoarse voice β€” I blame James Talarico!

05.03.2026 04:29 πŸ‘ 343 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 4
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We are heartbroken by the passing of Emmanuel Damas in ICE custody.

We do not have any information on Mr. Damas’ specific case at this time beyond that which has been publicly reported, but we do know ICE custody.

04.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 121 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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vibes were strong at Talarico HQ last night in Austin.

04.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

since he already admitted it, you are correct.

04.03.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

there was def a vibe at Emo’s.

04.03.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œYour shot looked like this,” texted an @ms.now colleague last night who shall remain nameless about my reports from Talarico HQ, with Jon Hamm screen grab attached.

04.03.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 127 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
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talking to people in line to vote is my happy place. I always learn something. thank you, Austin.

04.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 208 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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massive voting line at @utaustin.bsky.social. see you for our @ms.now special coverage at 7PM ET with @maddow.bsky.social at the helm.

03.03.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 455 πŸ” 124 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 3

hello from Austin, Texas. see you tonight on @ms.now for our Election Night special coverage with @maddow.bsky.social and the whole squad. 7PM ET.

03.03.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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Jacob Soboroff Discusses LA Fires Book at Santa Monica Library MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff discusses his book 'Firestorm' about the 2025 LA fires at Santa Monica Library March 4, 6pm. Free event, book required.

sold out! see you tomorrow, Santa Monica. www.smdp.com/msnow-report...

03.03.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Acknowledgements: Cate Heneghan and Loyda Wilson. I met these neighbors in Altadena by happenstance after interviewing Governor Newsom on their devastated block, as you’ll read in FIRESTORM. Getting to know them has been a true blessing, and I cannot wait for you to meet them, too.

01.03.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 142 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Good one with @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social!

28.02.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Santa Monica Public Library presents Jacob Soboroff MS NOW reporter and Palisades native Jacob Soboroff discusses his riveting new book on the Los Angeles fires. Reserve your spot now.

just a few tickets left for Wednesday in Santa Monica. www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-moni...

27.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Firestorm New York Times Bestseller and #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller A "gripping, unshakeable firsthand account" (San Francisco Chronicle) of the firesto...

www.harpercollins.com/products/fir...

27.02.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

see you Tuesday from Texas!

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dug out these photos of little me at the Palisades home I was born into, lived in until I was around five, and that burned down in the Palisades Fire. in FIRESTORM I write all about my memories of the house and seeing it in ruins, but I hadn’t found these photos until last week.

26.02.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 339 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0
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it was a true privilege to go back to Minneapolis watch the SOTU with Sam, Holly, Sergio, Julie, Aisha and Greg on @ms.now. each of them modeled in their own way what it looks like to stand up and demand change.

26.02.2026 12:26 πŸ‘ 288 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Journalist Jacob Soboroff on Trump’s β€˜Golden Age of America,’ ICE Raids, and Bad Bunny | Talk Easy
Journalist Jacob Soboroff on Trump’s β€˜Golden Age of America,’ ICE Raids, and Bad Bunny | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

I told @samfragoso.bsky.social how chasing Jon Hamm as a red carpet correspondent taught me how to try and track down Greg Bovino. Loved doing @talkeasypod.bsky.social and this conversation. youtu.be/IQ-InpRRPT4?...

25.02.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œIt’s just pure hatred,” 17 year-old first time voter Aisha Haji told me on @ms.now about Trump’s attack on Minnesota’s Somali community in the SOTU. β€œYou’re not above the law.”

25.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 162 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œI think we all have the same values. And that’s to treat people as we would want to be treated.” Thank you Holly Neaton for joining me after the SOTU on @ms.now.

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