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Anchor of the new newscast on Fox 13...my take


I have watched now for a couple of nights of Washington News Wrap and Sabirah Rayford comes across as inconsolably wooden.  No energy, no urgnecy, just transfixed to the prompter.    She needs coaching very badly...badly.   Ross carries her when they co-anchor, but solo, she is just mailing it in.  The newscast is weak, not even an alternative to the competition.    Unwatchable.   

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  1. AnonymousJune 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    It's absolutely unwatchable. I feel really bad for David Rose. But they all look like they are taking one for the team.

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  2. AnonymousJune 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM

    Her name is Sabirah. And, no, she is not a good anchor.

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  3. IDC9June 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM

    I'm sure she is a nice person, but I agree that her anchoring isn't the greatest.

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  4. Wayne LJune 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM

    Agree, I actually think Hana would be much better on that show. She's been in the state for many years and I think it would give needed credibility.

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