Tracy Smith has dominated recent CBS News Sunday Morning segments, most notably interviewing director Jon Favreau on May 17 about the upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu. This follows her May 10 profile of comedian Martin Short, showcasing her range from blockbuster cinema to intimate personality features.
Beyond her broadcast work, Tracy Smith has expanded her presence into true crime podcasting, stepping in as the host for the 48 Hours spin-off The Homicide Investigation of Violet Jacoby. On the episode "Post Mortem," she opened by stating, "I'm CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith filling in as host, and today we're discussing the death of 67-year-old Violet Jacoby."
While the podcast world views her transition to 48 Hours as a natural evolution of her investigative chops, critics remain divided on whether her polished CBS delivery style translates perfectly to the grittier, long-form true crime format. Expect her to continue balancing these high-profile celebrity profiles with deeper, darker narrative audio in the coming months.
