The ReidOut with Joy Reid

Tonight on The ReidOut: Do not expect the soaring rhetoric of JFK’s "Ask Not" speech when Donald Trump is inaugurated on Monday. Due to the cold, the ceremony will not be held outside as usual but inside the Rotunda, near the spot where a Trump supporter stood four years ago with a stolen Pelosi lectern amid the desecration of the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has allowed a TikTok ban to proceed, but the final word is far from decided, especially with TikTok’s CEO attending Monday’s inauguration as Trump’s guest. Plus, President Biden’s final days in office include a flurry of activity, from conservation efforts and clemency decisions to a major new announcement on the Equal Rights Amendment. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid brings you a preview of an exclusive new interview our colleague Lawrence O'Donnell just completed with President Biden, marking his final interview from the Oval Office. Also, with President Biden and Vice President Harris stepping down on Monday, we delve into what the future of the Democratic Party should look like and who should lead it, featuring one of the candidates for DNC leadership. Plus, Donald Trump has made numerous MAGA promises, many of which he claims will be fulfilled on day one of a second presidency. We will go through the list so you can keep track.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with President Biden taking credit for a significant achievement in the final days of his administration—an historic cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s nominees, including Pam Bondi, face scrutiny on Capitol Hill as Bondi continues to dodge the truth about the 2020 election. Plus, as President Biden prepares to deliver his farewell address to the nation, we reflect on his legacy.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the questions arising over whether a junior varsity Fox host has the credentials to lead two million uniformed service members, with Democrats sharply criticizing his qualifications at today’s confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, the damning findings of Jack Smith’s Trump investigation are now rendered almost moot due to the sluggish actions of Attorney General Merrick Garland. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the LA wildfires, as families return to fire-ravaged homes, discovering their life's possessions destroyed, while firefighters brace for potentially severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, Fox weekend host Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, faces confirmation hearings tomorrow amid concerns about his qualifications and past behavior. This hearing is just one in a series of contentious confirmation proceedings this week, described by a Republican senator as "a little bit of a train wreck." Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with what was likely a devastating day for Donald Trump as, for the first time, he did not completely get away with it. While he will not be going to prison—something that might have happened if his name were Donald Jones—he is now officially and historically a convicted felon. Also, we have the latest on the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, where disinformation is spreading as fast as the flames. Plus, Vladimir Kara-Murza, who expected to be executed by his Russian captors, is now free after surviving over two years in a Russian gulag. Joy Reid brings you her interview with Vladimir and his wife, Evgenia Kara-Murza.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with the devastating wildfires raging across Southern California, now burning out of control for three relentless days. Today, President Biden addressed the nation, assuring Southern Californians that federal aid is on its way to support recovery efforts. Plus, in breaking news, Donald Trump’s request to halt his sentencing in his New York hush money case has been denied by the Supreme Court, meaning that Trump will face sentencing on Friday, and will likely be sworn in as the first president of the United States to be a convicted felon. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the utter devastation in Southern California as hundreds of homes are destroyed by wildfires, with the worst likely still to come. Meanwhile, Attorney General Merrick Garland is prepared to release Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's election interference investigation, but Trump's favored judge is currently blocking the way. In a desperate bid to avoid becoming the first convicted felon in the White House, Trump is seeking refuge in his safe space: the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, Joy brings you breaking news in her exclusive interview with the presidents of the SEIU and AFL-CIO labor union organizations.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid reflects on how, more than 50 years after the push for the Equal Rights Amendment began, women in America still lack equal rights under the law—a change that could become a defining legacy for President Biden. Meanwhile, Don Jr. is visiting Greenland, while his father ties the trip to his lingering fantasy of annexing the island, sparking speculation about whether Elon Musk was consulted before the announcement. And, in a somber moment, President Jimmy Carter, often regarded as America's truest good Christian president, lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda, which opened for public viewing this evening.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid examines the stark differences in how each side handles electoral defeat. When one side loses, they fulfill their duty, certify the electoral vote, and quietly leave the stage. But when the other side loses, the result is something entirely different, as seen in the infamous events of January 6th, exactly four years ago. Joining Joy in this episode are January 6th Select Committee Chair Bennie Thompson and retired Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn. We will also delve into one of the lingering mysteries of that day: who planted the pipe bombs? The FBI is ramping up efforts to identify the domestic terrorist responsible. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the two starkly different visions for America that took center stage as Mike Johnson narrowly survived the vote to remain speaker of the House. Meanwhile, in the wake of two deadly incidents involving active duty and retired military personnel on New Year’s Day, the pressing need for a serious national conversation about the mental health of our men and women in uniform becomes ever more apparent. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid highlights President Biden awarding civilian medals to 20 individuals, including the two U.S. representatives who led the House January 6th investigation. Meanwhile, this year’s January 6th electoral certification could face a different, but still potentially disruptive, challenge as Republicans prepare for another chaotic speaker election tomorrow. Also, America’s billionaires and near-billionaires are aligning themselves with Donald Trump as their frontman, perpetuating a decades-long narrative that prioritizes their wealth over the financial security of ordinary families. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, we lead with a statement from Ethics Committee member Glenn Ivey, who discusses Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s initial pick for U.S. attorney general, and the bombshell Ethics Committee report, which is as bad and revolting as anticipated. Also, Trump’s territorial ambitions resurface as he demands the return of the Panama Canal and that Denmark hand over Greenland, despite his promises of no more wars. Plus, President Biden makes history by commuting nearly all federal death sentences. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, after Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and their allies on Capitol Hill derailed a deal to fund the government, Republicans sheepishly backed down late today with significant help from Democrats to avert a potentially devastating Christmas shutdown. Joy Reid brings you the latest. Also, while Santa is busy sorting out who’s been naughty or nice, we’ve been compiling our own list of "Who Won the Year." Throughout tonight’s show, we’ll celebrate the trailblazers, the champions holding the rich and powerful to account, and those fighting for freedom and dignity for all people who made a real difference in the world this year.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with breaking news from Capitol Hill, where tonight Republicans failed to pass a paired down spending bill that would fund the government and provide aid for hurricane victims and farmers. "It's the end of yet another Republican manufactured chaotic day and a taste of what's to come," Joy says. In a failure that takes America closer to a government shutdown, 38 Republicans voted no to sink the Trump-backed spending bill--which was also reportedly influenced by the unelected billionaire Elon Musk. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Trump’s biggest political feat: convincing working class voters that he is on their side, despite his cabinet of billionaires saying otherwise. Plus, the continuation of the Trump retribution tour, this time with Republicans preparing a criminal investigation of Liz Cheney, after she dared to speak the truth about Trump. Also tonight, Joy and her guests discuss Trump picking one time Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the Ambassador to the Bahamas. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the latest chaos surrounding Donald Trump assembling his incoming cabinet, which now includes many who attempted to undermine the vote in the 2020 presidential election. Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth are on the list of those who helped spread baseless theories in 2020, who are now heading into power with Trump. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trump’s attempts to demand compliance from the courts, the media, and foreign leaders, with a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register as his latest revenge-seeking endeavor. Plus, Dr. Peter Hotez joins Joy to discuss the rise of vaccine skepticism, with RFK Jr., Trump’s controversial pick as head of Health and Human Services, meeting with lawmakers today. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leas with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg having a little fun with the increasingly wild drone conspiracy theories--but conspiracies remain deeply ingrained in the American bloodstream, and the incoming president is surrounded by conspiracy theorists. Also tonight, the right's glorification of Daniel Penny, whose claim to fame is putting a homeless man into a fatal chokehold. Plus, the future of the Democratic Party—school shooting survivor and anti-gun activist David Hogg launches his bid for DNC Vice Chair on the same day that yet another school shooting occurred in America. David Hogg joins us tonight. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the latest on Trump’s incoming Middle East Advisor, Massad Boulos, who is also Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law. According to new reporting, Boulos is not a billionaire after all, he just allowed people to say he was. Joy and her guests discuss this plus renewed vaccine skepticism with RFK Jr’s lawyer asking the Federal Drug Administration to revoke approval of the polio vaccine. Plus, Joy and her guests discuss Senate Republicans’ pressure campaign on Trump cabinet picks, as well as the White House strategy for combating Islamophobia. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the breaking news of Donald Trump being named Time’s Person of the Year. Lawrence O’Donnell joins Joy Reid to discuss this title, the one Trump now shares with names like Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Vladimir Putin. Also in this episode, North Carolina Governor-Elect Josh Stein joins Joy to discuss the giant power grab by his state’s Republicans, one that would strip duly elected Democrats in the state of their powers, and his lawsuit against the GOP legislation to fight back. Plus, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins the show to discuss President Biden’s day of pardoning more than 1,500 non-violent offenders on his way out of office. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.