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The ReidOut with Joy Reid

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Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is also a best-selling author and public speaker, joined MSNBC in 2011 as a contributor. Drawing from her decades-long experience in politics, passion for addressing the intersection of race, justice and culture, as well as her signature tenacious interviewing style, Reid kicks off MSNBC’s primetime lineup by delving into American politics as it unfolds.

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Washington, DC

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Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is also a best-selling author and public speaker, joined MSNBC in 2011 as a contributor. Drawing from her decades-long experience in politics, passion for addressing the intersection of race, justice and culture, as well as her signature tenacious interviewing style, Reid kicks off MSNBC’s primetime lineup by delving into American politics as it unfolds.

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English


Episodes

The countdown until the federal government likely shuts down

9/29/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the countdown--ending Saturday at midnight--until the federal government will likely shut down. Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) joins Joy to dicuss the demands of the House GOP extremists fueling the likely shutdown. We also remember Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose passing away was announced on Friday. The longest-serving woman in Senate history leaves behind a legacy as a fierce advocate for gun safety measures and equal rights. Plus, in a major development in the plot to overturn Donald Trump's election loss in Georgia, late Friday we learned that one of Trump's co-defendants has agreed to a plea deal. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:43:03

The House GOP's controversial Biden impeachment inquiry

9/28/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with President Biden addressing the nation today on one of the greatest threats our country faces ahead of next year's election--the threat to democracy. Meanwhile, House Republicans held a reported three ring circus of a hearing, apparently struggling to find a rationale to impeach Joe Biden, with their own witnesses saying there is no there there. Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins Joy on the first hearing in the House GOP's controversial Biden impeachment inquiry. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:43:02

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries on looming government shutdown

9/27/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news--Judge Tonya Chutkan, who is presiding over Donald Trumps’ federal election interference case, has rejected Trump’s request for her to recuse herself. Meanwhile, a New York judge's ruling has put a lie to a prominent rationale for Donald Trump's political career--that he was an extraordinarily wealthy, successful businessman. Plus, ahead of Trump's speech to workers at a non-union plant, we expose the apparent misconception that he is a friend of the working person. Trump's track record shows just the opposite. Also in this episode, the House GOP's government shutdown is now three days away. With little hope that Kevin McCarthy can get control of his caucus in time to avert disaster, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Joy to discuss. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:51

Sen. John Fetterman joins Joy Reid on the growing calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to step down

9/27/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with President Biden making an historic visit to a Michigan UAW picket line, as Donald Trump gets ready to speak to autoworkers on Wednesday, people he has apparently never made an effort to help. Also in this episode, we cover a major legal blow to Donald Trump as a judge rules that he committed fraud for years, exaggerating his net worth and massively overvaluing his assets. Plus, last week's Who Won the Week winner, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, joins Joy on the Republicans' government shutdown threat, the growing calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to step down, and much more. Listen to and download this latest edition of The ReidOut podcast!

Duration:00:42:33

Gen. Mark Milley becomes the target of threats from Donald Trump

9/25/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the aftermath of fact that, while in South Carolina, Donald Trump talked about buying a gun. Gen. Mark Milley is also the target of threats from Donald Trump, who could become president again. Steve Schmidt joins Joy Reid to discuss what Schmidt called, "the edge of an abyss in this country." Also in this episode, we cover how Trump's actions are forcing judges to take extraordinary measures to preserve the justice system and protect the lives of jurors. Plus, Rupert Murdoch says he is retiring. Author Michael Wolff writes about the implications of this in his new book, and he joins Joy in the studio. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:10

New ProPublica report has Supreme Court members drawing fresh scrutiny for some alleged ethics lapses

9/22/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with a ProPublica report on Supreme Court members drawing fresh scrutiny for some alleged ethics lapses. Plus, everybody heading home in the House for the weekend instead of working to avoid a government shutdown is critiqued by Joy Reid's guests. Also, Joy talks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about a major development from the White House on Friday on gun violence. Additionally, Howard Stern has conservatives clutching their pearls by proclaiming himself "woke" and calling out a famous former friend for his sexist remarks. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:23

'Dangerous for America': Warren slams GOP enabling Tuberville to block critical military promotions

9/21/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Sen. Tuberville saying that Wednesday night's confirmation of our new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff means that Democrats "blinked" on his blockade of military promotions. Joy explains that in her view what he really means is that he was outmaneuvered by Chuck Schumer and capitulated on his stand on abortion. Plus, we cover former Joint Chiefs chairman, General Mark Milley, reportedly unloading on his former boss Donald Trump, saying he did all he could do to stop Trump from undermining the Constitution. Additionally, the GOP enabling Tommy Tuberville to block critical military promotions is slammed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who tells Joy that the Senate GOP has, “mumbled and fumbled and let Senator Tuberville continue to inflict growing trouble and pain on our national defense." Finally, Leslie Jones joins Joy to talk about her new memoir. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:51

Many House Republicans remained apparently fixated on Hunter Biden

9/20/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut as we are staring down the barrel of a potential government shutdown that could paralyze our economy. Meanwhile, many House Republicans remained apparently fixated on Hunter Biden on Wednesday, as Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before Chairman Jim Jordan's House Judiciary Committee to defend the work of the Department of Justice. Also in this episode, we cover interesting developments in Georgia as DA Fani Willis names lawyer Lin Wood, who worked to overturn Donald Trump's election loss, as a state witness. Plus, a new book from author Michael Wolff alleges to reveal what was going on behind the cameras at Fox, how it enabled Donald Trump, and why Rupert Murdoch ousted Tucker Carlson. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:08

The crisis of American democracy on the world stage

9/19/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the crisis of American democracy--on the world stage. President Biden vowed on Tuesday at the UN to defend democracy abroad and at home, where he warned that Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are determined to destroy it. Also in this episode, on National Voter Registration Day, Pennsylvania has made it much easier to register to vote, as a truly stunning number of election deniers are now overseeing the vote in their states. Meanwhile, with the clock ticking towards a possible government shutdown, there was a new setback today for Kevin McCarthy, who has apparently completely lost control of the Republican caucus. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:55

New reporting on alleged nexus of Brett Kavanaugh and dark money millionaires in Alabama legislative maps controversy

9/18/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with what might apparently be one of the hardest jobs in America--being one of Donald Trump’s lawyers. Trump's attorney just last month said that Trump cannot be held responsible for his alleged crimes, because he was only listening to the advice of lawyers and learned constitutional scholars. Yet, this past weekend, Trump himself said it was all his idea. Our legal experts have more. Also in this episode, we bring you new reporting on the alleged nexus of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and dark money millionaires in Alabama's open defiance of rulings on unfairly drawn legislative maps. Plus, Joy's former Republican guest answers the question: Does the GOP have no shame? Lauren Boebert's musical theater viewing scandal is just the latest in a string of bad behaviour by prominent members of the party that many say preaches often about family values. Listen now!

Duration:00:42:11

The latest breaking news involving the DC criminal case against Donald Trump

9/15/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news involving the DC criminal case against Donald Trump. Late on Friday, special counsel Jack Smith asked a judge for a narrow gag order against Trump in the election interference case claiming that Trump's inflammatory remarks have led to threats against witnesses and could prejudice the jury pool. Also, Sarah Collins Rudolph, survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Alabama and sister of bombing victim Addie Mae Collins, joins Joy Reid as we remember this tragic event 60 years later. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:23

Romney the latest old school Republican to say he's apparently had enough of the modern GOP

9/14/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the news that Mitt Romney is the latest old school Republican to announce he has apparently had enough of the modern GOP. Romney also alleges that a very large portion of his caucus does not even believe in the Constitution. Also in this episode, the Fulton County judge has agreed to sever two of the 19 co-defendants' cases, as the number of violent threats grows against officials in that county and against federal law enforcement. Our legal expert has more. Plus, we address how Kevin McCarthy is apparently doing what he thinks he has to do in order to hang onto his reportedly flailing speakership, as President Biden continues governing. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:01

Are Republicans trying to gaslight Americans into thinking Joe Biden is just like Donald Trump?

9/13/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the New York Times reporting that Marjorie Talyor Greene and Donald Trump discussed the House plan to impeach President Biden. Are Republicans trying to gaslight Americans into thinking Joe Biden is just like Donald Trump? Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins Joy Reid to discuss. Also, Fulton County DA Fani Willis makes her case for why Donald Trump and his 18 criminal co-defendants should be tried together. Plus, our expert guest weighs in on how Sen. Tommy Tuberville is single-handedly causing a crisis within the U.S. military. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:04

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden

9/12/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the news that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) joins us to discuss the controversy of the House getting ready to launch an impeachment inquiry against Biden despite zero evidence of wrongdoing. Plus, Joy shares her observations as she returns from a trip to Spain and Ghana on the very troublesome history of organized religion here at home and around the world. "Including right now with the MAGA right using it to justify almost every kind of abusive, anti-democracy behaviour," Joy explains. Get more of Joy Reid's analysis in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:52

The Mar-a-Lago IT worker who could be a key witness for prosecutors in Trump's classified documents case

9/11/2023
In this episode of The ReidOut we discuss how even some conservative people in Congress know it is nonsensical that Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene are pushing to impeach President Biden before even establishing the smallest hint of wrongdoing. Also in this episode, we share what we are learning about the Mar-a-Lago IT worker who could be a key witness for prosecutors in Donald Trump's classified documents case. Plus, we have new reporting on the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling, and how Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and right-wing Court whisperer Leonard Leo apparently seemed to have a jump-start in utilizing that ruling. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:58

We get our first look at the Fulton County special grand jury report

9/9/2023
In this episode of The ReidOut, we get our first look at the Fulton County special grand jury report. They apparently believed that far more than the 19 alleged co-conspirators in the Georgia election interference case should have been criminally charged, including Senator Lindsey Graham. Also in this episode, it's called "Project 2025"--and it's a revealing and horrifying look at what many leading entities on the right have in store for America should Donald Trump return to the White House. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:58

Can the 14th amendment truly bar Trump from becoming president again?

9/7/2023
In this edition of The Reidout we cover how Fulton County DA Fani Willis has released a blistering response to House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan's decision to investigate her investigation. Also in this episode, the libraries of 13 former presidents, both Republican and Democrat, have issued an unprecedented warning about the state of U.S. democracy as we see an uptick in violent rhetoric from politicians on the right. Plus, Colorado voters have filed a lawsuit to keep Donald Trump off the ballot raising the question: Can the 14th amendment truly bar him from becoming president again? All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:01

The controversy surrounding the 61 "Cop City" activists indicted in Georgia on RICO charges

9/6/2023
In this episode of The ReidOut we cover how prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case say they are ready to try all 19 co-defendants together, including Donald Trump, but the judge does not seem to be on board with that plan. Plus, we bring you new reporting on the warning Donald Trump received from his own lawyer that the FBI could search his Mar-a-Lago estate, if Trump continued to refuse to hand over classified documents. Also, our experts weigh in on the controversy surrounding the 61 "Cop City" activists indicted in Georgia on RICO charges. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:02

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio received a long sentence on Tuesday for seditious conspiracy

9/5/2023
In this episode of The Reidout we cover how former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio received a long sentence on Tuesday for seditious conspiracy. Also in this episode, we bring you new reporting saying that special counsel Jack Smith is looking into Donald Trump's fundraising off of false voter fraud claims, as some of Trump's co-defendants may be getting ready to throw Trump under the bus, according to reports. Plus, the extreme gerrymandered maps that helped Republicans win the House are now rapidly getting struck down by the courts. Alabama is just the latest state to feel the judges' wrath. Our legal experts explain in depth. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:45

New York State Attorney General Tish James alleges that Donald Trump has been inflating his wealth

8/31/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump requesting to sever his case from any of his 18 co-defendants who are demanding speedy trials in the Georgia election interference case. Meanwhile, New York State Attorney General Tish James alleges that Donald Trump has been inflating his level of wealth. Plus, another pair of Proud Boys found out how much time they will be spending behind bars for seditious conspiracy. Finally, we discuss how some Supreme Court justices have filed new financial disclosure forms, after being caught in ethics scandals. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:29