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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

Talks between Republicans and White House representatives have yet to resolve the debt ceiling issue

5/25/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with just seven days until the United States could default on our debt, as talks between Republicans and White House representatives have yet to resolve the debt ceiling issue. Rep. Ro Khanna joins Joy on what could come next, and the many veterans in particular who could be adversely affected. Plus, the longest January 6th sentence so far has been meted out as Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes gets 18 years for seditious conspiracy. Our legal expert proclaims: "I think it's stiff, but it's still too light." Later, Joy analyzes Ron DeSantis's disastrous campaign rollout. Finally, we speak to a leader fighting against some conservatives' attempts at book bans. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:56

DeSantis kicks off what many say is the most awkward presidential campaign launch in American history

5/24/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the fact that on Wednesday Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign in an apparent two-man convention with Twitter CEO Elon Musk. Joy and her guests discuss why many say this is sure to be remembered as the most awkward campaign launch in American history. Plus, our legal expert discusses a likely reason why Donald Trump's attorneys have asked Attorney General Merrick Garland for a meeting. Finally, we talk to an activist group floating a radical proposal for reining-in America's deadly gun culture. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:54

Donald Trump returns to a New York criminal courtroom

5/23/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the return of Donald Trump in a New York criminal courtroom on Tuesday. Our legal experts bring their analysis on a judge warning Trump against discussing evidence presented in his hush money case. Plus, another Republican has admitted that his party's anti-Biden crusade is nothing more than a stunt to help Trump. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins Joy to respond. Then, we illuminate Ron DeSantis' problematic history with history itself, this time as an author. Our guest has more on his little-noticed 2011 book on the Founding Fathers and President Obama. Finally, a San Francisco journalist who went undercover gives us a rare, behind-the-scenes look inside conservatives' anti-trans agenda. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:02

America is one week from a potential default on the national debt

5/22/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with America being one week away from a potential default on the national debt, which every economic expert agrees would be catastrophic for our economy. Our politics expert breaks down the latest. Plus, Republican Sen. Tim Scott kicked off his presidential campaign with an announcement that played up all the old conservative talking points while downplaying racial disparities in the U.S. economy. Joy examines the GOP field of contenders attempting to take on Donald Trump. We also analyze the Trump-Putin love affair heating up as Russia announces a new set of sanctions targeting Trump's critics. Additionally, Stacey Abrams joins The ReidOut to discuss lingering concerns about political power and representation for Black women in the Democratic Party--and her new novel. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:33

Fulton County DA signals an August decision on potential charges in the Trump election interference probe

5/19/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Fulton County DA Fani Willis having signaled an August decision on potential charges in the investigation of Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, which included the use of fake electors. Also in this episode, we examine how Ron DeSantis is getting set to formally launch his presidential campaign, with the baggage of a four-plus year record of attacking the personal freedoms of the people and businesses in his own state, including his economically destructive fight with Disney. Plus, we bring you Joy's conversation with Chasten Buttigieg, who has a message for young people amid the growing threats to LGBT youth. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:05

Rep. Madeleine Dean calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene for her Rep. Bowman insinuations

5/18/2023
In this episode of The ReidOut, we begin with Jim Jordan's "weaponization of government" hearing going off the rails according to critics. Reportedly, his so-called "FBI whistleblowers" are getting paid by a Trump supporter, and some recently had their security clearances revoked. Our expert guests discuss. Rep. Madeleine Dean also joins us to call out Marjorie Taylor Greene for her Rep. Bowman insinuations. Plus, we further examine how toxic many say the Republican brand has become, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy apparently allows the most extreme members of his caucus to run amok. Also in this episode, we take stock of the rapidly growing field of Republican presidential candidates, and what our politics veterans say is the misplaced perception that any of them can take the nomination away from Donald Trump. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:04

Panic on the political right after a good election night for Democrats

5/17/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the panic on the political right after another good election night for Democrats. Joy and her panel discuss this and how Republicans are finally realizing that their party’s toxic and regressive policies have sparked a voter backlash. Also in this episode, new reporting that Donald Trump knew he couldn’t declassify documents by putting them in a box, as he has claimed. Additionally, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America Mini Timmaraju joins Joy to discuss the fate of the abortion pill Mifepristone, which is once again in the hands of a couple of conservative judges. Plus, Elon Musk raises alarms with comments about George Soros and the Texas mall shooter. All this and more on this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:57

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses resolution to expel George Santos

5/16/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the introduction of a resolution to expel GOP Representative George Santos. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Joy to discuss this and his meeting at the White House on Tuesday on the looming debt ceiling crisis. Plus, there are new allegations against former New York City Mayor and former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani alleging that he and Donald Trump were trying to sell pardons. Additionally, Giuliani faces new sexual harassment allegations. Then, Joy and her panel discuss the culture war Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is fighting, which some experts have called morally wrong and economically disastrous, especially his most recent anti-immigration legislation. All this and more on this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:57

Do leading conservatives believe every election cycle requires a new boogeyman?

5/15/2023
The arrest of the man who killed homeless Michael Jackson performer, Jordan Neely, on a New York City subway train, Daniel Penny, has been met with an overwhelming reaction from conservative Republicans and organizations. Joy Reid and her panel discuss how leading Republicans and conservatives apparently believe that every election cycle requires a new boogeyman. Plus, Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy over the weekend. Yet, the state legislature has the power to override his veto and still enact the ban. Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina joins Joy to discuss the battle to preserve access to abortion in his region. Finally, athletes posing with guns apparently being held to a higher standard than politicians who do the same thing is called out by Joy Reid. “The perverse worship of guns, from politicians or anyone, would be condemned in a normal, healthy society,” Joy says. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:06

The continued cleanup in the wake of widespread criticism over the Trump town hall

5/12/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the continued cleanup in the wake of widespread criticism over the town hall featuring former president Donald Trump. Is the once-renowned cable news network that hosted Trump, under its new ownership, now another outlet for the libertarian billionaire point of view? Joy and her panel discuss. Also in this episode, we cover how Jim jordan is pursuing a repordedly pointless investigation of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. Meanwhile, James Comer seemingly admits that he has nothing on the Bidens, but that he is also apparently going to continue suggesting that he does. Rep. Madeleine Dean joins us on what many see as the unproductive actions of many in the House GOP. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:43:06

Trump's lies about January 6th featured in 'disastrous, embarrassing' town hall

5/11/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump, who by now you know was handed an opportunity to speak to his fans and a national audience on Wednesday night on another major cable news network. Trump's lies about January 6th, which rained death and destruction down in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, were a feature of what many have called a disastrous and embarrassing MAGA town hall, with only a half-hearted effort made to fact check him. Plus, experts tell The ReidOut that Trump also likely dug himself a deeper hole in terms of the investigations he is facing. Joy and her panel bring their analysis. Also in this episode, in breaking news, we have the latest on the announcement late on Thursday of criminal charges in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the floor of a New York City subway train earlier this month. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:57

Kevin McCarthy refuses to call for George Santos' resignation

5/10/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with news that Republican Congressman George Santos was arraigned in a Long Island courtroom today. He is now facing felony charges and the possibility of 20 years in prison. Meanwhile, Kevin McCarthy refuses to call for Santos' resignation. Also in this episode, we critique Republicans rushing to the defense of Donald Trump after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Plus, how should the media deal with a Republican front-runner who remains such a big danger to this country? Rep. Eric Swalwell and more join us to decry a town hall giving Donald Trump a prominent platform. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:17

Trump is now the first former president to be found liable for sexual abuse

5/9/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with another historic first for Donald Trump. He is now the first former president to be found liable for sexual abuse. The 9 jurors deliberated for just three hours before their historic decision in favor of E. Jean Carroll on most counts, including sexual abuse and defamation. Joy and her panel of experts analyze this momentous decision. Plus, in breaking news, the law is finally catching up to someone many believe to be the most dishonest member of Congress. NBC News has learned that Republican Congressman George Santos is now facing criminal charges from the Justice Department. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:59

How to demand common sense gun reform now

5/8/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with with a question: Is it safe to go to the mall in a red state? Mass murder has become a regular occurance in red states like Texas, as Republicans apparently keep trying to gaslight us about how the guns somehow have nothing to do with it. Joy and her panel discuss how to demand common sense gun reform now. Plus, we have new information on the eight victims, including three children, in the tragic mass shooting that just took place in Allen, Texas. Also in this episode, the reportedly new and more conversative CNN has decided to host a town hall for Donald Trump at the same time that he is being investigated for fometing an insurrection, among other alleged crimes. Our media experts bring their analyses. Plus, we highlight the blowback from parts of the British Commonwealth, especially in the Caribbean, following this weekend's lavish and anachronistic coronation. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:22

Trump made misogynistic statements targeting plaintiff's lawyer in deposition in his civil rape trial

5/5/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump’s testimony in E. Jean Carroll’s civil case against him over allegations that he raped her in a department store in the 1990s. Our experts break down the latest. Plus, Clarence and Ginni Thomas's wealthy friends allegedly always seem to be there in their time of need, whether it was reportedly a much-needed yacht trip, pricey private school tuition, or a steady job for Ginni--but none of it was disclosed. What were those donors actually buying? Joy and her panel discuss. Next, we ponder Tucker Carlson's next act. His reported racism, mysogyny and passionate love for Viktor Orban's Christian nationalism mean he will not have to wait long for his next paycheck from the radical right, experts say. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:43:03

Will there be any recourse for apparent Supreme Court corruption?

5/4/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news of a partial verdict in the trial of five members of the far-right group the Proud Boys for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Also in this episode, yet another allegedly undisclosed big money gift to Justice Clarence Thomas from the same big-time Republican benefactor has been reported. Will there be any recourse at all for this apparent Supreme Court corruption? We bring you expert legal analysis. Plus, we bring attention to the tragic killing of Jordan Neely, a Black homeless man and Michael Jackson subway impersonator, who was put into a deadly chokehold by a White man who was questioned and released, with his name being withheld by authorities. Finally, Joy shares her conversation with soon-to-be 109-year-old Viola Fletcher and her 102-year-old brother Hughes Van Ellis, two of the last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, who are in town to meet with the Justice Department. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:30

Hospital waiting rooms join list of places you can be shot and killed in gun-crazy America

5/3/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with The New York Times reporting on text messages Tucker Carlson sent to a producer after he watched a video of Trump supporters attacking an "Antifa kid," which led Fox management to say essentially, he's gotta go. Plus, you can add hospital waiting rooms to the ever-expanding list of places you can be shot and killed in gun-crazy America. Senator Raphael Warnock is here to talk about Wednesday's deadly shooting in Atlanta. We also have the latest on Texas Republicans' unprecedented push to give one handpicked official the power to overturn election results in the state's largest Democratic-leaning county. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:49

Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on the mounting scandals involving Supreme Court justices

5/2/2023
In this episode of The ReidOut, we discuss how the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the mounting scandals involving Supreme Court justices. Committee member Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse joins Joy Reid on calls for a code of conduct that justices must follow. Also in this episode, we cover the testimony on Tuesday from Jessica Leeds who claims she was molested by Donald Trump on a flight. She joins Joy detailing her allegations against the former president. Plus, some of your favorite TV shows are going dark as Hollywood writers go on strike. We look at the important issues that led to the walkout. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:59

What can be done to end America's epidemic of gun violence

5/1/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with America’s gun crisis on full display once again, with unimaginable horror in Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has done much to boost the apparent NRA culture of "guns before kids" in that state according to critics, wasted no time reducing the murder victims, including a 9-year-old child, to "illegal immigrants." Our guests discuss what can be done to end America's epidemic of gun violence. Also in this episode, E. Jean Carroll was back on the witness stand on Monday facing cross-examination about her allegation that Donald Trump raped her. Meanwhie, Trump was 3,000 miles away in Scotland, possibly digesting the news that the judge had rejected his motion for a mistrial. Our legal expert, who was in the courtroom as Carroll testified, conveys the impact of her testimony. Finally, Roy Wood, Jr. is here to talk about his best zingers against Clarence Thomas, Tucker Carlson, and President Biden himself at this weekend's White House Corresondents' Dinner. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:42:05

The reported corruption of many in the right-wing Supreme Court majority

4/28/2023
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut as we await a verdict in the trial of five members of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys for their role in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. We discuss how Jan. 6 continues to be a drag on the Republican Party, as their likely nominee, Donald Trump, continues to literally embrace insurrectionists. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Joy with his analysis. Also in this episode, we examine the reported corruption of many in the right-wing Supreme Court majority, and the questions their actions raise about the credibility of the Court. Sen. Mazie Hirono joins us on what can be done. Finally, actor and comedian John Leguizamo discusses his new series "Leguizamo Does America!" All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Duration:00:41:54