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.
‘Handmaid's Tale’ hellscape: Alabama's anti-IVF ruling may block willing women from bearing children
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut as American Women face a real-life 'Handmaid's Tale." Overturning Roe was not enough for Republicans. Now some on the Right are coming after in vitro fertilization, and even birth control. Also in this episode, as President Biden announces 500 new sanctions against Russia following the death of Alexei Navalny, Republicans are pushing even harder to abandon Ukraine. Plus, does Nikki Haley realistically have any chance of winning the Republican nomination if she is unable to win her own state of South Carolina in tomorrow's primary? We discuss it with our expert panel. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/24/2024 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
'Political set-up': Top Dem rips GOPers spreading Russian smear campaign of Biden bribe lies
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the Republicans' utter humiliation as the basis for their effort to impeach President Biden, by implicating him in a supposed Ukrainian bribery scheme, falls apart. Yet, this will not apparently stop them from carrying water for Russia and Donald Trump. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins Joy as the informant who lied to the FBI, Alexander Smirnov, about the Biden bribe lies, is re-arrested today. Also in this episode, we expose how Trump stole the Republican Party. His daughter-in-law says the party faithful would be happy to see their contributions used for Trump's legal bills. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/23/2024 • 42 minutes, 6 seconds
MAGA GOPers ‘knew all along’ Biden bribe lies came from Russia former Trump insider says
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the fact that the Republicans' "highly credible" source now says he was, in fact, passing along Russian disinformation about the Bidens that formed the foundation of Republicans' wayward and hapless impeachment inquiry. Former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, who was involved in a previous effort to "dig up dirt" on the Bidens, joins Joy with his perspective. Also in this episode, Donald Trump continues to compare himself to slain Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, while making another absurd claim about his purloined classified documents. Plus, many questions remain unanswered after a bullied non-binary high school student died following a fight in Oklahoma.
2/22/2024 • 42 minutes, 46 seconds
Trump ballot challenge and immunity claim awaiting Supreme Court decision
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with reports that Donald Trump and some of his associates are begging for his followers' last few dollars to pay his bills and judgments. "It's the biggest grift in American political history," Joy says. "Start a cult and watch the money roll in." Also in this episode, two critical Trump-related rulings from the Supreme Court could be imminent, involving his claim of absolute immunity, and on whether states can kick him off the ballot under the 14th Amendment. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/21/2024 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
Trump ranked dead last as worst president ever in U.S. history
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the revelaiton that Herbert Hoover ranks significantly higher than Donald Trump in a new historians' poll of the best and worst presidents of all time. Our presidential historian, Michael Beschloss, joins us with more. Plus, Bishop William Barber joins Joy on his new effort to mobilize millions of poor voters. Next, we expose more anti-abortion lunacy from the right as the Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children, as Trump reportedly pushes for a 16-week abortion ban. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/20/2024 • 42 minutes
Trump ordered to pay $453,500,000 in New York civil fraud trial
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with major breaking news from New York in the jaw-dropping number of $453,500,000. That is the amount Judge Arthur Engoron has ruled Donald Trump has to pay in his New York civil fraud case which includes nearly $100 million dollars in interest. That number will continue to grow until he pays. Engoron also ruled that Trump is barred from personally running a business in New York for the next three years. Engoron's ruling also hits the elder Trump sons, fining Eric Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. $4 million apiece, and fining Trump's longtime business manager Allen Weisselberg $1 million dollars. Joy and her expert guests discuss this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/17/2024 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds
Top Dem slams GOP as ‘pro-Putin Party’ as 'Russian nuclear-powered space asset' threat looms
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with a defiant DA Fani Willis, who was on the witness stand in Atlanta, pushing back hard against a series of degrading personal questions, as Donald Trump's lawyers try to get her removed from the Georgia election interference case. Also, the stage is set for Trump's first criminal trial, as a judge in the hush money case sets a date for jury selection. Plus, the Republican Party is apparently now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trump, Inc. He's in total control of the Republican agenda in Congress. Additionally, we are now learning of a push from Trump's allies to have him give the official Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/16/2024 • 42 minutes, 13 seconds
Special preview of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today’s most pressing debates: reparations. Months ago, Trymaine discovered the little-known story of Gabriel Coakley and it blew his mind. In the midst of the Civil War, Coakley was among a handful of Black people who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government. On Uncounted Millions, Trymaine talks to Coakley’s descendants about how reparations forever changed their family’s trajectory. And as more cities and states consider the issue at a policy level, he imagines how reparations might shape the whole of Black America. Listen to this special preview now. And follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdlw
2/15/2024 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Special counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity claim
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut on a very big night in news. Today in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, a Valentine's Day mass shooting erupted as the city was celebrating its third super bowl title in five seasons. Additionally, special counsel Jack Smith has filed his brief with the Supreme Court opposing Donald Trump's quest for total immunity. Plus, Republicans are licking their wounds after yet another election defeat last night. Also, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins Joy after his powerful floor speech accusing Israel of a "textbook war crime" in Gaza. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/15/2024 • 42 minutes, 13 seconds
House votes to impeach U.S. Sec. of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas
In this episode of The ReidOut, we discuss how Sen. Lindsey Graham, who once was a champion of aid to Ukraine, is now refusing to vote in support of aid for fear of angering Donald Trump. Also in this episode, if at first you cannot impeach, try try again. House Republicans take another swing at impeaching the Homeland Security secretary, after their first attempt failed in an embarrasing fashion. We bring you breaking news on this development. Plus, voters brave snow to vote in a New York special election that could give us some clues about how the November presidential election might go. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/14/2024 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds
Trump inviting Russia to attack NATO allies met with GOP silence
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReiOut with Donald Trump's "unhinged" NATO threat to allow Putin to do whatever he wants to our allies as the U.S. stands by and does nothing, while seemingly promising to appease Putin on the issue of Ukraine. Also, we cover how Trump has formally asked the Supreme Court to put a hold on last week's ruling finding that he does not have presidential immunity from criminal prosecution as he meets with his sympathetic Florida judge in his stolen classified documents case. Plus, just like "the deep state" planned it, Taylor Swift's boyfriend and a few of his friends have won the Super Bowl, as Donald Trump tries to take credit for Swift's wildly successful music career. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/13/2024 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds
A week of Republican embarassments
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Elise Stefanik, who seem to know that going full election-denier will boost her chances to win "The Apprentice: Autocracy," season one, with the dubious prize of becoming Trump's running mate, "hang Mike Pence" threats notwithstanding. Her absurd comments capped a week of Republican embarassments which included knifing the border bill they demanded and a failed impeachment attempt. Also in this episdoe, we cover President Biden calling Israel's military response to Hamas "over the top," as Prime Minister Netanyahu signals that a ground invasion of Rafah could be imminent. Plus, the right-wing Supreme Court has been a big supporter of "states' rights" in cases involving reproductive rights and control over women's bodies, but not so much when it came time to decide whether states can kick a proven insurrectionist with the last name Trump off the ballot. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/10/2024 • 42 minutes, 44 seconds
Can Colorado keep the former president off the ballot in November? Supreme Court to decide
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the historic case argued before the United States Supreme Court on Thursday. The question before the court? Can the state of Colorado keep the former president, who that state found credibly liable for inciting an insurrection, off the ballot in November. On the face of it, it seems like a pretty simple question, but it is a question that has never come before the Court, and the debate centers on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was written by Congress in 1866 and ratified in 1868. Joy Reid and her panel discuss this, plus they preview a just-announced press conference from President Joe Biden, responding to the findings of the special counsel investigation of classified documents found in his possession.
2/9/2024 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
This Black History Month, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee explores the story of Black America’s unending fight to be made whole in a special series, “Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations.” On a journey that begins in the nation’s capital during the heat of the Civil War and ends in modern day Brooklyn, he follows the little-known story of one of the only Black people to receive reparations, and the mark it left on that family for generations to come. The series asks: if more Black families had been given reparations decades ago, how might Black America look different today?The series debuts Thursday, February 15th. Follow now: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdtw
2/8/2024 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
'President Trump has become citizen Trump': Absolute immunity claim smacked down by appeals court
Joy Reid leads this episode of The Reid out with breaking news from Captiol Hill, moments after The House failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by just two votes--an embarassing loss for Speaker Mike Johnson. Then we turn to the three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruling on Tuesday in its crushing legal takedown that, counter to Donald Trump’s stated arguments, presidents do not have complete and absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, and thus Trump must face trial for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/7/2024 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
‘Basically a cult’: Trump's MAGA Republicans slammed for vowing to block immigration reform bill
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the fact that Donald Trump told MAGA Republicans to do nothing about the border this year, apparently because Republicans cannot afford to give it up as an election issue. Also in this episode, we expose how Trump has managed to delay his criminal trials, something no regular citizen would be able to do. Plus, as Trump openly roots for an economic crash, Joe Biden presides over what even Trump advisors admit is a whopper of an economy. Can Democrats spread this truth? All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/6/2024 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
'More airstrikes and Tomahawk missiles': How U.S. may continue targeting Iran-backed militia groups
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news. The U.S. has launched new airstrikes against Iran-backed targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three American soldiers. The strikes come the same day that President Biden attended the dignified transfer of the soldiers killed in the strike in Jordan that the U.S. has attributed to Iranian-backed militant groups. President Biden released a statement, saying in part: "Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing. The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: if you harm an American, we will respond." We bring you more breaking news coverage in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/3/2024 • 42 minutes, 29 seconds
‘Reverse French Revolution’? Trump supporters donate millions for his legal bills, wife's fashion
Joy Reid leads this episode of The Reidout with the apparent revelation that the Republicans' top priority is not securing the border. It is apparently helping Donald Trump return to the White House. Also in this episode, President Biden was greeted in Michigan by pro-Palestinian protesters. The mayor of Dearborn, MI, Abdullah Hammoud (D), who recently turned down a meeting with Biden's campaign, joins Joy with more. Plus, NBC News begins its new "Deciders Focus Group" series. We share the views of Pennsylvanian women who voted for Trump last time, plus what they're thinking now after Trump's Supreme Court overturned women's reproductive rights. Finally, writer, producer, and director Ava DuVernay joins Joy to discuss her new movie "Origin," which examines racism and social inequality in a unique way. It is getting rave reviews. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/2/2024 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
‘Racism at its best’: Rep. Cori Bush on GOPer calling her husband a 'thug' as she explained security spending probe
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with one of the many times former Vice President Mike Pence talked about keeping his oath, something that three former Republican governors say Donald Trump failed to do on January 6th, rendering him ineligible to run again. One of those governors, former Republican Gov. Marc Racicot of Montana, joins Joy to discuss. Also in this episode, while lacking the slightest evidence of a crime or misdemeanor, House Republicans move forward with plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, while simultaneously obstructing efforts to address the border issue. Plus, Rep. Cori Bush joins Joy on the DOJ investigation of her, and her reaction to the Republican Congressman who called her husband a "thug," and said Bush is "loud" and needs to "tone it down." All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
2/1/2024 • 42 minutes, 3 seconds
‘They'd impeach Taylor Swift if they could': GOP's angry threats slammed by top Dem
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with many on the right being in full meltdown over celebrity "it" couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. With young, white women under 30 trending leftward, the MAGA right has a good reason to be concerned. Also in this episode, we bring you a new investigation that reveals that prison labor is behind some of the most popular food products that make their way to your dinner table. Plus, President Biden says that he has decided on a response to the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. The parents of one of those soldiers, Sergeant Breonna Moffett, joins Joy on this and more. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/31/2024 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Democracy to tyranny: Unelected Trump commands elected GOP leaders top Dem says
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut asking us to commemorate that it has been 63 years since President Eisenhower's farewell speech, as those words come back to haunt us with fears growing of a regional war in the Middle East. This after three U.S. troops were killed in an attack on a base in Jordan, with the White House blaming "Iran-backed militant groups." Plus, E. Jean Carroll spoke out for the first time since the $83 million verdict against Donald Trump. Trump reportedly does not pay his lawyers, so how likely is Ms. Carroll to ever to see that money? Next, infrastructure, chips and science are among President Biden's biggest accomplishments. Now Republicans are shamelessly trying to take credit for policies they voted against. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) joins Joy with more. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/30/2024 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
'Fired as a billionaire'? Trump owes bombshell $83 million payout but might be broke Sharpton says
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the dramatic breaking news out of a New York City courtroom that has likely put a damper on Donald Trump’s weekend. A nine member jury has reached its verdict in Trump’s second defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. With the unanimous verdict Donald Trump is on the hook for just over $83 million dollars in damages. The question remains, is the amount high enough to keep Trump from continuing his attacks against E. Jean Carroll, or will we be back in a court room again for a third defamation trial? Joy and her expert guests analyze this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/27/2024 • 43 minutes, 10 seconds
Trump's bombshell bankruptcy? Possible $100 million payout to victim could break his bank
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with yet another Trump associate who is heading to prison, and apparently broke, humiliated and begging for money. Former Donald Trump advisor Peter Navarro has been sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress after refusing to testify before the House Jan. 6 select committee. Joy and her panel discuss. Plus, the Republican frontrunner himself, Donald Trump, was on the witness stand on Thursday, for all of three minutes, in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Could she be awarded $100 million? We also draw attention to the horrifying post-Roe consequences--nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in the 14 states with abortion bans. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/26/2024 • 43 minutes, 4 seconds
Why Nikki Haley will battle Trump to the end
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Nikki Haley pressing on despite basically impossible odds. Yet, our expert guests say that this is not a hard decision, because she has the support of the billionaire donor class who want all the Trump tax cuts for the super rich, but cannot stomach Donald Trump. Plus, with Joe Biden's economy doing so well, all Republicans have left to offer is fear, including fear of migrants. Tonight, we look at how the issue is playing in the Latino community. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/25/2024 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
DeSantis' 'cruel, craven' politicking called out after presidential bid flames out DeSantis suspends campaign, endorses Trump
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Ron DeSantis suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump, putting an end to one of the biggest campaign failures in political history. Joy's guests lambaste how DeSantis is leaving behind a trail of destructive policies in Florida that he and his obedient Republican legislature shoved down the throats of Floridians, all to advance his personal political ambitions. Meanwhile, Trump is lobbing racially charged attacks on Nikki Haley, who is now the only non-insurrectionist left in the Republican race. Plus, we examine how the abortion issue continues to haunt Republicans on this, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision enshrining women's bodily autonomy, which was killed by Republicans. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/23/2024 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
Moms for Liberty co-founder defends de facto book bans with 'graphic' example
Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice joins Joy Reid on Moms for Liberty seeking influence over public school library content and more. "We're talking about a public school library,” Justice tells Joy of what many call the resultant, de facto book bans. “Children don't have unfettered access to the internet at school." Next, their conversation is discussed by MSNBC’s Ali Velshi and Susan Del Percio. “It’s disingenuous to call it all about sex,” Velshi tells Joy of the true motives behind the de facto bans. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/20/2024 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds
Fmr. AG Holder: American democracy could end with the election of Donald Trump
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump bragging again about acing a dementia test, meanwhile claiming that presidents should have full immunity for any crimes they might want to commit. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins Joy on that, and on a big victory in Louisiana where a new legislative map, with two majority-Black districts, is advancing in the state legislature. Next, with a border deal on the table, which Senate Republicans say is a great deal, Trump's MAGA caucus in the House is saying no, because they want to continue to stoke fear ahead of the fall election. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/19/2024 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds
Trump 'wants' courtroom banishment? Judge's anger, bad boy antics help poll numbers expert says
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Ted Cruz's endorsement of Donald Trump for president--the same Trump who ridiculed the looks of his wife and accused his father of killing JFK. Cruz is just one of many Republicans, whom Joy calls "cowardly," who have signed on to Trump's authoritarian revenge tour, at the mere price of their dignity. Also in this episode, Joy examines the alarming parallels between President Biden and Lyndon Johnson as each man faced re-election, including their roles in two very unpopular conflicts. Plus, we expose the possible Supreme Court reversal of a 1984 decision that created something called the "Chevron deference," which enshrines government powers to regulate industries, as a key case is argued now before the Supreme Court. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/18/2024 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
Trump’s ‘fascist agenda’ has ‘blessing’ of evangelicals wanting Euro-American ethnostate expert says
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis claiming small victories in the Iowa caucuses, even though they each got walloped by the inevitable nominee--Donald Trump. Also in this episode, Democratic Michigan Governor and Biden campaign co-chair, Gretchen Whitmer, joins Joy to discuss the Democrats' view of the Republican race and whether President Biden has a "Michigan problem." Plus, Joy takes on the war on Dr. King's memory, as there is more to his legacy than just that one speech that Republicans often misuse for their own political aims. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/17/2024 • 42 minutes, 14 seconds
Charlamagne Tha God: 'I may talk about Biden's shortcomings but Trump is the end of democracy'
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump, Jr. and leading Republicans' latest, racist talking points against diversity, equity and inclusion. Also in this episode, we share the shocking, alleged audio recording of Trump ally Roger Stone apparently calling for the assassination of two prominent Democrats. Stone has denied making these comments. Plus, Joy shares her conversation with Charlamagne Tha God on why the mainstream media is so obsessed with him, and why President Biden is struggling with Black voters. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/13/2024 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Trump allowed five minutes to speak in court, goes on fact-free rant bashing NY attorney general
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news. The U.S. and British military have launched strikes against targets in Houthis-controlled Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. This comes after the Iranian-backed militant group has launched a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, which has stoked fears of a wider conflict in the region already reeling from the Israel-Hamas war. Next, we bring you U.S. news involving Donald Trump. Trump was allowed five minutes to speak in court in his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday, then went on a fact-free rant bashing New York's attorney general. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/12/2024 • 46 minutes, 53 seconds
Christie slammed for hot mic banter belittling Haley, DeSantis as failed '24 campaign ends
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news from the presidential race. Donald Trump's most persistent critic on the campaign trail, Chris Christie, has announced that he is dropping out of 2024. Also in this episode, we examine how Trump has often claimed to have unlimited power as president. Now, his pitch for "absolute power" and his claims of immunity from any legal consequences should be setting off alarm bells. Yet, all we are hearing from Republicans are the sounds of silence. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/11/2024 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
Trump immunity hearing included citations of lawsuits against Nixon
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with footage that shows that Mitch McConnell knew, back in 2021, that Trump can face criminal charges. Now, Trump's lawyer is making the absurd argument that a president can commit all kinds of heinous crimes, and remain immune from prosecution forever, unless he's impeached and convicted. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins Joy Reid with his analysis. Also in this episode, Trump's rhetoric is having dangerous consequences, as both special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan are targets of "swatting." Next, Trump's big hope for 2024? He says he hopes the U.S. economy crashes sometime soon, which, of course, would likely leave huge numbers of his supporters broke. All this and more in this edition of The Reidout on MSNBC.
1/10/2024 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
‘Terrorist supporter Stefanik': Top Trump ally sparks outrage by taking Big Lie to next level
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Rep. Elise Stefanik, number four in the House Republican leadership, refusing to commit to certifying the will of the voters if Donald Trump loses, as Trump himself refuses to sign a pledge not to overthrow the government. Also in this episode, we cover President Biden, who unlike Trump supports democracy. Biden took his message to Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston amid growing concerns about his standing with Black voters. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/9/2024 • 42 minutes, 20 seconds
‘Trump's lawyers don’t make sense’: Top Dem shreds twisted defense against insurrection charges
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with President Biden, who marked the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol on Friday with a scathing rebuke of the man who sparked the violence that day, and a warning that Trump remains a serious threat to democracy. Plus, we bring you breaking news from the Supreme Court on whether it will hear arguments on Trump's ballot status in Colorado--the same court that Trump's lawyer says owes him a favor. We also have three very special guests: Rep. Bennie Thompson and Rep. Adam Schiff from the former January sixth select committee, and former Officer Harry Dunn. Dunn is planning his return to the Capitol, the place he so bravely defended on January 6th, but this time as a member of Congress. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/6/2024 • 42 minutes, 34 seconds
Trump grift exposed? Dems say his businesses raked in $8 million from foreign governments while prez
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with President Biden's powerful new ad on the Trump threat to democracy amid new polling that shows a shocking number of Americans do not believe what they saw with their own eyes on January 6th. Plus, two new challenges to Trump's place on the ballot arise, this time in Florida and Illinois, as a deadline looms for the U.S. Supreme court to decide on his disqualification in Colorado. Also in this episode, we bring you the scandal that the Republican-led Oversight Committee will not be investigating: the millions of dollars Trump raked in from foreign governments while he was president, according to a new report from House Democrats. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/5/2024 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ballot ruling
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut as President Biden is set to deliver a dire, new warning about Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to keep him on the ballot in Colorado. Also in this episode, the outrage following the resignation of Dr. Claudine Gay at Harvard is seen by experts as the result of rightwing attacks on DEI, women, people of color, and academia. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, director of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project at Harvard Kennedy School, joins Joy with more. Plus, yet another Biden administration official has just announced his resignation over the administration's policies regarding Gaza. That official, Tariq Habash joins Joy in his first interview. All ths and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/4/2024 • 42 minutes
Big Lie bombshell: Man Trump hired to prove election fraud says he debunked it to Trump and Meadows
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with former Trump staffers warning the nation that the threat is real and democracy is at stake as we enter this presidential election year. Michael Fanone, one of the heroes of January 6th, joins Joy with more. Also, with two weeks to go before Iowa, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are still treating the front-runner Donald Trump gently, as if they do not really want to win. Plus, Joy talks to a man who was paid by the Trump campaign to find proof of widespread election fraud in 2020. He found none and told them so, he says, adding the allegation that they continued to push the Big Lie anyway. That man, Ken Block, joins The ReidOut. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
1/3/2024 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
Jack Smith seeks to ban Trump from discussing conspiracy theories in his criminal trial
In for Joy Reid, Charles Coleman Jr. leads this episode of The ReidOut with Special Counsel Jack Smith filing a new motion to block Donald Trump from making political arguments during his criminal trial. The new filing also blocks Trump from discussing conspiracy theories and “irrelevant disinformation.” Charles is joined by a panel of experts to discuss this plus Michigan’s Supreme Court deciding against removing Trump from the 2024 ballot, unlike Colorado’s highest court. Also, we discuss the Republican’s new and unrelenting attacks against the Voting Rights Act in many states, and what this means for the future of fair representation. Finally, Charles and his guests discuss the Iowa caucuses, which are now just three weeks away. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/28/2023 • 41 minutes, 53 seconds
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy in New York while facing $148 million judgment
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the Biden team weighing how to talk to voters about the dangers of Donald Trump, at a key time when the president is trying to lock in some of the crucial groups in the Biden coalition. Also in this episode, Joy and her panel of esteemed guests announce "Who Won the Year" in 2023. Plus, Joy is joined by a major special guest who is very much in demand right now. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 59 seconds
Trump removal from Colorado GOP primary ballot aligns with Constitution Rep. Jamie Raskin says
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Colorado and Donald Trump's disqualification from that state's ballot. Joy and her guests discuss how what many call a compromised Supreme Court, shaped by Trump, will likely decide his fate on that issue, and his claim of presidential immunity in the election interference case. Plus--the predictable response from Trump's MAGA allies is, "Let the people decide"... After many of them allegedly tried to overturn the will of the voters in 2024. Next, we examine Trump's apparent obsession with pure blood, which is now part of his increasingly facist stump speech. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Trump disqualified from being president under 14th Amendment Colorado Supreme Court Rules
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the breaking news that the Colorado Supreme Court has found that Donald Trump has engaged in insurrection, disqualifying him from holding office. “Can a twice adjudicated insurrectionist become the president of the United States?,” Joy Reid asks. Our experts discuss on The ReidOut. Plus, Rachel Maddow joins us at the top of the show. On this ruling going to the Supreme Court, Maddow tells Joy, "I don't think this is the way that Donald Trump's political career ends because of what we know about this iteration of the United States Supreme Court.” All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 51 seconds
At recent rally, Trump says immigrants are, “poisoning the blood of our country."
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump’s inflammatory comments at a rally over the weekend, saying that immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country”. Some say these words sound a lot like the Nazi rhetoric written by Adolf Hitler himself, in the book “Mein Kampf”, which, according to Trump’s first wife, Trump kept on his bedside table. Joy and her guests discuss this plus the new reporting from ProPublica, about how Justice Clarence Thomas’s private complaints about his salary, sparked fear that he would resign, threatening the conservative presence on the Supreme Court. Plus, in the Middle East, Israel is facing growing international pressure over civilian casualties. Joy and her guest discuss how The Pope, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and foreign ministers from the UK and Germany, have all condemned various attacks by Israel's military in Gaza. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/19/2023 • 42 minutes, 9 seconds
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay over $148 million in defamation trial
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with the long-anticipated verdict in Rudy Giuliani’s defamation trial against two Georgia poll workers. An eight-person jury in Washington, D.C. today decided that Giuliani will owe over $148 million in damages to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss for the distress and defamation his lies caused. A lawyer representing Freeman and Moss joins Joy to discuss the verdict and what comes next. Plus, the Israeli Defense Forces Friday announced that they mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages while bombing Gaza. The President of Save the Children joins Joy to discuss this plus the grave humanitarian crisis still unfolding in Gaza. Finally, the legendary Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, frontman of The Roots, joins Joy to discuss his new memoir and the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/16/2023 • 42 minutes, 15 seconds
Rudy Giuliani fails to testify in defamation trial
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with Rudy Giuliani’s defamation suit against two Georgia election workers. The former New York City mayor was expected to testify Thursday but ultimately did not appear. The eight person jury in the Washington, DC courthouse began deliberations today to decide how much money Giuliani owes in damages. Joy and her guests discuss this plus a major case in the Supreme Court, in which the justices, three of whom are Trump-appointees, will consider whether the government can charge January 6th rioters with a statute that makes it a crime to obstruct an official proceeding. Doing so could potentially delay Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case, as obstruction is one of the four counts brought against Trump. Also in this episode, Joy and her guests discuss Vladimir Putin, Viktor Orbán, and the Republican Party’s mutual embrace of authoritarianism. Finally, we discuss a shocking new interview in which Israel’s ambassador to the United Kingdom says that a two-state solution is not an option. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/15/2023 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
GOP-controlled house votes to open Biden impeachment inquiry despite lack of evidence
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the fact that House Republicans still cannot answer critical questions as they breathlessly approve a Biden impeachment inquiry. Rep. Joe Neguse joins Joy with more. Plus, as America's Middle East policy faces strong criticism, there appears to be a growing rift between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep.Cori Bush join The ReidOut to discuss. Additionally, we bring you breaking news in one of Jack Smith's federal cases against Donald Trump. The Court of Appeals for the DC circuit has handed Trump another setback. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/14/2023 • 42 minutes, 28 seconds
Giuliani could be ordered to pay $43 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman, Shaye Moss
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut tonight with Rudy Giuliani, who is in the second day of his civil trial to determine the amount of damages he will have to pay to two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election. Our legal experts explain the latest in this case and more. Also in this episode, President Biden has told President Zelenskyy that he will never walk away from Ukraine, but many Republicans feel differently. Joy speaks to Sen. Raphael Warnock about this and the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, Cassidy Hutchinson joins Joy on the danger that Donald Trump poses if he gets a second presidency. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/13/2023 • 41 minutes, 40 seconds
‘It shouldn’t have happened’: Photos of stripped Palestinians addressed by Netanyahu senior advisor
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the American hard right's bear hug of the European hard right. Plus, we analyze special counsel Jack Smith asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a speedy ruling on whether presidential immunity protects Donald Trump from prosecution. Also, the UN describes the situation in Gaza as apocalyptic and on the brink of collapse. For all of the death and destruction, how much has Hamas been degraded by Israel? Former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev, senior advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins Joy to discuss. Finally, we bring you a major new development tonight in the case of a Texas woman who sought a court order to get an abortion. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/12/2023 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Second Trump presidency expected to move U.S. toward dictatorship critics say
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with video of Liz Cheney, banging that alarm bell with all her might, as her former friends and colleagues apparently abandon democracy for the cult of Trump. Our experts discuss warnings that a second Trump presidency could tip the U.S. into a dictatorship. Plus, we cover how Gaza teeters on the brink of a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe as calls for a permanent ceasefire grow louder by the day. Next, Texas goes full "Handmaid's Tale," creating their own dystopian reality in which women are forced to beg for the right to safeguard their own health. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/9/2023 • 42 minutes, 6 seconds
Trump reportedly eying 'loyalty first' cabinet
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut critiquing some of the people Donald Trump would likely recruit among controversial MAGA figures if he gets a second presidency. Plus, Trump was back in court on Thursday as new reporting on the signals from prosecutors in Georgia suggests that they expect Trump and/or his co-defendants to get prison time. Finally, we have an update on the major scandal involving Florida's Republican party chair and his wife, which is shining a light on the alleged efforts by Moms for Liberty to take over school systems and control what your children can read. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/8/2023 • 41 minutes, 55 seconds
Trump says he would only behave like a dictator on "day one" of a second presidency
In this episode of The ReidOut, Joy Reid analyzes Donald Trump apparently saying he will be a "day one" American dictator, whose plans for a second presidency, critics say, are right out of the playbook of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro: seek vengeance against your opponents, muzzle the press, and call off elections. Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen joins Joy with more. Plus, we cover new reporting on the almost 200-person witness list in Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case, including Mike Pence, Bill Barr, and Steve Bannon. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/7/2023 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
Special counsel lays out Trump's history of 'blaming fraud for election results he doesn't like'
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the new legal filing on Tuesday in special counsel Jack Smith's election subversion case, showing prosecutors hope to present a more sweeping range of evidence of Donald Trump's lies about election fraud than previously thought. Plus, we examine Liz Cheney speaking of her regret for supporting Trump for years, as she warns about the potential consequences if Trump returns to the White House. Also in this episode, our legal expert discusses news that one of Trump's Georgia co-defendants may have jeopardized her bond by appearing to threaten witness Ruby Freeman on Instagram. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/6/2023 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
Florida Republican Party Chairman at the center of criminal sexual battery investigation
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with a scandal in Florida, involving the Chair of Florida’s Republican Party, Christian Ziegler. Ziegler is now under criminal investigation for allegations related to sexual battery, according to a complaint filed by the Sarasota Police Department. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Ziegler’s wife Bridget Ziegler’s anti-lgbtq activism as co-founder of Mom’s for Liberty. Plus, new warnings about former President Trump’s plans for a second presidency, which some say would move the country into a full-blown autocracy. Also, Ayman Mohyeldin joins Joy to discuss the latest on the ground in Gaza, with civilians receiving mounting pressure to flee despite no real options with Israel and Egypt refusing to allow refugees. This comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivered strong remarks Saturday, about Israel needing to protect civilians in Gaza, calling them the center of gravity in Israel’s war with Hamas. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/6/2023 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
George Santos Expelled from Congress
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with the breaking news that Representative George Santos of New York has been expelled from Congress. Friday, after a litany of illegal and unethical behavior, Santos became just the sixth House member to be expelled in the history of the United States Congress. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Thursday’s live debate between Governors Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, amid new allegations around the Florida Republican Chair and Mom’s for Liberty co-founder. Also in this episode, we discuss the resumption of bombing and fighting in Gaza as the temporary humanitarian truce expires. Joy and her guest discuss this and the bombshell reports that Israel knew of the Hamas attack plan but dismissed it as aspirational and ignored warnings. Finally, Joy and legendary dancer, director, and activist Debbie Allen sit down to discuss World AIDS Day. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/2/2023 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds
Gag order reinstated after Trump insults judge's wife and law clerk
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with her expert guests discussing the gag order that was reinstated after Donald Trump targeted the wife of the judge overseeing Trump's New York civil fraud case. Plus, we bring you new reporting on GOP Rep. Scott Perry's text messages following the 2020 election revealing the integral role he likely played in Donald Trump's plot to overturn Joe Biden's victory. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) joins us with more. Also in this episode, we examine the Koch network endorsing Nikki Haley, apparently seeing her as a mainstream alternative to Trump--yet history suggests that she is not a moderate. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
12/1/2023 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
GOP insists that Hunter Biden testify behind closed doors
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with two very stark warnings about the fight to protect our democracy and the direction of our country. Plus, we discuss how Hunter Biden has agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on the lack of evidence that his father did anything wrong. Meanwhile, Chairman James Comer refuses to take yes for an answer. Also in this episode, we cover how more hostages have been freed by Hamas, including an American, as negotiators work to extend the pause in fighting, with just hours to go before the extended ceasefire is set to end. Then, Joy speaks to a prominent rabbi and a labor leader, who happen to be married, about the importance of a peaceful "shared future" for Israelis and Palestinians. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/30/2023 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds
Pence considered not presiding over January 6th electoral vote certification, according to new reporting
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with new reporting that former Vice President Mike Pence seriously considered not attending the January 6th electoral vote certification. According to new details from sources familiar, it was Pence’s son, a marine, who influenced his father’s decision to preside despite mounting pressure from former President Trump. Also in this episode, as Russia extends the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich, Joy sits down with Masha Gessen of the New Yorker, another journalist the Russian government is seeking to prosecute. Finally, the Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the state’s abortion bans hurt women with complicated pregnancies. One of the plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit filed by a group of Texas women who say they were denied abortions despite grave risks to their own lives or their fetuses, joins Joy to discuss. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/29/2023 • 42 minutes, 2 seconds
Far-right extremism on the rise around the globe
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with a troubling sign of the rise of far-right extremists being elected around the world, as anti-Islamic populist Geert Wilders is newly elected in the Netherlands. Joy and her panel of experts discuss his win plus the global tug-of-war between liberalism and ultra-nationalism, as many question the future of democracy. Plus, as eleven more hostages were freed Monday from Hamas, we learn more about who the Palestinian hostages were who were freed from Israeli control, and why they were incarcerated to begin with. Plus, Joy sits down with candidate for U.S. Senate Hill Harper, who says he was offered money to drop out of his race and run against Representative Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/29/2023 • 42 minutes, 21 seconds
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as anticipated hostage deal nears
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with the overwhelming anticipation for the Israeli and Palestinian families who may reunite with their loved ones in the coming days, as a result of a breakthrough hostage deal. The deal, agreed upon by Israel and Hamas, calls for the release of 50 women and children who were kidnapped and held in Gaza, and 150 Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Joy and her panel discuss this and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s history of far-right leadership. Plus, Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins Joy to discuss Elon Musk’s much promised lawsuit against the nonprofit. Musk is suing Media Matters for exposing the fact that ads for major companies on X are often placed in a way that seems to highlight anti-semitic content. Finally, Joy and her guests discuss Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s likely push for a national abortion ban, as many abortion rights advocates around the country are stepping up efforts to enshrine healthcare access in state constitutions. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/23/2023 • 42 minutes, 37 seconds
Trump loyalist vows to put critics in a "gulag"
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with what could happen should Donald Trump return to the White House. Plus, we cover how Fulton County DA Fani Willis has made her case against Harrison Floyd, one of Donald Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case, as she seeks to revoke Floyd's bond for allegedly trying to intimidate witnesses and co-defendants online. Also in this episode, we analyze the deal to release the hostages held in the heavily demolished Gaza strip. Next, we learn more about Joy Reid's new book, "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America." All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/22/2023 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
Is this the expedited destruction of the Voting Rights Act?
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with what many see as the expedited destruction of the Voting Rights Act. Plus, Donald Trump's tirades have already devastated the lives of people like Georgia election worker Ruby Freeman. On Monday, an appeals court heard arguments on the gag order designed to protect others from the words of Trump and some of his supporters. We bring you our analysis. Also in this episode, we discuss how far-right Sen. Mike Lee has revived an old and thoroughly discredited conspiracy theory about January 6th--the same Mike Lee who stated that, "America is not a democracy." Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins us with his perspective. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Trump says he wanted to join Jan. 6 crowd in new audio
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the fact that it has been three years since an army of MAGA extremists laid siege to the U.S. Capitol. Now, it has been revealed that Donald Trump said he wanted to join the Jan. 6 crowd in new audio. Joy and her panel discuss. Plus, the new speaker Mike Johnson, in an October prayer call, said American culture is "dark and depraved." Our politics experts analyze this and more. Next, Hani Almadhoun, director of philanthropy at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, joins Joy Reid on Gaza developments. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/18/2023 • 42 minutes, 44 seconds
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has reportedly made millions off of his crusades The New York Times asserts
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with new reporting from The New York Times asserting how Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has allegedly turned his public crusade into a private windfall. Plus, we discuss how today a congressional subcommittee issued a scathing report on the alleged lies and potential crimes of Rep. George Santos, including the use of campaign funds for botox, OnlyFans, and more. Also in this episode, Fulton County DA Fani Willis moves to revoke the bond of one of Donald Trump's co-defendents, accusing him of trying to intimidate witnesses and his fellow co-defendants. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/17/2023 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Expert legal guests unpack a wild day in court in Fulton County, Georgia
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut awaiting the start of President Biden's news conference, following his bilateral meeting today with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Then our expert legal guests unpack a wild day in court in Fulton County, Georgia, as we learned the source of the leaked confidential interviews between DA Fani Willis's office and some key figures in her January 6 RICO case. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/16/2023 • 45 minutes, 20 seconds
House averts government shutdown Tuesday via bipartisan vote with three days to spare
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis asking the judge in Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case to put a protective order in place. Plus, the House averted a government shutdown as once again Dems stepped in to provide the votes, yet Republican Speaker Mike Johnson is not facing calls to remove him, even though doing the same thing cost McCarthy the gavel. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins Joy with more. Plus, tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall for the March for Israel, as we are learning new details about a possible deal to free some hostages. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/15/2023 • 42 minutes, 54 seconds
U.S. Supreme Court announces new code of conduct
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with a reminder: Donald Trump has told you who he is over and over again. Harsh treatment of immigrants, jailing his perceived enemies, and more -- the former president is not hiding his authoritarian plans if he is re-elected. Meanwhile, the Biden coalition that stopped Trump the last time is showing signs of fracturing. Joy and her panel discuss. Also in this episode, we analyze the U.S. Supreme Court announcing a new code of conduct. Critics say the loopholes are big enough to drive a truck through. Plus, we share new reporting on what lawyer Jenna Ellis shared with prosecutors in Trump's Georgia election interference case. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/14/2023 • 41 minutes, 53 seconds
Interfaith roundtable: Religious leaders sit down to discuss violence in the Middle East and prospects of peace
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with the twice impeached, four times indicted former President Trump’s interview Thursday with Univision, during which he warned that if he wins a second term, he would be justified in using the powers of the presidency to weaponize the FBI and DOJ against his perceived enemies. This comes as there is, of course, no evidence that President Biden or the deep state are behind his indictments that include 91 combined federal and state charges. Plus, Joy sits down with author and journalist Brian Stelter to discuss his new book “Network of Lies”, about the circumstances of Tucker Carlson’s firing from Fox, the network’s role in radicalizing its viewers, and new insights about Trump’s indictments for efforts to overthrow the 2020 election. Plus, Joy and three religious leaders, Bishop William Barber, Imam Imad Enchassi, and Rabbi Sharon Brous, share an interfaith discussion on conflict and violence in the Middle East, and paths towards a peaceful future. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/11/2023 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Special counsel will reportedly focus on Trump's involvement in jan. 6
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the Republican presidential debate featuring five candidates who most people likely agree will almost certainly not be getting the nomination. Our experts weigh in on the fact that while we saw a lot of heated rhetoric in Wednesday night's debate, in the end they are all likely just running for second place. Also in this episode, we analyze what it could mean that Joe Manchin, the Senate's most conservative Democrat, has announced that he will not be running for re-election. Plus, we bring you new reporting on special counsel Jack Smith's plans to make Donald Trump's role in the January 6th insurrection the centerpiece of Trump's federal election interference trial. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/10/2023 • 36 minutes, 44 seconds
Democrats celebrate big victories in Tuesday's elections
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with a message for the GOP: "I don't know who needs to hear this in the Republican party, since you all keep trying, even though voters keep telling you over and over, but abortion is a problem for you." We discuss Democrats celebrating big victories in Tuesday's elections due to this issue. Also in this episode, Ivanka Trump took the stand on Wednesday in the New York civil fraud trial, often using the phrase, "I don't recall." We bring you the latest. Plus, we have breaking news, as the Pentagon says the U.S. has carried out another airstrike in Syria following attacks against U.S. personnel in the region. Finally, Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) joins Joy to discuss him voting in favor of censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/9/2023 • 42 minutes, 44 seconds
Artist-activists join forces to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Election Night 2023! Across the country, voters will give us a sense of what they are thinking and feeling on key issues, including abortion access, as polls close across the country. Plus, we weigh in on Donald Trump's damaging admission on the witness stand in his New York fraud trial. Also, artist-activists are joining forces to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Mo Amer, Palestinian American comedian and activist, Wallace Shawn, actor, playwright and activist, and Cynthia Nixon, actor, director and activist, join Joy live in the studio. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 44 seconds
Donald Trump on the witness stand on Monday in his civil fraud trial in New York
This episode of The ReidOut leads with Donald Trump on the witness stand on Monday in his civil fraud trial in New York, where critics say he was belligerent, and showed what many see as a lack of respect for the rule of law. Also in this episode, we analyze how Donald Trump may be using this trial, and his future trials, as a campaign platform. Plus, we examine new reporting on what Donald Trump might do on day one, if he returns to the White House, including possibly invoking the Insurrection Act. Next--the panic among some Democrats about President Biden's sagging poll numbers now that we are just one year away from Election Day. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/7/2023 • 41 minutes, 35 seconds
New York judge rules a limited gag order on Trump should also apply to his attorneys
In this episode of The ReidOut, we discuss President Biden visiting grieving families in Lewiston, Maine as we learn more about missed warning signs before a gunman killed 18 people. Plus, on Friday a New York judge ruled that a limited gag order on Donald Trump should also apply to his attorneys after he said they made inappropriate remarks about his principal law clerk. Also in this episode, we cover the NBC News report that top Biden administration officials have expressed "growing concern" about how the Israelis are carrying out their attacks on Gaza and uncertainty about whether they can be reined in. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/4/2023 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
New House Speaker Mike Johnson's history of inflamatory rhetoric on LGBTQ issues
In this episode of The ReidOut, Joy Reid critiques Sen. Tommy Tuberville for apparently claiming that it is not a big deal that key positions in our armed forces are going unfilled because of him, even as fellow Republicans are done with him. Also in this episode, we discuss how Eric Trump reportedly got testy on the witness stand in the New York fraud case. After stating "I know nothing" regarding the Trump Organization's financial statements, he was shown evidence that he did know. Former personal attorney to Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, joins Joy with more. Plus, new House Speaker Mike Johnson's history of inflamatory rhetoric on LGBTQ issues is elucidated by Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN). All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/3/2023 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
Donald Trump, Jr. takes the witness stand for first time on alleged scheme to falsely inflate Trump Org. assets
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's first official day at work now that the People's House is back in session. Also, Donald Trump, Jr. took the witness stand for the first time on Wednesday, answering questions about his role in the alleged scheme to falsely inflate the Trump Organization's assets. Eric and Ivanka are next. Plus, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins Joy in the studio following his Wednesday testimony before a Senate committee on the ongoing right-wing threat to free and fair elections and to election workers. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/2/2023 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
The constitutional question that could determine whether Trump appears on a state ballot
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the constitutional question that could determine whether Donald Trump appears on a state ballot next year. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins us with more. Meanwhile, according to Former Attorney General Eric Holder, "any other defendant" would be sent to the slammer for violating a gag order. So what is stopping the federal judge in Donald Trump's January 6th coup case from making good on her vow to treat Trump just like any other defendant? Plus, Senate Democrats have set their sights on a couple of conservative Supreme Court justices' alleged allies in their quest to impose some level of ethics oversight on the highest court in the land. Also, with abortion rights emerging as a driving force in upcoming elections, we discuss the curious development of House Republicans having chosen an anti-abortion extremist as their new speaker. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
11/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
Bonus: Joy Reid and Chris Hayes Live in Philly
Chris Hayes is taking his podcast “Why Is This Happening?” on tour this Fall. At the most recent stop in Philadelphia, he was joined by MSNBC’s own Joy Reid. Joy shared the twists and turns of her journey to becoming host of The ReidOut, including her years in Florida, which have given her unique insight into the state’s current culture wars.Stay here to listen to the full conversation, and check out msnbc.com/podcasts for more.
10/31/2023 • 53 minutes, 49 seconds
Judge Tonya Chutkan reimposes gag order on Donald Trump
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with news of the reimposed gag order on Donald Trump from Judge Tonya Chutkan, who is overseeing Trump's federal election interference case in Washington, DC. Plus, Trump may have already violated it. Also in this episode, Joy shares her commentary on the violence in the Middle East, and the questions we should be asking. Also, the war's impact on politics here in the U.S. is analyzed, as Republicans escalate their extreme rhetoric. Meanwhile, President Biden is showing signs of political vulnerability despite the good economic and labor news that keeps rolling in. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/31/2023 • 42 minutes, 2 seconds
Manhunt continues for Maine mass shooter
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with a continued manhunt in Maine and communities still reeling after Wednesday’s mass shooting at a bowling alley. Representative Robert Garcia of California joins Joy to react to the devastation and call for politicians to take action. Plus, three weeks after the Hamas terror attack, Israel launches an intense new round of airstrikes in Gaza. Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rami Nashashibi join Joy to discuss the tremendous anger, fear and sadness among American Jewish, Palestinian, and Muslim communities. Plus, we dive deeper into the new speaker of the House’s history of anti-abortion, anti-lgbtq rights, and pro-christian theocracy stances. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/28/2023 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Sen. Chris Murphy joins Joy Reid on yet another devastating mass shooting, this time at a bowling alley in Maine
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news out of Lewiston, Maine, with yet another devastating mass shooting. Senator Chris Murphy joins Joy Reid to react to the country’s 36th mass killing this year, this time in the state that, until last night, was designated by the FBI as the safest state in America. Also, Joy and her guests discuss the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and his extreme anti-abortion and anti-lgbtq stances. Plus, as new indications emerge that an Israeli ground incursion into Gaza may be fast approaching, Joy and her guests discuss the growing international pressure on Israel to cease-fire, as leaders in the region and across the globe are on edge, waiting to see what comes next. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/27/2023 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
Meet the new Republican speaker of the House
Joy leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news that the Republican party finally elected a new House speaker Wednesday, 22 days after Kevin McCarthy was deposed. Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana is a leading 2020 election denier, right-wing religious ideologue, and America’s newest speaker of the House of Representatives. Also, Joy and her legal experts discuss the contentious second day in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, with Trump and Michael Cohen meeting face-to-face for the first time since Cohen cut a deal with federal prosecutors in the hush money case. Then, Officer Harry Dunn sits down with Joy to discuss his new book and why accountability is critically important for those responsible for January 6th. Plus, Joy and her guests discuss the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/26/2023 • 41 minutes, 45 seconds
A potentially explosive development in Jack Smith’s federal case against Donald Trump
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking news--a potentially explosive development in Jack Smith’s federal case against Donald Trump and his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Blockbuster new reporting from ABC states that Mark Meadows has been granted immunity to testify under oath about Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election. Rep. Adam Schiff joins Joy to discuss. Also in this episode, a tearful Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty and apologized for her role in the Georgia Election interference RICO crimes, agreeing to tell prosecutors, and a jury, all that she knows about Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators' activities. Our legal experts weigh in. Plus, a third Republican speaker-designate fell out of the running on Tuesday and the search has begun for a fourth. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/25/2023 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
Two more hostages released by Hamas as Israeli ground assault on Gaza looms
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with House Republicans meeting behind closed doors once again to try and decide on their next nominee for speaker as they reach 20 days without one. The presumed leading candidate is Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, who is just one of two potential candidates who upheld the 2020 election. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, two more hostages were released by Hamas Monday as an Israeli ground assault on Gaza looms. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes and MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin join Joy to discuss this and the fear of a broader conflict brewing in the region with reverberations spreading throughout the world. Joy and her guests also discuss the issue of misinformation on social media sparked by the Israel-Hamas war. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/24/2023 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds
Kenneth Chesebro unexpectedly pleads guilty for conspiring to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the dominos starting to fall in the Fulton County case against Donald Trump after another one of his former legal advisers and co-defendants has flipped. On Friday, Kenneth Chesebro unexpectedly pleaded guilty for illegally conspiring to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia, just hours after jury selection began for his trial. Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, it was speaker vote number three that ultimately sank Jim Jordan's hopes of becoming speaker of the House. Plus, more than three new candidates are throwing their hat into the ring for the gavel. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Joy with more. We also bring you a major development in the Middle East, as we see the first photo of an American mother and daughter, after having been freed from captivity by Hamas. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
Trump ally Sidney Powell accepts plea deal the Georgia election interference case
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the news that, on Thursday morning, one of Donald Trump's key allies cut a deal with Fani Willis' office in the Georgia election interference case. Sidney Powell has accepted a plea deal, agreeing to testify against Donald Trump and the other co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. Our legal experts weigh in. Also in this episode, we examine how the Republican House caucus is still leaderless, with Jim Jordan vowing to make yet another effort to win the speaker's gavel. Rep. Jamie Jaskin joins Joy to discuss. Plus, we analyze what is at stake as a major address to the nation by President Biden is set to frame the dual foreign policy crises in the Middle East and Ukraine for the American people. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 6 seconds
Jim Jordan accused of using controversial tactics to threaten his way into speaker's office
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with what critics say is Jim Jordan using controversial tactics to apparently threaten his way into the House speaker's office. Meanwhile, Democrats are totally united in the speaker fight, as Republicans are casting protest votes for speaker. Is the nomination of who many see as the unqualified Jim Jordan circling the drain? Plus, Joy's friend and colleague Rachel Maddow joins us on Rachel's new book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism," and much more. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/19/2023 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
Nancy Pelosi on Jim Jordan's dreams of holding the speaker's gavel
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with an unprecedented juxtaposition of crises--an intensifying Israel-Hamas war with President Biden en route to the region, and with Republicans in the House of Representatives still trying to elect a speaker after two weeks without one. Jim Jordan's dreams of holding the speaker's gavel have come up short for now. Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi joins Joy with her perspective. Plus, we bring you the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, as hundreds of people have been killed in a powerful explosion at a Gaza city hospital. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/18/2023 • 44 minutes, 39 seconds
Israel and Gaza on the brink
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Israel and Gaza on the brink. Families, including Americans, wait at Egypt's border hoping to escape the hell that is Gaza, as Israeli troops amass for the expected Gaza invasion. Also in this episode, Judge Tanya Chutkan has slapped a partial gag order on Donald Trump. Our legal expert brings his analysis. Plus, Jim Jordan has never passed a single piece of legislation, and former House speaker John Boehner calls him a "legislative terrorist." Yet, Jordan appears to be on the verge of becoming the next Republican speaker of the House. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/17/2023 • 42 minutes, 47 seconds
As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, major political drama unfolds in D.C.
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with two pieces of breaking news. As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, in Washington, D.C. major political drama is unfolding on Capitol Hill. During a moment of international crisis, the House remains without a speaker as the Republican majority is unable to garner enough support for their nominee. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he is forming an emergency unity government in the wake of the Hamas attack, adding two opposition leaders to his cabinet. In a news briefing, Netanyahu said the newly formed government would "crush" Hamas. This comes as Israel has intensified its retaliation against Hamas, relentlessly bombarding Gaza with missiles, leaving the streets unrecognizable, and entire neighborhoods destroyed. NBC News’ Richard Engel joins Joy Reid with more live from Ashdod, Israel on a possible ground invasion of Gaza by Israeli forces.
10/12/2023 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
Day four of the Israel-Hamas war and hostage crisis
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with day four of the Israel-Hamas war, which now includes a hostage crisis. The surprise attack by the Gaza-based militant group Hamas shocked Israelis and the world, after the group launched an attack on a concert in southern Israel near the Gaza border, and armed men kidnapped or murdered Israeli civilians in their homes and cars in several border areas. Joy and her guests bring you the latest news and analysis.
10/11/2023 • 42 minutes, 30 seconds
Israel declares all-out war on Hamas after surprise attack from Gaza killing 700 Israelis
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with breaking coverage of the war in Israel, and the fighting that has gripped the world for the past 72 hours. Israel has declared all-out war on Hamas after the group launched a devastating surprise attack from Gaza killing 700 Israelis, many of whom were attending an outdoor concert, and abducting dozens of people, including children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed his country today, saying his military would intensify its operations against Hamas and that its attacks on Gaza are “just the beginning." More than 680 people have died in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Eleven Americans have been killed in the conflict and more may be missing. More than 100 people have been kidnapped. Hamas has threatened to start executing hostages if Israel bombs civilian houses in Gaza without warning. Joy Reid and her expert guests bring you the latest breaking news developments.
10/10/2023 • 42 minutes, 22 seconds
The increasingly dangerous rhetoric coming out of the American right
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the increasingly dangerous rhetoric coming out of the American right. Plus, we discuss Donald Trump ally Mike Lindell saying he is moneyless. Also, our friend Ali Velshi joins Joy on Banned Books Week, and why he takes a stand every week against the epidemic of book banning in this country. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/7/2023 • 42 minutes, 54 seconds
Donald Trump's renewed push to delay his federal case
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut by reviewing the chaos of this week--the hand-wringing and in-fighting--a scene we should be really worried about. An esteemed professor who joins us says these events should be setting off alarm bells warning that democracy is in trouble. Plus, we cover Donald Trump's renewed push to delay his federal case, including complaining about being unable to access all of the highly classified documents that used to be stored in his unsecure bathroom at Mar-a-Lago. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/6/2023 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
New York Attorney General Letitia James says "The Donald Trump show is over"
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with a crisis of governance in the House of Representatives at a time when the nation and the world are facing some very serious problems. Even some Republicans realize that their party is apparently a mess and seemingly incapable of governing. Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins us to discuss. Also in this episode, on day three of his fraud trial, Donald Trump has headed back to Florida. Meanshile, New York Attorney General Letitia James says she has had enough of Trump's attacks and lies, declaring that "The Donald Trump show is over." All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/5/2023 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
McCarthy ousted from speakership role
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with an historic moment--something that has never happened in the U.S. House of Representatives in 234 years of American history. Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from the speakership role, sparked by the motion to vacate filed by Matt Gaetz. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins Joy with his perspective. Plus, Banned Books Week is championed by actor, director, and literacy advocate LeVar Burton, as conservative book bans reach a record peak across America. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/4/2023 • 45 minutes
Trump and New York AG James together for first time in NYC courtroom
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James together for the first time in a New York City courtroom. Trump is on trial to determine what price he should pay for the massive fraud he has committed for years. Plus, we cover the former president's increasing threat to democracy. He is attacking judges and threatening to lock up America's district attorneys. The authors of the book, "How Democracies Die," join Joy with their perspectives. Also in this episode, we explain how Matt Gaetz might have the power to take down Kevin McCarthy unless Democrats come to McCarthy's rescue. But will they? Joy and her expert guests discuss this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
10/3/2023 • 42 minutes, 34 seconds
The countdown until the federal government likely shuts down
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.
9/30/2023 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
The House GOP's controversial Biden impeachment inquiry
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.
9/29/2023 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries on looming government shutdown
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.
9/28/2023 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds
Sen. John Fetterman joins Joy Reid on the growing calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to step down
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!
9/27/2023 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds
Gen. Mark Milley becomes the target of threats from Donald Trump
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.
9/26/2023 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
New ProPublica report has Supreme Court members drawing fresh scrutiny for some alleged ethics lapses
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.
9/23/2023 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
'Dangerous for America': Warren slams GOP enabling Tuberville to block critical military promotions
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.
9/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
Many House Republicans remained apparently fixated on Hunter Biden
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.
9/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
The crisis of American democracy on the world stage
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.
9/20/2023 • 41 minutes, 55 seconds
New reporting on alleged nexus of Brett Kavanaugh and dark money millionaires in Alabama legislative maps controversy
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 that mishandling the classified documents 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!
9/19/2023 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
The latest breaking news involving the DC criminal case against Donald Trump
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.
9/16/2023 • 42 minutes, 23 seconds
Romney the latest old school Republican to say he's apparently had enough of the modern GOP
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.
9/15/2023 • 42 minutes, 1 second
Are Republicans trying to gaslight Americans into thinking Joe Biden is just like Donald Trump?
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.
9/14/2023 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden
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.
9/13/2023 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
The Mar-a-Lago IT worker who could be a key witness for prosecutors in Trump's classified documents case
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.
9/12/2023 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
We get our first look at the Fulton County special grand jury report
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.
9/9/2023 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds
Can the 14th amendment truly bar Trump from becoming president again?
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.
9/8/2023 • 42 minutes, 1 second
The controversy surrounding the 61 "Cop City" activists indicted in Georgia on RICO charges
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.
9/7/2023 • 42 minutes, 2 seconds
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio received a long sentence on Tuesday for seditious conspiracy
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.
9/6/2023 • 41 minutes, 45 seconds
New York State Attorney General Tish James alleges that Donald Trump has been inflating his wealth
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.
9/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 29 seconds
Giuliani has been slapped with a summary judgment finding him liable for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the alleged architect of the plan to keep Donald Trump in power after he lost, John Eastman. Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani has been slapped with a summary judgment finding him liable for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The courts will now decide how much he will have to pay to compensate the mother and daughter for their ongoing pain and distress. Plus, Joy spotlights what many experts see as Republicans' new tactic of trying to upend democracy by targeting election officials and judges who push back against their false claims of widespread voter fraud. Finally, in the wake of another campus shooting, UNC's student newspaper delivers a gut-wrenching front page that reveals what it is really like to be a member of the "Run, Hide, Fight" generation. That paper's editor-in-chief joins us. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
8/31/2023 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
Right-wing figures push racist narrative that being an accused felon gives Trump "street cred" with African-Americans
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut noticing that since Donald Trump came along in 2016, leading Republicans insist that because of him, Republicanism is booming among Black people, despite there being no evidence of that. We also continue to point out the absurdity of the concurrent idea that Donald Trump is just like a persecuted Black teenager in the 1930s, as many on the right also push the racist narrative that being an accused felon gives Trump "street cred" with African-Americans. Plus, we cover how Tennessee St. Rep. Justin Jones has again been silenced by Tennessee House GOP leaders for passionately fighting for gun reform after a mass murder at a Nashville school. St. Rep. Jones joins Joy to speak out. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
8/30/2023 • 42 minutes
Vivek Ramaswamy calls Rep. Ayanna Pressley and author Ibram X. Kendi "modern grand wizards of the modern KKK"
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with news that on Monday the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s federal election interference case scheduled the trial to begin on March 4 of next year--just one day before Super Tuesday. Plus, Ron DeSantis was booed by his constituents in Florida at a vigil after Saturday's mass shooting in Jacksonville, which was committed by a self-avowed racist, a phrase many critics say Ron DeSantis would never say. Florida St. Rep. Angie Nixon, who stood next to DeSantis at that vigil resulting in a powerful photo, joins Joy Reid to discuss. Also, Vivek Ramaswamy has called Rep. Ayanna Pressley and author Ibram X. Kendi "modern grand wizards of the modern KKK." Both of these esteemed people, who were maligned by the 2024 presidential candidate, speak out on his attacks with Joy Reid. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
8/29/2023 • 43 minutes, 1 second
The defendant identified at the Fulton County jail as P01135809 is the real Donald John Trump
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the defendant identified at the Fulton County jail as P01135809. This is the real Donald John Trump. Being booked with a mug shot on charges of alleged election interference in Georgia may be the worst humiliation of Donald Trump's life. Meanwhile, the usual supporters are rushing to Trump's defense, vowing to investigate the investigators, and threatening civil war. Plus, Dr. Bernice King joins us, as we mark 60 years since the March on Washington, on leading conservatives' misappropriation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words from her father's "I Have a Dream" speech. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
8/26/2023 • 42 minutes, 22 seconds
BONUS EPISODE - The Culture Is: Latina
Actress Justina Machado hosts an honest, thought-provoking conversation with Latina trailblazers shaping American culture including: Julissa Arce, Author of You Sound Like A White Girl: The Case for Rejecting AssimilationGloria Estefan, Grammy-Award Winning Singer, Actress and PhilanthropistMaria Hinojosa, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Anchor of Latino USAGloria Calderón Kellett, Executive Producer and ShowrunnerBricia Lopez, James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur and AuthorJanel Martinez, Writer and Founder of Ain’t I Latina?Mónica Ramírez, Co-founder and President of The Latinx HouseGina Torres, Actress and ProducerThe special centers on a fabulous dinner party at Casa Blanca in Beverly Hills, where guests discuss their lived experiences and defining moments as Latina women. The episode also features an exclusive interview with Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress and activist Rosie Perez and how being Latina in the entertainment industry has shaped her personally and professionally.
8/29/2022 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
BONUS - The Culture Is: Black Women
MSNBC’s Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross host a dinner party at Minton’s in Harlem with Black female trailblazers who are shaping America’s culture, including:Ryan Michelle Bathe, Actress and Producer, Star of NBC's "The Endgame”Tarana Burke, Activist, Author, and Founder of the Me Too MovementNikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Creator of the 1619 ProjectCaptain Timika Lindsay, Partner, “Diversity Crew” and Retired U.S. Navy CaptainRep. Ayanna Pressley, Congresswoman, Democrat from MassachusettsMaria Taylor, NBC Sports, HostRobin Thede, Creator and Showrunner, HBO Max’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show”Tamika Tremaglio, The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Executive DirectorMelba Wilson, founder and executive chef, Melba’s in HarlemThroughout the revelatory dinner, guests share personal stories and experiences about what it’s like to be a Black woman in America and what it’s like to spark change. The episode also features Reid’s exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris in Mississippi. They discuss Harris’ historic role as the first Black woman to hold the office.
7/11/2022 • 48 minutes, 12 seconds
News from Joy: How to Listen to The January 6th Hearings
Joy Reid will be contributing to MSNBC’s special coverage of the January 6th Hearings this month, beginning on Thursday, June 9th. Good news: you can listen to the full hearings, plus the team’s analysis before and after each hearing, as podcasts. The episodes will be dropping into The Rachel Maddow Show feed. Head there now and hit “follow” so you don’t miss a moment: https://link.chtbl.com/trms16_jr.
6/9/2022 • 32 seconds
BONUS: Joy Reid on Into America
In this bonus episode for The Reid Out listeners, Joy Reid joins Trymaine Lee on Into America.Growing up, Joy Reid loved to watch the news with her mother – and even remembers staying up late to watch coverage of the Iran Hostage Crisis as a middle schooler. Along the course of her career, Joy’s worked in local news, as a press secretary for the 2008 Obama campaign, and written books on American politics.And she recently became the host of a new primetime show on MSNBC: The ReidOut, which premiered last month. More than 2.5 million people tuned in.This is Joy’s third show for MSNBC. She previously hosted an afternoon show called The Reid Report and AM Joy, which aired on weekends. With The ReidOut, Joy is now the first Black woman to host a national primetime news show since PBS NewsHour’s Gwen Ifill died in 2016, and the first Black woman to anchor a primetime network show in the history of cable TV.On Into America, Reid tells Trymaine Lee what led to this moment, and how she plans to make the most of it. For more from Into America, visit the feed and subscribe.
8/6/2020 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Introducing The ReidOut
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.