The ReidOut with Joy Reid
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 MSNBCâs primetime lineup by delving into American politics as it unfolds.
DOGE prompts chaos, trauma and protests
Joy Reid leads the final episode of The ReidOut with this question: "When you are in the midst of a crisis, and specifically a crisis of democracy, how do you resist?" We examine this as Elon Musk's DOGE faces resistance from everyday Americans who are fighting back. MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace and Lawrence O'Donnell join Joy during the last edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC to discuss.
Some GOP representatives hammered by constituents furious at DOGE
Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with reports of Elmer Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio returning to the scene of the crimes Donald Trump pardoned them for, but it was not long before Tarrio was placed back in handcuffs. Plus, we exposea shakeup at ICE as Donald Trump's deportation plan runs into many obstacles. Yet, the White House is succeeding in weaponizing deportations and demonizing immigrants, critics say, which has already had deadly consequences. Listen now.
The extremists in Trumpâs ear
Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with a dive into the various far-right extremists who are influencing and orchestrating President Trumpâs decision making. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trumpâs justice, with Kash Patel being confirmed as Trumpâs FBI Director and a Trump-appointed prosecutor investigating Democrats for their rhetoric. Also in this episode, former NFL player and activist Chris Kluwe joins Joy to discuss being arrested for MAGA civil disobedience. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
Growing protests over Elon Muskâs DOGE firings
Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with President Trump and DOGEâs modern American bank heist, slashing budgets for things like Medicaid, social security benefits, and overtime pay, in support of the original goal: massive tax cuts for the ultra rich. Joy and her guests discuss this plus the increased scrutiny of the Justice Departmentâs motion to dismiss New York City Mayor Adamsâ corruption case. Also in this episode, Trump doubles down on his comments calling Ukrainian president Zelenskiy a âdictatorâ and European countries and leaders grow gravely concerned about Trumpâs international actions. All this and more in this...
Judge Chutkan squashes effort to block Musk and DOGE from accessing federal data systems
Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Judge Tanya Chutkanâs rejection of efforts brought by 14 states to curtail Elon Musk and DOGEâs access to federal data across seven agencies. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trump's continued revenge tour, this time with the resignation of the head of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorneyâs office for Washington, D.C., after she refused to carry out politically motivated orders. Also in this episode, chaos in New York City with the mass resignations of Mayor Eric Adamsâ deputy mayors, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul h...
Toronto plane crash landing is the latest of many air disasters in short Trump term so far
Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with a recap of Donald Trumpâs first weeks in office and the flurry of chaos, fear, and devastation that have ensued. Joy and her guests discuss DOGE slashing government agencies, purging watch dogs groups, and interfering with the justice department. Plus, Joy speaks to a recently fired maternal healthcare medicaid worker on her past 48 hours, and her fears for the future of some medical research. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.
DOJ files to dismiss NYC Mayor Adams case after request set off wave of mass resignations
In this edition of The ReidOut, Joy Reid covers the mass firings of federal employeesâpotentially hundreds of thousandsâordered by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Plus, we discuss what many consider to be Americaâs shame on the world stage as J.D. Vance and Pete Hegseth fumbled through the Munich Security Conference. But first, Trumpâs take on law and order, as we seemingly now live in a country where the rule of law apparently comes second to what Trump wants. Top officials in Trumpâs Justice Departmentâwho also happen to be his former criminal lawyersâhave pressured pros...
Musk calls for U.S. government to âdelete entire agenciesâ
Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with what many are calling a bait and switch. As grocery prices continue to soarâdespite Donald Trump's promises to lower them starting on Day One of his second presidencyâthere is growing fear and anxiety across the country. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has used his version of X/Twitter to weaponize anti-immigrant hysteria, antisemitism, and even race science while buying his way into the Oval Office, experts believe. He now literally stands over the elected president, taking a buzzsaw to American democracy, gutting services that millions rely on, and...
Trump expands Elon Musk's power to cut federal jobs
Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with what she sees as the latest signs of the gangster-like governance of the current U.S. administration. The Department of Justice, under Donald Trump, has dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a way that keeps him vulnerable to future prosecution, while former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has seen a criminal probe into allegations of sexual misconduct dropped. Coincidentally, McMahonâs wife, Linda, is Trumpâs nominee for Education Secretary, and her confirmation is expected to sail through. Meanwhile, reports are emerging of missing federal funds, and...
Legal challenges pile up against Trump agenda
Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid welcomes Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on what Congress can do to rein in the worst of Donald Trumpâs executive orders. Plus, we will discuss Trumpâs increasingly disturbing plans to "take" Gaza and his insistence that Egypt and Jordan will take in all of Gazaâs people, whether theyâor the Gazansâwant to or not. We also cover the latest battleground in Trumpâs push to transform the federal bureaucracy and expand executive powerâefforts that seem to include Elon Musk, who, after being Trumpâs biggest campaign donor, now has his staff reportedly...