The ReidOut with Joy Reid

Tonight on The ReidOut: Trump ally Steve Bannon escalates his calls for revenge and retribution, targeting General Mark Milley while urging the Trump administration to imprison Attorney General Merrick Garland and special counsel Jack Smith. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing legislation that would allow Trump to shut down nonprofits he opposes, raising serious concerns about the future of these organizations under his potential leadership. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, we lead with the fact that, two women, through their lawyer, allege that they informed the House Ethics Committee that Donald Trump's attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, including one claim involving a then-17-year-old girl—but will this ethics report ever surface? Meanwhile, Trump continues his "retribution tour," targeting military officers, broadcasters, and others he views as adversaries. Plus, we explore the massive migration of Twitter/X users to Bluesky, marking one of the most significant shifts in social media history.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid and her expert guests examine the dramatic turnaround of one-time Trump critics who have now become his most devoted supporters, aligning their ambitions with his rising political star. Meanwhile, alarm is growing over the questionable qualifications of individuals Trump has chosen for critical positions, with the selection of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence causing particular concern within the intelligence community. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid discusses RFK, Jr. and his connection with Donald Trump, addressing the implications of Trump appointing someone like him to oversee the health and welfare of the American people—a clear example of Trump’s disregard for the public. We also delve into Matt Gaetz’s push to upend the longstanding tradition that U.S. attorneys general represent the rule of law, not the whims of presidents. Plus, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins Joy to talk about “Trump 2.0,” the pathway back to the majority, and the surprising phenomenon of Trump-AOC voters. Listen now!

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Trump’s unconventional new additions to his incoming presidential cabinet, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Joy and her guests discuss what these appointments may tell us about what to expect from the next Trump administration. Plus, “Governors Safeguarding Democracy,” the new coalition of governors joining together to create a unified resistance to Trump extremism. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, co-chair of the new group, joins Joy to delve into their plans to keep their states and residents safe. Also in this episode, Mehdi Hasan joins to discuss Mike Huckabee as future U.S. ambassador to Israel, a man who has a history of extremist and dangerous rhetoric towards Palestinians. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the first edition of the ReidOut handbook on how to survive an imminent Trump autocracy. With last week’s major win for Donald Trump and for far-right Republicans, many Americans are left with pressing questions about what the future will hold for women, queer people, low-income people, and individuals seeking American citizenship. Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins Joy to dive into these questions and help prepare us for what lies ahead. Plus, many questions remain about how last week’s election went the way it did and how Democrats can win back their coalition. Joy and her panel of experts discuss this plus Trump beginning to stack his cabinet with familiar sycophants. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Reintroducing “Kamala: Next in Line,” a podcast on the stories that shaped the life and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Stephanie Ruhle sits down for an exclusive interview with VP Kamala Harris, her first solo network interview since the Democratic nomination.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head in their first presidential debate.

President Biden and Donald Trump face off in the first general election debate.

MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Rachel Maddow teamed up for a live event at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. They discussed Joy’s "New York Times" bestselling book, "Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America," and how the mission of these civil rights pioneers is now more urgent than ever.

Joy Reid joins “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” for a live program at Philadelphia’s Fillmore club.

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 Assimilation • Gloria Estefan, Grammy-Award Winning Singer, Actress and Philanthropist  • Maria Hinojosa, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Anchor of Latino USA  • Gloria Calderón Kellett, Executive Producer and Showrunner  • Bricia Lopez, James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur and Author • Janel Martinez, Writer and Founder of Ain’t I Latina?  • Mónica Ramírez, Co-founder and President of The Latinx House • Gina Torres, Actress and Producer The 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.

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 Movement Nikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Creator of the 1619 Project Captain Timika Lindsay, Partner, “Diversity Crew” and Retired U.S. Navy Captain Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Congresswoman, Democrat from Massachusetts Maria Taylor, NBC Sports, Host Robin Thede, Creator and Showrunner, HBO Max’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” Tamika Tremaglio, The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Executive Director Melba Wilson, founder and executive chef, Melba’s in Harlem Throughout 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.

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.

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.

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.