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Joy Reid reflects on her abrupt departure from MSNBC, viewing it as a blessing that freed her from corporate media restrictions influenced by political and corporate interests, and discusses the challenges faced by journalists under such pressures, including issues of diversity and coverage of sensitive topics like Gaza.
Joy Reid claimed that MSNBC management was 'horrified' by her social media activity and pressured her to stop tweeting before canceling her show 'The ReidOut' in February, amid broader network restructuring and controversy over her past comments. She expressed uncertainty about the exact reasons for her dismissal, suggesting it may be linked to her outspoken criticism of Trump and her identity as a Black woman, but emphasized it was not due to ratings.
Joy Reid, former MSNBC host, is launching a new podcast called 'The Joy Reid Show' on June 9, streaming on YouTube and major podcast platforms, allowing her to share unfiltered opinions and engage with her audience beyond traditional TV.
MSNBC host Joy Reid suggested that the Supreme Court's decision to hear former President Donald Trump's immunity case in late April may have been motivated by a desire to allow conservative justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to retire under a Trump administration. Reid and NYU law professor Melissa Murray discussed potential motivations for the court's move, with Murray highlighting the impact of the justices' potential retirement on the court's composition. Reid also referenced ethical controversies involving Thomas and Alito, including Thomas' undisclosed gifts from a billionaire and Alito's luxury vacation with a Republican billionaire with ties to cases he later voted on.
MSNBC host Joy Reid apologized after being caught on a hot mic using profanity during a segment discussing border policy and President Biden's remarks. The incident occurred as Reid played a clip of Biden's speech, and her comment was perceived by some as directed at the president. The segment highlighted ongoing negotiations on a bipartisan deal tying border policy changes to funding for Ukraine, with potential implications for the 2024 election. Reid later apologized on air for the incident.
Megyn Kelly criticized Joy Reid for questioning Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice's expertise in advocating for the ban of a book featuring graphic sex from schools. The book in question, "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson, has been banned in 29 school districts. The debate centered around age-appropriate content and parental rights, with Moms for Liberty being added to the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of "hate and anti-government groups" for its efforts in various school-related issues.
Nikki Haley responded to MSNBC's Joy Reid's doubts about her chances in the GOP primaries due to her skin color, stating they live in different Americas and emphasizing her achievements as a minority. She rejected Reid's suggestion that the Republican Party is racist, emphasizing the country's progress and her commitment to unity. Despite coming in third in the Iowa caucuses, Haley remains focused on the New Hampshire primary and expressed excitement about her campaign's energy.
MSNBC host Joy Reid grilled Israeli official Mark Regev on the country's tactics in Gaza, questioning the high number of deaths, particularly among women and children. Regev defended Israel's goal of eradicating Hamas and cautioned against relying on casualty numbers released by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry, suggesting they may be manipulated. He argued that Hamas terrorists hide in civilian areas and use civilians as shields, making it difficult to minimize civilian casualties. Reid continued to press Regev on Israel's military tactics, including the hypothetical scenario of bombing a hospital with a Hamas terrorist inside. This is not the first time Regev clashed with an MSNBC host, as he previously faced criticism from Mehdi Hasan for the killing of Palestinian children.
MSNBC host Joy Reid burst into laughter after hearing about former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's reported plan to end the GOP's struggle to agree on his successor. The plan involves McCarthy becoming speaker again while Rep. Jim Jordan becomes "assistant speaker." Reid compared it to the sitcom "The Office" and expressed skepticism about its feasibility.
MSNBC host Joy Reid burst into laughter upon hearing the latest Republican plan to nominate a Speaker of the House, which involved former Speaker McCarthy being reinstalled as Speaker alongside Jim Jordan as the assistant speaker. Multiple nominees, including Rep. Tom Emmer, Rep. Jim Jordan, and Rep. Steve Scalise, have withdrawn their names due to lack of votes. While there is technically a precedent for this arrangement, it is unlikely to happen.
MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid, along with other panelists, found humor in former President Donald Trump's self-reported height and weight during his booking for his fourth indictment. Maddow jokingly questioned if Trump was measured or weighed, while Reid quipped about his hair color being described as "strawberry." The panel laughed as they discussed Trump's listed height of 6'3" and weight of 215 pounds, with comparisons made to NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson. The hosts found amusement in the details of Trump's booking, considering it a sham.
MSNBC's Joy Reid criticized CNN and Anderson Cooper for airing a town hall with Donald Trump, describing it as a "Trump pep rally" and accusing Cooper of "gaslighting." Cooper had defended the decision to air the town hall, saying that people should not only listen to those they agree with. Reid and "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin both criticized Cooper's comments, with Hostin accusing him of trying to "gaslight" viewers.