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Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the latest on Trump’s incoming Middle East Advisor, Massad Boulos, who is also Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law. According to new reporting, Boulos is not a billionaire after all, he just allowed people to say he was. Joy and her guests discuss this plus renewed vaccine skepticism with RFK Jr’s lawyer asking the Federal Drug Administration to revoke approval of the polio vaccine. Plus, Joy and her guests discuss Senate Republicans’ pressure campaign on Trump cabinet picks, as well as the White House strategy for combating Islamophobia. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the breaking news of Donald Trump being named Time’s Person of the Year. Lawrence O’Donnell joins Joy Reid to discuss this title, the one Trump now shares with names like Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Vladimir Putin. Also in this episode, North Carolina Governor-Elect Josh Stein joins Joy to discuss the giant power grab by his state’s Republicans, one that would strip duly elected Democrats in the state of their powers, and his lawsuit against the GOP legislation to fight back. Plus, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins the show to discuss President Biden’s day of pardoning more than 1,500 non-violent offenders on his way out of office. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the breaking news of FBI Director Christopher Wray stepping down ahead of the incoming Trump presidency. Joy and her guests discuss whether Wray’s resignation is an example of compliance in advance of an incoming autocrat Trump. Plus, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Joy to discuss how House Democrats are preparing for the incoming Trump presidency. Also in this episode, a look into the fall of Assad. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid invites you to revisit Justin Trudeau’s infamous 2019 hot mic moment mocking Donald Trump, the same year as a notable display of affection with Melania Trump. Fast forward to today, and Trump is joking about annexing Canada and demoting Trudeau to governor after the Canadian Prime Minister's failed appeasement trip to Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, the case of a wealthy, young valedictorian accused of murdering a healthcare CEO has sparked debate among conservatives over when killing is condemned and when it is excused. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins Joy to discuss Trump’s attacks on regulations and consumer protections, as well as Dr. Oz’s controversial proposals targeting Medicare.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid and her guests take a closer look at the person of interest being held for questioning in central Pennsylvania, 280 miles from New York City, as new details emerge about his background, ideology, and potential motive in connection to the murder of a health insurance company CEO. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s immigration rhetoric escalates as he pushes for an end to birthright citizenship, a right explicitly protected by the Constitution. Plus, we discuss the seismic shift in the Middle East as the Assad regime in Syria collapses after half a century, delivering a massive blow to Iran and Russia. We explore what this game-changing development means for the U.S. and the world.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid revisits the controversy of President Ford's preemptive pardon of Richard Nixon, who likely committed crimes but was never charged, drawing a parallel to President Biden's consideration of preemptive pardons for individuals targeted by Trump's incoming "Department of Retribution." Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly planning an inhumane deportation strategy to send immigrants to countries not their own—places where they may not even speak the language—despite some of those countries firmly refusing to cooperate.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid delves into the state of Donald Trump's unconventional approach to leadership, starting with the dismissal of vetting processes for critical roles, and ignoring the Constitution's mandate for Senate advice and consent. Plus, Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faces scrutiny over allegations of alcohol abuse and his controversial writings about the military, raising alarms among senators. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring their political agenda to Capitol Hill, pushing for drastic funding cuts that could impact children, veterans, and college students. Finally, the search intensifies for the suspect in the killing of a health insurance CEO in Manhattan, as authorities release the first image of the alleged shooter. Listen now.

Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment.This is a special program for our MSNBC Premium subscribers. Listen to an excerpt from the first episode here. And to download the full series, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. You’ll find the series in the How to Win feed. Plus, as a subscriber, you’ll get all MSNBC original podcasts ad-free, along with bonus exciting content from Prosecuting Donald Trump, Rachel Maddow, and more. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh Wednesday night for an exclusive interview. It’s the VP’s first solo network interview since she became the Democratic nominee for president and comes just six weeks before election day. Listen to the full interview here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head in their first presidential debate. Listen to the full debate here, along with post-game coverage by Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Nicolle Wallace.

It’s been four years since President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump have gone head-to-head. And on Thursday night, the incumbent and the former president faced off in the first presidential debate of 2024. The debate was held in Atlanta and hosted by CNN. Listen to the full debate here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. Fo

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.