On this episode of the Joy Reid Show, we break down the Democrats' shutdown failure under the "leadership" of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in which they caved without getting Obamacare subsidies extended. And we talk Democratic versus third party politics, and whether it's time for Schumer to step aside. Our guests are Maurice Mitchell of the Working Families Party, and Trump expert, journalist and author David Cay Johnston. In hour two, we uncover the shocking truth of what the Biden a...
Nov 11, 2025•2 hr 1 min
On this Friday night episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy. breaks down the far right's obsession with creating an American monarchy ruled by tech oligarchs, oil barons and populated by conservative serfs. We break down the history of Turning Point USA, The Daily Wire and the Groypers, laying out how lead Groyper and nazi apologist Nick Fuentes is emerging as the true heir to the maga cult. Our guests include Dr. Heidi Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, who is suing a f...
Nov 08, 2025•2 hr
On this episode, we deconstruct Democrats' huge 2025 Election Day, in which they swept races from Mississippi to Ohio to Virginia, New Jersey to Detroit, Michigan and Zohran Mamdani's landmark win in New York City. And we dive into the indefensible lack of Muslim representation on mainstream news networks on the night American Muslims made history in multiple states. But we begin by talking Trump's epic corruption with Judd Legum of popular.info. Our own TJRS producer, Nida Khan tells her person...
Nov 06, 2025•2 hr 4 min
In our special Election Night coverage, Joy and her co-host @MakeItPlain Mark Thompson, Florida gubernatorial candidate and friend of the show David Jolly, Working Families Party leader Maurice Mitchell, and our pal @deanobeidallah3638 ... who joined us to celebrate an historic election night for Muslim Americans. Relive the party! JOY-ANN REID Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC an...
Nov 05, 2025•2 hr 11 min
On tonight's Moral Monday episode, we talk about the Great Disparity, between Trump and his fellow billionaire haves, and the have nothings; including those losing healthcare, jobs, farms, and now SNAP, under his control. We discuss Trump's heavily edited 60 Minutes interview and Paramount/CBS' moves to cut out the embarrassing parts; Trump's lavish Great Gatsby ball on the eve of 42 million Americans losing SNAP, and the lies that keep poor white people poor and not voting. Our guests include C...
Nov 04, 2025•2 hr 4 min
On tonight's Halloween edition of the show, we talk about all of the nightmares facing our country right now, from federal agents wearing not just masks but scary costume masks while terrorizing our brown neighbors, to Trump's determination to restart nuclear weapons testing. And in hour two, we address JD Vance's weird failure to defend his wife and their interracial marriage (not to mention her religion), and his apparent dream that she will convert to Christianity. And we address the very str...
Nov 01, 2025•2 hr 2 min
In this special bonus episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy sits down with Dr. Robert P. Jones to unpack the rise of White Christian Nationalism and its dangerous impact on America. They discuss Project 2025, the growing influence of white evangelicals, and how nationalism is reshaping U.S. politics. Dr. Jones dives deep into the history of Christian nationalism, its role in fueling extremism, and the challenges it poses to American democracy. He opens up about the unsettling alliance between religi...
Oct 31, 2025•1 hr 9 min
What's the scariest issue facing America today? Is it ICE terrorizing neighborhoods and tackling brown children and their fathers on the way to school? Is it our senile wannabe fuhrer wandering lost in front of Japanese dignitaries? The cutting of SNAP benefits amidst the still ongoing government shutdown, leaving thousands of Americans starving and without pay? Is it Project 2025 and all the ways it plans to turn the United States into another Russia? NOPE! It's the brown, Muslim immigrant who ...
Oct 30, 2025•2 hr 3 min
On tonight's Monday episode of TJRS, we open on the latest person on Trump's indictment "hit list", Jack Smith. We then sit down and talk with Congresswoman LaMonica McIver about her pending DOJ case and malicious prosecution. As well as her fight to take care of her constituents in the midst of the administration's systematic destruction of social safety nets like health care and SNAP. But, hey! At least billionaire Timothy Mellon can donate $130 million to our troops to head of any type of mil...
Oct 28, 2025•2 hr 14 min
On tonight's Freestyle Friday we are joined by author and investigative journalist, Vicki Ward to discuss Demolition Don's destruction of the east wing to build a Qatar-esque golden ballroom, including the reinforcement of an underground bunker. Her book "The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy" is also available on our shop: https://shop.joyannreid.com/products/idaho-four-an-american-tragedy?tid=rVleotVL10 Next we are joined by John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association to d...
Oct 25, 2025•2 hr 2 min
In this episode of the Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses the current political climate in America, focusing on the actions of federal agencies like ICE and the psychological tactics being employed against marginalized communities. Joy and her guest, Fernand Amandi, delve into the violence being enacted against black and brown communities, the fear of ethnic cleansing, and the broader implications for American governance and democracy. Next Repressentative-Elect Adelita Grijalva joins the show to disc...
Oct 23, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Joy Reid sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre to unpack her decision to leave the Democratic Party and go independent. They discuss Biden’s debate fallout, the internal fractures within the party, and the growing threat of authoritarianism through Project 2025. KJP opens up about betrayal, loyalty, and finding her voice outside the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min
On tonight's Moral Monday episode of The Joy Reid Show we get a preview of the upcoming primary elections by talking to several candidates who are fighting for the rights of their constituents and standing up to the Trump regime. These include Rep. Justin Pearson, Rep. Jolanda Jones-RX , and Sen. Mike Simmons. We then speak to the Mayor of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson, who remains steadfast on the front lines against the attempted fascist takeover of Americas cities. We also discus the Adminis...
Oct 21, 2025•1 hr 58 min
In tonight's Freestyle Friday episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy sits down with LaTosha Brown of the Black Voters Matter Fund to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court decision that could spell the end of the Voting Rights Act. Dean Obeidalla, host of the Dean Obeidallah Show joins us to talk about JD Vance's apologia for the young Republicans leaked, racist, anti-semitic and homophobic group chat, as well as, Zohran Mamdani's performance in the NYC mayoral debate, and 45's "Arc-Du-Donald Trump" biza...
Oct 18, 2025•2 hr 3 min
The conversation delves into the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the current legal challenges it faces, particularly in the context of a Supreme Court case involving Louisiana's redistricting efforts. Joy Reid interviews Janai Nelson, who argued for the preservation of voting rights before the Supreme Court Wednesday morning. With April Albright of Black Voters Matter Fund, Joy discusses the grassroots efforts to defy the Roberts court. The dialogue also touches on the ...
Oct 16, 2025•2 hr 5 min
In this in-depth "Basement Series" interview, Joy Reid sits down with former Congresswoman Cori Bush for a powerful and personal conversation about her time in "The Squad," the monumental forces that worked to oust her, and why she's running to reclaim her seat. Cori opens up about the $15 million Apac-backed campaign that defeated her, revealing the direct threats she received for advocating a Gaza ceasefire and the pressure from within her own party to stay silent. She details her complicated ...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr 31 min
On this Indigenous People’s Day, we talk about the roots of Columbus Day, Tucker Carlson’s failed attempt to shame a brilliant law professor, the bogus, Scott toilet paper-thin case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Donald Trump’s real estate … I mean “peace deal” in Gaza. Our guests for the show were Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat, whose first book, We Survived the Night, will be published by Alfred A. Knopf and Penguin Random House Canada on October 14 (orde...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 59 min
In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses various pressing political issues, including Donald Trump's health check, the indictment of Letitia James, and the implications of political prosecutions. The conversation highlights the importance of civic engagement, particularly in the context of the upcoming mayoral election in New Orleans, where Black representation is at stake. Joy draws parallels between the erasure of history in Nigeria and current educational policies in the U.S., emph...
Oct 11, 2025•2 hr 12 min
On this episode, Joy talks shutdown politics with Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty, Democratic Strategist and Protect Our Care’s President Brad Woodhouse, and three directly impacted federal workers and union representatives Brent Barron, who reps workers at the Department of Labor, LeShanda Palmer, who reps workers at the TSA, and Everett Kelley, the national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, which is the largest union representing federal and D.C. government employees. In hou...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 57 min
The conversation delves into the alarming rise of political violence in the U.S., particularly against public officials, and the role of media in shaping narratives around these events. It highlights specific incidents, such as threats against Congresswoman Jayapal, who joins to discuss, and ICE raids in Chicago, while also discussing the broader implications of these actions on civil rights and democracy. Next: Joy and Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project, explore the Israeli-...
Oct 07, 2025•2 hr 28 min
In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses various pressing topics including a special documentary screening, the implications of the recent government shutdown, and the political climate under the Trump regime. Joy highlights the legacy of Asada Shakur, breaks down Trump's recent Ted Talk, and engages in a conversation with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal about healthcare and immigration issues. The episode emphasizes the need for accountability and the impact of current policies on marg...
Oct 02, 2025•2 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Joy Reid Show, the conversation delves into the political distractions created by Donald Trump, particularly regarding the Epstein files. Joy Reid discusses the implications of Trump's actions on the release of these files and the connections to various political figures. The discussion also covers the role of prosecutors in high-profile cases, military loyalty under Trump's administration, and the dynamics of the New York mayoral race, highlighting the influence of AIPAC ...
Sep 30, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Live from NYC, Joy unpacks the week’s shockers: Comey’s indictment, UNGA fireworks, Western recognition moves on Palestine, and a stark MSF update from Gaza plus the viral UN walkout during Netanyahu’s remarks. Watch, discuss, and share and catch Joy on Have I Got News for You this Saturday at 9pm ET on CNN. SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1#JoyReidShow #JoyAnnReid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReid #JoyReidYouTube #jamescomey #unga #palestine #g...
Sep 28, 2025•38 min
On this special two-hour episode, In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy Reid, Wajahat Ali, Angelo Carusone, Don Lemon, and Jim Acosta discuss how the right is policing responses to the murder of Charlie Kirk, the rise of right-wing media, and the ongoing attacks on the First Amendment, including the FCCs attempt to censor comedians like Jimmy Kimmel. They explore the implications of media consolidation, the threats to free speech, and the pervasive issue of domestic terrorism linked to white...
Sep 25, 2025•2 hr 5 min
In this conversation, former Vice President Kamala Harris discusses her new book, '107 Days,' reflecting on her brief presidential campaign and the significant challenges faced during that time. She addresses themes of loyalty, race, and the stakes of democracy, while also sharing insights on her relationships within the Biden administration and the broader political landscape. Harris emphasizes the importance of collective action and empowerment, particularly among Black women, as they navigate...
Sep 23, 2025•37 min
In this special two-hour of the Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses the importance of independent media, highlights the upcoming interview with Kamala Harris, and delves into the concerning public health policies under RFK Jr.'s leadership. The conversation with Dr. Peter Hotez explores the impact of anti-vaccine policies, the role of state officials, and the organized disinformation campaigns affecting public health. Joy also addresses the Epstein investigation, the inaction of Merrick Garland, and th...
Sep 23, 2025•2 hr
In this conversation, Joy-Ann Reid interviews journalist Vicky Ward about her extensive reporting on Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their connections to powerful figures, including Donald Trump. Ward discusses the implications of Epstein's relationships, the financial dealings that raised questions of blackmail, and the role of Ghislaine Maxwell as an enabler. The conversation also touches on the tragic case of the Idaho Four, exploring themes of misogyny and the societal treatment of w...
Sep 21, 2025•44 min
In this episode of the Joy Reid Show, Attorney General Letitia James discusses her ongoing investigation into the Trump Organization, the legal challenges faced, and the broader implications of these actions on civil rights, particularly for Black women. She addresses the patterns of targeting individuals who challenge Trump, the impact of immigration policies, and the economic consequences of tariffs. James emphasizes the importance of standing up for the rights of New Yorkers and the need for ...
Sep 21, 2025•43 min
ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyann...
Sep 13, 2025•2 hr
Joy Reid dives into the turmoil inside Trump’s renamed “Department of War,” where Secretary Pete Hegseth is restoring Confederate base names despite legal bans. She breaks down the Supreme Court’s new greenlight for racial profiling, forcing Black and brown Americans to carry “Papers” everywhere. Joined by Kara Swisher, Joy also exposes Trump’s military strike in the Caribbean, the crackdown on dissent in Chicago, media censorship at the U.S. Open, and how tech billionaires and fossil fuel lobby...
Sep 13, 2025•1 hr 41 min
