The Joy Reid Show

The Joy Reid Show Bonus Episode: Mayor Ras Baraka: A Fight for Justice in Newark, New Jersey


Listen Later

In this conversation, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka joins Joy Reid to discuss his recent arrest related to his oversight of a private prison, the political climate surrounding immigration and authoritarianism, and his vision for New Jersey as a candidate for governor. He emphasizes the importance of community organizing and the need for transparency in government actions.

SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1#joyreid #JoyReidShow #joyannreid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReidYouTube #RasBaraka #Mayor #newark #newjersey
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Context of Arrest
02:54 Protests and Oversight of Private Prisons
06:07 Authoritarianism and Political Climate
08:49 Vision for New Jersey as Governor
TAKEAWAYS:
- Baraka emphasizes the importance of community representation.
- He believes in the need for transparency in private prisons.
- The arrest signals a broader issue of authoritarianism in politics.
- Baraka advocates for the Immigrant Trust Act in New Jersey.
- He stresses the need for collective action among Democratic leaders.
- Baraka's experiences reflect the challenges faced by immigrants.
- He calls for a united front against federal policies under Trump.
- Baraka believes leadership is needed now more than ever.
- He highlights the moral responsibility of leaders during chaotic times.
- Baraka's vision includes better resources for immigrants in New Jersey.
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/@joyannreid
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social
FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial
=============================
Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided.
© 2025 The Joy Reid Show
Mayor Ras Baraka: A Fight for Justice in Newark, New Jersey | The Joy Reid Show
https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Joy Reid ShowBy Joy-Ann Reid

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

436 ratings


More shows like The Joy Reid Show

View all
The Rachel Maddow Show by Rachel Maddow, MSNBC

The Rachel Maddow Show

37,066 Listeners

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell by Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

7,312 Listeners

Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast by The Stephanie Miller Show

Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast

2,770 Listeners

The Michael Steele Podcast by The Bulwark

The Michael Steele Podcast

3,426 Listeners

The MeidasTouch Podcast by MeidasTouch Network

The MeidasTouch Podcast

48,606 Listeners

Countdown with Keith Olbermann by iHeartPodcasts

Countdown with Keith Olbermann

5,494 Listeners

I've Had It by Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan

I've Had It

16,311 Listeners

The Briefing with Jen Psaki by MSNBC

The Briefing with Jen Psaki

1,354 Listeners

Native Land Pod by iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice

Native Land Pod

3,429 Listeners

The Don Lemon Show by Lemon Media Network

The Don Lemon Show

932 Listeners

The D.L. Hughley Show by Urban One Podcast Network

The D.L. Hughley Show

165 Listeners

The Jim Acosta Show by Jim Acosta

The Jim Acosta Show

859 Listeners

The Weeknight by MSNBC

The Weeknight

172 Listeners

Black Man Spy with Malcolm Nance by Two Squared Media Productions

Black Man Spy with Malcolm Nance

100 Listeners

The Best People with Nicolle Wallace by MSNBC

The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

4,514 Listeners