On this episode of the Joy Reid Show, Michael Cohen joins us to talk Trump, Epstein, and what he says is Trump's inexplicable failure to get himself out of the Epstein mess. Next, Joy is joined by Tennesseee State Rep Justin Jones, who was locked out of a hearing on a plan by Tennessee Republicans to hand over land in Jones' district to Elon Musk to build a Tesla super-tunnel, regardless of the impact on the community. Then, Peter Beinart joined to talk about the starvation of Palestinians in Gaza by the Israeli government, and U.S. complicity, even as Israel detains U.S. citizens who tried to deliver food to the beleaguered strip.Subscribe to Michael Cohen's Substack here:https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/Subscribe to the Beinart Notebook here:https://peterbeinart.substack.com/Find Rep. Justin Jones' official page here:https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H52

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On this episode of The Joy Reid Show, we talk with Texas congressional candidate Isaiah Martin about his confrontation with state officials who are seeking to gerrymander his state, and we ask May Wiley of the Leadership Council for Civil and Human Rights whether Democratic-run states could survive court challenges if they retaliate in kind. And we host our pre-August Moral Monday with Bishop William Barber, on what policies and issues really matter to Americans. VISIT the Isaiah Martin for Congress website here:https://www.isaiahmartin.org/Visit Repairers of the Breach here:https://breachrepairers.org/

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In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy proposes the following truth that she believes: the U.S. and Israel are the two biggest human rights abusers in the world right now; given the abuse and terrorizing of migrants by the Trump regime and the starvation and genocide Benjamin Netanyahu's government is unleashing on the Palestinian people -- in Gaza AND the occupied West Bank. Then, our political panel talked Epstein cover-up, Ghislaine Maxwell's potential pardon, and the Columbia University and Paramount sellouts. Joining the show: Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), the largest Black-led racial justice and immigrant rights organization in the US.Nana: Instagram @attorneynanaBAJI: Instagram - @instabajiTwitter. - @BAJItweetAngela Fernandez, Executive Director of Safe Passage Project.Angela:www.instagram.com/safepassageprojecthttps://www.youtube.com/@SafePassageProjecthttps://www.tiktok.com/@safepassageprojecthttps://www.threads.com/@safepassageprojectRula Jebreal, award-winning journalist, international bestselling author, and foreign policy analyst renowned for her groundbreaking work in Europe, the United States, and across the Middle East. IG: @rulajebreal

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On this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Uncle Luke -- iconic rapper Luther Campbell -- talks about partying with Donald Trump at Mar a Lago before he went right wing, and leaving the festivities early because things were too wild, even for him. Then Joy and Angelo Carusone of Media Matters dig into the clear signs of Trump fear and weakness as the Epstein Files continue to captivate his base. Next, Grammy Award-winning neo-soul singer Raheem DeVaughn joins Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr., MD, president of the National Medical Association, and Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Executive Director, US Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences, to talk PrEP, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Learn more at:https://www.healthysexuals.com/SUBSCRIBE to The Joy Reid Show channel so you never miss a moment! https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1

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In this special episode -- Joy delves into the devastating impact of the Eaton Canyon Fire, which resulted in significant loss of life and property. Participants share personal stories of evacuation, loss, and the challenges faced in the aftermath. The discussion highlights the community's response, the bureaucratic hurdles in recovery, and the emotional toll on families. Despite the overwhelming challenges, there is a sense of hope and resilience among the community members as they navigate the path to recovery.

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In this Monday, July 21 episode, Beto O'Rourke talks Texas, his tour of the state, and whether the voters there will ever have the chance to do better, comedian Pete Dominick talks opening for Stephen Colbert, and the weak tea at CBS and the mainstream media, and actress Erica Alexander helps us say goodbye to Cosby Show actor Malcolm Jamal Warner. Find Stand Up With Pete Dominick here:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/efe05e0e-8640-4daa-b690-ef8cd78edb2e/stand-up-with-pete-dominick?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_ds_z_-c_c_756802014865_t_dsa-1456167871416Find Beto O'Rourke's Powered By The People here:https://poweredxpeople.org/Find Erika Alexander's Color Farm Media here:https://www.colorfarmmedia.com/erikaalexanderSUBSCRIBE to The Joy Reid Show channel so you never miss a moment! https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1

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In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy exposes Piers Morgan’s deceptive tactics during their interview. Initially promised a broad discussion, the conversation quickly became an ambush focused on race, with Morgan repeatedly pressing Joy on her views of Trump and race-related issues. Joy, alongside Nina Turner, calls out the manipulation and highlights how right-wing media weaponizes race to stir division and anger. A powerful take on handling media deceit with grace and standing firm.

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On this episode of The Joy Reid Show, we discuss Trump's swollen ankles and surprise medical reveal, his crashout over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein birthday doodle bombshell, and the shock cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and what sure looks like bribey behavior by yet another legacy media company. Our guests: law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler, Trump biographer and best-selling author David Cay Johnston, and Mini Timmaraju, president and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America).

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In this truncated episode, Joy talks with Angelo Carusone of Media Matters about the clear Trump administration cover-up when it comes to the Epstein Files.

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In this episode, Joy interviews Miami Herald journalist Julie K. Brown, who lays out the case for whether the Trump administration is covering up the truth about Jeffrey Epstein's death in a federal prison, and why the current FBI director, FBI deputy and attorney general are sparring with MAGA supporters over it. Joy also talks with John W. Boyd of the National Black Farmers Association, about the Trump agricultural secretary's statement implying that 34 million Medicaid recipients will replace deported undocumented farm laborers.SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1

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