The ReidOut with Joy Reid

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid discusses how Donald Trump may not have violent mobs this time, but he is completely ignoring the rules for the handover of power as he assembles what can only be described as a reality show administration, featuring Dr. Oz, the wrestling lady, the guy from the Fox weekend comfy couch, and even someone from MTV. Plus, Joy brings you our guide to navigating autocracy, with a focus on how women should begin preparing for the serious challenges looming over the next four years.

Tonight on The ReidOut: Trump ally Steve Bannon escalates his calls for revenge and retribution, targeting General Mark Milley while urging the Trump administration to imprison Attorney General Merrick Garland and special counsel Jack Smith. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing legislation that would allow Trump to shut down nonprofits he opposes, raising serious concerns about the future of these organizations under his potential leadership. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, we lead with the fact that, two women, through their lawyer, allege that they informed the House Ethics Committee that Donald Trump's attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, including one claim involving a then-17-year-old girl—but will this ethics report ever surface? Meanwhile, Trump continues his "retribution tour," targeting military officers, broadcasters, and others he views as adversaries. Plus, we explore the massive migration of Twitter/X users to Bluesky, marking one of the most significant shifts in social media history.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid and her expert guests examine the dramatic turnaround of one-time Trump critics who have now become his most devoted supporters, aligning their ambitions with his rising political star. Meanwhile, alarm is growing over the questionable qualifications of individuals Trump has chosen for critical positions, with the selection of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence causing particular concern within the intelligence community. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid discusses RFK, Jr. and his connection with Donald Trump, addressing the implications of Trump appointing someone like him to oversee the health and welfare of the American people—a clear example of Trump’s disregard for the public. We also delve into Matt Gaetz’s push to upend the longstanding tradition that U.S. attorneys general represent the rule of law, not the whims of presidents. Plus, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins Joy to talk about “Trump 2.0,” the pathway back to the majority, and the surprising phenomenon of Trump-AOC voters. Listen now!

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Trump’s unconventional new additions to his incoming presidential cabinet, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Joy and her guests discuss what these appointments may tell us about what to expect from the next Trump administration. Plus, “Governors Safeguarding Democracy,” the new coalition of governors joining together to create a unified resistance to Trump extremism. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, co-chair of the new group, joins Joy to delve into their plans to keep their states and residents safe. Also in this episode, Mehdi Hasan joins to discuss Mike Huckabee as future U.S. ambassador to Israel, a man who has a history of extremist and dangerous rhetoric towards Palestinians. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the first edition of the ReidOut handbook on how to survive an imminent Trump autocracy. With last week’s major win for Donald Trump and for far-right Republicans, many Americans are left with pressing questions about what the future will hold for women, queer people, low-income people, and individuals seeking American citizenship. Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins Joy to dive into these questions and help prepare us for what lies ahead. Plus, many questions remain about how last week’s election went the way it did and how Democrats can win back their coalition. Joy and her panel of experts discuss this plus Trump beginning to stack his cabinet with familiar sycophants. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the fallout from last week’s presidential election, as Donald Trump begins to announce names for his cabinet, including Stephen Miller and Thomas Homan. Plus, the truth about what went wrong for Democrats last week, and why no one should be blaming Latino voters for Kamala Harris’s loss. Also in this episode, Joy and her guests discuss Trump’s impending mass deportation plan that one Fox host said will be “hysterical” to watch. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid explains how Elon Musk and other billionaire oligarchs in Donald Trump’s orbit are already reaping financial rewards from the return of Trump, while Musk predicts “hardship” for the rest of us. Plus, Democratic governors are sounding the alarm and preparing to counter the extreme Trump agenda, particularly around mass deportations. Colorado's Democratic attorney general joins us with more. Meanwhile, Putin appears to have secured not one, but two compliant Trump presidencies, as some declare that America's time as a global beacon may be coming to an end. Listen now.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with President Biden addressing Tuesday’s election defeat for Democrats, emphasizing that despair is not an option, and reminding us to learn from those who fought and sometimes gave their lives for a better future. We will also cover some historic firsts, with two Black women and the first Korean-American man winning Senate seats. Plus, the rules of politics are changing—Donald Trump’s embrace of manosphere podcasts and Elon Musk’s disinformation tactics have shifted the game, signaling that it is no longer just about TV ads and big rallies. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.