The Joy Reid Show

A three times weekly dose of Joy-Ann Reid's takes and analysis of the news, politics and culture. If it's hot and happening, and matters to you, it's here.

The Joy Reid Show is a news podcast hosted by Joy-Ann Reid, with 210 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Joy-Ann Reid hosts The Joy Reid Show, a news show with 210 episodes published.

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  Democracy R.I.P. | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!

  Oct 2, 20262h 2m

  Tonight on the Joy Reid Show, Democracy is dead and The Orange ape in office, along side his cadre of flunkies has killed it. If that sounds in anyway dramatic to you, join us for tonight's episode and let us spin you a tale of naked corruption and gross incompetency. GUEST SOCIALS: Lisa Armstrong: IG: @lisaarmstrong_journalist⁠ Timothy Snyder: X: @TimothyDSnyder Instagram: @thetimothysnyder Bluesky: @timothysnyder.bsky.social Substack: https://snyder.substack.com/ Get a copy of his book here: https://shop.joyannreid.com/tpq3hk Katie Phang IG, Threads & Substack: @katiephang Youtube:  @katiephangnews  Dr. Frita Fisher: @drfrita on all socials www.drfrita.com Areva Martin: @arevamartin on all socials THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Quince: Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK Forkful: Explore our plans and menu of fresh ready-to-eat meals at https://forkfulmeals.com/JOY and use code "JOY" to get 50% OFF your first order! 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 Merch: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/joyreidreiders/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://pthefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  A War On Women | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!

  Sep 30, 20262h 11m

  Tonight on The Joy Reid Show, we sit down and discuss the reopening of a horrific case of sexual violence against a former Cornell student, which is finally being re-litigated thanks to the work of student journalist Cereese Qusba. We also cover a series of legislation that is being pushed largely to harm women and the LGBTQ community, our führer in chief's favorite targets. Lastly we continue our coverage of Nolan Wells with some truly incredible guests. Jerry Mitchell, Senior Investigative Reporter at Mississippi Today and former reporter for Clarion-Ledger. Carlos Moore, Civil Rights Attorney and former Mississippi Judge & Prosecutor. And Rip Daniels, CEO/Manager of WJZD which is the first African-American owned FM radio station on the coast. You don't want to miss it! GUEST SOCIALS: Fatima Goss Graves: IG: @fatimagossgraves and @nationalwomenslawcenter BSKY: @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social Jerry Mitchell FB: @jerrymitchellreporter X, IG, Threads and BlueSky: @jmitchellnews Carlos Moore: Website: http://carlosmoorejustice.com/ IG and TikTok: @judgecarlosmoore YouTube:  ⁨@MooreJustice⁩  Rip Daniels: FB: @JZ94.5FM and @ItsANewDayWithRipDaniels IG: @jz945 It's a New Day: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EPdwK8MWrUaSJmfweaCXM THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code JOYPOD for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/JOYPOD. IndaCloud: If you’re 21 or older, go to https://IndaCloud.co and use code JOY for 30 percent off your first subscription order. JIYU: For a limited time, JIYU is having a crazy deal for our listeners. Not only is their Glow Up Bundle up to 45% OFF right now, but our listeners can now get an additional 20% OFF plus Free Shipping with our code JOY at https://jiyuskin.com. 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 Merch: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.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 FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://pthefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Stop the Steal! | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!

  Sep 28, 20262h 6m

  Tonight on The Joy Reid Show, We follow the latest acts of corruption by our dear mob boss in chief. Following that is a continuation of our Uniting the Diaspora series. Bishop William Barber joins us for a Moral Monday and Dr. Ian Smith joins us to give you the latest on Joy's health journey. GUEST SOCIALS: Mark Thompson: @ministter on all socials Dr. Barbara Reynolds: N/A Ambassador David Comissiong: X: @Amb_Comissiong Alphonso David: X: @AlphonsoDavid IG: @alphonsodavid FB: AlphonsoDavidHRC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alphonso-david-59113b2 Bishop Barber: IG: @revdrbarber X: @RevDrBarber Website: breachrepairers.org Dr. Ian Smith: IG: @DoctorIanSmith TikTok: @theofficialDrIan FB: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.IanKSmith Website: https://www.doctoriansmith.com Get a copy of his book here: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.com/products/the-new-menopause-kitchen-targeted-nutrition-to-help-fight-symptoms-lose-weight-and-thrive-in-perimenopause-menopause-and-beyond?_pos=1&_psq=dr+i&_psid=39e01877a&_ss=e THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Laundry Sauce: For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off your entire order when you use code "JOY" at https://laundrysauce.com iRestore: Just head to https://iRestore.com and use code "JOYPOD" Ziprecruiter: Try it FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/JOY. 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 Merch: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.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 FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://pthefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Live from Trump TV! | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!

  Sep 23, 20262h 8m

  Tonight on The Joy Reid Show, we're at the state TV part of the fascist descent. Fun! We also bring you the latest updates on the Nolan Wells case. GUEST SOCIALS: Akbar Shahid Ahmed: X: @AkbarSAhmed Paul Butler: X: @LawProfButler⁠ IG: @lawprofbutler⁠ Georgetown Law profile⁠: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/paul-butler/ Washington Post columns⁠: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/paul-butler/ Ben Crump: IG: @attorneycrump X: @bencrumplaw Website: bencrump.com 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 Merch: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.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 FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://pthefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Do You Remember? | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!

  Sep 21, 20262h 6m

  Tonight on The Joy Reid Show, Ba Dee Ya, say don't you remember? Ba Dee Ya, dancing in September? And well you know how the rest goes. It's Monday everybody, which means today we will be doing the follow-up to our current series: Uniting The Diaspora: Caribbean Edition. Meanwhile Trump keeps trying and failing to mess with mail-in voting, and Dr. Ian comes on to update us on Joy's ongoing health journey. Plus we have an extra special surprise for you at the end of the show... You don't wanna miss it! GUEST SOCIALS: Adrian Fontes: X, IG, TikTok, and Threads: @AZSecretary FB @AZSecretaryofState YouTube:  @ArizonaSecretaryofState  LinkedIn: Secretary of State – Arizona Arizona.Vote: X: @ArizonaDotVote IG: @ArizonaDotVote Danielle Moodie: IG & Threads: @DeeTwoCents Bsky: Daniellemoodie.bskby.social Jason Johnson: X: @DrJasonJohnson IG: @drjasonpolitics Youtube:  @DrJasonJohnson  Marlon Hill, Esq. X: @MarlonAHill FB/Linkedin/IG: @MarlonHill Ty Barnes IG: @northstar_logistics_nyc Dr. Ian Smith IG: @DoctorIanSmith TikTok: @theofficialDrIan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.IanKSmith Websites: www.doctoriansmith.com Get a copy of his book here: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.com/products/the-new-menopause-kitchen-targeted-nutrition-to-help-fight-symptoms-lose-weight-and-thrive-in-perimenopause-menopause-and-beyond?_pos=1&_sid=1f2f5e8cf&_ss=r THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Blissy: Use code "JOYPOD" for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/JOYPOD. Bullies, Parasites and Slaves: Go to https://bps.online, or text “CARE” to 511-511. Text rates may apply. Bookshop.org: Use code "JOY" to get 10% off your next order at https://Bookshop.org 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 Merch: https://shop.thejoyreidshow.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/joyreidreiders/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://pthefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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