The ReidOut - Season 6 / Year 2025

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid highlights President Biden awarding civilian medals to 20 individuals, including the two U.S. representatives who led the House January 6th investigation. Meanwhile, this year's January 6th electoral certification could face a different, but still potentially disruptive, challenge as Republicans prepare for another chaotic speaker election tomorrow. Also, America's billionaires and near-billionaires are aligning themselves with Donald Trump as their frontman, perpetuating a decades-long narrative that prioritizes their wealth over the financial security of ordinary families.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the two starkly different visions for America that took center stage as Mike Johnson narrowly survived the vote to remain speaker of the House. Meanwhile, in the wake of two deadly incidents involving active duty and retired military personnel on New Year's Day, the pressing need for a serious national conversation about the mental health of our men and women in uniform becomes ever more apparent. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid examines the stark differences in how each side handles electoral defeat. When one side loses, they fulfill their duty, certify the electoral vote, and quietly leave the stage. But when the other side loses, the result is something entirely different, as seen in the infamous events of January 6th, exactly four years ago. Joining Joy in this episode are January 6th Select Committee Chair Bennie Thompson and retired Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn. We will also delve into one of the lingering mysteries of that day: who planted the pipe bombs? The FBI is ramping up efforts to identify the domestic terrorist responsible.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid reflects on how, more than 50 years after the push for the Equal Rights Amendment began, women in America still lack equal rights under the law—a change that could become a defining legacy for President Biden. Meanwhile, Don Jr. is visiting Greenland, while his father ties the trip to his lingering fantasy of annexing the island, sparking speculation about whether Elon Musk was consulted before the announcement. And, in a somber moment, President Jimmy Carter, often regarded as America's truest good Christian president, lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda, which opened for public viewing this evening.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the utter devastation in Southern California as hundreds of homes are destroyed by wildfires, with the worst likely still to come. Meanwhile, Attorney General Merrick Garland is prepared to release Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's election interference investigation, but Trump's favored judge is currently blocking the way. In a desperate bid to avoid becoming the first convicted felon in the White House, Trump is seeking refuge in his safe space: the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, Joy brings you breaking news in her exclusive interview with the presidents of the SEIU and AFL-CIO labor union organizations.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with the devastating wildfires raging across Southern California, now burning out of control for three relentless days. Today, President Biden addressed the nation, assuring Southern Californians that federal aid is on its way to support recovery efforts. Plus, in breaking news, Donald Trump's request to halt his sentencing in his New York hush money case has been denied by the Supreme Court, meaning that Trump will face sentencing on Friday, and will likely be sworn in as the first president of the United States to be a convicted felon.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with what was likely a devastating day for Donald Trump as, for the first time, he did not completely get away with it. While he will not be going to prison—something that might have happened if his name were Donald Jones—he is now officially and historically a convicted felon. Also, we have the latest on the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, where disinformation is spreading as fast as the flames. Plus, Vladimir Kara-Murza, who expected to be executed by his Russian captors, is now free after surviving over two years in a Russian gulag. Joy Reid brings you her interview with Vladimir and his wife, Evgenia Kara-Murza.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the LA wildfires, as families return to fire-ravaged homes, discovering their life's possessions destroyed, while firefighters brace for potentially severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, Fox weekend host Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, faces confirmation hearings tomorrow amid concerns about his qualifications and past behavior. This hearing is just one in a series of contentious confirmation proceedings this week, described by a Republican senator as "a little bit of a train wreck."

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with the questions arising over whether a junior varsity Fox host has the credentials to lead two million uniformed service members, with Democrats sharply criticizing his qualifications at today's confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, the damning findings of Jack Smith's Trump investigation are now rendered almost moot due to the sluggish actions of Attorney General Merrick Garland. 

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with President Biden taking credit for a significant achievement in the final days of his administration—an historic cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's nominees, including Pam Bondi, face scrutiny on Capitol Hill as Bondi continues to dodge the truth about the 2020 election. Plus, as President Biden prepares to deliver his farewell address to the nation, we reflect on his legacy.

Tonight on The ReidOut: Do not expect the soaring rhetoric of JFK's "Ask Not" speech when Donald Trump is inaugurated on Monday. Due to the cold, the ceremony will not be held outside as usual but inside the Rotunda, near the spot where a Trump supporter stood four years ago with a stolen Pelosi lectern amid the desecration of the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has allowed a TikTok ban to proceed, but the final word is far from decided, especially with TikTok's CEO attending Monday's inauguration as Trump's guest. Plus, President Biden's final days in office include a flurry of activity, from conservation efforts and clemency decisions to a major new announcement on the Equal Rights Amendment. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this coverage of the inauguration of Donald Trump, as Trump signs a series of executive orders at the Capital One Arena in Washington, and pardons January 6 defendants. This moment marked yet another significant development in his political journey, leaving many to debate whether it represents a new beginning or the beginning of the end. Earlier in the day, Trump made his entrance in a highly anticipated and historic event that reflected the uniqueness of this political era. Unlike previous presidential inaugurations, today's ceremony was held indoors due to chilly weather, a decision that some compared to similar conditions during President Obama's first inauguration in 2009. However, speculation suggests the move indoors may have stemmed from other concerns beyond the weather. Regardless of interpretation, today stands as a pivotal moment in American political history.

Tonight, Joy Reid leads this episode with Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the federal workforce through Project 2025. The program's architect, Russell Vought, has openly stated his goal of creating a "traumatically affected" environment for federal employees. This comes as Trump's allies, Enrique Tarrio and Elmer Stewart Rhodes, have regained their freedom, with Tarrio demanding retribution on Alex Jones' show and Rhodes revisiting Capitol Hill to meet his Republican backers. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing for a federal government dominated by white men, beginning with the repeal of Lyndon Johnson's 1965 Executive Order 11246, which prohibited discrimination by federal contractors. His replacement executive order, signed Tuesday, has already placed diversity, equity, and inclusion employees on paid leave. With grievances about diversity hires fueling these drastic changes, Trump's vision for America becomes increasingly clear.

Donald Trump's first week in office has been nothing short of exhausting. In just five days, he has signed dozens of executive orders, including pardons for over 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6th attack on the Capitol and commutations for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy. He has declared a national emergency at the southern border and taken aim at the constitutional right granting automatic citizenship to anyone born in the United States, a move already facing court challenges. Trump is also threatening federal workers with punishment for engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Critics argue that the chaos, cruelty, and relentless pace are deliberate, exemplified by his controversial nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, to lead the Department of Defense. Hegseth faces a Senate confirmation vote tonight amid revelations that he made a $50,000 payment to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, disclosed during questioning by Senator Elizabeth Warren. Warren has also raised serious concerns about Hegseth's judgment, citing troubling incidents involving alcohol, including strip club visits and episodes of severe intoxication. She contends that his behavior renders him unfit to oversee the nation's security.

"The money that's about to flow to Trump's friends and cronies is likely going to make your head spin," Joy Reid says. "All funded by you the taxpayer, on top of you having to fund the gargantuan additional tax cut Republicans are prepping so the superrich can pay as close to zero in taxes as possible, not to mention you footing the bill with 25 percent tariffs on your Columbian coffee and anything imported from Mexico, Canada and Panama." Joy further opines on what critics say will be an alleged effort to, "loot the federal government" in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Technical Difficulties - Ari Melber filled in for first 10 minutes

In this edition of The ReidOut, Joy Reid brings you two major interviews. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and New York Attorney General Letitia James join Joy to discuss Donald Trump's reality TV-style immigration raids and his blatantly illegal federal spending freeze, as he moves quickly to consolidate power. Meanwhile, his administration is doubling down on regressive policies, with Trump asking for billions for immigration raids targeting Democratic cities and his Treasury secretary proposing tariff hikes that will burden everyday Americans. All this, while Trump champions permanent tax breaks for billionaires and corporations, leaving working-class Americans to shoulder the costs.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Secretary of Health and Human Services hopeful RFK Jr. in the hot seat taking questions from lawmakers in his confirmation hearing. Former Obama HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joins Joy to discuss RFK Jr.'s lack of experience for the position and her warnings about the damage he can do in the role. Plus, Joy and her guests discuss the chaos and confusion caused by the Trump administration's back and forth on a federal funding freeze. Also in this episode, former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams joins to discuss Trump and his sycophants' attacks on DEI. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the tragic plane and helicopter collision that killed 67 in Washington, D.C. last night. President Trump quickly jumped to blame "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" efforts for the crash, without any specifics or information to back up this claim. Joy and her guests discuss this plus the confirmation hearings for two of Trump's most controversial cabinet picks: Kash Patel for FBI Director and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Also in this episode, Chris Hayes joins Joy to discuss his new book on Trump and "the attention economy." All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with the latest in the ongoing investigation of the plane and helicopter crash that killed 67 people in D.C., and President Trump's continued insistence that "D.E.I." is to blame. Plus, breaking news during this episode of a small plane crash in northeast Philadelphia, with multiple fires burning. Joy and her guests join to discuss this plus the Trump administration's purge of government institutions, now with the firing of FBI agents and prosecutors who worked on crimes committed by Trump and his supporters on January 6th. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

In this edition of The ReidOut, Joy Reid brings you the latest on Donald Trump's tariff threats and the fear of mass firings at the FBI as the Trump administration demands the names of every agent who worked on the January 6th investigations. Also tonight, we begin bringing you good news amid all the horror. We call this seies our "Moment of Joy," and it comes up later in the show. But, Joy begins with a full-on crisis in our democracy, as federal workers are literally locked out of their offices while operatives working for a private citizen essentially take over our government. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with a reminder of, "What about her emails?" In the wake that controversy, which many see as fabricated by the GOP, Donald Trump's CIA has now committed what is being called a counterintelligence disaster by reportedly sending the names of recently hired CIA employees to the White House in an unclassified email. Plus, fear and outrage has errupted in the Middle East after Trump's irresponsible remarks about turning Gaza into a "Riviera" of the Middle East, permanently stealing the homes of two million Gazans. We also cover growing glimmers of the rebel alliance, as thousands of Americans in fifty states took to the streets on Wednesday to reject the hostile, MAGA takeover of American democracy—denouncing everything from Trump's calls to occupy Gaza to his Project 2025 playbook and the seemingly unlimited authority Trump has handed to Elon Musk, with zero checks and balances and no oversight.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with Donald Trump's second choice for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, being sworn in by Clarence Thomas after vowing to end the "weaponization" of the DOJ, only to immediately launch a probe into prosecutors Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, and Letitia James for prosecuting Trump. And, we discuss the Senate voting to confirm Russell Vought on Thursday, a self-proclaimed Christian nationalist tied to Project 2025, which Trump falsely claimed to know nothing about. Plus, Joy breaks Trump's "shock and awe" strategy in his second administration, which is designed to inspire fear and outrage, creating problems only to pretend to solve them, while keeping his base engaged as his administration dismantles the federal government. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with Donald Trump aligning with President Elon Musk in calling for an end to USAID—the same agency that First Lady Melania Trump once praised as embodying her "Be Best" initiative and that Ivanka Trump used to launch a highly publicized program to empower women in developing countries. Less than three weeks into this new administration, we are already facing what many are calling a constitutional crisis, and it is not coming from the man elected to sit behind the Resolute Desk, but from the unelected billionaire seemingly pulling the strings—Elon Musk. 

In this edition of The ReidOut, Joy Reid covers a federal judge ruling that the Trump White House has violated his order to restore frozen federal funding—raising a big what-if: What if Donald Trump simply ignored that judge and other courts that tell him his actions are illegal? We also revisit Trump's promise to lower grocery prices, when he said, "When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One." But they are still rising--and apparently he does not want to talk about it anymore. Next, Trump also took an expensive mini-vacation to the Super Bowl, making history as the first president to attend the game in person. Taxpayers footed the bill, including the cost of Air Force One and security for his entourage. We have more on what many see as the waste of this trip. Plus, Elon Musk's "DOGE" gang has infiltrated and effectively shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency designed to protect consumers from predatory bankers and credit card companies. Our financial expert guest discusses how this may impact you. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid welcomes Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on what Congress can do to rein in the worst of Donald Trump's executive orders. Plus, we will discuss Trump's increasingly disturbing plans to "take" Gaza and his insistence that Egypt and Jordan will take in all of Gaza's people, whether they—or the Gazans—want to or not. We also cover the latest battleground in Trump's push to transform the federal bureaucracy and expand executive power—efforts that seem to include Elon Musk, who, after being Trump's biggest campaign donor, now has his staff reportedly rifling through nearly every federal agency, allegedly cutting off funding to whatever they choose, often targeting the most vulnerable Americans, critics say. Meanwhile, Trump has gutted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leaving Americans vulnerable to financial scams. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with what she sees as the latest signs of the gangster-like governance of the current U.S. administration. The Department of Justice, under Donald Trump, has dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a way that keeps him vulnerable to future prosecution, while former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has seen a criminal probe into allegations of sexual misconduct dropped. Coincidentally, McMahon's wife, Linda, is Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, and her confirmation is expected to sail through. Meanwhile, reports are emerging of missing federal funds, and the first death has been attributed to the dismantling of USAID, with a 71-year-old refugee in Myanmar dying after her oxygen supply was cut due to hospital closures caused by the withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid. Plus, protests are growing at home, with an artist in D.C. unfurling a sign alleging that, "Elon is stealing your data," coinciding with Tesla's stock dropping 13% since Trump's inauguration.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with a recap of Donald Trump's first weeks in office and the flurry of chaos, fear, and devastation that have ensued. Joy and her guests discuss DOGE slashing government agencies, purging watch dogs groups, and interfering with the justice department. Plus, Joy speaks to a recently fired maternal healthcare medicaid worker on her past 48 hours, and her fears for the future of some medical research. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with Judge Tanya Chutkan's rejection of efforts brought by 14 states to curtail Elon Musk and DOGE's access to federal data across seven agencies. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trump's continued revenge tour, this time with the resignation of the head of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's office for Washington, D.C., after she refused to carry out politically motivated orders. Also in this episode, chaos in New York City with the mass resignations of Mayor Eric Adams' deputy mayors, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul holding meetings to decide whether to remove Adams from office. Plus, negotiations in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine and Russia, but without Ukraine present. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with President Trump and DOGE's modern American bank heist, slashing budgets for things like Medicaid, social security benefits, and overtime pay, in support of the original goal: massive tax cuts for the ultra rich. Joy and her guests discuss this plus the increased scrutiny of the Justice Department's motion to dismiss New York City Mayor Adams' corruption case. Also in this episode, Trump doubles down on his comments calling Ukrainian president Zelenskiy a "dictator" and European countries and leaders grow gravely concerned about Trump's international actions. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with a dive into the various far-right extremists who are influencing and orchestrating President Trump's decision making. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trump's justice, with Kash Patel being confirmed as Trump's FBI Director and a Trump-appointed prosecutor investigating Democrats for their rhetoric. Also in this episode, former NFL player and activist Chris Kluwe joins Joy to discuss being arrested for MAGA civil disobedience. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads this episode of the ReidOut with a dive into the various far-right extremists who are influencing and orchestrating President Trump's decision making. Joy and her guests discuss this plus Trump's justice, with Kash Patel being confirmed as Trump's FBI Director and a Trump-appointed prosecutor investigating Democrats for their rhetoric. Also in this episode, former NFL player and activist Chris Kluwe joins Joy to discuss being arrested for MAGA civil disobedience. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid leads the final episode of The ReidOut with this question: "When you are in the midst of a crisis, and specifically a crisis of democracy, how do you resist?" We examine this as Elon Musk's DOGE faces resistance from everyday Americans who are fighting back. MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace and Lawrence O'Donnell join Joy during the last edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC to discuss.