The ReidOut with Joy Reid

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with Donald Trump facing trial as opening statements and testimony kick off in the Manhattan courthouse for his Stormy Daniels hush money case. We will delve into what the jury of 12 Manhattanites heard and what lies ahead for Trump, the Republican Party, and the nation. Additionally, chaos erupts at Columbia University. The strife within America's elite institutions comes to a head at New York's Ivy League university, with accusations of Antisemitism and suppression of free speech circulating. The situation has escalated to the point where the school has called the police on its own students, who were engaging in peaceful protests in support of the Palestinian people. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with NBC News correspondent Yasmin Vossoughian's reporting on the shocking self-immolation of a man outside the Trump trial as it unfolded on Friday. This event has drawn significant media attention from around the world to the historic trial. Additionally, just a short time ago, Judge Merchan denied a last-minute appeal by Trump and declared to the former president and everyone else in court, "We're going to have opening statements on Monday morning. This trial is starting." All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, we lead with a dismissed prospective juror revealing she that she could not be impartial about Donald Trump. However, today, twelve New Yorkers—seven men and five women—have been sworn in for the Trump hush money trial, indicating they believe they can be impartial. Additionally, the Kennedy family endorses President Biden, rejecting the candidacy of one of their own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with President Biden expressing his concern about his opponent, Donald Trump, who, instead of campaigning, spent his day off from his ongoing criminal trial meeting with a right-wing foreign leader once ridiculed for proposing a military base in his home country named "Fort Trump." Additionally, Trump complained about not receiving unlimited jury strikes, a practice that does not exist in criminal trials, while continuing his attacks on the judge and prosecutor in his hush money trial. Meanwhile, Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, who was brutally attacked by members of Trump's insurrectionist mob on January 6th, joins the discussion as National Guard whistleblowers shed light on the true events of that violent and disgraceful day. Sergeant Gonell also joins Joy with his perspective. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with a dismissed prospective juror describing Donald Trump as "just another guy," as the jury selection for Trump's hush money trial continues. The judge also issued a warning to Trump about potentially intimidating jurors during day two of the process. Trump's MAGA supporters are expressing frustration, claiming that it is unfair for Trump to be required to attend court like any other person accused of a crime. Additionally, the Republican Party is under scrutiny for its normalization of violent rhetoric, exemplified by Senator Tom Cotton's controversial call for violence against pro-Palestinian protesters. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with Vice President Kamala Harris delivering a strong rebuke in Arizona against those eroding reproductive rights both locally and across the nation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who seldom attends church, is amplifying Christian nationalist sentiments, a once-fringe movement now dominating the Republican Party. Additionally, in Florida, two staunch election-deniers convened to discuss "election integrity," with Speaker "MAGA Mike" Johnson aligning closely with Trump in a bid to salvage his troubled speakership. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid joins “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” for a live program at Philadelphia’s Fillmore club.

Actress Justina Machado hosts an honest, thought-provoking conversation with Latina trailblazers shaping American culture including:    • Julissa Arce, Author of You Sound Like A White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation • Gloria Estefan, Grammy-Award Winning Singer, Actress and Philanthropist  • Maria Hinojosa, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Anchor of Latino USA  • Gloria Calderón Kellett, Executive Producer and Showrunner  • Bricia Lopez, James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur and Author • Janel Martinez, Writer and Founder of Ain’t I Latina?  • Mónica Ramírez, Co-founder and President of The Latinx House • Gina Torres, Actress and Producer The special centers on a fabulous dinner party at Casa Blanca in Beverly Hills, where guests discuss their lived experiences and defining moments as Latina women. The episode also features an exclusive interview with Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress and activist Rosie Perez and how being Latina in the entertainment industry has shaped her personally and professionally.

MSNBC’s Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross host a dinner party at Minton’s in Harlem with Black female trailblazers who are shaping America’s culture, including: Ryan Michelle Bathe, Actress and Producer, Star of NBC's "The Endgame” Tarana Burke, Activist, Author, and Founder of the Me Too Movement Nikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Creator of the 1619 Project Captain Timika Lindsay, Partner, “Diversity Crew” and Retired U.S. Navy Captain Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Congresswoman, Democrat from Massachusetts Maria Taylor, NBC Sports, Host Robin Thede, Creator and Showrunner, HBO Max’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” Tamika Tremaglio, The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Executive Director Melba Wilson, founder and executive chef, Melba’s in Harlem Throughout the revelatory dinner, guests share personal stories and experiences about what it’s like to be a Black woman in America and what it’s like to spark change. The episode also features Reid’s exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris in Mississippi. They discuss Harris’ historic role as the first Black woman to hold the office.

Joy Reid will be contributing to MSNBC’s special coverage of the January 6th Hearings this month, beginning on Thursday, June 9th. Good news: you can listen to the full hearings, plus the team’s analysis before and after each hearing, as podcasts. The episodes will be dropping into The Rachel Maddow Show feed. Head there now and hit “follow” so you don’t miss a moment: https://link.chtbl.com/trms16_jr.

In this bonus episode for The Reid Out listeners, Joy Reid joins Trymaine Lee on Into America. Growing up, Joy Reid loved to watch the news with her mother – and even remembers staying up late to watch coverage of the Iran Hostage Crisis as a middle schooler. Along the course of her career, Joy’s worked in local news, as a press secretary for the 2008 Obama campaign, and written books on American politics. And she recently became the host of a new primetime show on MSNBC: The ReidOut, which premiered last month. More than 2.5 million people tuned in. This is Joy’s third show for MSNBC. She previously hosted an afternoon show called The Reid Report and AM Joy, which aired on weekends. With The ReidOut, Joy is now the first Black woman to host a national primetime news show since PBS NewsHour’s Gwen Ifill died in 2016, and the first Black woman to anchor a primetime network show in the history of cable TV. On Into America, Reid tells Trymaine Lee what led to this moment, and how she plans to make the most of it. For more from Into America, visit the feed and subscribe.

Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is also a best-selling author and public speaker, joined MSNBC in 2011 as a contributor. Drawing from her decades-long experience in politics, passion for addressing the intersection of race, justice and culture, as well as her signature tenacious interviewing style, Reid kicks off MSNBC’s primetime lineup by delving into American politics as it unfolds.