MSNBC Announces Programming Shake-Up: Joy Reid’s Show Canceled
A New Chapter for the Network
Joy Reid, the most outspoken host on progressive news channel MSNBC, is leaving the network.
The Departure
Reid, 56, signed a new contract with Comcast-owned channel last year, but will have her final show this week, according to two sources familiar with the plans who were not authorized to comment publicly.
Reasons Behind the Departure
Reid occasionally made Comcast executives uncomfortable with her harsh critiques of President Trump and his supporters. Her exit will be seen as another example of TV news divisions reining in journalists and commentators who are viewed as hostile to the Trump administration.
CNN effectively pushed out daytime anchor Jim Acosta, who is notoriously tough on Trump, by offering him a midnight shift. He chose to leave instead.
New Lineup
Reid joined MSNBC as a daytime host in 2014 and took over the 7 p.m. Eastern time slot with “The ReidOut” in 2020. Her departure is the first major move under new MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler.
Kutler is leading MSNBC as it becomes part of a new spinoff company made up of Comcast’s cable channels. She succeeded Rashida Jones, who left the network last month.
Reid’s hour will be filled by a trio of hosts, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend, and Alicia Menendez, who have appeared together on the MSNBC program “The Weekend,” which debuted in January 2024.
The Future of MSNBC
Kutler developed “The Weekend” while serving as executive vice president at MSNBC. She also has plans to expand the daily presence of former Biden White House press secretary Jen Psaki, whose program currently airs on Sunday and Monday.
Psaki could take over the 9 p.m. Eastern time slot on nights when MSNBC’s star host Rachel Maddow is off. Alex Wagner, who has served in that role, is being pulled off the schedule but will remain with MSNBC as a correspondent.
Conclusion
Reid’s departure will undoubtedly cause a stir among her fans and the left-leaning followers of MSNBC. The network will need to integrate the new lineup seamlessly without adding new hosts to fill the void left by her departure.
FAQs
* What is the reason for Joy Reid’s departure from MSNBC?
– It is unclear, but sources suggest it may be due to her harsh critiques of President Trump and his supporters.
* Who will fill her time slot?
– A trio of hosts, Michael Steele, Symone Sanders Townsend, and Alicia Menendez, will take over her 7 p.m. Eastern time slot.
* Will Jen Psaki be affected by Joy Reid’s departure?
– Psaki’s program will continue to air on Sunday and Monday, and she may take over the 9 p.m. Eastern time slot on nights when Rachel Maddow is off.
