Joy Reid Reportedly Furious After Her Show Was Bumped for Kamala Harris Interview
Reid Reportedly Feels Sidelined After MSNBC Replaces The ReidOut with Extended Segment of All In Featuring Vice President’s Interview
MSNBC’s Joy Reid is reportedly “livid” after her program, The ReidOut, was bumped for an extended edition of Chris Hayes’ All In, which featured an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. According to a source close to Reid, the host feels the decision to replace her show with the 30-minute interview, conducted by 11th Hour anchor Stephanie Ruhle, was “a kick in the teeth.”
Reid had expected The ReidOut to air as scheduled. However, MSNBC made a last-minute announcement stating that the vice president’s first network interview since announcing her run for president would be broadcast during an extended segment of All In. The decision has reportedly left Reid feeling sidelined.
“She’s really upset that she was bumped for the interview,” the source revealed. “It shows that MSNBC’s bosses don’t trust her on nights like these, and she’s worried about what this means for her show, especially with her contract coming up for renewal.”
This isn’t the first time that Reid’s program has faced schedule changes, but the source says this latest move has particularly stung, given the high-profile nature of the interview and its political significance.
Neither MSNBC nor Reid has publicly commented on the situation, but the network’s choice to air the interview during Chris Hayes’ time slot has fueled speculation about potential shifts in the network’s priorities and programming. For Reid, the decision has raised questions about her future at the network, especially as MSNBC positions itself ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Reid, who has been a staple at the network since 2011, has cultivated a strong and loyal following. Her nightly show tackles political issues through a lens of race, culture, and activism, making her a unique voice in cable news. However, this incident could signify broader tensions behind the scenes as MSNBC juggles its coverage of high-profile political figures and major election events.
As Reid’s contract nears its end, it remains unclear what this latest scheduling shuffle might mean for her future at MSNBC.