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Joy Reid Says MSNBC Pressured Her to Silence Social Media Before Cancelling 'The ReidOut'

She will debut 'The Joy Reid Show' on June 9 to reclaim her independent voice

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Overview

  • Reid told Katie Couric that executives at the Comcast-owned network called her tweets “horrified” and repeatedly urged her to stop posting on social media.
  • MSNBC cancelled 'The ReidOut' in February under new president Rebecca Kutler’s programming overhaul without providing any specific explanation.
  • Reid insisted ratings were not a factor, noting her show posted the smallest viewership drop after Rachel Maddow’s program in recent audience reports.
  • The former host said she remains unsure why her show was cut and suggested that her outspoken criticism as a Black woman may have contributed to the decision.
  • On June 9, Reid will launch 'The Joy Reid Show' on podcast and YouTube platforms, marking her shift to an independent media venture.