After a short but noticeable absence from the media spotlight, liberal commentator and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid is roaring back onto the scene with the launch of her brand-new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. The outspoken political analyst, known for her fiery takes and unapologetic progressive stance, promises that her latest project will be “louder, bolder, and more unfiltered than ever before.”

“I’m done playing nice,” Reid says in trailer for the show
In a dramatic teaser dropped early Monday morning, Reid made her intentions crystal clear. “There’s too much nonsense out there, and not enough truth. This podcast is where I say what needs to be said—no teleprompter, no gatekeepers, no filters.” The podcast’s debut episode is slated for release this Friday, with new episodes expected weekly.

According to Reid, The Joy Reid Show will dive into the week’s most pressing political headlines, with sharp commentary on current events, interviews with liberal thought leaders, cultural figures, and social justice activists. From the 2024 election fallout to battles over reproductive rights, book bans, and systemic racism, Reid vows to confront “right-wing extremism, corporate media cowardice, and political gaslighting” head-on.

The format: no rules, just Reid

Unlike her MSNBC show The ReidOut, which follows the constraints of network programming, Reid’s podcast promises a freeform style that allows her to explore topics in greater depth—and with fewer censors. Expect unfiltered rants, heated debates, and segments where she takes direct aim at conservative media narratives, Fox News personalities, and what she calls “the GOP’s war on reality.”

Sources close to the production say she’ll also tackle pop culture and entertainment through a political lens, offering “Reid Rants” on everything from Hollywood whitewashing to media misinformation.

Guests, gimmicks, and grassroots appeal
Reid has teased an impressive lineup of guests for the first few weeks of the podcast, including author Ta-Nehisi Coates, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and actress Kerry Washington. There’s also talk of a recurring segment called “Joy vs. The Internet,” where she’ll respond to viral tweets and trending controversies, often with a dose of sarcasm and scorched-earth realism.

In a time when traditional cable news is struggling to retain younger audiences, Reid’s pivot to podcasting is part of a larger effort to connect with grassroots progressives and politically engaged millennials. “This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement,” she said in her launch video. “If you’re tired of the lies, the gaslighting, and the performative outrage, then this show is for you.”

Streaming platforms and release schedule

The Joy Reid Show will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all major platforms starting June 14. The show is produced in partnership with MSNBC Audio and a new progressive media startup called MicDrop Media.

What this means for her future at MSNBC
Reid will continue hosting The ReidOut on MSNBC, but insiders say the podcast will allow her to explore themes and stories that don’t always make it to cable. “This is her playground,” one MSNBC staffer noted. “Expect fireworks.”

Bottom line:
Love her or hate her, Joy-Ann Reid is back—and if her promises hold true, she’s not pulling punches. With a platform of her own design and a mission to call out hypocrisy at every level, The Joy Reid Show could become one of the most talked-about political podcasts of 2025.

Stay tuned—and buckle up.