Joy Reid’s MSNBC show canceled in major network shake-up

MSNBC is canceling The ReidOut, Joy Reid’s long-running 7 p.m. news program, as part of a major programming shake-up under the network’s new president, Rebecca Kutler. According to sources cited by The New York Times, the final episode is expected to air this week.

Since 2020, Reid’s show has been a key part of MSNBC’s lineup, featuring in-depth political interviews. However, as part of the overhaul, it will be replaced by a new panel-style program hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, a political commentator and former Democratic strategist; Michael Steele, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee; and Alicia Menendez, a TV journalist. The trio currently co-host The Weekend, which airs on MSNBC’s Saturday and Sunday morning lineup.

Neither Reid nor MSNBC spokesperson Richard Hudock have commented publicly on the cancellation.

Kutler’s decision signals the beginning of broader programming changes aimed at refreshing MSNBC’s lineup and boosting ratings. While MSNBC has consistently outperformed CNN, it still trails behind Fox News in viewership.

Further changes are expected across MSNBC’s primetime slots. The network previously announced that Rachel Maddow would return to hosting her 9 p.m. show five nights a week for the first 100 days of the Trump administration. However, Alex Wagner, who had been hosting the show four nights a week, will not return in April as initially planned. Instead, MSNBC is reportedly considering Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, as a potential permanent replacement for the time slot.

As MSNBC continues its strategic overhaul, the network is also considering new roles for Eugene Daniels and Melissa Murray, reflecting a push for fresh perspectives and a more dynamic lineup.