Joy Reid has spoken out for the first time since her firing from MSNBC, making it clear she has no regrets about her outspoken stance on social justice issues.
In a Zoom call with the podcast Win With Black Women on Sunday, Reid became emotional as she reflected on her time at the network, saying, “I’ve been through every emotion—anger, rage, disappointment… but I’m not sorry.”
Reid, who hosted The ReidOut for five years, was dismissed as part of a broader MSNBC shakeup under new network president Rebecca Kutler. Other left-leaning hosts, including Ayman Mohyeldin, Katie Phang, and Jonathan Capehart, were also let go as part of the revamp.
Reid’s controversial takes—including remarks on racial issues and criticism of former President Donald Trump—made her a polarizing figure. Trump, who frequently clashed with Reid, celebrated her firing, calling her a “mentally obnoxious racist.”
Despite the backlash, Reid defended her show’s coverage of topics like Black Lives Matter, anti-Asian violence, Gaza, and immigration, telling viewers, “My show had value.”
Following her exit, Reid was spotted leaving her $1 million Maryland home wearing a fur coat and baseball cap. The restructuring at MSNBC signals a shift in the network’s direction as Kutler takes charge after the departure of former president Rashida Jones.
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