Joy Reid’s MSNBC show, The ReidOut , was canceled in February 2025 as part of a broader programming shake-up under new MSNBC leadership, and she then signed off after her final episode on February 24, 2025. Public reports also say MSNBC did not give a detailed on-air reason, while Reid later said she believed her coverage of Trump and Gaza may have played a role.

What changed

  • MSNBC canceled her 7 p.m. weekday show during a larger lineup overhaul.
  • Her final broadcast aired on February 24, 2025, when she thanked viewers and her team.
  • Later reporting said she was not moved to another MSNBC role, unlike some other hosts affected by the reshuffle.

Why people are talking about it

There has been a lot of debate online about whether the move was about ratings, network politics, or her commentary on Trump and Gaza. Reid has said it was not simply a ratings issue, while MSNBC’s public explanation focused on programming changes.

What she did next

After leaving MSNBC, Reid launched her own podcast and later a streaming show, keeping her audience outside cable news.

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