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“She’s a straightforward Black woman, so naturally, her show gets axed. That’s not lost on any of us,” responded Wajahat Ali, a progressive commentator and writer. Dean Obeidallah, a radio host with contributions to CNN and MSNBC, also highlighted the “Morning Joe” hosts, specifically referencing their meeting with Trump, a move that stirred significant backlash within the network, in a post on Bluesky. Danielle Moodie, the host of The Daily Beast’s “The New Abnormal” podcast, criticized MSNBC for pulling the plug on Reid’s show, expressing, “Every time MSNBC undergoes a ‘shakeup,’ the solo-led show helmed by a Black woman is ALWAYS the first to go.”
On the other hand, individuals like NewsNation’s Kurt Bardella commended Reid’s tenure at MSNBC. “Joy Reid was the first person at MSNBC to provide me with a consistent platform on a show. I owe my career in cable news to her. She has amplified numerous diverse voices and paved the way for many others. Whatever her next endeavor may be, it will undoubtedly have a significant impact,” praised Bardella.
(Source: Conservatives say ‘good riddance’ to Joy Reid’s MSNBC show as liberals slam network shake-up)
