Joy Reid To Host Final MSNBC Evening Show Amid Programming Overhaul
Longtime MSNBC host Joy Reid is set to step down from her primetime role this week as part of sweeping programming changes under the network’s new president, Rebecca Kutler.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Kutler is restructuring MSNBC’s lineup to optimize viewership and maintain its progressive edge.
The End Of ‘The ReidOut’ And MSNBC’s New Direction
Since its debut in 2020, “The ReidOut” has been a cornerstone of MSNBC’s 7 p.m. ET slot.
However, the network is shifting gears by replacing Reid’s show with a rotating panel of co-hosts from “The Weekend“—Symone Sanders-Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez.
This move comes as MSNBC aims to capitalize on recent ratings boosts.
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, MSNBC’s primetime viewership has surged by 77%, with total daily viewership climbing by 34%.
Kutler is expected to announce further programming changes in the coming weeks.
What’s Next For MSNBC?
Other notable changes include the possible elevation of Jen Psaki, whose show “Inside with Jen Psaki” has become MSNBC’s top-rated weekend program.
Sources suggest Psaki may take over the coveted 9 p.m. ET slot following Rachel Maddow’s reduced weekly schedule.
Additionally, Kutler is eyeing fresh talent, including Politico’s White House correspondent Eugene Daniels and NYU law professor Melissa Murray.
With these strategic shifts, MSNBC aims to reinforce its brand while navigating its recent corporate spinoff from Comcast.
Joy Reid’s Legacy At MSNBC
Before “The ReidOut,” Joy Reid made waves as the host of “AM Joy” from 2016 to 2020.
Her departure from primetime marks a pivotal transition for MSNBC, but her impact on political commentary remains undeniable.
As the network reshapes its future, all eyes are on how these changes will influence its influence in the ever-evolving media landscape.
Please join me in sending heartfelt prayers and positive energy to Joy Reid as she embarks on her next chapter.
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