Joy Reid Exits MSNBC Amid Major Programming Restructuring Under New President Rebecca Kutler
Joy Reid concludes her tenure at MSNBC as part of a significant programming overhaul led by President Rebecca Kutler, sparking both criticism and praise.
Joy Reid's show canceled in programming shakeup at MSNBC
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Joy Reid, a prominent MSNBC host, will leave the network as part of a restructuring led by new President Rebecca Kutler. Reid's show, "The ReidOut," is being canceled after her criticisms of Trump raised tensions with Comcast executives. She has been with MSNBC since 2014, and her last episode is scheduled for this week. The 7 p.m. slot will be filled by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele. The lineup changes reflect Kutler's commitment to reshaping MSNBC's programming during its transition from Comcast. This move has provoked mixed reactions from both liberal and conservative commentators.
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Joy Reid's show was canceled as part of a major programming shake-up under new MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler, following a significant dip in ratings since the 2024 election.
The 7 p.m. slot will be filled by a new panel-style program hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele.
The change reflects a broader effort by MSNBC to refresh its lineup and boost ratings under new President Rebecca Kutler, as the network navigates its transition from Comcast.
The cancellation has sparked mixed reactions from both liberal and conservative commentators, with some expressing support for Reid and others criticizing the move.
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