MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid's Show, Staff Laid Off Amid Tensions

MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's evening news show, 'The ReidOut,' prompting a tense and emotional meeting between newly-appointed president Rebecca Kutler and Reid's staff, who learned about their layoffs through media leaks instead of direct communication. During the nearly 30-minute meeting, staff expressed frustration and disbelief, demanding clarity on the cancellation and its implications for their futures. Kutler announced that the entire staff would be laid off but would receive severance through April and encouraged them to apply for over 100 new roles being posted. The final episode of 'The ReidOut' is set to air this week, with the 7 p.m. slot transitioning to a new show hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez. The decision is part of a broader overhaul of MSNBC's programming, and Kutler denied that Donald Trump's influence played a role in Reid's termination. Many staff members and public figures have expressed sadness over Reid's departure, highlighting her significance to diverse voices in media.