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In this special bonus episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy sits down with Dr. Robert P. Jones to unpack the rise of White Christian Nationalism and its dangerous impact on America. They discuss Project 2025, the growing influence of white evangelicals, and how nationalism is reshaping U.S. politics. Dr. Jones dives deep into the history of Christian nationalism, its role in fueling extremism, and the challenges it poses to American democracy. He opens up about the unsettling alliance between religion and politics, the racial tensions escalating in the nation, and what’s at stake for America’s future. Check out Robbie's books in our store: White Too Long (Paperback) https://shop.joyannreid.com/KjVaA7 The end of White Christian America https://shop.joyannreid.com/Nftr7J White Too Long (Hardback) https://shop.joyannreid.com/xnd6xA SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1 #JoyReidShow #JoyAnnReid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReid #joyreidyoutube #robertjones Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Joy Reid Show 00:55 Russell Vought Hidden Camera Interview 03:00 Joel Webb Christian Statements on ICE & Immigrants 04:26 Welcome, Dr. Robert P Jones! 07:39 The Bubble Demographic Education Growing Up 11:40 The Moment Curiosity Opens the Bubble 14:03 The Public Religion Institute 18:34 Barack Obama's Impact on White Christians 25:27 The Whiteness Conception of Dr. Robert 29:06 The Racism Anxiety in White Christianity 33:58 The Hate Epidemic Data 38:27 The "Chosen Ones" Embracing the Losing Side 42:02 Donald Trump's Administration Logic 46:52 White Narrative on the History as a Torture Argument 50:22 The Desire of Ethnic Cleansing in the USA 56:25 The Radicalization of Young White Christians 1:00:26 How to Do a Wake-Up Call on the Opposite Side 1:04:32 Bonus Question ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the scariest issue facing America today? Is it ICE terrorizing neighborhoods and tackling brown children and their fathers on the way to school? Is it our senile wannabe fuhrer wandering lost in front of Japanese dignitaries? The cutting of SNAP benefits amidst the still ongoing government shutdown, leaving thousands of Americans starving and without pay? Is it Project 2025 and all the ways it plans to turn the United States into another Russia? NOPE! It's the brown, Muslim immigrant who wants to be Mayor of NYC! Zohran Mamdani continues to be the Democratic Socialist boogie man haunting Republicans AND the Democrats. Tonight on TJRS we are joined by our friend in triggering the right: Wajahat Ali as well as Rep Andre Carson to discuss the not so subtle Islamaphobia and racism that underpins much of the hand-wringing about a potential Mamdani Mayoral term. We are also joined by Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey to discuss the ravages Trump's ending of SNAP benefits is doing to American families. Followed by representatives Ro Khanna, and Jonathan Jackson to discuss the racist gerrymandering of red states and the potential passing of Prop 50. Next, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, followed by Jordan Wood of Maine both of whom are running in Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate join us talk about a wide range of issues including tax cuts vs healthcare, the Nazi-esque tattoo of another Maine primary candidate, the racist attacks against Rep Krishnamoorthi lobbed by people on the right, and what changes are needed in the way the Democratic Party operates. Finally, all of this culminates in a very cute and fuzzy (and much needed) moment of Joy! All of this tonight on The Joy Reid Show. SPONSORS: Tonight's sponsor is Defending Our Neighbors Fund. Powered by people like you, the Defending Our Neighbors Fund is providing access to lifesaving legal aid to families in crisis. But they urgently need your help to meet unprecedented demand. Donate now at defendingourneighbors.org/fund. GUEST SOCIALS: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Website: www.rajaforil.com Jordan Wood Website: www.electjordan.com Wajahat Ali X: @WajahatAli IG: @intawajahat Rep Andre Carson IG, X and Youtube: @repandrecarson ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Merch: https://shop.joyannreid.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's Monday episode of TJRS, we open on the latest person on Trump's indictment "hit list", Jack Smith. We then sit down and talk with Congresswoman LaMonica McIver about her pending DOJ case and malicious prosecution. As well as her fight to take care of her constituents in the midst of the administration's systematic destruction of social safety nets like health care and SNAP. But, hey! At least billionaire Timothy Mellon can donate $130 million to our troops to head of any type of military coup. We move on then to discuss Joy's proposal that Donald J Trump is not such a wholly different creature than his Republican predecessor George "Dubya" Bush. We go over Bush's many crimes, some of which you may have forgotten, and in doing so look at the many ways in which the right's playbook never really changes. It only escalates. Speaking of the playbook, it's being made increasingly clear that the orange oligarch has every intention of violating the constitution and snatching himself a third term. Meanwhile his handlers attempt to sell this flagrant demolition of our democracy with religion. Specifically the Anti-Christ... hm. And finally for tonight's moment of Joy, early voting has begun in NYC and we hear a rousing speech from the hopeful future Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. --- Shoutout to our sponsors starting with The Tamsen Show, which you can listen to new episodes of every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. As well as 120Life which you can try for 20% off if you use the code “JOY” or “R-E-I-D” at checkout at 120life.com. --- ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Merch: https://shop.joyannreid.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's Freestyle Friday we are joined by author and investigative journalist, Vicki Ward to discuss Demolition Don's destruction of the east wing to build a Qatar-esque golden ballroom, including the reinforcement of an underground bunker. Her book "The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy" is also available on our shop: https://shop.joyannreid.com/products/idaho-four-an-american-tragedy?tid=rVleotVL10 Next we are joined by John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association to discuss the damage Trump's draconian tariffs and side deals with Argentina are doing to American farmers. Following that, Virginia Representative Jennifer McClellan comes on to discuss the evisceration of SNAP benefits and programs for seniors under Trump's shutdown. In the second hour, TJRS is excited to welcome Oren Lomena of the hip hop group the Food Chain, who you may recognize from a certain intro. He comes on with Chad Brown, former professional football player and Charles Johnson former quarterback for the University of Colorado’s 1991 National Championship team to discuss the White House's latest distraction attempt from the Epstein Files: attacking Black Athletes. Specifically the Kash Patel FBI going after Black NBA players and coaches for alleged sports gambling. Finally, our Friday Fun Day panel: Joshua Doss (nationally recognized pollster and data analyst) and Molly Jong-Fast (writer, journalist, and political commentator), join the show to discuss the Democrats' ongoing refusal to endorse New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as well as a crying ICE officer's DUI arrest and racist outburst. Lastly a shout out to @ kendahllandreth on TikTok for giving us our Moment of Joy with her hilarious parody White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Tonight's sponsor was MSIUnitedStates.org. Text "REID" to 511 511 or follow the link to donate and give one girl contraception for four years. That’s four years to stay in school, follow her dreams, and build her future. Thank you. GUEST SOCIALS: John Boyd Jr. X: @JWBoydNBFA IG: @johnboydjr Johnboydjr.com Blackfarmers.org Rep. Jennifer McClellan Youtube/X/IG/Threads: @repmcclellan Bluesky: @mcclellan.house.gov Oren Lomena IG: @goodnews_travelfast Chad Brown X: @chadbrown94 Charles Johnson IG & X: @cj5downs Joshua Doss IG: @doss.discourse X: @dossdiscourse https://hitstrat.com/member/joshua-doss/ ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Merch: https://shop.joyannreid.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses the current political climate in America, focusing on the actions of federal agencies like ICE and the psychological tactics being employed against marginalized communities. Joy and her guest, Fernand Amandi, delve into the violence being enacted against black and brown communities, the fear of ethnic cleansing, and the broader implications for American governance and democracy. Next Repressentative-Elect Adelita Grijalva joins the show to discuss House Speaker Mike Johnson's continued refusal to swear her in and the perhaps not so secret reasons why, underneath all of his excuses. Joy then moves on to talk about Paul "A bit of a Nazi streak" Ingrassia the Trump nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, who has declined the position in the light of his disturbing racist, pro-Nazi, comments being made public. Joy is then joined by Louisiana political activist and consultant Gary Chambers Jr and local Mississippi District Attorney Scott Colom as the three discuss the shifting political landscape in the South, particularly focusing on the power of the Black vote and the need for Democratic investment in Southern campaigns. Lastly Randi Weingarten the President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) comes on to the show to talk about her newly out book "Why Fascists Fear Teachers". Which is available at shop.joyannreid.com, Fernand Amandi X: @AmandiOnAir Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva Instagram/Facebook: adelitaforcongress X: @AdelitaForAZ Bluesky: @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social Gary Chambers Jr. IG and X: @garychambersjr Scott Colom x: scott_colom ig: scott_colom tiktok: scott.colom fb: Scott Colom for US Senate scottcolom.com Randi Weingarten X: @rweingarten ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy Reid sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre to unpack her decision to leave the Democratic Party and go independent. They discuss Biden’s debate fallout, the internal fractures within the party, and the growing threat of authoritarianism through Project 2025. KJP opens up about betrayal, loyalty, and finding her voice outside the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On tonight's Moral Monday episode of The Joy Reid Show we get a preview of the upcoming primary elections by talking to several candidates who are fighting for the rights of their constituents and standing up to the Trump regime. These include Rep. Justin Pearson, Rep. Jolanda Jones-RX , and Sen. Mike Simmons. We then speak to the Mayor of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson, who remains steadfast on the front lines against the attempted fascist takeover of Americas cities. We also discus the Administrations trolling attacks on individual Americans for their personal social media posts, all while protecting their self-proclaimed Nazi Republican "Youth". Our guest Esosa Osa joins us for that conversation. Lastly Reverend Bishop Barber joins us to give a word on leading a movement on fighting back against autocracy and want. All of this tonight on The Joy Reid Show. Thanks again to our sponsor MSI Reproductive Choices. You can give tax free at: MSIunitedstates.org or text ‘REID’ to 511-511 Check out the Black Out Report here: https://blackoutreport.org/ --- ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tonight's Freestyle Friday episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy sits down with LaTosha Brown of the Black Voters Matter Fund to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court decision that could spell the end of the Voting Rights Act. Dean Obeidalla, host of the Dean Obeidallah Show joins us to talk about JD Vance's apologia for the young Republicans leaked, racist, anti-semitic and homophobic group chat, as well as, Zohran Mamdani's performance in the NYC mayoral debate, and 45's "Arc-Du-Donald Trump" bizarre plan for the nation's capitol. Maribel Hernandez Rivera of the ACLU joins us to discuss Saturday's No Kings rallies, and to give advice on how to stay safe at protests. AND OF COURSE Boston-based musical comedian Robby Roadsteamer comes on to talk about his detainment by ICE in Portland and to share his insights on the power of absurdism in the face of fascism and cruelty. Lastly, our merch store is finally live! Head on over to shop.joyannreid.com and enter the discount code "FREESTYLE" to get 15% off from 6pm to 11:59pm tonight! --- LATOSHA BROWN: https://blackvotersmatterfund.org DEAN OBEIDALLAH: IG & X: @deanobeidallah https://deanobeidallah.substack.com/ MARIBEL HERNADEZ RIVERA: IG:@aclu_nationwide TikTok: @aclu Bluesky: @aclu.org ROBBY ROADSTREAMER IG & TikTok: @robbyroadsteamer X: @robbyroadsteame https://www.youtube.com/user/robbyroadsteamer --- ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation delves into the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the current legal challenges it faces, particularly in the context of a Supreme Court case involving Louisiana's redistricting efforts. Joy Reid interviews Janai Nelson, who argued for the preservation of voting rights before the Supreme Court Wednesday morning. With April Albright of Black Voters Matter Fund, Joy discusses the grassroots efforts to defy the Roberts court. The dialogue also touches on the cultural legacy of D'Angelo, reflecting on the impact of black artists on American culture and the importance of health awareness in the black community. Joy and Ashley Allison discuss the tragic, early death of neo-soul icon D'angelo, the evolution of hip hop across generations, and the significance of black media ownership (Ashley now owns The Root.)In hour two, Joy discusses the revelations of racism within a major young Republican organization and why conservative media stooge Stephen A. Smith will never win right wing Republicans' love. Next, Joy and journalist Tara Palmeri delve into the Epstein files, the soft treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell, and the financial networks surrounding the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The show closes with an update on ICE violence throughout the country, including the arrest of a costumed comedian for mocking the masked feds. And we end with a Moment of Joy from New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.To support LDF click here:https://www.naacpldf.org/To support Black Voters Matter Fund click here:https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/You can find Tara Palmeri's journalism here:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tara+palmeri #supremecourt #scotus #vra #votingrightsact #votingrights #blackvotersmatter #epsteinfiles #trumpregime #ice #epsteinfiles #occupiedamerica ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this in-depth "Basement Series" interview, Joy Reid sits down with former Congresswoman Cori Bush for a powerful and personal conversation about her time in "The Squad," the monumental forces that worked to oust her, and why she's running to reclaim her seat. Cori opens up about the $15 million Apac-backed campaign that defeated her, revealing the direct threats she received for advocating a Gaza ceasefire and the pressure from within her own party to stay silent. She details her complicated relationship with Wesley Bell, who assured her he wouldn't run against her before a pro-Israel-backed primary challenge. Bush also addresses the DOJ investigation into her husband and security services, her activism rooted in the Ferguson uprising, and the urgent need for a Democratic Party that fights unapologetically for the poor and marginalized. This is a raw look at the realities of power, money, and resistance in modern American politics. SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1#JoyReidShow #JoyAnnReid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReid #JoyReidYouTube #CoriBush #APAC #thesquad Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: The Political Legacy of MO's 1st District 4:20 Cori Bush's 2026 Campaign Announcement 7:06 Interview Start: Why She's Running Again 9:22 The Implied Contrast with Current Rep. Wesley Bell 12:45 The Recorded Phone Call with Wesley Bell 17:36 The Gaza Ceasefire Resolution and Death Threats 25:16 Wesley Bell's Pivot and Apac's $15 Million Campaign 33:11 The Inside View of Apac's Power and Tactics 39:04 The 2021 Infrastructure Bill and Betrayal of Build Back Better 44:49 The Democratic Party's Disconnect from Poverty 54:16 Meeting Her Husband and The Security Ethics Investigation 59:40 The Weaponized DOJ Investigation Under Trump 1:01:58 Rapid Fire Policy: Tariffs, Blue Cities, Immigration 1:12:26 Abortion Rights, the ERA, and Biden's Legacy on Gaza 1:16:00 The Gaza Ceasefire Deal and Lasting Damage 1:19:33 Rebuilding for Black Women and Flipping the Tables 1:23:54 First Priorities if Re-elected in 2026 1:24:23 Lightning Round: Walk-On Songs and St. Louis Ribs 1:29:16 Closing Remarks ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices