SPECIAL PREVIEW OF MONDAY'S COUNTDOWN PODCAST: Of course MSNBC's firing of Joy Reid was racist. They've only had four women of color host their own shows. They've now fired them ALL 🤦🏼‍♂️ New pod drops at 12:15 AM Eastern tonight. - ThreadSky

olbermann.bsky.social • 5 days ago

SPECIAL PREVIEW OF MONDAY'S COUNTDOWN PODCAST:

Of course MSNBC's firing of Joy Reid was racist. They've only had four women of color host their own shows. They've now fired them ALL 🤦🏼‍♂️

New pod drops at 12:15 AM Eastern tonight.

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rockgirldesigns.bsky.social•5 days ago

I dare them to fire Simone! If they're not scared. Lol

gruntmusic.bsky.social•5 days ago

I remember years ago when you introduced us to Rachel Maddow on your show. Props.

courtneybrown.bsky.social•5 days ago

Where is the lie?
#istandwithjoyannreid

dragonsupplex.bsky.social•5 days ago

Are there ANY SHOWS on MSNBC that have strong ratings? Not being a turd. I'm legit asking.

IMO, her firing has some to do with race but has more to do with her progressive opinions. MSNBC isnt progressive. It's for mainstream Democrats. Joy wont carry water on GAZA like the others. Watch out, Ayman

fraz1.bsky.social•5 days ago

No Surprise! MSNBC does not want to offend Trump. Who will be next on their list?

MSNBC, please do not use ratings as an excuse.

blowen.bsky.social•5 days ago

wdforetee.bsky.social•5 days ago

God bless Joy. She’s a treasure and I expect this BS firing to lead to bigger and better things for her. 👊🏿👊🏻

floracalendula.bsky.social•5 days ago

I see [touches own temples] an opportunity for two great newspeople to provide great news together... somehow.

notatrillionaire.bsky.social•5 days ago

Hey Keith how about Sanders and Steele.

velvetllama.bsky.social•5 days ago

They placed them in her spot, I like them both but still.

msmagicdishes.bsky.social•5 days ago

Stephanie Ruhl is a crypto racist Karen who literally denigrated Meghan Markle for revealing the horrific racism she encountered in the UK.
I stopped watching MSNBC because they kept Morning Joe on the air after they slithered down to Demon Lake to lick 47s skeeve hole.
I hope Maddow walks out.

the92.bsky.social•5 days ago

I am glad Dr Eddie Gladue set her straight about the real reason for Trump’s win and it wasn’t eggs like she kept blathering on about.

fountain11.bsky.social•5 days ago

Sad doesn't begin to describe my mood at the firing of Joy Reid. Joy, you have fans in Arizona and Florida who love you ❤️

gsingleton.bsky.social•5 days ago

Apparently MSNBC got a call.

brownsman.bsky.social•5 days ago

I quit watching MSNBC after the election and firing Joy Reid certainty isn't going to bring me back as a viewer.

donnastanleydieter.bsky.social•5 days ago

Meidas has sent up a trial balloon. If Joy catches it and her contract allows her to, it could be a dynamic partnership.
See you in the morning, Keith. Kindest greetings to the Canine Empire.

bearskoolaid.bsky.social•5 days ago

MSNBC doesn’t care about dems. Just ratings!

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

Alica Menendez is the daughter of a former Democratic senator and Symone Sanders worked for VP Harris and is a longtime Democratic operative. Michael Steele is a never Trump Republican who saw the light years ago. Their weekend show was very good, so I guess I respectfully disagree.

bearskoolaid.bsky.social•5 days ago

And yet they fired a big voice for liberal agendas. I wish MSNBC was an effective mouthpiece for dems like Fox is for MAGA. But it’s not even close. Sadly 24 hr news has lead to 23 hr opinion and propaganda. And Fox’s is way more effective. To be clear I never watch Fox.

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

Fox tells its viewers what they want to hear. They have more viewers, but up until the election MSNBC was always running a strong second, with CNN third. Personally I spend way more political viewing time nowadays on YouTube at channels MeidasTouch, Brian Tyler Cohen and the never Trump Bulwark.

lizlamb.bsky.social•5 days ago

Of course - control the media - a step in the Fascist's handbook.

sammedio.bsky.social•5 days ago

Aside from occasionally watching Lawrence, we have stopped watching MSNBC. It is circling the drain.

cmjinmadison.bsky.social•5 days ago

@fantasyyeti.bsky.social
😤

fantasyyeti.bsky.social•5 days ago

She sucks.

vtament.bsky.social•5 days ago

Not a good look…at the very least…hmmm

vicstar64.bsky.social•5 days ago

Wow what excuse did they use for firing her?

laminx.bsky.social•5 days ago

They will probably claim numbers or something.

the92.bsky.social•5 days ago

Low ratings is what they are claiming. Well if that’s true then get rid of Mika and Joe.

mercy101.bsky.social•4 days ago

I can’t imagine Ari Melber having better ratings than Joy. We know why they chose her. The chipping away has begun.

bevimac.bsky.social•5 days ago

They fell from grace real quick. I always thought that Joe treated Mika like a door mat and she sat there and took it , like the mouse she is.

laminx.bsky.social•5 days ago

He talks all over her an it’s annoying.

laminx.bsky.social•5 days ago

🎯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

prhertz.bsky.social•5 days ago

But Keith, they’re replacing her with a panel consisting of a woman of color, a woman with an Hispanic background, and a man of color.

motherprophet.bsky.social•5 days ago

We love you, Keith!

goodjo70.bsky.social•5 days ago

rarely look now. ugh

elmer75.bsky.social•5 days ago

We get it. Hiring them is not racist. Firing them is racist. Everything is racist

msweet5.bsky.social•4 days ago

Bye MSNBC

hkishigobenese.bsky.social•5 days ago

I thought there was a boycott of msnbc? What difference does cancelling her show make? Reid, Maddow, Hayes, Wallace all pounced on Biden after the debate “HE’s TOO OLD!!” Remember that? I do. I’m still pissed about it.

hkishigobenese.bsky.social•5 days ago

Simone Sanders? Alex Wagner?

indynet.bsky.social•5 days ago

They were fine while she was the bane of progressives.

deweydiva1.bsky.social•5 days ago

We need to get her back!!!

gypsydawg.bsky.social•5 days ago

Okay. But is it racism based upon what the company/execs want or what the viewership wants?

The viewership sort of dictates what shows are kept and which get dropped. You don't keep a show that nobody watches because you then lose advertiser dollars. Thus, you lose paychecks.

not2late4u.bsky.social•5 days ago

[reposting] I believe this is more nuanced. She is being replaced by Symone, Michael, and Alicia.

One could argue for the racist reasons for sure but maybe not so fast. It might have been more about her views of Palestinians and being too anti-MAGA.

I could be wrong.
@floracalendula.bsky.social

floracalendula.bsky.social•5 days ago

So... BIPOC who are willing to bend the knee? I hope not. I mean, big media conglomerate, so I do not have much faith.

not2late4u.bsky.social•4 days ago

It's disheartening to recall @joyannreid.bsky.social sitting at the same table with @maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social and @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com during some of the most consequential moments of the last year, and now she is gone and they are still there, yucking it up. #sad

the92.bsky.social•5 days ago

He clearly said solo anchored by a woman of color.

not2late4u.bsky.social•5 days ago

Totally get that. Tiffany Cross got cut a couple years ago too. Symone used to have her own show. I do believe in my humble opinion that is was not just about race. I'm pissed but wanted to be open to a little more nuance with my comment. I would love to know more about why from the source.

not2late4u.bsky.social•5 days ago

is = it

spartan47.bsky.social•5 days ago

Meadow and O’Donell are probably next! I smell a rat it’s either Trump or Musk maybe both?

julie-613.bsky.social•5 days ago

That is so so disappointing! If she is part of the DEI program elimination it's a travesty! There's going to be a reckoning in America! Trump, Musk & the Republicans want to shake things up but they have know idea what Americans in America are all about! 🇺🇲

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

Uh, she’s being replaced by two African Americans and a Cuban American. Don’t think it’s a DEI thing.

shortyboxcar.bsky.social•5 days ago

Keith calling out Rachel is poetic

bevimac.bsky.social•5 days ago

It was Keith Olberman who MADE Rachel Madow, I remember when he got her, her own show.

twiggynaomi.bsky.social•4 days ago

Got to have the diversity fire.... 😫

bonnelle.bsky.social•5 days ago

I’m willing to bet it’s more her stance on Gaza that got her fired. Connect the dots…Mehdi, Joy. Look out Aymon.

kaosdevice.bsky.social•5 days ago

I relayed the anecdote of you remembering when you had met Bill Maher for the first time today to much amusement.

"YOU!"

savagetwin.bsky.social•5 days ago

When I get upset, I make a picture and post. I wish I had a million followers in every social media platform. But although I'm up there in age, there is nothing wrong with my voice and fingers. Plus sis is a prof librarian who can get me emails with speed.

kirstenme.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you, Keith, for telling it like it is. I'm disappointed that the other folks on MSNBC aren't standing up for Joy by handing in their resignation letters. I remember how you brought Rachel onto your show during the W administration. I was appalled when MSNBC let you go and no one stood up...

kirstenme.bsky.social•5 days ago

...for you. Same with Melissa Harris-Perry, one of the most thoughtful and brilliant voices of our time. MSNBC gives the illusion of liberalism, but when push comes to shove, it's as corporate as the others. I have missed your voice on politics so much.

notatrillionaire.bsky.social•5 days ago

To be on the air you need ratings and sponsers. Get over it. Networks are a business. Would you rather not have msnbc on the air?

kirstenme.bsky.social•5 days ago

Of course not, but I want them to quit quashing any voice of resistance. They ditched Mehdi Hassan as well, a brilliant voice. I suppose Ayman will be next. The network impoverishes itself every time it fires a strong voice.

jfergus13.bsky.social•5 days ago

I was thinking about Melissa Harris-Perry today and how much I miss her.

cheato56.bsky.social•5 days ago

How long before the fire steele and simone

velvetllama.bsky.social•5 days ago

Imagine word of her firing got out after she won the NAACP Image award. I suspect that dweeb they hired with practically no experience was behind this. Joy was not afraid to speak about the atrocities going on in Gaza and Project 2025 + Drumpf. She angered many for actually doing her job.

conscientiousice.bsky.social•5 days ago

prairiegirl.bsky.social•5 days ago

Joy was a treasure

kirkfrederic.bsky.social•5 days ago

Firing Joy is a huge mistake

bevimac.bsky.social•5 days ago

I always liked Joy, She is one down to earth, smart and knowledgeable woman!

karlajmoore.com•5 days ago

Boston Globe is reporting MSNBC is replacing Reid with a show led by Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez...

So...

Well, this is awkward.

Have a great show, Keith!

nhmama.bsky.social•5 days ago

Looking at the comments I am seeing a lot more trolls on here than there used to be………

nhmama.bsky.social•5 days ago

What?!?! My little one has been sick so I guess I missed this - @joyannreid.bsky.social got fired from MSNBC??????????? WTF! If this is true I need to see some action from @maddow.msnbc.com & @chrislhayes.bsky.social or I’m officially done w/ MSNBC

buck2wheat.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yup.

foreverbloomingca.bsky.social•5 days ago

What I didn’t know they fired Joy Reid!!! She is the bomb! Omg stupid stupid msnbc

schadenfreude666.bsky.social•5 days ago

the master at work....

louisajk.bsky.social•5 days ago

Indeed. Go after one minority, and all other minorities cease to be safe. Hmmn, wonder who'll be next? Someone gay? Um, perhaps a gay anchor who goes after Russian mobsters & the fossil fuel lobby? Or is she just so damn white that for now she can wing it, with a pen-click and a concerned frown?

schmucko.bsky.social•3 days ago

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/4/27/17286392/joy-reid-msnbc-lgbtq-gay-hack

https://www.timesofisrael.com/msnbc-host-joy-reid-criticized-jews-ariel-sharon-in-old-blog-posts/

https://youtu.be/6DPczuT9hb4?si=3clQSGnOKWyDaLIG

blake84.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thanks God the other MSNBc hosts are all going to walk out in solidarity for their colleague! Right?

wiselatina626.bsky.social•5 days ago

Glad I didn't watch any news shows 👀

thisisshe1.bsky.social•5 days ago

I wouldn't be surprised if they aren't already eyeing @symonedsanders.bsky.social and @katiephang.bsky.social . Bunch of despicable bigots.🤬

karlajmoore.com•5 days ago

Boston Globe is reporting MSNBC is replacing Reid with a show led by Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez.

thisisshe1.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yep! The team currently from @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social .

vmaz.bsky.social•5 days ago

It’s shocking and depressing

dmooney9.bsky.social•5 days ago

Turned off @msnbc.com long ago. Never regretted it

sricvs75.bsky.social•5 days ago

100%. Melissa Perry Harris, Tamron Hall, Tiffany Cross and now Joy Reid. Alex Wagner was demoted to a correspondent. MSNBC wants a more progressive news channel and Joy Reid was the only one with no filter (and rightly so) about Trump and his administration. I’m sticking to independent news channel

wickedferal.bsky.social•5 days ago

They started this shit after krasnov's first term with Tamron Hall who worked NBC & MSNBC. They replaced her with Megyn Kelly in 2017. And Hall opted out of her contract instead of taking a lesser role. They paid Kelly millions to get rid of her she was so awful.

ilkefingers.bsky.social•5 days ago

We all need to boycott MSNBC into extinction. There are no other options.

bevimac.bsky.social•5 days ago

And Joe and Mika still at their desks! Why?

nancy19808.bsky.social•5 days ago

Because they bow to their orange master

the92.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yep.

bluedee2024.bsky.social•5 days ago

MSNBC is racist? I thought only Fox news was. Hmmm.

schmucko.bsky.social•3 days ago

Perhaps #MSNBC shouldn’t have hired racist homophobes to begin with?

legalleo.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yah - they nearly fired Symone Sanders but then stuck her in there with Alicia & Michael - otherwise Alicia & Symone would’ve been gone. Tiffany Cross, Joy Reid, Melissa Harris-Perry, Alex Wagner… all gone! But good news: they still have Joe, Mika & Katy yay! (Sarcasm)-is this because Rashida gone?

cambriaclover.bsky.social•5 days ago

Haley Jackson, Yasmine Vassougian, Zerlina Maxwell, too.

legalleo.bsky.social•5 days ago

Hallie Jackson is not a person of color which is what the original poster was talking about. However, I agree with you regarding Yasmin and Zerlina, those Zerlina was mostly on Peacock. Hallie was moved to NBCNow and I think she’s still there.

legalleo.bsky.social•5 days ago

…Although* Zerlina was on Peacock…

bluedot888.bsky.social•5 days ago

…to high heaven!

revmarymartin.bsky.social•5 days ago

Taken to its logical conclusion, read between the lines...

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

So she’s being replaced Symone Sanders and Alecia Menendez. Taken to its logical conclusion…🤨

revmarymartin.bsky.social•4 days ago

Two for one in the short term = optics and demotions

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•4 days ago

Sure.🤣

revmarymartin.bsky.social•4 days ago

I any case, this Rhodes scholar will be ok. We are used to overcoming challenges...

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•4 days ago

Well aren’t you special.

mayoroffunkytown.bsky.social•5 days ago

She was replaced by two African Americans and a Latina. The racist angle simply doesn't track.

politicsman123.bsky.social•5 days ago

Old white guy crying about racism to black people? Top tier virtue signaler right here. If this guy was my dad I’d off myself.

irishgal77.bsky.social•5 days ago

I am guessing most on this thread have never watched The Weekend show, which is what she is being replaced with...it's my go to, far more anti-Trump then most of the MSNBC line up.
I liked Joy but I'm good with this replacement.

nadojacksie.bsky.social•5 days ago

All for more Weekend but any number of weak MSNBC slots can be replaced. Starting with the very tired 4-hr re-tread tripe that is Morning Joe; the banal Tur; Mitchell's former spot...
Joy's a strong intellect. Questions & speaks truth to power. Which is why.
And please miss us w/more Psaki. Pablum.

the92.bsky.social•5 days ago

I have watched both and god forbid a black woman solo anchors a show.

irishgal77.bsky.social•5 days ago

well that's true also.
However, a trio of brilliant POC is better than it could have turned out.

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

Exactly. Me 2. I’m old enough to remember back in 2017 MSNBC hiring Greta what’s her name and Hugh Fucking Hewitt! That was bad and they didn’t last long. This certainly is not that. (That said I won’t watch Vichy Joe and Mika. Their bending at the knee was cowardly capitulation.)

cambriaclover.bsky.social•5 days ago

Oh, yes, I was just thinking about Greta.

What was she, like 1/10th of a scaramucci? Lol

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

It wasn’t long. 6 months, tops. God awful show, too.

cambriaclover.bsky.social•5 days ago

That long...?

Wow.

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

It was so bad, maybe it just seemed that long? 😁

danlia1.bsky.social•5 days ago

THE FIRING OF JOY REID IS AN ABSOLUTELY RACIST AND COWARDLY MOVE. JOY WAS ONE OF THE BEST AT TAKING IT STRAIGHT TO TRUMP WITH NO FILTERS JUST LIKE RACHEL AND JEN. IT'S A DISGUSTING CAPITULATION TO TRUMP BY THE NEW HEAD OF MSNBC AND AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE NETWORK. TRADITIONAL MEDIA IS FAILING US ALL

bububorg.bsky.social•5 days ago

Honestly, the way they dropped Melissa Harris-Perry, it didn't surprise me.

cosmopolitan23.bsky.social•5 days ago

Get a grip Keith. Two African Americans and one Cuban American are the new hosts.

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