Joy Reid’s Team Left in Disarray Following MSNBC’s Emergency Session

MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler held a virtual meeting with staff members of Joy Reid’s The ReidOut after news of the show’s cancellation was leaked to the media.

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The meeting, which was intended to address concerns over the unauthorized leak, was itself recorded and later leaked to the press.

The recording was obtained by former CNN reporter Oliver Darcy, who detailed staff reactions in a report.

“Staffers expressed frustration and disbelief, outraged that they had learned of their show’s fate from reports in the press rather than leadership,” Darcy wrote.

“Others demanded answers about the reasoning behind the cancellation of The ReidOut and what it meant for their futures at the network.”

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Kutler confirmed that “the entire staff had been laid off” but assured them they would receive severance pay through April. She also encouraged them to apply for other positions within MSNBC.

Despite Kutler’s reassurances, the mood remained tense. Darcy reported that staff left the meeting “shaken” and expressed growing frustration with network leadership.

“The shock of learning about their show’s fate, married with uncertainty about what comes next, spurred significant frustration with MSNBC brass—which came through during the Sunday meeting,” Darcy wrote.

Kutler pointed to more than 100 new jobs being posted within the network as a sign of potential opportunities for displaced staff members.

However, for those who had worked on The ReidOut, the meeting only reinforced the reality that the show was officially over and their future at MSNBC remained uncertain.

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Kutler expressed regret over how the cancellation news had reached employees, with staff calling it a “terrible, terrible way to learn about our fate.”

During the meeting, Kutler was asked directly whether President Donald Trump’s standing at the network played a role in the show’s cancellation.

She denied any political influence in the decision.

“Donald Trump was not a factor,” Kutler stated. “No, it did not.”

The abrupt end of The ReidOut marks a significant shift in MSNBC’s programming, leaving staff members uncertain about their future at the progressive-leaning network.

While the network claims new roles will be available, the fallout from the show’s cancellation continues to generate tension within MSNBC’s ranks.

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