Fri Feb 28 18:30:00 UTC 2025: **MSNBC Shakes Up Primetime Lineup, Cancels Joy Reid’s “The ReidOut”**

NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC is undergoing a major programming shakeup, resulting in the cancellation of Joy Reid’s primetime show, “The ReidOut,” and several other changes to its weekday and weekend schedules. The news, initially leaked online over the weekend, was confirmed Monday by MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler in a memo to staff.

Reid, a prominent progressive voice, hosted “The ReidOut” since 2020. While Kutler thanked Reid for her contributions, the cancellation sparked outrage among supporters who lauded the show’s platform for marginalized voices. Reid herself expressed gratitude for the support received and pride in the show’s work, citing its coverage of issues including Black Lives Matter and the conflict in Gaza. She recently won two NAACP Image Awards for the show and her biography.

In the coming weeks, “The ReidOut” timeslot will be filled by rotating anchors, before a new ensemble news program hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez takes over in late April. These changes are part of a broader restructuring that includes:

* **Jen Psaki** moving to the 9 p.m. slot, Tuesdays through Fridays.
* **Alex Wagner** leaving her nightly show but remaining as a senior political analyst.
* **Rachel Maddow** returning to Mondays at 9 p.m. after a hiatus.
* The closing of MSNBC’s Miami operations, impacting shows like “José Díaz-Balart Reports” and “The Katie Phang Show.” Díaz-Balart will remain with NBC News, while Phang will stay with MSNBC as a legal correspondent.

These changes come amidst a leadership transition at MSNBC, with Kutler recently taking over as president, and a corporate restructuring that will separate MSNBC from NBC News later this year. The announcement also coincides with veteran NBC News anchor Lester Holt’s decision to step down from “Nightly News” by early summer. Kutler acknowledged the frustration caused by the weekend leak, expressing her desire to communicate the changes directly to staff.

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