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Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with Donald Trump’s attorneys defending on Thursday his far-fetched claims of executive privilege in federal court in an attempt to withhold documents from the committee investigating Jan. 6. Rep. Madeleine Dean joins us with her analysis of the ongoing probe into the Capitol insurrection. Then, we explore why a certain Republican was assisted in his gubernatorial victory on Tuesday night after vowing to banish African-American author Toni Morrison from Virginia classrooms. What can the Democrats do as fake "critical race theory" madness takes off? Next, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins us on the status of the Build Back Better bill. Finally, in "The Absolute Worst," Joy raises awareness about the flood of anti-vaccine propaganda featuring younger children that is predicted by experts. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Rep Jayapal: We're trusting President Biden is going to get 51 votes in the Senate

Tiffany cross in for Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with her message that it is America who should be concerned, not just the Democrats, with the tactics that the Republican party has used to attract many of the the voters who are empowering it to do things such as engage in further voter suppression. Next, we analyze how on Wednesday Senate Democrats -- with the help of just one Republican, Alaska's Lisa Murkowski -- failed to pass the voting rights bill named after civil rights icon and former congressman, John Lewis. Then, we air Joy's amazing interview with longtime Hillary Clinton advisor Huma Abedin on her new book. All this and much more in this edition of The Reidout on MSNBC.

Politics expert: Race and racism remain in American politics because they work

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the looming threat to abortion rights in America. Then, she and her guests analyze the strategy of GOP Virginia governor candidate Glenn Youngkin, who vows to ban critical race theory from schools "on day one"--even though this field of legal scholarship is not taught outside of law schools. Next, Jennifer Pinckney, survivor of the Charleston church massacre, also joins Joy after a multi-million dollar settlement was announced in response to a lawsuit filed because the FBI's background check system failed to keep the White supremacist murderer who killed her husband and 8 other victims from purchasing the gun he was legally barred from buying. Finally, in "The Absolute Worst," Joy critiques the lack of global outrage and action when it comes to trying to save the only planet we've got. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid on the looming threat to abortion rights in America

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut discussing how the progressive agenda is being maintained in the Build Back Better bill, even after negotiations with moderate Democrats have resulted in reducing the scale of the plan. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins us with the details. We also discuss Rupert Murdoch allowing elements of his media empire to spread Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, and the possible impact on our society. Plus, Kimberlé Crenshaw, a leading scholar of critical race theory, debunks the political misinterpretations of this field of study, and shines a light on the current ways this distortion is being used to undermine the goal of social equality. Then, journalist, host, and author Tamron Hall joins The ReidOut to discuss her new novel, "As The Wicked Watch." Finally, instead of "The Absolute Worst," because it is nearly Halloween, Joy Reid brings you "THE ABSOLUTE SCARIEST!"... people in today's politics. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Rep. Jayapal: Let's operate from a place of belief that we can do both bills

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with President Biden announcing a new framework for the Build Back Better bill. Ambassador Susan Rice, director of President Biden's Domestic Policy Council, and Rep. Cori Bush join us to discuss. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell denounces the new Tucker Carlson documentary for suggesting that the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection was a false flag, saying it is "a tribute video for the terrorists." Finally, in "The Absolute Worst," Joy slams the racist "tomahawk chop," a synchronized movement of the arm performed by many Atlanta Braves fans at home games, as the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros continues. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Susan Rice confident that scaled-down Build Back Better will satisfy voters

Joy Reid leads The ReidOut tonight with Trump lawyer John Eastman, who is the expected target of an upcoming subpoena from the committee investigating Jan. 6. Lauren Windsor, creator and executive producer of the political reporting web show TheUndercurrent.tv, joins us with new footage she has recorded of Eastman discussing Jan. 6. Rep. Adam Schiff of the House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection also joins us with his analysis. Then, Rep. Ro Khanna, deputy whip for the House Progressive Caucus, gives us an update on the status of the Build Back Better plan. Next, Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for governor in Virginia, joins us on the close race he he battling against Trump-backed Republican, Glenn Youngkin, who McAuliffe calls "dangerous." We then turn to the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, in which Kenosha County judge, Bruce Schroeder, is causing a controversy by stating that the three men Rittenhouse shot during a Black Lives Matter protest can be labeled rioters, looters or arsonists if the defense can prove it, but they should not be called victims because, he said it is a "loaded" word. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Rep. Schiff: There's no separating the insurrection from the White nationalist motivation behind it

Joy Reid leads The ReidOut tonight with "Beloved," the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison that tells the story of a runaway enslaved woman, and is now targeted in an ad for Republican Glenn Youngkin who is running for governor in Virginia. Joy and her panel discuss what the dynamics of this race portends. Next, Democrats announced their corporate minimum tax plan today, which would require companies that report more than $1 billion in profits to pay at least a 15 percent tax rate. Robert Reich, former labor secretary under President Clinton, joins us with his analysis. Then, we turn to Rep. Mo Brooks who is denying that he was personally involved in planning the rallies of Jan. 6, while implicating his own congressional staff. Rep. Ted Lieu joins us to discuss. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Rep. TedLieu: Marjorie Taylor Greene should not be in Congress if she's still disputing election

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with new calls from House Democrats for the expulsion of more than a half-dozen of their Republican colleagues as new reports emerge, which have not been confirmed by NBC News, alleging close involvement of certain GOP members of Congress in the planning that reportedly fueled the Capitol insurrection. Rep. Cori Bush and MSNBC analyst Malcolm Nance join The ReidOut to discuss. Then, we examine reports of the thousands of leaked internal documents from Facebook, which shed light on the social media giant's role in the debacle of Jan 6. Plus, what happens in next week's Virginia gubernatorial election -- in the same state that witnessed that vile and blatant display of hate in the Charlottesville White nationalist rally -- will determine which path the state will follow going forward. Cornell Belcher, Democratic pollster and strategist, joins Joy with his analysis. Finally, in "The Absolute Worst," Joy critiques Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for unveiling another controversial Covid-related policy. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Malcolm Nance: We are are on the cusp of an insurgency

Filling in for Joy Reid, Tiffany Cross leads this episode of The ReidOut with the progress that will impact millions of working class Americans, as it appears that Democrats are getting close to the finish line when it comes to delivering the Build Back Better agenda. But the questions we all need answers to are: what will be in it and will it include what was promised? Then, in a bipartisan vote yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives referred Steve Bannon to the Department of Justice for charges of criminal contempt. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, a member of the Jan. 6 select committee, joins us with his account of that vote. Next, we turn to the case of Miami Police Captain Javier Ortiz, who has also been the union president of the Fraternal Order of Police in south Florida. Ortiz has been the focus of numerous headlines over allegations of excessive force, false arrests, racist social media posts, and bullying. Politico's Marc Caputo shares his in-depth look at this officer, who has been called "Miami's least fireable man." All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Build Back Better is a bargain compared to Trump, Bush tax cuts expert says

Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. They discuss what is next now that the House has voted to refer Steve Bannon to the Department of Justice for criminal contempt charges. Then, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary, joins Joy to discuss the status of negotiations on the Build Back Better plan, and how the White House is working with Senators Manchin and Sinema. Plus, Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, tells us that we need to contact our senators and demand a carve out for the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation and protect our democracy. Rep. Pramila Jayapal has the latest on the status of the Progressive Caucus' agenda. Finally, Pamela Garrison, a member of the West Virginia chapter of the Poor People's Campaign, tells The ReidOut how her cohort of West Virginians really feels about Sen. Joe Manchin's policy initiatives. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Stacey Abrams: We need to do a carve out for the filibuster to protect our democracy

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the committee investigating Jan. 6 sending a strong message that they will aggressively pursue their mission by enforcing their subpoenas. Then, Joy and her panel discuss Senate Republicans opposing voting rights legislation for the third time this year. Plus, David Corn joins us on his reporting in Mother Jones that Sen. Joe Manchin is allegedly telling associates he is considering leaving the Democratic Party, if he does not get his way on the Build Back Better bill. Next, Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald joins The ReidOut, sharing her expertise on the dire situation in Haiti. Finally, in "The Absolute Worst," Joy critiques police officers and unions fighting against Covid-19 vaccine mandates. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Joy Reid: House Republicans apparently defending Bannon shirk their responsibilities

The Jan. 6 House select committee voted unanimously on Tuesday night to refer Steve Bannon to the Justice Department for criminal contempt charges for defying the subpoenas of the select committee regarding the Capitol insurrection. Leading up to this historic vote, Joy Reid and her panel discuss its ramifications, and how Merrick Garland's Justice Department may respond. Rep. Eric Swalwell also joins us with his perspective as a Trump impeachment manager. Listen to the expert analysis in this episode of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Steve Bannon referred to DOJ for criminal contempt charges in unanimous Jan. 6 House select committee vote

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