Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Joy-Ann (Joy) Reid is entering the podcasting world with The Joy Reid Show—a bold, unfiltered new platform that promises to deliver deep analysis, compelling interviews, and authentic commentary. Read more and watch the announcement trailer inside.
Known for her no-nonsense political insight and groundbreaking presence in broadcast journalism, Reid is now turning the volume all the way up. Her podcast aims to be equal parts intellectual, intimate, and entertaining. Produced by Image Lab Media Group and set in a cozy, basement-style studio, The Joy Reid Show allows listeners to experience her full personality—sharp, soulful, and unafraid.
The premiere episode features comedian and writer Amber Ruffin, with Newark Mayor and 2025 gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka appearing in a special preview just ahead of New Jersey’s June 10 primary. Former South African ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, is also slated as one of the first guests, setting the tone for a wide range of international and cultural voices.
Reid’s podcast will follow a rhythm: deep-dive political and cultural analysis with must-hear interviews on Mondays and Wednesdays, and “Freestyle Fridays,” where Reid engages directly with her audience through interactive conversations, fan-favorite segments like “Who Won the Week?”, and special guest appearances.
“This new podcast marks an exciting new chapter—an opportunity to reach broader audiences, build vibrant communities, and lead thoughtful conversations on the issues that matter,” said Reid in the show’s announcement. “I’m looking forward to offering a perspective that is both informed and unapologetically authentic.”
Reid also plans to integrate her loyal Joy’s House Substack community of over 160,000 subscribers into the podcast and eventually expand to a five-day-a-week schedule. With her signature mix of warmth, wit, and sharp intellect, The Joy Reid Show is set to become a vital new space for political discourse and cultural connection—especially in an election year.
For listeners seeking substance, spontaneity, and soul, The Joy Reid Show is a must-listen. Debuting June 9, the podcast will stream three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Tune in across YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
