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Joy Reid

Joy Reid is an American political commentator, television host, and author.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Joy Reid is an American political commentator, television host, and author. She is best known for hosting MSNBC's The ReidOut from 2020 to 2025. She previously hosted The Reid Report and AM Joy.

Early life and education

Joy Reid was born Joy-Ann M. Lomena on December 8, 1968, in New York City, New York, U.S. Available sources identify her as American and note her early life in New York.

Career

Reid built her career in journalism and political commentary, including work as a national correspondent for MSNBC. She hosted The Reid Report, AM Joy, and later The ReidOut.

Books

Reid is the author of multiple books, including Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide, The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story, and Medgar and Myrlie.

Public profile

Reid is widely identified with progressive political commentary and television analysis. Her career has included both news hosting and authorship.

Key facts

  • Reid is an American political commentator and television host.
  • She hosted The ReidOut on MSNBC from 2020 to 2025.
  • Her earlier MSNBC programs included The Reid Report and AM Joy.
  • She has written several books on U.S. politics, race, and history.
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Canadian context

Joy Reid has relevance to Canadian readers as a prominent U.S. political commentator whose MSNBC coverage and books address American politics, race, and media, topics that are often followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joy Reid?
Joy Reid is an American political commentator, television host, and author best known for hosting MSNBC's The ReidOut.
When was Joy Reid born?
She was born on December 8, 1968.
What shows did Joy Reid host?
She hosted The Reid Report, AM Joy, and The ReidOut on MSNBC.
What books has Joy Reid written?
Her books include Fracture, The Man Who Sold America, and Medgar and Myrlie.
What is Joy Reid known for?
She is known for political commentary on television and for hosting The ReidOut on MSNBC.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_Reid
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, MSNBC roles, and published books.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5211207/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, MSNBC biography, and prior hosting roles.
  3. Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B010GPFDXW
    Supports: Author bio, education, MSNBC hosting history, and listed books.
  4. The Harry Walker Agency — https://www.harrywalker.com/speakers/joy-ann-reid
    Supports: Career summary, hosting history, authorship, and Harvard graduation claim.