Friday Night Live: Charlie Kirk's Untimely Death and The Media | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!
The Joy Reid Show
Streamed live on September 12, 2025
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The conversation delves into the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, exploring the implications of gun violence, media coverage, and the racial dynamics surrounding the incident. Joy Reid and Mehdi Hasan discuss the mainstream media's portrayal of Kirk, the rise of right-wing extremism, and the historical context of racial violence in America. They emphasize the need for honest discourse about political violence and the responsibility of media outlets in shaping public perception. In this conversation, Joy Reid and Michael Harriot discuss the historical context of political violence, the statistics surrounding it, and the narratives perpetuated by the right. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging the role of billionaires in shaping political discourse and the need for unity among diverse communities to combat the rising tide of extremism. The discussion also highlights the significance of understanding the motivations behind political violence and the necessity of confronting these issues head-on to ensure a more equitable future. Read Michael Harriot's post on the facts of U.S. violence here:
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Read Zeteo's post about Charlie Kirk's rhetoric here: https://zeteo.com/p/charlie-kirk-in-h...
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Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020).
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https://www.contrabandcamp.com/p/are-...
Read Zeteo's post about Charlie Kirk's rhetoric here: https://zeteo.com/p/charlie-kirk-in-h...
Get links to the articles Joy discussed on tonight's show at Joy's House here:
https://www.joyannreid.com/p/tjrs-ext...
ABOUT JOY REID:
Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020).
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