(DCWatchdog.com) – In great news for Americans embracing fairness and common sense, MSNBC’s new president, Rebecca Kutler, has shown the door to “The ReidOut” and its host, Joy Reid.
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This cancellation marks a significant turning point as MSNBC struggles to keep up with Fox News in the ratings battle.
MSNBC has decided to cancel Joy Reid’s program, “The ReidOut,” amid a sweeping reorganization under the leadership of new network president Rebecca Kutler.
This overhaul comes as MSNBC aims to reshape its content amidst falling ratings and increased competition from conservative media outlets like Fox News.
Reid’s show, which held the 7 p.m. Eastern Time slot, will be replaced by a new panel show featuring Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend as co-hosts.
The move is touted as Kutler’s first major shift in her new role, signaling a fresh start for the network.
Meanwhile, longtime hosts like Alex Wagner are also feeling the impact with Wagner losing her anchor position to make way for Rachel Maddow’s return to nightly coverage.
This programming revamp at MSNBC is seen as a direct response to the network’s declining viewership, which heavily trailed behind that of Fox News.
Notably, Reid had become a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump, yet her viewership dropped sharply after his election.
Kutler seems to be preparing more significant changes as MSNBC plans an expansion with a new bureau in Washington DC and key roles reinvigorated, The New York Post reports.
The ambitious overhaul goes beyond just Reid’s dismissal.
NBCUniversal intends to spin off MSNBC to focus on its core offerings like NBC and Bravo.
Reid, who signed a new contract last year, finding herself stepping down, seemed to be aligned with TV news divisions cutting back on journalists critical of Trump—the widely perceived trend after CNN similarly isolated Jim Acosta.
Reid’s criticism occasionally made executives at Comcast uneasy, and it’s no surprise her exit aligns with this strategic realignment.
After nearly five years, Joy Reid’s evening news program on MSNBC is coming to a close next week. "The ReidOut," which held the 7 p.m. primetime slot, will be replaced by a new panel show. Learn more #OnTheGrio 👇🏾:https://t.co/gnxuAoVsfQ
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Moving forward, MSNBC plans to bring in familiar faces, including former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, to anchor a primetime slot.
Though these changes may rile the feathers of MSNBC’s traditional audience, they highlight the turbulent times for networks seeking broad appeal.
Joy Reid, a vocal presence on MSNBC since 2014, earned a reputable spot with “The ReidOut” in 2020.
Her departure might dishearten fans, sparking debate over whether MSNBC’s pivot will succeed in rejuvenating its standing against its more competitive peers.
Only time will tell if the new programming lineup will regain viewer trust and boost MSNBC’s ratings.
The results of this shake-up might not be immediately visible, but what remains clear is Kutler’s determination to redefine MSNBC’s strategy to combat its falling viewership.
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