Joy Reid has spoken out for the first time since her departure from MSNBC, sharing a candid reflection on the emotions she has experienced following the end of her primetime show, The ReidOut.

During an appearance on the Win With Black Women podcast, Reid revealed that she has gone through a whirlwind of feelings, including frustration, disappointment, and even guilt over the impact on her team.

“I’ve been through every emotion over the past several days,” she admitted, explaining that the loss of her show was difficult not just for her,

but also for the staff who worked alongside her. “I’m feeling guilt, you know, that I let my team lose their jobs.”

Despite the initial shock, Reid also expressed gratitude for the messages of support she has received from viewers and colleagues. While she acknowledged the pain of leaving MSNBC, she remains proud of the work she did on The ReidOut, believing that the show made a meaningful impact.

Reid, who had hosted The ReidOut since 2020, used the platform to address major social and political issues, including racial justice, immigration, and American politics. She reflected on the show’s significance and the topics it covered, emphasizing that she has no regrets about speaking out on important issues.