BET Talks

Joy Reid on Project 2025, Project Esther & the Urgent Need for a Civil Rights Movement

Episode Notes

Get ready for an unfiltered sit-down with the unstoppable Joy Reid! In this candid conversation with Miabelle, Joy opens up about balancing family and career,  and the freedom of hosting her own show, and what drives her passion for activism. From unpacking Project 2025 and breaking down media narratives, to sharing personal stories on motherhood, friendship, and the bravery she inherited from her mom. Joy keeps it real every step of the way.

This isn’t just about politics, it’s about power, purpose, and what’s next for one of the boldest voices in media today. Tap in and hear Joy’s powerful closing message to Black women that you won’t forget.

• 00:00 - Meet the Unstoppable Joy Reid
• 01:12 - Fun Round: This or That
• 03:16 - The Freedom of Hosting The ReidOut
• 07:05 - Becoming a News Junkie
• 09:23 - New Joys & The Podcast Life
• 11:51 - Breaking Down Crime Narratives in America
• 16:53 - A Defining Moment on Hierarchy
• 19:16 - Explaining Project 2025 & Project Esther
• 23:06 - Why She’s an Activist Journalist
• 23:51 - Why We Need a Civil Rights Movement Today
• 25:35 - Finding Bravery Through Her Mother
• 26:31 - Motherhood Through Joy’s Eyes
• 28:20 - The Power of Friendships
• 30:16 - What’s Next for Joy Reid
• 31:54 - A Powerful Closing Message for Black Women