MSNBC Meltdown: Katie Phang & Joy Reid Furious After Brutal Shake-Up by New Boss

In a jaw-dropping shake-up at MSNBC, popular host Katie Phang has erupted in outrage after her show was axed—alongside Joy Reid and other high-profile anchors—in a sweeping overhaul orchestrated by newly minted MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler.

Phang took to social media to express her shock and disappointment, making it clear she wasn’t going quietly.

“I was stunned to learn my show had been canceled,” she wrote, emphasizing how she had worked tirelessly to amplify AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) voices in the media. “I was, and remain, proud to have been one of the few AAPI hosts with her name on a show. Representation matters.”

The drastic shake-up saw not only Phang but also Joy Reid, Jonathan Capehart, Ayman Mohyeldin, and Alex Wagner all losing their respective shows. While Phang and Capehart will remain with the network in diminished roles, Reid’s fate remains uncertain. Mohyeldin and Wagner have also been relegated to lesser positions.

Backlash Erupts Over MSNBC’s Purge

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The move has triggered fierce criticism, especially from Reid, who broke down during a Zoom call hosted by Win With Black Women. She admitted feeling a wave of emotions—from “anger and rage to disappointment and guilt”—over her team losing their jobs.

“But in the end, where I really land is just gratitude,” she stated. “My show had value.”

Reid passionately defended her past coverage of critical social issues, including Black Lives Matter and the war in Gaza, which some critics argue contributed to her declining ratings. “I am not sorry for standing up for what’s right. These things are of God.”

MSNBC’s New Direction Sparks Speculation

Sources suggest that the controversial shake-up is part of MSNBC’s broader strategy to tone down its Trump-focused coverage ahead of the 2024 election—a shift reportedly influenced by Mark Lazarus, head of NBCUniversal’s new spin-off company, SpinCo.

Rachel Maddow, the network’s biggest star, didn’t hold back in her criticism.

“Personally, I think it is a huge mistake to let Joy Reid walk out the door,” she declared on-air, adding that Reid was one of the most talented and insightful voices on the network.

What’s Next for MSNBC—and Its Displaced Stars?

With MSNBC preparing to become the flagship of a newly independent, publicly traded media company, questions swirl about what’s next for the ousted hosts. Insiders suggest that Reid is considering a move to Substack, following in the footsteps of former CNN anchor Jim Acosta.

Meanwhile, Phang has vowed to “fight the good fight” and promised that she and her displaced team members would not go down without a battle.

As MSNBC barrels toward an uncertain future, one thing is crystal clear: this shake-up has ignited a firestorm that’s far from over.