Joy Reid Unfiltered: Black Identity, Bold Truths, Fashion, and a Little Paranormal Tea

Buckle up, because this episode goes off the rails the way only our show can. Today we have Joy Reid! Yes, Joy freakin’ Reid, the first Black woman primetime news anchor, New York Times bestselling author, and the woman who tells it like it is. We jump right into the deep end with, what else, dolls! It’s an obsession in this house, as you all know. We talk Mr. and Ms. Potatohead, Baby That–a-Way, custom dolls, and then we go thataway talking about Joy’s ascendance to make primetime news history, and how her Jamaican godmother won’t let it go. The tea is hot! Joy's own independent media platform is flourishing—and baby, the freedom? She said she can finally tell the truth without anyone in a suit whispering, “Um, maybe we don’t say that.” And honestly, I felt that in my spirit. We dip into the fish pond and come up with some ghost stories. The whole episode is a celebration of authenticity—and we can promise you’ve never seen Joy like this!Enjoy honeysuckles.Check out Joy's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShowEpisode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome Blaque 00:55 Where is the trustworthy news at?! 03:20 Fashion Talk (Joy understood the assignment) 07:11 Welcoming Joy Reid like the queen she is 10:16 Doll Collections & Childhood Memories 22:24 Gender Roles and Expectations 24:51 The Trad Wife Trend (girl…) 28:16 Joy’s Media Journey Begins 30:12 Launching a Show During a Pandemic 32:10 Jumping into Independent Media 33:07 Social Media, Truth‑Telling, and Being Real 41:04 Paranormal Moments & Ouija Shenanigans 46:07 Thank‑yous, Hugs, and GoodbyesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-up-a-kiki-with-connie-lina/id1849020008Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/200MOk48TaLRPLQvzx2UK0?si=6499dd094f704a10iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-the-cutting-up-a-kiki-wit-303161901 You can write to us at [email protected] follow us on instagram:@TheLinaBradford@TheRealConnieGirl@PrideHouseMediaThe Cutting Up: A Kiki with Connie & Lina is a Pride House Media production.Producers: Josh Rosenzweig & Matthew Breen.Graphic Design Daryl Raymond.Original Music by 808 BEACH (John “J-C” Carr & Bill Coleman), courtesy of Peace Bisquit.  Production Design by Darryl Dickens. Our very special thanks to Jason Kanner for all your support.