Real Fascism vs Performative Foolishness | The Joy Reid Show, Sep 08, 2025

In this engaging conversation, Joy Reid and Kara Swisher discuss the complex relationship between tech CEOs and Donald Trump, exploring the motivations behind their actions and the implications for democracy and capitalism. They delve into the influence of billionaires in politics, the future of technology and energy, and the evolving political landscape in the wake of Trump's presidency. The discussion also touches on the role of evangelical Christians in politics and the potential consequences of Trump's policies on the economy. The conversation delves into the ongoing political struggles in Missouri regarding redistricting and the citizen initiative process, highlighting the efforts of Democratic representatives to mobilize against Republican tactics. It also touches on the Palestinian experience, emphasizing the importance of personal narratives and humor in storytelling. The discussion further explores the growing empathy for Palestinians in the U.S. and the manipulation of media narratives in politics. ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Reid-Show/61576759980854/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/the-foodchain-basically-ft-jd-era ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Joy Reid Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices