Fight the Power with Labor and Protest: ft Katie Fang & Robert Weissman

In this episode of The Joy Reid Show, Joy discusses the complexities of Donald Trump's political influence, the rise of QAnon, and its connections to the Epstein case. The conversation highlights the unexpected emergence of Marjorie Taylor Greene as a voice of reason amidst the chaos. Joy also addresses the ongoing protests against Trump's policies, the economic challenges facing the labor movement, and the importance of public action in resisting authoritarianism. The episode culminates in a call to action for the upcoming No Kings Day 2.0, emphasizing the need for grassroots mobilization and solidarity among communities.Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview of the Show00:57The Rise of QAnon and Its Impact03:39Donald Trump's Connection to QAnon06:37Marjorie Taylor Greene: A Surprising Voice of Reason08:30The Epstein Case: A Real Conspiracy?10:37Public Response to the Epstein Files12:40Labor Market Insights and Economic Challenges15:15Victims' Voices: The Epstein Press Conference21:42The Legacy of Epstein and Victim Advocacy24:21Political Resistance and the Role of Activism28:50The Impact of Military Presence on Civil Rights31:19Labor's Role in Social Justice Movements37:00Economic Challenges Facing Communities of Color44:29Mobilizing for Change: No Kings Day 2.0 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