Autocracy In Overdrive: Mahmoud Khalil, Genocide & Texas | The Joy Reid Show LIVE, Aug 11, 2025

In this episode of the show, Joy speaks in-depth with former Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil about his arrest and detention, which he endured for more than 100 days with no charges. Then, she speaks with author and internationally renowned global economic scholar, Dr. Dan Steinbock about the absolute moral catastrophe of the genocide Israel is perpetrating in Gaza. And finally, Joy speaks with Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones, about the ongoing racist gerrymander crisis triggered by Donald Trump and his subordinate, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.Support Rep. Jones here:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jolanda-jones-1Find the Texas Black Democratic Coalition here:https://www.txblackdems.com/ And get more info on their fight and fundraising push here:https://www.transparencyusa.org/article/quorum-breaking-democrats-raise-491000?state=txFind Dr. Dan Steinbock's books here:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dan-SteinbockRead Mahmoud Khalil's letter to his newborn son while he was detained, here:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/10/mahmoud-kahlil-letter-to-newborn-sonAnd his oped on being a U.S. political prisoner, here:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/19/mahmoud-khalil-statement Chapters 00:00 Trump's Authoritarian Moves in DC 08:03 Mahmoud Khalil's Detainment Experience 17:49 The Impact of Detainment on Families 27:21 The Broader Context of US Foreign Policy 30:49 Genocide in Gaza: A Global Perspective 43:56 Escalation in Gaza: A Worrisome Situation 44:57 Texas Democrats vs. Republican Gerrymandering 45:23 Representative Jolanda Jones: Standing Up for Democracy 48:07 The Legal Battle Against Gerrymandering 50:27 Racial vs. Political Gerrymandering: A Critical Discussion 53:17 Analyzing the Maps: The Impact of Gerrymandering 57:12 Economic Implications of Redistricting 01:06:07 Mobilizing Support: How to Help the Cause 01:11:17 The Fight for Representation: A Call to Action 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