The Joy Reid Show Bonus Episode: Mayor Ras Baraka: A Fight for Justice in Newark, New Jersey

In this conversation, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka joins Joy Reid to discuss his recent arrest related to his oversight of a private prison, the political climate surrounding immigration and authoritarianism, and his vision for New Jersey as a candidate for governor. He emphasizes the importance of community organizing and the need for transparency in government actions. SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow?sub_confirmation=1#joyreid #JoyReidShow #joyannreid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReidYouTube #RasBaraka #Mayor #newark #newjersey CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Context of Arrest 02:54 Protests and Oversight of Private Prisons 06:07 Authoritarianism and Political Climate 08:49 Vision for New Jersey as Governor TAKEAWAYS: - Baraka emphasizes the importance of community representation. - He believes in the need for transparency in private prisons. - The arrest signals a broader issue of authoritarianism in politics. - Baraka advocates for the Immigrant Trust Act in New Jersey. - He stresses the need for collective action among Democratic leaders. - Baraka's experiences reflect the challenges faced by immigrants. - He calls for a united front against federal policies under Trump. - Baraka believes leadership is needed now more than ever. - He highlights the moral responsibility of leaders during chaotic times. - Baraka's vision includes better resources for immigrants in New Jersey. 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 ============================= 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 Mayor Ras Baraka: A Fight for Justice in Newark, New Jersey | The Joy Reid Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyReidShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices