When Rachel Maddow reveals the true reason for Joy Reid’s termination—”it was due to her race”—she does not hold back her anger, calling NBC officials “bastards.”

Reid has established a solid reputation in the political commentary field, even if it is unclear what her future course of action will be.

Given her background and fan base, many anticipate that she will pursue a career in media, whether it be via independent journalistic endeavors, internet platforms,

Or another network. It wouldn’t be shocking if she moved her voice to a new, more adaptable style, especially with the growth of streaming services and online news sources.