Topic: Eric Reid

2 chapters across the catalog

77: No Hugs Needed
• 14:16 - 17:07

77: No Hugs Needed

Joy Reid on Biden Foreign Policy and 1994 Crime Bill

Joy Reid describes President Biden's recent actions, including a military raid in Syria against ISIS and a meeting with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as "Biden Bidening." The meeting at NYPD headquarters signaled a rejection of the "defund the police" movement. Critics argue Biden is returning to the centrist, law-and-order policies he championed during the creation of the 1994 Crime Bill.

16: Whiteballed
• 1:00:28 - 1:05:22

16: Whiteballed

NFL Social Justice Fund, Rift with Eric Reid

The NFL established an $89 million social justice fund to address player concerns, but this led to a rift within the activist community. Colin Kaepernick's ally Eric Reid criticized Malcolm Jenkins and the Players Coalition for "hijacking" the movement and settling for a payout. Critics questioned why Kaepernick himself remained silent while Reid acted as his "attack dog" against other players.