VILLAINS | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!
Sep 26, 2026 · 2h 3m
Summary
Joy Reid examines the Nolan Wells case, highlighting Mississippi officials' lack of transparency and the suspicious handling of the investigation. Guests include Scott Colom, who criticizes Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for ignoring constituents, and experts who dispute the drowning conclusion due to the absence of water in Wells' lungs. The episode also analyzes digital evidence showing phone activity after Wells' disappearance, suggesting potential tampering or unexplained circumstances.
Topics discussed
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Set intro, shoutouts to chat and LinkedIn community
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Nolan Wells case overview and Mississippi officials' response
Interview with Scott Colom on Nolan Wells and data centers
Grand jury findings and medical examiner's undetermined ruling
Dr. Frida Fisher on drowning forensics and head trauma
Phone forensics, GPS data, and Snapchat deletions
Analysis of witness testimony and DA McIlrath's statement
Critique of DA's narrative and call for federal investigation
Elected DAs vs. appointed and upcoming Jackson election
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Trump's 'Love Me' ad and voter roll purging ruling
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UN General Assembly: Netanyahu speech and protests
Reactions to Netanyahu: Rabbi Walter and global polls
UN voting on Gaza and Senegal investment pitch
MacLemore's Gaza advocacy and hip-hop activism
UN observations: AI, language, and African diaspora
Outro: Cindy Hyde-Smith, kitten video, and sign-off
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