Also Read: MSNBC Eyes Joy Reid for Chris Matthews' Old Time Slot (Report)Thursday’s announcement follows weeks of speculation that MSNBC executives were eyeing her as the replacement for longtime host Chris Matthews, whose “Hardball” previously aired in that slot.“I’m thrilled to have Joy on five nights a week,” said MSNBC President Phil Griffin in his own statement. “She’s thoughtful and brings so much depth to her reporting.