Joy Reid Out, Dan Bongino In At FBI, Apple Invest In US, Captain America 4 Flops | EP. 56

Welcome to RickCast for February 24th, 2024, here are today's stories:

Joy Reid’s show, The ReidOut, has indeed been canceled at MSNBC. The network’s new president, Rebecca Kutler, is shaking things up, and Reid’s 7 p.m. slot is being handed over to a panel show with Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend. Reid’s final episode is set to air this week, marking the end of her primetime run after years of polarizing commentary. She’s been a big name at MSNBC since 2011, but ratings took a hit post-election, and this move is part of a broader overhaul.

Dan Bongino’s appointment as Deputy Director of the FBI is another big shift. Announced by President Trump on Truth Social yesterday, February 23, it’s a notable pick given Bongino’s background as a conservative commentator and former Secret Service agent. He’s now working under new FBI Director Kash Patel, signaling a strong conservative tilt in the agency’s leadership.

Apple’s rumored $500 billion investment in the U.S. ties into reports of a massive AI data center push. While the exact figure and details are still fuzzy—some say it’s speculative or tied to long-term plans—it aligns with Apple’s focus on AI and domestic growth, especially under economic policies tied to the current administration. No official confirmation from Apple yet, but it’s got people talking.

As for Captain America: Brave New World, it’s holding the box office crown but slipped in its second week. After a $28 million-plus opening, it’s reportedly pulling in $13.5–$14 million now, per some early numbers. Still a solid haul for Neon’s second-best debut ever, though it’s facing the usual superhero sequel drop-off.

Quite a mix of news—media shakeups, political moves, tech ambitions, and Hollywood stats! What’s your take on any of these?