
Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 480 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump cancels a red state rally in the final days before Election Day. Also, ADA champion Tom Harkin backs Josh Turek for his former Senate seat. And Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are devastating Nevada’s economy. Adam... more
Tonight on The Last Word: Former President Obama stumps in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Also, Donald Trump is back in Ohio again as Republicans try to hold the Senate. And a former Republican governor backs Dr. Annie Andrews ... more
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Also, Trump focuses on a GOP senator’s body instead of key issues. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler campaigns with Speaker Johnson in New York. A... more
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats put Republicans on defense in deep red states. Also, the Trump Justice Department charges James Comey again after two failed attempts. Plus, House Judiciary Cmte. Democrats release a new report on Trump & Epstein. ... more
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of Kennedy AND Lincoln SAD And why does the American media exclude the word Memorial when referring to the kennedy center?
For those voting for a republican this time consider this. Billionaires everywhere are building estates with nuclear hardened facilities in scarcely populated areas at breakneck speed. Why is that. Why is Trump updating the WH shelter. He spreads chaos all over the world. Vote for our children and grandchildren.
Lawrence is the best and I look forward to listening to his show every weeknight. I’m really disappointed when another host is buried at the very end of the episode description or not identified at all. If someone is filling in for Lawrence, that should be clearly stated. I’m more likely to give the fill-in host a chance when I don’t start listening to the episode thinking it’s going to be Lawrence.
Update: I still love Lawrence and think he is the best political commentator out there. Unfortun... more
Why are Democrats fighting other Democrats, and not the big fat corruption of Trump, and the Republicans? I think it's because they are scaredy cats!
The average Joes are the people who will be affected, and they don't want to risk any backlash to themselves, just like the cowardly Republicans.
The Break Up sounds like a book I will joyfully NEVER read. I miss really good speculative fiction authors
Strangely I realize royals may care for their family members too. They may have the same ambivalence of totally turning their backs on a family member as “regular” people would - as I would
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A hard-edged political talk show examining power, policy, and accountability through contemporary U.S. politics and international relations. Episodes frequently dissect high-stakes nominees, congressional dynamics, military conflicts, and the interplay between media, law, and governance, often featuring a rotating lineup of prominent lawmakers, legal analysts, and subject-matter experts. Notable threads include investigations and impeachment-era questions, the Iran conflict and budget implications, and vivid commentary on democracy, elections, and accountability. The show tends to favor incisive, long-form discussion with strong factual context and expert perspectives, making it a likely fit for listeners who want clear takes on how policy ... more
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