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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW
Donald Trump
Iran
ICE
Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein Files
Iran War
Minnesota
Renee Good
Congress
Supreme Court
Alex Pretti
United States
Amy Klobuchar
Ghislaine Maxwell
Minneapolis
Gas Prices
Todd Blanche
House Oversight Committee
Sex Trafficking
Susan Collins

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.

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Jon Ossoff
Georgia senator and Democratic Senate candidate
United States Senate
Episode: Lawrence: Trump's envoy called Putin a 'humanitarian,' and Trump's spineless quislings stayed silent
Sherrod Brown
Former Ohio senator and Democratic Senate candidate
United States Senate
Episode: Lawrence: Trump's envoy called Putin a 'humanitarian,' and Trump's spineless quislings stayed silent
Annie Andrews
Pediatrician and Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina
Episode: Lawrence: Trump's envoy called Putin a 'humanitarian,' and Trump's spineless quislings stayed silent
Priya Sridhar
MS NOW Pentagon reporter
MS NOW
Episode: Lawrence: Trump & Hegseth 'not telling how much damage there really was' by Iran war to Navy base
Chris Deluzio
Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania, Navy veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Lawrence: Trump & Hegseth 'not telling how much damage there really was' by Iran war to Navy base
David Rothkopf
Foreign affairs analyst, columnist and host of Deep State Radio
The Daily Beast
Episode: Lawrence: Trump & Hegseth 'not telling how much damage there really was' by Iran war to Navy base
Troy Jackson
Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine
Episode: Lawrence: Trump & Hegseth 'not telling how much damage there really was' by Iran war to Navy base
Adam Hamilton
Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kansas
Episode: Lawrence: Trump's case for a GOP candidate, 'I examined his ass,' is another example of his madness
Gina Hinojosa
Texas state representative and Democratic candidate for governor
Episode: Lawrence: Trump's case for a GOP candidate, 'I examined his ass,' is another example of his madness

Host

Lawrence O'Donnell
Host of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell; former Senate staff and Emmy-winning writer/producer with deep experience in politics and policy analysis.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.8k ratings
  • trump is Jealous

    of Kennedy AND Lincoln SAD And why does the American media exclude the word Memorial when referring to the kennedy center?

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    Che Block
    United Statesa month ago
  • Underground habitats

    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.

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    B02@
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lawrence is the best

    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

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    julie777779999999
    United States2 months ago
  • Average Joes

    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.

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    Roses Rock
    United States2 months ago
  • 👎

    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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    Pcta
    United States2 months ago

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Lawrence: Every Trump White House press secretary has lied on their very first day at the podium
Q: Did you know last year when you announced your campaign that your closing argument would be about data centers?
Ford says he did not anticipate data centers becoming an issue. He argues that affordability remains the leading concern for Nevada voters, while data centers have become a significant campaign issue because of their effects on electricity costs and water use.
Lawrence: Every Trump White House press secretary has lied on their very first day at the podium
Q: What are you planning for the security of Michigan's election on Election Day and election night?
Benson says her office is scenario-planning with local election officials, preparing to enforce election law and protect voters' participation. She notes that early voting is underway and expects record turnout.
Musk gives $158M+ trying to salvage GOP’s midterms chances
Q: Tell us about tomorrow's Day of Action. How is it different from previous No Kings rallies?
Greenberg says the effort is designed to turn protest participation into voter participation by encouraging early voting, organizing events that help people get to the polls and educating them about voting rights.
Musk gives $158M+ trying to salvage GOP’s midterms chances
Q: What question from the moderators do you think Rick Jackson owed Georgia voters an answer to, and what does his absence say to Georgia voters?
Bottoms says she asked how a woman should prove she was raped to access an abortion, noting Jackson's support for Georgia's six-week abortion ban and his past campaign rhetoric. She says he is avoiding voters.
Lawrence: Trump says leakers ‘should be shot.’ That would include his own Defense Secretary.
Q: What will you be trying to accomplish in Congress on fuel prices and other rising costs?
Peltola says the United States should leave the Iran war, which she argues is driving up prices, and redirect funding and resources toward Americans and Alaskans.

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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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