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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
2024 Presidential Election
Project 2025
Democratic Party
NATO
Biden Administration
Gun Violence
Ukraine
Republican National Convention
Pennsylvania
Voting Rights Act
Harris Campaign
North Carolina
Israel
January 6th Insurrection
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Lincoln Project
Barack Obama

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: Rep. Jamie Raskin decries Donald Trump’s “unprecedented campaign of vengeance” in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Also, Trump uses the Comey indictment to distract from scandals. Plus, Trump changes his words, but no... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Former FBI director James Comey responds to his Trump DOJ indictment: “I’m innocent. So let’s have a trial.” Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Daniel Goldman, Barbara McQuade, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O’Donnel... more

Tonight on The Last Word: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the GOP needs to cancel healthcare cuts. Also, prosecutors reportedly opposed charging James Comey in a memo to a Trump U.S. attorney, citing no probable cause. Plus, MSNBC report... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats demand the Justice Department release the files in the Tom Homan FBI probe after the MSNBC report. Also, Donald Trump now claims to “understand” the Ukraine-Russia situation but has yet t... more

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Abigail Spanberger
Former CIA officer and Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia
Democratic Party
Episode: Lawrence: The Epstein survivors have questions that Donald Trump and Kash Patel refuse to answer
Ed Markey
Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
U.S. Senate
Episode: Lawrence: Trump wants us to talk about Jimmy Kimmel. So we'll talk about Trump & Jeffrey Epstein.
Jacob Soboroff
Senior Political and National Correspondent at MSNBC
MSNBC
Episode: Lawrence: Donald Trump doesn't want us to talk about Jeffrey Epstein's emails. So we will.
Jason Leopold
Senior Investigative Reporter at Bloomberg
Bloomberg News
Episode: Lawrence: Donald Trump doesn't want us to talk about Jeffrey Epstein's emails. So we will.
Senator Jackie Rosen
Democratic Senator of Nevada
U.S. Senate
Episode: Lawrence: Donald Trump doesn't want us to talk about Jeffrey Epstein's emails. So we will.
Brigham Tomco
Political politics reporter for Utah's Deseret News, interviewed Charlie Kirk prior to the shooting
Deseret News
Episode: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed during Utah campus event, shooter at large
Jason Furman
Former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers for President Obama, professor of economic policy at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Lawrence: One honest thing Trump said about Epstein’s survivors is ‘I haven’t thought about it’
David Enrich
Deputy Investigations Editor at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Lawrence: One honest thing Trump said about Epstein’s survivors is ‘I haven’t thought about it’
Liz Stein
Epstein survivor speaking about her experience
Episode: Lawrence: One honest thing Trump said about Epstein’s survivors is ‘I haven’t thought about it’

Hosts

Lawrence O'Donnell
Emmy-winning executive producer and writer, political commentator, and host known for his insightful analysis on political stories.
Ali Velshi
Political analyst and journalist known for his in-depth coverage of economic and political issues.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.2k ratings
  • Americans cannot trust the pundits or the American press and Media!

    Why didn’t all you MSNBC commentators back Matthew Dowd? No wonder American Democracy is going down the tubes💀

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    Daisy & Zara
    United States12 days ago
  • Don’t Be Weak

    This Lady rebecca kutler is A Piece Of Work

    Firing Pundit Mr. Matthew Dowd & for what?

    A BIGOTED KNOWN RACIST.!? It’s Horrible.!

    Now Your Gonna See His Racist wife Fill-In.

    kutler You’re Such A Karen AND For The🍊!

    WOW. Why Do/Did You Bow Down To The🍊?

    We Live In🇺🇸.! Are You Afraid Of Losing Job?

    Your Not A Real Woman, Not A 2025 Woman.

    Women Are Usually Way Stronger Than Men.

    Your Definitely Not One Of Those^ Women.!

    You Need To YouTube kirk. He’s HORRIBLE.!

    A Very Proud Nasty Bigoted Racis... more

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    5
    From Another Great Admirer
    United States15 days ago
  • Kirk shooter

    Almost too professional Will this distract us from Epstein?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United States17 days ago
  • Lawrence pulls no punches

    Lawrence tells it like it is. Not afraid to report the truth. Brings on excellent guests. One thing that is so irritating is the shuffling of papers. Can you clean that up before you publish? Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
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    gila19
    Canada17 days ago
  • Lawrence pursues justice

    Repubs are the party of American families being devalued.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Burdyblue
    United States19 days ago

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Comments reflect a loyal following, with many expressing gratitude for the insights provided and the educational value of the episodes.

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#190
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#112
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Lawrence: Donald Trump doesn't want us to talk about Jeffrey Epstein's emails. So we will.
Q: What are some of the highlights that you found in the Epstein emails?
The emails undercut Ghislaine Maxwell's public statements and show her discussing key matters with Epstein regarding their legal and personal matters, including shared fertility treatment.
Lawrence: The Epstein survivors have questions that Donald Trump and Kash Patel refuse to answer
Q: What economic issues are being discussed in New Jersey and Virginia?
Candidates are focusing on the impact of tariffs on utility costs and overall affordability for residents.
Lawrence: The Epstein survivors have questions that Donald Trump and Kash Patel refuse to answer
Q: What is the current situation regarding the Epstein files?
The FBI director has been criticized for failing to talk to victims and for not releasing key documents related to the investigation.
Lawrence shares a note Trump sent him comparing its signature to the Epstein birthday note signature
Q: Did today's events possibly add to the momentum of the discharge petition?
Yes, the lack of transparency from the White House is pushing support for the discharge petition among the public and members of Congress.
Lawrence shares a note Trump sent him comparing its signature to the Epstein birthday note signature
Q: Do you think we have had a full document production from the estate?
We are not sure yet; there are questions about the financial information, and we need transparency and the release of the full files.

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