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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
Gun Violence
Biden Administration
Ukraine
Republican National Convention
Pennsylvania
Voting Rights Act
Harris Campaign
North Carolina
Israel
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Lincoln Project
January 6th Insurrection
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: Americans prepare to march in protest of Donald Trump's agenda on Saturday. Also, Democrats demand more information on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from the Justice Department. And American farmers are hurting thank... more

Tonight on The Last Word: “No Kings” protests against Donald Trump are expected to draw a historic turnout. Also, Democrats demand Speaker Johnson swear in Arizona Rep.-elect Adelina Grijalva. Plus, Americans brace for a spike in health care premiums... more

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration dodges questions about the Tom Homan FBI probe. Also, Maine Governor Janet Mills launches a Senate bid against Susan Collins. Plus, early voting is underway in the Virginia governor’s race. And a new... more

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department bows to Donald Trump’s demands to target his rivals. Also, Rachel Maddow discusses her new documentary, “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” And world leaders sign a Gaza peace agreement in Egypt. Rep. Dani... more

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Recent Guests

Hakeem Jeffries
House Democratic Leader
House of Representatives
Episode: Lawrence: Trump admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet
James David Vance
Vice President of the United States
Episode: Lawrence: Did Trump 'czar' Tom Homan take $50,000 from the FBI? JD Vance's answer is, 'I don't know'
Errin Haines
Editor-at-large at The 19th and MSNBC political contributor
The 19th
Episode: Ali Velshi: We’re seeing a politically weak Trump throw the authoritarian spaghetti at the wall
Jason Stanley
Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto.
University of Toronto
Episode: Ali Velshi: We’re seeing a politically weak Trump throw the authoritarian spaghetti at the wall
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Congressman from Illinois
House of Representatives
Episode: Ali Velshi: We’re seeing a politically weak Trump throw the authoritarian spaghetti at the wall
John Scott
Democratic Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
Episode: Shutdown to enter second week amid Senate stalemate
Nick Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Lawrence: We are clearly seeing madness pouring from the darkness of Donald Trump's mind
Abigail Spanberger
Former Congresswoman and Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia
Virginia House of Delegates
Episode: Lawrence: We are clearly seeing madness pouring from the darkness of Donald Trump's mind
Congressman Brendan Boyle
Top Democrat on the House Budget Committee
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Lawrence: Trump was 'on the verge of outright insanity' in deranged speech to military commanders

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.

Reviews

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 Statesa month 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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    From Another Great Admirer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kirk shooter

    Almost too professional Will this distract us from Epstein?

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    Che Block
    United Statesa month 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.

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    gila19
    Canadaa month ago
  • Lawrence pursues justice

    Repubs are the party of American families being devalued.

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    Burdyblue
    United Statesa month ago

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#153
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Talking Points

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Lawrence: Did Trump 'czar' Tom Homan take $50,000 from the FBI? JD Vance's answer is, 'I don't know'
Q: Did he accept $50,000?
Vance is unsure but implies it could be for services rendered rather than a bribe.
Lawrence: Trump admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet
Q: What would a Democratic controlled House of Representatives do if a member of the administration, Democrat or Republican, was recorded on FBI video taking $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents?
That person will be hauled up to Capitol Hill immediately and be held accountable in front of the American people for what clearly appears to be engaging in the crime of bribery.
Lawrence: Trump admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet
Q: Do you have a strategy?
Our strategy from the very beginning has been clear. We'll sit down anytime, anyplace with anyone, either on Capitol Hill or back at the White House, in order to reopen the government, to find bipartisan common ground.
Lawrence: AOC on how to deal with insecure men like Trump. 'Laugh at them. Make them small.'
Q: Do you think that it is of public interest for the people to know what happened to the 50 grand that the FBI turned over to Homan?
The Attorney General deflected, saying it was resolved prior to her confirmation.
Lawrence: AOC on how to deal with insecure men like Trump. 'Laugh at them. Make them small.'
Q: Senator, did you see the video of Howard Lutnick talking about Jeffrey Epstein?
The Attorney General confirmed seeing the clip but did not review the transcript.

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