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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW
Donald Trump
Iran
ICE
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Epstein Files
Minnesota
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Congress
Ghislaine Maxwell
Renee Good
Supreme Court
Affordable Care Act
Minneapolis
Alex Pretti
United States
House Oversight Committee
Department Of Justice
Tariffs
Venezuela
Jack Smith

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 and his allies face scrutiny over personal enrichment. Also, the Trump Justice Department seeks the indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson. Plus, former President Obama makes midterm endorsements in key governor’s rac... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Raphael Warnock says voters feel “betrayed” by “crushing prices.” Also, Democrats seek to flip the GOP-held Kansas Senate seat. And Spy Magazine is resurfacing vintage Trump articles. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Adam Hamilton... more

Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds Democratic voters are way more fired up to vote than GOP voters. Also, Democrat Josh Turek is vying to flip a Senate seat for Iowa. And MS NOW’s Ken Dilanian looks at Trump’s pardon for a Nevada GOP politici... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are worried as polls show Donald Trump’s drag on key races. Also, the Trump family faces self-enrichment and corruption claims. Plus, the Trump administration plans to deploy 1,000 election monitors. Justice Alit... more

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Recent Guests

Cait Conley
Democratic candidate for New York 17th Congressional District
Campaign for New York 17th
Episode: Lawrence: Trump’s perverse jealousy of JFK is driving his destruction of the Kennedy Center
Mike Lawler
Republican Congressman from New York
U.S. Congress
Episode: Lawrence: Trump’s perverse jealousy of JFK is driving his destruction of the Kennedy Center
Gina Hinojosa
Democratic candidate for governor of Texas
Texas gubernatorial race
Episode: 46 days out, Trump & Republicans face brutal poll numbers in state after state
Garrett Epps
Legal scholar and journalist
The Washington Monthly
Episode: Lawrence: Trump never tells the truth, except about protecting billionaires
Gil Durán
Author and journalist, The Nerd Reich
Book author, The Nerd Reich
Episode: Lawrence: Only Trump could deliver Kash Patel’s bestiality madness into a Senate hearing room
Suhas Subramanyam
Democratic Congressman, top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee's Military and Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: 'REALLY WEIRD': Trump getting supporters to pledge to 'cheat like hell' in election raises alarms
Joe Neguse
Colorado Congressman, Democratic Assistant Leader, House Judiciary Committee and House Rules Committee member
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: 'REALLY WEIRD': Trump getting supporters to pledge to 'cheat like hell' in election raises alarms
Katy Padilla Stout
Democratic nominee for Texas' 23rd Congressional District
Democratic Party (Texas)
Episode: Lawrence: Not one person who heard Trump's $5,000 election offer believes he means it
James Walkinshaw
Democratic Congressman, Virginia
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Lawrence: Not one person who heard Trump's $5,000 election offer believes he means it

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.

Reviews

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 States18 days 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B02@
    United States19 days 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 Statesa month 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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    5
    Roses Rock
    United Statesa month 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pcta
    United States2 months ago

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Talking Points

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Lawrence: Trump’s perverse jealousy of JFK is driving his destruction of the Kennedy Center
Q: What is the number one issue in your campaign given the current economic situation?
The guest emphasizes affordability, highlighting high costs of prescriptions, groceries, and energy as central concerns shaped by Trump's policies and votes.
Lawrence: Trump’s perverse jealousy of JFK is driving his destruction of the Kennedy Center
Q: Congressman, do you pledge your allegiance to Donald Trump?
The guest responds that their allegiance is to their constituents, signaling a break from loyalty to the president and a commitment to representing local interests.
Lawrence: Loyal to Trump, Ossoff's GOP rival is campaigning in the stupidest & most fraudulent way
Q: Andrew Weissmann, what is your assessment of the strength of the ProPublica evidence linking campaign finance the way it's described in the report?
Weissmann discusses the emails and real-world conduct, highlighting both the legality questions and the importance of independent investigations to determine accountability.
Lawrence: Loyal to Trump, Ossoff's GOP rival is campaigning in the stupidest & most fraudulent way
Q: Leading off our discussion tonight, what did you find in Mike Collins' office trafficking in white supremacist groups and how does that shape the Georgia race?
Ossoff explains the leaked communications and calls for broader disclosures, framing the issue as a critical test of accountability for Collins' office.
Lawrence: Trump decides to put the nation in a constitutional crisis as Xi Jinping visits
Q: What is the current legal outlook on the White House press passes?
The analysis centered on potential contempt proceedings and the process for enforcing court orders, emphasizing that press access remains a libertarian liberty protected by court orders and that authorities should enforce the judge's directives.

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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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2. Mike Lawler
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