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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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

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: The cost of living it a top issue for voters amid rising prices. Also, Democrats prepare for possible legal action on Trump’s election attacks. Plus, David Crowley makes the cost of living central to his gubernatorial campai... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump runs to North Carolina as polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading in the Senate race. Also, Sen. Cory Booker calls FBI Director Kash Patel a “thug” in a Senate hearing. Plus, Trump tells Republicans to “cheat lik... more

Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Kash Patel defends the amended FBI bestiality hiring rule. Also, Patel won’t rule out FBI agents at the polls in November. And Donald Trump and Republicans push AI in spite of safety concerns. Sen. Sheldon White... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff slams Donald Trump and Congress for failing to regulate AI. Also, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attack on mail voting. And a new book takes a critical look at those capitulating to Trump. Sen. Jon Ossoff, ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Helena Foulkes
Democratic nominee for Governor of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Democratic Party
Episode: Lawrence: Not one person who heard Trump's $5,000 election offer believes he means it
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
Andrew Weissman
Former FBI general counsel and MS NOW legal analyst
MS NOW / legal analyst
Episode: Lawrence: Republicans boycott Trump’s pretend convention as Democratic campaigns find new strength
Mary Peltola
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Alaska
Democratic Party / Alaska Senate campaign
Episode: Lawrence: Republicans boycott Trump’s pretend convention as Democratic campaigns find new strength
Adam Hamilton
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kansas; Reverend and pastor
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
Episode: Lawrence: What are Donald Trump's deranged social media posts if not evidence of insanity?
Kurt Anderson
Author of The Breakup, etc.
Author
Episode: Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 2)
Heather Long
Chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union
Episode: Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 2)
Admiral John Kirby
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, National Security spokesperson
MSNBC contributor / former White House National Security Council spokesperson
Episode: Iran war at a stalemate as Trump claims U.S. is winning

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
  • Donald doesn’t want to be stupid

    Oh how I have missed Lawrence. Tonight’s opener reminded me of why.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magshood012
    United States4 months ago
  • Where are the women?

    I like Lawrence and I like Ali, I have for years and I have sung their praises. Friends tell the truth so I cannot let this go without comment: SIX expert guests on Friday 4/24 and NOT ONE woman? Guys, it might be time to recall the training you undoubtedly got in 2020, your implicit bias is showing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cleo808
    United States5 months ago
  • The truth is leaking out

    I have watched this show for years, and this might be the best one I’ve ever seen. If only the networks would show the people of this country what is really happening around the world, maybe we could force congress and SCOTUS to do their jobs. Thank you Lawrence, and thank you Canada and Britain for talking truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B02@
    United States5 months ago
  • #1-Best Glue Ever Made Is..!

    maga-RACIST.! These Idiot Uneducated Poor Will Stay No matter what trump says or does The Only Way they leave if trump’s not Racist Anymore. That’s the Only Way.! The Best Glue EVER EVER EVER Made You heard it 1st Right Here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Another Great Admirer
    United States5 months ago
  • Horrible Angie ads

    The horrible Angie ads are a nightmare. Asking a repairman to change grandpa’s trachea tube? Sickening!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    a speck of stardust
    United States5 months ago

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#39
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Talking Points

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Lawrence: Not one person who heard Trump's $5,000 election offer believes he means it
Q: What is your reaction to Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for every adult citizen?
The guest expresses skepticism about the feasibility of funding such a dividend and highlights that even if it were funded, it would not address ongoing economic pressures facing Americans, suggesting the pledge is politically motivated rather than a practical policy plan.
Lawrence: Trump worst person to be in White House when AI could do what nuclear weapons haven’t
Q: What would you expect the president to be doing now, given the AI and national security landscape?
Ossoff emphasized urgent, coordinated action: inspectors in frontier labs, immediate testimony from AI company CEOs before Congress, and fortifying the nation against bioterrorism to prevent a techno-security crisis.
Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 2)
Q: How did Roy Cohn shape Donald Trump's approach to the courts and the press?
Bird explains Cohn taught a threefold strategy—deny, deny, deny; counterattack and counter-sue; then claim victory no matter the outcome—an influence that echoes in Trump's modern rhetoric and tactics.
Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 2)
Q: What can Americans do to reclaim influence in light of chaotic politics?
Perryman outlines concrete steps: verify registration at vote411, encourage others to vote, become poll workers, and engage in local organizing to push back against destructive policy moves.
Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 2)
Q: What should voters understand about what's at stake this November?
Perryman emphasizes that every citizen has power, and that outcomes hinge on organized, informed participation, including registration checks and community action, not passive consumption of news.

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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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