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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW
Donald Trump
Iran
Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein Files
Ghislaine Maxwell
ICE
Affordable Care Act
Congress
Government Shutdown
Minnesota
Hakeem Jeffries
Republican Party
House Oversight Committee
Tariffs
Democratic Party
Renee Good
Health Care
Virginia
Department Of Justice
Supreme Court

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’s election attack threat looms over the midterms. Also, Trump absurdly claims the U.S. is “winning big in Iran.” Plus, relatives detail the violent past of the ICE agent in the Maine shooting. And The Washington... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump yells at Congress to pass a voter suppression bill. Also, Trump rehashes 2020 lies as his war in Iran drags on. And an Epstein survivor says meeting with Todd Blanche was “demoralizing.” Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Eli... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Senators press Todd Blanche on Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement fund. Also, DNI nominee Jay Clayton refuses to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election. And Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate race ... more

Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats criticize Sen. Susan Collins after a fatal ICE shooting. Also, Donald Trump drops the fantasy of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate races i... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Pasternak
Research Director, Public Citizen Trump Accountability Project
Public Citizen
Episode: Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over'
Richard Hasen
Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law
UCLA
Episode: Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over'
Devon Murphy-Anderson
Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party
Maine Democratic Party
Episode: Graham Platner says he’s withdrawing, denies allegations
Jessica Mackler
President of Emily's List
Emily's List
Episode: Lawrence on the lesson of the Platner campaign: Always wait for the vetting
Sarah Blaskey
Investigative Reporter for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Lawrence: JD Vance’s old accusation of Trump being ‘cultural heroin’ was on display this weekend
Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.
Princeton University professor of African American Studies
Princeton University
Episode: Lawrence: Trump cannot survive a federal criminal justice system that works
Isabel Wilkerson
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Caste, The Origins of Our Discontents
Author, The Warmth of Other Suns; Caste
Episode: U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar end without breakthrough
Alicia Menendez
MSNBC anchor/host providing platform for discussion
MSNBC
Episode: Trump loses SCOTUS fight to end birthright citizenship
Rebecca Bennett
Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
Candidate, New Jersey's 7th
Episode: Secretary Rubio & envoy Witkoff brief Congress on Iran

Hosts

Ali Velshi
Host of multiple MSNBC/ NBCUniversal programs and a long-time political journalist.
Lawrence O'Donnell
Host with deep experience in political commentary and leadership on the show.
Jonathan Capehart
Host and substitute host on various episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.7k 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 States2 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 months ago

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Secretary Rubio & envoy Witkoff brief Congress on Iran
Q: What happened on the Iran conference call with Rubio and Witkoff, and how was it received by lawmakers?
A quick briefing with bipartisan members, where Rubio gave a brief opening and opened questions, but attendees felt they did not learn much and one question about the MOU sparked a contentious moment.
Lawrence: Trump picked the worst place in the world to sign his terrible deal with Iran
Q: What are the core differences between the 2015 Obama-era deal and the Trump administration's Iran proposal?
Moniz outlines the key elements of the 2015 framework—limits on enrichment, verification by inspectors, and a robust sequencing of issues—while the current discussion suggests shifts in engagement, funding flows, and missile-related provisions, with ongoing debates about what is negotiable and how strict enforcement should be.
Lawrence: Trump chose to play Obama's game and lost badly.
Q: So you're ready to bomb Iran if they don't comply, but there's nothing enforceable in the deal itself. Is that correct?
Sherman and the panel explain that enforcement relied on a robust, verifiable framework with multiple channels of verification, not just threats of force, and that the Obama deal's architecture was designed to be more durable and enforceable than the Trump plan.
Lawrence: When Donald Trump says ‘if you want to know the truth,' he lies
Q: What did the witness testified about Trump and Epstein?
The witness testified that there were arrangements of phone calls and meetings between Epstein and Trump over many years, suggesting a troubling association that lawmakers are scrutinizing.
Lawrence: When Donald Trump says ‘if you want to know the truth,' he lies
Q: What is the status of the war with Iran according to the discussion?
The discussion emphasizes there is no clear deal or end in sight, with Iran having leverage and Trump repeatedly failing to deliver a concrete peace plan.

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2. Richard Hasen
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4. Jessica Mackler
5. Sarah Blaskey
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