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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW

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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  • #20261106
    Saturday · 42 min

    Black voters deliver in historic midterm after GOP attack on voting rights

    Tonight on The Last Word: Decades of Black organizing reshape southern politics. Also, the GOP state senate in Texas vows to block Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s agenda. Plus, Democrats win big as North Carolina voters turn out. And Democrat Jake Johnson leads the Minnesota 1st District race by 321 votes. Rep.-elect Sarah Trone Garriott, LaTosha Brown, Texas State Rep. Trey. Martinez Fischer, Anderson Clayton, and Jake Johnson join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20261104
    Thursday · 45 min

    Lawrence: ‘The bad guys lost’ in the midterm elections

    Tonight on The Last Word: Sherrod Brown’s win in Ohio helps Democrats win a decisive Senate majority. Also, voters make history in midterm races across the country. And Democrats make big gains in races for governor nationwide. Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown, Sen. Cory Booker, and Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 32 min

    We The People 2026: MS NOW's special midterm elections coverage - Part 1

    November 3, 2026; 9pm: Election night coverage tracks a major Democratic wave as MS NOW projects Democrats will take control of the U.S. House with a minimum of 235 seats, while Senate races in Texas, Ohio, South Carolina and Kansas move to lean Democratic. Key calls include Keisha Lance Bottoms winning Georgia governor, Zach Dembo flipping Kentucky’s 6th District, and Democratic House pickups in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

  • #20261102
    Tuesday · 37 min

    Lawrence: Trump ends midterms with filthy lies about Dems & downplaying his 'very little' Iran war

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump claims his 247-day Iran war is a “very little war.” Also, the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to segregate ballots in California. Plus, a federal judge dismisses the Trump lawsuit over the Alaska Senate race. And Democrats look to flip a northern Nevada House seat. Sherrod Brown, Andrew Weissmann, and Teresa Benitez-Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261030
    October 31 · 41 min

    Four days out, Dems eye potential takeover of Congress

    Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats make Donald Trump’s corruption a central campaign issue. Also, polls show voters are furious over Trump’s economy. Plus, a Democrat in a key Minnesota race hits Trump and Republicans over the Epstein files. And a veteran regrets voting for Trump because of the Iran war. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ali Velshi, Jake Johnson, and Alex Tabet join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20261029
    October 30 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Trump boasts about passing the one test you're never supposed to boast about passing

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump cancels a red state rally in the final days before Election Day. Also, ADA champion Tom Harkin backs Josh Turek for his former Senate seat. And Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are devastating Nevada’s economy. Adam Hamilton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, fmr. Sen. Tom Harkin, and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261028
    October 29 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Obama & other Dems make Trump's stupidity an issue in the campaign

    Tonight on The Last Word: Former President Obama stumps in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Also, Donald Trump is back in Ohio again as Republicans try to hold the Senate. And a former Republican governor backs Dr. Annie Andrews for the South Carolina Senate race. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Sherrod Brown, Ali Velshi, and Dr. Annie Andrews join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261027
    October 28 · 44 min

    Lawrence: Trump tried to crush Cassidy Hutchinson. He failed.

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Also, Trump focuses on a GOP senator’s body instead of key issues. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler campaigns with Speaker Johnson in New York. And Elon Musk pours nearly $500 million into saving Republicans in the midterms. Andrew Weissmann, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Cait Conley, and Alex Gibney join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261023
    October 24 · 42 min

    Dem majority would focus on affordability, corruption

    Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats prepare for Donald Trump to defy the midterm results. Also, Trump’s coalition cracks as Democrats target Florida. Plus, Arizona water rights become a major issue in the 2026 midterms. And Democrats’ path to a House majority runs through Pennsylvania. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Joe Neguse, David Jolly, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Gov. Katie Hobbs, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20261022
    October 23 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Elon Musk threatens Democrats in Congress saying, ‘Live by the sword, die by the sword’

    Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats ready investigations if they win control of the House. Also, a new book examines DOGE’s impact on the U.S. government. Plus, early voting is underway in the Iowa midterm elections. And a Nevada House seat never won by a Democrat is now in play. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Michael Lewis, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Teresa Benitez-Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261019
    October 20 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Trump's case for a GOP candidate, 'I examined his ass,' is another example of his madness

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is forced to campaign in Kansas amid record low polls. Also, Elon Musk pours millions into Texas GOP races. Plus, Trump says, “Russia has been fine on Ukraine.” And South Carolina early voting begins in a key Senate Race. Adam Hamilton, Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261016
    October 17 · 42 min

    Musk gives $158M+ trying to salvage GOP’s midterms chances

    Tonight on The Last Word: Georgia breaks records for early midterm voting this week. Also, the “No Kings” rallies on Saturday will focus on mobilizing early voting. Plus, Republican House incumbents are fading in key swing districts. And a new Fox poll finds 54% of voters backing Democrats for Congress. Keisha Lance Bottoms, Leah Greenberg, Anderson Clayton, Rebecca Bennett, and Sean McCann join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20261015
    October 16 · 43 min

    Lawrence: Trump says he has 'very severe problems.' One appears to be declining cognitive ability.

    Tonight on The Last Word: Four are killed after an elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. Also, a Fox poll finds 81% of GOP voters are “concerned” about inflation. Plus, Iowa’s rural hospitals struggle after Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts. And North Carolina begins early voting in a key Senate race. Marc Santia, Rob D’Amico, Tom Manger, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20261013
    October 14 · 44 min

    Lawrence: Every Trump White House press secretary has lied on their very first day at the podium

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s tariffs spark widespread economic pain in Detroit. Also, Trump and Republicans are losing voters over data centers. Plus, San Antonio sues to block a planned ICE detention center. And Leaders We Deserve targets 11 states with must-win races. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Ali Velshi, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, Johnny Garcia, and David Hogg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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