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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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  • #20260910
    Friday · 42 min

    Lawrence: Not one person who heard Trump's $5,000 election offer believes he means it

    Tonight on The Last Word: Trump promises $5000 payments if the GOP wins midterms. Plus, Helena Foulkes wins the Democratic primary in Rhode Island. Also, Texas GOP candidate Brandon Herrera faces scrutiny for past derogatory comments. And Nepal's flood recovery is set back by Trump's aid cuts.  Rep. James Walkinshaw, Helena Foulkes, Katy Padilla Stout, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O'Donnell. 

  • #20260908
    Wednesday · 43 min

    Lawrence: What are Donald Trump's deranged social media posts if not evidence of insanity?

    Tonight on The Last Word: Trump's Iran war continues to make life unaffordable for Americans. Plus, Trump threatens to stop the sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in the U.S. And the DOJ charges ICE officer Christian Castro for lying to FBI about Minnesota shooting. Sen. Peter Welch, Adam Hamilton, and Mary Moriarty join Lawrence O'Donnell on The Last Word.

  • #2026090402
    September 5 · 43 min

    Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 2)

    Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Iran has grown more confident after six months of war. Also, a federal judge extends the block on Donald Trump’s attack on mail voting. Plus, diesel hits a record high in the U.S. as energy costs surge. Trump ramps up his effort to destroy the Smithsonian. And Trump policies strain economic ties with global allies. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Robert Reich, Skye Perryman, and Heather Long join Jonathan Capehart. Part 2 of 2.

  • #2026090401
    September 5 · 42 min

    Trump’s Iran war drags on with 60 days until midterms (Pt. 1)

    Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Iran has grown more confident after six months of war. Also, a federal judge extends the block on Donald Trump’s attack on mail voting. Plus, diesel hits a record high in the U.S. as energy costs surge. Trump ramps up his effort to destroy the Smithsonian. And Trump policies strain economic ties with global allies. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Robert Reich, Skye Perryman, and Heather Long join Jonathan Capehart. Part 1 of 2.

  • #20260903
    September 4 · 41 min

    Iran war at a stalemate as Trump claims U.S. is winning

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration offers conflicting messages on the status of the Iran war. Also, Trump takes his attack on mail voting to the Supreme Court. Plus, the AI data center debate could swing the Nevada governor’s race. And Leon Black faces questions over $158 million in payments to Jeffrey Epstein. Adm. John Kirby, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20260902
    September 3 · 42 min

    Trump flails as his Iran war drags on with no strategy

    Tonight on The Last Word: The USS Lincoln arrives in Thailand after a 9-month deployment. Also, a new poll finds a majority of voters opposes Donald Trump’s new Canada tariffs. Plus, Trump’s mail ballot rules race legal and logistical hurdles. And Democrats prepare for the House majority after midterms. Priya Sridhar, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Rep. Gwen Moore, Barbara McQuade, and Randy Villegas join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20260901
    September 2 · 41 min

    U.S. & Iran launch airstrikes for second time in three days

    Tonight on The Last Word: The lack of leadership inside the Pentagon worsens with the army secretary’s resignation. Also, Democrats slam Republicans for their silence on Trump’s trade war and rising costs. Plus, AI data centers could swing Wisconsin elections in November. And a new book, “American Scoundrel,” explores what Trump learned from Roy Cohn. Ali Velshi, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rebecca Cooke, and Kai Bird join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20260831
    September 1 · 40 min

    Trump’s Canada trade war could affect midterm elections

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war is at a stalemate with 64 days until midterms. Also, the Supreme Court allows Trump to continue his ballroom construction. Plus, Trump prioritizes vanity projects as Americans struggle. And a new discharge petition on the Epstein files goes live. Sen. Chris Coons, Joyce Vance, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20260828
    August 29 · 41 min

    Trump’s trade war & Iran war have cost Americans billions

    Tonight on The Last Word: Two destroyers stay behind as the USS Lincoln heads home. Also, thousands march in Washington, D.C. to defend the right to vote. Plus, Democrats campaign on Trump’s unpopular war and economy. And RFK Jr. questions data as measles cases rise and two die in Pennsylvania. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Priya Sridhar, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Jessica Killin, and Dr. Vin Gupta join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20260827
    August 28 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Future generations may laugh at Trump’s madness. But first, we will have to survive it.

    Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge temporarily blocks Donald Trump’s mail ballot rule. Also, Trump tries to claim victory as the Iran war nears six months. Plus, a Texas ICE facility faces scrutiny over its conditions. And Sen. Susan Collins tries to distance herself from Trump’s failures. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Greg Casar, and Troy Jackson join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20260826
    August 27 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Attacking voting by mail, Donald Trump wants to take away what Abraham Lincoln gave us

    Tonight on The Last Word: California vows to fight Donald Trump’s mail-in voting order. Also, MS NOW reports the Navy sailor who jumped off the USS Lincoln now faces punishment. Plus, Trump attempts to campaign for himself in the midterms. And Trump escalates the trade war with Canada again. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Roy Cooper, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20260825
    August 26 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Trump admin.’s childish threat of ‘economic D-Day’ is mocked by Iran as ‘improv night’

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war nears six months as his hold on the GOP is tested in key races. Also, Democrats campaign on Trump’s unpopular war and economy. Plus, Democrats renew a lawsuit challenging Trump’s mail-in voting order. And Canada retaliates with up to 50% tariffs on U.S. products. Ali Velshi, Ben Rhodes, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20260824
    August 25 · 40 min

    Lawrence: SCOTUS, like Natalie Harp, pretends to believe Trump works on ‘election integrity’

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court backs the Trump executive order on mail ballots for now. Also, Donald Trump targets Canada with a new 50% tariff threat for 2027. Plus, Trump threatens sanctions on Iran’s economic partners. And Ohio Democrat Dr. Amy Acton goes after Vivek Ramaswamy for his support of data centers. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rear Adm. John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20260821
    August 22 · 42 min

    Trump rallies voters for Graham in SC GOP Senate runoff

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and JD Vance try to sell an unpopular agenda to voters. Also, Democrats campaign on economic woes from Donald Trump’s war. Plus, the Supreme Court lets Trump keep building his ballroom for now. And Trump’s FDA nominee claimed abortion pills are “dangerous.” Dr. Annie Andrews, Brian Poindexter, David Jolly, Barbara McQuade, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.

  • #20260820
    August 21 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Trump’s Treasury Secretary said ‘we don’t know when’ Trump’s war will end.

    Tonight on The Last Word: The USS Lincoln begins its journey home after a record deployment. Also, Democrats are investigating Jared Kushner’s Middle East business ties. Plus, the Trump Justice Department was warned of the Reflecting Pool’s peeling liner in June. And the data center debate hits the Wisconsin governor’s race. Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Robert Garcia, Andrew Weissmann, and David Crowley join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20260819
    August 20 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Trump’s ‘lust for vengeance’ could cost Republicans in the House and Senate

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Iran war and the economy plague Donald Trump’s GOP 76 days from the midterms. Also, Trump downplays reports on the USS Lincoln living conditions. Plus, Sen. Jon Ossoff questions Trump’s leadership during the war. And a new fiction novel explores a hypothetical American split. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Kurt Andersen join Lawrence O’Donnell.

  • #20260818
    August 19 · 42 min

    Lawrence: Trump-endorsed primary losses show Trump might not pick the next GOP presidential nominee

    Tonight on The Last Word: A recent poll finds Democrats leading Republicans on the economy heading into the midterms. Also, a whistleblower reports the Trump Justice Department’s antisemitism probes lacked legal basis. And Donald Trump contradicts son-in-law Jared Kushner on Iran negotiations. Ali Velshi, Bale Dalton, Sherrod Brown, Laurence Tribe, and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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