The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW

Episodes 215
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (6,204)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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U.S. & Iran move closer to a deal to resume peace talks

Jun 13, 2026 44m

Tonight on The Last Word: Questions remain on key issues in a potential U.S.-Iran deal. And a ruling is upheld to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Amb.…

Lawrence: Trump lies about Vietnam War dead in a desperate attempt to justify troops killed in Iran

Jun 12, 2026 41m

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump backs down from attacking Iran for the third day. Also, Trump says he could “take over” Iran if he wanted to. Plus, Republicans eye a fast track for Jay…

Lawrence: Vance knew Epstein Files were ‘a huge problem’

Jun 11, 2026 41m

A new book reveals the Trump team's Epstein panic. Plus, the U.S. launches strikes against Iran for the second day. Also, Ken Dilanian shares new reporting on pardoned Jan. 6 criminals. And Deb…

Lawrence: When Donald Trump says ‘if you want to know the truth,' he lies

Jun 10, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. strikes Iran after an Army helicopter is downed. Also, the House Oversight Committee questions Jeffrey Epstein aide Lesley Groff. Plus, a trade judge tells Donald…

Lawrence & Rachel discuss what’s happening in California as Trump says the election is ‘rigged’

Jun 09, 2026 37m

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes wild claims about his war with Iran. Also, a lawsuit says Trump’s UFC event is “deeply corrupt.” Plus, the Justice Department is ordered to answer fraud…

Senate GOP kills move to block Trump $1.776B fund

Jun 06, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: Pam Bondi pins the blame on Todd Blanche for the Epstein files. Also, a moment of silence was held for Derek Chauvin by Minnesota Republicans. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn…

Lawrence: Blanche won the audition for Trump's AG when he publicly told Trump, 'I love you, sir'

Jun 05, 2026 40m

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee faces a tough Senate confirmation. Also, Trump puts loyalty over experience with his DNI pick. And Trump remains defiant as voters…

Lawrence: Trump is a big loser in California and in Congress

Jun 04, 2026 43m

Tonight on The Last Word: MS NOW reports Donald Trump will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general. Also, Trump picks Bill Pulte for acting Director of Intelligence. And Trump Treasury Scott…

Lawrence: It's too late for Trump to kill the $1.776B political monster he created

Jun 02, 2026 38m

Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff says Donald Trump doesn’t understand America’s greatness. Also, former Attorney General Pam Bondi defends the Trump Justice Department's handling of the…

Rep. Garcia: Todd Blanche is ‘clearly covering up’ for Donald Trump

May 30, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is interviewed on the Epstein files. Also, voters turn on Donald Trump at Congressional town halls. Plus, backlash grows over the explosion…

Lawrence: The tortured soul of Trump's lying & incompetent Treasury Secy. was on display again today

May 29, 2026 43m

Tonight on The Last Word: A group of former federal judges asks the court to probe the “slush fund." Also, Sen. Cory Booker demands DHS shut down a NJ ICE facility. Plus, polls show a tight race for…

Lawrence: On the 88th day of Donald Trump's 'smart war,' his Cabinet once again laughed about war

May 28, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. launched new “self-defense” strikes on Iran. Also, the majority of GOP voters oppose Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion “slush fund.” Plus, North Carolina Democrat Roy…

Talarico to face candidate he calls nation's 'most corrupt politician' in U.S. Senate race in TX

May 27, 2026 43m

Tonight on The Last Word: Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary runoff. Also, the U.S. strikes Iran as Donald Trump says talks are going “nicely.” And Ben Rhodes writes about…

Lawrence: Trump knows he's losing his 'slush fund' and his ballroom

May 22, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: GOP lawmakers speak out against Trump’s “slush fund.” Also, a former Jeffrey Epstein assistant names three new alleged abusers. Plus, Keisha Lance Bottoms wins the…

Lawrence: Trump says he's too busy to explain his Iran war. A Democrat did it in five minutes.

May 21, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats and some Republicans push back against Donald Trump’s ballroom and $1.776 fund. And the U.S. Senate campaign in Georgia advances to a run-off for Republicans…

Lawrence: Trump's the first president in history to say he's 'too busy' to explain a war he's waging

May 20, 2026 43m

Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate advances a bill to limit Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slams Trump’s “cop beaters' slush fund.” And the Justice Department nixes…

Lawrence: Today Trump said, 'I don't want to be stupid.' Too late, Donald. Too late.

May 19, 2026 41m

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he called off new strikes on Iran. Also, Trump drops the IRS suit for his $1.776 billion fund to pay his allies. Plus, three are killed in a shooting at…

Trump leaves China with no clarity on Iran or Taiwan

May 16, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump leaves China with no policy breakthroughs. Also, the German Chancellor warns of the “social climate” in the United States. Plus, the Trump world thrives as U.S.…

'An embarrassment' & 'flat-out disaster': Cory Booker torches Trump over China summit

May 15, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: China reportedly gains an edge on the U.S. amid the Iran war. Also, Democrats warn GOP maps target minorities’ voting power. Plus, House Democrats call for Trump Cabinet…

Trump arrives for meeting with China's President Xi Jinping

May 14, 2026 42m

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran looms over the U.S.-China summit. Also, economists predicted the failures of Trump’s economy. And The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump…

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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell has published 215 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in News.

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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell is currently highly active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 42m.

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