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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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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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NY

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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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English


Episodes
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Lawrence: If Alito were a congressman, he'd be heckling Biden with Marjorie Taylor Greene

5/23/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Chief Justice Roberts is urged to act amid new scandals. Also, Donald Trump lies about the FBI search in a new fundraising email. Plus, Democrats call for new Supreme Court ethics rules. And Rep. Jim McGovern is ruled out of order on the House floor for listing Trump’s legal cases. Laurence Tribe, Andrew Weissmann, and Jamelle Bouie join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:43:41

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Lawrence: Are Trump's donors really as stupid as Donald Trump believes they are?

5/22/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: New details in the Trump classified documents case are revealed in unsealed court records. Also, GOP Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes a bill on birth control access. Plus, The New York Times reports Justice Samuel Alito displayed two flags used by January 6 supporters. And Sen. Ted Cruz tries to court Democrats in a bid to win his reelection. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Colin Allred join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:43:19

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Lawrence: Trump lawyers put an uncouth buffoon on the stand to defend an uncouth buffoon

5/21/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s defense rests its case after calling two witnesses. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:41:57

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Lawrence: Trump defense's lone witness Robert Costello was 'utterly contemptuous'

5/20/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: The prosecution rests its case in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:42:00

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Ali Velshi: Trump has conditioned Republicans to spread his American carnage

5/17/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: A GOP-led House Oversight Committee hearing descends into chaos. Also, Donald Trump continues to spread lies about his criminal cases. Plus, Democrats call on Justice Alito to recuse himself from January 6 cases. And the Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time in history. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Stuart Stevens, Joyce Vance, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and Robert Reich join Ali Velshi.

Duration:00:42:42

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Lawrence: Trump defense ‘has yet to say a single word’ about criminal charges against him

5/16/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a third day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:43:01

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Lawrence: Trump’s indictments will make debates with Biden 'theater of the absurd'

5/15/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden and Donald Trump agree to debate in June and September. Also, Maryland Democrats back Angela Alsobrooks in the Senate race. Plus, Sen. Jon Tester vies for a fourth term in Montana. And Luke Russert discusses his book, “Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself.” Andrew Weissmann, Simon Rosenberg, Angela Alsobrooks, and Sen. Jon Tester also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:43:18

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Lawrence: Sleeping 'old man' Trump made trial look like it was in a nursing home

5/14/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a second day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:42:03

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Lawrence: ‘Michael Cohen on the witness stand is like Donald Trump in AA.’

5/13/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:41:56

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Trump trial day 15 testimony focuses on payments, phone records and social media posts

5/10/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: NBC News reports Michael Cohen will testify in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Monday. Also, Trump’s agenda for a second term threatens democracy. Plus, a State Department report finds Israel likely violated international law in Gaza. And Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to remove Speaker Johnson. Adam Klasfeld, Katie Phang, Timothy Snyder, Nick Kristof, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett join Ali Velshi.

Duration:00:41:58

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Lawrence: Why Trump's lawyer called him the 'orange turd' during Stormy testimony

5/9/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is denied a mistrial after the Stormy Daniels testimony. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence.

Duration:00:43:18

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VP Harris: Trump to blame for state-level abortion bans

5/8/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Abortion rights are front and center in the Biden campaign. Also, a Trump-picked judge indefinitely delays the Trump classified documents trial. Plus, Donald Trump stokes anti-immigrant fears with recent comments. And Ali Velshi discusses his new memoir, “Small Acts of Courage.” Michael Tyler, Glenn Kirschner, Bradley Moss, and Rep. Colin Allred also join Jonathan Capehart.

Duration:00:42:22

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Lawrence: Trump lawyer admits Stormy testimony is extraordinarily damaging to Trump

5/7/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses his bid for mistrial after testimony from Stormy Daniels where she details their alleged 2006 sexual encounter. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that authorities will “be ready” if Trump is ordered to jail. Lisa Rubin, Andrew Weissmann, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:42:22

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Judge will impose jail time “if necessary” for Donald Trump

5/6/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan reprimands Trump over 10 gag order violations. Plus, Jen Psaki joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss working in the White House post-Trump. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:40:03

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Lawrence: ‘You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks’

5/3/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies at the hush money trial. Lisa Rubin, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Jonathan Alter join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:42:37

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Lawrence: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making

5/2/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer details the hush money payment in Trump’s criminal trial. Also, the Nevada abortion rights amendment surpasses the signature threshold for the November ballot. And a court room sketch artist captures the moment Donald Trump “glowered” at Lawrence O’Donnell. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Isabelle Brourman join.

Duration:00:44:01

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Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban

5/1/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect. Also, Wisconsin becomes a key battleground state in 2024. Plus, Donald Trump lies about the criminal justice system while saying he’d consider pardons for January 6 rioters. And Vice President Harris visits Atlanta to court Black voters. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Florida State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Mayor Donna Deegan, Rep. Gwen Moore, Ben Wikler, Neal Katyal, and Davante Jennings join Jonathan Capehart.

Duration:00:42:04

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Lawrence: Trump's never been closer to spending a night in jail than he is now

4/30/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: The NYPD enters Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. Also, Trump’s New York criminal jury is shown new text messages revealing the extent of the Stormy Daniels deal. Plus, The New York Times reports Trump is unhappy with trial attorney Todd Blanche. And Trump-endorsed Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Cedric Alexander, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:42:15

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Lawrence: New Trump docs transcripts reveal lies detailed in case's indictment

4/29/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: New material is released in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Also, the conservative justices signal some support for presidential immunity in Trump’s case. Plus, Vice President Harris kicks off her economic tour in Atlanta. And Trump struggles to win over Nikki Haley voters. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Timothy Snyder, Charles Blow, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Duration:00:36:58

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First week of testimony in Trump hush money trial wraps

4/26/2024
Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump’s immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.

Duration:00:42:34