The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight On The Last Word: Six U.S. Service members have been killed in a crash over Iraq. Plus, a judge blocks DOJ subpoenas of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Also, an ex-DOGE staffer can't find the words to define "DEI" in new deposition footage. And Democratic momentum builds heading into November midterms. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Robert Reich, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Skye Perryman, and Rep. Chris Pappas join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Iran’s new leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Also, Donald Trump suggests high oil prices are a positive. Plus, the DHS shutdown strains TSA staffing at airports nationwide. And the Senate passes a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Sen. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand answers from Pete Hegseth on the Iran school attack. Also, the Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff. Plus, Epstein accountant Richard Kahn testifies to Congress. And Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the Justice Department and the FBI must retain records on the Epstein files. Rep. Adam Smith, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats excoriate Donald Trump for shifting reasons on the Iran war. Also, MS NOW reports the FBI is losing national security experts in droves. Plus, the FBI subpoenas records from the 2020 election in Arizona. And small businesses sue Trump over his latest global tariffs. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Rick Woldenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global oil markets. Also, the Trump Justice Department’s newly released Epstein files reveal at least 21 names of known or suspected survivors. And Trump taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Garrett Graff join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump lashes out and calls a question about the Iran war “stupid.” Also, legal experts say Trump’s war on Iran is illegal. Plus, the new jobs report shows the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs while the unemployment rate continues to rise. And Democrat Jamie Ager looks to flip a western North Carolina House seat. Timothy Snyder, J. Michael Luttig, Heather Long, and Jamie Ager join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Also, House Republicans reject the bipartisan effort to stop Trump’s war in Iran. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the press for the coverage of U.S. solider deaths. And the Iran war is reportedly costing the U.S. one billion dollars a day. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Ro Khanna, Tom Nichols, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The name of the fifth U.S. soldier killed in Donald Trump’s Iran war is released. Also, Secretary Kristi Noem faces calls to resign during a Senate hearing. Plus, Noem refuses to apologize for her claim that Alex Pretti and Renee Good were “domestic terrorists.” And Attorney General Pam Bondi is subpoenaed over the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files. Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Jamie Raskin join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas. The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war spreads with strikes across the Middle East. Also, the House Oversight Committee releases video of the Clinton depositions in the Epstein investigation. And Trump’s war in Iran now looms over Tuesday primaries. Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Adam Smith, Amb. Wendy Sherman, Rep. Ro Khanna, and TX Rep. James Talarico join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats call for Donald Trump to testify in the Epstein investigation. Also, Democratic turnout in Texas is breaking records. Plus, Trump’s mixed messages on Iran rattle allies. And Trump’s immigration crackdown is causing “medical crises.” Rep. Ro Khanna, Kendall Scudder, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Dr. Vin Gupta join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Hillary Clinton testifies “I never knew Jeffrey Epstein." Also, ICE and the CBP reportedly spent $144 million on weapons and munitions. Plus, the Justice Department says it’s reviewing if Epstein documents were improperly withheld. And a new television series, “The Gray House," tells a Civil War resistance story. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Sen. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissmann, and Morgan Freeman join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department withheld Epstein documents including some relating to Donald Trump. Also, Democrats demand the Justice Department investigate Attorney General Pam Bondi for potentially lying to Congress. Plus, a teen who spent six days in an ICE facility is targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. And Donald Trump proposes replacing income tax with tariffs. Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Seth Moulton, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to MS NOW’s Special Coverage of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address. During his speech, Trump touted the ending of DEI policies nationwide, railed against the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, and attacked the Somali community of Minnesota. Hear Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, and more react to Trump’s remarks, along with the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. Visit ms.now for more coverage. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Trump threatens higher tariffs after Supreme Court loss. Plus, Epstein survivors demand that the Trump DOJ release the remaining Epstein files. Also, Trump threatens military action against Iran. And a new GOP voting bill could disenfranchise millions of voters. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Jess Michaels, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Adam Smith, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court rules most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. Also, the U.S. edges closer towards military action against Iran. And Republicans attempt to overhaul voting ahead of midterms. Neal Katyal, Rick Woldenberg, Laurence Tribe, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The UK’s ousted Prince Andrew is arrested over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Also, the House Oversight Committee release Leslie Wexner’s deposition on Epstein. Plus, families in Trinidad sue the U.S. over deadly boat strikes. And Donald Trump erroneously claims he’s “won affordability.” Rep. Robert Garcia, Jeffrey Stein, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats question Leslie Wexner on ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a deposition. Also, the FBI refuses to share shooting evidence with Minnesota investigators. Plus, former President Obama praises the resilient spirit of Minneapolis. And Axios reports Secretary Marco Rubio is holding secret talks with Raúl Castro’s grandson. Rep. Ro Khanna, Mary Moriarty, Michele Norris, and Rep. Jim Himes join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Texas Rep. James Talarico reacts after Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled his interview. Also, Minnesota lawmakers prep for a federal clash on immigration. And public defenders are standing up to the Trump administration. Texas Rep. James Talarico, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Emily Galvin Almanza join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department claims “all” Epstein files have been released. Also, Attorney General Pam Bondi is accused of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act. And Minnesota officials say the FBI is not sharing Alex Pretti shooting evidence. Rep. Ro Khanna and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.