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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...

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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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Trump threatens new attacks against Iran if talks fail

4/10/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Vance is headed to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. Also, America’s NATO allies appear fed up with Trump. Plus, a Trump-won Iowa district is among the most competitive U.S. House races. U.S. consumer confidence hits a record low as prices climb. And the San Francisco Chronicle reports an ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Amb. Michael McFaul, Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, Rohit Chopra, and Mychael Schnell 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.

Duration:00:42:07

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Lawrence: Trump is now trying to get out of his war without everyone calling it a surrender

4/9/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump issues new threats on Iran after the ceasefire. Also, Melania Trump denies having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Plus, the Trump Justice Department probes January 6 Committee star witness Cassidy Hutchinson. And the Strait of Hormuz ship traffic remains stalled. Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Amos Hochstein 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.

Duration:00:43:16

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Trump halts his war, but ceasefire agreement is unclear

4/8/2026
Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment. Plus, Trump calls for historic defense spending and deep domestic cuts. And Democrats stack wins in Wisconsin ahead of the midterms. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Ben Wikler 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.

Duration:00:42:58

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Lawrence: Trump's threat to destroy 'a whole civilization' leaves a permanent stain on our history

4/7/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats from his threat to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Adam Smith, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Margaret Donovan 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.

Duration:00:41:10

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Lawrence: Trump's profane and perverse Iran social media post is why the 25th Amendment was written

4/6/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens civilian infrastructure in Iran. Also, Rep. Chellie Pingree says it’s “time for the 25th Amendment.” And the Trump administration is accused of violating international laws in the Iran war. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Todd Huntley 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.

Duration:00:39:28

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Iran downs 2 U.S. jets, search for 1 crew member ongoing

4/3/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth fires military officials amid the Iran war. Also, Justice Department independence erodes further under Donald Trump. Plus, the U.S. economy adds 178,000 jobs in March. And Democrats look at Arizona to help flip the House. Rep. Ro Khanna, Tom Nichols, Barbara McQuade, Heather Long, and JoAnna Mendoza 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.

Duration:00:42:31

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Lawrence: Your reward in Trump World for doing a 'tremendous job' is to be fired

4/2/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche is appointed as acting attorney general. And House Oversight Committee members say Bondi must testify on April 14. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Maxwell Frost 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.

Duration:00:40:40

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Lawrence: Trump failed to explain his war, disgraced military calling it 'a little journey to Iran'

4/1/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump refers to the deadly war as “that little journey to Iran.” Also, the Supreme Court justices push back on the Trump birthright citizenship case. And a federal judge orders the University of Pennsylvania to provide a list of Jewish employees. Rep. Jason Crow and Professor Laurence Tribe 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.

Duration:00:41:52

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Lawrence: Trump is doing a very good job of sounding like the surrendering loser of his own war

3/31/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump tells reporters his war in Iran will end soon. Also, federal judges rule against Trump on multiple key cases. Plus, Trump signs an executive order targeting mail-in voting. And Rep. Ro Khanna asks King Charles to meet with Epstein survivors during his U.S. visit. Rep. Adam Smith, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Ro Khanna 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.

Duration:00:42:52

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Lawrence: Even some Trump voters joined the ‘No Kings’ protests

3/30/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Massive “No Kings” protests took place across the country this weekend. Also, Epstein survivors sue the Justice Department and Google over unredacted information. Plus, at least 14 people in ICE custody have died this year. And MS NOW reports Jack Smith suspected Donald Trump kept classified documents for financial gain. Rep. Katherine Clark, Rep. Robert Garcia, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, 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.

Duration:00:39:15

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Ali Velshi: History has shown us what can happen when the people show up

3/27/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Nationwide “No Kings” protests are planned for Saturday. Also, U.S. troops are injured in an Iran strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia. And Navy veteran Brian Nathan flips a Florida state senate seat to blue. Robert Reich, Leah Greenberg, Aaron David Miller, and Brian Nathan 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.

Duration:00:42:22

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Lawrence: Trump failed his own self-administered cognitive test while Iran's regime was watching

3/26/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump pushes the SAVE Act to restrict voting rights. Plus, experts worry that Trump's war could wreck the global economy. And the upcoming "No Kings" protests could see the largest crowds in U.S history. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Ezra Levin 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.

Duration:00:43:36

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Lawrence: Senator says ‘we have a delusional president’ as war continues

3/25/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Iran rejects Donald Trump’s peace plan to end the war. Also, a Jack Smith memo exposes Trump’s potential motive in the classified documents case. Plus, DHS funding talks intensify as airport chaos mounts. And a Democrat flips a Florida state House seat in Trump’s district. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Cory Booker, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Emily Gregory 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.

Duration:00:42:34

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Lawrence: Trump sounded like ‘spoiled child’ in trying to negotiate out of war he claims he’s won

3/24/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump claims the Iran war has been “won,” while also claiming the U.S. is “negotiating.” Also, Trump refuses to make ICE reforms to end the DHS shutdown. Plus, Minnesota sues the Trump Justice Department over evidence in the protester killings. And the deposition video of a Jeffrey Epstein accountant and lawyer is released. Sen. Gary Peters, Mary Moriarty, and Rep. Ro Khanna 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.

Duration:00:43:00

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Lawrence: Trump retreats on Iran and proves he’s worse than Nixon

3/23/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Oil prices fall after Donald Trump retreats on Iran strikes. Also, Trump sends ICE to airports amid the TSA funding fight. And the North Carolina race is key to Democrats taking the U.S. Senate. Rep. Adam Smith, Amos Hochstein, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and former Gov. Roy Cooper 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.

Duration:00:38:28

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Trump claims ‘we’ve won’ war as more troops deploy to Middle East

3/20/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war is causing rising gas prices and fertilizer costs. Also, Trump is focused on vanity projects during the Iran war. Plus, nearly 40 million Americans are under a heat advisory on the first day of spring. And Democrats look to flip a local House seat in Trump’s Palm Beach County district. Rep. Eugene Vindman, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Michael Mann, and Emily Gregory 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.

Duration:00:42:22

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Lawrence: Tulsi Gabbard again refuses to admit Trump lied about an ‘imminent threat’ in Iran

3/19/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration is pressed on its claim of Iran’s “imminent threat.” Also, Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney faces the House Oversight Committee. Plus, James Comey is subpoenaed in a Trump Justice Department probe. And Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins the Illinois Democratic Senate primary. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton 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.

Duration:00:41:54

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Lawrence: Gabbard defying, not protecting Trump, in refusing to agree Iran posed imminent threat

3/18/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Top Trump officials evade accountability during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. Also, Sen. Rand Paul questions Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s “anger issues” in a confirmation hearing. Plus, Democrats claim Attorney General Pam Bondi is trying to avoid a subpoena. And a new MS NOW series exposes the impact of Donald Trump's pardons and commutations. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Sen. Ruben Gallego, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Ken Dilanian 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.

Duration:00:43:08

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Lawrence: Trump’s ‘stupidity is utterly flawless at exposing his own lies’ on Iran war

3/17/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: U.S. allies stand up to Donald Trump as the war with Iran escalates. Also, the New York Times reports Jared Kushner is soliciting $5 billion for his private firm while working as Trump's Mideast envoy. Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi is subpoenaed over the Justice Department’s Epstein files release. And Senate Republicans don't appear to have the votes for Trump's elections bill. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Maureen Farrell, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Sen. Alex Padilla 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.

Duration:00:41:52

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Lawrence: When asked, Trump refused to honor fallen U.S. troops in his war

3/16/2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration faces criticism over its Iran military strategy. Also, Donald Trump posts a late-night rant on the federal judiciary. And the U.S. prepares to refund billions of illegal Trump tariffs. Rep. Adam Smith, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Neal Katyal 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.

Duration:00:39:55