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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
30 episodes
Trump & officials downplay concerns about USS Lincoln
Ep 20260817 · Aug 18, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran drags on with no clear strategy. Also, Trump claims Kim Jong Un treats him with “great respect." Plus, Todd Blanche refuses to pledge the Justice Department’s independence from the White House. And a recent poll finds most Americans say they’re worse off financially under Trump. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Mark Pocan, Barbara McQuade, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Symone Sanders. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up…
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on the USS Lincoln
Ep 20260814 · Aug 15, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump votes to inscribe his name on the Kennedy Center. Plus, Trump plans his next big Washington D.C. renovation. And with 81 days until midterm elections, the GOP is on defense in... Texas. Rep. Mike Levin, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Dorothy Robyn, and Katy Padilla Stout join Antonia Hylton. 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…
Lawrence: Aircraft carrier morale crisis is result of Trump’s failure.
Ep 20260813 · Aug 14, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Iran could prolong the war until Donald Trump is out of office. Also, The Washington Post reports Trump’s White House projects are now at least $900 million. And Trump called into the Kennedy Center virtual meeting where the board voted to “inscribe” his name on the building. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sarah Blaskey, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hoste…
Lawrence: With Air Force One switch, Trump fails his self-imposed Hollywood Hero Test
Ep 20260811 · Aug 12, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Polls show voters are frustrated with Donald Trump’s Iran war. Also, Trump hints at a national emergency over the passage of the SAVE Act. Plus, Nick Kristof reports on the effects of Trump’s cuts and economic policies. And Rep. James Walkinshaw wants Elon Musk subpoenaed after the DOGE report. Ali Velshi, Ben Rhodes, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Nick Kristof, and Rep. James Walkinshaw join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for…
Lawrence: Donald Trump has lost control – even his choice of airplane
Ep 20260810 · Aug 11, 2026 · 41 min
Tonight on The Last Word: An Iranian assassination threat reportedly forced Donald Trump to leave Turkey in secret. Also, Trump pressures Jeanine Pirro to revisit the Reflecting Pool case. Plus, an appeals court halts Trump’s $600 million White House ballroom. And a Pennsylvania Democrat highlights data centers in a new political ad. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, Andrew Weissmann, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS…
‘YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO BREATHE’: Exasperated voters bash Trump who claims they aren’t mad at him
Ep 20260807 · Aug 8, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump voters sound off about high prices, the Iran war, and more. Also, a federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump’s $600 million ballroom project. Plus, a government watchdog finds Elon Musk’s DOGE inflated savings. And Todd Blanche vows to fight mail-order abortion drugs. Mayor Chaz Molder, Dr. Annie Andrews, Barbara McQuade, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Michele Goodwin join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
Democrats see midterm momentum as Trump approval tanks
Ep 20260806 · Aug 7, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Iowa emerges as a surprise midterm battleground state. Also, Oman and Iran reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays the inflation toll on lower-income workers. And the Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Tom Nichols, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Joyce Vance join Eugene Daniels. To listen to this show and other MS…
Lawrence: The mystery of what Trump’s agents were doing in Michigan may make sense on Election Day
Ep 20260805 · Aug 6, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will face a Trump-backed Republican in the governor’s race. Also, 25 Democratic-led states sue over the latest Trump tariffs. Plus, The Washington Post reports Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth clash over U.S. missile depletion due to the Iran War. And Trump fights the Smithsonian and tries to whitewash U.S. history. Secretary Jocelyn Benson, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Professor David Blight…
Lawrence: Caving to Trump, Tillis & Cornyn prove once a senator, always a senator
Ep 20260803 · Aug 4, 2026 · 40 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A Todd Blanche order keeps Donald Trump’s audit immunity deal intact. Also, Trump repeats his vandalism claim despite the Justice Department’s conclusion about the Reflecting Pool. Plus, the Pentagon is reportedly seeking “creative” tips on the Iran war strategy. And a recent poll finds voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on the economy. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, John Kirby, and Dr. Amy Acton join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts with…
TRUMP’S TERRIBLE WEEK: 72% disapprove of Trump’s handling of his Iran war
Ep 20260731 · Aug 1, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard. To lis…
Lawrence: Trump cares more about his slush fund & tax amnesty than Blanche’s confirmation
Ep 20260730 · Jul 31, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he could pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. Also, Epstein survivors urge Republicans to reject Todd Blanche. Plus, a new poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s war in Iran. And Trump’s pardon of two police officers draws scrutiny. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, 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 A…
Lawrence: Republicans attacking Anthony Fauci is 'one of the darkest days in our Senate's history'
Ep 20260729 · Jul 30, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Todd Blanche’s confirmation vote. Also, James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to three debates in the Texas Senate race. And Elon Musk is confronted over the death toll after USAID ended. Andrew Weissmann, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, and Dr. Atul Gawande 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…
Lawrence: Trump proves he’s the stupidest negotiator in the history of American government
Ep 20260728 · Jul 29, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu as the Iran war continues. Also, The New York Times reports the new Air Force One lacks crucial defense features. Plus, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek rides a famed Iowa race using a handcycle. And after a Supreme Court loss, Trump doubles down on tariff falsehoods. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Eric Lipton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Rep. Mark Pocan join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign…
Lawrence: Day 150 shows what happens when a madman starts a war
Ep 20260727 · Jul 28, 2026 · 41 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to explain his strategy 150 days in the Iran war. Also, Democrats eye retaking the Senate with key races now in play. Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And James Comey files a motion to dismiss the seashell indictment. John Kirby, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podc…
Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war
Ep 20260723 · Jul 24, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says the U.S. is “doing very well” in Iran despite setbacks. Also, the Trump family’s profiteering on the presidency is unprecedented. Plus, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler’s town hall exposes voter frustrations. Canada threatens retaliation if Trump imposes 50% tariffs. And Texas Republicans hope to ban IVF and surrogacy. Sen. Chris Coons, Maureen Farrell, Cait Conley, Jared Bernstein, and Michele Goodwin join Catherine Rampell. To listen to this show and other MS po…
Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran
Ep 20260722 · Jul 23, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump downplays the Iran war and calls it a “skirmish.” Also, House GOP adopts the budget plan to fund Trump’s Iran war. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee makes a criminal referral for Jack Smith. And GOP election deniers seek Arizona’s most powerful offices. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Brahm Resnik, and Bale Dalton join Catherine Rampell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Ap…
Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators
Ep 20260721 · Jul 22, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: GOP senators appear skeptical of Donald Trump’s Iran war plan. Also, Donald Trump’s 2020 false claims shadow the Arizona governor’s race. Plus, Trump’s re-imagining of Washington, D.C. draws backlash and lawsuits. And two GOP senators have not committed to confirming Todd Blanche. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Gov. Katie Hobbs, Mayor Paige Cognetti, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Brittany Pettersen join Jacob Soboroff. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign…
'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs
Ep 20260720 · Jul 21, 2026 · 41 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump wants $95 billion for his war in a Republican supplemental bill. Also, the feds turn over evidence in the Alex Pretti and Renée Good cases. And the Associated Press reports the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission finds Elon Musk likely broke an election law. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Mary Moriarty, Barbara McQuade, and Ben Wikler join Jacob Soboroff. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premi…
Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran
Ep 20260717 · Jul 18, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s election attack threat looms over the midterms. Also, Trump absurdly claims the U.S. is “winning big in Iran.” Plus, relatives detail the violent past of the ICE agent in the Maine shooting. And The Washington Post reports the Reflecting Pool peeling is likely due to application flaws. Anderson Clayton, Bishop William J. Barber II, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, and Jarrett Ley join Jonathan Capehart. To liste…
Lawrence: Trump’s ‘demented’ speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election
Ep 20260716 · Jul 17, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump yells at Congress to pass a voter suppression bill. Also, Trump rehashes 2020 lies as his war in Iran drags on. And an Epstein survivor says meeting with Todd Blanche was “demoralizing.” Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Jon Ossoff, 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 info…
Lawrence: Blanche confessed who he really serves when he said of Trump ‘I’m his lawyer’
Ep 20260715 · Jul 16, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Senators press Todd Blanche on Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement fund. Also, DNI nominee Jay Clayton refuses to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election. And Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sherrod Brown 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 c…
Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces
Ep 20260714 · Jul 15, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats criticize Sen. Susan Collins after a fatal ICE shooting. Also, Donald Trump drops the fantasy of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate races in Iowa and Ohio. And a new housing law takes aim at corporate landlords. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Keisha Lance Bottoms join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads,…
Lawrence: Trump sued himself - and lost.
Ep 20260713 · Jul 14, 2026 · 41 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A judge accuses Todd Blanche of giving “misleading” testimony. Also, a judge says Trump’s IRS suit was filed for “improper purpose.” And the Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could help Republicans in North Carolina. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and 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 i…
Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over'
Ep 20260710 · Jul 11, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses the bid to restore his name to the Kennedy Center. Also, Trump prioritizes an election power grab over a housing bill. Plus, a new report details the cost of Trump and Elon Musk’s agency layoffs. And Robert Reich says the NATO Summit exposed the real source of Trump’s power. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rick Hasen, Doug Pasternak, and Robert Reich join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on App…
Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started
Ep 20260709 · Jul 10, 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to make a deal to end his war in Iran. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny for his taxpayer-funded spending. Plus, a new poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton tied with Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race. And gas prices rise after Trump says the Iran ceasefire is “over.” John Kirby, Ken Dilanian, Dr. Amy Acton, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
Graham Platner says he’s withdrawing, denies allegations
Ep 20260708 · Jul 9, 2026 · 45 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats can replace Graham Platner if he withdraws by July 13. And Donald Trump rants about the “Islamic Republic of Japan." Devon Murphy-Anderson, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Rep. Madeleine Dean 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.
Lawrence on the lesson of the Platner campaign: Always wait for the vetting
Ep 20260707 · Jul 8, 2026 · 45 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran flares up amid the NATO Summit in Turkey. Also, Democrats pull their endorsements of Graham Platner after a sexual assault claim. And Trump brags about dropping crypto investigations. Rep. Adam Smith, Jessica Mackler, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Eric Lipton 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…
Lawrence: JD Vance’s old accusation of Trump being ‘cultural heroin’ was on display this weekend
Ep 20260706 · Jul 7, 2026 · 37 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s latest pardons draw scrutiny from legal experts. Also, USAID cuts are linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths. Plus, Trump’s election lies are causing chaos across polls. And The Washington Post reports Trump’s ballroom cost has tripled this year. Andrew Weissmann, Amb. Samantha Power, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Sarah Blaskey join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium…
Lawrence: Trump cannot survive a federal criminal justice system that works
Ep 20260702 · Jul 3, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Iowa Democrat Josh Turek runs for the open seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst. Also, Donald Trump has made $2.2 billion since his return to the White House. Plus, Eddie Glaude discusses how race shadows the United States’ 250th anniversary. And Trump’s disastrous management is on display everywhere. Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, Eric Lipton, and Eddie Glaude join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premi…
U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar end without breakthrough
Ep 20260701 · Jul 2, 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump takes his first flight on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One. Also, the Supreme Court allows unlimited party spending on candidates. And Justice Jackson calls for an “anticaste reset” in America. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Isabel Wilkerson 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 informat…
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