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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

By: Lawrence O'Donnell MS NOW
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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.MS NOW Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Lawrence: Trump retreats on Iran and proves he’s worse than Nixon
    Mar 24 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.

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    38 mins
  • Trump claims ‘we’ve won’ war as more troops deploy to Middle East
    Mar 21 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.

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    42 mins
  • Lawrence: Tulsi Gabbard again refuses to admit Trump lied about an ‘imminent threat’ in Iran
    Mar 20 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.

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    42 mins
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I enjoy how Lawrence gives it to straight. He provides history and verification (receipts) for all he says.

Straightforward

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When I don’t have an episode to listen to with my morning coffee I feel lost. I’m grateful to Mr O’Donnell for his contribution to our understanding of what the heck is going on.

A Relief

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Love Lawrence’s show. He’s gives us the facts and explains the truth. He stands strong against the regained that is ruining this country.

Truthful, factual

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it makes me link the dismantling of usaid . the help they do in war torn areas is a support taken away to weaken the people protecting there land. ( extortion)

is this part off trump,s plan

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I normally watch your show on TV and was wondering if he had a book, this is the next best thing. Thanks 👍🏼

Outstanding Commentary

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