The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

By: Lawrence O'Donnell MSNBC
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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.
    2019 NBC News
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Episodes
  • Lawrence: China sees 'world's biggest clown' Trump as most economically incoherent president ever
    Apr 24 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s tariff uncertainty causes price spikes and layoffs. Also, Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly have a verbal brawl in the West Wing. Plus, a federal judge slams the Trump administration’s “bad faith” in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case. And the president of Harvard University speaks out about Trump’s attack. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Jen Psaki, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    42 mins
  • Lawrence: Trump, a 'humiliated clown' who always pretends he never backs down, backed down again
    Apr 23 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: The stock market is calmer after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told investors a trade war is not “sustainable.” Also, the White House says Donald Trump “strongly stands” behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, three prosecutors on the Eric Adams corruption case resign rather than admit to “wrongdoing.” And Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens launches her Senate bid in Michigan. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Haley Stevens join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    43 mins
  • Lawrence: Trump plunging stock market to its ‘Make America 1932 Again’ moment
    Apr 22 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Stocks tumble as Donald Trump attacks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Also, Harvard University sues the Trump administration over funding cut threats. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared sensitive information on Yemen strikes in a Signal chat with his wife and brother. And Pope Frances dies at 88 after a stroke. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Laurence Tribe, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sister Simone Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    41 mins
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A Relief

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.

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Outstanding Commentary

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

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is this part off trump,s plan

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)

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