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482 episodes
Language
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Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOWExplicit
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Date created
2017/11/21
Latest episode
2026/10/30
Average duration
43 min.
Release period
2 days
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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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Lawrence: Trump boasts about passing the one test you're never supposed to boast about passing
2026/10/30
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump cancels a red state rally in the final days before Election Day. Also, ADA champion Tom Harkin backs Josh Turek for his former Senate seat. And Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are devastating Nevada’s economy. Adam Hamilton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, fmr. Sen. Tom Harkin, and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Obama & other Dems make Trump's stupidity an issue in the campaign
2026/10/29
Tonight on The Last Word: Former President Obama stumps in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Also, Donald Trump is back in Ohio again as Republicans try to hold the Senate. And a former Republican governor backs Dr. Annie Andrews for the South Carolina Senate race. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Sherrod Brown, Ali Velshi, and Dr. Annie Andrews join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump tried to crush Cassidy Hutchinson. He failed.
2026/10/28
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Also, Trump focuses on a GOP senator’s body instead of key issues. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler campaigns with Speaker Johnson in New York. And Elon Musk pours nearly $500 million into saving Republicans in the midterms. Andrew Weissmann, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Cait Conley, and Alex Gibney join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump's response to Obama’s criticism on the campaign trail is, 'I don't give a damn'
2026/10/27
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats put Republicans on defense in deep red states. Also, the Trump Justice Department charges James Comey again after two failed attempts. Plus, House Judiciary Cmte. Democrats release a new report on Trump & Epstein. And the Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate results if Republicans lose. Scott Colom, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Mary Peltola join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Dem majority would focus on affordability, corruption
2026/10/24
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats prepare for Donald Trump to defy the midterm results. Also, Trump’s coalition cracks as Democrats target Florida. Plus, Arizona water rights become a major issue in the 2026 midterms. And Democrats’ path to a House majority runs through Pennsylvania. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Joe Neguse, David Jolly, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Gov. Katie Hobbs, and Mayor Paige Cognetti join Jonathan Capehart.
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Lawrence: Elon Musk threatens Democrats in Congress saying, ‘Live by the sword, die by the sword’
2026/10/23
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats ready investigations if they win control of the House. Also, a new book examines DOGE’s impact on the U.S. government. Plus, early voting is underway in the Iowa midterm elections. And a Nevada House seat never won by a Democrat is now in play. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Michael Lewis, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Teresa Benitez-Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump's envoy called Putin a 'humanitarian,' and Trump's spineless quislings stayed silent
2026/10/22
Tonight on The Last Word: Voters are frustrated with Donald Trump's economy ahead of midterms. Also, Sherrod Brown is polling ahead of Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race. And Democrats target the Senate seat in deep-red South Carolina. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Dr. Annie Andrews, and Sherrod Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump & Hegseth 'not telling how much damage there really was' by Iran war to Navy base
2026/10/21
Tonight on The Last Word: Families discuss the “chaotic” evacuation of a U.S. Navy base. Also, Donald Trump attacks Ukraine while waiving sanctions on Russia. And the cost of Trump’s economy is a key issue in the Maine Senate race. Priya Sridhar, Rep. Chris Deluzio, David Rothkopf, and Troy Jackson join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump's case for a GOP candidate, 'I examined his ass,' is another example of his madness
2026/10/20
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is forced to campaign in Kansas amid record low polls. Also, Elon Musk pours millions into Texas GOP races. Plus, Trump says, “Russia has been fine on Ukraine.” And South Carolina early voting begins in a key Senate Race. Adam Hamilton, Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Musk gives $158M+ trying to salvage GOP’s midterms chances
2026/10/17
Tonight on The Last Word: Georgia breaks records for early midterm voting this week. Also, the “No Kings” rallies on Saturday will focus on mobilizing early voting. Plus, Republican House incumbents are fading in key swing districts. And a new Fox poll finds 54% of voters backing Democrats for Congress. Keisha Lance Bottoms, Leah Greenberg, Anderson Clayton, Rebecca Bennett, and Sean McCann join Jonathan Capehart.
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Lawrence: Trump says he has 'very severe problems.' One appears to be declining cognitive ability.
2026/10/16
Tonight on The Last Word: Four are killed after an elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. Also, a Fox poll finds 81% of GOP voters are “concerned” about inflation. Plus, Iowa’s rural hospitals struggle after Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts. And North Carolina begins early voting in a key Senate race. Marc Santia, Rob D’Amico, Tom Manger, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and fmr. Gov. Roy Cooper join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump says leakers ‘should be shot.’ That would include his own Defense Secretary.
2026/10/15
Tonight on The Last Word: A Trump-appointed judge rules against Donald Trump on the media ban. Also, House Democrats prepare for a potential majority after the midterms. And the Senate race in Alaska emerges as a key midterm battleground. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Katherine Clark, and Mary Peltola join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Every Trump White House press secretary has lied on their very first day at the podium
2026/10/14
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s tariffs spark widespread economic pain in Detroit. Also, Trump and Republicans are losing voters over data centers. Plus, San Antonio sues to block a planned ICE detention center. And Leaders We Deserve targets 11 states with must-win races. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Ali Velshi, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, Johnny Garcia, and David Hogg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Lawrence: Trump is getting one thing right. If Republicans lose the midterms, they will blame him.
2026/10/13
Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans pour huge amounts of campaign cash into Ohio. Also, Florida Democrats’ voter registration outpaces Republicans in September. Plus, the Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin diesel deal faces growing backlash. And The New York Times reports a Russia oil deal could enrich Trump’s allies. Sherrod Brown, David Jolly, and Eric Lipton join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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Together in Texas: Part 2
2026/10/11
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the politics. With a few weeks left until the midterms, MS NOW anchors and fans gathered in Texas for a day of conversation and community. Now, we’re bringing the fun to you directly. Listen to a compilation special from Together In Texas: We the People 2026, featuring talks with top newsmakers and some of your favorite hosts, such as Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, and Chris Hayes. This is part two of the special.
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Lisasps1 2026/10/23
Brilliant
I look forward to every word this man utters. He speaks truth to power, is fearless, honest, and brings clarity to an unrelenting news cycle. Thank yo...
Che Block 2026/10/23
Musk
Wasn’t musk threatening Putin? because he said pulling the strings of the puppet so the puppet is Trump and the string puller is Putin so musk is thre...
B02@ 2026/10/21
Rothkopf on Trump
DR said it’s like Putin set down with Trump and gave him his list of wants. It has been reported numerous times that Trump calls Putin routinely. Pret...
midwestBlue 2026/10/13
10.12.26
Lying!! It has to stop when it at least comes to lying to the voters. Wales recently passed a bill that states if a politician lies to the voters they...
julie777779999999 2026/09/05
Lawrence is the best
Lawrence is the best and I look forward to listening to his show every weeknight. I’m really disappointed when another host is buried at the very end ...
Roses Rock 2026/08/29
Average Joes
Why are Democrats fighting other Democrats, and not the big fat corruption of Trump, and the Republicans? I think it's because they are scaredy cats!
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Pcta 2026/08/20
👎
The Break Up sounds like a book I will joyfully NEVER read. I miss really good speculative fiction authors
Strangely I realize royals may care for t...
WKathrynBB 2026/08/12
Being back the TRMS Handoff!
I would normally give this show FIVE stars, but since they have decided not to include the handoff from Rachel Maddow that is not possible. I love Law...
Jonny 300 2026/07/30
My weekly go to
Mr. O’Donnell is truly one of the classiest guys reporting the news. His bedside manner with all of his guest is a masterclass for all other host in t...
Cpsetter 2026/07/29
The one thing I look forward to!
This show is absolutely the best. Lawrence gives his opinion on the Facts in the most beautifully brutal and brilliant way!
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