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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW 206 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

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.

Episodes

Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war
Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war Jul 24, 2026 00:42:27 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,
Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran
Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran Jul 23, 2026 00:43:29 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
Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators
Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators Jul 22, 2026 00:41:55 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. Bri
'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs
'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs Jul 21, 2026 00:41:16 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 joi
Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran
Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran Jul 18, 2026 00:41:46 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
Lawrence: Trump’s ‘demented’ speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election
Lawrence: Trump’s ‘demented’ speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election Jul 17, 2026 00:41:38 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 N
Lawrence: Blanche confessed who he really serves when he said of Trump ‘I’m his lawyer’
Lawrence: Blanche confessed who he really serves when he said of Trump ‘I’m his lawyer’ Jul 16, 2026 00:42:08 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 po
Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces
Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces Jul 15, 2026 00:42:12 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 Kei
Lawrence: Trump sued himself - and lost.
Lawrence: Trump sued himself - and lost. Jul 14, 2026 00:41:20 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 M
Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over'
Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over' Jul 11, 2026 00:42:20 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 C
Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started
Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started Jul 10, 2026 00:43:14 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 j
Graham Platner says he’s withdrawing, denies allegations
Graham Platner says he’s withdrawing, denies allegations Jul 9, 2026 00:45:01 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. S

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