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
  • Trump DHS challenged on possible imminent deportations

    Trump DHS challenged on possible imminent deportations
    Apr 19 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen for meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Also, voters flood town halls with fears and frustrations. Plus, Trump suggests removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And the North Carolina Supreme Court race remains undecided after legal challenges. Lisa Rubin, Garry Kasparov, Rep. James Clyburn, Robert Reich, and Justice Allison Riggs join Ali Velshi.
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    43 mins
  • Lawrence: Sen. Van Hollen outsmarted Trump today helping Abrego Garcia get a step closer to justice

    Lawrence: Sen. Van Hollen outsmarted Trump today helping Abrego Garcia get a step closer to justice
    Apr 18 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen and Kilmar Abrego Garcia meet in El Salvador. Also, Donald Trump threatens to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status. And Trump suggests he can fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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    46 mins
  • Lawrence: As criminal as Nixon was, he had more respect for the Constitution than Trump

    Lawrence: As criminal as Nixon was, he had more respect for the Constitution than Trump
    Apr 17 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: California sues Donald Trump, calling his tariffs “unlawful.” Also, a bipartisan bill would end any tariff not passed by Congress in 60 days. Plus, a federal judge finds probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights. And voters flood town halls and rallies fearing DOGE cuts. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Daniel Goldman, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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    44 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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