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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.
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- Today43 min
Lawrence: Trump proves he’s the stupidest negotiator in the history of American government
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu as the Iran war continues. Also, The New York Times reports the new Air Force One lacks crucial defense features. Plus, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek rides a famed Iowa race using a handcycle. And after a Supreme Court loss, Trump doubles down on tariff falsehoods. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Eric Lipton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Rep. Mark Pocan 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday40 min
Lawrence: Day 150 shows what happens when a madman starts a war
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to explain his strategy 150 days in the Iran war. Also, Democrats eye retaking the Senate with key races now in play. Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And James Comey files a motion to dismiss the seashell indictment. John Kirby, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 5 days ago42 min
Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war
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, Jared Bernstein, and Michele Goodwin join Catherine Rampell. 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago43 min
Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran
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 Rampell. 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators
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. Brittany Pettersen join Jacob Soboroff. 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs
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 join Jacob Soboroff. 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran
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 Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, and Jarrett Ley join Jonathan Capehart. 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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Lawrence: Trump’s ‘demented’ speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election
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 NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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