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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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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Episodes
Tonight on The Last Word: A newly convicted Donald Trump rants against the American judicial system. The Biden campaign condemns these “dangerous” attacks on the justice system, saying “We saw that no one is above the law.” Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:46:30
Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan delivers jury instructions in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Also, the classified documents case judge denies Jack Smith’s motion to stop Trump’s attacks on law enforcement. Plus, President Biden and Vice President Harris court Black voters in Philadelphia. And Biden performs stronger in polls among likely voters. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Bradley Moss, Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, Pennsylvania Rep. Joanna McClinton, and Simon Rosenberg join Katie Phang.
Duration:00:42:26
Tonight on The Last Word: Closing arguments conclude in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:42:15
Tonight on The Last Word: Jack Smith urges Judge Cannon to modify the conditions of Donald Trump’s release in the classified documents case after his attacks on the FBI. Also, dozens are killed in the Rafah camp after an Israeli airstrike. Plus, President Biden honors U.S. troops as Trump attacks E. Jean Carroll and judges in a Memorial Day message. Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine is now in its third year. Louisiana becomes the first state to classify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. A new book by Eddie Glaude, Jr. explores how ordinary Americans can help achieve a more perfect democracy. And Texas’ first openly LBGTQ+ state senator is running for reelection. Joyce Vance, Bradley Moss, Allie Raffa, Kelley Robinson, Rep. Barbara Lee, Amb. Michael McFaul, Glenn Kirschner, Ryan Reilly, Kaitlyn Joshua, Mini Timmaraju, Raf Sanchez, Eddie Glaude, and Texas Sen. Molly Cook join Katie Phang.
Duration:01:25:05
Tonight on The Last Word: Chief Justice Roberts is urged to act amid new scandals. Also, Donald Trump lies about the FBI search in a new fundraising email. Plus, Democrats call for new Supreme Court ethics rules. And Rep. Jim McGovern is ruled out of order on the House floor for listing Trump’s legal cases. Laurence Tribe, Andrew Weissmann, and Jamelle Bouie join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:43:41
Tonight on The Last Word: New details in the Trump classified documents case are revealed in unsealed court records. Also, GOP Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoes a bill on birth control access. Plus, The New York Times reports Justice Samuel Alito displayed two flags used by January 6 supporters. And Sen. Ted Cruz tries to court Democrats in a bid to win his reelection. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Colin Allred join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:43:19
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s defense rests its case after calling two witnesses. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:41:57
Tonight on The Last Word: The prosecution rests its case in Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:42:00
Tonight on The Last Word: A GOP-led House Oversight Committee hearing descends into chaos. Also, Donald Trump continues to spread lies about his criminal cases. Plus, Democrats call on Justice Alito to recuse himself from January 6 cases. And the Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time in history. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Stuart Stevens, Joyce Vance, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and Robert Reich join Ali Velshi.
Duration:00:42:42
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a third day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:43:01
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden and Donald Trump agree to debate in June and September. Also, Maryland Democrats back Angela Alsobrooks in the Senate race. Plus, Sen. Jon Tester vies for a fourth term in Montana. And Luke Russert discusses his book, “Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself.” Andrew Weissmann, Simon Rosenberg, Angela Alsobrooks, and Sen. Jon Tester also join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:43:18
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies for a second day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:42:03
Tonight on The Last Word: Michael Cohen testifies in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:41:56
Tonight on The Last Word: NBC News reports Michael Cohen will testify in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Monday. Also, Trump’s agenda for a second term threatens democracy. Plus, a State Department report finds Israel likely violated international law in Gaza. And Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to remove Speaker Johnson. Adam Klasfeld, Katie Phang, Timothy Snyder, Nick Kristof, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett join Ali Velshi.
Duration:00:41:58
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is denied a mistrial after the Stormy Daniels testimony. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence.
Duration:00:43:18
Tonight on The Last Word: Abortion rights are front and center in the Biden campaign. Also, a Trump-picked judge indefinitely delays the Trump classified documents trial. Plus, Donald Trump stokes anti-immigrant fears with recent comments. And Ali Velshi discusses his new memoir, “Small Acts of Courage.” Michael Tyler, Glenn Kirschner, Bradley Moss, and Rep. Colin Allred also join Jonathan Capehart.
Duration:00:42:22
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses his bid for mistrial after testimony from Stormy Daniels where she details their alleged 2006 sexual encounter. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that authorities will “be ready” if Trump is ordered to jail. Lisa Rubin, Andrew Weissmann, and Adam Klasfeld join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:42:22
Tonight on The Last Word: Judge Merchan reprimands Trump over 10 gag order violations. Plus, Jen Psaki joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss working in the White House post-Trump. Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal also join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:40:03
Tonight on The Last Word: Ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies at the hush money trial. Lisa Rubin, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Jonathan Alter join Lawrence O’Donnell.
Duration:00:42:37
Tonight on The Last Word: Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer details the hush money payment in Trump’s criminal trial. Also, the Nevada abortion rights amendment surpasses the signature threshold for the November ballot. And a court room sketch artist captures the moment Donald Trump “glowered” at Lawrence O’Donnell. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Isabelle Brourman join.
Duration:00:44:01
