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.

PodSkip has analyzed 44 episodes of The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, averaging 4.1 ads per episode (4% of runtime).

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Lawrence: Republican 'Cowardly Lions' of the Senate will live the rest of their lives in disgrace
Jun 25, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Republicans cave to Donald Trump on the Iran war vote. Also, a federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order limiting mail ballots. Plus, Democrats are linking…
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Lawrence: Bill Cassidy did what no GOP senator has done to Trump in a decade. Yell at him.
Jun 24, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Former Secretary of State John Kerry says Iran has a new “sense of power” after Donald Trump’s war. Also, a Trump tantrum stalls a housing bill he previously supported. And…
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Lawrence: Republican Senator Sheehy just made Donald Trump Iran's ‘dope’
Jun 23, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. and Iran give differing accounts of deal negotiations. Also, a federal judge rules ICE can’t make arrests in immigration courts. Plus, Sen. Jon Ossoff defends his…
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Haberman and Swan react to Trump's attacks on them ahead of damning book, 'Regime Change'
Jun 22, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: A new book details Donald Trump “operating on pure gut instinct” in the first year of his second presidency. Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, and Andrew Weissmann join…
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Lawrence: Trump picked the worst place in the world to sign his terrible deal with Iran
Jun 18, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump lies that he got Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” Also, Trump’s Iran deal faces rare backlash from top Republicans. Plus, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attacks…
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Lawrence: Trump chose to play Obama's game and lost badly.
Jun 17, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran agreement falls far short of his promises. And Georgia Republicans cancel their redistricting efforts after backlash. Amb. Wendy Sherman, Jon Finer, Rick…
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Lawrence: Trump's describing his so-called Iran deal the only way he knows how. With nonstop lying.
Jun 16, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump desperately tries to sell his retreat from Iran as a win. Also, The Washington Post reports plans for Trump’s ballroom included half of its cost coming from…
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Lawrence: White House effectively says NYT reporters must have tapes of Situation Room meeting
Jun 15, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports JD Vance wanted to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota. Also, Sen. Raphael Warnock reacts to a UFC fighter's vile attack on Michelle Obama…
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U.S. & Iran move closer to a deal to resume peace talks
Jun 12, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Questions remain on key issues in a potential U.S.-Iran deal. And a ruling is upheld to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Amb…
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Lawrence: Trump lies about Vietnam War dead in a desperate attempt to justify troops killed in Iran
Jun 11, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump backs down from attacking Iran for the third day. Also, Trump says he could “take over” Iran if he wanted to. Plus, Republicans eye a fast track for Jay…
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Lawrence: Vance knew Epstein Files were ‘a huge problem’
Jun 10, 2026
A new book reveals the Trump team's Epstein panic. Plus, the U.S. launches strikes against Iran for the second day. Also, Ken Dilanian shares new reporting on pardoned Jan. 6 criminals. And Deb…
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Lawrence: When Donald Trump says ‘if you want to know the truth,' he lies
Jun 09, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. strikes Iran after an Army helicopter is downed. Also, the House Oversight Committee questions Jeffrey Epstein aide Lesley Groff. Plus, a trade judge tells Donald…
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Lawrence & Rachel discuss what’s happening in California as Trump says the election is ‘rigged’
Jun 08, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes wild claims about his war with Iran. Also, a lawsuit says Trump’s UFC event is “deeply corrupt.” Plus, the Justice Department is ordered to answer fraud…
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Senate GOP kills move to block Trump $1.776B fund
Jun 05, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Pam Bondi pins the blame on Todd Blanche for the Epstein files. Also, a moment of silence was held for Derek Chauvin by Minnesota Republicans. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn…
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Lawrence: Blanche won the audition for Trump's AG when he publicly told Trump, 'I love you, sir'
Jun 04, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee faces a tough Senate confirmation. Also, Trump puts loyalty over experience with his DNI pick. And Trump remains defiant as voters…
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Lawrence: Trump is a big loser in California and in Congress
Jun 03, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: MS NOW reports Donald Trump will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general. Also, Trump picks Bill Pulte for acting Director of Intelligence. And Trump Treasury Scott…
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Lawrence: It's too late for Trump to kill the $1.776B political monster he created
Jun 01, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff says Donald Trump doesn’t understand America’s greatness. Also, former Attorney General Pam Bondi defends the Trump Justice Department's handling of the…
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Rep. Garcia: Todd Blanche is ‘clearly covering up’ for Donald Trump
May 29, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is interviewed on the Epstein files. Also, voters turn on Donald Trump at Congressional town halls. Plus, backlash grows over the explosion…
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Lawrence: The tortured soul of Trump's lying & incompetent Treasury Secy. was on display again today
May 28, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: A group of former federal judges asks the court to probe the “slush fund." Also, Sen. Cory Booker demands DHS shut down a NJ ICE facility. Plus, polls show a tight race for…
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Lawrence: On the 88th day of Donald Trump's 'smart war,' his Cabinet once again laughed about war
May 27, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. launched new “self-defense” strikes on Iran. Also, the majority of GOP voters oppose Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion “slush fund.” Plus, North Carolina Democrat Roy…
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Talarico to face candidate he calls nation's 'most corrupt politician' in U.S. Senate race in TX
May 26, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary runoff. Also, the U.S. strikes Iran as Donald Trump says talks are going “nicely.” And Ben Rhodes writes about…
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Lawrence: Trump knows he's losing his 'slush fund' and his ballroom
May 21, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: GOP lawmakers speak out against Trump’s “slush fund.” Also, a former Jeffrey Epstein assistant names three new alleged abusers. Plus, Keisha Lance Bottoms wins the…
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Lawrence: Trump says he's too busy to explain his Iran war. A Democrat did it in five minutes.
May 20, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats and some Republicans push back against Donald Trump’s ballroom and $1.776 fund. And the U.S. Senate campaign in Georgia advances to a run-off for Republicans…
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Lawrence: Trump's the first president in history to say he's 'too busy' to explain a war he's waging
May 19, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate advances a bill to limit Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slams Trump’s “cop beaters' slush fund.” And the Justice Department nixes…
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Lawrence: Today Trump said, 'I don't want to be stupid.' Too late, Donald. Too late.
May 18, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he called off new strikes on Iran. Also, Trump drops the IRS suit for his $1.776 billion fund to pay his allies. Plus, three are killed in a shooting at…
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Trump leaves China with no clarity on Iran or Taiwan
May 15, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump leaves China with no policy breakthroughs. Also, the German Chancellor warns of the “social climate” in the United States. Plus, the Trump world thrives as U.S…
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'An embarrassment' & 'flat-out disaster': Cory Booker torches Trump over China summit
May 14, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: China reportedly gains an edge on the U.S. amid the Iran war. Also, Democrats warn GOP maps target minorities’ voting power. Plus, House Democrats call for Trump Cabinet…
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Trump arrives for meeting with China's President Xi Jinping
May 13, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran looms over the U.S.-China summit. Also, economists predicted the failures of Trump’s economy. And The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump…
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Hegseth grilled on the Hill as Pentagon’s Iran war estimate grows to $29B
May 12, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: U.S. gas prices rise 50% since the start of the Iran war. Also, primary wins in Nebraska could help Democrats in November. Plus, Epstein survivors speak out at a Florida…
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Velshi: Trump about to face down adversary China, 'weakened, overextended' and stuck in his Iran war
May 11, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he wants Venezuela to be the 51st state. Also, Trump’s war in Iran is hurting the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump’s redistricting war escalates nationwide. And…
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