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by Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW · English · News
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.
8 Oct 2026 · 42 minNew
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Raphael Warnock says voters feel “betrayed” by “crushing prices.” Also, Democrats seek to flip the GOP-held Kansas Senate seat. And Spy Magazine is resurfacing vintage Trump articles. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Adam Hamilton, Susan Morrison, and Kurt Andersen join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20261006 · 7 Oct 2026 · 42 minNew
Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds Democratic voters are way more fired up to vote than GOP voters. Also, Democrat Josh Turek is vying to flip a Senate seat for Iowa. And MS NOW’s Ken Dilanian looks at Trump’s pardon for a Nevada GOP politician nicknamed “Lady Trump.” Marni von Wilpert, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Ken Dilanian join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20261005 · 6 Oct 2026 · 40 minNew
Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are worried as polls show Donald Trump’s drag on key races. Also, the Trump family faces self-enrichment and corruption claims. Plus, the Trump administration plans to deploy 1,000 election monitors. Justice Alito says he’s considered retirement. And Trump jokes about Iran “taking out” Los Angeles and San Diego. Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Sen. Cory Booker join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20261002 · 3 Oct 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump dismisses the affordability issue as Americans struggle. Also, Trump and Republicans continue to sow doubt in the outcome of midterms. Plus, Democrats expand the House battlefield into red districts. And the White House reportedly told the Justice Department to go slow on abortion before midterms. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Leela Gray, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, and Mini Timmaraju join Luke Russert.
E20261001 · 2 Oct 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A recent poll finds a majority of Ohio voters are skeptical of data centers. Also, the Democratic Senate candidate leads in North Carolina while Trump is underwater. And a federal judge demands answers from Trump on boat strikes. Sherrod Brown and Roy Cooper join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260930 · 1 Oct 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The Georgia campaign could prove crucial to determining Senate control. Also, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott refuses to debate Gina Hinojosa before the election. And Sen. Cory Booker calls the Jack Smith Senate hearing a “farce.” Sen. Jon Ossoff, Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, and Sen. Cory Booker join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260929 · 30 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A GOP senator’s perjury claims against Jack Smith fall apart. Also, Michigan has the highest per-household tariff cost in America. And a poll finds Democrat Chris Pappas with a five-point lead in the New Hampshire Senate race. Andrew Weissmann, Secretary Jocelyn Benson, and Rep. Chris Pappas join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260928 · 29 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Voters rejects Donald Trump’s war and economy ahead of midterms. Also, Trump uses taxpayer dollars for a campaign-style ad. And a new documentary revisits a newspaper’s fight for justice. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Rachel Maddow join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260925 · 26 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fights the press and hosts Xi Jinping as the nation struggles. Also, the Supreme Court approves of Trump using a citizenship tool on a voter databases. Plus, Americans are feeling the impact of rising gas and diesel prices. And Democrats look to retake the Senate amid Trump’s unpopular agenda. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Dr. Annie Andrews join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260924 · 25 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: MS NOW and CNN are blocked from a White House event. Also, a Trump loyalist scrubs Donald Trump from his Florida governor campaign website. And ProPublica responds to Sen. Susan Collins calling their report a “hit job.” Laurence Tribe, David Jolly, and Avi Asher-Schapiro join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260923 · 24 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge could rule in the Trump media ban case at any time. Also, Sen. Susan Collins calls the bribery allegations a “partisan hit job.” Plus, Democrats introduce a bill to protect farmers from Donald Trump’s economy. And Republicans start to break with Trump on his war in Iran. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Sen. Amy Klobuchar join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260922 · 23 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff leads in Georgia as his GOP opponent deploys fake AI ads. Also, Donald Trump’s Iran war and diesel costs loom in the Iowa Senate race. And Sen. Susan Collins denies allegations of a bribery scheme made in a new ProPublica report. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Iowa Rep. Josh Turek, and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260921 · 22 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says his Washington, D.C. arch will house drones and snipers. Also, Democrat Sherrod Brown looks to win back his Ohio U.S. Senate seat. And GOP Rep. Mike Lawler fails to distance himself from Trump. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sherrod Brown, and Cait Conley join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260918 · 19 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s tariffs put Republicans on defense with voters. Also, a Trump photo sparks fears of the Kennedy Center demolition. Plus, Oversight Democrats are preparing for Trump administration investigations. And voters sour on Trump’s economy ahead of midterm elections. Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Robert Reich join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260917 · 18 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The cost of living it a top issue for voters amid rising prices. Also, Democrats prepare for possible legal action on Trump’s election attacks. Plus, David Crowley makes the cost of living central to his gubernatorial campaign in Wisconsin. And seven House Republicans vote against Trump’s Iran war. Sen. Ed Markey, Garrett Epps, David Crowley, and Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260916 · 17 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump runs to North Carolina as polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading in the Senate race. Also, Sen. Cory Booker calls FBI Director Kash Patel a “thug” in a Senate hearing. Plus, Trump tells Republicans to “cheat like hell” in the midterms. And polls show David Jolly in a tight race with a Trump-backed rival for Florida Governor. Roy Cooper, Sen. Cory Booker, and David Jolly join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260915 · 16 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: FBI Director Kash Patel defends the amended FBI bestiality hiring rule. Also, Patel won’t rule out FBI agents at the polls in November. And Donald Trump and Republicans push AI in spite of safety concerns. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Gil Durán join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260914 · 15 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff slams Donald Trump and Congress for failing to regulate AI. Also, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attack on mail voting. And a new book takes a critical look at those capitulating to Trump. Sen. Jon Ossoff, J. Michael Luttig, and Jacob Weisberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.
E20260911 · 12 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump makes supporters pledge to 'cheat like hell.' Plus, Trump's Iran war and tariffs send prices soaring. Also, Trump tries to co-opt 9/11 tragedy for political gain. And the GOP seeks to ban access to abortion pills. Rep. Joe Neguse, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, and Mini Timmaraju join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260910 · 11 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump promises $5000 payments if the GOP wins midterms. Plus, Helena Foulkes wins the Democratic primary in Rhode Island. Also, Texas GOP candidate Brandon Herrera faces scrutiny for past derogatory comments. And Nepal's flood recovery is set back by Trump's aid cuts. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Helena Foulkes, Katy Padilla Stout, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O'Donnell.
E20260909 · 10 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Mary Peltola leads incumbent GOP Sullivan in key Alaska Senate race. Plus, Trump looks to make midterms a referendum on his presidency. And Trump gave White House aides $45,000 cash gifts. Mary Peltola, Rep. Chris Pappas, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Andrew Weissman join Lawrence O'Donnell.
E20260908 · 9 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump's Iran war continues to make life unaffordable for Americans. Plus, Trump threatens to stop the sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in the U.S. And the DOJ charges ICE officer Christian Castro for lying to FBI about Minnesota shooting. Sen. Peter Welch, Adam Hamilton, and Mary Moriarty join Lawrence O'Donnell on The Last Word.
E2026090402 · 5 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Iran has grown more confident after six months of war. Also, a federal judge extends the block on Donald Trump’s attack on mail voting. Plus, diesel hits a record high in the U.S. as energy costs surge. Trump ramps up his effort to destroy the Smithsonian. And Trump policies strain economic ties with global allies. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Robert Reich, Skye Perryman, and Heather Long join Jonathan Capehart. Part 2 of 2.
E2026090401 · 5 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Iran has grown more confident after six months of war. Also, a federal judge extends the block on Donald Trump’s attack on mail voting. Plus, diesel hits a record high in the U.S. as energy costs surge. Trump ramps up his effort to destroy the Smithsonian. And Trump policies strain economic ties with global allies. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Robert Reich, Skye Perryman, and Heather Long join Jonathan Capehart. Part 1 of 2.
E20260903 · 4 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration offers conflicting messages on the status of the Iran war. Also, Trump takes his attack on mail voting to the Supreme Court. Plus, the AI data center debate could swing the Nevada governor’s race. And Leon Black faces questions over $158 million in payments to Jeffrey Epstein. Adm. John Kirby, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260902 · 3 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The USS Lincoln arrives in Thailand after a 9-month deployment. Also, a new poll finds a majority of voters opposes Donald Trump’s new Canada tariffs. Plus, Trump’s mail ballot rules race legal and logistical hurdles. And Democrats prepare for the House majority after midterms. Priya Sridhar, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Rep. Gwen Moore, Barbara McQuade, and Randy Villegas join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260901 · 2 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: The lack of leadership inside the Pentagon worsens with the army secretary’s resignation. Also, Democrats slam Republicans for their silence on Trump’s trade war and rising costs. Plus, AI data centers could swing Wisconsin elections in November. And a new book, “American Scoundrel,” explores what Trump learned from Roy Cohn. Ali Velshi, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rebecca Cooke, and Kai Bird join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260831 · 1 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Iran war is at a stalemate with 64 days until midterms. Also, the Supreme Court allows Trump to continue his ballroom construction. Plus, Trump prioritizes vanity projects as Americans struggle. And a new discharge petition on the Epstein files goes live. Sen. Chris Coons, Joyce Vance, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260828 · 29 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Tonight on The Last Word: Two destroyers stay behind as the USS Lincoln heads home. Also, thousands march in Washington, D.C. to defend the right to vote. Plus, Democrats campaign on Trump’s unpopular war and economy. And RFK Jr. questions data as measles cases rise and two die in Pennsylvania. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Priya Sridhar, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Jessica Killin, and Dr. Vin Gupta join Jonathan Capehart.
E20260827 · 28 Aug 2026 · 43 min
Tonight on The Last Word: A federal judge temporarily blocks Donald Trump’s mail ballot rule. Also, Trump tries to claim victory as the Iran war nears six months. Plus, a Texas ICE facility faces scrutiny over its conditions. And Sen. Susan Collins tries to distance herself from Trump’s failures. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Alex Padilla, Rep. Greg Casar, and Troy Jackson join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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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