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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Hosted by Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW · EN
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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Trump wants DOJ to investigate others tied to Epstein
Nov 1500:39:39Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats on food tariffs amid anger across the country over high prices. Also, Vice President JD Vance’s claims on AI, robots, and wage growth raise questions. Plus, the House now plans to spike a Senate GOP payout provision. And Democrats eye a possible U.S. House pickup in Tennessee. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Justin Wolfers, Rep. Joe Neguse, and Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: Trump is lost in his own fear about the Epstein emails. His silence proves it.
Nov 1400:42:34Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: New Jeffrey Epstein emails spark a push to release the Epstein files. Also, Rep. Jamie Raskin calls on Todd Blanche to testify over Ghislaine Maxwell reports. And Epstein emails claim Donald Trump “knew about the girls.” Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Julie K. Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls'
Nov 1300:42:25Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is repeatedly mentioned in newly public Epstein emails. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote on Epstein next week, as the Trump White House fails to contain the crisis. Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Barry Levine join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: Trump says 65% of Americans are ‘FOOLS!’
Nov 1200:41:02Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: The House vote on the Senate’s funding bill is expected on Wednesday. Also, NBC News reports Ghislaine Maxwell’s emails say she is “happier” in minimum security prison. Plus, Trump floats the idea of $2,000 tariff rebate checks. And Trump could be forced to refund his tariffs. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Jason Furman, and Lori Mullins join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: With Trump's shutdown ending, Dems are closer than ever to forcing Epstein files release
Nov 1100:43:39Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: The Senate votes 60-40 on a bill to end the government shutdown. Also, Donald Trump pardons several people who tried to overturn the 2020 election. And states fight back and win against Trump’s cuts to SNAP. Rep. Jamie Raskin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryAli Velshi: Trump's reaction to Tuesday's crushing election defeat? Basically, 'Let them eat cake'
Nov 800:41:34Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump dismisses voters’ cost of living concerns. Also, the House remains out of session on day 38 of the record-setting government shutdown. Plus, the shutdown is pushing more Americans towards food insecurity. And California voters approve of a new redistricting measure. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Sister Simone Campbell, and Erika Jones join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: Trump looking away from a man in need should be the portrait for his second term
Nov 700:42:13Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: The government shutdown disrupts air travel as the FAA cuts flights. Also, Donald Trump oversees the worst year for U.S. layoffs since 2009. Plus, Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik plans on announcing a run for New York governor. And polls show voters are rejecting Trump’s economic policies. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Jared Bernstein, and Norm Ornstein join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: Trump is living in fear tonight of just how bad election night will be for him next year
Nov 600:41:35Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: The Supreme Court considers the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Also, California approves of a new state redistricting map. And Democrats look to carry momentum into the 2026 midterms. Professor Laurence Tribe and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: You are not alone tonight if you disapprove of Donald Trump's presidency
Nov 400:41:47Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump claims to not know the crypto billionaire he pardoned. Also, Kash Patel lashes out over reports on his use of an FBI jet. Plus, former President Obama campaigns for Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Rep. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey. And over 800,000 New Jerseyans depend on SNAP benefits that have been cut by the Trump admin. due to the shutdown. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Sen. Andy Kim join Lawrence O’Donnell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLawrence: Trump is using the government shutdown to shut down the Epstein files
Oct 3100:43:07Summary readyTonight on The Last Word: Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers about Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly receiving preferential treatment in prison. Also, Republicans let Affordable Care Act subsidies lapse. Plus, Somalia’s health systems are collapsing amid cuts to USAID. And Trump backs a bailout for Argentina while cutting aid to Africa. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sherrod Brown, Stephanie Nolen, and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O’Donnell. 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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