The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with 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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This episode examines recent Supreme Court decisions regarding election integrity and the potential for federal interference in state-run voting processes. The discussion explores the influence of Natalie Harp within the Trump administration and the risks posed by a closed information environment on presidential decision-making. The program also covers the economic implications of proposed tariffs on Canada, the impact of data centers on environmental standards in Ohio, and an interview with Dr. Amy Acton regarding her gubernatorial campaign against Vivek Ramaswamy.

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Donald Trump is the biggest and most famous election criminal in American history, the only president of the United States in history to call the Secretary of State of Georgia and ask him to commit an election crime.

00:01:40 · The speaker makes a direct accusation regarding Donald Trump's involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

But in this case, proximity is power. And so Trump is getting his information from someone who wants to please, only tells him what he wants to hear.

00:14:18 · Chris Whipple explains the danger of how Natalie Harp's access to the President affects the flow of information in the White House.

The states have a role in elections. So it's a huge shift from state to federal power, and it gives an election authority to an individual who's never had it before.

00:17:02 · Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the constitutional implications of shifting election authority from states to federal entities.

If it comes back with a huge tariff on it, perhaps as much as 50%, That increases the cost of eating, building homes, and merchandising our best-known products.

00:21:30 · Senator Susan Collins explains how high tariffs on Canadian goods would negatively impact Maine's economy.

Mr. Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the most famous scam artists, did run for president once and made his money in pump and dump schemes touting an Alzheimer's cure that he said would help people.

00:37:35 · Dr. Acton attacks her opponent's credibility by referencing his past business ventures involving medical claims.

Episodios

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Lawrence: SCOTUS, like Natalie Harp, pretends to believe Trump works on ‘election integrity’

This episode examines recent Supreme Court decisions regarding election integrity and the potential for federal interference in state-run voting processes. The discussion explores the influence of Natalie Harp within the Trump administration and the risks posed by a closed information environment on presidential decision-making. The program also covers the economic implications of proposed tariffs on Canada, the impact of data centers on environmental standards in Ohio, and an interview with Dr. Amy Acton regarding her gubernatorial campaign against Vivek Ramaswamy.

25 ago. 2026
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Trump rallies voters for Graham in SC GOP Senate runoff

Rachel Maddow discusses the political campaigns of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, featuring interviews with Democratic nominees Dr. Annie Andrews and Brian Poindexter, who argue that Republican rhetoric is disconnected from economic realities. The episode also explores strategies for appealing to working-class voters through discussions with candidates Brian Poindexter and David Jolly. The program further examines legal developments involving Donald Trump, including a Supreme Court ruling on White House construction and his threatened $5 billion lawsuit against the Center for American Progress. Additionally, the segment covers the appointment of Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner and its potential implications for reproductive rights and medication abortion access.

22 ago. 2026
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Lawrence: Trump’s Treasury Secretary said ‘we don’t know when’ Trump’s war will end.

This episode covers a range of political and legal developments, beginning with an announcement for the MS Now Texas event and an analysis of Donald Trump's cabinet appointments and administration approach to the Iran conflict. The discussion explores the lack of military strategy in current policies and investigations into Jared Kushner's financial ties to Saudi Arabia. The broadcast also features legal analyses regarding potential prosecutorial misconduct within the Justice Department. Finally, the episode includes an interview with Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, who discusses his campaign platform focusing on economic affordability, local values, and the regulation of data centers.

21 ago. 2026
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Lawrence: Trump’s ‘lust for vengeance’ could cost Republicans in the House and Senate

This episode explores various political developments, ranging from the analysis of Donald Trump's pursuit of political vengeance and economic concerns regarding tariffs to the impact of age in Massachusetts Senate races. The discussion includes interviews with Senators Mark Kelly and John Ossoff, who criticize the Trump administration's handling of foreign policy, military leadership, and economic issues. The episode also features an interview with author Kurt Anderson regarding his speculative novel, The Breakup, which imagines a future where the United States undergoes a national divorce in 2046. The conversation explores the use of fiction to examine historical parallels and the potential for national separation.

20 ago. 2026
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Lawrence: Trump-endorsed primary losses show Trump might not pick the next GOP presidential nominee

The episode begins with an analysis of recent Florida primary election results, highlighting unexpected upsets and the diminishing political influence of Donald Trump's endorsements. The discussion transitions into interviews with Democratic candidates Bail Dalton and Sherrod Brown regarding corruption and economic hardship, alongside a whistleblower complaint alleging the political weaponization of university investigations. Later, Professor Lawrence Tribe discusses the defense of academic freedom at Harvard and warns against institutions caving to authoritarian pressure. The episode concludes with a discussion between Lawrence Tribe and Lieutenant General Mark Hertling concerning Donald Trump's erratic statements regarding territorial claims in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for Middle East tensions.

19 ago. 2026