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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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1Tonight on The Last Word: Former Vice President Kamala Harris gives Rachel Maddow her first interview since the 2024 election. Also, U.K. charities remove Sarah Ferguson over a Jeffrey Epstein email. Plus, Alex Acosta faces questions over his Epstein “sweetheart deal.” And Tom Homan is probed for taking $50K from undercover FBI agents. Jen Psaki, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Ken Dilanian 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee plans on releasing the transcript of the Alex Acosta interview. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump for attacks on free speech. Plus, Americans are losing trust in health agencies under Trump. And moderate Democrats are split on Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lisa Rubin, Zack Beauchamp, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Basil Smikle 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors are “shocked” by Kash Patel’s testimony. Also, Donald Trump’s economy and tariffs are a top issue in the New Jersey governor’s race. And early voting begins Friday in the Virginia governor’s race. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and fmr. Rep. Abigail Spanberger 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee interrogates FBI Director Kash Patel on Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says it’s “impossible” to say if Ghislaine Maxwell is credible. Plus, Treasury Secy. Scott Bessent reportedly made the very same mortgage loan pledges the Trump admin. has accused Fed Gov. Lisa Cook of making. And RFK Jr.’s competency as the HHS secretary is called into question. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Ed Markey 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: An investigation by The New York Times finds connections between the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement granting United Arab Emirates access to A.I. chips. Also, Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, the House Oversight Committee release more Epstein documents. And Donald Trump files a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. Eric Lipton, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Andrew Weissmann 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: New emails reveal the extent of the Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell partnership. Also, a federal appeals court rules against Donald Trump in his effort to oust Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook ahead of its meeting this week. Plus, the CBO finds unemployment and inflation will be worse this year than projected. And a Los Angeles honor student talks to MSNBC after being deported to Guatemala with her mother. Jason Leopold, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Jacob Soboroff 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Lawmakers request more security after the Charlie Kirk killing. Also, NATO steps up its air defenses after Russian drones were shot down in Polish airspace. Plus, Donald Trump asks a federal appeals court to allow him to fire Lisa Cook ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. And consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in August. Marc Santia, Michael Feinberg, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (ret.), Barbara McQuade, and Betsey Stevenson 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Utah officials and the FBI take no questions from the media. And a 9/11 survivor leaves finance to become a nurse. Ken Dilanian, Andrew Weissmann, Jim Cavanaugh, Jay Gray, and Jocelyn Brooks 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Charlie Kirk is shot and killed at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University. Ken Dilanian, Andrew Weissmann, Brigham Tomco, Ryan Reilly, Jim Cavanaugh, and Marc Santia 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports JPMorgan enabled the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Donald Trump claims he never signed the Epstein birthday letter. Plus, the Supreme Court lifts the limits on roving immigration patrols in the Los Angeles area. And the U.S. could refund $1 trillion to American companies if the Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs. David Enrich, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Jason Furman 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: House Democrats release Donald Trump’s alleged birthday card for Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Robert Garcia, Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Lisa Rubin 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump administration struggles to dismiss the latest weak jobs report. Also, Donald Trump threatens to send the National Guard to Chicago. Plus, Trump reportedly cancels U.S. aid to Baltic states amid Russia’s aggression. A boat from Venezuela is hit by a U.S. military strike. And Trump plans to eliminate a Biden-era flight delay refund rule. Kenneth Rogoff, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (ret.), Tom Nichols, Rep. Adam Smith, and Rep. Steve Cohen 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Senate Finance Committee Democrats call on RFK Jr. to resign. Also, Donald Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to save his illegal tariffs. And the Virginia governor’s race in November is the first test for the Trump agenda. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors demand justice and accountability. Jena-Lisa Jones, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Lisa Rubin 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein survivors plan to speak on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Anouska De Georgiou, Brad Edwards, and Andrew Weissmann 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: A federal appeals court deals a huge blow to Donald Trump on tariffs. Also, Trump is blasted for his “illegal” tactic to cut foreign aid. Plus, Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff refuses to blame Russia as the aggressor against Ukraine. And Iowa GOP Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection in 2026. Laurence Tribe, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Norm Ornstein, David Rothkopf, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Ben Wikler 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Angela Alsobrooks calls on RFK Jr. to resign. Also, former CDC Director Susan Monarez is fired after refusing to sign off on vaccine changes. Plus, Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook sues Donald Trump over his effort to fire her. And a whistleblower complaint alleges DOGE copied Social Security data to an unsecured server. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Dr. Nirav Shah, Andrew Weissmann, Gene Sperling, and Martin O’Malley 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: RFK Jr.’s anti-science policy triggers CDC resignations. Also, two children are dead and 17 people are injured in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school. Plus, a Trump-appointed federal judge excoriates the Trump Justice Department in a scathing new ruling. And an Iowa Democrat flips a long-held GOP state Senate seat. Dr. Ashish Jha, Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Maxwell Frost, J. Michael Luttig, and Iowa state Senator-elect Catelin Drey 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: A recent poll finds 37 percent of Americans approve of Donald Trump’s economy. Also, Trump is accused of using the Justice Department to target his foes. Plus, Ohio is set to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. And Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital kill five journalists. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Michael Hiltzik, Rep. Emilia Sykes, and Noga Tarnopolsky 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.
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens to send troops to more Democratic-led cities. Also, a federal judge blocks the Justice Department from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia. And the House Oversight Committee issues a subpoena for the Epstein birthday book. Radley Balko, Jason Stanley, Gene Sperling, Andrew Weissmann, Garrett Gaff, and Rep. Robert Garcia 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.
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Our Honda dealer is already charging more for the parts we will need for the work to be done on our car two weeks from now.
Trump is a coward and a disgrace
what do we do about it?
. hope
Lawrence I usually have little disagreement with you but you sure overlooked the destructive power of water. I'm from Asheville NC and true we had wind in our hurricane but it was the flooding water that killed over a 100 people statewide and destroyed homes as completely as the fires in California. The overall damage may be greater in California but the death toll will be much less. And there is some ability to fight a fire but nothing to do about a raging flood.
of course he will
Diaper Don stepped away from the advice given to him by his debate prep team. Anyone, if having watched closely, could see the moment he ticked when she mentioned crowd size.
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Ali, you're crushing it, even outside of your own show!
Thank you 😊
Most people take afternoon naps.
Lawrence, Lawrence, Lawrence, you are more awesome than you know, 😆.
I heard opening comments from the physician as nothing more than "respectfully TONED" accusatory comments. They were not the idiotic variety of B6 but the undercurrent was accusatory. Continued CLOWN hearings R simply a waste of time & tax payer funds. Repubs have proven over & over that they R exceedingly SLOW on the uptake. they seem 2 believe they will FINALLY get what they WANT if they have18 hearings on the same subject w/o any results!! PATHETIC!!
Thank you, Lawrence. I was puzzled by several things about Trump's payment and repayment scheme. If Cohen and Weisselberg came up with the plan, why did he retaliate by prosecuting Cohen? Is this what led to the search of Cohen's office? How did the press find out about Stormy Daniels? Adam Weissman's explanation regarding the $130,000 line item explains a lot! But for his offices scrupulous examination of those books it might have remained hidden.
SCOTUS appears to favor Trump. Recent behaviors seem to intend to support his ability to be elected President. What does the deciding majority of SCOTUS have to gain during a Trump/Putin administration? What would be the role of a court in a dictatorship? Trump has forced us to create laws related to a President's behavior where general decency has previously made them unnecessay.
I love Lawrence presentations. He has command of English language and he is just the only one who dares to call Trump and co what they really are. As for me, Trump is a BINO( Billionaire In Name Only)
When SCUTUS considers these questions, simply change Trump's name for Biden and see how they will look at it.
Wishful thinking.