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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

By: Lawrence O'Donnell MSNBC
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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.2019 NBC News Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump refuses to rule out pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
    Jul 26 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell is granted limited immunity during meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Also, Axios reports Nevada swing state voters are turning on Donald Trump. Plus, the Trump administration backs down and releases over $5 billion in Education Department funds. And a Republican congressman is caught misrepresenting his grandfather’s “legal” immigration story. Lisa Rubin, Rep. Wesley Bell, Margaret Talev, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, and Chase Woodruff join Ali Velshi.

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    41 mins
  • Lawrence: What did Trump's DOJ lawyer offer Ghislaine Maxwell to answer his questions today?
    Jul 25 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: A Trump Justice Department lawyer meets with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, Sen. Ruben Gallego calls out Donald Trump and the Justice Department for the Epstein “coverup.” And The New York Times reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s letter to Jeffrey Epstein in the birthday book. Andrew Weissmann, Christopher O’Leary, Sen. Ruben Gallego, and Barry Levine join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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    43 mins
  • Epstein victims’ lawyer: Congress can subpoena Epstein birthday book from Epstein estate
    Jul 24 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Bradley Edwards, an attorney for over 200 of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, joins Lawrence O’Donnell for an exclusive interview and reveals that he believes the Jeffrey Epstein birthday book with a letter bearing Donald Trump’s name as reported first by The Wall Street Journal is in possession of the Epstein estate. Rep. Ro Khanna and Andrew Weissmann also join to react to the breaking news.

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    47 mins
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I enjoy how Lawrence gives it to straight. He provides history and verification (receipts) for all he says.

Straightforward

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When I don’t have an episode to listen to with my morning coffee I feel lost. I’m grateful to Mr O’Donnell for his contribution to our understanding of what the heck is going on.

A Relief

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I normally watch your show on TV and was wondering if he had a book, this is the next best thing. Thanks 👍🏼

Outstanding Commentary

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it makes me link the dismantling of usaid . the help they do in war torn areas is a support taken away to weaken the people protecting there land. ( extortion)

is this part off trump,s plan

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