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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
  • GOP cheers passage of Trump’s Medicaid-cutting bill

    GOP cheers passage of Trump’s Medicaid-cutting bill
    Jul 4 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans vote for the Trump bill they criticized. Also, The New York Times reports Vladimir Putin is rebuilding his wealth as Donald Trump eases sanctions. And Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will “press on” fighting for Americans. Rebecca Cooke, Secy. Kathleen Sebelius, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.
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    42 mins
  • Lawrence: House Republican says we're not 'little b----es.’ Dem calls out GOP's Trump bill mistake.

    Lawrence: House Republican says we're not 'little b----es.’ Dem calls out GOP's Trump bill mistake.
    Jul 3 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: House Republicans scramble to advance Donald Trump’s budget bill. And researchers say USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Norm Ornstein, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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    54 mins
  • Lawrence: What you're feeling is the banality of cruelty from Trump and the Republican Party

    Lawrence: What you're feeling is the banality of cruelty from Trump and the Republican Party
    Jul 2 2025

    Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate passes Donald Trump’s budget bill with Medicaid and food assistance cuts. And Stanford University Professor Jack Rakove says the Trump era is a “constitutional failure.” Rep. Brendan Boyle and Jack Rakove join Lawrence O’Donnell.
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    42 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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