The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

185 episodes · 8 with AI analysis

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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Iran military conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockadeGasoline price inflation and energy market disruptionProject Freedom operation collapse and strategic planning failuresOhio Senate race: Sherrod Brown vs. John HustedCongressional war powers and constitutional authorityGOP gerrymandering and voting rights suppressionMifepristone medication abortion access litigationTrump Board of Peace funding and accountabilityLGBTQ curriculum investigations and DOJ politicizationMidterm election economic messaging

Analyzed Episodes

May 6, 2026

Hegseth: Ceasefire ’not over’ as U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait

Iran military conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockadeGasoline price inflation and energy market disruptionProject Freedom operation collapse and strategic planning failures

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Apr 30, 2026

Lawrence: The first six Americans killed in Trump's war died because Hegseth left them defenseless

Port Shweba drone strike accountabilitySecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth competence and responsibilityTrump's Iran war planning and strategy

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Apr 29, 2026

Lawrence: America revolted against George III's ‘madness.' King Charles found the madness in America

NATO Alliance and U.S. Foreign PolicyCongressional Checks and BalancesExecutive Power and Constitutional Limits

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Apr 23, 2026

Lawrence: It was another day of nothing happening in Trump's failed attempts to negotiate with Iran

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and JCPOA WithdrawalTariff Policy and Supreme Court Constitutional RulingsFBI Leadership and Alcohol Use Disorder Concerns

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Feb 12, 2026

Lawrence: Ignoring Epstein survivors, Bondi showed a Trumpian level of heartless, soulless depravity

Epstein Files Redaction ViolationsAttorney General Pamela Bondi Congressional TestimonyTrump Tariff Policy and House Vote

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Feb 12, 2026

Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”

Texas Democratic Primary 2026Political messaging and cultural strategySocial media influence on political campaigns

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Feb 13, 2026

Lawrence: When Trump’s poll numbers find new lows, he retreats

National Guard Deployment on U.S. StreetsICE Enforcement Operations and Civilian DeathsFederal Law Enforcement Accountability

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Feb 14, 2026

Ali Velshi reveals latest humiliation for Trump in devastating new poll

Trump Administration Retribution Strategy and Legal ChallengesEconomic Inequality and K-Shaped EconomyImmigration Enforcement and DHS Leadership

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