
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 260 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP House Armed Service Cmte. Chair announces he's ending the probe into a Sept. 2nd boat strike. Also, Democrats probe the ties between Trump officials and immigration contractors. Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Pow... more
Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand the Pentagon release the boat strike video. Also, Donald Trump proposes a health care plan that the ACA already delivers. Plus, a federal judge rules the grand jury documents in Ghislaine Maxwell's New York ... more
Tonight on The Last Word: Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Also, The Washington Post reports Donald Trump pardoned dozens of accused of drug-related crimes. Plus, MS NOW reports Kash Patel’s girlfriend asked FBI... more
Tonight on The Last Word: Questions grow amid shifting stories of boat strikes. Also, health care premiums are set to spike in the new year. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Donald Trump “has been right” on tariffs. And U.S. Foreign Servic... more
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Lawrence O’Donnell is straight and serious and gives me hope. I just got a much-needed mood lift from his visit with Amanda Gorman and I’m very grateful.
I’m bummed about the brandy-new pay wall. I will miss Mr. O’Donnell’s insight and humour. It was a bright spot for me in a bleak time, but for now it’s not in my budget. Carry on, Sir! you’re the real turtle soup, not simply the mock.
Lawrence is consistently the most thoughtful and humane journalist on this network. Now it appears his content is only available to paid subscribers. I support multiple small and independent creators on Patreon and Substack, but can’t justify doing so for a corporate media giant that also runs ads. I will deeply miss The Last Word. Maybe it’s still running on the trashiest of trash sites polluted by AI ads ( YouTube).
I was at a dinner that included a Russian Embassy staff person. Really person man we’d met and socialised with previously.
We all watched the collapse of the Berlin Wall that night. The person from the Russian Embassy became visibly distressed. I’ll never forget that night.
Integrity extraordinaire
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Focusing on pressing political issues, this podcast often examines the interactions between significant political figures and current events, particularly concerning accountability in governance. Key topics include the scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and its implications for political ethics, as well as critical analyses of former President Donald Trump's actions and administration. Episodes frequently feature interviews with various political leaders and experts who provide insights into ongoing legislative matters, electoral dynamics, and relevant socio-political themes, paralleling them with historical events to deepen understanding. The engaging dialogue reflects a strong commitment to transparency and the necessity for integrity in... more
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