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by Lawrence O'Donnell, MS NOW
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.
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- Today38 min
Lawrence: White House effectively says NYT reporters must have tapes of Situation Room meeting
Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports JD Vance wanted to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota. Also, Sen. Raphael Warnock reacts to a UFC fighter's vile attack on Michelle Obama. Plus, Donald Trump is refusing to release details of the Iran agreement. And Rep. Robert Garcia requests testimony from key White House officials. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Rep. Robert Garcia join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago44 min
U.S. & Iran move closer to a deal to resume peace talks
Tonight on The Last Word: Questions remain on key issues in a potential U.S.-Iran deal. And a ruling is upheld to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Amb. Michael McFaul, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Barbara McQuade, and Jared Bernstein join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago41 min
Lawrence: Trump lies about Vietnam War dead in a desperate attempt to justify troops killed in Iran
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump backs down from attacking Iran for the third day. Also, Trump says he could “take over” Iran if he wanted to. Plus, Republicans eye a fast track for Jay Clayton’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. And Josh Turek wins the Democratic nomination for Senate in Iowa. Sen. Peter Welch, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Sen. Chris Coons, and Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 5 days ago41 min
Lawrence: Vance knew Epstein Files were ‘a huge problem’
A new book reveals the Trump team's Epstein panic. Plus, the U.S. launches strikes against Iran for the second day. Also, Ken Dilanian shares new reporting on pardoned Jan. 6 criminals. And Deb Haaland wins the Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor's race. Rep. Ro Khanna, John Kirby, Ken Dilanian, and Deb Haaland join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 6 days ago42 min
Lawrence: When Donald Trump says ‘if you want to know the truth,' he lies
Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. strikes Iran after an Army helicopter is downed. Also, the House Oversight Committee questions Jeffrey Epstein aide Lesley Groff. Plus, a trade judge tells Donald Trump to speed up tariff refunds. The Trump Administration is detaining children at a staggering rate. And GOP candidate Steve Hilton advances to the California governor’s election against Xavier Becerra. Rep. Adam Smith, Ali Velshi, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Jacob Soboroff join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Lawrence & Rachel discuss what’s happening in California as Trump says the election is ‘rigged’
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes wild claims about his war with Iran. Also, a lawsuit says Trump’s UFC event is “deeply corrupt.” Plus, the Justice Department is ordered to answer fraud claims in the Trump IRS case. And a bipartisan group argues a second Trump term is a “betrayal.” Sen. Ed Markey, Andrew Weissmann, and Ira Shapiro join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Senate GOP kills move to block Trump $1.776B fund
Tonight on The Last Word: Pam Bondi pins the blame on Todd Blanche for the Epstein files. Also, a moment of silence was held for Derek Chauvin by Minnesota Republicans. Plus, Rep. James Clyburn sounds the alarm on midterm complacency. And voters in farm states sour on Donald Trump’s economy. Rep. James Walkinshaw, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Lindsay James join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Lawrence: Blanche won the audition for Trump's AG when he publicly told Trump, 'I love you, sir'
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee faces a tough Senate confirmation. Also, Trump puts loyalty over experience with his DNI pick. And Trump remains defiant as voters sour on his economy. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Andrew Weissmann, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. 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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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.
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