The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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1. TRUMP’S TERRIBLE WEEK: 72% disapprove of Trump’s handling of his Iran war from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Aug 1, 202643 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard. 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.

2. Lawrence: Trump cares more about his slush fund & tax amnesty than Blanche’s confirmation from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 31, 202641 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he could pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. Also, Epstein survivors urge Republicans to reject Todd Blanche. Plus, a new poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s war in Iran. And Trump’s pardon of two police officers draws scrutiny. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Ro Khanna, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Ken Dilanian 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. Lawrence: Republicans attacking Anthony Fauci is 'one of the darkest days in our Senate's history' from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 30, 202642 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate Judiciary Committee postpones Todd Blanche’s confirmation vote. Also, James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to three debates in the Texas Senate race. And Elon Musk is confronted over the death toll after USAID ended. Andrew Weissmann, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, and Dr. Atul Gawande 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.

4. Lawrence: Trump proves he’s the stupidest negotiator in the history of American government from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 29, 202643 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu as the Iran war continues. Also, The New York Times reports the new Air Force One lacks crucial defense features. Plus, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek rides a famed Iowa race using a handcycle. And after a Supreme Court loss, Trump doubles down on tariff falsehoods. Rep. Chris Deluzio, Eric Lipton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Rep. Mark Pocan 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. Lawrence: Day 150 shows what happens when a madman starts a war from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 28, 202640 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to explain his strategy 150 days in the Iran war. Also, Democrats eye retaking the Senate with key races now in play. Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And James Comey files a motion to dismiss the seashell indictment. John Kirby, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Alex Padilla, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse 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. Pentagon lowers number of troop deaths in Iran war from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 24, 202642 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says the U.S. is “doing very well” in Iran despite setbacks. Also, the Trump family’s profiteering on the presidency is unprecedented. Plus, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler’s town hall exposes voter frustrations. Canada threatens retaliation if Trump imposes 50% tariffs. And Texas Republicans hope to ban IVF and surrogacy. Sen. Chris Coons, Maureen Farrell, Cait Conley, Jared Bernstein, and Michele Goodwin join Catherine Rampell. 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.

7. Trump threatens to commit potential war crimes on Iran from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 23, 202643 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump downplays the Iran war and calls it a “skirmish.” Also, House GOP adopts the budget plan to fund Trump’s Iran war. Plus, the House Judiciary Committee makes a criminal referral for Jack Smith. And GOP election deniers seek Arizona’s most powerful offices. Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Brahm Resnik, and Bale Dalton join Catherine Rampell. 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.

8. Combative Hegseth faces tough questions from senators from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 22, 202641 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: GOP senators appear skeptical of Donald Trump’s Iran war plan. Also, Donald Trump’s 2020 false claims shadow the Arizona governor’s race. Plus, Trump’s re-imagining of Washington, D.C. draws backlash and lawsuits. And two GOP senators have not committed to confirming Todd Blanche. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Gov. Katie Hobbs, Mayor Paige Cognetti, Rep. Joyce Beatty, and Rep. Brittany Pettersen join Jacob Soboroff. 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.

9. 'Operation epic failure': Trump & Hegseth blasted by Rep. Jeffries as Iran war death toll climbs from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

   Jul 21, 202641 min

   Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump wants $95 billion for his war in a Republican supplemental bill. Also, the feds turn over evidence in the Alex Pretti and Renée Good cases. And the Associated Press reports the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission finds Elon Musk likely broke an election law. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Mary Moriarty, Barbara McQuade, and Ben Wikler join Jacob Soboroff. 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.

10. Trump’s poll numbers plummet on economy and his war in Iran from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 18, 202641 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s election attack threat looms over the midterms. Also, Trump absurdly claims the U.S. is “winning big in Iran.” Plus, relatives detail the violent past of the ICE agent in the Maine shooting. And The Washington Post reports the Reflecting Pool peeling is likely due to application flaws. Anderson Clayton, Bishop William J. Barber II, Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Chris Pappas, and Jarrett Ley 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.

11. Lawrence: Trump’s ‘demented’ speech showed how ready he is to interfere in the election from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 17, 202641 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump yells at Congress to pass a voter suppression bill. Also, Trump rehashes 2020 lies as his war in Iran drags on. And an Epstein survivor says meeting with Todd Blanche was “demoralizing.” Rep. Jim Himes, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Jon Ossoff, and Andrew Weissmann 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.

12. Lawrence: Blanche confessed who he really serves when he said of Trump ‘I’m his lawyer’ from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 16, 202642 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Senators press Todd Blanche on Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement fund. Also, DNI nominee Jay Clayton refuses to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election. And Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Sherrod Brown 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.

13. Lawrence: Cowardly Susan Collins did nothing to protect Maine from Trump’s invasion forces from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 15, 202642 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats criticize Sen. Susan Collins after a fatal ICE shooting. Also, Donald Trump drops the fantasy of charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republicans are reportedly panicking about the U.S. Senate races in Iowa and Ohio. And a new housing law takes aim at corporate landlords. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Chris Deluzio, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, and Keisha Lance Bottoms 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.

14. Lawrence: Trump sued himself - and lost. from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 14, 202641 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: A judge accuses Todd Blanche of giving “misleading” testimony. Also, a judge says Trump’s IRS suit was filed for “improper purpose.” And the Supreme Court decision on campaign finance could help Republicans in North Carolina. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Roy Cooper 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.

15. Trump reiterates claim that U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ‘over' from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 11, 202642 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump loses the bid to restore his name to the Kennedy Center. Also, Trump prioritizes an election power grab over a housing bill. Plus, a new report details the cost of Trump and Elon Musk’s agency layoffs. And Robert Reich says the NATO Summit exposed the real source of Trump’s power. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rick Hasen, Doug Pasternak, and Robert Reich 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.

16. Lawrence: Trump says 'I don't know' when asked about the war in Iran he started from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 10, 202643 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to make a deal to end his war in Iran. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny for his taxpayer-funded spending. Plus, a new poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton tied with Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race. And gas prices rise after Trump says the Iran ceasefire is “over.” John Kirby, Ken Dilanian, Dr. Amy Acton, 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.

17. Graham Platner says he’s withdrawing, denies allegations from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 9, 202645 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats can replace Graham Platner if he withdraws by July 13. And Donald Trump rants about the “Islamic Republic of Japan." Devon Murphy-Anderson, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Rep. Madeleine Dean 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.

18. Lawrence on the lesson of the Platner campaign: Always wait for the vetting from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 8, 202645 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran flares up amid the NATO Summit in Turkey. Also, Democrats pull their endorsements of Graham Platner after a sexual assault claim. And Trump brags about dropping crypto investigations. Rep. Adam Smith, Jessica Mackler, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Eric Lipton 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.

19. Lawrence: JD Vance’s old accusation of Trump being ‘cultural heroin’ was on display this weekend from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 7, 202637 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s latest pardons draw scrutiny from legal experts. Also, USAID cuts are linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths. Plus, Trump’s election lies are causing chaos across polls. And The Washington Post reports Trump’s ballroom cost has tripled this year. Andrew Weissmann, Amb. Samantha Power, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Sarah Blaskey 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.

20. Lawrence: Trump cannot survive a federal criminal justice system that works from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

    Jul 3, 202642 min

    Tonight on The Last Word: ​Iowa Democrat Josh Turek runs for the open seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst. Also, Donald Trump has made $2.2 billion since his return to the White House. Plus, Eddie Glaude discusses how race shadows the United States’ 250th anniversary. And Trump’s disastrous management is on display everywhere. Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, Eric Lipton, and Eddie Glaude 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.