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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.

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell MSNBC

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    • 4.5 • 5.4K Ratings

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.

    Democrats quickly unite behind Harris for president

    Democrats quickly unite behind Harris for president

    Tonight on The Last Word: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Vice President Harris. Also, the White House says a ceasefire deal is closer than ever. Plus, Zoom calls for Harris break records and raise millions. And new “creepy” audio from JD Vance about reproductive care. Valerie Jarrett, Rick Stengel, Shannon Watts, Jotaka Eaddy, Simon Rosenberg, and fmr. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell join Jonathan Capehart.

    • 42 min
    Lawrence: Everything out of Trump's mouth is ‘real garbage’ and it should be treated as such

    Lawrence: Everything out of Trump's mouth is ‘real garbage’ and it should be treated as such

    Tonight on The Last Word: Pennsylvania leads the U.S. in political ad spending. Also, former national security leaders endorse Vice President Harris. Plus, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg urges Judge Juan Merchan to reject Donald Trump’s bid to toss his conviction. And gun safety group March for Our Lives makes a historic endorsement. Sen. Bob Casey, Amb. Susan Rice, Andrew Weissmann, and David Hogg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 43 min
    Lawrence: There is no other record like Joe Biden's in American political history

    Lawrence: There is no other record like Joe Biden's in American political history

    Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden relies on history to frame the existential election in a historic speech from the Oval Office about his decision to leave the campaign. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Ron Klain join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 42 min
    Lawrence: Trump is going to have to get used to hearing Harris’ prosecutor record

    Lawrence: Trump is going to have to get used to hearing Harris’ prosecutor record

    Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Kamala Harris pledges to unite the Democratic Party. Also, New York’s Democratic delegates vote to support Harris. Plus, Harris holds her first presidential campaign rally in Wisconsin. And the Harris candidacy reshapes key Senate race strategies. Rep. Joyce Beatty, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Ben Wikler, and Sen. Gary Peters join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 45 min
    Lawrence: Joe Biden launched Kamala Harris' campaign flawlessly and passed the torch

    Lawrence: Joe Biden launched Kamala Harris' campaign flawlessly and passed the torch

    Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Harris begins an historic presidential campaign. And NBC News reports the majority of pledged Democratic delegates endorse Harris on her first full day as a candidate. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Angela Alsobrooks, Zerlina Maxwell, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
5.4K Ratings

5.4K Ratings

NeerahKC ,

The best TV newscaster

Thank you for creating an hour free of ideological political opinion. I hear historical perspective and first-hand government experience from Lawrence. It is not anxiety inducing. It’s just clear and calmly delivered.

GFYPOS ,

Thank you Lawrence!

Thank you for your clear eyed drama free coverage, especially over the past couple of weeks.

Lucy2001 ,

Thank you!

Your loyalty to President Biden has helped many of us get through this. You’re a national treasure.

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