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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC

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.

1551 - Lawrence: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making
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  • 1551 - Lawrence: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making

    Tonight on The Last Word: Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer details the hush money payment in Trump’s criminal trial. Also, the Nevada abortion rights amendment surpasses the signature threshold for the November ballot. And a court room sketch artist captures the moment Donald Trump “glowered” at Lawrence O’Donnell. Andrew Weissmann, Adam Klasfeld, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Isabelle Brourman join.

    Fri, 3 May 2024 - 44min
  • 1550 - Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban

    Tonight on The Last Word: Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect. Also, Wisconsin becomes a key battleground state in 2024. Plus, Donald Trump lies about the criminal justice system while saying he’d consider pardons for January 6 rioters. And Vice President Harris visits Atlanta to court Black voters. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Florida State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Mayor Donna Deegan, Rep. Gwen Moore, Ben Wikler, Neal Katyal, and Davante Jennings join Jonathan Capehart.

    Thu, 2 May 2024 - 42min
  • 1549 - Lawrence: Trump's never been closer to spending a night in jail than he is now

    Tonight on The Last Word: The NYPD enters Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall. Also, Trump’s New York criminal jury is shown new text messages revealing the extent of the Stormy Daniels deal. Plus, The New York Times reports Trump is unhappy with trial attorney Todd Blanche. And Trump-endorsed Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin. Cedric Alexander, Adam Klasfeld, Andrew Weissmann, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    Wed, 1 May 2024 - 42min
  • 1548 - Lawrence: New Trump docs transcripts reveal lies detailed in case's indictment

    Tonight on The Last Word: New material is released in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Also, the conservative justices signal some support for presidential immunity in Trump’s case. Plus, Vice President Harris kicks off her economic tour in Atlanta. And Trump struggles to win over Nikki Haley voters. Andrew Weissmann, Bradley Moss, Timothy Snyder, Charles Blow, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O’Donnell.

    Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 36min
  • 1547 - First week of testimony in Trump hush money trial wraps

    Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump’s immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.

    Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 42min