The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

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.
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This episode examines the shifting political and economic landscape under the Trump administration, beginning with election night updates from South Carolina and Oklahoma that suggest a decline in the influence of Donald Trump's endorsements. The discussion delves into the administration's trade tensions with Canada and the strategic risks associated with escalating conflict with Iran, specifically highlighting how excluded key officials could lead to global financial instability. The program also explores the domestic consequences of these policies, including the economic strain on Iowa's agricultural sector due to tariffs and ongoing legal battles regarding executive orders on mail-in voting. The episode concludes with an analysis of the economic impact of trade wars and a tribute to Dolly Parton's philanthropic efforts.

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It's not like it used to be, Lawrence, where Donald Trump would say, this is my person and that person would win.

00:02:18 · Ali Velshi observes that Donald Trump's endorsements are becoming less effective in primary elections.

The war planning group had been kept so tight that the two key officials who would need to manage the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, were still not in the loop one day before the launch of the war.

00:07:51 · The segment details how critical officials were excluded from the decision-making process regarding the war with Iran.

Scott Besant himself, in trying to sound threatening to Iran, described what he was talking about as, quote, blowing up the global financial system, end quote.

00:11:35 · The host highlights the extreme and potentially destabilizing rhetoric used by the Treasury Secretary regarding sanctions.

The Trump wagon is in trouble in Iowa tonight after Donald Trump decided to complicate his stupid trade war with the world and his even stupider trade war with Canada

00:23:06 · The narrator introduces how new trade decisions are alienating traditional Trump supporters in Iowa.

Having a trade war, with one of our two largest trading partners is exactly the kind of thing that can push us over the edge into a recession.

00:39:35 · The host discusses the severe economic risks posed by the ongoing trade conflict with Canada.

Επεισόδια

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Lawrence: Trump admin.’s childish threat of ‘economic D-Day’ is mocked by Iran as ‘improv night’

This episode examines the shifting political and economic landscape under the Trump administration, beginning with election night updates from South Carolina and Oklahoma that suggest a decline in the influence of Donald Trump's endorsements. The discussion delves into the administration's trade tensions with Canada and the strategic risks associated with escalating conflict with Iran, specifically highlighting how excluded key officials could lead to global financial instability. The program also explores the domestic consequences of these policies, including the economic strain on Iowa's agricultural sector due to tariffs and ongoing legal battles regarding executive orders on mail-in voting. The episode concludes with an analysis of the economic impact of trade wars and a tribute to Dolly Parton's philanthropic efforts.

26 Αύγ 2026
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Lawrence: SCOTUS, like Natalie Harp, pretends to believe Trump works on ‘election integrity’

This episode examines recent Supreme Court decisions regarding election integrity and the potential for federal interference in state-run voting processes. The discussion explores the influence of Natalie Harp within the Trump administration and the risks posed by a closed information environment on presidential decision-making. The program also covers the economic implications of proposed tariffs on Canada, the impact of data centers on environmental standards in Ohio, and an interview with Dr. Amy Acton regarding her gubernatorial campaign against Vivek Ramaswamy.

25 Αύγ 2026
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Trump rallies voters for Graham in SC GOP Senate runoff

Rachel Maddow discusses the political campaigns of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, featuring interviews with Democratic nominees Dr. Annie Andrews and Brian Poindexter, who argue that Republican rhetoric is disconnected from economic realities. The episode also explores strategies for appealing to working-class voters through discussions with candidates Brian Poindexter and David Jolly. The program further examines legal developments involving Donald Trump, including a Supreme Court ruling on White House construction and his threatened $5 billion lawsuit against the Center for American Progress. Additionally, the segment covers the appointment of Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner and its potential implications for reproductive rights and medication abortion access.

22 Αύγ 2026
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Lawrence: Trump’s Treasury Secretary said ‘we don’t know when’ Trump’s war will end.

This episode covers a range of political and legal developments, beginning with an announcement for the MS Now Texas event and an analysis of Donald Trump's cabinet appointments and administration approach to the Iran conflict. The discussion explores the lack of military strategy in current policies and investigations into Jared Kushner's financial ties to Saudi Arabia. The broadcast also features legal analyses regarding potential prosecutorial misconduct within the Justice Department. Finally, the episode includes an interview with Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, who discusses his campaign platform focusing on economic affordability, local values, and the regulation of data centers.

21 Αύγ 2026
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Lawrence: Trump’s ‘lust for vengeance’ could cost Republicans in the House and Senate

This episode explores various political developments, ranging from the analysis of Donald Trump's pursuit of political vengeance and economic concerns regarding tariffs to the impact of age in Massachusetts Senate races. The discussion includes interviews with Senators Mark Kelly and John Ossoff, who criticize the Trump administration's handling of foreign policy, military leadership, and economic issues. The episode also features an interview with author Kurt Anderson regarding his speculative novel, The Breakup, which imagines a future where the United States undergoes a national divorce in 2046. The conversation explores the use of fiction to examine historical parallels and the potential for national separation.

20 Αύγ 2026