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.
This episode of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (hosted by Jonathan Capehart) covers several major political stories from October 2026. The headline story involves a Trump donor accusing Guilfoyle of quid pro quo—a serious allegation of potential corruption within Trump's circle involving personal enrichment.…
Worth it if you want Democratic-leaning commentary on current Trump administration controversies and midterm politics, but seek alternative sources for balanced perspective.
This episode of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell aired on October 8, 2026, and centers on Democratic messaging and strategy heading into what appears to be an election cycle. The main segments include an interview with Senator Raphael Warnock, who discusses voter sentiment around economic issues, specifically…
Worth it if you're a committed MSNBC viewer seeking Democratic perspective on upcoming elections and want to hear from Senator Warnock on economic messaging.
This episode of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell focuses on several political developments ahead of the 2026 midterms. The headline topic—Trump's nuclear attack comments and their connection to the 25th Amendment—is mentioned in the title but the show notes provide minimal detail about this central claim. The…
Worth it if you're a regular Last Word viewer seeking Democratic-leaning political analysis and Iowa midterm coverage, but not if you expect the promised deep dive into nuclear policy and constitutional law.
The Last Word episode from October 6, 2026 covers multiple Trump-related political stories in the lead-up to what appears to be a general election cycle. The main segments address: (1) polling data showing Trump's negative impact on Republican candidates in key races, suggesting party members are concerned about his…
Worth it if you're a Democratic-leaning viewer seeking partisan commentary on Trump's political liabilities and want to hear from allied senators and representatives.