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2064 - Haberman and Swan react to Trump's attacks on them ahead of damning book, 'Regime Change'
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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell is a nightly political news and commentary program that serves as the audio simulcast of the television broadcast on MS NOW. Originating from New York City and Washington, D.C., the show provides a detailed examination of American politics, focusing primarily on legislative developments, constitutional law, and the operations of the United States federal government.
The program’s editorial direction is shaped by the professional background of its host, Lawrence O’Donnell. Before his career in media, O’Donnell served as the chief of staff for the Senate Finance Committee, a role that provides him with direct experience in the mechanics of the U.S. Senate and federal policy-making. Additionally, his experience as an Emmy-winning writer and executive producer for the political drama *The West Wing* informs the show’s structured, narrative-driven approach to breaking news.
Structurally, the podcast typically opens with a lengthy monologue known as the "A-block," wherein O'Donnell analyzes a specific headline with historical and legislative context. This segment is followed by interviews and panel discussions with a consistent roster of guests, including members of Congress, legal experts, historians, and investigative journalists. Frequent topics of discussion include executive branch oversight, landmark judicial decisions, and the internal dynamics of political parties.
As a centerpiece of the MS NOW network—the independent entity established following the 2025 rebranding and spin-off of MSNBC—the program maintains a focus on progressive political analysis and opinion-driven journalism. While O'Donnell hosts the Monday through Thursday editions, the podcast feed also includes Friday broadcasts often led by rotating guest hosts such as Ali Velshi or Jonathan Capehart. The program is designed to offer a final summary of the day’s political events, specifically contextualized through the lens of host-led expertise in the procedural and legal frameworks of Washington, D.C.
Episodes
2064-
Haberman and Swan react to Trump's attacks on them ahead of damning book, 'Regime Change'
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2063-
Lawrence: Trump picked the worst place in the world to sign his terrible deal with Iran
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2062-
Lawrence: Trump chose to play Obama's game and lost badly.
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2061-
Lawrence: Trump's describing his so-called Iran deal the only way he knows how. With nonstop lying.
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2060-
