The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell — Podcast Ad Analysis
28 episodes analyzed
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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.
PodSkip has analyzed 28 episodes of The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, averaging 3.7 ads per episode (2% of runtime).
Lawrence: Trump's the first president in history to say he's 'too busy' to explain a war he's waging
May 19, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate advances a bill to limit Donald Trump’s Iran war powers. Also, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slams Trump’s “cop beaters' slush fund.” And the Justice Department nixes…
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Lawrence: Today Trump said, 'I don't want to be stupid.' Too late, Donald. Too late.
May 18, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he called off new strikes on Iran. Also, Trump drops the IRS suit for his $1.776 billion fund to pay his allies. Plus, three are killed in a shooting at…
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Trump leaves China with no clarity on Iran or Taiwan
May 15, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump leaves China with no policy breakthroughs. Also, the German Chancellor warns of the “social climate” in the United States. Plus, the Trump world thrives as U.S…
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'An embarrassment' & 'flat-out disaster': Cory Booker torches Trump over China summit
May 14, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: China reportedly gains an edge on the U.S. amid the Iran war. Also, Democrats warn GOP maps target minorities’ voting power. Plus, House Democrats call for Trump Cabinet…
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Trump arrives for meeting with China's President Xi Jinping
May 13, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran looms over the U.S.-China summit. Also, economists predicted the failures of Trump’s economy. And The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump…
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Hegseth grilled on the Hill as Pentagon’s Iran war estimate grows to $29B
May 12, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: U.S. gas prices rise 50% since the start of the Iran war. Also, primary wins in Nebraska could help Democrats in November. Plus, Epstein survivors speak out at a Florida…
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Velshi: Trump about to face down adversary China, 'weakened, overextended' and stuck in his Iran war
May 11, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he wants Venezuela to be the 51st state. Also, Trump’s war in Iran is hurting the U.S. economy. Plus, Trump’s redistricting war escalates nationwide. And…
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GOP seek $1 billion from taxpayers for Trump’s ballroom
May 08, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fixates on the ballroom as the Iran war spikes gas prices. Also, Republicans move to redraw Black-majority districts in the south. Plus, Democrats pass a bill…
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69 days of Trump’s war and no deal has been reached
May 07, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, MS NOW reports FBI Director Kash Patel has ordered polygraphs of current and former members of his security…
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Trump threatens Iran as he tries to wind down the costly war he claims he ‘won’
May 06, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Americans sour on Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war and the economy. Also, GOP redistricting efforts expand in southern states. Plus, Trump Cabinet member Howard…
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Hegseth: Ceasefire ’not over’ as U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait
May 05, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump pauses the escort of ships in the Strait of Hormuz for negotiations. Also, Sherrod Brown wins the Ohio Democratic Senate primary. Plus, Rep. Raskin demands…
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Lawrence: Even Donald Trump seems to know that his war in Iran is now illegal
May 04, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump contradicts himself again on making a deal with Iran. Also, The Washington Post reports White House lawyers are preparing the Trump administration for a…
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Trump, Hegseth’s ‘cavalier attitude’ towards U.S. deaths in Iran is ‘unacceptable,’ says Vindman
May 01, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Trump's Iran war reaches Iraq and Vietnam disapproval levels. Plus, Trump threatens to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%. Also, May Day protests reflect growing economic…
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Lawrence: Donald Trump cares more about prosecuting James Comey than his own war in Iran
Apr 30, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Pete Hegseth faces his second day of questioning on the Iran war. Plus, gas prices surge as Trump's war in Iran drags on. Also, the New York Times petitions the court to…
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Lawrence: The first six Americans killed in Trump's war died because Hegseth left them defenseless
Apr 29, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump threatens Iran by posting an AI image of himself holding a gun. Plus, SCOTUS limits redrawing districts under the Voting Rights Act. And Acting AG Todd Blanche…
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Lawrence: America revolted against George III's ‘madness.' King Charles found the madness in America
Apr 28, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: King Charles defends NATO and Ukraine in his speech to Congress. Plus, Epstein victims speak out as King Charles visits Washington. Also, James Comey is indicted by Trump's…
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Lawrence: Trump is now the first U.S. president in history to complain publicly of 'too much work!'
Apr 27, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Iran reportedly offers the U.S. a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Republican lawmakers back Trump's White House Ballroom plans. And a new book by Nicholas Enrich…
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Trump sending Witkoff & Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks
Apr 24, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department drops the criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Also, the majority of voters reportedly disapprove of Donald Trump on the cost…
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Velshi: Chaos surrounds Trump as his Iran war drags on
Apr 23, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump considers a financial bailout for the “really rich” United Arab Emirates. Also, a Federal Reserve chair nominee is grilled on his loyalty to Trump. Plus…
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Lawrence: It was another day of nothing happening in Trump's failed attempts to negotiate with Iran
Apr 22, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump extends the Iran ceasefire and vows to continue the Iranian port blockade. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel says he’s “never been intoxicated on the job.” Plus…
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Lawrence: Tucker Carlson, Virginia voters, and the rest of America are turning on Trump
Apr 21, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: In a big midterms boost to Democrats, the AP projects Virginia voters approved a redistricting map ahead of the 2026 midterms. And U.S. companies are owed over $160B in…
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Lawrence: Only Trump thinks threatening war crimes and committing war crimes 'will be my honor.'
Apr 20, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump makes multiple conflicting remarks on the Iran war. And the Trump administration opens a tariff refund portal. Rep. Adam Smith and Neal Katyal join Lawrence…
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Trump’s ability to ‘BS the world’ on Iran is ‘otherworldly’, key Democrat says
Apr 17, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Rep. Adam Smith says Iran has not agreed to Donald Trump’s claims. Also, Trump is grappling with potential midterm losses. Plus, Trump is checked again by the federal…
Lawrence: Trump, who failed to buy Stormy Daniels’ silence, now seeks Iran deal he ripped up
Apr 16, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: RFK Jr. is slammed for his remark on "re-parenting" Black kids. Plus, Trump attacks as Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico surges in Texas. And new reporting is in on…
Lawrence: Trump says 'nobody has ever ended one war.' Is that the stupidity or insanity speaking?
Apr 15, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is no closer to ending his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Trump budget boosts defense spending and cuts programs. Plus, the Trump Justice Department moves…
Lawrence: British Parliament Member calls Trump ‘a dangerous and corrupt gangster’ over Iran war
Apr 14, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump fails to end his “war of choice” in Iran. Also, the Cook Political Report shifts three key Senate races toward Democrats. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports…
Lawrence: Trump’s Iran war defined by ‘madman’ posts as Jesus while telling Pope he’s wrong
Apr 13, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump’s war in Iran drags on after J.D. Vance-led talks fail. Also, a record vote ends Viktor Orbán’s long hold on power in Hungary. And a federal judge rejects…
Trump threatens new attacks against Iran if talks fail
Apr 10, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Vice President Vance is headed to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran. Also, America’s NATO allies appear fed up with Trump. Plus, a Trump-won Iowa district is among the…
Lawrence: Trump is now trying to get out of his war without everyone calling it a surrender
Apr 09, 2026
Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump issues new threats on Iran after the ceasefire. Also, Melania Trump denies having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Plus, the Trump Justice Department…
Trump halts his war, but ceasefire agreement is unclear
Apr 08, 2026
Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment. Plus, Trump calls for historic defense spending and deep domestic cuts. And Democrats stack wins in Wisconsin ahead of the midterms. Rep. Madeleine Dean…