The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union who analyzes labor markets and inflation. She breaks down March job gains and slipping labor participation. She explains how the Iran war is driving higher fuel costs and how those rising energy prices ripple into shipping, food, and mortgage pressures.

Jamie Raskin, a constitutional law-focused Representative, and Sheldon Whitehouse, a Senate Judiciary figure known for vigorous oversight, join to dissect recent Justice Department turmoil. They discuss Pam Bondi’s firing, Todd Blanche’s appointment, subpoenas and withheld Epstein files. The conversation centers on DOJ stability, oversight battles, and what leadership changes mean for accountability.

Lawrence Tribe, renowned Harvard constitutional scholar, and Jason Crow, former Army Ranger and congressman on intelligence and armed services, join the conversation. They tackle Trump’s framing of the Iran war and congressional war powers. They discuss the Supreme Court’s handling of birthright citizenship and troubling subpoenas targeting Jewish staff at a university.

Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator and Judiciary member, provides legal perspective on recent court rulings and constitutional stakes. He discusses multiple federal defeats affecting presidential immunity and critiques an executive order on mail-in voting. Short, sharp takes on litigation trajectories, legal risks, and how courts are shaping accountability.

Katherine Clark, U.S. Representative and House Democratic leader, joins to report from No Kings rallies and explain rising voter anger. Short takes cover why some Trump voters protested, veterans’ economic struggles, oversight into Epstein evidence, deaths in ICE custody, and possible motives in classified-docs inquiries. Multiple fast-moving political topics discussed in lively, urgent tones.

Aaron David Miller, Middle East policy expert and former Arab-Israeli negotiator. Robert Reich, former U.S. labor secretary and economic commentator. Leah Greenberg, organizer and cofounder of Indivisible. They discuss nationwide No Kings protests, historical power of mass demonstrations, protest tactics and joyful resistance, the risks of U.S. escalation with Iran, and the political fallout shaping local races.

Brendan Boyle, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania who works on budget and economic issues, joins to discuss economic fallout. He talks about how war and tariffs are driving up gas prices and hurting small businesses. He also covers refunds and budget pressures. The conversation highlights rising costs and policy impacts in clear, direct terms.

Emily Gregory, a Florida state representative-elect focused on affordability and property insurance, and Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot and U.S. senator on defense and intel, join the conversation. They discuss Iran rejecting Trump’s peace plan, military strategy and recruitment risks, classified documents and motives, airport chaos tied to DHS funding, and a surprising Florida flip.

Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from California, weighs in on depositions tied to the Epstein estate. Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney, fights for federal evidence in protester killings. Gary Peters, U.S. Senator from Michigan, discusses national security and oversight. They debate Trump’s war rhetoric, troop movements, ICE funding fights, withheld evidence, and legal accountability in short, sharp segments.

Amos Hochstein, former White House advisor on energy and the Middle East, and Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. They discuss Trump's pullback on strikes and its market effects. Topics include energy disruptions from the Iran conflict, control of the Strait of Hormuz, economic ripple effects, unclear U.S. strategy and the costs of escalation.