Four days out, Dems eye potential takeover of Congress

Tonight on The Last Word: Decades of Black organizing reshape southern politics. Also, the GOP state senate in Texas vows to block Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s agenda. Plus, Democrats win big as North Carolina voters turn out. And Democrat Jake Johnson leads the Minnesota 1st District race by 321 votes. Rep.-elect Sarah Trone Garriott, LaTosha Brown, Texas State Rep. Trey. Martinez Fischer, Anderson Clayton, and Jake Johnson join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats pledge to investigate the Trump administration after their midterm win. Also, some new senators-elect won’t support Sen. Chuck Schumer for Leader. And Dr. Annie Andrews flips a South Carolina Senate seat. Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Sen.-elect Annie Andrews join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Sherrod Brown’s win in Ohio helps Democrats win a decisive Senate majority. Also, voters make history in midterm races across the country. And Democrats make big gains in races for governor nationwide. Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown, Sen. Cory Booker, and Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 3, 2026; 10pm: Election night coverage tracks a major Democratic wave, with projected Senate and gubernatorial flips in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and other states reshaping control of Congress and key governorships. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 3, 2026; 9pm: Election night coverage tracks a major Democratic wave as MS NOW projects Democrats will take control of the U.S. House with a minimum of 235 seats, while Senate races in Texas, Ohio, South Carolina and Kansas move to lean Democratic. Key calls include Keisha Lance Bottoms winning Georgia governor, Zach Dembo flipping Kentucky’s 6th District, and Democratic House pickups in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump claims his 247-day Iran war is a “very little war.” Also, the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to segregate ballots in California. Plus, a federal judge dismisses the Trump lawsuit over the Alaska Senate race. And Democrats look to flip a northern Nevada House seat. Sherrod Brown, Andrew Weissmann, and Teresa Benitez-Thompson join Lawrence O’Donnell.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats make Donald Trump’s corruption a central campaign issue. Also, polls show voters are furious over Trump’s economy. Plus, a Democrat in a key Minnesota race hits Trump and Republicans over the Epstein files. And a veteran regrets voting for Trump because of the Iran war. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ali Velshi, Jake Johnson, and Alex Tabet join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump cancels a red state rally in the final days before Election Day. Also, ADA champion Tom Harkin backs Josh Turek for his former Senate seat. And Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are devastating Nevada’s economy. Adam Hamilton, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, fmr. Sen. Tom Harkin, and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Former President Obama stumps in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Also, Donald Trump is back in Ohio again as Republicans try to hold the Senate. And a former Republican governor backs Dr. Annie Andrews for the South Carolina Senate race. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Sherrod Brown, Ali Velshi, and Dr. Annie Andrews join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: The Trump Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Also, Trump focuses on a GOP senator’s body instead of key issues. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler campaigns with Speaker Johnson in New York. And Elon Musk pours nearly $500 million into saving Republicans in the midterms. Andrew Weissmann, Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek, Cait Conley, and Alex Gibney join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.