Lawrence: Republicans boycott Trump’s pretend convention as Democratic campaigns find new strength

Tonight on The Last Word: Sen. Jon Ossoff leads in Georgia as his GOP opponent deploys fake AI ads. Also, Donald Trump’s Iran war and diesel costs loom in the Iowa Senate race. And Sen. Susan Collins denies allegations of a bribery scheme made in a new ProPublica report. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Iowa Rep. Josh Turek, and Andrew Weissmann 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: Donald Trump says his Washington, D.C. arch will house drones and snipers. Also, Democrat Sherrod Brown looks to win back his Ohio U.S. Senate seat. And GOP Rep. Mike Lawler fails to distance himself from Trump. Sen. Mark Kelly, Sherrod Brown, and Cait Conley 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: Donald Trump’s tariffs put Republicans on defense with voters. Also, a Trump photo sparks fears of the Kennedy Center demolition. Plus, Oversight Democrats are preparing for Trump administration investigations. And voters sour on Trump’s economy ahead of midterm elections. Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. James Walkinshaw, and Robert Reich 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: The cost of living it a top issue for voters amid rising prices. Also, Democrats prepare for possible legal action on Trump’s election attacks. Plus, David Crowley makes the cost of living central to his gubernatorial campaign in Wisconsin. And seven House Republicans vote against Trump’s Iran war. Sen. Ed Markey, Garrett Epps, David Crowley, and Iowa State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott 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: Donald Trump runs to North Carolina as polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading in the Senate race. Also, Sen. Cory Booker calls FBI Director Kash Patel a “thug” in a Senate hearing. Plus, Trump tells Republicans to “cheat like hell” in the midterms. And polls show David Jolly in a tight race with a Trump-backed rival for Florida Governor. Roy Cooper, Sen. Cory Booker, and David Jolly 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: FBI Director Kash Patel defends the amended FBI bestiality hiring rule. Also, Patel won’t rule out FBI agents at the polls in November. And Donald Trump and Republicans push AI in spite of safety concerns. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Gil Durán 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: Sen. Jon Ossoff slams Donald Trump and Congress for failing to regulate AI. Also, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attack on mail voting. And a new book takes a critical look at those capitulating to Trump. Sen. Jon Ossoff, J. Michael Luttig, and Jacob Weisberg 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: Trump makes supporters pledge to 'cheat like hell.' Plus, Trump's Iran war and tariffs send prices soaring. Also, Trump tries to co-opt 9/11 tragedy for political gain. And the GOP seeks to ban access to abortion pills. Rep. Joe Neguse, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, and Mini Timmaraju 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: Trump promises $5000 payments if the GOP wins midterms. Plus, Helena Foulkes wins the Democratic primary in Rhode Island. Also, Texas GOP candidate Brandon Herrera faces scrutiny for past derogatory comments. And Nepal's flood recovery is set back by Trump's aid cuts.  Rep. James Walkinshaw, Helena Foulkes, Katy Padilla Stout, and Dr. Atul Gawande 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: Mary Peltola leads incumbent GOP Sullivan in key Alaska Senate race. Plus, Trump looks to make midterms a referendum on his presidency. And Trump gave White House aides $45,000 cash gifts.  Mary Peltola, Rep. Chris Pappas, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Andrew Weissman 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.