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Tonight on the Last Word: Donald Trump’s big lie about the stolen election fuels Republican sham “audits” and voter suppression bills. Also, federal prosecutors are investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz for a possible obstruction of justice. Plus, Sen. Manchin says he does not support Democrats passing the infrastructure bill without Republicans. Donald Trump shuts down his blog after 29 days, infuriated by low readership. And radioactive waste is stored within 100 feet of the Pacific Ocean at a closed nuclear plant. Amber McReynolds, Andrew Weissmann, Eugene Robinson, Jonathan Chait, Kurt Andersen and Rep. Mike Levin join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The battle over voting rights looms nationwide. Also, an Israeli opposition coalition says it has a deal to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, President Biden unveils incentives to reach the goal of 70% of U.S. adults with at least one Covid vaccine shot by July 4th. Donald Trump reportedly makes false claims that he will be “reinstated” as president by August. Beto O’Rourke, Ben Rhodes, Andy Slavitt, Dr. Lance Dodes, Zerlina Maxwell and Jonathan Alter join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Texas Democrats plead with Congress to pass voting protections as Republicans restrict voting access. Also, four more Oath Keepers have been accused of conspiracy in relation to the Jan. 6 insurrection. Plus, President Biden sets an early June deadline to reach a deal with Republicans on infrastructure. And Biden honors the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Julián Castro, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Daniel Alonso, Jennifer Palmieri, Eddie Glaude, Caleb Gayle and Jelani Cobb join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The Biden administration pushes Republicans to move forward on the infrastructure bill. Also, Texas Democrats stop Republican voting restrictions, including banning early voting on Sunday mornings. Plus, the U.S. reports the lowest number of Covid-19 cases in over a year. New York prosecutors are criminally investigating Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg to pressure him to flip. President Biden plans to confront Vladimir Putin on Russia’s human rights abuses when they meet on June 16th. And Biden orders U.S. intelligence agencies to investigate the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Shannon Pettypiece, Maria Teresa Kumar, Jonathan Alter, Ali Vitali, Elizabeth Drew, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, Texas state Rep. Jessica González, LaTosha Brown, Barbara McQuade, Paul Butler, Rick Stengel and Nicholson Baker join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The mother of fallen Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick met with Republican senators and pleaded with them to support the 1/6 commission. Also, a small group of Senate Republicans unveil a $928 billion infrastructure counterproposal. Plus, Democrats stress the need for expansive voting protections as Republicans advance bills to restrict voting. And vaccination rates rag among Latino and Black Americans. Rep. Ted Lieu, Remmington Belford, Neal Katyal, Bharat Ramamurti, Rep. Colin Allred and Dr. Ilan Shapiro join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The Manhattan district attorney convenes a grand jury in the criminal probe of the Trump Organization. Also, Professor Laurence Tribe says Donald Trump’s claims of absolute immunity are “off the walls.” Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warns counties against election audits from outside groups. And the mother of fallen Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick urges Republican senators to support the January 6th commission. Adam Kaufmann, John Heilemann, Maria Teresa Kumar and Aisha Mills also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: George Floyd’s family meets with President Biden, Vice President Harris and congressional leaders one year after George Floyd’s murder. Also, the Manhattan district attorney convenes the grand jury to decide whether to bring charges in the Trump Organization criminal probe. Plus, Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema “implore” Republican senators to support the January 6th commission. And a new Texas law makes it easier to carry a handgun without a permit. Rep. Val Demings, Daniel Alonso, Jennifer Palmieri, Eugene Robinson, Rep. Joaquin Castro and Caroline Randall Williams join Lawrence O’Donnell. 

Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans are likely to filibuster the bill for the January 6th commission. Also, President Biden condemns the Belarus plane diversion and calls for the release of the opposition journalist. Plus, new unredacted court documents reveal the depths of Paul Manafort’s lies. And the Department of Justice will appeal the order to turn over the memo on not prosecuting Donald Trump during the Mueller probe. Jim Manley, Jonathan Capehart, Ben Rhodes, Rep. Adam Schiff and Neal Katyal join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Stacey Abrams talks to Lawrence about fighting Republican efforts to restrict voting. Also, Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is under criminal investigation by the New York attorney general. And Dr. Kizzy Corbett convinces an MSNBC Town Hall participant to get the COVID-19 vaccine she helped develop. Daniel Alonso, Matthew Mallory, and Dr. Joan Cephas also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The New York attorney general has been investigating the personal taxes of the Trump Organization for months. Also, 35 House Republicans join Democrats in voting for the January 6th Commission. Plus, Republicans roadblock efforts to hold Donald Trump accountable. And Rep. Katie Porter introduces a bill to help single-parent families benefit from expanded child tax credit. Andrew Weissmann, Tim O’Brien, Rep. Jason Crow, John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri and Rep. Katie Porter join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Republican House Leaders urge a vote against the Jan. 6 commission. Also, the Trump Organization is now under a criminal investigation. Plus, Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) plans to enter the Florida Senate race. And no deputies were charged in the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Andrew Weissmann, David Plouffe, Tim O’Brien, Kirk Burkhalter, and Marq Claxton join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The IRS says 88 percent of families will receive a bigger child tax credit. Also, Joel Greenberg, a former Florida Republican county official and friend of Matt Gaetz, pleads guilty to six federal crimes. Plus, Maricopa County GOP officials condemn election lies and demand end to Arizona “audit.” Joe Biden voices support for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. And Bill Russell is being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame again. Gene Sperling, Rep. Rosa Delauro, Andrew Weissmann, Stephen Richer and Ben Rhodes join Lawrence O’Donnell

Tonight on the Last Word: The CDC announces that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most places. Also, President Biden tells GOP senators his “red line” is inaction on the infrastructure bill. Plus, legal jeopardy increases for Donald Trump and Rep. Matt Gaetz. And an active-duty Marine is charged for five criminal counts in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Dr. Ashish Jha, John Heilemann, Zerlina Maxwell, Andrew Weissmann and Rep. Tim Ryan join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence O’Donnell sits down with President Biden for an exclusive interview about how to get every American vaccinated. Plus, Lawrence and Telemundo’s Vanessa Hauc moderate a panel consisting of members of Biden’s coronavirus team in front of a live studio audience. Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Dr. Kizzy Corbett join.

Tonight on the Last Word: Senate Democrats move to advance their election reform bill. Also, divisions among House Republicans grow ahead of a vote to oust Liz Cheney from her leadership position. Plus, Republicans have enacted voter restrictions in 12 states so far. And President Biden announces a plan to provide free Uber and Lyft rides to vaccine sites. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Claire McCaskill, Eddie Glaude, Rep. Colin Allred, Dr. Kavita Patel and Maria Teresa Kumar join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calls for a vote to oust Liz Cheney. Also, a new Republican-backed Georgia law benefits high-dollar donors. Plus, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs raises concerns over vote counting errors observed in the Arizona audit. And the FDA expands authorization of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 and up. Eugene Robinson, Jonathan Capehart, LaTosha Brown and Laurie Garrett also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Republicans struggle to oppose President Biden’s infrastructure plans. Also, Texas becomes the latest state to advance a voter suppression bill. Plus, federal and state officials sound the alarm about the legitimacy and legality of the Arizona vote audit. And five former IRS commissioners say Biden’s tax plan would make the system “far fairer.” John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri, Julián Castro, Rosie Castro, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, and John Koskinen join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: A federal judge rebukes Bill Barr for misleading Congress and the public about evidence in the Mueller report. Also, top Republicans refuse to denounce Trump’s election lies. Plus, the majority of voters support raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations to pay for President Biden’s infrastructure plans. And Samantha Maltais talks to Lawrence about being the first member of the Wampanoag Tribe to attend Harvard Law School. Neal Katyal, Rep, Joe Neguse and Rep. Katie Porter also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks to Lawrence about her new book, “Persist,” and reflects on her presidential ambitions and agenda. Also, the Biden administration is reuniting families that were separated by Donald Trump. Plus, the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stands by the state’s voter suppression law that was based on Donald Trump’s lies. And Vice President Harris visits clean energy labs in Wisconsin while touting the benefits of Biden’s infrastructure plan. Rep. Nanette Barragán, Georgia State Rep. Bee Nguyen and Rep. Gwen Moore also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: A Trump supporter faces up to 10 years in prison for threatening members of Congress after the Jan. 6 insurrection. Also, Republicans lie about tax increases. Plus, Democrats stick together with slim House and Senate majorities. And Patrick Radden Keefe talks to Lawrence about his new book, “Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty,” which examines the Sackler family’s role in the opioid crisis. Andrew Weissmann, Nina Pullano, Jason Johnson, E.J. Dionne and Cecile Richards also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain talks to Lawrence about the Biden agenda. Also, the Washington Post reports that the FBI warned Rudy Giuliani about the Russian disinformation campaign targeting Joe Biden in 2019. Plus, Florida Republicans pass a voter suppression bill. And Sen. Ed Markey proposes the creation of the “Civilian Climate Corps” to help communities respond to climate change. Daniel Goldman, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Lauren Groh-Wargo and LaTosha Brown also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

M&R attempted to watch all of President Biden’s speech to Congress, but only Robbins was able to make it all the way through. Lawrence O’Donnell took exception with Sen. Tim Scott’s rebuttal speech, and expert race-baiter Joy Reid demonstrates her racism, while pretending to call out racism. Van Jones says Scott lost a lot of African-Americans for saying America is not racist, yet Vice President Harris basically agreed when she was on with George Stepanopoulos. A hero police officer passed away from injuries, after he was responding to a call for help. The woke movement is starting to catch up to liberal leaders, Jim Acosta is unhappy with Tucker Carlson’s comments on the Chauvin verdict. Chris Cuomo had some questions about the vaccines, and he actually referenced former President Donald Trump. People that got one of the two-shot vaccine formulas, many are not showing up for their second shot. A 12-year-old kid in North Carolina will be graduating from high school, and then getting his bachelor’s degree a week later.

Tonight on the Last Word: Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher, the lead prosecutors of the Derek Chauvin trial, talk to Lawrence about the guilty verdict and the impact of key witnesses. Also, the FBI opens a civil rights probe into Andrew Brown’s death. And Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses President Biden’s first 100 days in office. Kirk Burkhalter and Marq Claxton also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Beto O’Rourke talks to Lawrence about Texas Republican efforts to suppress voting rights. Also, law enforcement prepares for protests over the police shooting of Andrew Brown. Plus, Sen. Amy Klobuchar unveils sweeping reforms to enforce antitrust laws and promote competition. Rep. Ro Khanna discusses the Stop Cheaters Act. And the New York Daily News reports that Allen Weisselberg, former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, said in a 2015 testimony that he leaves the “legal side” of money flow to others. Kirk Burkhalter, Phillip Jackson and Glenn Kirschner also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: An alternate juror in the Derek Chauvin trial says the medical expert testimony convinced her of Chauvin’s guilt. Also, Republicans unveil a $568 billion counteroffer to President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Plus, protesters across Russia call for the release of Alexei Navalny. And Lincoln University becomes the first HBCU to launch a police academy aimed at community-based policing. Rep. Val Demings, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Michael McFaul, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Gary Hill and Joseph Foster join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Attorney General Merrick Garland opens an investigation into Minneapolis Police Department practices. Also, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation begins looking into the fatal police shooting of a 16-year-old girl in Columbus. Plus, the Biden administration reaches the goal of 200 million COVID vaccine shots in arms. President Biden meets with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. And a daughter of farmworkers defies odds and receives a full scholarship to Harvard. Eddie Glaude, Melissa Murray, Cedric Alexander, Dr. Ashish Jha, Rep. Raul Ruiz and Elizabeth Esteban join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Dereck Chauvin is convicted of all counts of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks to Lawrence about the work that still needs to be done. Joy Reid joins Lawrence with her reflections on today’s historic verdict. And Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, talks to Lawrence about how to live up to George Floyd’s legacy. Lawrence gives a special last word dedicated to the heroism of Darnella Frazier, the teenager who recorded George Floyd’s death. Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Eugene Robinson and Jelani Cobb also join Lawrence O’Donnell. 

Tonight on the Last Word: The Derek Chauvin jury concludes the first day of deliberations. Also, Judge LaJune Lange talks to Lawrence about the Chauvin trial and what to expect in jury deliberations. Plus, former Vice President Walter Mondale has died at age 93. President Biden holds a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers on the infrastructure plan. And Attorney General Merrick Garland vows to combat domestic extremism. Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Elizabeth Drew, Sen. John Hickenlooper and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The Derek Chauvin jury will hear closing arguments Monday. Also, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff talks to Lawrence about President Biden’s new sanctions on Russia for interference in U.S. elections. Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy defends inaction on Rep. Matt Gaetz. New polling shows the majority of Americans support Biden’s infrastructure plan. And West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin wields power as the Democrats’ 50th vote. Kirk Burkhalter, David Henderson, John Heilemann, Zerlina Maxwell, Virginia Heffernan and Nancy Heffernan also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright is released from jail after being charged with manslaughter. Also, the prosecution highlights inconsistencies in the Derek Chauvin defense team’s expert medical witness. Plus, President Biden declares an end to the “forever war” in Afghanistan. And President Biden and Vice President Harris meet with the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss police reform amid protests over Daunte Wright’s killing. Ron Allen, F. Clayton Tyler, Sen. Tina Smith, Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Ben Rhodes, Rep. Joyce Beatty and Rep. Steven Horsford join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: The Brooklyn Center mayor calls on the Minnesota attorney general to investigate the shooting of Daunte Wright. Also, the Derek Chauvin defense team tries to put George Floyd on trial. Plus, the families of George Floyd and Daunte Wright hold a joint news conference demanding justice. St. Louis Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones talks to Lawrence about how to improve policing across the country. And police order protesters to disperse ahead of curfew. Ron Allen, Josie Duffy Rice, Jelani Cobb, Cal Perry, Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Eugene Robinson, Carmen Best and Deon Hampton also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Hundreds protest after the police killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a traffic stop last night. Also, a use-of-force expert testifies that “no reasonable officer” would find Derek Chauvin’s actions appropriate. And an Army lieutenant sues Virginia police after being pepper sprayed and held at gunpoint in a traffic stop. Ron Allen, Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Morgan Chesky, Cedric Alexander and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word:  The trial of Derek Chauvin continued today as Dr. Martin Tobin directly tied George Floyd’s death to Officer Chauvin essentially shutting down Floyd’s left lung, pointing out that the amount of time from when George Floyd takes his last breath to when Derek Chauvin takes his knee off of his neck was 3 minutes and 27 seconds. Melissa Murray and Kirk Burkhalter react to Dr. Tobin’s crucial expertise. An associate of Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty to charges of sex trafficking of a minor, potentially opening the door for them to cooperate with DOJ as they continue their investigation into Rep. Gaetz. Also, the Trump Organization has hired a criminal defense attorney to represent them in the possible fraud case being handled by the Manhattan D.A.’s office. Andrew Weissman and Daniel Goldman join Lawrence O’Donnell. Rep. Joe Neguse also joins to react to the executive actions on gun violence taken today by President Biden. Plus, a special Last Word from Sister Simone Campbell, an important ally for President Obama as he was trying to pass the Affordable Care Act, is stepping down from her work as executive director for the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice after more than four decades of political activism around poverty, justice, and health care. 

Tonight on the Last Word: Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro call on companies to stand up against Texas Republican voter suppression bills. Also, a use-of-force expert testifies that Derek Chauvin used deadly force on George Floyd when no force was necessary. Plus, Rep. Matt Gaetz again denies any crimes and calls the new investigation “a general fishing exercise.” And Boston’s Acting Mayor Kim Janey talks to Lawrence about launching her campaign for a full term. Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, John Heilemann and Jennifer Palmieri also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: Prosecutors call on Minneapolis Police officers to testify in Derek Chauvin’s trial. Also, the Biden administration hits the milestone of 150 million COVID vaccine shots in arms. Plus, the New York Times reports that Rep. Matt Gaetz sought “blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and unidentified congressional allies” in the last weeks of former President Trump’s term. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis talks to Lawrence about the MLB moving the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver over Georgia’s new voting restrictions. And a study shows race motivated the violent pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6. Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Andy Slavitt, Glenn Kirschner, Eddie Glaude and Christina Greer also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on The Last Word: The trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd continued today with Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo claiming that Chauvin’s choice of restraint against Floyd is in no way part of the force’s policies, ethics or values. A new ruling from the Senate parliamentarian today will allow two new bills to be passed with a simple majority vote, providing a new avenue to pass President Biden’s infrastructure plan through reconciliation. Plus, the latest on the allegations of sexual misconduct against Congressman Matt Gaetz, and new information on a Trump campaign fundraising scam that kept the campaign afloat. Kirk Burkhalter, Marq Claxton, Rep. Tim Ryan, Michelle Goldberg, and Tim O’Brien join Lawrence O’Donnell. Laurence Tribe also joins to discuss a new lawsuit from Capitol police officers against Trump for his role in the January 6th riots. 

Tonight on the Last Word: A paramedic testifies George Floyd was dead upon arrival. Also, the New York Times reports that Rep. Matt Gaetz is under investigation for allegedly sending women money via cash apps after they were recruited online for sex. Plus, a judge rules the nondisclosure agreement Donald Trump had his campaign staff sign is invalid. Arizona Republicans abruptly end the debate on a bill that would stop some voters from receiving mail ballots automatically. And President Biden taps five cabinet members to “engage the public” and work with Congress on the $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Eugene Robinson, Jamila Hodge, Michael Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, David Bowles, Tim O’Brien, Arizona Sec. of State Katie Hobbs and Rep. Conor Lamb join Lawrence O’Donnell. 

Tonight on the Last Word: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks to Lawrence about President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Also, Biden looks to make good on his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. Plus, two Capitol police officers sue Donald Trump for directing the Jan. 6 insurrection. Derek Chauvin trial witnesses describe grief and regret. And First Lady Dr. Jill Biden meets with California farmworkers on César Chávez Day. Majority Whip James Clyburn, Del. Stacey Plaskett and Dolores Huerta also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Tonight on the Last Word: An off-duty firefighter testifies she begged officers to let her give George Floyd medical attention. Also, President Biden announces 11 diverse judicial nominees in an effort to reshape the courts. Plus, the New York Times reports the Department of Justice is investigating Congressman Matt Gaetz over an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. And California Attorney General Nominee Rob Bonta talks to Lawrence about police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Melissa Murray, Judith Browne Dianis, Dahlia Lithwick, Allison Harris, Rep. Ted Lieu and Cynthia Alksne also join Lawrence O’Donnell.

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It was a week of intense storms, natural and political. Record-setting frigid weather spread across the country from Washington to Texas, and a cold war took effect between Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump. A stellar set of guests—Lawrence O’Donnell, Ashley Parker, and Norm Eisen—join Harry for a bottom-line assessment of the impeachment, an analysis of the GOP sturm und drang, a look at the first lawsuit against the former president, and a preview of Merrick Garland’s confirmation hearing.

This weeks guests: Journalist - Adam Klasfeld Comedian - Boris Khaykin Whether in a U.S. courtroom, the halls of Congress or a rainforest in the Amazon, Adam reports stories that make a global impact. During President Trump’s impeachment, his questioning of the House’s top Republican drew national headlines, and his investigations into a related criminal case made waves. His reporting on a multibillion-dollar money laundering scheme helped Turkish citizens thwart censorship by the country's largely state-controlled media. His live coverage of the cases of Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen and wealthy sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein became known for its speed, depth and detail. He has interviewed multiple heads of state, grilled more than a dozen U.S. lawmakers, and run five miles along Cuban coastline for a roaming interview with Guantánamo’s chief prosecutor. A senior investigative reporter and editor for Law&Crime, Adam appeared as a guest on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” with Lawrence O’Donnell to analyze the Mueller report and litigation between Trump over his finances at Deutsche Bank. International television appearances include Sky News, CBC, and CTV, discussing Jeffrey Epstein’s thwarted prosecution. Radio appearances: National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” “Here and Now,” and “Trump, Inc.”; BBC (World, Scotland and Wales); Radio New Zealand; SXM Canada Talks; Sirius FM and more. He cut his teeth at the legal news beat for a decade at Courthouse News, and his bylines also have appeared on NBC, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, and other outlets. Other broadcast: Mother Jones, Reason, and BuzzFeed’s “AM to DM”. Most major news outlets have cited his scoops and reporting, including the New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, Newsweek, Reuters, U.S. News and World Report and the Associated Press. CNN Türk aired a segment highlighting his coverage of the Zarrab case, which was also cited on BBC Türkçe, Deutsche Welle, and other outlets from London to Amsterdam to Istanbul. Adams Website is https://www.adamklasfeld.com/ From the comedy Cellar - Live From America Podcast with Noam Dworman and Hatem Gabr. Follow Live From America YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2fqgw61yK1J6iKNxV0LmA Twitter twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmerica@ComedyCellar.com Follow Hatem Twitter twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram www.instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter twitter.com/noamdworman?lang=en #Epstien #AdamKlasfeld #Journalism

Clay welcomes former Rep. David Jolly (https://davidjolly.com/) of Florida to discuss the unraveling of our political culture, the changes our Congress needs and whether The SAM Party (http://joinsam.org/) can move us forward.  Has the need for cold hard cash irreparably corrupted the two dominant parties in our country?  Can centrism be the solution, or must we first make the changes that take power away from those that divide us? Guest: Rep. David Jolly Former Congressman David Jolly served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2014 – 2017.  A student of the institution, Jolly has held virtually every position in Congress, from intern to Member, and has worked outside the Congress as an attorney and political consultant, as well as in specialty finance. Known for his fierce independent streak and bipartisan approach, Jolly was first elected in a special election in Florida, a Republican winning a Democratic leaning district.  It was his first run for elective office and became one of the most expensive Congressional races in U.S. history at the time.  It made Jolly a fierce campaign finance reform advocate and his resulting legislative effort to prohibit Members of Congress from directly soliciting campaign contributions was ultimately featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes. Today, Jolly can often be seen as a policy and politics analyst on MSNBC and CNN, including regular appearances on The 11th Hour with Brian Williams, Hardball with Chris Matthews, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, Deadline White House with Nicolle Wallace, All In with Chris Hayes, and many others.   Jolly has also appeared on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, and regularly on PoliticKing with Larry King.  Jolly’s work has been published in Time, Roll Call, the Washington Post, CNN.com, NewsMax, the Washington Times, and the Tampa Bay Times.  Jolly also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida and is currently authoring his first book. A Washington Post columnist wrote, “Jolly speaks the truth.”  The Tampa Bay Times, “It’s refreshing to hear someone take on the system.”  And upon leaving Congress, one columnist penned, “Farewell to the one Congressman willing to compromise.” Jolly received his Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in 1994, and his Juris Doctor Cum Laude from George Mason University in 2001.  The son of a minister, Jolly is a fifth-generation Floridian and resides today with his wife Laura in Belleair Bluffs, Florida. Get more from Rep. David Jolly with: Twitter (https://twitter.com/DavidJollyFL) | Website (https://davidjolly.com/) | The SAM Party (http://joinsam.org/) | Host: Clay Aiken (https://twitter.com/clayaiken) has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014 almost unseating a popular Republican incumbent. Follow Clay Aiken further on: Twitter (https://twitter.com/clayaiken?lang=en)   | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/clayaiken/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/clayaiken) Email your questions to podcasts@politicon.com (mailto:podcasts@politicon.com) Follow @politicon (https://twitter.com/Politicon) and go to Politicon.com (https://politicon.com/) THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: APOSTROPHE GO TO WWW.APOSTROPHE.COM/HECK (http://www.apostrophe.com/HECK) AND CLICK BEGIN VISIT, THEN USE THE CODE HECK AT SIGN UP AND YOU’LL GET FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR DERMATOLOGY VISIT! 

The GOP has no member that can compare compete or communicate like Joe Biden is. While pushing for racial equity he’s speaking to white America in saying that they will still have jobs and work, Either Joe listens to us or we are pretty smart. A lot of what we’ve talked about is being enacted, buy American, end oil subsidies, ignoring the past administration, and seeing climate change as an opportunity to create jobs and a market place we own. 3:40 - Game stop GameStop shares have soared 1,700 percent as millions of small investors, egged on by social media, employ a classic Wall Street tactic to put the squeeze 6:40 “Buy American” Executive Order :https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/01/25/president-biden-to-sign-executive-order-strengthening-buy-american-provisions-ensuring-future-of-america-is-made-in-america-by-all-of-americas-workers/ Climate change executive order https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/01/27/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-executive-actions-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad-create-jobs-and-restore-scientific-integrity-across-federal-government/ 27:15 Biden stands up to Russia Russian bounties, Solar wind, new start, and Ukraine, Alexei Navalny. Should we stand up for Putins opponent simply because he’s Putins opponent? 36:15 Where are they headed: GOP Mitosis Trump to start the Patriot party Trump says no, he’s planning on keeping his influence on the GOP 45 Senators sign on to a vote to toss the impeachment Matt Gaetz @mattgaetz (human frat paddle) referenced on twitter that “Trump” is the leader of the “America first movement” The victims are witnesses jurors, prosecutors judge and alleged conspirators btw And Just for giggles. Republicans call for unity, call accountability division AND Marjorie Taylor Green attempts to file Articles of impeachment against Joe Biden. Help us expose our “Red Tie Tractor” of the week 46:15 Cracks in the Q the original theory was that President Trump is lying in wait to expose a secret cabal of Democrats engaged in a child sex-trafficking ring. Inauguration Day was supposed to mark the “storm,” or the day of reckoning when Trump would arrest all of his enemies and send them to Guantanamo Bay; “Just wait” didn’t work, the storm was unsuccessful and Biden took the oath Radicals are mining for members in the despondent Q audience. Dividing the supporters into activated and disillusioned But wait, theres more… Q’s are propagating the idea that an obscure 1871 act made the United States a corporation and not a federal government, thus rendering any laws passed after that year moot and U.S. citizens not subject to them. According to this theory, the United States will revert back to its original form on March 4th, the date when presidents were inaugurated prior to the 1933 passage of the 20th amendment. They believe Trump will be sworn in as the 19th president of the United States. The 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant, served between 1869 and 1877, or the time period when those who cling to this theory believe the United States “became” a “corporation.” 50:00 Marjorie Greene (GA) Twitter @mtgreenee @RepMTG 56:00 Wrap up - Final statements Alternate existence - vs - based in a reality Not really supporting the supporters. I’m sorry Homework I love my podcasts but sometimes I find a great conversation in other podcasts. Hell & High Water with John Heilemann had a great discussion on the history, path, arc of the Republican Party. Kurt Andersen and Lawrence O’Donnell are really insightful and have written some great resources. John Heilemann On twitter @jheil Listen on Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hell-high-water-with-john-heilemann/id1529346075?i=1000506594982

On this Spotlight Episode of More Like This, we're featuring the film, The Trial of the Chicago 7. Piecing together some of the most dynamic and insightful interviews from the Official Trial of the Chicago 7 Podcast, we take a deep dive into the creative process of the acclaimed film. Krista Smith speaks with director Aaron Sorkin in detail about his inception process, as well as Yahya Abdul Mateen II (Bobby Seale), Sacha Baron Cohen (Abbie Hoffman), Jeremy Strong (Jerry Rubin), Eddie Redmayne (Rom Hayden), Alan Baumgarten (film editor), Phedon Papamichael (director of photography), Shane Valentino (production designer), Susan Lyall (costume designer) and Lawrence O’Donnell (political commentator and author). You may now press play.

Kurt Andersen and Lawrence O’Donnell first met 46 years ago as undergraduates at Harvard, forming a friendship that’s flourished alongside their careers as two of their generation’s most incisive, insightful observers of American politics and culture. Andersen made his mark in the 1980s as co-founder of the iconic Spy magazine, then went on to serve as editor-in-chief of New York magazine, host of the Peabody Award-winning radio program “Studio 360,” and best-selling novelist and non-fiction author. O’Donnell cut his teeth in Washington as staff director of the powerful Senate Finance Committee and protege to legendary New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, then transitioned to the TV business — first as an Emmy Award-winning writer on “The West Wing” and currently as host of “The Last Word” on MSNBC. On this week’s Hell & High Water, Heilemann, a friend of both Andersen and O’Donnell, brings the two men together for their first-ever joint interview. They discuss the performances of Joe Biden and Amanda Gorman on inauguration day, O’Donnell’s insider’s perspective on the January 6 assault on the US Capitol, and Andersen’s “grand unified theory” of modern American life, as sketched out in his recent companion volumes, “Fantasyland” and “Evil Geniuses.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This podcast was created as a hedge against the bad news and vitriol from every Twitter-filled day of our former (yes I can say it!) FORMER president - so this is a very good day. There will be no guest today, just my meditation about the inauguration of president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris. It's a short episode, so this is a great opportunity to check out http://lisabirnbach.com/welcom and listen to some of the great conversations with past guests on this podcast.We've talked to so many writers, policy makers, and experts of all kinds. Everyone from Counter terrorist expert Malcolm Nance to novelist Meg Wolitzer. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell and former Celebrity Apprentice staffer Noel Casler. Rabble rouser Molly Jong-Fast and comedian Jacqueline Novak. Actor Richard Kind and judicial editor Dahlia Lithwick. Fashion’s Tim Gunn and musician Peter Asher. Writer E. Jean Carroll and actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi and Chef Kwame Onwoache.In the meantime, here are the 5 Things that made made my life better this week:1) Inaugurating the 46th president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris. 2) Sheila, TNP (The new puppy). 3) The Lambchop chew toy. 4) Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland. 5) Manners.

You heard it here folks. Our guest, Lawrence O'Donnell from MSNBC's "The Last Word" promises our host, Lisa Birnbach, that Trumpism will surely die. Listen to find out why! They also talk about the Five Things that made their lives better this week.Lisa Birnbach’s 5 Things: 1. The United States Postal Service, 2. Reading glasses sprinkled around my apartment like bouquets of flowers, 3 My gift-giving skills, 4 HBO’s “The Undoing”, 5 Her measuring tape.Lawrence O’Donnell’s 5 Things: 1. Invention of the Teleprompter, 2. The cordless phone charger in his car, 3. Rudy Giuliani’s hair dye, 4. Air Conditioning, 5. COVID-19 Facemasks.

One of the best election commentators, and smartest Trump haters, is my old friend, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. He told me months ago that Trump can’t refuse to leave. If he’s in the White House on Inauguration Day then the Secret Service will throw him out. I hope that happens! Let’s throwback to my interview with Lawrence where he talks Trump and what it’s like to actually work in the Senate.Toure Show Ep 98: Lawrence O'Donnell-I am the Last WordOriginal Air Date: November 6, 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell, the author of “Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics,” joins the series to provide his insights on the mood of the nation in 1968, the stakes at the Democratic National Convention, and how Americans viewed the violence that erupted in Chicago as well as the trial that followed. He also addresses the many parallels with the political landscape in America today and the year’s protests. Additionally, O’Donnell reflects on his time working with Aaron Sorkin on “The West Wing,” and he shares his thoughts on the writer-director’s unique ability to craft riveting narratives with complex and substantive issues at their center.