The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell podcast is the audio version of the popular MSNBC opinion program. Lawrence O'Donnell is well known for being a writer. Besides his most famous work on the West Wing, he also published a book titled Deadly Force, which he later adapted into a film. He additionally worked on two other TV shows, Mister Sterling and First Monday.

When it comes to his work on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, it's another writing job for him. Only this time, it's not a work of fiction. And as he once told The Hollywood Reporter, he has the most challenging deadline possible: live TV. The program started in 2010 as a weeknight political commentary show on MSNBC. Each night, Lawrence would explore the impactful political stories of the day. He would report the facts and provide his educated opinion. Past notable guests include Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi. He talks about everything from natural disasters to election results to international relations.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell podcast issues episodes every weeknight. Lawrence's authoritative voice engages fans for 40 minutes each episode. It guides the listener through the day's most meaningful events. Lawrence is a political progressive, but he is willing to listen to all sides of the debate. The listeners don't lose anything without the visuals of the TV show. Listeners of all political sentiments may enjoy this podcast, especially those interested in opposing viewpoints.