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ISIS Explained: What is a caliphate?

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ISIS Explained: What is a caliphate?

In part two of The Last Word’s ISIS Explained series, Laith Alkhouri discusses what a “caliphate” is and its significance to ISIS.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

10/01/14

Duration: 1:36

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O'Donnell fact checks Trump's debate remarks

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O'Donnell fact checks Trump's debate remarks

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell fact checks the first Clinton-Trump debate, and highlights Trump's remark that Clinton "doesn't have the look" to be president.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/26/16

Duration: 2:26

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What Obama adv. Favreau expects at debate

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What Obama adv. Favreau expects at debate

Lawrence speaks with Jon Favreau, President Obama's former chief speechwriter, about how Clinton and Trump should prepare for the upcoming debate -- and how they should discuss the Charlotte police shooting.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/23/16

Duration: 7:04

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Analyzing video of the Charlotte shooting

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Analyzing video of the Charlotte shooting

MSNBC Law Enforcement analyst Jim Cavanaugh describes what he sees in a new video of the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Marq Claxton, Dir. of the Black Law Enforcement Alliance, and Paul Butler, Georgetown University law prof., also weighs in.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/23/16

Duration: 19:49

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NC Protesters: Release police video

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NC Protesters: Release police video

The family of Keith Lamont Scott watched the “painful” police dash cam and body cam video, but it has not been made public. Lawrence talks to former federal prosecutor Paul Butler and NC civil rights activist Rev. William Barber.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/22/16

Duration: 9:19

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Police killings, protests and 2016 politics

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Police killings, protests and 2016 politics

President Obama, Donald Trump and a prominent Trump supporter spoke about police killings and the ongoing protests in Charlotte. Lawrence discusses with Mark Thompson and Jonathan Capehart.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/22/16

Duration: 14:07

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Trump foundation cash for personal use?

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Trump foundation cash for personal use?

David Farenthold at the Washington Post reports that Donald Trump used Trump Foundation money to settle at least two personal legal issues. Lawrence talks with TrumpNation author Tim O'Brien & charity law expert Rosemary Fei.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/20/16

Duration: 7:20

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Trump: Blacks in worst shape 'ever'

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Trump: Blacks in worst shape 'ever'

Donald Trump said African-Americans are in the worst shape they've been in "ever, ever, ever," apparently disregarding centuries of black oppression in America. Lawrence discusses Trump's comments with Mark Thompson and Rick Wilson.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/20/16

Duration: 13:39

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Clinton’s Early Voting Advantage

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Clinton’s Early Voting Advantage

Early voting starts this week! Bloomberg Politics has a new report on both campaigns’ early voting strategy in some key battleground states. Bloomberg reporter Steve Yaccino joins Lawrence with the details.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/19/16

Duration: 4:01

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Trump v. The Constitution

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Trump v. The Constitution

Talking about the NY/NJ terror attacks on Monday, Donald Trump criticized the U.S. justice system and called for profiling. Lawrence discusses with counterterrorism expert Malcolm Nance.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/19/16

Duration: 6:26

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Trump, Clinton clash over terror attacks

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Trump, Clinton clash over terror attacks

Donald Trump tried taking credit for "calling" the terror attacks in New York and New Jersey, while Clinton slammed Trump for his irresponsible reaction. Lawrence discusses with Howard Dean and Charlie Sykes.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/19/16

Duration: 15:47

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Trump's long history of lies

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Trump's long history of lies

Donald Trump has told countless lies throughout his presidential campaign, so what changed when Trump finally recanted? Lawrence looks at what would happen if Trump spent the rest of his life retracting one lie per day.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/16/16

Duration: 13:30

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Trump recants a lie with more lies

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Trump recants a lie with more lies

Donald Trump dropped his birther campaign when he publicly admitted Friday that the president was born in the US. But he alsofalsely accused Hillary Clinton of starting the rumor. Mark Thompson, Rick Wilson and David Corn join Lawrence to discuss.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/16/16

Duration: 13:36

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Clinton is back in the groove

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Clinton is back in the groove

Hillary Clinton gives an impassioned speech on the campaign trail and recognized Trump’s most dangerous words of the week: threatening to start war with Iran over a gesture. Howard Dean joins Lawrence.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/15/16

Duration: 7:22

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Trump econ speech filled w/ Misinformation

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Trump econ speech filled w/ Misinformation

Donald Trump refused to tell Robert Costa of the Washington Post that he believed Pres. Obama was born in the US while in his economic speech he misled his audience on the economy & about his own economic plans. Jared Bernstein and Michael Grundwald jo...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/15/16

Duration: 15:58

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Surprise anti-Trump endorsement

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Surprise anti-Trump endorsement

A major New Hampshire paper breaks it’s tradition of backing Republicans while new polls show a tightening race in other key states where Trump holds a narrow edge over Hillary Clinton. Democratic strategist Steve McMahon joins Lawrence O'Donnell in...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/14/16

Duration: 3:51

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Trump Atty. says Melania worked legally in US

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Trump Atty. says Melania worked legally in US

In an exclusive interview, Lawrence talks to the immigration lawyer who wrote the letter backing up Melania Trump’s immigration story. Michael Wildes says he reviewed Melania’s immigration documents. He also tells Lawrence who he's voting for in November.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/14/16

Duration: 9:36

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Dissecting Trump's childcare plan

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Dissecting Trump's childcare plan

One day after Donald trump unveiled his childcare plan, economists and other experts are questioning how it will be paid for and whether it would actually help most working families. Lawrence also asks why Trump had to lie about Clinton's position. H...

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/14/16

Duration: 15:39

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A question Team Trump finally faced

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A question Team Trump finally faced

For months, Lawrence O'Donnell has been waiting for the Trump campaign to be asked one very simple question about his taxes. It finally happened and the Trump campaign manager was stunned.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/13/16

Duration: 9:58

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Obama slams Trump on campaign trail

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Obama slams Trump on campaign trail

President Obama blasted Donald Trump in Philadelphia, calling him out for bad business deals and his

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

09/13/16

Duration: 14:09

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