About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing Iran war, Trump's actions regarding mail voting, rising diesel prices, and economic tensions with allies.

Tonight on The Last Word: The New York Times reports Iran has grown more confident after six months of war. Also, a federal judge extends the block on Donald Trump’s attack on mail voting. Plus, diesel hits a record high in the U.S. as energy costs surge. Trump ramps up his effort to destroy the Smithsonian. And Trump policies strain economic ties with global allies. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Robert Reich, Skye Perryman, and Heather Long join Jonathan Capehart. Part 1 of 2.

People in this episode

Host: Lawrence O'Donnell

Guests: Rep. Madeleine Dean, Barbara McQuade, Robert Reich, Skye Perryman, Heather Long

Topics covered

• Iran war
• Donald Trump
• midterms
• mail voting
• energy costs
• economic ties

Keywords

• Iran
• Trump
• midterms
• mail voting
• diesel prices
• economic ties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The New York Times, Smithsonian

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