Published Nov 15, 2017

Episode 864 - Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell opens up about his Boston upbringing, the impact of the Vietnam War on his life and beliefs, and his remarkable career transition from parking lot attendant to influential writer and political voice, delving into issues like police violence and media presence.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Episode 1116 - Rosie O'Donnell
Answers 383 questions
Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill
Answers 383 questions
Episode 1484 - Lou Adler
Answers 383 questions
Episode 794 - Louis Theroux
Answers 383 questions
Episode 1040 - Kurt Andersen
Answers 383 questions
Episode 967 - D.L. Hughley
Answers 383 questions
Episode 737 - Robert Kelly
Answers 383 questions
Episode 1464 - Andrew Leland
Answers 383 questions
Episode 741 - Ron Perlman
Answers 383 questions
Episode 675 - Michael Moore
Answers 383 questions
Episode 698 - David Simon
Answers 383 questions
Episode 765 - Dana Carvey
Answers 383 questions
Episode 1544 - Susie Essman
Answers 383 questions
Episode 604 - Terry Gross
Answers 383 questions
Episode 893 - Jennifer Lawrence
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

Episode 864 - Lawrence O'Donnell

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Punditry Unplanned

Moral Bankruptcy Unveiled

Moving Forward

Boston Roots

Family Reflections

Hollywood Secrets

Embracing Change

Live Broadcast Chaos

Vietnam Awareness

Family Secrets Unveiled

Political Reflections

School Struggles

Writing for Change

Boston's Legal Landscape

Choosing a Path

Episode Highlights

Boston Roots

Vietnam War Experience

Career Journey

Related Episodes

Episode 1116 - Rosie O'Donnell

Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill

Episode 1484 - Lou Adler

Episode 794 - Louis Theroux

Episode 1040 - Kurt Andersen

Episode 967 - D.L. Hughley

Episode 737 - Robert Kelly

Episode 1464 - Andrew Leland

Episode 741 - Ron Perlman

Episode 675 - Michael Moore

Episode 698 - David Simon

Episode 765 - Dana Carvey

Episode 1544 - Susie Essman

Episode 604 - Terry Gross

Episode 893 - Jennifer Lawrence

Episode 864 - Lawrence O'Donnell

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Boston RootsLawrence O'Donnell reflects on his formative years in Boston, exploring the complex family dynamics and cultural influences that shaped his identity. He shares insights into his father's career and the unique cultural environment of Boston, which left a lasting impact on his worldview.

Boston Roots

Vietnam War ExperienceLawrence O'Donnell shares his personal experiences during the Vietnam War era, highlighting the pervasive fear and strategies to avoid the draft. He reflects on how the war influenced societal beliefs and eroded trust in government.

Vietnam War Experience

Career JourneyLawrence O'Donnell shares his unexpected journey from a parking lot attendant to a writer and political figure. He discusses his influential work on police violence, his accidental political career, and his transition into media.

Career Journey

Related Episodes