The Last Word with Lawrence O' Donnell Season 2018 Episode 13 January 18, 2018

On January 18, 2018, the thirteenth episode of the 2018 season of The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell aired. The episode was a continuation of the show's focus on current political events and issues in the United States. The show began with a segment exploring the ongoing controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's alleged affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels and the alleged cover-up of the affair. O'Donnell and his panel discussed the potential legal and political implications of the affair and the allegations of hush money paid to Daniels by Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.

The show then shifted its focus to the ongoing debate regarding immigration policy in the United States. O'Donnell interviewed a number of experts, including legal analysts and immigration advocates, examining the Trump administration's recent decision to end temporary protected status for individuals from several countries, including Haiti and El Salvador. The panel also discussed the proposed border wall between the United States and Mexico, with O'Donnell and his guests debating the merits and practicality of such a project.

The episode also touched on the issue of gun control in the wake of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. O'Donnell interviewed survivors of the shooting, as well as gun control advocates and opponents, examining the political and cultural forces driving the debate on gun control in the United States. The segment also addressed the growing movement among young people in the United States to demand action on gun control, including the March for Our Lives protests organized in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting.

Throughout the episode, O'Donnell and his guests discussed a number of other current events and issues, including the Trump administration's foreign policy, the ongoing investigations surrounding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and the state of American democracy more broadly. The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell season 2018 episode 13 on January 18, 2018, was a typical example of the show's focus on in-depth coverage of the most pressing issues and events of the day, featuring thoughtful analysis and diverse perspectives on the key debates and controversies shaping American politics and society.