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The Don Lemon Show

Lemon Media Network
With three decades of award-winning journalism and storytelling behind him, Don Lemon takes his signature style and outspoken truth-telling to a new platform with The Don Lemon Show.  Don welcomes a variety of guests and newsmakers to his show, with topics spanning everything from social issues and race to pop-culture and current events.  Each episode will also feature Don’s personal take on the stories and topics that are shaping our lives and conversations.  Expect his insightful commentary to go beyond the news of the day, getting to the heart of what really matters and helping his audience have a better understanding of the world around them. The Don Lemon Show is available on YouTube, as well as all audio and video platforms.
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Episodes

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump & MAGA Go Full Racist, Blame Plane Crash on DEI - January 30th, 2025

After the tragic plane crash in Washington D.C., Donald Trump and MAGA turned to the blame game, claiming that DEI was somehow at fault. Tonight, Don is joined by The Atlantic writer David A. Graham and lawyer, activist, and former president of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks to break it all down. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202545 min

HOT TOPICS | Who Is To Blame For the American Airlines Tragedy? - January 30th, 2025

Last night, and American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter and crashed in the Potomac River. Authorities fear that there are no survivors. This comes only days after the Trump administration attempted to freeze federal funding. But who is to blame for an incident like this? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 20252 hr 11 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Funding Freeze Failure - January 29th, 2025

Hey there Lemon Community! The Trump administration has rescinded their federal funding freeze memo. This quick shift is leaving everyone confused and wondering what happened. One thing is for sure...this is quite the F up for the Trump administration. Join Don at to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 20251 hr 4 min

LEMON DROP | What Would RFK Sr. Do?

Today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down for day one of his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services. With his conspiracy theory views, anti-vax positions, and general lack of qualification for the job, several Kennedy family members have spoken out against his confirmation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 20259 min

HOT TOPICS | RFK Jr. Faces the Senate in his Confirmation Hearing - January 29th, 2025

Good morning Lemon Heads! Things are getting heated as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes the hot seat in his confirmation hearing. RFK Jr has been nominated to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. But his controversial and often, anti-science policies have many concerned. Will he be approved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 20253 hr 39 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump's Funding Freeze & Medicaid FAIL! - January 28th, 2025

The Trump administration's federal funding freeze is causing quite an upset in Washington and across the country. Tonight, Don is joined by political strategist and analyst Rachel Bitecofer to break down this shocking move by the White House. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 20251 hr 24 min

LEMON DROP | Who are the Cruel Kids?

A new piece in New York Magazine highlights a growing trend in "cruel kids," young people who face the world with unrelenting cruelty and cynicism. Why is more youth turning to this mindset? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 20257 min

HOT TOPICS | Trump Freezes Federal Aid & Raids Continue - January 28th, 2025

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on all federal aid. This will impact countless programs and institutions that rely on this funding to operate. What does this mean for the future of these programs? Why is the Trump administration so cruel? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 20251 hr 14 min

LEMON DROP | DeepSeek Shocks the World & U.S. Stocks Sink

Chinese app DeepSeek has released a new low-cost, open source AI model. U.S. tech stocks took a deep plunge as a result, and many are questioning the massive investments in Silicon Valley AI projects. Did Donald Trump's tech bros blow it? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202510 min

HOT TOPICS | Trump Exhaustion After Week One - January 27th, 2025

Last week was a lot. And it looks like this week will be just as chaotic. From the removal of DEI initiatives to increasing threats of trade wars, it's no wonder Americans are feeling exhausted. Where do we go from here? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 20251 hr 36 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Why She Turned Down Trump's Pardon

What a week it’s been! From unconstitutional executive orders to eyebrow-raising public statements, the first days of Donald Trump's presidency have been nothing short of chaotic. Tonight, Don is joined by Pamela Hemphill, the convicted Capitol rioter who chose to turn down Trump's pardon. Tune in for an eye opening conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 20251 hr 4 min

Who Will Be NYC's Next Mayor? - With Whitney Tilson & Rev. Michael Blake

Who will be the next mayor of New York City? Don Lemon sits down with two of the candidates to explore their vision for the city's future. First up, Former New York Assembly Member and DNC Vice Chair Rev. Michael Blake shares his comprehensive plan for tackling the city's biggest challenges. Then, longtime Democratic Party donor and philanthropist Whitney Tilson presents his perspective and solutions for moving New York forward. You won't want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jan 25, 202541 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Trump Endangering his Political Enemies? - January 24th, 2025

Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is joined by journalist, writer, and founder of Zeteo, Mehdi Hasan to dive into all the biggest news of the day. Trump has been removing security details for his political opponents. Is he putting them at risk? And what about the ongoing friction between Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Join Don and Mehdi to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 20251 hr 5 min

Farmer Speaks Out on Mass Deportations | The Don Lemon Show

Don sits down for an in depth conversation with Brian Reisinger, 4th generation farmer and author of "Land Rich Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer." They dive into the current state of the farming industry and break down how Donald Trump's immigration policies will negatively impact farms across the country. Tune in for a discussion you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 202532 min

HOT TOPICS | Can Trump Run For a THIRD TERM?! - January 24th, 2025

Good morning Lemon Community! Can Donald Trump run for a third term?! A republican member of the House just introduced a resolution that would allow him to do so. Will this resolution pass? And what is going on with the increasing friction between Trump and Musk? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 20251 hr 13 min

Is Corporate Media DEAD!? Oliver Darcy Weighs In | The Don Lemon Show

Tonight, Don sits down with Oliver Darcy, media reporter and the author of Status to explore the current world of corporate news media. Is the corporate news world done for? What does this latest round of layoffs mean? And is mainstream media's approach to Donald Trump a factor? Tune in for a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202545 min

LEMON DROP | Climate CRISIS, Pay Attention!

Climate change is worsening natural disasters across this country. But Donald Trump is enacting policies that will limit aid, cut research, and exacerbate the climate crisis. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202513 min

HOT TOPICS | Are Trump & MAGA Drunk with Power?! - January 23rd, 2025

Good morning Lemon Community! The first few days of Trump's presidency have seen a flood of sweeping orders rolling back progressive initiatives. From immigration to health research to D.E.I., these orders can have profound and devastating impacts. What can we expect next? And what can we do moving forward? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 20251 hr 22 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | TYT's Cenk Uygur on Civility With MAGA

Hey there Lemon Community! Tonight, Don is joined by co-creator of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur, to dive into the debate around civility with MAGA. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20251 hr 1 min

LEMON DROP | FAKE-ISH NEWS?

Good afternoon Lemon Nation! Journalist Oliver Darcy's latest reporting explores how some in the media are deciding to cover President Donald Trump's second term in office. In a stark contrast from the first four years Trump was in power, major media outlets are choosing to focus less on Trump's indiscretions and more on normalization. What is behind this sudden turn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20259 min

HOT TOPICS | MAGA Says January 6th Did Not Happen - January 22nd, 2025

Good morning Lemon Nation! The gaslighting continues. Trump and MAGA are trying to convince us that January 6th was a day of peace, that the violence we all saw did not happen. Will this attempt at altering the narrative work? And what is going to happen to government DEI staffers after Trump's recent order? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 20252 hr 3 min

LEMON DROP | Vivek Ramaswamy BOOTED By MAGA!

Vivek Ramaswamy was just kicked out of DOGE and the MAGA movement. Was it because of ideological differences? Competing career interests? Nope. Reportedly, it's just because Musk and others in DOGE think Ramaswamy irritating. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 20258 min

HOT TOPICS | Trump Frees His VIOLENT January 6th Mob! - January 21st, 2025

Yesterday, Donald Trump took the Presidential oath of office. Within hours, Trump began taking action, granting a sweeping pardon to the January 6th rioters, including those who violently assaulted police officers. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202558 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | This Is NOT Normal - January 20th, 2025

Hey there Lemon Community! On the very day we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, a man known for hateful and racially charged remarks takes the oath of office to be the President of the United States. But that’s not all. From bizarre moments to unsettling rhetoric, this inauguration was anything but ordinary. As the nation watched, the contradictions were impossible to ignore. What does this mean for the fight for equality, and how should we respond? Join Don and our Lemon Legends to...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 35 min

HOT TOPICS | A Dream Meets Reality: MLK Jr. Day & an Inauguration Blackout!

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of Donald Trump are falling on the same day—an unsettling coincidence, given that the incoming president has a history of racially charged remarks. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equality, and unity, we’re faced with a stark reminder of how far we still have to go. The next four years will be difficult for many, but we will be there for each other. Join Don for a special Hot Topics this morning to come together on this year's ...

Jan 20, 20253 hr 8 min

LEMON DROP | Protect Your Peace & STAY WOKE!

These next four years are not going to be easy for a lot of people. Remember to protect your peace-- you can be informed without being inundated. Don't forget that people still have the power. Stay woke Lemon Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202518 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | 🫠 1 MORE DAY 🤡

This is it!!! Only one more day under Joe Biden's presidency. Tune in for this special Sunday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where we talk through it with outspoken, transgender comedienne Flame Monroe. She'll talk about her friend Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL. She will also discuss rappers Snoop Dog, Rick Ross, Nelly etc, and the backlash they are getting for performing at Trump's inaugural balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 20251 hr 7 min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | 2 MORE DAYS...🫤

Only two days of normalcy left before another Trump era begins. Also, what's up with all these Black hiphop artists performing at Trump's inaugural balls? Are they sellouts, grifters who only care about a dollar? Tune in for this Saturday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where we'll talk about how to get through it all. What can we expect and how should we approach the next four years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 20251 hr 28 min
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