Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we’ve got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week’s Sour Lemon? You decide! Here are the nominees: 🍋 Greg Gutfeld – Fox News’ resident edgelord who thinks yelling 'shut the f*** up' at the Chief Justice is journalism. 🍋 Tom Homan – America’s angriest thumb is back, proudly announcing he doesn’t care wh...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Over the last week, the Attorney General, the Press Secretary, and the President himself have started equating acts of vandalism… with terrorism. Yes...vandalism is bad. But terrorism?? That feels like a stretch. What does this mean for the future of dissent in the United States? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2025•8 min
Lemon Nation, let’s talk about what voters really want—because it’s not another polished, buttoned-up politician reading safe talking points. We’re seeing a clear rise in populism, and voters—especially younger ones—are turning toward leaders like Bernie Sanders and AOC who speak plainly, fight boldly, and actually feel relatable. Meanwhile, too many Democrats are still playing it safe, hoping decorum will save us. Spoiler: it won’t. If Democrats want to win, they need to give people what they w...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Lemon Nation, tonight we’re bringing you a must-watch conversation—Don is sitting down with the one and only Joy Reid! 🔥 From Trump blatantly defying the courts to the big question—what should Democrats actually be doing right now?—Joy and Don will break down the madness of the day, the dangers of political inaction, and where things are headed next. Plus, we’ll dive into the shifting media landscape and why independent media is more important than ever. No spin, no fluff—just real talk. Join u...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min
A recent investigation by Media Matters has shown that the digital landscape is currently being dominated by conservative-leaning content. Why is this happening? And how does this impact the everyday consumers of media? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2025•9 min
Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the escalating conflict between Donald Trump and the court system. Is Trump defying the rule of law? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2025•14 min
Lemon Nation, Trump said it himself—he loves the poorly educated. And now, he’s making sure there are even more of them. Polls already show a growing gap in his approval ratings between those with and without college degrees, and today, he’s expected to take things even further by signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Why is he so determined to gut public education? What does this mean for students, teachers, and the future of learning in America? And is this all j...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Don sits down with renowned journalist and author Michael Wolff to dive into his explosive new book, All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. From behind-the-scenes chaos to shocking revelations, Wolff exposes the real Trump—like how he never even wanted a VP and how actually listening to people is completely out of character for him. What does this tell us about Trump’s mindset? And what does it mean for the country moving forward? Buckle up—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. L...
Mar 20, 2025•28 min
Lemon Nation, we’ve got a big one tonight—Don is sitting down with none other than The View’s Sunny Hostin for a deep dive into the chaos of the day. From Trump’s administration defying court orders on Venezuelan migrant deportations to his dangerous attacks on judges, Sunny—former prosecutor and legal expert—will help break down what’s happening and what can actually be done about it. Plus, we’ll get into her heated exchange with Chuck Schumer on The View and ask the big question: What should D...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Hey there Lemon Nation! AI is creeping further into our daily lives, and now, tech giants like Google and OpenAI are pushing the White House to let them train models on copyrighted material. But what does that mean for artists, writers, and creatives? Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the potential impact of this move on creative industries. Are we heading toward a future where human creativity is outsourced to algorithms? Or is there still a place for original, human-made art in an A...
Mar 19, 2025•15 min
Lemon Nation, let’s talk about all the promises Trump didn’t keep. Remember when he swore he’d fix inflation, boost the economy, and send the stock market soaring? Yeah, about that. Prices are still high, the market is a mess, and let’s not even start on the price of eggs. Oh, and the whole ‘ending wars’ thing? Turns out, that was just another empty slogan. This morning, we’re breaking down Trump’s biggest failed promises, what it means for everyday Americans, and why his supporters keep buying ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Lemon Nation, it’s our one-year anniversary—and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: by breaking down the madness. Tonight, we're doing that with none other than the legendary D.L. Hughley! From Trump’s never-ending chaos to the latest political disasters, Don and D.L. will tackle the biggest stories of the day, the most pressing issues facing the country, and, of course, bring the unfiltered truth you won’t hear anywhere else. One year in, and we’re just getting started. Join us live for...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Lemon Nation, welcome to another day in hell. Trump is waging war on the courts over deported Venezuelan migrants, trying to undo presidential pardons like that’s even a thing, and overnight, Israeli strikes escalated yet again. The chaos never stops—but neither do we. Oh, and by the way—it’s our one-year anniversary of The Don Lemon Show! One year ago today, we launched this show, and what a wild ride it’s been. So let’s break down the madness of the day and reflect on a year of calling out the...
Mar 18, 2025•48 min
Lemon Nation, Trump isn’t even pretending to play by the rules anymore. In just the past few days, he’s defied a judge’s order on Venezuelan deportations, stood in front of the DOJ calling for his political opponents to be jailed, and posted on Truth Social claiming Biden’s presidential pardons aren’t valid. This isn’t just chaos—it’s straight-up abuse of power. So what happens when a wannabe dictator stops pretending? Let’s break it all down—join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Don sit down with journalist, author, political commentator, and radio host Clay Cane to break down MAGA's response to even the smallest bit of criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2025•26 min
Lemon Nation, the MAGA meltdown is real. Don sat down with Bill Maher on Club Random to talk about everything from Black MAGA to the Central Park 5 to racism and DEI—and let’s just say, the right-wing outrage machine is in full effect. The internet hate is coming in hot, and tonight, Don is addressing it head-on. What are they mad about this time? Why do facts send them into a spiral? And most importantly—do we care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we’ve got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week’s Sour Lemon? You decide! Here are the nominees: 🍋 Chuck Schumer – The guy who keeps mistaking ‘compromise’ for ‘giving Republicans everything they want,’ Chuck Schumer. 🍋 Hakeem Jeffries – The guy who talks a big game about standing up to MAGA but stil...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 53 min
We've all heard of virtue signaling -- when people make a big show – a sometimes cringe-inducing show – of their moral values, their progressivism, their empathy. The right-wing loves to mock it, and MAGA is taking things a step further...with vice signaling. Instead of working to show people how good they are, MAGA decides to show people just how awful they can be. Is this working? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2025•11 min
Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! What happened this past week? And what should we focus on? Monique breaks down how the Continuing Resolution would steal 1 billion dollars from Washington D.C.'s local budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2025•13 min
Lemon Nation, Americans are pissed. Chuck Schumer said he would help push through the Republican funding bill to avoid a shutdown—but many Democrats are furious, arguing they shouldn’t be bailing out MAGA chaos. Meanwhile, DOGE cuts are hitting hard, the stock market is in freefall, and people are showing up angry at town halls, letting their representatives know exactly how they feel. What happens when public frustration reaches a boiling point? Let’s break it all down—join us live! Learn more ...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Lemon Nation, are we all losing it, or is the chaos just that bad? From the looming government shutdown to Trump’s potentially unlawful mass firing of federal probationary workers, to the stock market looking like it just jumped off a cliff—this administration’s madness is making all of us feel insane. Is this just incompetence, or is there a strategy behind the chaos? Let’s break it all down and try to make sense of the senseless—join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the recent cuts to the Department of Education. What does this mean for students? What about teachers? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025•14 min
Good morning, Lemon Nation! Why does it feel like Democratic leaders are sliding closer to the right? First, Gavin Newsom cozied up to Charlie Kirk, and now, in his latest podcast episode, he sat down with America’s least bathed nationalist, Steve Bannon. Yes, the same Steve Bannon who encouraged racists to wear their bigotry like a badge of honor. What are Democrats doing? And where does this shift leave the rest of us? Let’s break it all down—join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Mar 13, 2025•55 min
On March 7th, Trump took to Truth Social to announce he’s offering white South African farmers “rapid pathway” to U.S. citizenship. But what about American farmers who are currently struggling under Trump's policies? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025•11 min
MAGA can't seem to decide if Mahmoud Khalil's arrest is about free speech or not. But the message is clear—speak out, and you might be detained. What does this mean for free speech in America? And where can they go from here? Join us as we break it all down live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Hey there Lemon Nation! We are rapidly losing migrant workers. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the impacts of Trump's immigration policies on farm work, food prices, and even the future of agriculture in the United States. Join us as we cut through the noise and get to the truth. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2025•14 min
Is dissent becoming illegal? It sure feels that way. From Trump labeling Tesla boycotts as ‘illegal’ to his push to classify acts of vandalism as ‘domestic terrorism,’ to the alarming detention of protester Mahmoud Khalil, the message is clear—speak out, and you could be next. So what does this crackdown on dissent mean for free speech in America? And more importantly, what do we do now? Join us as we break it all down live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 26 min
A dangerous precedent is being set. Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been detained by ICE following his participation in the Columbia protests—despite zero evidence linking him to Hamas or any illegal activity. This is a blatant violation of free speech, and if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Don breaks down the details of Khalil’s detention, the chilling implications for protest rights in America, and why we should all be paying attention. Learn more about your ad choices....
Mar 12, 2025•8 min
Lemon Nation, we’ve got another press briefing disaster on our hands. Today, Karoline Leavitt took the podium and, as expected, delivered the usual dose of misinformation—this time, completely botching how tariffs actually work. Did she misunderstand economics, or was she just hoping we would? Don breaks down the latest mess from the press room and what it means for the policies shaping our economy. Grab a drink—you're gonna need it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Good morning, Lemon Nation! We’ve got major updates on Wendy Williams’ situation—after being taken from her assisted living facility to the hospital last night, new details are emerging, and they’re deeply concerning. Don is joined by Senior Investigations & Exclusives Reporter for The Sun, Jessica Finn, and TMZ producer, Michael Babcock, to break it all down. Plus, after today’s stock market chaos, are there any signs of recovery? Or is this just the beginning of a financial freefall? We’re...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 34 min
