🔥 Introducing The Friendly Fire Pod 🔥 With Don Lemon & Michael Fanone Unfiltered. Uncensored. Unapologetically real. In this brand-new podcast from The Don Lemon Show channel, Don Lemon and former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone team up for raw, honest conversations about power, identity, and what it means to challenge the systems they once trusted. They dive into how they met in the aftermath of January 6th, after Fanone was violently attacked by the very people claiming to "back the b...
May 26, 2025•47 min
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is here, and it’s big, but it’s anything but beautiful. Let's break down the 1,116-page monstrosity House Republicans are proudly parading as a legislative win. With a jaw-dropping $5 trillion price tag, this bill is less about helping Americans and more about widening the wealth gap, delivering the largest upward transfer of wealth in modern U.S. history. But that’s just the part you’ve heard about. We’re digging into the 10 sneakiest, most scandalous provisions bur...
May 26, 2025•13 min
Welcome to The Cohen Lemon Report, where the spin stops and the truth gets loud. Don sits down with Michael Cohen to unpack the latest mess from the Trump administration, including those economy-wrecking tariffs (yes, they’re still happening), and the blatant abuse of the justice system to punish critics and protect cronies. They break down how this administration is twisting power into a personal weapon and why calling out the lies isn’t just important, it’s necessary. Because if we don’t say i...
May 26, 2025•38 min
Don sits down with Extra’s Senior Correspondent, Mona Kosar, for an inside look at the explosive Diddy trial. Mona breaks down the chaos, the courtroom drama, and the disturbing details making headlines, and gives us a preview of what’s likely to come next. From the shocking to the downright surreal, this case is one for the books. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. It’s a wild ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2025•27 min
🍋 Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! 🍋 Every week, we spotlight the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright ridiculous behavior from the people in power, and this week’s lineup is a full-blown disaster buffet. We’ve got Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (translation: brutal cuts to social programs), a new book fueling Biden health speculation, and the administration’s latest attack on universities. Oh, and let’s not forget the Diddy trial drama, Kristi Noem’s crash course in not knowing what habeas...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Legal analyst, political commentator, and host of Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley is back with a brand-new episode of The Week With Monique—and let’s just say, it’s been another ride on the MAGA rollercoaster. This week, Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (a blueprint to slash Medicaid and gut social services) passed in the House, while the DOJ quietly backed away from police misconduct cases...because why hold anyone accountable when you can just pretend it’s not hap...
May 23, 2025•14 min
Good morning Lemon Nation! Today, we’re following the money...because Trump is making a fortune while torching the programs everyday Americans rely on. He’s hosting high-end crypto dinners (because nothing says “stable economy” like blockchain bros and foie gras) while pushing a bill that would gut Medicare and slash support for the most vulnerable. And just to keep the chaos international, he’s now calling for more tariffs on the EU and on iPhones. Yes, your iPhone. So let’s just say it plainly...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro: Same crimes, wildly different outcomes. Both tried to overturn democratic elections. One is facing prison. The other is back in the White House. Journalist Jacob Ward breaks down the striking parallels between Trump and Bolsonaro—and asks why Brazil held the line on democracy, while the U.S. handed the keys back to its chaos candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2025•12 min
We’re kicking off tonight’s livestream with some jaw-dropping news: the Trump administration has just barred Harvard from enrolling international students. Because nothing says “global leadership” like petty authoritarian revenge against higher education. We’ll break it all down with SiriusXM Host Reecie Colbert. Then we’re heading to the world of daytime TV, where new reporting reveals that the hosts of The View are allegedly being told to tone down their Trump criticism. You know, because what...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 27 min
In this wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation, Don sits down with Scott Galloway—Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and host of The Prof G Show, Raging Moderates, and Pivot Podcasts. From the state of the Democratic Party to the fractured future of media, and the chaotic news cycle we’re all trying to survive, Don and Scott tackle the biggest issues shaping our politics, culture, and economy with insight, wit, and zero tolerance for BS. If you’re tired of the noise and r...
May 22, 2025•53 min
Today, we’re unpacking the latest madness out of D.C. starting with Trump’s controversial bill squeaking through the House. It's packed with cuts, cruelty, and chaos (so, business as usual). We’re joined by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was recently arrested outside an ICE facility while standing up for immigrant rights. What happened next? Let’s just say MAGA’s response was as unlawful as it was unhinged. Don and Mayor Baraka break down the protest, the fallout, and what it says about this admin...
May 22, 2025•1 hr
Today in the Oval Office, Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. And, in true Trump fashion, turned it into an international embarrassment. Ignoring reality (as usual), Trump repeated debunked lies about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, a conspiracy theory with zero basis in fact. President Ramaphosa pushed back firmly, but the damage was done: yet another tone-deaf, disrespectful performance from the self-proclaimed “great negotiator.” Tonight, Don breaks down the meeting, the...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Don sits down with former Representatives Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman to break down the absolute MAGA-fueled chaos consuming D.C. right now. From power grabs to performative outrage, it's clear the clown car has fully parked on Capitol Hill. So… what now? What should Democrats be doing in the face of all this dysfunction? And is there still room for bold, progressive leadership in a town that feels like it’s spiraling? Let’s talk strategy, survival—and how to push back when reality starts to loo...
May 21, 2025•36 min
Hey there Lemon Nation! Don sat down with Chris Hughes, author of "Marketcrafters," to break down the state of the economy and how we got here. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! This episode is sponsored by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j...
May 21, 2025•39 min
Today on Hot Topics, we’re diving into the latest meltdown inside the MAGA circus tent, and it’s getting harder to tell if this is a government or a group chat gone wrong. Elon Musk is stepping back (sort of), Kristi Noem just admitted she doesn’t know what habeas corpus is (yes, really), and Marco Rubio had a full-blown tantrum during a hearing with Senator Van Hollen. Is this the leadership of a global superpower or the deleted scenes from Veep? Don breaks it all down: the infighting, the igno...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Don sat down with Tim Fullerton and Zak Kimball of The White Dudes for Kamala to break down the current state of the Democratic Party. How can dems win over more voters? What should they do next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2025•39 min
Deadly tornadoes just tore through Kentucky and Missouri, leaving devastation in their path and thousands still waiting on FEMA aid that hasn’t shown up. Not exactly shocking, considering Trump and the MAGA crew gutted the agency, slashing resources and stacking it with loyalists instead of experts. So now, with more severe storms on the way, communities are left asking: what are we supposed to do? Don breaks down the impact of these storms, the disgraceful delay in federal response, and how dis...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In a move that feels ripped from a dystopian satire, the Justice Department is now using the False Claims Act (yes, the one meant to catch fraud) to go after universities and institutions with diversity programs. Because under the Trump administration, fighting racism is now considered racist, and DEI efforts are somehow the real threat to America. Let’s be clear, this isn’t about fraud. It’s about targeting institutions Trump sees as too liberal, too inclusive, or just too inconvenient. It’s re...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis has sparked concern across the country, and predictably, it’s also unleashed some of the worst takes imaginable from MAGA world. Leading the charge? Vice President J.D. Vance, who wasted no time turning a serious health issue into a political cheap shot. Because empathy, apparently, isn't part of the America First platform. Tune in for Don's take! This episode is sponsored by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15...
May 20, 2025•14 min
Trump is proudly promoting his latest masterpiece: the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But like most things in MAGA-world, the branding is shinier than the substance. This bill is packed with cuts to Medicaid, funding for mass deportations, and a slew of policies that read less like legislation and more like a wishlist from a dystopian fever dream. Unsurprisingly, it’s facing major hurdles in Congress, and not just from Democrats. Tonight, Don breaks down what’s actually in the bill, who it would hurt, an...
May 19, 2025•54 min
President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer, and while those close to him are keeping the messaging measured, the questions are piling up. Did he know earlier? What did this mean for his ability to serve? And how does this revelation fit with the recent wave of reporters and former allies openly questioning his mental fitness while in office? Let’s get into the facts, the speculation, and the uncomfortable truth about aging, power, and political denial. This episode of The Don Lemon Show ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The Democratic Party is once again setting itself on fire...this time over David Hogg, the 25-year-old DNC vice chair who's daring to suggest that maybe, just maybe, some underperforming lawmakers should face a primary. Now party leadership is scrambling to push him out instead of, you know, listening to him. Why are they doing this? And why is bold, youth-led change always treated like a threat? Let’s talk about the real problem and why the Dems can’t stop tripping over their own messaging. Lea...
May 17, 2025•10 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! This past week, we saw a lot of MAGA policies that were obviously driven by racism...and even more that will disproportionately hurt marginalized communities. But it looks like poor white communities may also see some trouble. Join Monique to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
May 16, 2025•20 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! Join Don and comedian Akilah Hughes to break it all down! This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode of The Don Lem...
May 16, 2025•57 min
Just when you thought we’d hit peak dystopia, DHS and “ICE Barbie” Kristi Noem are reportedly considering a new reality show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. Yes, seriously. The working title? “The American.” Because apparently, we’re now turning human rights into primetime entertainment. How would it work? Who decides who’s “American enough”? And how did we go from give us your tired, your poor to give us a good camera angle and a sob story? Don breaks down the terrifyingly real d...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Don sits down with the authors of Cop Cop: Breaking the Fixed System of American Policing for a powerful conversation about what's really broken in U.S. law enforcement and how we start to fix it. From entrenched culture to lack of accountability, they unpack how the system too often protects itself instead of the people it serves...and how marginalized communities bear the brunt of the consequences. What would real reform look like? And is it even possible without completely rethinking the role...
May 15, 2025•37 min
Grok AI is out here serving up white genocide conspiracy theories....unprompted. And when asked why, it casually admitted it had been instructed to do so. So... who gave those instructions? (Cough cough Elon, anyone?) Tonight, Don is joined by tech journalist Taylor Lorenz to break down what’s really going on with Grok, why it’s pushing dangerous far-right talking points, and what this means for the future of AI, information, and basic reality. Is this just a bug? A feature? Or is your algorithm...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 3 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 corruption surrounding Trump and his MAGA cabinet...corruption that seems to be out in the open. Join Tara to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2025•17 min
Kristi Noem faced real pushback from Democrats (finally), as lawmakers grilled her over her growing resume of poor decisions. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. tried to hold court at his own hearing only to be disrupted by protesters and pressed by lawmakers who actually still believe in facts. Imagine that. And of course, Marjorie Taylor Greene is back at it. This time trying to submit personal opinions as actual evidence in a hearing. Thankfully, Dems have had enough and are pushing back hard. From misinform...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Donald Trump is on a deportation spree, shipping out refugees from across the globe, often without due process. But somehow, white South African farmers are being welcomed with open arms. Wonder why? (Spoiler: it’s racism.) To break down what’s really happening in South Africa and where this “white genocide” myth came from, Don sits down with Simon Allison, co-founder of The Continent and one of the smartest voices covering the region. They unpack the dangerous misinformation fueling U.S. immigr...
May 15, 2025•33 min
