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Defying Supreme Court rulings. Weaponizing the DOJ against critics. Attacking the free press—again. At this point, the Trump administration isn’t just testing the limits of democracy... it’s tearing up the rulebook and daring anyone to stop them. So has Trump officially crossed into anti-constitutional territory? And if so—where the hell do we go from here? Don goes live to break it all down: the legal defiance, the authoritarian vibes, and the growing sense that we’re watching the Constitution get slow-roasted in real time. It’s serious. It’s outrageous. And it’s time to pay attention. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Trump's recent attack on the economy. Is this Market Manipulation? Are MAGA voters tired of being played? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC is now going after Comcast for so-called “news distortion” after MSNBC didn’t carry a White House press briefing on deportations. Coincidence? Not likely—especially when the complaint came straight from inside the White House. This isn’t a one-off. Trump’s been on a rampage against the press—attacking 60 Minutes, blacklisting outlets, and weaponizing federal agencies against factual reporting. It’s not just petty. It’s textbook authoritarianism. Don breaks down the latest assault on the free press, why this isn’t just about cable news, and what we can actually do as this crosses into full-blown fascist behavior. Because when power fears facts, everyone should be paying attention. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They’re back. A year after our first viral conversation, the three biggest voices in progressive podcasting—David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Cenk Uygur—are joining Don once again to break down the chaos gripping the country. Trump’s tariffs are wrecking the economy, the markets are tanking, and now he’s openly defying a Supreme Court order. Are we teetering on the edge of a constitutional crisis? Is this what a dictatorship looks like in 2025? No spin, no fluff—just smart, sharp takes from four people who don’t mince words. Lemon Nation, you’re not gonna want to miss this one. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Lemon Nation! Mark Zuckerberg is in the hot seat, facing judges in a federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dig into the case and break down the facts. After all Zuckerberg's sucking up to Donald Trump, will Trump save Meta? So far...it doesn't look like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration wrongfully deported Abrego Garcia—and they know it. They’ve even admitted it was a mistake. But despite a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling ordering the administration to facilitate his return, they’re refusing to bring him back. So now the question is: can Trump be held in contempt of court? Democratic lawmakers are headed to El Salvador to fight for Garcia’s return, because apparently court orders—and basic human decency—aren’t enough to move this administration. Don breaks it all down: the legal mess, the political fallout, and what this says about a government that’s playing games with people’s lives. It’s outrageous, it’s dangerous, and it’s happening right now. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Evening Lemon Nation. Harvard president Alan Garber has rejected the Trump administration's request to change DEI programs and other widespread campus reforms. In response, Trump has frozen 2 billion dollars in funding and is threatening to remove the school's tax-exempt status. What caused the university to stand up against the president? Will this courage spread to other universities? Join Don and Gen-Z Historian Kahlil Greene to break down this fight! The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack at donlemon.com! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning Lemon Nation! The Trump administration likes to pretend like they're accomplishing their goals but we can always see through the smoke and mirrors, and we know you can too. Join Don at 10am this morning to break down the MAGA lies. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack at donlemon.com! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today was an especially alarming day at the White House. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele visited Donald Trump to discuss the relationship between the two countries, specifically relating to U.S. deportations to El Salvadorian prisons. Bukele says he will not be returning the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and spoke with Trump about the next phase of U.S. "homegrown" deportations. What does this mean? Join Don at 5pm to hear more. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack at donlemon.com! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday Lemonheads! As much as Trump hopes, China is not backing down in the tariff war. And after Trump exempted phones and computers from the tariffs, he now threatens them once more. What is next? Why does it feel like groundhog day every day? Tune in at 10am to find out! The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack at donlemon.com! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sat down for a private dinner with none other than Wendy Williams, and now he’s sharing what went down. From laughs to real talk, surprising moments to heartfelt reflections, Don opens up about the conversation, the vibe, and how Wendy’s really doing. It’s not gossip—it’s the inside story, straight from the table. Pull up a seat, Lemon Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and author Dulcé Sloan to break it all down! The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Have you heard about President Trump's interference with The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.? He is targeting the museum's slavery section in an attempt to rewrite our nation's history. Join Monique as she breaks it down for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Trump’s tariff chaos still unfolding, the economy looks like it’s headed off a cliff. The markets are shaky, the value of the dollar is dropping, and global confidence in American stability? Rapidly evaporating. So… when does this end? Or has the Trump administration already done irreversible damage? This morning, Don is joined by the brilliant Reecie Colbert to break down the mess—what’s happening, who’s getting hurt, and whether there’s a way out before it all gets worse. It’s not looking good, Lemon Nation. Let’s talk about it. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market’s been swinging like it’s had three espressos and no breakfast—and Trump’s tariff rollercoaster is to blame. After tanking the economy with massive trade threats, he’s now backing down on some of them, trying to calm the storm he created. Spoiler: it’s not working. But while the market melts down, Trump’s doing something even more alarming: weaponizing the DOJ to investigate former officials who dared to speak out against him—Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs among them. We’re diving into the economic mess and the creeping authoritarianism. Because tariffs are bad—but turning federal law enforcement into a revenge squad? That’s much, much worse. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. This one’s serious. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest Tara Setmayer's Seneca Project was nominated for best use of video in socials. Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/social/features/best-use-of-video This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Trump's recent calls to investigate certain people who have opposed him. Is this authoritarianism? And can Trump even do this? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump hit the economy with sky-high tariffs, watched the market tank... then suddenly hit pause for 90 days. Coincidence? Strategic retreat? Or something that smells suspiciously like market manipulation? With the economy whiplashing and investors scrambling, we’re asking the real questions—and we’ve got Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary, joining us to break it all down. What does this mean for the markets, businesses, and your wallet? And can anyone keep up with this administration’s trade mood swings? Join us live, Lemon Nation. It’s a mess—but at least it’s entertaining. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk and Peter Navarro...they’re beefing—loudly, publicly, and predictably. Don breaks down the drama, the nonsense, and what this ridiculous clash says about the current state of politics, tech bros, and Trump cronies with too much time on their hands. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. It’s petty season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a rollercoaster week for the economy. Trump temporarily hit the brakes on his tariff plans after the market tanked—only to turn around and slap even higher tariffs on China. Mixed signals? That’s putting it nicely. How much longer can the economy absorb the market whiplash? Tonight, Don is joined by host of The David Frum Show and staff writer for The Atlantic David Frum. Join Don and David live to break down the chaos, the consequences, and the confusion that has American business owners asking: what now? Hold on tight, Lemon Nation—it’s getting bumpy out there. Watch the first episode of The David Frum Show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfVTeHbvxI This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Lemon Nation! These days, it seems like everyone has a smartphone—but are they actually good for kids? Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dig into the data and separate fact from fear. What do smartphones do to developing brains? Are there any upsides? And what exactly makes them so risky for young users? If you’ve ever wondered whether your kid should have a phone, this one’s for you. Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods—yes, you read that right—and now China’s hitting back with their own round of retaliatory tariffs. The result? Skyrocketing prices, a shaken stock market, and economists nervously whispering...recession. It’s economic brinkmanship at its dumbest, and everyday Americans are the ones stuck with the bill. Don goes live to break down the numbers, the fallout, and how this mess could spiral even further. Spoiler: it’s not looking great out there. Buckle up, Lemon Nation—this is going to hurt. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m coming to you with breaking news… U.S. President Donald Trump has declared war. No, not on Iran. Not on China. Not on Russia or North Korea or Canada. Donald Trump has declared war… on penguins, specifically, the penguins of the Heard and McDonald Islands. What is going on?! Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tariffs, market crashes, economic whiplash—is anyone steering this thing? The stock market is spiraling, prices are climbing, and even the administration seems like it's just guessing at this point. We’re all feeling it: the stress, the confusion, the desperate urge for someone—anyone—to hit pause on the madness. Tonight, Don is joined by special guest David Pakman to unpack the chaos, make sense of the senseless, and ask the question on everyone’s mind: can we please make it stop? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confused about the economy? You’re not alone. Between Trump’s tariff bombshell, a stock market in freefall, and zero clarity from the administration, it’s starting to feel like nobody—including the people in charge—knows what’s going on. One thing is clear: people are pissed. From this weekend’s “Hands Off” protests to MAGA voters openly questioning their choices, the backlash is real—and growing. Don goes live to break down the economic confusion, the political fallout, and why this mess is starting to unite people in one shared emotion: pure frustration. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market is officially on a rollercoaster—and Trump’s tariff announcement is the one yanking the lever. Since his so-called Liberation Day, we’ve seen wild swings, investor panic, and enough volatility to make even Wall Street queasy. Don breaks down what’s happening, why the markets are reacting this way, and how Trump’s trade war 2.0 is creating chaos not just at home, but around the globe. It’s unpredictable. It’s ugly. And somehow, it’s exactly what he wanted. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that didn’t take long. After Trump’s big tariff announcement, the stock market did what it does best when he talks trade: absolutely tanked. It’s not just Wall Street feeling the burn—global markets are spiraling, trading partners are furious, and economists everywhere are reaching for the TUMS. Don goes live to break down the fallout: rising prices, global tension, and a trade policy that seems more like a tantrum with consequences. Join us, Lemon Nation—because economic nationalism is starting to look a lot like economic nosedive. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 actor George Hahn to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Did you all see Cory Booker's record-breaking 25 hour speech to congress? It was powerful, inspiring, and has been striking a chord with voters across the nation. Join Monique as she breaks it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, Lemon Nation! While Don’s on the road today, we’re switching things up. Instead of our usual livestream, we’re sharing a special video featuring highlights from some of Don’s recent Substack interviews. From sharp political insights to unfiltered conversations you won’t see anywhere else, this mashup gives you a taste of what Don’s been cooking over on Substack. If you like what you see, make sure to check out donlemon.com and join us over there for even more exclusive content. We’ll be back live today at 5pm ET. Until then, enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another totally normal day in America, where the stock market is in freefall after Trump’s tariff bombshell, and Trump's MAGA loyalists are acting like everything is fine. Meanwhile, is Elon leaving DOGE? Don breaks down the economic mess, GOP drama, and what it all means for your wallet (and sanity). Plus, we’re joined by the legendary Kara Swisher to help make sense of the madness—with her signature blunt force insight. It’s messy, it’s wild, and it’s very on brand for 2025. Tap in, Lemon Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Trump’s big Rose Garden moment announcing sweeping new tariffs, the stock market did what it does best in a panic: plummet. Investors aren’t buying the “Liberation Day” branding—and neither are we. Don breaks down the economic fallout from yesterday’s announcement, the real-world impact on American consumers and businesses, and whether Trump just declared a trade war on the U.S. economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Owner and CEO of Hickory Nut Gap farm Jamie Ager to dive into the impacts Trump policies are having on the farming community. The Trump administration axed two pandemic-era programs that earmarked millions of dollars for schools and food banks to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. Consider the implications… Yes, Hickory Nut Gap Farm will be hurt by this move… But so too will underprivileged kids. It’s not hyperbole to say children will go hungry because of this Project 2025 fantasy. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is calling it Liberation Day—but for the economy, it might be more like Detonation Day. Today, he’s rolling out sweeping new tariffs, and economists, business leaders, and everyday Americans are bracing for impact. Will this move tank the stock market? Spark a trade war? Or trigger the kind of economic chaos that hits wallets nationwide? Don goes live to break down what these tariffs mean, who gets hurt, and whether this is strategy—or just more political spectacle with real-world consequences. Join us, Lemon Nation. The stakes just got higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! A.I. is getting more advanced by the day. But is it going too far? Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the impacts of recent developments in A.I. Are more people in danger of losing their jobs to A.I. bots? Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For once, there’s some good news for the Dems. Wisconsin voters just delivered a major win in the Supreme Court race—despite Elon Musk throwing his money at it, the people proved elections can’t be bought. And Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech? Finally, a Democrat standing up and doing something with real conviction. But before we get too comfortable, let’s talk about the clouds on the horizon: today is “Liberation Day”—Trump’s tariff blitz is officially underway, and the economic uncertainty is already setting in. Hope is real—but so is the chaos. This morning Don is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air, the one and only Larry Wilmore, to unpack the drama surrounding Amber Ruffin’s sudden cancellation from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What does this say about who gets a platform in political comedy? Why are certain voices still considered too “risky” for the establishment? And how do comedians navigate the fine line between truth-telling and staying invited to the table? Smart, sharp, and unfiltered—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Cory Booker took to the floor with a surprise filibuster—and it’s got everyone talking. Is this a bold stand for democracy, or political theater with no real payoff? Don breaks down what prompted Booker’s marathon speech, what he’s fighting for, and whether this move will shift the conversation—or just fade into the noise of a chaotic week in Washington. Join us live as we unpack the message, the moment, and the stakes. Lemon Nation, it’s time to dig in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Hillary Clinton finally been vindicated? In a sharp new New York Times op-ed, Hillary Clinton delivers a scathing critique of the Signal-gate scandal—and she’s not pulling punches. After years of being dragged through the mud over her emails, the MAGA crowd’s sudden silence (or spin) is as hypocritical as it is infuriating. But beyond the double standard, the real issue is national security. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. is deporting people straight into El Salvador’s brutal prison system—and now the administration has admitted it made at least one mistake. But how many others have been swept up without due process, without evidence, and without a chance to defend themselves? This morning, Don breaks down the disturbing truth behind these deportations, the human cost of these policies, and what it says about where our immigration system is heading. Tune in, Lemon Nation. This one matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine Jim Rutenberg to dive into Trump's relationship with the media. Is the press still free? Or has Trump damaged it beyond repair? And how did this all start? Join Don and Jim to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next 48 hours could reshape everything. Between Tuesday’s high-stakes special election in Wisconsin and Wednesday’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’—Trump’s dramatic name for the day his new tariffs kick in—the vibes across the country are about to shift hard. Don breaks down how these two flashpoints could drastically impact public perception of the Trump administration, MAGA momentum, and the mood on the street. Will the tides turn—or is this just the beginning of even more chaos? Tune in, Lemon Nation. This one’s big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump says he’s not joking about running for a third term—and yes, he meant it. It’s unconstitutional, but since when has that stopped MAGA? As outrage grows across the country—from fiery town hall protests to Tesla takedown rallies—Don breaks down what this means for 2028, the Constitution, and whether the far-right is gearing up to toss the rulebook altogether. Buckle up, Lemon Nation—this one’s wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: 🍋 Pete Hegseth – Signal shit-stirrer and full-time flag-waver, part-time functioning alcoholic. 🍋 Mike Waltz – Green Beret turned group chat gossip. Mike Waltz out here spilling national security takes like it’s high school drama. 🍋 Tulsi Gabbard – Former Democrat, current chaos agent, and future guest speaker at whatever fringe conference pays the most. 🍋 Pam Bondi – Florida’s most enthusiastic Trump defender, still treating ethics like a vague suggestion. 🍋 Marco Rubio – Florida senator turned hall monitor, now targeting international students like they’re a threat with a backpack. 🍋 Kristi Noem – Cruelty cosplay enthusiast, fresh off a photo op at a Salvadoran prison. America’s Governor… if you’re into dystopias and puppy killers. Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Luenell to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 week, Trump signed an executive order to reshape voter laws in the U.S. How will this impact voters? What should you do to be prepared? Join Monique as she breaks it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, today’s show is packed—and it starts with a disturbing trend: student protesters, here legally on visas, are being detained simply for speaking out. It's a chilling attack on free speech and due process, and it's happening right now. This brings us to puppy-killer Kristi Noem, who decided a photo op at a brutal Salvadoran prison was somehow a flex. Spoiler: it was just plain cruel. And in other news—more cuts to government workers, new slashes at HHS, and a growing number of Trump voters now filled with regret. It’s a whirlwind of chaos, cruelty, and consequences—join us live as we break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re not just imagining it—Americans are actually getting dumber. This isn’t just about MAGA slogans or the rise of conspiracy theories. A growing body of research shows that across all ages and demographics, test scores in reading comprehension, math, and basic problem-solving are dropping fast. From kids in classrooms to adults in the workplace, the numbers are clear: something is going very wrong. What’s behind this national brain drain—and what does it mean for the future of our country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 looks at the nonsense around Signalgate and the national security threats it poses. But the security failures don't end there? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, it’s a wild news day and we’ve got a stacked show for you.🔥 We’re diving into the Atlantic’s bombshell story now being called Signalgate—where Trump’s team accidentally added a reporter to a group chat discussing military strikes. It's a scandal most people are pretty concerned about...that is unless you believe MAGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices