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What a week, and somehow, it’s only getting more chaotic. We’re ending on what’s being called a “ceasefire” with Iran, but signs are already pointing to it unraveling. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, tensions are still sky-high, and the risk of further escalation hasn’t gone anywhere. Back home, Donald Trump is turning his fire inward, launching into a Truth Social tirade against many of his own former supporters. The cracks within his base are getting harder to ignore, and the infighting is getting louder by the day. And then, in a moment that raised more questions than it answered, Melania Trump issued a sudden statement denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, a strangely timed move that’s only fueling more speculation. What exactly is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the moment Donald Trump threatened to wipe out an entire civilization, something that can only be described as a war crime, the world was once again forced to confront just how dangerous and reckless this moment has become. And then, just as quickly, he backed down. No explanation. No accountability. Just chaos. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth went on the offensive, lashing out at the press in a move that feels straight out of the authoritarian playbook: discredit the media, deflect from the crisis, and double down on misinformation. All of it points to one unavoidable conclusion, this administration isn’t just struggling, it’s spiraling. On this week’s Saturday Wrap-Up, we break down the dangerous rhetoric, the whiplash policy shifts, and the growing instability at the highest levels of power. Because when the stakes are this high, the chaos isn’t just noise, it’s a warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down the mounting challenges facing Donald Trump, from sinking approval ratings and rising inflation to declining public support for the war. At the same time, some of his most vocal former allies are beginning to distance themselves, raising new questions about the strength of the MAGA movement. As the cracks become more visible, we ask: is MAGA starting to crumble? This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we break down the growing fractures inside the MAGA movement as prominent right-wing voices like Megyn Kelly, Alex Jones, Candace Owens, and Tucker Carlson begin turning on Donald Trump and his policies. Trump isn’t taking it quietly. He fired back with a scathing post attacking the very figures who once helped elevate him. But here’s the bigger question: where was this criticism before? As Trump’s policies impacted millions, these same voices stayed loyal and even helped to get him elected. So what changed now, and what does this infighting mean for the future of the movement? This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files as new questions emerge and key figures step back from public scrutiny. Pam Bondi has canceled her expected testimony, while Melania Trump is now publicly denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, adding yet another layer of confusion to an already murky situation. With shifting narratives and fewer answers, the question of accountability looms larger than ever. If key witnesses don’t testify, what happens next, and will the full story ever come to light? This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to break down the latest in the Iran crisis as the fragile ceasefire shows signs of falling apart. What was announced as a two-week pause is already being tested by accusations of violations, continued strikes across the region, and major disagreements over what the deal even includes. So where do things actually stand now? And are we already heading back toward escalation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Nation 🍋! We have a special show for you today. Don will be live from the National Action Network's annual convention, participating in a panel on fighting media misinformation. Joining Don will be: Rev. Al Sharpton, Rachel Noerdlinger, Jonathan Mahler, Ashley Allison, Symone Sanders Townsend, Jonathan Capehart, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. Hear how each of these journalists and media figures lead the fight in finding truth in the age of misinformation. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down the latest in the Iran crisis as the fragile ceasefire already appears to be unraveling. Iranian officials are now claiming violations of the agreement, pointing to continued strikes in the region and warning that the deal may already be meaningless. So are we heading right back to war? Was this just a temporary pause, or has the situation already slipped out of control again? This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with political analyst Mike Nellis to break down the sudden shift in the Iran war, from threats of “annihilation” to a two-week ceasefire announced just hours before a potential strike. But stepping back from the brink doesn’t mean things are better. The conflict has already escalated, the global economy has been shaken, and analysts warn the U.S. may now be negotiating from a weaker position than before the war began. So what actually changed and what didn’t? Was this de-escalation, or just a pause in a much more dangerous trajectory? And after everything that’s happened, are we now in a worse place than when this started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we break down the latest in the Iran war crisis after Donald Trump’s threats of “annihilation” pushed the situation to a dangerous new level. At one point, he warned that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran did not comply, rhetoric that raised profound legal, moral, and strategic concerns. And now, a sudden shift. Instead of escalation, a two-week ceasefire. No strikes, at least for now. But what does that actually mean? Was this a genuine de-escalation, or just a pause before something more dangerous? As the messaging continues to change and the stakes remain incredibly high, the uncertainty may be just as alarming as the threats themselves. So where do things stand now, and what happens when those two weeks are up? This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we go live as the clock ticks down on Donald Trump’s 8PM deadline to Iran, a moment that could determine just how far this conflict escalates. Trump has threatened devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if his demands aren’t met. The rhetoric is extreme, the stakes are global, and even lawmakers and experts are warning this could cross dangerous legal and moral lines. So what actually happens when the deadline hits? Escalation, hesitation, or something even more unpredictable? And is anyone in a position to stop this before it spirals further out of control? This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090, for details about credit costs and terms. Or AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will happen today? Trump has told Iran that if they don't open the Strait of Hormuz they'll be "living in hell." He has threatened to blow up power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure in Iran. These threats would amount to war crimes and he has left the whole world on edge as we await today's outcome. After yesterday's incoherent and rambling speech, we are only left with more questions. How will this WW3 standoff end? This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down Donald Trump’s latest press conference on the Iran war and try to separate reality from rhetoric. With new threats of massive strikes on Iranian infrastructure and shifting claims about the state of the conflict, the messaging is as confusing as ever. Don takes a closer look at what was actually said, what it means, and why the stakes keep getting higher, not just abroad, but here at home as the economic and global fallout grows. So where is this all heading? And how much further can this escalate before it’s too late? Tonight, we are joined by Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari to break down all the chaos. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re going LIVE for a special midday stream as Donald Trump delivers a press conference on the Iran war at a moment when tensions are surging and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With new threats, shifting timelines, and growing confusion around the administration’s strategy, this is one you don’t want to miss. Don and Jolly are here in real time to break down everything Trump says, the spin, the contradictions, and what it could actually mean moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we break down the latest alarming escalation in the Iran war. Donald Trump is now threatening massive strikes on Iran if they don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including targeting infrastructure like power plants and bridges. The problem? The messaging keeps changing. Just weeks ago, the line was that the U.S. didn’t need the strait reopened, now it’s suddenly worth threatening a full-scale escalation. As tensions rise, oil markets are rattled, allies are alarmed, and even officials inside the U.S. are questioning the strategy, if there even is one. So what are we actually looking at here? A plan… or just pure chaos? How far can this go, and what does this mean for all of us? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by Sundays for Dogs. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down the growing crisis inside the White House after Pam Bondi’s exit, and the obvious question now is: who’s next? With an administration defined by chaos, constant shakeups, and mounting accusations of dysfunction, the revolving door is spinning faster than ever. So is this accountability… or just another round of damage control? This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna to break down the fallout from Pam Bondi’s firing, and he’s not holding back. Khanna says good riddance, arguing that accountability should matter, even at the highest levels of government. What led to this moment, and does it signal real consequences or just another reshuffle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by freshly independent journalist Scott MacFarlane, formerly of CBS news. Don and Scott talk about a wide variety of topics but you'll want to hear what they have to say about the current legacy media landscape and what the future of journalism, both independent and corporate, will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down the bombshell news that Pam Bondi has been fired after mounting criticism over her handling of the Epstein files and broader questions about her leadership. But what comes next? Will her replacement be any better, or more of the same from an administration already steeped in corruption, dysfunction and mismanagement? Don is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to unpack the implications, what this means for accountability, and where things go from here. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Breaking News! Attorney General Pam Bondi is fired. Trump announced today that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer for Trump, will be acting AG until a new person is selected. Wow! First Kristi Noem and now Pam Bondi. Join Don and Ahmed Baba to discuss this breaking news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we break down Donald Trump’s address to the nation and try to figure out what, if anything, actually came out of it. Instead of clarity on the Iran crisis, viewers got a familiar mix of self-congratulation and vague claims of success, with little in the way of concrete updates. Don is joined by friends of the show Reecie Colbert and Clay Cane to unpack what was said, what wasn’t, and what it all signals moving forward. If this was meant to provide answers, why does it feel like we’re left with even more questions? This episode is brought to you by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack and Twitch! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! The views and statements expressed by guests do not reflect the opinions of Don Lemon or The Don Lemon Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Don and Jolly go live to break down Donald Trump’s high-stakes address to the nation. With mixed signals coming out of the administration, the big question remains: is this the beginning of an escalation, or the start of a pullback? Reports suggest Trump may claim U.S. objectives have already been achieved and signal a possible exit within weeks, but ongoing fighting and rising tensions tell a very different story. So what can we actually expect tonight? A victory lap, a pivot, or something more dangerous? Don and Jolly are here to unpack it all in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we break down the latest in the Iran crisis as tensions continue to rise and the administration’s back-and-forth messaging leaves everyone, especially the markets, with serious whiplash. With Donald Trump set to address the nation, the stakes couldn’t be higher… and the direction couldn’t be less clear. Don is joined by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to unpack where things stand, what tonight’s address could signal, and how this moment could shape what comes next. Meanwhile, Trump is also facing humiliation at home, as Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of his push on birthright citizenship. Will they rule to uphold the constitution? This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with friend of the show and political analyst Mike Nellis to unpack a growing pattern within parts of the MAGA movement where some of the loudest voices policing others’ identities are now facing scrutiny of their own. They discuss the culture of projection, the politics of personal identity, and why so many public figures feel compelled to attack others while keeping parts of their own lives hidden. Is it hypocrisy, strategy, or something deeper driving it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we break down the latest in the Iran War crisis. Even as the situation intensifies, Donald Trump is now claiming the U.S. could be out in just two weeks, after repeatedly shifting timelines and redefining what “success” even means. As the messaging grows more inconsistent and the stakes keep rising, the reality is harder to ignore. This crisis is already reshaping the global economy and destabilizing the region in ways that won’t be undone anytime soon. So how far does this go, and are we staring down something even bigger? This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices