The Don Lemon Show

Good morning, Lemon Community! Are Democratic leaders creeping further to the right? Lately, it’s starting to feel that way. In his newly launched podcast, Gavin Newsom sat down for a one-on-one interview with Turning Point USA co-founder and MAGA favorite Charlie Kirk—and let’s just say, some of his takes did not sound very Democratic. From breaking with key party positions to echoing right-wing talking points, is Newsom testing the waters for a political shift? And is he the only one? Let’s break it all down—join us live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! The reactions to Trump’s address to Congress last night are rolling in—and as expected, they’re wild. Democrats are calling out his lies, while MAGA is, well… doing what MAGA does, doubling down on the lies. But the real drama? MAGA world is turning on Amy Coney Barrett after she sided with the liberal justices on the foreign aid ruling. That’s right, their handpicked Supreme Court justice is now their latest villain. We’re breaking down all the fallout, the hypocrisy, and what this means moving forward. Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American people are mad. They are furious. With Medicaid cuts, mass layoffs, planes falling out of the sky, and Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine, people have had enough. And they are letting republicans know at town halls across the country. But MAGA doesn't believe it. They are arguing that the protests, the anger, the outrage...all fake. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dissect Trump’s wild address to Congress. From the lies to the fear-mongering to the outright absurd, Jacob is here to break it all down. What did Trump say, and what does it really mean? 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

Good morning, Lemon Nation. Well… Trump’s address to Congress last night was certainly something. A lot of lies, a whole lot of fear-mongering, and the usual divisive rhetoric we’ve come to expect. But now that the dust has settled, it’s time to break it all down. What did he actually say? Was any of it true? And what should dems be doing now? Grab your coffee and join us live as we unpack last night’s spectacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Lemon Community! Tonight, Trump takes center stage for his unofficial State of the Union address, and let’s be real—anything could happen. Will it be lies? Fear-mongering? A barely coherent rant? Probably all of the above. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll stream the full speech live, and immediately after, we’re diving deep into the madness with an all-star panel of guests: Jim Acosta, Mehdi Hasan, Judy Gold, Reecie Colbert, Clay Cane, Michael Fanone, and Jacob Ward. We’re breaking down the biggest moments, fact-checking the nonsense, and making sense of whatever chaos unfolds. Grab a drink, settle in, and join us for what’s sure to be a night to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, Lemon Nation. Well… there’s no sugarcoating it—things are bad. If you’ve got a 401K, maybe don’t check it right now. After Trump’s new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the stock market is in free fall—just like economists warned it would. So what happens next? Can anything stop the plunge? And how will Trump’s latest policies shape the economy moving forward? Join us live as we break it all down and figure out where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Community! Is Donald Trump scared? Republican lawmakers across the country are facing increased backlash from their constituents over Trumps actions. How is Trump reacting? Is he losing support? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has announced his intention to carry out what might be the biggest heist in American history. He is pledging to stockpile volatile crypto currencies all on the taxpayer’s dime. Why is this decision so dangerous? And what does this say about the influence of the crypto industry on our government? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico are set to take effect at midnight. These measures have already sent shockwaves through financial markets, with many fearing an economic crash. What are the repercussions of these tariffs on the U.S. economy? What is the likelihood of a looming recession? And what does this mean for consumers and businesses alike? Join Don and the Lemon Legends to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Community! So… did you all see that wild Oval Office exchange between Trump, Vance, and Zelensky? Yeah, it was bad. The tension, the awkwardness, the downright embarrassing display from our elected officials—it was a mess. We’re here to break it all down. What does this mean for America’s standing on the world stage? How will this impact our foreign relations? Let’s get into it—join Don live for our Hot Topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with comedian and content creator Suzanne Lambert, the internet’s favorite “Regina George” liberal who isn’t here to play nice. Suzanne is taking off the gloves and showing us exactly what it means to fight fire with fire. Plus, in a hilariously spot-on demonstration, she walks us through her signature MAGA girl makeup look—a transformation you won’t want to miss. Buckle up, because this one’s going to be savage. 🔥💄 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: 🍋 Pam Bondi – Former Florida AG turned Trump’s PR parrot, specializing in defending the indefensible with a smile. 🍋 JD Vance – From 'Hillbilly Elegy' author to political chameleon; once compared Trump to Hitler, now his VP. 🍋 Andrew Tate – Self-proclaimed “alpha male,” professional misogynist, and the human embodiment of a red flag factory. 🍋 Megyn Kelly – Former Fox News star turned “anti-woke” warrior, still trying to make outrage her full-time personality. 🍋 Eric Adams – Former cop turned mayor, now best known for scandals, budget cuts, and partying while NYC falls apart. 🍋 MSNBC – The network that loves shaking things up—mostly by firing fan-favorite anchors and restructuring itself into a less-watchable mess. Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Jay Jurden 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 joins us for her new Don Lemon Show Special...The Week With Monique! What happened this past week? And what should we focus on? Monique breaks down the Republican budget proposal and what it means for Medicaid and social services across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us live as we break down Economic Blackout Friday—what it is, why it’s happening, and what impact it could have. With calls to hit corporations where it hurts, this movement is gaining traction, but will it actually make a difference? Let’s talk about the strategy, the stakes, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Lemon Community! Buckle up because today is packed with news about some of the most infamous alleged predators of recent years. After all the hype, the long-awaited Epstein files dropped… only to reveal a whole lot of what we already knew—leading to MAGA infighting between Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. Meanwhile, the alleged sex-trafficking pyramid scheme peddlers, the Tate brothers, have officially landed in Florida after reports that Trump pressured Romania to lift their travel ban. Coincidence? We’ll let you decide. Grab a drink, bring your best takes, and let’s break it all down live! 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 the MAGA militias backing Donald Trump, from the Proud Boys to the Oath Keepers. Did Trump's pardon of the insurrectionists boost their power? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning Lemon Nation! What will be impacted by the new Republican budget plan? It sounds like Medicaid might be on the chopping block. All while tax cuts for the rich plunge the country further into debt. Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump held the first cabinet meeting of his second term today. But who was really in charge? With more wide-spread layoffs on the horizon, all eyes seem to be on Musk and DOGE. What does this mean for federal employees? Tonight, Don is joined by The Bulwark writer Andrew Egger to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dive into the necessity of DEI policies. Why are we even debating something that has proved to greatly benefit society? Join Jacob to break is all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like there might be some cracks in MAGA's plan. People around the country are protesting the firing of federal workers. Town halls are becoming less and less comfortable for republican lawmakers. Is MAGA rejecting it's leaders? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! Tonight, Don is joined by January 6th Police Officer, Michael Fanone. After a recent run in with Proud Boy troll Enrique Tarrio, Fanone is speaking out and slamming Trump and his administration's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If this second Trump administration seems more chaotic, more conspiratorial, more untethered from reality than the first—it's because it is. And we have a new cast of characters to thank for that. Some of the internet's most deranged far-right influencers seem to have quite a bit of influence in this new Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's evening show amid plans to overhaul their programming. But she wasn't the only one to get the ax. Alex Wagner, Ayman Mohyeldin, Jonathan Capehart, Katie Phang and Jose Diaz-Balart all had their shows canceled. What does this mean for the future of the network? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Don for a very special Lemon Live Watch Party as we bid farewell to the incredible Joy Reid. We’ll be watching her final episode of Reid Out live, so let’s laugh, cry, and celebrate Joy’s journey together. Grab your favorite drink, join the conversation, and let’s make this a memorable send-off. Don’t miss out—see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is joined by Rep. Eric Swalwell to break down all the latest in Washington. What are the democrats doing to fight back? Join Don, Rep. Swalwell, and our Lemon Legends to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wokeness is dead. It has been killed by Donald Trump. What comes next??? That would be #DarkWoke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's evening show amid plans to overhaul their programming. Is this part of a larger media shakeup? What is behind the decision, and what is next for Joy Reid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Don for his Sunday special edition of Lemon Live at 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Thomas Chatterton Williams, American cultural critic and author for The Atlantic to discuss the rise of what he calls, the woke right. Is MAGA the new language police? Join Don and Thomas to break it all down! 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: 🍋 Elon Musk - Billionaire baby man and part-time internet troll Elon Musk 🍋 Steve Bannon - Least showered man in America and professional chaos goblin 🍋 Tom Homan - "Border Czar" and Human Thumb 🍋 Jesse Watters - The guy who thinks yelling counts as journalism 🍋 The DOGE Teens - Crypto bros in training who think memes are a financial strategy 🍋 Sean Duffy - Former reality TV star turned least interesting Fox News pundit Sean Duffy Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Ty Jones to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley joins us for a new Don Lemon Show Special...The Week With Monique! Many of you have been asking, "With everything happening to our government, what can we do?" Monique is here to answer that question, so tune in to hear her break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donald Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. But Ukraine was not even given a seat at the negotiation table. After Trump's claims that Zelensky is a dictator (a term he has never used for Putin), many are wondering...are we the bad guys now? Is America no longer a force for good on the global stage? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAGA continues to claim they are not the party of fascism, but evidence seems to suggest otherwise. CPAC is filled with problematic and worrisome quotes and actions, from Elon Musk with a chainsaw to yet another salute?! Is this enough to get people outraged? Tune in to hear Don break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is dissent illegal now? It is starting to look like that may be the goal. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia received a letter from the Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him over criticisms of Elon Musk. Is this legal? How did we get to this point? Join Don to break it all down! 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 the ideological movement guiding MAGA and Donald Trump...one that is leading us to a dictatorship. Is this the start of the fall of democracy? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminal defense attorney Joe Tacopina opens up about the A$AP Rocky trial that captivated so many fans. He dives into what happened, what he expected, and how he felt when the judge read the verdict. Join Don and Joe as they break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, Lemon Nation! How much power does the president actually have? After Trump's executive order expanding presidential power, and a post referring to himself as the 'King,' many fear that we have slipped into fascism. What are legislators doing to fight this? And what can we do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump referred to himself as the King today on the official White House twitter page. How are politicians reacting? What is MAGA saying? And where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Lemon Community! We're switching things up today with a special live event featuring the one and only Artistic Intellectual Amanda Seales. Amanda brings humor and insight to every discussion, and she's joining Don to break down the latest news and top stories. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Numbers don't lie...but it looks like DOGE might. After the agency published a list of canceled contracts, many pointed out that the math wasn't adding up. Why is this happening? Are the mistakes intentional? And did we learn anything new from Donald Trump and Elon Musk's "Hannity" Interview? Join Don at 10am ET to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump's "border czar," Tom Homan, is suggesting that the DOJ investigate Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for holding a "know your rights" webinar for her constituents in regards to the immigration crack down. Is this constitutional? How is AOC responding? Is anyone taking Homan's threats seriously? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander, a former FAA employee that was recently fired by what he believes to be DOGE. Spitzer-Stadtlander lays out his background and the utter cruelty and disorganization of his firing. He and Don break down the situation at the FAA and take a look at why so many Americans are nervous to fly right now. Tune in for a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another plane crash?! Since Trump has taken office, there have been eight plane crashes. Is this normal? Should Americans be cautious about flying? And there is no question about it. Democrats are failing at the messaging game. But what can they do to fight back and regain some control of the narrative? As DOGE gains unprecedented access to our government agencies and lays off countless workers, the need for accurate information has never been more dire. Who is really stealing jobs from the American people? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! Today, there was yet another air disaster. As Trump and DOGE continue to make cuts to the FAA and the rest of the government, we can't help but wonder who will get the blame this time. But even through all this chaos, people are fighting back with protests across the country to speak out against Trump, MAGA, & DOGE. Will it make a difference? Tune in at 5pm ET to hear Don and the Lemon Legends break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last few weeks, we’ve spent a lot of time looking at the host of unqualified individuals in the Trump administration. From RFK Jr. to Pete Hegseth, the incompetence seems never ending. But you know who we haven’t talked about enough? Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, Lemon Nation! How much power does Donald Trump think he has? With a tweet this weekend claiming "He who saves his Country does not violate any law," among many other power grabs within our government, this is what we are left wondering: does he think he is King? Join us this morning to discuss. 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: 🍋 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem – A literal puppy killer. Enough said. 🍋 Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt – A nonstop misinformation machine, spinning lies at every turn. 🍋 Donald Trump – His executive orders are ripping apart the country’s foundation. 🍋 New York Mayor Eric Adams – Corruption scandals piling up like NYC garbage bags. 🍋 Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon – Considering defunding schools that teach Black history. 🍋 Vice President JD Vance – Thinks judges shouldn’t be able to check presidential power—so much for the Constitution! Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Godfrey the comedian to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced her intent to NOT seek re-election in 2026. But who could fill that seat? Perhaps it is time to bring back Al Franken. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, Lemon Nation! Will the lies ever stop? Trump and MAGA made big promises—cheaper goods, no taxes on tips, protecting Social Security—but where are the results? Instead, we’re seeing the same old playbook: tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy while everyday Americans struggle to make ends meet. Will voters finally wake up and see the scam for what it is? Or will they keep falling for the same empty rhetoric? And speaking of scandals, what’s really going on in NYC with Mayor Eric Adams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices