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Tonight we’re diving into Pam Bondi’s absolutely disastrous press conference where she dodged and danced around every question, somehow managing to say nothing at all. It was a mess, and it raised even bigger questions about what the Trump administration is planning next. Are they preparing to block the release of the Epstein files? Are they trying to limit what the public gets to see? We’ll break down her evasive answers, the political signals she tried (and failed) to send, and what all of this might mean for transparency, accountability, and the fight to get these files released. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. 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 is joined by friend of the show Dr. Frita to break down two horrific recent cases in which Black women in labor were denied the medical care they needed. In one instance, a woman was turned away from the hospital entirely and forced to deliver her baby in her car. Dr. Frita explains why these are not isolated incidents, but part of a much larger and deeply rooted problem: a medical system that routinely minimizes, dismisses, and fails to take Black women’s pain seriously. These stories reflect a pattern of medical racism that can be traumatizing and even deadly. Together, Don and Dr. Frita discuss what went wrong, why it keeps happening, and why calling out these failures is essential if we want real change and accountability in America’s healthcare system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we’re taking a closer look at something we haven’t seen in a long, long time: Republicans are finally starting to turn on Donald Trump. His approval rating is sliding, key allies are distancing themselves, and a few lawmakers, the same ones who used to trip over each other to defend him, are suddenly finding their spines. So what’s going on? Is this the beginning of the end for MAGA? Are people finally realizing that Trump is a lame-duck president with shrinking influence and even fewer allies? Join us live as we break down the shifts inside the GOP, the public polling, the panic behind the scenes, and what this unraveling could mean for 2026 and beyond. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we’re going live to break down the big news out of the House: the bill to release the Epstein files has officially passed, and it wasn’t just bipartisan, it was nearly unanimous. Only one member voted no. This is a major hurdle cleared, even though the bill still needs to get through the Senate. So what happens next? Will the names in these files finally face real accountability? And with Donald Trump suddenly insisting he’s for releasing the files, will he actually allow it to happen once the documents land on his desk? We’ll go through the vote, the reactions, the political fallout, and what this could mean for survivors, for Congress, and for anyone tied to Epstein’s network. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the day...the House is voting on the release of the Epstein Files. This morning, we'll follow the major press conference ahead of the vote. Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Thomas Massie, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and a group of Epstein survivors are expected to speak, setting the stage for what could be one of the most consequential votes of the year. What are lawmakers signaling ahead of the vote? Will bipartisan support hold? What does this mean for transparency, accountability, and the political fallout heading straight toward Donald Trump and the MAGA movement? Join us this morning as we break down what it means for the days ahead. This is a moment you’ll want to follow closely. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video, Don takes a closer look at Megyn Kelly’s very rough week. It started with her baffling attempt to downplay Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes by insisting it wasn’t “actually pedophilia.” People were left wondering what on earth she meant, because the victims were children. Full stop. Any effort to soften what Epstein did is not only absurd, it’s dangerous. But Megyn didn’t stop there. She then walked straight into a joke she once mocked Mehdi Hasan for, accidentally becoming the punchline of her own hypocrisy. Don breaks down what she said, why it was so disturbing, and how the whole saga exposes a deeper pattern in conservative media of rewriting reality when the truth is inconvenient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we’re diving into Donald Trump’s Oval Office comments from today, comments that make it clearer than ever that he is melting down under the pressure of the Epstein file scandal. For the first time in a long time, Trump seems rattled. And very aware that this might be the moment his grip on the MAGA base finally slips. As Republicans fracture, excuses fall apart, and his own allies start distancing themselves, the question becomes: what now? Can Trump recover from this? Or are we watching the beginning of the end of his power over the movement he built? Join us live as we break down the fallout, the panic, and what this upheaval could mean for the 2026 landscape. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/donDISCLAIMER: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

In this episode, Don is joined by former D.C. police officer and friend of the show Michael Fanone to break down the viral moment that has everyone talking: a Texas state trooper appearing to intentionally and aggressively shoulder-check South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor right after his touchdown. What was the point of this deliberate act of hostility? Why was an on-field law enforcement officer acting with such unnecessary aggression toward a student-athlete? And most importantly, should this trooper face real consequences for his actions? Don and Fanone take a closer look at the footage, the reaction from fans and players, and what this incident says about policing, power, and accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Nation! Today we’re digging into the absolute crash-out happening inside the MAGA universe. After days of pushing back on releasing the Epstein files, Donald Trump has suddenly flipped the script and now says Republicans should make them public. Did he realize the release was inevitable? Did someone finally tell him how guilty the stonewalling made him look? Hard to say, Trump logic is its own language. But here’s the kicker: he now wants to “investigate” everyone named in the files… except, of course, the Republicans. Only the Democrats. Meanwhile, some of Trump’s most loyal foot soldiers, people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, are breaking ranks on this one. And when MTG is willing to step off the Trump train, you know the wheels are starting to wobble. Are we watching real cracks form in the MAGA party? Could this be the moment the whole thing finally starts to crumble? Join us live as we break it down. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re digging even deeper into the Epstein scandal that’s now circling Donald Trump. The newly released documents and emails are raising serious questions, ones that Trump’s own allies are struggling to spin. We’ll be joined live by Michael Wolff, who played a key role in several of the released communications. He’s here to walk us through what was actually said, what it means, and why this story is hitting the MAGA world harder than they expected. Is this the scandal that finally breaks Trump’s grip on his base? Has the MAGA spell started to crack? Or will his supporters twist themselves into knots to defend him yet again? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump just said the quiet part out loud. In a Fox News interview, he dismissed American workers, his own supporters, as lacking the skill, talent, and drive to do the jobs he once promised them. Don breaks down what Trump’s comments really mean for the MAGA movement, and why this moment exposes a decade of political manipulation. This is the truth behind the MAGA myth, and why Trump finally said what he’s always believed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re talking about something disturbing, and honestly, long overdue: the pattern of sexual misconduct allegations swirling around MAGA’s most high-profile figures. From Donald Trump’s deepening entanglement in the Epstein document scandal, to the renewed reporting on allegations involving Rep. Matt Gaetz, to the multiple sex-related scandals rocking MAGA’s political and religious circles, these reports raise some legitimate, unavoidable questions. Why does it feel like sexual misconduct is not a disqualifier in the MAGA universe? Why is this tolerated, excused, or brushed aside? And why do so many GOP leaders seem more appalled by drag queens and library books than by misconduct allegations within their own ranks? Some things are wrong beyond party lines. Some things should be universally unacceptable. Yet here we are, looking at a movement that shrugs at predators while claiming to champion “family values.” Don breaks down the reporting, the patterns, the hypocrisy, and what this says about the state of the modern Republican Party. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! 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

The drama around the Epstein files is still exploding, and tonight we’re diving even deeper. Thousands of pages of documents have now been released, and Donald Trump’s name appears again and again in ways that suggest he knew Epstein far better than he ever wanted the public to believe. And now the country is asking the question Trump fears most: What exactly was their relationship, and why did he work so hard to hide it? Even some of Trump’s most loyal supporters are suddenly… quiet. Confused. Some are openly wondering what these revelations really mean and whether the story they were sold all these years was ever real. Is this the beginning of the end for MAGA? Or will Trump’s movement find a way to spin, deny, and hold on? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! 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! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! The views expressed here do not reflect the views, policies or positions of Don Lemon, The Don Lemon Show or Lemon Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Don sits down with Democratic strategist and consultant Chuck Rocha to break down the chaos unfolding in Washington, D.C. The GOP is rattled. Trump is visibly anxious. And with the explosive release of the Epstein emails, the former president’s frantic attempts to deny, distract, and cover up are only making him look more guilty and more desperate. Don and Chuck unpack the mood inside the Capitol, the fear gripping MAGA world, and what these revelations might mean for Trump’s future. Then they take a deep dive into the massive shift in the Latino vote during Tuesday’s Democratic sweep. Why did it happen? What changed? And what does this mean heading into the 2026 midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein scandal just blew wide open. Thousands of pages of documents have been released, and Donald Trump’s name is all over them. As the details pour out, Trump is doing what he always does: deflecting, yelling “Democratic hoax,” and hoping no one reads the receipts. But this time, even MAGA supporters are starting to ask questions, and behind the scenes, the White House is in full-blown panic mode. This morning, Don breaks down what’s in the latest batch of Epstein documents, why Trump’s denials are falling flat, and the big question on everyone’s mind: Will this be the scandal that finally brings Trump down, or will it vanish from the news cycle like so many others? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is it...the smoking gun we’ve all been waiting for. The Epstein files are coming out, and it looks like there is no holding them back now. The more we learn, the clearer it becomes that Donald Trump was far more tied to Jeffrey Epstein than he ever admitted. The truth is finally pouring out, and MAGA world is in full-blown panic mode. The White House is scrambling, the spin machine is overheating, and the excuses are getting thinner by the hour. So what happens next? Is this the moment that finally cracks MAGA? Or will Trump and his loyalists try, once again, to slither out of accountability? Tonight, Don is joined by an all-star panel, Journalist @TaraPalmeri , political strategist Mike Nellis, and President & CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman, to break down the documents, the fallout, and what this means for the future of the Trump movement. Buckle up, this is big! This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com 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

Breaking news this morning: newly released Epstein files have revealed a series of emails tying Donald Trump even closer to Jeffrey Epstein. The revelations are explosive and disturbing. Trump’s been trying to rewrite history for years. But the receipts keep coming, and his efforts to distance himself from Epstein are failing spectacularly. Lawmakers are now demanding answers about what else the government is sitting on and why this evidence wasn’t released sooner. Don is joined by Congressman Robert Garcia to break down what’s in these new documents, what it means for Trump’s already crumbling credibility, and how MAGA continues to look the other way. Another day, another scandal. Another reminder that the truth always comes out. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Donald Trump okay? From his rambling, nonsensical answers in that Laura Ingraham interview, to forgetting the words to “God Bless America,” the signs of cognitive decline are hard to ignore. Then, we’ll be joined by The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols to break down the other headache of the week, the eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to reopen the government without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. Was this a strategic move…or just another cave? Don and Tom dig into what this means for the Democratic Party, the base, and the road ahead. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com 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

Apparently, this is what counts as a scandal now. Texas Congressman James Talarico is under fire after reports surfaced that he follows and occasionally likes posts from women with OnlyFans accounts. That’s it. No crimes. No corruption. No hypocrisy. Just… Instagram follows. Meanwhile, MAGA politicians have been caught in actual scandals, from hush money payments to sexual assault allegations, but somehow this is the story making headlines? Please. Don breaks down the absurdity of the so-called “controversy,” why it says more about our political media than about Talarico himself, and why maybe, just maybe, we could use a little perspective and a lot less fake outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be honest, Trump is always a little off. But his new interview with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham? That was… something else. From rambling to straight-up nonsense, even Ingraham, one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders, had to push back on some of his most absurd claims. When Fox News starts fact-checking you, you know it’s bad. This morning, Don breaks down the highlights (or lowlights) of Trump’s latest meltdown, the delusion behind his talking points, and the question we all keep asking: does the truth even matter anymore? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna, who’s making headlines after calling for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. In a fiery post, Khanna wrote: “Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?” With Democrats divided over how the government shutdown was handled, and growing frustration over rising healthcare costs, many in the party are now asking the same question: Is it time for new leadership? Don and Congressman Khanna break down the growing rift inside the Democratic Party, what this moment says about accountability, and where the fight goes from here. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is LIVE in Washington, D.C., where outrage is boiling over after eight Senate Democrats agreed to vote with Republicans to reopen the government, without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. That means premiums are going up, millions could lose their coverage, and once again, Democrats walked away with nothing to show for it. After the massive blue wave on Tuesday, many saw it as a clear mandate to stand up to Trump’s cruel policies, not to fold under pressure. So what was this all even for? Don breaks it down live from the Capitol, where Democrats are getting roasted by voters and their own base for caving when it mattered most. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a massive blue wave on Tuesday, Democrats had the wind at their backs and a clear mandate to stand up to Trump’s cruel policies. But instead? Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to reopen the government... without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. Now, premiums are set to rise, millions could lose coverage, and MAGA walks away with yet another win. For what? What was all this even for if Democrats were just going to fold without getting anything in return? Don goes off on the hypocrisy, the spinelessness, and the utter lack of fight that keeps landing this party right back where it started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a massive blue wave on Tuesday, you’d think Democrats would ride that momentum and keep fighting Trump’s cruel policies. But nope, eight Senate Democrats just voted with Republicans to reopen the government without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. That means premiums are going up, millions could lose coverage, and MAGA gets another win, all because Democrats blinked first. Again. This morning, Don is joined by friends of the show Jolly, Michael Fanone, Reecie Colbert, and Jack Cocchiarella to break down what this means for healthcare, the midterms, and the Democratic Party’s backbone. Because after the week Democrats just had, this fold stings. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Virginia House Speaker Don Scott to break down the monumental Democratic victories in Tuesday’s election, a true blue wave that swept across the entire state. Every county shifted left, voters turned out in record numbers, and Virginia sent a clear message: the MAGA agenda is losing its grip. So what does this mean for the midterms? Can Democrats keep the momentum going, and should MAGA be worried? Speaker Scott joins Don to unpack the numbers, the strategy, and the growing movement reshaping American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices