The Don Lemon Show

Good afternoon Lemon Nation! Journalist Oliver Darcy's latest reporting explores how some in the media are deciding to cover President Donald Trump's second term in office. In a stark contrast from the first four years Trump was in power, major media outlets are choosing to focus less on Trump's indiscretions and more on normalization. What is behind this sudden turn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Nation! The gaslighting continues. Trump and MAGA are trying to convince us that January 6th was a day of peace, that the violence we all saw did not happen. Will this attempt at altering the narrative work? And what is going to happen to government DEI staffers after Trump's recent order? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports are coming in of immigration raids from various cities across the country. What can we expect in coming days? What can people do to protect themselves. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivek Ramaswamy was just kicked out of DOGE and the MAGA movement. Was it because of ideological differences? Competing career interests? Nope. Reportedly, it's just because Musk and others in DOGE think Ramaswamy irritating. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, Donald Trump took the Presidential oath of office. Within hours, Trump began taking action, granting a sweeping pardon to the January 6th rioters, including those who violently assaulted police officers. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! On the very day we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, a man known for hateful and racially charged remarks takes the oath of office to be the President of the United States. But that’s not all. From bizarre moments to unsettling rhetoric, this inauguration was anything but ordinary. As the nation watched, the contradictions were impossible to ignore. What does this mean for the fight for equality, and how should we respond? Join Don and our Lemon Legends to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of Donald Trump are falling on the same day—an unsettling coincidence, given that the incoming president has a history of racially charged remarks. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equality, and unity, we’re faced with a stark reminder of how far we still have to go. The next four years will be difficult for many, but we will be there for each other. Join Don for a special Hot Topics this morning to come together on this year's MLK Jr. Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These next four years are not going to be easy for a lot of people. Remember to protect your peace-- you can be informed without being inundated. Don't forget that people still have the power. Stay woke Lemon Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is it!!! Only one more day under Joe Biden's presidency. Tune in for this special Sunday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where we talk through it with outspoken, transgender comedienne Flame Monroe. She'll talk about her friend Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL. She will also discuss rappers Snoop Dog, Rick Ross, Nelly etc, and the backlash they are getting for performing at Trump's inaugural balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only two days of normalcy left before another Trump era begins. Also, what's up with all these Black hiphop artists performing at Trump's inaugural balls? Are they sellouts, grifters who only care about a dollar? Tune in for this Saturday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where we'll talk about how to get through it all. What can we expect and how should we approach the next four years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Heads! Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a TikTok ban. What is behind the ruling? Some are saying free speech. Tune in to join the discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Nation! We have some breaking news this morning. The Supreme Court has ruled to back the law requiring TikTok to be sold or banned. Tune in to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is joined by TMZ Executive Producer Charles Latibeaudiere to dive into Don's interview with Wendy Williams. Why is she being held under guardianship? Is she cognitively impaired? Tune in to hear Don and Charles break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down to speak with Wendy Williams' niece, Alex Finnie. Alex opens up about Wendy's struggles with her guardianship and says that her aunt is NOT incapacitated. Tune in for an emotional conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, I had the absolute honor of chatting with the one and only Wendy Williams—a true media powerhouse, a trailblazer, and a woman whose impact on pop culture is simply unmatched. For years, Wendy captivated us with her wit, honesty, and larger-than-life presence, but in recent times, she’s been out of the spotlight, reportedly facing personal and health challenges. Now, she’s ready to speak her truth.This morning for our Hot Topics show, we’re bringing you this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don and journalist and foreign policy analyst Rula Jebreal to dive into the biggest news stories of the day. Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Both President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are claiming credit for the deal. But who really made it happen? Don will also be joined by writer for the Bulwark William Saletan to break down the recent confirmation hearings. Will Trump's nominees be confirmed? What can we expect next? Tune in to hear all of this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More of Trump's cabinet picks will be sitting down for confirmation hearings today. Both Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio will face senate questions. Will they be confirmed? What should we know about these picks? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don to dive into the biggest news stories of the day. There's so much to discuss from Elon Musk reportedly buying TikTok, to Jack Smith's damning January 6th report, to news of Michelle Obama’s apparent decision to not attend the inauguration. Tune in to hear Don break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Hegseth officially faces his confirmation hearing as Trump's Defense Secretary pick. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi there Lemon Heads! Join Don to dive into all the biggest news of the day. As the wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, many have the city's future in mind. How will the city manage to rebuild? And how did the fires start? Tune in to hear Don and some of the Lemon Legends break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fight to contain the Los Angeles Wildfires continues, with the death toll now at 24. As the devastation spreads, politicians are searching for who to blame, often spreading lies and misinformation. But what do the actual facts tell us? Join Don to break down fact vs. fiction around the LA fires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Don for a special Saturday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where Don will break down some of the biggest news from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama were seen laughing and yucking it up at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Was Obama too friendly? How should he have approached the president-elect? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Join Don to break down all the biggest news of the day. Michael Steele called out Joe and Mika on Morning Joe. The Supreme Court is deciding on the January 19th TikTok ban. And Meta has gone full MAGA, killing all DEI programs! Tune in to hear about all of this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fires sweeping across Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, leading to at least 10 deaths. Yet, politicians seem more occupied with who is to blame. Tune in for Don's Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, the Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s appeal to stop this morning's sentencing hearing in his hush money case. The hearing will take place in NY and marks the first-ever sentencing of a former president on criminal charges. Will Trump face any punishment? How will the MAGA party react? Tune for a special Hot Topics to hear all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At President Jimmy Carter's funeral today, Donald Trump mingled with former presidents and was seen laughing with President Barack Obama. This is quite a change from the demeanor he has been displaying around the California wildfires, casting blame and hurling insults. Join Don to break down all the latest major news of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexis Scott-Windham was injured during the horrific Bourbon Street terror attack in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. After being run over and shot in the foot, Scott-Windham was denied leave by her employer, Amazon. While Amazon has since reversed this decision, the initial denial has sparked public outrage. Tune in for Don's Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefighters continue to struggle to against the massive wildfires throughout Los Angeles County. The destruction is catastrophic, leaving many without homes. Tune in today to hear the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don this to discuss all the biggest news stories of the day. As the fires continue to devastate California, Trump has taken to blaming Governor Gavin Newsom for the destruction. Tonight, Don is joined by White House Correspondent for The Bulwark, Andrew Egger, to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency yesterday as firefighters struggle to combat wildfires throughout Los Angeles County. Heavy, hurricane-level winds contributed to the spread which has burned almost 3,000 acres and is forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Tune in today to hear the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Evening LemonNation! We have a great show tonight: Tezlyn Figaro is here to talk Trump, the future of media, and more. Tune in at 5pm EST tonight to watch! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning LemonNation! Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is the latest company to cater toward Trump's agenda, donating $1 million dollars to his inaugural fund while also removing fact-checking on their platforms in the name of "free speech." With Dana White also joining Meta's board, how many tech billionaires will now have a say in the Trump/Vance administration? Join us at 10am EST to discuss! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 election of Donald Trump has officially been certified. On this fourth anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, what will it mean to have the insurrectionists in charge? WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the 4th year since MAGA supporters stormed the U.S. Capital. Why is the DOJ avoiding domestic terror charges for those who participated? What can be done? Join Don at 10am to break it all down! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with record producer, song writer, and Founder & CEO of Fanbase, Isaac Hayes III. They dive into the recent incident where Hayes was harassed outside his home, the purpose of Fanbase, and Hayes' recent suit against Donald Trump. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 119th Congress convenes today, and one of their first tasks is to elect the House Speaker. Will Mike Johnson be re-elected? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a horrific attack in New Orleans and an explosion in Las Vegas, this holiday season seems to be marred by violence. Questions round the two acts of violence continue to emerge as authorities search for answers. What motivated each of these acts? Should we fear more violence in the coming days? How are officials responding? Tune in to hear Don break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A horrific attack in New Orleans during the early hours of the New Year has left 15 dead and dozens injured. Shortly after the tragedy, Donald Trump spread false claims, suggesting that the suspect was an immigrant. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a 42-year-old U.S.-born citizen and U.S. Army veteran from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, join us for a New Year's Eve Lemon Live at 5 where Don will be joined by some of our very own Lemon Heads and Lemon Legends to break down predictions for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is happening with the Real Housewives? Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger was recently found guilty of DUI, but she is far from the first Real Housewives star to face this type of charge. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at everything that defined this unforgettable year. From campus protests to a massively consequential presidential election, Don breaks it all down as we move into 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with author, activist, and two-time presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. Williamson is currently running to be the next Democratic National Committee Chair, and she shares her vision for the Democratic Party. Where did dems go wrong in the presidential election? How can they turn the party around? Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week's rift in MAGA with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy siding against much of the party, Donald Trump has finally chosen a side. How will MAGA react to Trump's decision to back Musk? Don is joined by author and Sirius XM radio host Reecie Colbert to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do people think of the alleged CEO shooter, Luigi Mangione? Don Lemon hits the streets to hear what everyday people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be the next Democratic National Committee Chair? Could it be author and political activist Marianne Williamson? Is this the energy Dems need to turn the party around? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MAGA Civil War continues! Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are now incurring MAGA's wrath. Some are even accusing Ramaswamy of being anti-white after he took to Twitter to criticize American culture. As the party divides, will Musk and Ramaswamy be ousted from MAGA? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is MAGA turning against Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy? A social media post from Ramaswamy about American Culture has been infuriating much of MAGA's base. Will this lead to a divide in the party? Will Musk and Ramaswamy be ousted? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyoncé's Christmas day halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens/Houston Texans game was one for the record books. This was the first time she performed her hits from her latest album, Cowboy Carter, for a live audience. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to take a look back at all the things that made the year what it was. The moves, the music...and even the memes. Join Don as he breaks down the most influential memes of 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices