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Tonight, the Trump-Epstein-Ghislaine triangle of sleaze gets even messier. Ghislaine Maxwell, yes, that Ghislaine, convicted of trafficking minors, has reportedly told the Justice Department she “never saw” Trump do anything concerning with Epstein. Oh great, nothing to worry about then! Just taking the word of a convicted sex trafficker. Totally normal. Meanwhile, Trump’s top aides are huddling behind closed doors tonight to figure out how to spin this disaster. What will the official narrative be? Deny, distract, or gaslight? Or most likely, all three. We’re joined by journalist Tara Palmeri to break down what’s real, what’s spin, and what this all means. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with the legendary Judge Glenda Hatchett for a powerful conversation about the growing lawlessness surrounding the Trump administration. From the explosive revelations about the Epstein files to the disturbing whispers of a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, nothing is off the table. They unpack the firehose of chaos coming out of Washington, where corruption is the norm, accountability is optional, and the rule of law seems to be hanging by a thread. Judge Hatchett brings her legal insight. Don brings the receipts. Together, they break down the mess and what it means for the future of justice in America. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House is scrambling, and we mean full-blown, emergency-meeting, panic-mode scrambling. Word is they’re holding a closed-door strategy session later today to figure out how to handle the growing Epstein scandal, which is quickly becoming a political nightmare. When your frontrunner’s name is all over the files... yeah, you might want to workshop a better plan than “distract and deny.” We’ve got the latest on what’s going down behind the scenes. Plus: updates from Texas, where the redistricting battle is heating up and Republicans are pushing even harder to rig the map in their favor. Democrats are fighting back, but will it be enough? It’s chaos, coverups, and cartography. Let’s get into it. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Howard Stern next on the media chopping block? Don sits down with Senior Investigations & Exclusives Reporter for The Sun, Jessica Finn, to explore the rumors that SiriusXM may be preparing to cancel The Howard Stern Show as his contract nears its end. In this conversation, they dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes, why Stern’s potential cancellation matters, and whether we’re seeing a larger pattern of media companies silencing or sidelining left-leaning voices. Is this about ratings, or is there something more political at play? Let’s break it down. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Democrats packed their bags and peaced out to block a GOP-led redistricting vote, and honestly, who can blame them? The proposed map is a textbook case of gerrymandering, designed to rig future elections. But this isn't just about Texas. Other states are now eyeing similar moves, raising the question: where does this end? And more importantly, what can (and should) Democrats be doing to stop this anti-democracy circus? Plus, we’ve now gotten a peek inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan lair, and yes, it’s just as creepy and grotesque as you'd imagine. We’ll break down the latest developments in the Epstein-Trump-Ghislaine triangle of filth, including what new files are revealing and what Trump’s very defensive behavior might be trying to cover up. It’s redistricting, resistance, and rich creeps being exposed, let’s go. This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Democrats have left the building...literally. In a bold move to block the GOP’s latest power grab (aka redistricting), they fled the state. Now, Republicans are throwing a full-blown tantrum and have voted to arrest them for daring to stand in the way. Are Democrats finally growing a spine? It’s looking that way. We’re joined by Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones to break down what’s really going on, what’s at stake, and why this showdown matters far beyond Texas. Oh, and if that’s not dystopian enough for you, Trump and Pam Bondi are now trying to indict Barack Obama. Yes, the former president. WTF?! We’ll break it all down. The authoritarian nonsense is piling up fast, and someone has to call it out. Let’s go. This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re starting with some breaking nonsense: Pam Bondi has convened a grand jury to possibly hand down indictments against Barack Obama and members of his administration. Yes, really. This is not The Onion, it’s just Trump World desperately trying to turn up the distraction dial to 100. Meanwhile, Trump himself is cracking under the weight of the Epstein scandal. His name is in the files, the walls are closing in, and his response? Total chaos. He’s firing officials, inventing scandals, and scrambling to change the narrative, anything to keep people from looking at what really matters. And in Texas, things are getting spicy. Democrats are fleeing the state in a bold move to block a GOP power grab through redistricting. It’s all happening, and it’s all absurd. Let’s break it down. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's Epstein Derangement Syndrome is hitting new levels. The latest jobs report came out, and surprise, the numbers didn’t flatter him. So what’s his solution? Fire the top labor official. Because obviously, when reality doesn't match the narrative, you just eliminate the messenger. Classic stable genius move. With the Epstein scandal boiling over and his name plastered all over the files, Trump is desperate for a distraction. He needs a win, and if he can’t get one, he’ll manufacture chaos instead. How far will he go to change the subject? Another press conference meltdown? A wild indictment threat? Invade Canada? Who knows! Brace yourselves. Trump's tantrum era is alive and well. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and political commentator Ahmed Baba to discuss the breaking Epstein file news. Bloomberg reported that the FBI redacted Trump's name from the files multiple times during their 24/7 marathon file review earlier this year. What else was uncovered in this article? Did you see this coming? Join Don and Ahmed to break it down! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a day Lemon Nation! We ended Hot Topics with news that the FBI redacted multiple instances of Trump's name from the Epstein files. Soon after that we learned that Trump is moving Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security prison in Texas. THEN it was reported that Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines in close proximity to Russia. Oh, and don't let us forget that in response to bad job numbers Trump has moved to fire officials in charge of labor statistics. What is reality anymore? Find out with Don at 5pm! This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we start with a powerful and emotional message from the family of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most well-known victims. They are speaking out, directly and forcefully, against Donald Trump, and their words deserve to be heard. We’ll cover their response with the respect it warrants. Then we turn to Wisconsin, where GOP Rep. Bryan Steil got a taste of how voters are really feeling. Let’s just say... it was not a warm welcome. Boos, heckling, and some very pointed questions made for a town hall he won’t forget. And finally, the Smithsonian has quietly removed Trump from its impeachment exhibit at the American History Museum. Because apparently rewriting history is the new MAGA-approved curriculum. Are we seriously sanitizing reality to spare Trump’s ego? It’s a lot. Grab your coffee. Let’s get into it. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Mathew Knowles, music executive, entrepreneur, and the man behind one of the greatest stars of our time, for an intimate conversation about legacy, fatherhood, and the making of a global icon. From building Destiny’s Child to guiding Beyoncé’s rise to superstardom, Mathew shares the behind-the-scenes story of what it takes to shape a career at the highest level, and the role of a manager in both business and family. They also talk about where he is today, how he’s continuing to mentor the next generation, and what it really means to leave a legacy. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s poll numbers are plummeting, and we all know why. The Epstein scandal is back in the spotlight, and this time, Trump’s name is right there in the files. Voters are paying attention, and a growing number are experiencing what we like to call “severe ballot regret.” Don is out tonight, but Clay Cane is stepping in to break it all down: the fallout, the denial, the desperate distraction attempts, and the cold, hard facts that are finally catching up to Trump. The polls don’t lie, though someone else sure does. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Anna Merlan and Kiera Butler of Mother Jones for a deep dive into the dangerous world of RFK Jr. and the anti-vaccine movement he’s helped supercharge. From wild conspiracy theories to outright misinformation, the so-called “MAHA” movement (Make America Healthy Again) has weaponized fear and pseudoscience, casting doubt on life-saving vaccines and public health efforts. Anna and Kiera have been on the front lines of reporting this disinformation campaign, and they’re here to break it all down. This is a conversation about science, truth, and the real cost of conspiracy. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. It's confirmed. But instead of addressing it, he’s doing what he does best: distraction, deflection, and a whole lot of shouting. From wild conspiracy theories to made-up scandals, he’s throwing everything at the wall to keep us from looking at this. This morning, we’re cutting through the noise and talking about what he really doesn’t want you to see. The Epstein documents are out, and the former president is in them. So why hasn’t he released the full files? Why is he suddenly ranting about everything from Windmills to Coca-cola? Join us live as we follow the chaos, track the spin, and remind everyone what Trump really wants you to ignore. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good evening Lemon Nation! While Mike Johnson sent the House Representatives home for break, the Senate is still working hard to release some of the Epstein files. Invoking a rare rule known as the "Rule of Five," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats announced today that this is their current strategy. What is this rule? Will it work? What is the timeline for this release? Join Don at 5pm tonight to break it all down! This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, Lemon Nation! Let's dive into the latest twist: new video analysis suggests that footage from Epstein’s jail cell may have been altered. Government officials, of course, say there’s nothing to see here. Totally normal, right? Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell is still dangling her offer to testify before Congress if she’s granted immunity. You know, just minor immunity for a woman accused of helping run an international sex trafficking ring. And through it all, Trump continues to spiral, ducking the press and throwing out distractions like candy at a parade. The question isn’t “What happens next?”...it’s “How much worse can it get?” Tune in. We’ll break it all down with receipts, reality, and just the right amount of rage. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got whiplash-level updates on the Trump-Epstein-Maxwell mess. First up: Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly offered to testify before Congress, but only if she gets immunity. Yes, immunity. From a woman accused by multiple victims of being even worse than Epstein? You can’t make this stuff up. And just when you thought Trump couldn’t make this situation any more unhinged, he goes and outdoes himself. After previously claiming he cut ties with Epstein because he was “a creep,” Trump now says it was actually because Epstein “stole” an underage girl from him. We’ll just leave that there. Joining us tonight to unpack all of this is the brilliant Katie Phang and legal analyst Dina Doll. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild one. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump-Epstein scandal has dominated headlines, sparked lawsuits, and triggered full-blown meltdowns from Mar-a-Lago to MAGA Twitter. But outside the media circus, what does the public actually think? Is the scandal breaking through, or are people tuning it out like another one of Trump’s "perfect phone calls"? Let's dig into the public sentiment, polling data, and online reaction to see if this story has real staying power… or if Trump’s latest distraction campaign is actually working. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump’s Obama obsession strikes again. From birth certificates to bogus treason claims, it’s like he just can’t quit him. Is it envy? Insecurity? A crush? Whatever it is, one thing’s clear: Trump’s living in Obama’s shadow, and it’s driving him wild. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought the Trump-Epstein saga couldn’t get weirder… Trump now claims he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein not because of his predatory behavior, but because Epstein poached some of his employees. Seriously. Tonight, Don is joined once again by Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, to break down the latest twists in this deeply unsettling and increasingly absurd scandal. Plus, we’ll unpack Trump’s desperate attempts to change the subject: accusing Obama of treason, calling for investigations into Beyoncé and Oprah, and lashing out at windmills (yes, again). It’s chaos, but it’s chaos with consequences. Let’s get into it. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re taking a moment to step back from the noise and focus on the heartbreaking reality unfolding in Gaza. With mounting civilian casualties, reports of mass starvation, and widespread devastation, more voices, both at home and abroad, are beginning to call Israel’s actions what they are: potential war crimes. Don breaks down the latest developments in the Gaza-Israel conflict, the growing global outcry, and what justice and accountability might look like. This isn’t about politics, it’s about humanity. Let’s talk about what’s really happening, and why the world can’t look away. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is spiraling, and the distractions are getting wilder by the day. First, it was accusing Obama of treason. Then came his sudden crusade to prosecute Beyoncé and Oprah (yes, seriously). And now he’s ranting about windmills again. But let’s be real, it’s all an increasingly desperate attempt to shift attention away from the one thing he really doesn’t want to talk about...the Epstein files. Despite once promising transparency, Trump’s name is in the files, and now even some of his die-hard supporters are feeling duped. Is this the beginning of a MAGA mutiny? Or just another week in the circus? Join us as we break it all down with receipts, reality, and all the rage. This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEMON. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. This episode is sponsored by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRF.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is happening to the media?! Don Lemon sits down with journalist and founder of The Status newsletter, Oliver Darcy, to unpack the chaos. From the FCC greenlighting the Skydance-Paramount merger to the sudden cancellation of major voices like Stephen Colbert, it’s starting to feel like media is folding under political pressure. Is this the Trump effect? Are networks bowing to MAGA threats in advance? And what does this mean for the future of journalism and democracy? Let’s break it all down. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You truly can’t make this up. In the latest twist of the Trump-Epstein scandal, Trump’s Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, personally met with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. And now, because we’re apparently living in a dystopian satire, there are whispers of a possible pardon. Yes, really. Is this where we are now? Is MAGA so far gone that even cozying up to convicted traffickers is just another day in Washington DC? Tonight, we’re breaking down how we got here, what this says about the state of the Trump administration, and whether this scandal might finally push the public to say "enough." Because if this isn’t a red line… what is? This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices