The Don Lemon Show

Donald Trump and members of the MAGA movement are responding to the the tragic air collision over Washington D.C. with racially and ableist-charged rhetoric. While they may not use outright slurs, they rely on coded language—such as invoking 'DEI' as a pejorative—to veil their prejudices. Tonight, Don is joined by author and Senior Fellow for the African American Policy Forum, Tim Wise to break this all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has announced that the United States will be holding migrants at Guantanamo Bay. Many fear this is going to be an inhumane detention camp. Don is joined by journalist, author, and co-founder of Lawdragon Inc., John Ryan to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Community! This morning, Don sits down with SiriusXM Host of The Reecie Colbert Show, Reecie Colbert, to dive into all the madness this week has brought us. What should we learn from Trump's outrageous presser following the tragic plane crash in Washington D.C.? And are Trump's policies hurting his own supporters? Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the tragic plane crash in Washington D.C., Donald Trump and MAGA turned to the blame game, claiming that DEI was somehow at fault. Tonight, Don is joined by The Atlantic writer David A. Graham and lawyer, activist, and former president of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks to break it all down. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night, and American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter and crashed in the Potomac River. Authorities fear that there are no survivors. This comes only days after the Trump administration attempted to freeze federal funding. But who is to blame for an incident like this? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! The Trump administration has rescinded their federal funding freeze memo. This quick shift is leaving everyone confused and wondering what happened. One thing is for sure...this is quite the F up for the Trump administration. Join Don at to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down for day one of his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services. With his conspiracy theory views, anti-vax positions, and general lack of qualification for the job, several Kennedy family members have spoken out against his confirmation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Heads! Things are getting heated as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes the hot seat in his confirmation hearing. RFK Jr has been nominated to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. But his controversial and often, anti-science policies have many concerned. Will he be approved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration's federal funding freeze is causing quite an upset in Washington and across the country. Tonight, Don is joined by political strategist and analyst Rachel Bitecofer to break down this shocking move by the White House. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new piece in New York Magazine highlights a growing trend in "cruel kids," young people who face the world with unrelenting cruelty and cynicism. Why is more youth turning to this mindset? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on all federal aid. This will impact countless programs and institutions that rely on this funding to operate. What does this mean for the future of these programs? Why is the Trump administration so cruel? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mass deportations have started, and rather than shy away from the public eye, MAGA officials are promoting the actions with increased television coverage. Will this gain public support? Or will the cruelty inevitably turn more Americans away from Trump's agenda? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese app DeepSeek has released a new low-cost, open source AI model. U.S. tech stocks took a deep plunge as a result, and many are questioning the massive investments in Silicon Valley AI projects. Did Donald Trump's tech bros blow it? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week was a lot. And it looks like this week will be just as chaotic. From the removal of DEI initiatives to increasing threats of trade wars, it's no wonder Americans are feeling exhausted. Where do we go from here? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a week it’s been! From unconstitutional executive orders to eyebrow-raising public statements, the first days of Donald Trump's presidency have been nothing short of chaotic. Tonight, Don is joined by Pamela Hemphill, the convicted Capitol rioter who chose to turn down Trump's pardon. Tune in for an eye opening conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be the next mayor of New York City? Don Lemon sits down with two of the candidates to explore their vision for the city's future. First up, Former New York Assembly Member and DNC Vice Chair Rev. Michael Blake shares his comprehensive plan for tackling the city's biggest challenges. Then, longtime Democratic Party donor and philanthropist Whitney Tilson presents his perspective and solutions for moving New York forward. You won't want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is joined by journalist, writer, and founder of Zeteo, Mehdi Hasan to dive into all the biggest news of the day. Trump has been removing security details for his political opponents. Is he putting them at risk? And what about the ongoing friction between Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Join Don and Mehdi to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down for an in depth conversation with Brian Reisinger, 4th generation farmer and author of "Land Rich Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer." They dive into the current state of the farming industry and break down how Donald Trump's immigration policies will negatively impact farms across the country. Tune in for a discussion you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Community! Can Donald Trump run for a third term?! A republican member of the House just introduced a resolution that would allow him to do so. Will this resolution pass? And what is going on with the increasing friction between Trump and Musk? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Don sits down with Oliver Darcy, media reporter and the author of Status to explore the current world of corporate news media. Is the corporate news world done for? What does this latest round of layoffs mean? And is mainstream media's approach to Donald Trump a factor? Tune in for a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate change is worsening natural disasters across this country. But Donald Trump is enacting policies that will limit aid, cut research, and exacerbate the climate crisis. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Community! The first few days of Trump's presidency have seen a flood of sweeping orders rolling back progressive initiatives. From immigration to health research to D.E.I., these orders can have profound and devastating impacts. What can we expect next? And what can we do moving forward? 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 co-creator of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur, to dive into the debate around civility with MAGA. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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