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LEMON DROP | Is the MAGA Spell Finally Breaking?
After Tuesday’s massive blue wave, Don sits down with journalist and political analyst Ahmed Baba to break down what it all means and what comes next. Voters across the country rejected MAGA’s cruelty and chaos, delivering big wins for Democrats and a clear message that America is ready for change. But as Don and Ahmed stress, now is not the time to get comfortable. Can Democrats keep up the momentum heading into 2026? Is this the beginning of the end for MAGA, or just another calm before the storm? Don and Ahmed unpack the results, the mood of the nation, and whether people are finally waking up to what’s really at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Millions Will Go Hungry Without SNAP!
Don sits down with Jimmy Chen, Founder and CEO of Propel, the largest SNAP benefits app in the country, reaching nearly one in four SNAP households, to discuss the devastating impact of the pause in federal SNAP funding. Jimmy breaks down how this crisis is unfolding in real time: millions of families skipping meals, food banks overwhelmed, and working parents struggling to feed their kids as Washington stalls. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about survival. Don and Jimmy dive into what’s happening, why it matters, and how we can help the people hit hardest by a system that’s failed to show up for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & MAGA are FAILING! - November 7th, 2025
The writing’s on the wall, MAGA is crumbling. Trump’s approval rating keeps sinking, his policies are hurting everyday Americans, and the country is finally waking up to the chaos. From inhumane ICE raids to skyrocketing prices and the looming threat of even less affordable healthcare, people have had enough. Tuesday’s elections made it clear: voters are standing up, speaking out, and rejecting MAGA’s cruelty and incompetence. Tonight, Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn to break it all down: the numbers, the message, and the movement pushing back against the madness. 🍋 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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 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
LEMON DROP | I.C.E. Causes Seizure & Terrorizes Baby!
This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. In a horrifying incident caught on camera, ICE agents terrorized a family, attempting to rip a baby and mother out of a car, continuing their assault even as the father suffered a seizure in front of them. There’s no justification. No “law and order” excuse. Just brutality. Don breaks down what happened, why it matters, and asks the question we all should be asking: how far will this go? And more importantly, what can we do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Economy is TERRIBLE! - November 7th, 2025
Under Trump’s so-called “America First” economy, grocery prices are through the roof, jobs are disappearing, and working Americans are struggling to stay afloat. The workforce is crumbling, and the few jobs that are out there often don’t pay enough to survive. So what are people supposed to do? How did we get here, and how do we fix it? This morning, Don is joined by author and 1Huddle Founder & CEO Sam Caucci to break down the truth behind Trump’s broken economy, the collapse of opportunity for working people, and the real solutions needed to rebuild. 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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 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
LEMON DROP | Could Michael Wolff Get the Epstein Files?!
Don sits down with journalist and author Michael Wolff to talk about his lawsuit against Melania Trump and the surprising way he’s funding it. After Melania threatened to sue Wolff over his Epstein-related reporting, the bestselling author is now hitting back, and he’s already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through crowdfunding to build his legal war chest. In this conversation, Wolff breaks down what’s behind the lawsuit, what’s really at stake, and why he believes freedom of the press is worth fighting for, even when it means taking on a Trump. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Donald Trump's MAGA Movement Over?! - November 6th, 2025
Is MAGA Unraveling? The cracks are showing, and they’re getting wider. Trump’s approval rating is tanking, voters are turning on the GOP, and even some of his most loyal supporters are starting to ask the hard questions. After inhumane ICE raids, skyrocketing prices, and threats of gutting healthcare even further, it’s no wonder people are fed up. Tuesday’s elections made it crystal clear: America is rejecting MAGA’s chaos. Tonight, Don is joined by Attorney and Advocate Robert Held - @robertheld7728 - and our very own Lemon Legends to break down the results, the reactions, and whether this is the beginning of the end for Trump’s movement or just another meltdown in progress. 🍋 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Running For President?!
Rumors are swirling that Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has her eyes on the White House. She insists the talk of a presidential run is just speculation, but her recent tone, public appearances, and national positioning have people asking: could we be looking at an MTG 2028 campaign in the making? Don breaks down what’s fueling the chatter, what her latest statements reveal, and whether this could mark the start of her biggest political move yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Have Full MELTDOWN Over Election Losses! - November 6th, 2025
Election Day delivered a serious beatdown, and guess who’s not handling it well? Yep, MAGA is having a meltdown. 😬 After getting steamrolled at the polls, Trump’s loyalists are doing what they do best, blaming everyone else. From crying “fraud” (again) to throwing full-blown tantrums on social media, it’s been a masterclass in denial. Even Trump’s inner circle is reportedly pointing fingers over the shutdown, the messaging, and, well… the vibes. This morning, Don breaks down the MAGA meltdown of the century, the excuses, the chaos, and the existential crisis hitting the far right. 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | The Blue Wave Breakdown
Don sits down with political strategist @mike_nellis to unpack the Democrats’ sweeping victories across the country... how it happened, what fueled the momentum, and what it means for the road ahead. From massive voter turnout to shifting suburban districts, this election was a clear rejection of MAGA politics. But as Don and Mike warn, Democrats can’t get comfortable. Victories are earned, and keeping this momentum alive through 2026 will take strategy, focus, and hard work. A smart, insightful look at what went right and how to make sure it keeps going right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump FUMES Over Dem Election Wins! - November 5th, 2025
Democrats swept elections across the country, from New York City to New Jersey to Virginia to California, a resounding rejection of Trump, MAGA, and their politics of chaos. And let’s just say… Donald Trump is not taking it well. Tonight, Don is joined by an all-star panel of friends of the show, Jennifer Welch, Reecie Colbert, Clay Cane, and Jolly, to break down the results, the message voters sent, and what this means for the road ahead. It’s celebration meets analysis, and yes, a little well-earned gloating. 🍋💙 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 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 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. 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
LEMON DROP | Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Win in New York City
This morning, New York woke up changed. In a city that rarely rewards idealists, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the 34-year-old son of Uganda and India, a proud democratic socialist, just made history as the new Mayor of New York City. His victory wasn’t bought by billionaires or party bosses. It was built by people, renters, workers, believers in something better. Don reflects on the magnitude of this moment, what it means for a city that has broken dreamers before, and whether this time, just maybe, hope can survive the system that swallows it. Because this win is more than symbolic. It’s a test of whether empathy, justice, and courage can still lead in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Democrats Win Big In Elections Across the Country! - November 5th, 2025
The results are in, and it was a massive night for Democrats. From New Jersey to Virginia, and the historic win of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor, voters across the country sent a clear message: they’re done with Trump and MAGA’s chaos. This wasn’t just a political win, it was a rejection of extremism and a reminder that democracy still fights back. But the work isn’t over. What comes next? How do Democrats keep this momentum going? This morning, Don is joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to break it all down, the victories, the turning points, and what this new political landscape means for America. 🍋 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 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 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Election Watch 2025: SH*T JUST GOT REAL! - November 4th, 2025
Election Day is here, and it’s going to be one for the books. From key races across the country to that pivotal NYC mayoral showdown, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Are we about to witness a blue wave, or will MAGA hold the line? Polls are favoring Democrats, but we all know how unpredictable this can get. Join Don and our panel as we break down the latest data, the moods at the polls, and the big questions: Will voters show up? What could flip? And how will the results reshape what comes next? It’s democracy in action, chaotic, crucial, and not to be missed. 🍋 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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 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
HOT TOPICS | MAGA'S ELECTION NIGHTMARE: Will We See A Blue Wave? - November 4th, 2025
It’s Election Day across America, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will we see a blue wave, or will MAGA manage to hold the line? Polls are leaning toward the Democrats, but as we all know, nothing’s guaranteed until the votes are counted. Join Don and a panel of guests as they break down the key races, the latest polling, and what the national mood tells us about where voters stand. From the big picture to the local upsets, we’re covering it all, the data, the drama, and the democracy in action. 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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 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
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Will Democrats Destroy Trump & MAGA in Tomorrow's Elections?! - November 3rd, 2025
Election Eve is here, and all eyes are on tomorrow’s races across the country. Polling is pointing to a potential blue wave, and you can bet Trump and MAGA are already melting down about it. One of the biggest races to watch? The New York City mayoral race, where Zohran Mamdani is leading Andrew Cuomo in almost every major poll. Will Democrats ride the momentum into a night of big wins? Will voters turn out in force? And how will MAGA handle another round of rejection from the ballot box? Don is joined tonight by political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast Tim Miller and Semafor journalist David Weigel to break it all down, the polls, the stakes, and the growing panic on the Right. 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 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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
LEMON DROP | NYC Election Campaign Ad Showdown: Cuomo vs. Mamdani
With the New York City mayoral election just one day away, Don takes a look at the final campaign ads from Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, and let’s just say, the gloves are officially off. Both candidates are making their last big pitch to voters, but who’s connecting, and who’s overplaying their hand? Don breaks down the messaging, the spin, and the stakes as New Yorkers get ready to head to the polls. Plus, we’ll look at the latest polling numbers and what they tell us about how this historic race could shake out tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's SHOCKING Mainstream Media Meltdown! - November 3rd, 2025
Good morning Lemon Nation! Today, we're taking a look at Donald Trump’s latest 60 Minutes interview with Norah O’Donnell which went exactly how you’d expect. Trump made outlandish claims, and CBS failed to check him on it. As always, Trump’s media meltdown was a masterclass in chaos. Then, we’ll dive into Trump’s latest show of excess, the lavish Gatsby-style Halloween party he attended while millions of Americans are struggling to afford food and pay bills amid the ongoing government shutdown. Because nothing says “man of the people” like champagne fountains during a crisis. This morning, Don breaks down the interview, the hypocrisy, and the spectacle, because Trump might be living in a fantasy, but the rest of America is living in a nightmare. 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 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 Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you 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
LEMON DROP | Melba Moore Says She Would Love to Perform With Beyoncé!
Don sits down with the legendary Melba Moore, Tony Award winning singer, actress, and trailblazer, for a powerful and joy-filled conversation about her extraordinary life and career. Melba opens up about her journey, the highs and lows of a decades-long career in entertainment, and her new memoir, “This Is It: Marvelous & Getting Better.” She shares how she found her voice, her strength, and her purpose, and yes, she even graces us with a song. Then, Melba weighs in on some of the biggest names in the industry and offers wisdom only a true icon can deliver. It’s inspiring, funny, and unforgettable, just like Melba herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Wants a White Is Right America 2.0
Don breaks down one of the most disturbing stories yet, the Trump Labor Department’s new “American Workers First” campaign, a glossy AI-powered propaganda push that looks straight out of the 1950s. The posters, showing airbrushed white men building a fantasy version of America, are being sold as “patriotism.” But what they really represent is something darker: a digital resurrection of a time when women, Black and brown Americans, and LGBTQ+ people were erased from the picture entirely. This isn’t innovation, it’s restoration. Restoration of a lie. A fantasy of white dominance and conformity disguised as progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Get Ready with Don & Tim Halloween Special 🎃
It’s spooky season, and Don and Tim are going all in! 👻 Join us LIVE for our Halloween Special, where Don and Tim are getting ready, showing off their costumes, and bringing all the laughs (and maybe a few scares). Expect fun, chaos, and some behind-the-scenes surprises as the Lemon Nation celebrates Halloween in style. Grab your candy, put on your costume, and come hang out with us. It’s gonna be frightfully good fun. 🕸️💛 Their Halloween looks are brought to life by the incredibly talented makeup artist Vee, who’s working magic to make this year’s costumes unforgettable. See more of Vee's work here: https://www.instagram.com/velisadiku?igsh=YXc0OHJtMXdwNnRq This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Making Medicare Simple with Chapter CEO Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
Don sits down with Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Co-Founder and CEO of Chapter, a company dedicated to helping Americans make sense of one of the country’s most complicated systems...Medicare. They discuss how Chapter’s innovative platform is simplifying the process, empowering people to find the coverage that’s right for them, and making healthcare decisions less confusing and more transparent. 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
LEMON DROP | Crybaby Trump’s Canada Tariff Tantrum
Don breaks down Donald Trump’s latest economic meltdown, this time over tariffs, his self-proclaimed “favorite word.” What started as a one-minute ad from Canada quoting Ronald Reagan spiraled into a full-blown diplomatic crisis. Now, trade talks are dead and prices are soaring while SNAP benefits are ending, and millions of Americans are paying the price for Trump’s fragile ego. This isn’t policy, it’s performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA Want You to STARVE! - October 31st, 2025
Tonight, federal SNAP benefits run out, and more than 42 million Americans are about to feel the impact. With the government shutdown dragging on, millions of families are waking up wondering how they’ll feed their kids, pay for groceries, or make it through the week. And yet, MAGA politicians, the same ones who claim to fight for “real Americans,” seem to have zero empathy for the people they’re hurting. So what happens next? What can families do? And when will lawmakers stop treating hunger as a political bargaining chip? This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | ICE is Detaining U.S. Citizens!
Don sits down with Congressman Robert Garcia for an in-depth conversation about the state of the nation and the chaos unfolding in Washington. They dig into the government shutdown, the end of SNAP benefits that will hit millions of Americans, and the unconstitutional overreach of ICE and DHS. Congressman Garcia also weighs in on the bizarre and disturbing developments surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell and what accountability really looks like in this moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Stephen Miller's Wife CRASHES OUT! - October 30th, 2025
It’s been a day, y’all. First up, Katie Miller, wife of the creepy, xenophobic architect of America’s worst immigration policies, Stephen Miller, had an absolute meltdown after being called out. We’ll unpack what set her off and what it says about the MAGA victim complex in full display. Then, we’ll turn to the looming end of SNAP benefits. What does this mean for families already struggling to put food on the table, and what can be done about it? Don’s joined tonight by political strategist Keith Edwards and The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols to break down the outrage, the economics, and the stakes for everyday Americans. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Farmers Are Turning on Trump & MAGA!
Don sits down with Missouri agroforestry farmer and friend of the show Will Westmoreland, along with a panel of farmers from across the country, to talk about how Trump’s policies are hitting rural America where it hurts most, in their fields, their businesses, and their livelihoods. After the election, headlines painted farmers as a monolith that overwhelmingly backed Trump. But the truth is more complicated and many farmers, including some who once supported him, are starting to see just how damaging MAGA’s policies have been for their communities. From tariffs to trade, subsidies to soil, this is an honest look at the people growing our food and what happens when politics plows right through the heartland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Is Donald Trump Trying to Kill Us?! - October 30th, 2025
Let’s be honest, at this point, it’s starting to feel like the Trump administration is actively trying to kill us. He wants to resume nuclear testing, SNAP benefits are running out, and healthcare is about to become unaffordable for millions of Americans. The future’s looking less “great again” and more post-apocalyptic chic. So what’s the plan here? Is Trump just incompetent, or is this all part of the cruelty? Don breaks it all down, the policies, the fallout, and the grim reality of what happens when power meets indifference. America is not okay. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. 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
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump is Cosplaying as Commander-in-Chief!
Don sits down with political strategist Mike Nellis for a brutally honest breakdown of the state of the nation, and it’s not pretty. They dive into Trump’s endless stream of lies, the cruelty at the core of MAGA’s policies, and how this movement’s obsession with power and punishment is tearing the country apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Mainstream Media BLOODBATH! - October 29th, 2025
It’s a bloodbath in mainstream media, and the numbers are brutal. CBS News is making sweeping cuts. NBC News is slashing jobs. Reporters, producers, and crews across the country are being shown the door in the name of “restructuring.” So what does this mean for the future of journalism? Is mainstream media dying, or just selling out? Because as outlets pivot toward right-wing narratives and bend the knee to Trump, it’s starting to look less like journalism and more like appeasement. This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you 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 MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) 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
HOT TOPICS | Trump Gets Very Bad TERRIBLE News! - October 29th, 2025
It's a rough week for Donald Trump, and it’s only getting rougher. First, he learns he can’t run for a third term (something about it being unconstitutional...who knew?). Then, his so-called “peace deal” is looking anything but peaceful, with strikes continuing overnight. Add in lawmakers and judges pushing back on his tariffs and indictments, and, well… it looks like the “winning” days might be behind him. This morning, Don breaks down the avalanche of bad news hitting Trump from every angle. Because karma, it seems, reads the Constitution. This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you 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 MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) 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
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Cannot Stop Lying!
Don sits down with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former attorney and fixer, for a brutally honest conversation about the state of the nation and the man still trying to run it. Things are looking bleak, and together they unpack Trump’s growing mental decline, his nonstop stream of lies and delusions, and what it all means for America’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | President for Life: Is Donald Trump Trying to Be King?! - October 28th, 2025
First up, Don is joined by The Atlantic’s Judge J. Michael Luttig to break down just how real the threat of Trump attempting a third term actually is and how he’s been not-so-quietly trying to amass the powers of a king. Because when has he ever cared about the Constitution? Then, Don dives into the right’s latest descent into extremism: Tucker Carlson’s sit-down with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, a man whose views are proudly racist, misogynistic, homophobic, antisemitic, and Islamophobic. Apparently, for MAGA, nothing is off-limits anymore. It’s dark, it’s dangerous, and Don’s here to call it exactly what it is. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | I.C.E. Shakeup: They're In BIG Trouble!
There’s chaos at I.C.E., and honestly, who’s surprised? Turns out, the agency can’t keep up with Trump’s completely unhinged demand to deport 3,000 people a day. Not without shredding due process, harassing American citizens, and targeting hardworking immigrants along the way. And now it’s being reported that some ICE recruits with criminal records and failed background checks have made it into training sessions. Standards? Apparently optional. Don breaks down the dysfunction, the hypocrisy, and the dangerous reality of what happens when cruelty becomes policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Dementia Donald Trump's Alarming Decline! - October 28th, 2025
Donald Trump seems to be crashing out, and fast. After a string of unhinged remarks during a speech to the troops and a bizarre moment where he bragged (again) about passing a dementia test, the question practically asks itself: is Donald Trump okay? What’s definitely not okay is the economy. SNAP benefits are set to expire this week, Americans are struggling to afford groceries, healthcare, and basic necessities, and somehow, Trump’s still talking about himself and his absurdly unnecessary ballroom. This morning, Don is joined by friend of the show Reecie Colbert to break down Trump’s decline, his delusions, and the very real pain everyday Americans are feeling while he plays emperor. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don 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! 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
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Mainstream Media is Going MAGA! - October 27th, 2025
Something strange is happening in the media, and it’s not subtle. From silencing progressive voices to hiring outspoken MAGA cheerleaders, the mainstream press seems to be slowly bending the knee to Trump. Networks are playing it safe, executives are terrified of backlash, and reporters are being told what not to say. The result? A media landscape that looks a lot more like a MAGA echo chamber than a free press. Tonight, Don is joined by media reporter Max Tani and journalist LZ Granderson to break down how we got here, who’s responsible, and what it means when journalism starts taking marching orders from the man who once called it “the enemy of the people.” This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. 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
LEMON DROP | How Sick Is Donald Trump?!
Don sits down with Dr. Frita, a triple board-certified physician specializing in nephrology, hypertension, and diabetes, to talk about the growing questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health. After reports surfaced that Trump recently underwent an MRI, the White House insists it was “routine.” But Dr. Frita isn’t so sure, and she breaks down what that really means, what doctors look for in an MRI like this, and what the signs might tell us. It sounds like the former president might not be as healthy as he wants everyone to believe, and we’re here to separate medical facts from political spin. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | ICE Is Out of Control, Can They Be Held Accountable? - October 27th, 2025
Across the country, ICE detentions are growing more horrific and inhumane by the day. Families are being torn apart, people are disappearing into detention centers, and the silence from those in power is deafening. This morning, Don asks the hard questions: How far will this go, and what can we do about it? He’s joined by Rick Wilson, political consultant and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and Katie Phang, lawyer, commentator, and former MSNBC host. Together, they break down the politics, the legality, and the moral crisis unfolding in real time. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Darren Walker Says Our Democracy Is Strong, But It Is Not Guaranteed
Don sits down with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about his life, his lifelong commitment to philanthropy, and his new book, The Idea of America: Reflections on Inequality, Democracy, and the Values We Share. They explore how Darren’s journey from humble beginnings to leading one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organizations has shaped his view of service, justice, and leadership. The two also dive into the deep polarization dividing America, and Darren shares what he believes it will take to rebuild trust, empathy, and common purpose in this moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump is Taking Jobs & Money Away From Americans
Don sits down with former Washington Governor Jay Inslee to talk about how Trump’s presidency has devastated clean energy progress and cost American jobs. Inslee explains how Trump’s administration used funding cuts as political retribution, punishing states that didn’t support him by gutting renewable energy projects and stalling innovation. But in the end, it’s ordinary Americans, not politicians, who pay the price. A must-watch conversation about the future of clean energy, political revenge, and what’s really at stake for our planet and our economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | WARNING: Donald Trump is Running For A Third Term?! - October 24th, 2025
So apparently Steve Bannon announced in an interview that Donald Trump will run for a third term. Because, you know, why start following the Constitution now? We’ll break down this latest descent into delusion, and Trump’s childlike meltdown over Canada’s anti-tariff ad. (Yes, he’s mad at Canada again. Cue the tiny violins.) Joining Don tonight is comedian Jay Jurden, who’s bringing the laughs as we try to make sense of the nonsense. Because sometimes the only way to deal with this circus is to laugh at it. 🍋 This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. 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
LEMON DROP | Vivek Ramaswamy & The Limits of White Approval
Don takes a hard look at Vivek Ramaswamy’s rise and reckoning inside the Republican Party. He was supposed to be the GOP’s perfect pitch: a biotech millionaire, an “anti-woke” crusader, and a proud MAGA loyalist. But now, Ramaswamy faces the brutal truth about the party he’s been trying to impress, the same one that keeps reminding him he’ll never truly belong. From racist attacks at Turning Point USA events to outright bigotry from conservative icons, Don breaks down how Ramaswamy’s story exposes the hypocrisy and the deep contradictions at the heart of today’s Republican movement. Smart, sharp, and unapologetically honest, this is one you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Karine Jean-Pierre UNFILTERED on Biden, Trump & Leaving the Democratic Party
Don sits down for an exclusive, no-holds-barred conversation with former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and she’s not holding back. She opens up about her time behind the podium, her controversial decision to leave the Democratic Party, and what she really saw inside the Biden White House. Did she notice signs of Biden’s mental decline? How did she feel about Kamala Harris’s campaign? And what does she think the path forward looks like for an increasingly divided America? Karine Jean-Pierre tells all, the pressure, the politics, and the truth behind the headlines. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | White House Ballroom, Another Trump GRIFT!
Don sits down with political commentator Ahmed Baba to unpack the current state of the nation and Trump’s latest grift... his new ballroom. Because when the country’s on fire, why not add another chandelier? Politics, spectacle, and a whole lot of spin, Don and Ahmed cut through it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | NEW EPSTEIN SCANDAL: Michael Wolff Sues Melania Trump - October 23rd, 2025
We’ve got a packed one for you tonight. The Epstein scandals just keep getting messier, and now journalist Michael Wolff is suing Melania Trump after she threatened to sue him over his Epstein-related claims. (Yes, really.) Michael joins us live to break down the legal drama and what it reveals about the Trump orbit’s panic level. Then, Stephanie Ruhle stops by to unpack Trump’s latest ballroom scandal, because while the U.S. economy crumbles, he’s apparently more focused on chandeliers and photo ops. Chaos, lawsuits, and a collapsing economy... just another night in America. 🍋 This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEMON DROP | Rep. Janelle Bynum Says Trump is Waging War On This Country
Don sits down with Congresswoman Janelle Bynum for a powerful conversation about the state of the nation and the chaos unfolding across America. They discuss Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to blue states, the inhumane and unconstitutional ICE detentions, and the growing tension between state and federal power. Rep. Bynum makes one thing crystal clear: there will be no federal takeover of Portland, Oregon, not on her watch. She lays out what resistance looks like in Oregon, and why standing up for democracy and human rights matters now more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Destroys America - October 23rd, 2025
It's not just the East Wing that Trump is destroying and lying about. It's also the economy, our reputation among world leaders, the environment, free speech, Gaza, human rights, due process, and the list unfortunately goes on and on. But it all means exactly what it sounds like: Trump is destroying America. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lemon LIVE at 5 | What's With All The N@zi Bulls#it?! - October 22nd, 2025
What is going on in American politics right now? From Stephen Miller’s long-documented ties to white-nationalist circles, to reports that Paul Ingrassia bragged about having a “Nazi streak,” to revelations that Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner appears to have a Nazi-themed tattoo, it’s all beyond disturbing. Tonight, Don digs into how we got here, why this extremist rhetoric keeps resurfacing, and what it says about the state of our politics and our country. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOT TOPICS | Don't Tread On Me...Where Are You Now?! - October 22nd, 2025
Remember the “Don’t Tread on Me” crowd? The folks who stormed the Capitol screaming about freedom, small government, and their sacred right to the Second Amendment? Funny how quiet they’ve gotten now that actual rights are being stripped away. This morning, Don’s breaking down the hypocrisy, how the same people who once claimed to “stand up for liberty” suddenly have nothing to say when it’s other Americans under attack. Turns out, “Don’t Tread on Me” really meant “Don’t tread on us… everyone else is fair game.” This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Breaking: New Epstein Bombshell! With @TaraPalmeri - October 21st, 2025
Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, has posthumously released a memoir entitled "Nobody's Girl." This heartbreaking book details a lifetime of abuse, both within her own family and by the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew. Join Don and guest Tara Palmeri as they break down this harrowing story and how it connects to Donald Trump and other's affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by Beam. Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. Go to https://shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. Limited time offer. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you 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 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices