The Don Lemon Show

Tonight, Don Lemon sits down for an exclusive conversation with the parents of Nolan Wells. As they continue their fight for answers following their son's tragic death, Nolan's family opens up about their grief, the questions they still have, and why they're demanding a full and transparent investigation. Don't miss this emotional and important conversation as the family shares their story in thei...

The heartbreaking Nolan Wells case has taken another devastating turn. This morning, we continues our coverage as Nolan's parents break their silence, sharing their grief, their questions, and their search for answers following their son's tragic death. We'll discuss the latest developments in the investigation, what the family is saying, and where the case goes from here. This episode is sponsore...

The biggest Trump bombshells you've never heard. Maggie Haberman sits down with Don Lemon to reveal stunning new reporting from inside the Trump administration, including explosive details about the Epstein fallout, secret White House meetings, internal feuds, Trump's expanding grip on power, and the terrifying ways his presidency is reshaping Washington. If you think you've heard it all about Don...

What would you do if hundreds of masked white nationalists boarded your Metro train? On the Fourth of July, Roswell Encina found himself face-to-face with members of Patriot Front after the extremist group marched through Washington, D.C. Now he's joining Don Lemon to share what he saw, how it made him feel, and why the experience left him deeply concerned about the state of America. Learn more ab...

Two of the country's most closely watched cases continue to unfold. This morning, Don is joined by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump for the latest developments in the Nolan Wells case as the family searches for answers following the discovery of a body believed to be Nolan. Then, legal analyst Monique Pressley joins us to break down the newest developments in the Karmelo Anthony case, what the...

The political crisis surrounding Graham Platner is deepening. Following allegations of sexual assault, prominent Democrats are withdrawing their support and calling on him to step aside. Tonight, Don breaks down the latest developments, what they mean for Democrats' chances of flipping the Senate seat, whether Platner can survive the growing pressure to resign, and who could emerge if he leaves th...

The political fallout is accelerating for Graham Platner. After a woman accused the Maine Democratic Senate nominee of sexual assault, prominent Democrats have withdrawn their support and are urging him to step aside. Will he step down? What does this mean for Democrats? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp dot...

Tonight, Don breaks down the growing controversy over Donald Trump's reported intervention surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup and what it says about politics, power, and America's biggest sporting events. Then, we'll turn to the heartbreaking disappearance of Nolan Wells, where authorities have now recovered a body, raising new questions as investigators work to determine exactly what happened. T...

As America marked its 250th birthday, hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., reviving images that many compared to the Ku Klux Klan's 1925 march on the nation's capital. Don examines how the country arrived at this moment, why so many Americans found the display deeply disturbing, and why the silence from many of the...

Trump promised America a birthday party for the ages. What America got was a Reflecting Pool fiasco, severe weather that sent attendees scrambling for shelter inside the very African American History Museum his administration has repeatedly criticized, and white nationalists marching through Washington while the nation marked its 250th birthday. Don breaks down a Fourth of July weekend filled with...

Flashback Episode: We're revisiting one of the very first interviews on The Don Lemon Show with renowned astrophysicist and StarTalk host Neil deGrasse Tyson. From climate change and conspiracy theories to the rise of AI, this conversation is just as fascinating and relevant today as when it first aired. Enjoy this special encore presentation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Today we're bringing you a special flashback episode featuring the always insightful Iyanla Vanzant. This conversation first aired a while ago, but her wisdom on finding strength, healing, and hope through life's most difficult moments feels just as relevant today. Whether you're watching for the first time or revisiting this unforgettable conversation, we hope Iyanla's words bring you a little pe...

Flashback Episode: As we all take a break from the nonstop political chaos, we're revisiting one of the very first interviews on The Don Lemon Show. Don sits down with the incredible Whoopi Goldberg for a heartfelt conversation about life, love, loss, resilience, and overcoming life's toughest challenges. It's a timeless conversation that's just as powerful today as when it first aired. Learn more...

Who owns the American flag? Don sits down with filmmaker Alexis Bittar to explore how one of America's most powerful symbols became so politically divided, and why it's time to take it back. Together, they discuss patriotism, identity, LGBTQ+ rights, and why reclaiming the flag is about reclaiming the promise of America itself. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text D...

Don and D.L. Hughley are back together, and absolutely nothing is off limits. From Clarence Thomas and the birthright citizenship ruling to Megyn Kelly's latest racist rant, Trump's failing "Great American State Fair," and the future of MAGA, the laughs come fast and the takes hit even harder. Plus, Don and D.L. announce their brand-new DL + DL: Anything Goes Tour, and trust us, if this conversati...

Is the Trump administration making Americans physically sick? Don sits down with Dr. Frita to unpack the growing toll of chronic stress, political turmoil, and economic anxiety on our health. From rising blood pressure and mental health stigma to vaccine misinformation, food insecurity, and why "stress kills" is more than just a saying, this conversation explores how today's political climate may...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an active-duty Air Force major made headlines by standing on the Capitol steps and calling for President Trump's impeachment, knowing it could cost him everything. He was arrested, but his act of civil disobedience raises a bigger question: What does it say about the state of the country when even members of the military feel compelled to take s...

What happens when a pastor says the loud part out loud? Don sits down with Pastor Cody Deese for a powerful conversation about Christian nationalism, the separation of church and state, and why faith is being weaponized for political power. From Bible mandates in Texas classrooms to the myth of America as a "Christian nation," they challenge the hypocrisy, the history, and what Jesus actually taug...

It's been a rough day for Donald Trump. The Supreme Court delivered a major ruling in the birthright citizenship fight that leaves his executive order tied up in the courts, while his much-hyped America 250 celebration continues to draw attention for all the wrong reasons, from logistical mishaps to the Reflecting Pool fiasco. Tonight, Don is joined by Joy Reid to break down what today's Supreme C...

This is the one we've been waiting for. The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its final and most consequential decisions of the term, including cases on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance that could reshape the limits of presidential power, the reach of the 14th Amendment, and the future of constitutional rights in America. Join Don and an all-star panel, Moniq...

It's another consequential day at the Supreme Court, and Don is breaking down what today's major rulings could mean for the country. We'll unpack the Court's decisions on mail-in voting and presidential authority over independent federal agencies. We are joined by Monique Pressley to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn...

Don examines the troubled rollout of Trump's America 250 festivities, from the Reflecting Pool fiasco to a Confederate flag image displayed at a state pavilion, alongside a wave of hateful, racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric from Megyn Kelly, Tom Emmer, and other prominent Trump allies targeting Somali Americans and Haitians. At a moment meant to celebrate the nation's history, what kind of America i...

Jennifer Welch is back, and absolutely nothing is off limits. This week, Don and Jen take on Oprah's controversial Whitney Houston comments, the absurd excuses from the UFC fighter who insulted Michelle Obama, MAGA's latest culture war meltdowns, and the corporate brands that suddenly forgot what they claimed to stand for. Plus, they dive into the latest questions surrounding Donald Trump's health...

One interview. One devastating story. Journalist Tara Palmeri joins Don to unpack her explosive sit-down with pro-life MAGA Congresswoman Kat Cammack, who says she nearly died after doctors delayed lifesaving treatment for her ectopic pregnancy because they feared Florida's abortion laws. Why did Cammack ask Tara not to publish the interview? And what does her story reveal about the real-world con...

Rapper Jeezy has never opened up like this before. In this powerful conversation with Don Lemon, he reveals the life-changing moment that forced him to reinvent himself, explains why he believes hip hop has lost its way, and shares the surprising lesson that changed everything: giving himself permission to evolve. From peace over ego to leadership, culture, business, and the future of Black Americ...