The Don Lemon Show

Another day, another unhinged and dangerous instance of Donald Trump spouting lies from a podium. This time he pretended to not know much about two big recent news items: Howard Lutnick caught lying about his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein, and the racist, viral video that a Trump "staffer" posted last week depicting the Obamas as apes. Isn't this the president who never sleeps and spends most of...

This morning, we’re diving into the aftermath of Pam Bondi’s House hearing, and let’s just say... it was not her finest hour. Questions were asked, but very few were actually answered. Instead, we got deflection, finger-pointing, and a masterclass in blaming literally everyone else. We’ll break down the most embarrassing moments, what it says about the handling of the Epstein files, and why accoun...

Today Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee and it did not go well for her. Bondi lashed out at every democrat who questioned her and refused to answer straight forward questions pertaining to the Epstein files. But was her performance good enough for her presidential audience of one? Is the MAGA base buying any of this? And what did she have to say about D...

This morning, we’re following the live House hearing as Pam Bondi testifies amid mounting scrutiny over the handling of the Epstein files. The rollout has been chaotic, the redactions heavy, and the questions keep piling up. Will we get real answers today or more deflection? Why has this process been such a mess? And is anyone, anywhere, actually going to face accountability? Joining us this morni...

Tonight we will be focusing on the new revelations and new denials from a white house engulfed in the Epstein scandal. Now that congress is getting the chance to view some unredacted files we are learning much more about what, and who, is being hidden from the public. An all-star panel of journalists, legal minds, and political thinkers will be here to discuss. Also, new surveillance footage from...

This morning, we’re continuing to break down the fallout from the halftime show and wow, MAGA is still losing it. The outrage has gone far beyond music criticism and is once again exposing the racism and cultural panic that shows up anytime they don’t control the spotlight. And then there was the attempted counter-programming. Turning Point USA’s alternate halftime show starring Kid Rock. Let’s be...

Tonight, we’re breaking down the latest bombshell revelations from the Epstein files, and the denial is getting laughable. Donald Trump’s name reportedly appears more than 38,000 times, yet MAGA is still pretending this is all a coincidence. The math isn’t mathing. Will anyone named in these files ever face real accountability? Will the victims ever see justice? Or will power and politics keep doi...

Don sits down with Colby Hall to break down the MAGA meltdown over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and the absurd backlash that followed. While millions tuned in to a historic performance celebrating culture and music, conservative critics, including Donald Trump, launched an outrage campaign and even staged a rival “All-American Halftime Show” led by Kid Rock and others through Turning Point...

This morning, we’re diving into MAGA’s full-blown meltdown over Bad Bunny’s halftime show. While millions tuned in, the right lost its mind, and in a truly desperate move, tried to roll out a rival show via Turning Point USA featuring Kid Rock. Let’s be honest, nobody wanted that. We’ll break down the outrage, the cringe, and why culture keeps leaving MAGA behind no matter how loud they get. This...

Tonight, we’re breaking down Donald Trump’s racist Truth Social post depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. Yes, the White House has since pulled it down. Yes, a few Republicans are suddenly clutching their pearls. But this is hardly the first time Trump has trafficked in overt racism. So the real question isn’t whether the post was offensive (it was). The question is when, if ever, wi...

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the country, the growing threats to freedom of speech, and what’s happening to democracy right now. They unpack how power is being challenged, how dissent is being treated, and why protecting a free press and open debate has never been more important. Learn more about your ad choices....

This morning, we’re calling out Donald Trump for a vile, racist Truth Social post depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. It’s just the latest example of Trump’s racism being openly displayed and disturbingly accepted by his supporters. We’re asking the obvious questions, will any Republicans denounce this? Will anyone finally draw a line and say this is unacceptable? And is this just a...

Good evening Lemon Nation. Tonight we will dive into the Trump administration's continuous plan to upend our nation's history of separation of church and state. MAGA's vision for this country appears to be one of Christian Nationalism and Trump's remarks during this morning's National Prayer Breakfast only furthered that. Also, Rep. Robert Garcia will join us to talk about the latest release of Ep...

Don sits down with Democratic strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis for a no-nonsense conversation about the chaos rippling across the country and the forces driving it. They break down Don’s arrest, the escalating attacks on freedom of the press, and Donald Trump’s increasingly alarming calls to nationalize U.S. elections. Plus, they dig into the growing cracks inside the MAGA movement, a...

This morning, we’re breaking down Donald Trump’s full-on unraveling. His sit-down with Tom Llamas seemed like his most unhinged interview yet, and then he outdid himself at the National Prayer Breakfast, turning what should’ve been a moment of unity into more division, grievance, and chaos. From calling for more hostility, to bragging about achievements that don’t exist, to lying (again) about the...

Don sits down with Senator Mark Kelly for a sober, urgent conversation about the state of the nation and the growing threats to democracy. They break down Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on free speech and the free press, including his previous targeting of Senator Kelly for doing nothing more than accurately stating the law to members of the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Tonight, Don is joined by Senator Elizabeth Warren for a critical conversation about Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on free speech and the free press. Together, they break down what happened to Don and how efforts to intimidate journalists threaten the foundation of democracy. They also dig into why independent media matters more than ever in this moment when truth is under attack and power is...

Don sits down with Senator Raphael Warnock for a clear-eyed conversation about the state of the nation and why this moment should concern every American. From escalating attacks on journalism and free speech to growing threats against free and fair elections, they break down what’s at stake, who’s responsible, and why silence isn’t an option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

This morning we're diving into the ongoing ICE crisis, where federal immigration enforcement continues to spark outrage and protests after the killings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good in Minneapolis, incidents that have led to national demands for accountability and major pushback against the Trump administration’s tactics. We’ll also break down Donald Trump’s latest attacks on elections, including...

Tonight, we’re diving into the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the First Amendment, including efforts to chill journalism and punish reporters covering public protests, a troubling trend that goes far beyond partisan politics. Then we pivot to the ongoing ICE crisis, following the nationwide fallout from the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minne...

Don sits down with author, journalist, and Pivot podcast host Kara Swisher for a candid conversation about his recent arrest and what it signals for the future of free speech and freedom of the press in America. They dig into the growing pattern of intimidation toward journalists, the chilling effect these moments can have on reporting, and why a free press is essential, especially when power is b...

Tonight, Don is joined by Joy Reid for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on free speech and the targeted intimidation of Black journalists. This isn’t random. It’s strategic. And it’s dangerous. Then we dig into the latest bombshell revelations from the Epstein files, where the political implications just keep getting darker. And yes, we’l...

Don is on the move this morning, so Katie Phang is guest hosting to bring you all the breaking news of the day. We’re diving into Donald Trump’s attacks on TPS protections for Haitians, the raid in Fulton County, and of course, the latest bombshells from the Epstein files that just won’t stop coming. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/NEW YEAR...

Don sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to break down everything that happened and why it should worry everyone who cares about free speech and a free press. From targeting journalists for doing their jobs to chilling signals sent to newsrooms nationwide, this isn’t just about one incident. It’s about the dangerous precedent being set, who benefits from it, and what comes next if it goes unchecked....

More Epstein files have been released, and once again, Donald Trump’s name is everywhere. As documents surface, the question isn’t if Trump is connected, it’s how deep it goes. Yet, it seems like accountability isn't going to happen. Instead, the DOJ is more interested in arresting a journalist for doing his job. Looks like they arrested the wrong Don! This morning, Don is joined by Congressman Ja...