The Don Lemon Show

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...

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...

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 se...

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 mom...

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 come...

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...

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 bi...

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 voter...

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 th...

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 mill...

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 p...

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...

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 b...

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...

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...

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...

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 Maxwel...

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 pu...

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...

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...

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 t...

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 b...

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 podcastchoices...

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 Fuente...