The Don Lemon Show

Good evening Lemon Nation. Polls show that a majority of voters believe the Trump administration's aggressive immigration tactics are going too far, with 53 percent saying these tactics are unfair. In a press conference today the president spread more lies about citizens of various cities welcoming these brutal ICE raids. Join Don at 5 pm EST to break this all down. This episode is brought to you...

Good morning Lemon Nation! Theres a glimmer of hope as almost all major media outlets have declined to sign the Pentagon's new strict reporting rules. Even Fox News! How will the Trump administration respond? And is this enough pushback after months of caving? Don is joined by media reporter Oliver Darcy to break down this story. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next...

Politico is reporting that thousands of private group chat messages from young GOP leaders have leaked. These messages contain racist, misogynist, and homophobic slurs in addition to overwhelmingly fascist and dehumanizing rhetoric. Who are the people in this group chat? What kind of power do they have? Are we suprised? Join Don at 5 pm EST tonight to break this story down. This episode is sponsor...

Good morning Lemon Nation! While Trump may think he is winning over his base, the loudest of them all are starting to speak out against his many terrible policies. Joe Rogan? Candace Owens? Marjorie Taylor Greene?! The list continues to grow, in particular with Trump's ICE policies, his allowing of a Qatari Emeri air force facility to be built in Idaho, Trump's relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu...

Across the country, ICE is ramping up its horrific tactics, detaining people in the dead of night, separating families, and terrorizing communities. The images are gut-wrenching, and the outrage is growing. But so are the protests. People are taking to the streets, demanding humanity, justice, and accountability. Tonight, Don breaks down what’s really happening, why this moment feels so bleak and...

We’re starting the morning with a story that’ll make your blood boil. Don speaks with a man who was detained, let’s be real, kidnapped, by ICE and held for hours. The kicker? He’s an American citizen. So much for the whole “we’re only going after criminals here illegally” narrative. Yeah… that’s not true. Then, Don shares his interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. It's a powerful and persona...

Don sits down with Ashley Allison, political strategist, communications expert, and former senior staffer in both the Obama and Biden administrations, for an in-depth conversation about the future of media and representation. Ashley, now the founder and CEO of Watering Hole Media, recently made headlines with her company’s acquisition of The Root, one of the most influential Black media outlets in...

Don sits down with Miss Peppermint, TV actor, Broadway performer, and trailblazing drag entertainer, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. They dive into the state of the nation and the escalating MAGA attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, especially the cruel and targeted hatred toward transgender individuals. From the alarming new push for so-called “conversion therapy” to the ongoing figh...

Don is coming to you live from a detention center in Chicago, where the city has become the latest flashpoint in America’s growing humanitarian crisis. With the National Guard deployed and ICE continuing its inhumane detentions, Chicago has been through it, and tonight, Don is on the ground to hear directly from the people living it. What’s really happening behind those fences? How are communities...

Don is live on the ground in Chicago, where tensions are running high. With the National Guard now deployed and ICE continuing its aggressive detainments, the city is at the center of the national conversation. This morning, Don’s hitting the streets to hear directly from the people of Chicago, their fears, their frustrations, and what they want the rest of the country to understand about what’s r...

Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Trump’s fiercest loyalists, is suddenly breaking from the MAGA playbook. From the Epstein files to her recent comments, she’s starting to sound… different. Is this a real change of heart or just political posturing? Don sits down with Ahmed Baba to dig into the growing tension on the right, what’s driving the rift, and whether this could mark the beginning of MAGA’s...

Is there trouble in MAGA paradise? Marjorie Taylor Greene seems to be drifting from the Trump script. From her stance on the Epstein files to a few surprising recent comments, she’s starting to sound… almost woke? Tonight, Don and our very own Lemon Legends dig into the growing rift inside the MAGA movement. Is this the beginning of a real fracture in the party, or just more political theater? Eit...

For years, MAGA has been screaming about President Biden’s mental fitness, but have you seen Donald Trump lately? The forgetting, the fumbling, the full-on confusion… it’s giving “not all there.” This morning, Don is joined by Reecie Colbert to dive into Trump’s mounting mental misfires, from mixing up names and dates to rambling word salads that make no sense. If we’re going to talk about compete...

Are we staring down another civil war? The country feels like it’s on the edge with more troops being deployed to U.S. cities, ICE ramping up its inhumane raids, and MAGA politicians fanning the flames every step of the way. Tonight, Don is joined by The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols to break down how we got here, what this moment means, and where we go next. Then, the one and only D.L. Hughley joins the...

Good morning Lemonheads. The Trump administration is continuing their fascist war on blue cities around the country while Pam Bondi attempts to defend herself and MAGA in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Have you seen the frightening images from Portland? And the brilliant protester tactics? Tune in at 10am to break it all down with Don. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https:/...

Don sits down with Michael Cohen for an unfiltered conversation about the nonstop chaos that has become everyday life in America. How did we get here? Why won’t more politicians take a stand? And where do we go from here? From political cowardice to moral decay, Don and Michael dig into the uncomfortable truths about power, accountability, and the fight to reclaim a sense of normalcy in this count...

Let’s be real, the MAGA politicians don’t care about you. With the government shut down, healthcare under attack, the National Guard deployed across the country, and ICE brutalizing communities, it’s hard not to feel exhausted by just how bleak things seem. But this is not the moment to check out, it’s the moment to stand up. Tonight, Don is joined by NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson to tal...

The news cycle is pure chaos...National Guard deployments, horrific ICE detainments, and a government still shut down. Things are looking pretty bleak right now. This morning, Don is joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to break it all down, from what’s really happening behind closed doors in Washington to why holding the line is more important than ever for Democrats. It’s a can’t-miss...

The government is still shut down, ICE raids are terrorizing communities across the country, and the cruelty is off the charts. It’s despicable, but the question is, what can we actually do to speak out and push back? Then, Don is joined by Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who’s making headlines for promising to vote to release the Epstein files… if only Speaker Mike Johnson would let her be sworn in....

Good morning Lemon Nation. We've watched ICE brutalize communities for months, most recently in South Shore Chicago where children were dragged naked from their homes in the middle of the night. Trump and his MAGA goons are out of control and fascism is no longer a hypothetical. Join Don at 10am EST today to hear why we can't be apathetic in this time of crisis! This episode is sponsored by ZBioti...

Happy Friday Lemonheads! We've been eagerly awaiting the Diddy sentencing news all day, with the hearing now lasting over 5 hours. Soon the sentencing will be in so join Don and some Lemon Nation favorites tonight at 5pm EST to discuss who all spoke, what all was said, and what happens next for Diddy. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https:...

This morning we will show you live from outside of a New York courtroom as Diddy awaits his sentencing. In July he was found guilty of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution while acquitted of the harsher chargers of racketeering and sex trafficking. After being denied bail, he has remained detained until today's sentencing. Join Don at 10am EST to break it all down. This episode is...

The government has officially shut down, and if you think things feel rough, it’s because they are. Republicans control both the House and the Senate, but instead of owning up to their mess, they’re busy pointing fingers at Democrats and spinning lies to cover their tracks. Tonight, Don is joined by our very own Lemon Legends to break it all down. From the chaos in Washington to what it means for...

The government is shut down, but MAGA is wide open for lies. Despite controlling both the House and the Senate, Republicans are spinning this mess as somehow the Democrats’ fault. Their latest tall tale? That Democrats are pushing “free healthcare for all illegal immigrants.” That’s not even remotely true. What Democrats are fighting for is accessible, affordable healthcare for Americans, somethin...

Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to break down the government shutdown. Where do Democrats stand in this fight, and how should they respond to MAGA’s chaos and blame-shifting? Nellis lays out the stakes, the strategy, and what Democrats must do next to protect Americans and push back against Trump’s manufactured crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...