The Don Lemon Show

The government is officially shut down, and MAGA is already working overtime to spin it as the Democrats’ fault. Never mind the fact that Republicans control both the House and the Senate. The finger-pointing, the gaslighting, the lies…it’s all peak Trump-era politics. Tonight, Don Lemon is joined by Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci, who’s never been afraid to call BS when he sees it. Together, they...

Don Lemon sits down with DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene in the middle of a government shutdown to cut through the noise and set the record straight. Republicans control all branches of government, yet they’re pointing fingers at Democrats and spreading lies (like the absurd claim that Dems want to give “free healthcare to all illegal immigrants.” Not true.) What’s really happening? The GOP is holdi...

The government has officially shut down, closed for business, thanks to MAGA’s circus of incompetence. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are now facing lost paychecks, stalled services, and mounting uncertainty while Trump and his allies pretend this is somehow the Democrats’ fault. It’s not. Meanwhile, ICE is ramping up horrific arrests, and with Trump edging closer to full-on authoritarianism -...

We are just hours away from a government shutdown, and let’s be real, things are looking grim. Will Democrats hold the line or cave under pressure? Meanwhile, at today’s event in Quantico, Trump decided to stoke even more division by warning about a so-called “war from within.” What exactly does that mean? And why does MAGA seem so eager to pick fights with their own neighbors? Don is live to brea...

Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air with record-breaking ratings, and his return says a lot about power, fear, and the price of silence. When Disney yanked him after Trump’s FCC chair attacked, it wasn’t regulation that silenced him, it was corporate cowardice. But this time, the public pushed back with boycotts, outrage, and a reminder that free speech isn’t for sale. Don breaks down what Kimmel’s re...

America is looking really embarrassing right now. Congress has just hours to avoid a shutdown, but MAGA is busy throwing tantrums instead of governing. Will Democrats hold the line, or fold under pressure? What does a shutdown actually mean for everyday Americans? Then we’ll break down Pete Hegseth’s cringey Quantico pep talk to the top generals, where he trotted out the same tired “anti-woke warr...

Don sits down with Joe Anthony and Walter Geer, the founders of Subculture, a new social media platform built for experts and thought leaders, to discuss why they believe experts are the new influencers, how the platform empowers creators to monetize their knowledge, and what sets it apart from traditional social media. They also talk about Blackweek, the culture-first economic forum and festival...

America feels like it’s teetering on the edge. Tonight, Don breaks down all the chaos unfolding right now, from the looming government shutdown, to the near-daily horror of mass shootings, to Trump’s threats of sending federal troops into cities across the nation. What comes next, how do we fight back, and most importantly, how do we stay sane when everything feels like it’s unraveling? We're join...

Don shares his take on Kamala Harris’s new book 107 Days, a raw, unfiltered account of chaos inside the Biden campaign and the truth Harris says the party didn’t want told. From Gaza to Biden’s decision to run again, Harris pulls no punches. Don breaks down what these revelations mean for Democrats and for Harris’s own legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Monday morning, and the chaos from this weekend is still sinking in. Donald Trump now wants to send troops to Portland, Oregon, adding yet another city to his list of targets in this creeping police state. On top of that, we’re reeling from two more horrific mass shootings, one at a church in Michigan and another at a waterfront bar in North Carolina. It’s a lot to take in, but we’re breaking...

Don meets with Rep. Ilhan Omar for an in-depth conversation about the pressing issues of the moment. They discuss the current state of politics, the attacks Rep. Omar has faced from Donald Trump, and the bitter disputes dividing Congress across party lines. The conversation also turns to the situation in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there, as well as the upcoming New York City mayora...

It was always going to come back to the Epstein files, and now, the latest bombshells have dropped. Newly uncovered documents name Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel, raising big questions about their ties to Epstein’s network. What do they have to say about it? And what does it mean that more and more of Trump’s circle seems to be implicated? Tonight, Don is joined by journalist Tara Palmer...

This morning, we’re diving into the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, just days after Trump publicly said Attorney General Pam Bondi should prosecute him (and other political adversaries). What a coincidence, right? 🙄 We always knew Trump was petty, but this is next-level ridiculous. Once again, he’s proving that in his world, loyalty matters more than the law, and anyone he deems “d...

The government shutdown looms, and the White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare mass firing plans in case Congress can’t strike a deal. So, does MAGA actually want a shutdown? Do they care about the hundreds of thousands of people who could lose their jobs and livelihoods? From where we’re standing, it sure doesn’t look like it. Let’s break down what this means for workers, the econo...

Good morning from D.C.! This morning, Don is hosting a breakfast roundtable with friends of the show Reecie Colbert and Jack Cocchiarella, and it’s a news-packed meal. On the table: Trump’s failed attempt to censor Jimmy Kimmel, the devastating shooting at an ICE facility yesterday, and the looming government shutdown on Capitol Hill. Grab your coffee and join the conversation. You won’t want to m...

Tonight, we start with the looming government shutdown and what’s really at stake. To break it all down, Don is joined by none other than Senator Cory Booker. Then, we pivot to the horrific breaking news of the latest mass shooting at an ICE facility, where several detainees were shot. Almost immediately, Trump and his MAGA base rushed to frame this as another case of “left-wing violence," but con...

Don Lemon sits down with  @adammockler , political contributor for the MeidasTouch Network and host of The Adam Mockler Show, for a deep dive into the state of the Democratic Party and where it needs to go from here. Together, they unpack the revelations in Kamala Harris’s new book, 107 Days, and examine the recent wave of attacks on free speech, what they mean for democracy and how Democrats can...

This morning, we’re breaking down Jimmy Kimmel’s big return to ABC, his first show since being taken off the air. Kimmel came out swinging with a monologue criticizing Trump and praising those who stood with him in the fight for free speech. But surprise, surprise, Trump and MAGA are furious. What happens next? Will ABC stand by Kimmel this time, or will the Trump administration try to get him yan...

Tonight, we’ve got a packed show. First, we’ll dive into the latest news about Jimmy Kimmel returning to ABC after his so-called “indefinite” removal. What does this big reversal mean for free speech and the state of media today? Then, we’re joined by the one and only Joy Reid to break down all the recent revelations from Kamala Harris’s new book, 107 Days. What do Harris’s words tell us about the...

Good morning! We’ve got a lot to cover today. First up: Jimmy Kimmel is returning to late night! After being pulled off the air “indefinitely,” public outcry clearly hit Disney where it hurts, and now he’s back. Score one for free speech. Then, we turn to Trump’s absolutely deranged press conference where he claimed that autism is caused by… Tylenol, a claim that is not supported by evidence. And...

Tonight, we’re covering the breaking news that ABC has decided to bring back Jimmy Kimmel’s show, a huge win for free speech in a moment when it’s been under constant attack. But you know what that means: Trump and MAGA won’t take this lying down. How will they respond, and what does this battle say about the larger fight over voices, power, and truth in America? Let’s break it all down. This epis...

This morning, we’re breaking down Sunday’s memorial for Charlie Kirk. While some voices tried to keep the focus on Kirk without escalating tensions, Donald Trump and other MAGA officials seized the moment to push their political agenda and spew more hate at their opponents. What is this nation coming to? At a time when leadership should be about unity and healing, Trump is making it clear that his...

While on the scene in Washington, Don Lemon sat down with Rep. Chuy García to discuss the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on immigrants in America. Rep. García didn’t hold back, warning that these tactics are beginning to resemble “the American Gestapo.” Who will be targeted next? How can communities fight back? And what can we do to stop this dangerous slide into authoritarianism? Don a...

Don Lemon sits down once again with Senator Jacky Rosen for a candid conversation about the state of free speech in America. With MAGA ramping up efforts to silence dissent and punish critics, what’s really at stake? What does this moment mean for our democracy, and how can we stop the erosion of one of our most fundamental rights? Don and Senator Rosen break down the dangers, the path forward, an...

Tonight on The Don Lemon Show: The backlash is growing after Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, and it’s not just coming from the left. Even some voices on the right are sounding the alarm about this blatant attack on free speech. But MAGA? They’re doubling down, and planning to push things even further. Don will break down the fallout, what it means for the future of free expression, and where this dangerous...