The Don Lemon Show

Don meets up with Senator Chris Coons for a candid walk-and-talk on the state of our government right now. With a shutdown looming, Coons lays out what’s at stake, and why MAGA’s refusal to work across the aisle is putting the entire country at risk. They also dig into the role of social media, how it’s fueling division, deepening mistrust, and making it harder than ever to find common ground. Rea...

Good morning from Washington, D.C.! Don is live on the ground to break down the biggest stories of the week. From the fallout over the reactions to Charlie Kirk’s murder, to the escalating attacks on free speech with Jimmy Kimmel’s show pulled off the air, to the spicy revelations in newly released clips from Vice President Kamala Harris’s upcoming book, there’s a lot to cover. Plus, Don sits down...

Don sits down with Sen. Tammy Baldwin for an urgent conversation about the state of the nation and the future of healthcare in America. With a government shutdown looming and devastating cuts to cancer research on the table, millions of lives and critical progress are at risk. They also take a hard look at the dangers posed by RFK Jr.’s policies, and what his ideas could mean for families who rely...

Good morning, we’re live with a major story shaking the media world. Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been pulled off the air after his comments about Charlie Kirk and Trump, comments MAGA didn’t like. And he’s not the only one. The government is now pressuring companies to fire people they disagree with. Don sits down with former Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah, who herself was recently fired, to u...

Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been canceled, the latest casualty in the Trump administration’s brazen attack on freedom of speech. Trump himself is now saying the media isn’t allowed to criticize him the way they do… excuse us, has he not heard of the First Amendment? And it doesn’t stop there. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is signaling that they may go even further. What comes next in this dangerous cr...

Don takes you inside the halls of Congress with Rep. Johnny Olszewski for a candid conversation about the state of politics in America right now. From the deepening divisiveness to the urgent need for unity, they walk and talk about what it will take to move the country forward. They also dive into one of the biggest stories shaking Washington, the Epstein files. What do the files reveal, what can...

Tonight on The Don Lemon Show, we’re searching for answers. The killing of Charlie Kirk still leaves so many unanswered question, yet MAGA has wasted no time exploiting the tragedy to demonize the left. We’ll break down what we know, what we don’t, and the dangerous political spin already underway. Then, we turn to Mississippi, where the body of a Black student was found hanging from a tree at Del...

Don sits down with Senator Jacky Rosen for a conversation about the state of the country. From skyrocketing food prices to the cost of healthcare, jobs, and overall affordability, the challenges her constituents in Nevada are facing are the same issues weighing on families across America. Sen. Rosen makes it clear that these aren’t partisan problems, they’re everyday problems. But while people are...

Good morning, we’re live from D.C. with the latest fallout after the murder of Charlie Kirk. MAGA leaders are now vowing revenge, with Pam Bondi going so far as to say that anyone engaging in so-called “hate speech” against MAGA supporters will be prosecuted. Let’s be clear, that’s not only chilling, it’s flat-out unconstitutional. Do they not understand the First Amendment, or do they just not ca...

🚨 LIVE from Washington, D.C. 🚨 Don is on the ground at the Capitol today, bringing you real, unfiltered conversations with lawmakers from across the aisle. From Rep. Nancy Mace to Rep. Greg Casar, Rep. Becca Balint, and Rep. Mark Pocan, Don is asking the tough questions, pressing them on the issues that matter, and holding them accountable in real time. No spin. No hiding behind talking points....

We’re digging into the latest updates in the Charlie Kirk shooting case. New evidence shows the shooter’s roommate, who happens to be transgender, has been overwhelmingly cooperative and helpful to police. But predictably, MAGA is already weaponizing this fact to fuel even more anti-trans hate. This moment is dark and deeply troubling, not just for the trans community but for all Americans who car...

This morning, we’re zeroing in on MAGA’s escalating attack on free speech. In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, the right is weaponizing a tragedy as a tool for censorship. Pam Bondi is now floating the idea that certain comments will be labeled “hate speech” and prosecuted. Donald Trump is suing The New York Times, and the administration looks like it’s on a warpath against anyone who refu...

Tonight, we’re once again digging into the MAGA response to the killing of Charlie Kirk, and it’s getting even darker. JD Vance and Stephen Miller are now vowing revenge, twisting the tragedy to claim that violence only comes from the left, and openly threatening to go after so-called “left-wing organizations.” How did we get here? At a moment when the nation desperately needs unity and calm, MAGA...

Don Lemon sits down with activist Cameron Kasky for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues shaping America right now. From the fight against oligarchy, to the crisis in Israel and Gaza, to the generational and gender divides within Gen Z, no topic is off the table. They also take a hard look at the Democratic Party’s missteps, and what Democrats must do if they want to move forw...

This morning, Don takes a hard look at just how dark things have gotten in America. First up: the MAGA response to the Charlie Kirk killing. Political violence is always wrong, but now MAGA world is on a warpath, calling for the firing of anyone who said anything short of absolute adoration for Kirk. Funny how the folks who claim to be champions of “free speech” only mean it when you agree with th...

Tonight, we’re diving into all the updates on what we know about the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk. Trump and MAGA wasted no time painting this as the work of “violent leftist extremists,” but new information suggests the picture may be far more complicated, and not aligned with their narrative. Details are still emerging, but what we do know already raises big questions. Joining Don is comedian...

This morning, we’re unpacking Trump’s wild interview on Fox & Friends. He announced that a suspect is in custody for the Charlie Kirk shooting, but wasted no time spinning it into his favorite narrative: that “leftist extremists” are the real danger. (Right-wing extremists, apparently, get a free pass.) And because no Trump appearance is complete without a dose of authoritarian theater, he also fl...

The killing of Charlie Kirk has brought us to an incredibly dangerous political moment. Instead of waiting for facts, many on the right are rushing to blame the left,some even going so far as to call this a “war.” Little is known about the shooter, their motives, or affiliations, but what we do know is clear: escalating rhetoric and fueling division will only make this crisis worse. Tonight, we’ll...

This morning, we’re covering the horrific breaking news: Charlie Kirk is dead, killed in an act of political violence that should never happen in America. But instead of calls for unity or calm, Trump and MAGA allies are already escalating, some even openly calling for violence against liberals and framing this moment as a “war.” Meanwhile, the shooter has not been caught, and we still have no cle...

Tonight, we’re covering breaking news out of Utah, where political activist, conservative influencer, and co-founder of Turning Point USA was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Political violence is never acceptable. We’ll discuss what happened, what we know so far, and what this moment means for our country as tensions continue to rise. This episode is brought to you by ZB...

This morning we’re talking about something that’s becoming a theme: people really don’t like Donald Trump. Fresh off being booed at the U.S. Open, he just got booed again, this time at a cabinet member’s dinner. We’ll be joined by one of the protesters who let him have it to break down what went down in the room. With his approval ratings sliding and public backlash growing louder, what does this...

Tonight, we’re continuing our deep dive into the bombshell release of the Epstein Birthday Book, and yes, the infamous birthday letter Donald Trump wrote to Jeffrey Epstein. First they said it didn’t exist. Now that the receipts are out, they’re trying a new line: it wasn’t really from Trump. Really? So when can we expect more from the Epstein files? And will MAGA ever admit that Trump may have be...

While on the scene in Washington, D.C., Don met up with Rep. Kelly Morrison for a candid conversation about the state of the nation. They discussed how lawmakers are working to meet this critical moment, the challenges facing democracy, and why it’s so important to stand with and support the survivors of Epstein’s abuse. It’s an honest discussion about accountability, leadership, and putting peopl...

This morning we’re diving into the bombshell release of the Epstein Birthday Book by the House Oversight Committee. Remember that letter Trump supposedly wrote to Epstein...the one he swore didn’t exist? Well, guess what: it’s here. The receipts have arrived. So what does this mean for Trump now that denial is no longer an option? And the bigger question, will the rest of the files finally see the...

While on the scene in Washington, D.C., Don sat down for a drink with Rep. Sam Liccardo to talk through the biggest issues plaguing Congress right now. From the fight to release the Epstein files, to Donald Trump’s exploitation of the American people to pad his own pockets, nothing was off the table. It’s a candid conversation about corruption, accountability, and what it will take to fix a broken...