The Don Lemon Show

Don and Michael Cohen sit down for their weekly chat to unpack the latest chaos coming out of the Trump administration. This week, they dive into the outrageous actions by ICE officers and Trump’s disturbing attempts to federalize law enforcement and the military in Washington, D.C. What he’s doing isn’t just reckless, it’s downright un-American. Don and Michael break it all down. This episode is...

This morning, we’re breaking down Trump’s absolutely unhinged cabinet meeting, a three-hour spectacle that looked less like governing and more like a loyalty pageant. One by one, his cabinet members took turns showering him with praise in a display that felt straight out of North Korea’s playbook, not the United States of America. What have we come to? And more importantly, where are their spines?...

Don sat down with friend of the show and former MPD officer Michael Fanone for an unfiltered talk about Trump, troops in D.C., and what he would do if he were on duty in D.C. today. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Head over to https://BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com use code LABORDAY25 for 25% off. This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Me...

Tonight, we’re breaking down Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting. Yes, more than three hours of chaos, delusion, and dictator cosplay. In between the usual round of butt-kissing from his loyalists, Trump mused (again) about being a dictator, bragged he can “do whatever he wants” as president, and doubled down on one unconstitutional policy after another. What even was this meeting? Governance? Theate...

This morning we’re asking the question making the rounds online: Is Trump dying? Speculation about his health is swirling after new images of his hands and ankles went viral, but is there any real evidence of a medical issue, or just more internet rumor fuel? We’ll also cover the breaking news of Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Can he even do that? (Spoiler: probabl...

Trump’s military and police takeover of D.C. is in full swing, but people aren’t just rolling over. Protests are erupting across the city, and friend of the show, Jolly, is live on the ground bringing you the latest from those pushing back against authoritarian BS. And if that weren’t enough, Trump held a truly deranged Oval Office press conference today where he suggested that some people actuall...

Back in 2019, Pete Buttigieg was dubbed “Mayo Pete” by Black Twitter, a nickname born of skepticism about his authenticity and connection with Black voters. Six years later, despite his polish and rising profile, Buttigieg still hasn’t earned that trust, with recent polls showing zero percent Black support for a presidential run. Don breaks down why safe messaging, consultant polish, and chasing c...

Good morning Lemon Nation! Today we’re breaking down Trump’s so-called “crackdown on crime” in D.C., you know, the city where crime rates are actually lower than they’ve been in years. Facts be damned, he’s now floating the idea of sending troops into other left-leaning cities like Chicago and New York. Legal? Doubtful. Authoritarian? Absolutely. Are we now living in a police state? Sure feels lik...

Breaking news: the DOJ has released transcripts from its interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, and there are a few bombshells. Among them? Maxwell saying she doesn’t believe Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. But here’s the real question: where are the Epstein files? The public gets Maxwell’s spin, but the full truth, the names, the connections, the receipts, are still being kept under wraps. We're jo...

Breaking this morning: the FBI has raided the home of John Bolton, yes, Trump’s former national security advisor turned outspoken critic. Once in the inner circle, Bolton’s been on Trump’s enemies list for years. So is this raid about justice, or just another revenge mission from a wannabe strongman desperate to punish his political critics? Because let’s be real, this is starting to look less lik...

Tonight, Trump says he’ll be “joining” police and troops in the streets of D.C. because nothing screams strength like a bizarre cosplay photo op. It’s authoritarian theater at its finest, and we’ll be breaking down exactly what this stunt means and why he’s so desperate to play soldier-in-chief. Joining Don are our very own Lemon Legends, weighing in on the spectacle, the spin, and the reality beh...

This morning, we’re asking the question: why is MAGA so angry? Seriously, why are so many of the white men in this movement constantly melting down? From JD Vance’s whiny Fox News interview, to Stephen Miller’s unhinged rant, to Sean Hannity’s creepy obsession with Gavin Newsom...and of course Donald Trump, the human embodiment of a tantrum, it’s meltdown after meltdown. The rest of us are just li...

Every day under this administration feels like a fresh plunge into authoritarianism. Trump’s MAGA enforcers, JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller, and the rest of the goon squad, are working overtime to make sure his will is carried out, even if it steamrolls the Constitution and our personal freedoms. Tonight, we’re breaking down the latest example: Washington, D.C., where the streets now feel...

Don sits down with Kerry Gordy, music executive, producer, and son of Motown founder Berry Gordy, for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and the legacy of Motown. Kerry shares stories from behind the scenes of the music industry, the lessons he’s carried from his legendary family, and his perspective on where music and culture are headed today. They also dive into Kerry’s new documen...

MAGA is in full meltdown mode. Lara Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene are clawing at each other again, Elise Stefanik just got booed off stage by her own constituents, and Trump...well, Trump is basically a walking tantrum at this point. First he deployed the National Guard in D.C., and now he’s throwing a fit because someone reminded him that crime there is actually at a 30-year low. His solution...

Don sits down with the legendary Spike Lee to talk about his new film, Highest 2 Lowest, a project Don himself makes a cameo in. Spike shares his vision for the film, the inspiration behind it, and gives us an inside look at what went into bringing it to life. From behind-the-scenes stories to the creative choices that shaped the project, it’s a candid conversation with one of the greatest storyte...

Things are heating up in Texas. Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier is literally being held on the House floor after refusing a mandatory escort. Yes, this is where we’re at, Texas Republicans playing hall monitor while trying to bulldoze through their gerrymandered maps. We’ll talk with Rep. Collier about what’s next for Texas Democrats, whether others will join her act of defiance, and what this show...

This morning, we’re heading to Texas, where the GOP’s gerrymandering circus is back in full swing. After a two-week standoff, Democrats who fled the state to block the vote are finally returning. So… what now? Does this mean the GOP gets their rigged maps, or is there still a fight to be had? And more importantly, what does this mean for the future of elections in Texas, and how will other states...

Tonight, we’re breaking down today’s Trump-Zelensky meeting. After the cringe-worthy disaster of their last sit-down, was this one any better? Did anything meaningful actually come out of it, and what does it mean for the future of the Ukraine-Russia conflict? Then we’ll shift gears to the media world, where MSNBC has rolled out a fresh rebrand. What’s changing, what’s not, and what does it say ab...

Today we're bringing you Don’s recent appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber. Don and Ari dive into Trump’s obsession with reshaping culture to fit his narrative, and what that means for the state of today’s media. They tackle the big questions: What’s really happening to journalism in this environment? And what responsibility do journalists have in the face of political pressure, disinfor...

In Washington, D.C., masked and unidentified officers violently detained a delivery driver, an incident that feels less like America and more like a bad dystopian reboot. What is this country coming to? And Trump isn’t stopping there. He has suggested he could send troops into other Democratic-led cities in a full-on authoritarian flex to control places that don’t support him. Constitutional? Not...

Don sits down with Robert F. Smith to discuss his new book exploring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they reflect on King’s vision for justice and equality, how it resonates in today’s America, and what it truly means to carry his mission forward. It’s a powerful conversation about history, impact, and the ongoing work still left to do. Learn more about...

What a week. Trump cozies up to Putin in Alaska, Melania goes to war with Hunter Biden for repeating already reported accounts of how she met Donald Trump through Epstein, and D.C. is still under military occupation. At this point, who even knows what’s coming next? It’s been chaos on overdrive, and tonight we’re breaking it all down, facts first, snark included. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s...

Don sits down with bestselling author and journalist Michael Wolff to dig into the inside story of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. How did Trump and Melania really meet, and was Epstein part of the picture? They also break down the latest twist: reports that Trump may sue Hunter Biden for repeating this explosive reporting. From the backstory to the legal threats, Wolff brings the receipts and t...

The Epstein scandal just keeps getting messier. Now Trump’s decided the best way to handle victims speaking out is to brand them all as “Democrats,” because apparently, that’s his magic eraser for any inconvenient truth. Meanwhile, the feud you didn’t have on your 2025 bingo card is heating up: Melania Trump vs. Hunter Biden. The spark? Hunter’s claims about Melania’s past ties to Epstein. It’s pe...