The Don Lemon Show

Don sits down with Ahmed Baba for a deep dive into the latest political chaos, from Trump’s National Guard occupation of D.C. over crime that doesn’t actually exist, to the escalating fight in Texas. They break down why it’s critical to keep pushing back against these power grabs and what’s at stake if we don’t. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and...

California is officially jumping into the fight against Trump and MAGA’s racist, unconstitutional gerrymandering schemes in Texas and beyond. Governor Gavin Newsom spoke out today, calling for action, and it’s clear: the gloves are off. Democrats are finally showing some fight. Joining us to break it all down are Reecie Colbert and our very own Lemon Legends. From the legal battles to the politica...

Don sits down with a former broadcast executive and TV producer to talk about her new venture, ShopRedBag, a marketplace to fight back against the wave of DEI rollbacks, giving consumers a place to discover and support diverse brands. They discuss why backing these brands matters now more than ever, the rapidly shifting media landscape, and where the industry is headed. From the challenges of the...

This morning, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs. Remember all the chatter in D.C. about Biden’s cognitive state? Has anyone stopped to examine Trump’s? His rants have always been unhinged, but lately they’re reading less like a political speech and more like an escaped patient from the memory ward. Case in point: his bizarre remarks at the Kennedy Center, which were… something. And now,...

Don sits down for another episode of The Lemon Cohen Report, where he and Michael Cohen dig into what Cohen knew, and what he didn’t, about the allegations against Donald Trump. It’s candid, revealing, and full of behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any f...

This morning, we’re joined by Rep. Jolanda Jones to break down the mess in Texas-GOP gerrymandering, the redistricting power grab, and Governor Abbott’s latest moves. Can Texas Democrats hold the line? What’s next in this fight? And how do we stop this blatantly unconstitutional scheme? Then, attorney and TV host Symone Redwine joins us to unpack the breaking news about Wendy Williams. From politi...

Tonight, Don is breaking down the chaos: Trump’s authoritarian move to take control of the D.C. police, deploy the National Guard in the city, and even threaten to do the same in other blue cities. Oh, and his new pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics? They’re suggesting we just… suspend the jobs report. Because apparently, if the numbers make you look bad, you can just hide them. WTF is hap...

This morning, we’re diving headfirst into the madness. First up: Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in D.C. to “combat crime” (which has actually been dropping for years) and to clear out homeless people...because why have even an ounce of humanity when you can flex authoritarian muscle instead? We’ll also dig into the redistricting fight, what’s at stake for the future of elections, and al...

Earlier today, Trump held an unhinged press conference announcing his plans to take federal control of the D.C. police and deploy the National Guard in the nation’s capital. His justification? “Crime.” The reality? D.C.’s crime stats are at their lowest in years, a detail he conveniently left out. Tonight, we’re joined by Symone Redwine and Jolly to break down the authoritarian vibes, the politica...

Trump is reportedly considering deploying the National Guard in D.C. to combat crime and remove homeless people. Yes, you read that right, using military force to disappear the most vulnerable. What is this fascist nonsense? He’s holding a press conference on it this morning, and we’re here with all the breaking news and context he won’t give you. Then we’ll pivot to the latest redistricting updat...

Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down the news of the day starting with MAGA’s Olympic-level hypocrisy over Texas Democrats leaving the state. (Reminder: Mike Johnson literally sent the House home to avoid an Epstein vote. But sure, tell us more about “doing your job.”) They also dig into the state of Democratic messaging, why it so often feels scattered, and what it’s going to take for t...

It’s been one of those weeks where reality felt like a bad TV script, so naturally, we’re doing a Week in Review special. From the never-ending Epstein-Trump scandal (and the meeting that was… then wasn’t… then totally was) to the Texas redistricting power grab, ICE lowering its hiring bar, and that brutal new South Park episode, we’re covering it all. Joining us is the one and only Godfrey, comed...

Don sits down with Texas State Rep. James Talarico, one of the Democratic lawmakers who recently left the state in a bold move to block the GOP’s latest push for racially discriminatory gerrymandering. They break down the high-stakes fight in Texas, what’s driving it, why it matters, and what’s really at stake for voters’ rights and the future of democracy. In a moment when taking a stand has neve...

This morning, we start in Texas, where the GOP’s latest redistricting scheme is a masterclass in gerrymandering, and they’re not stopping there. The MAGA playbook is clear: rig the maps, rig the elections, and then roll it out to as many states as possible. Democracy, but make it optional. Then, we’ll dig into the latest jobs numbers and the state of the economy with Sam Caucci, founder and CEO of...

Welp… the Epstein meeting saga just keeps getting weirder. First, reports said top Trump officials were gathering to strategize damage control. Then JD Vance called it “fake news.” Now? Turns out it did happen after all. These people couldn’t keep their story straight if you stapled it to them. Meanwhile, in Texas, the redistricting fight is hitting a dangerous new level. Senator John Cornyn says...

Well, well, well, the big Epstein strategy meeting hosted by JD Vance? Canceled. Yep, the same meeting CNN reported was set for last night to help Team Trump figure out how to contain the Epstein fallout. Now they’re claiming it was “never going to happen.” Sure. Let's unpack the chaos, the walk-backs, and what this says about just how panicked Trump World really is behind the scenes. Then we shif...

The internet is in full meltdown mode over the new American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, but is all the outrage actually missing the point? Don breaks down the backlash, unpacks what’s really fueling it, and explains why letting distractions like this dominate the conversation only helps the people in power stay unaccountable. Let’s refocus. There’s more at stake than denim and headlines. Th...

Tonight, the Trump-Epstein-Ghislaine triangle of sleaze gets even messier. Ghislaine Maxwell, yes, that Ghislaine, convicted of trafficking minors, has reportedly told the Justice Department she “never saw” Trump do anything concerning with Epstein. Oh great, nothing to worry about then! Just taking the word of a convicted sex trafficker. Totally normal. Meanwhile, Trump’s top aides are huddling b...

Don sits down with the legendary Judge Glenda Hatchett for a powerful conversation about the growing lawlessness surrounding the Trump administration. From the explosive revelations about the Epstein files to the disturbing whispers of a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, nothing is off the table. They unpack the firehose of chaos coming out of Washington, where corruption is the norm, accoun...

The White House is scrambling, and we mean full-blown, emergency-meeting, panic-mode scrambling. Word is they’re holding a closed-door strategy session later today to figure out how to handle the growing Epstein scandal, which is quickly becoming a political nightmare. When your frontrunner’s name is all over the files... yeah, you might want to workshop a better plan than “distract and deny.” We’...

Is Howard Stern next on the media chopping block? Don sits down with Senior Investigations & Exclusives Reporter for The Sun, Jessica Finn, to explore the rumors that SiriusXM may be preparing to cancel The Howard Stern Show as his contract nears its end. In this conversation, they dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes, why Stern’s potential cancellation matters, and whether we’re see...

Texas Democrats packed their bags and peaced out to block a GOP-led redistricting vote, and honestly, who can blame them? The proposed map is a textbook case of gerrymandering, designed to rig future elections. But this isn't just about Texas. Other states are now eyeing similar moves, raising the question: where does this end? And more importantly, what can (and should) Democrats be doing to stop...

Texas Democrats have left the building...literally. In a bold move to block the GOP’s latest power grab (aka redistricting), they fled the state. Now, Republicans are throwing a full-blown tantrum and have voted to arrest them for daring to stand in the way. Are Democrats finally growing a spine? It’s looking that way. We’re joined by Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones to break down what’s really going on,...

We’re starting with some breaking nonsense: Pam Bondi has convened a grand jury to possibly hand down indictments against Barack Obama and members of his administration. Yes, really. This is not The Onion, it’s just Trump World desperately trying to turn up the distraction dial to 100. Meanwhile, Trump himself is cracking under the weight of the Epstein scandal. His name is in the files, the walls...

Trump's Epstein Derangement Syndrome is hitting new levels. The latest jobs report came out, and surprise, the numbers didn’t flatter him. So what’s his solution? Fire the top labor official. Because obviously, when reality doesn't match the narrative, you just eliminate the messenger. Classic stable genius move. With the Epstein scandal boiling over and his name plastered all over the files, Trum...