The Don Lemon Show

Don breaks down the growing backlash to Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, a pick that is drawing criticism not just from Democrats, but from Republicans as well. When even GOP lawmakers are openly questioning a nominee’s qualifications, you know there’s a story. 😳 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Pelley is out. This morning, Don dives into the fallout from Pelley's firing and the slow death of the CBS and 60 Minutes legacy. Is this another sign that journalism is losing its fight against MAGA political pressure? Joined by Dylan Byers, Tara Setmayer, and Scott MacFarlane, we'll break down what it all means for the future of news, truth, and accountability. This episode is sponsored by...

Tonight, we're diving into the latest scandalous headlines coming out of Washington, and let's just say some politicians seem a lot more focused on their personal lives than the people's business. 😳 The drama, the hypocrisy, the endless bad decisions... what is going on in DC? Don breaks it all down. 🔥🍿 This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go wit...

Don sits down once again with the hilarious Jennifer Welch, co-host of I've Had It, for a conversation on the endlessly tacky decor that Donald Trump has forced this country to endure. A UFC arena on the White House lawn, a golden Oval Office, the destruction of the East Wing to build an absurdly large ballroom, a Trump Arch!? Why does everything this man touch turn to gold and then die? How much...

This morning, we dive into the race for Los Angeles mayor where former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running. A celebrity with no real governing experience launching a political campaign based largely on fame and media attention? Haven't we seen this movie before? 😳🍿 This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button...

Tonight, Trump’s controversial slush fund appears to be dead, and the biggest surprise? His own party may have killed it. 😳 Then Don is joined by Barbara F. Walter to discuss the growing political division in America and the question many people are increasingly asking: how worried should we be about where this country is headed? The chaos is growing. Tune in. 🔥 Read more from Barbara F. Walter...

Don reacts to the outrageous moment Minnesota Republicans held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the man convicted of murdering George Floyd. Seriously... what the hell is going on here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's big summer celebrations are turning into a summer headache. 😳 Artists are backing out, organizers are scrambling, and the administration appears to be in full panic mode. What was supposed to be a victory lap is looking more and more like a public relations disaster. Tune in. 🔥🍿 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified ther...

Today, we look back at the chaos: construction begins on Trump’s UFC spectacle at the White House, Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in a bitter GOP primary battle, a court strikes down Alabama’s congressional map, and the Justice Department launches a new investigation involving E. Jean Carroll. Corruption, culture wars, legal drama, and political chaos, we break down what it all means and what to w...

What a week. 😳 Tonight, we look back at some of the biggest stories making headlines: a major update in Don’s legal case, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to impose a 100% tax on controversial slush fund payouts, growing questions about Trump’s health following another Walter Reed visit, and the CBS scholarship winner who took the stage and then publicly blasted the network. Corruption, co...

Don sits down with the hilarious Jennifer Welch, co-host of I've Had It, for a brutally funny conversation about the seemingly endless stream of scandals, hypocrisy, and jaw-dropping headlines coming out of MAGA world. Why does the party that talks the most about "family values" keep finding itself at the center of these stories? Jennifer and Don have some thoughts, and they are not holding back....

This morning, we dive into the growing fallout at CBS as the network faces criticism from all sides, and then came the moment nobody saw coming. A student took the mic, took the check, and then called out CBS live. 😳 We are joined by upcoming Georgetown student and recipient of the Mike Wallace memorial scholarship Santiago Campos and Mabel Kabani and Wren Woodson of the Newsgirls podcast. This e...

Tonight is going to be absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. 🔥 Don is joined by the one and only D. L. Hughley, who is taking aim at Trump, MAGA, the chaos, the hypocrisy… and honestly, nobody is safe from this roast. Expect sharp jokes, brutal honesty, and zero patience for the nonsense. Then comedian Reese Waters joins the show for even more political hilarity as they break down the ins...

Don sits down with sports journalist Pablo Torre to break down why the New York Knicks’ playoff run has become more than basketball, it’s become therapy for New York City. 😭🏀 The Knicks finally gave the city something joyful, chaotic, and unifying to rally around… and now Donald Trump says he might show up to the Finals. Please. No. Can we have ONE thing without it turning into a political circu...

This morning, we ask the question many frustrated voters have been screaming for months: are Democrats finally growing a spine? 😳 After years of watching Trump and MAGA bulldoze norms, some Democrats are finally starting to fight back harder, and about time. We break down the latest political pushback, the shifting strategy, and whether the party is finally realizing that playing nice clearly isn...

Breaking developments tonight in Don Lemon’s arrest case, and the implications could go far beyond one person. Free speech, press freedom, and political retaliation are all on the table. Founder of the Legal AF Podcast Michael Popok joins us to break it all down. You won't want to miss this! This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off....

Don is joined by Mike Nellis to discuss last night's Republican primary in Texas. Trump-backed and scandal-plagued Ken Paxton crushed Trump foe John Cornyn which could prove advantageous to the Democratic candidate, James Talarico. Can an impeached Attorney General defeat a young pastor? Texas voters will decide in November. Tune in Lemon Nation! 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

This morning, we dive into the growing parade of corruption, scandal, and extremism shaping today’s Republican Party. We start with Ken Paxton, whose long history of legal troubles, ethics investigations, and corruption allegations has many comparing his political playbook directly to Donald Trump’s. And somehow… that seems to be helping him, not hurting him. What does it say about the state of Am...

Tonight, we break down the major redistricting setbacks handed to Trump allies in Alabama and South Carolina as courts continue pushing back against maps designed to weaken Black political power and representation. Don is joined by author and professor Eddie Glaude to break down what these decisions mean for democracy, voting rights, and the political future of the country. This episode is brought...

This morning, we dive into the latest chaos surrounding Iran after yet another supposed “peace deal” appears to be falling apart amid renewed strikes, threats, and escalating tensions. So much for stability. And then there’s Donald Trump. After another trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and increasing public scrutiny over his health, more people are openly questioning his physica...

Don sits down with Kara Swisher at the Truth Tellers Summit for a brutally honest conversation about the state of media, the rise of independent journalism, and how Don ended up forging his own path outside the corporate news machine. This episode is sponsored by Mars Men. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com...

Don goes OFF on Donald Trump’s bizarre Memorial Day behavior after the former president spent the holiday ranting on Truth Social, demanding peace deals, attacking critics, and insulting huge swaths of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning is going OFF. 🔥 Don sits down with comedian Godfrey to break down the outrage over the Kevin Hart roast and ask the obvious question: it’s a ROAST… what exactly were people expecting? 😳 They also dive into the lack of representation for Black comedians in mainstream spaces, culture wars in comedy, and the increasingly bizarre trend of people of color embracing MAGA politics. Sharp t...

Another chaotic week is behind us, and the cracks are getting harder to ignore. Trump’s approval ratings are sliding fast, the fallout from Thomas Massie’s loss is sending shockwaves through the Republican Party, and what looked like a major MAGA victory may actually create new headaches for Trump down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another absolutely chaotic week is in the books. From Trump’s absurd IRS settlement drama to the $1.8 billion slush fund for allies and loyalists, the corruption headlines just keep getting worse. Meanwhile, there was at least some hopeful news: Keisha Lance Bottoms scored a major primary victory and could now become the first Black woman governor in American history. Learn more about your ad choi...