The Don Lemon Show

For once, there’s some good news for the Dems. Wisconsin voters just delivered a major win in the Supreme Court race—despite Elon Musk throwing his money at it, the people proved elections can’t be bought. And Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech? Finally, a Democrat standing up and doing something with real conviction. But before we get too comfortable, let’s talk about the clouds on the...

Don sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air, the one and only Larry Wilmore, to unpack the drama surrounding Amber Ruffin’s sudden cancellation from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What does this say about who gets a platform in political comedy? Why are certain voices still considered too “risky” for the establishment? And how do comedians navig...

Senator Cory Booker took to the floor with a surprise filibuster—and it’s got everyone talking. Is this a bold stand for democracy, or political theater with no real payoff? Don breaks down what prompted Booker’s marathon speech, what he’s fighting for, and whether this move will shift the conversation—or just fade into the noise of a chaotic week in Washington. Join us live as we unpack the messa...

Has Hillary Clinton finally been vindicated? In a sharp new New York Times op-ed, Hillary Clinton delivers a scathing critique of the Signal-gate scandal—and she’s not pulling punches. After years of being dragged through the mud over her emails, the MAGA crowd’s sudden silence (or spin) is as hypocritical as it is infuriating. But beyond the double standard, the real issue is national security. T...

The U.S. is deporting people straight into El Salvador’s brutal prison system—and now the administration has admitted it made at least one mistake. But how many others have been swept up without due process, without evidence, and without a chance to defend themselves? This morning, Don breaks down the disturbing truth behind these deportations, the human cost of these policies, and what it says ab...

Don sits down with writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine Jim Rutenberg to dive into Trump's relationship with the media. Is the press still free? Or has Trump damaged it beyond repair? And how did this all start? Join Don and Jim to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next 48 hours could reshape everything. Between Tuesday’s high-stakes special election in Wisconsin and Wednesday’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’—Trump’s dramatic name for the day his new tariffs kick in—the vibes across the country are about to shift hard. Don breaks down how these two flashpoints could drastically impact public perception of the Trump administration, MAGA momentum, and the mood...

Trump says he’s not joking about running for a third term—and yes, he meant it. It’s unconstitutional, but since when has that stopped MAGA? As outrage grows across the country—from fiery town hall protests to Tesla takedown rallies—Don breaks down what this means for 2028, the Constitution, and whether the far-right is gearing up to toss the rulebook altogether. Buckle up, Lemon Nation—this one’s...

Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we’ve got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week’s Sour Lemon? You decide! Here are the nominees: 🍋 Pete Hegseth – Signal shit-stirrer and full-time flag-waver, part-time functioning alcoholic. 🍋 Mike W...

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! This week, Trump signed an executive order to reshape voter laws in the U.S. How will this impact voters? What should you do to be prepared? Join Monique as she breaks it all down! Learn more about your ad choi...

Lemon Nation, today’s show is packed—and it starts with a disturbing trend: student protesters, here legally on visas, are being detained simply for speaking out. It's a chilling attack on free speech and due process, and it's happening right now. This brings us to puppy-killer Kristi Noem, who decided a photo op at a brutal Salvadoran prison was somehow a flex. Spoiler: it was just plain cruel. A...

We’re not just imagining it—Americans are actually getting dumber. This isn’t just about MAGA slogans or the rise of conspiracy theories. A growing body of research shows that across all ages and demographics, test scores in reading comprehension, math, and basic problem-solving are dropping fast. From kids in classrooms to adults in the workplace, the numbers are clear: something is going very wr...

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Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara looks at the nonsense around Signalgate and the national security threats it poses. But the security failures don't end there? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lemon Nation, it’s a wild news day and we’ve got a stacked show for you.🔥 We’re diving into the Atlantic’s bombshell story now being called Signalgate—where Trump’s team accidentally added a reporter to a group chat discussing military strikes. It's a scandal most people are pretty concerned about...that is unless you believe MAGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Let's talk about a moment that’s been making waves across Washington — one that you may feel conflicted about. At a Human Rights Campaign dinner, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels.” Yes, the joke missed the mark, but the outrage from MAGA is absurdly hypocritical. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Lemon Nation, we’re back again—because this story just keeps getting messier. The war plan group chat scandal is blowing up, and now the big question is: who’s getting fired? Senator Marco Rubio is already throwing Mike Waltz under the bus, and the blame game inside Trump’s circle has officially begun. Will anyone actually be held accountable? Or will it be more finger-pointing and gaslighting whi...

Lemon Nation, we’re back with an explosive update to the Signal war chat story: the actual group chats where Trump’s national security team accidentally added a reporter while discussing U.S. war plans have now been released! The messages show just how careless, chaotic, and dangerously unserious these so-called leaders really are. We’re talking about real-time discussions of military strikes in Y...

Let's take a deep dive into one of Trump’s lesser-discussed obsessions: expansionism—his fascination with adding territory to the U.S. and taking over other countries. From floating the idea of buying Greenland to making eyebrow-raising comments about Canada and the Panama Canal, it’s not just bluster—it’s rooted in something deeper. Don explores how this imperial fantasy traces back to Trump’s ad...

Lemon Nation, this is beyond reckless—it's dangerous. As we’ve been covering since the story first broke, The Atlantic reports that Trump’s national security team accidentally texted a reporter their war plans through a group chat. Yes, they actually included a journalist in a live thread about upcoming U.S. military strikes in Yemen. This isn’t just incompetence—it’s a full-blown national securit...

In this Lemon Drop, Don breaks down Trump’s latest stunt: revoking the security clearances of his political rivals. It’s an unprecedented move—one that reeks of authoritarianism and political payback. But as dangerous as it is, it’s also a distraction. Another shiny object meant to pull focus from legal trouble, policy failure, and the chaos surrounding his administration. Don unpacks what this me...

Lemon Nation, this one is next-level incompetence. According to a wild new report from The Atlantic, Trump’s national security team—yes, the people in charge of military operations—accidentally added a reporter to a group chat about upcoming U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. You read that right: they texted their war plans to the press. We’re talking about a White House so careless, so chaotic, it makes a...

Lemon Nation, you’re not gonna believe this one—actually, you might. According to a new bombshell from The Atlantic, members of Trump’s national security team accidentally texted a reporter their war plans. Yes, really. They literally included a journalist in a group chat discussing upcoming military strikes in Yemen. How does this even happen? And from the same people who screamed about Hillary C...

Lemon Nation, the outrage in America is boiling over—and for good reason. From AOC and Bernie Sanders hitting the road with their ‘Fight Oligarchy’ tour, to the growing wave of Tesla protests and vandalism, people across the country are fed up and speaking out. Meanwhile, Trump is busy fighting the courts, attacking judges, and pushing this country deeper into chaos with every unhinged post. The p...

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education? What does this mean for students across the country? Join Monique as she breaks it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...