The Don Lemon Show

Good morning Lemon Community! So… did you all see that wild Oval Office exchange between Trump, Vance, and Zelensky? Yeah, it was bad. The tension, the awkwardness, the downright embarrassing display from our elected officials—it was a mess. We’re here to break it all down. What does this mean for America’s standing on the world stage? How will this impact our foreign relations? Let’s get into it—...

Don sits down with comedian and content creator Suzanne Lambert, the internet’s favorite “Regina George” liberal who isn’t here to play nice. Suzanne is taking off the gloves and showing us exactly what it means to fight fire with fire. Plus, in a hilariously spot-on demonstration, she walks us through her signature MAGA girl makeup look—a transformation you won’t want to miss. Buckle up, because...

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: 🍋 Pam Bondi – Former Florida AG turned Trump’s PR parrot, specializing in defending the indefensible with...

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley joins us for her new Don Lemon Show Special...The Week With Monique! What happened this past week? And what should we focus on? Monique breaks down the Republican budget proposal and what it means for Medicaid and social services across the country. Learn more...

Join us live as we break down Economic Blackout Friday—what it is, why it’s happening, and what impact it could have. With calls to hit corporations where it hurts, this movement is gaining traction, but will it actually make a difference? Let’s talk about the strategy, the stakes, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Lemon Community! Buckle up because today is packed with news about some of the most infamous alleged predators of recent years. After all the hype, the long-awaited Epstein files dropped… only to reveal a whole lot of what we already knew—leading to MAGA infighting between Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. Meanwhile, the alleged sex-trafficking pyramid scheme peddlers, the Tate brothers, have official...

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 dives into the MAGA militias backing Donald Trump, from the Proud Boys to the Oath Keepers. Did Trump's pardon of the insurrectionists boost their power? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Good Morning Lemon Nation! What will be impacted by the new Republican budget plan? It sounds like Medicaid might be on the chopping block. All while tax cuts for the rich plunge the country further into debt. Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump held the first cabinet meeting of his second term today. But who was really in charge? With more wide-spread layoffs on the horizon, all eyes seem to be on Musk and DOGE. What does this mean for federal employees? Tonight, Don is joined by The Bulwark writer Andrew Egger to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dive into the necessity of DEI policies. Why are we even debating something that has proved to greatly benefit society? Join Jacob to break is all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It looks like there might be some cracks in MAGA's plan. People around the country are protesting the firing of federal workers. Town halls are becoming less and less comfortable for republican lawmakers. Is MAGA rejecting it's leaders? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! Tonight, Don is joined by January 6th Police Officer, Michael Fanone. After a recent run in with Proud Boy troll Enrique Tarrio, Fanone is speaking out and slamming Trump and his administration's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If this second Trump administration seems more chaotic, more conspiratorial, more untethered from reality than the first—it's because it is. And we have a new cast of characters to thank for that. Some of the internet's most deranged far-right influencers seem to have quite a bit of influence in this new Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's evening show amid plans to overhaul their programming. But she wasn't the only one to get the ax. Alex Wagner, Ayman Mohyeldin, Jonathan Capehart, Katie Phang and Jose Diaz-Balart all had their shows canceled. What does this mean for the future of the network? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Don for a very special Lemon Live Watch Party as we bid farewell to the incredible Joy Reid. We’ll be watching her final episode of Reid Out live, so let’s laugh, cry, and celebrate Joy’s journey together. Grab your favorite drink, join the conversation, and let’s make this a memorable send-off. Don’t miss out—see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is joined by Rep. Eric Swalwell to break down all the latest in Washington. What are the democrats doing to fight back? Join Don, Rep. Swalwell, and our Lemon Legends to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wokeness is dead. It has been killed by Donald Trump. What comes next??? That would be #DarkWoke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's evening show amid plans to overhaul their programming. Is this part of a larger media shakeup? What is behind the decision, and what is next for Joy Reid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Don for his Sunday special edition of Lemon Live at 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with Thomas Chatterton Williams, American cultural critic and author for The Atlantic to discuss the rise of what he calls, the woke right. Is MAGA the new language police? Join Don and Thomas to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: 🍋 Elon Musk - Billionaire baby man and part-time internet troll Elon Musk 🍋 Steve Bannon - Least showere...

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley joins us for a new Don Lemon Show Special...The Week With Monique! Many of you have been asking, "With everything happening to our government, what can we do?" Monique is here to answer that question, so tune in to hear her br...

This week Donald Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. But Ukraine was not even given a seat at the negotiation table. After Trump's claims that Zelensky is a dictator (a term he has never used for Putin), many are wondering...are we the bad guys now? Is America no longer a force for good on the global stage? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more abo...

MAGA continues to claim they are not the party of fascism, but evidence seems to suggest otherwise. CPAC is filled with problematic and worrisome quotes and actions, from Elon Musk with a chainsaw to yet another salute?! Is this enough to get people outraged? Tune in to hear Don break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is dissent illegal now? It is starting to look like that may be the goal. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia received a letter from the Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him over criticisms of Elon Musk. Is this legal? How did we get to this point? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices