The Don Lemon Show

The Trump administration's federal funding freeze is causing quite an upset in Washington and across the country. Tonight, Don is joined by political strategist and analyst Rachel Bitecofer to break down this shocking move by the White House. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new piece in New York Magazine highlights a growing trend in "cruel kids," young people who face the world with unrelenting cruelty and cynicism. Why is more youth turning to this mindset? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on all federal aid. This will impact countless programs and institutions that rely on this funding to operate. What does this mean for the future of these programs? Why is the Trump administration so cruel? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mass deportations have started, and rather than shy away from the public eye, MAGA officials are promoting the actions with increased television coverage. Will this gain public support? Or will the cruelty inevitably turn more Americans away from Trump's agenda? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chinese app DeepSeek has released a new low-cost, open source AI model. U.S. tech stocks took a deep plunge as a result, and many are questioning the massive investments in Silicon Valley AI projects. Did Donald Trump's tech bros blow it? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week was a lot. And it looks like this week will be just as chaotic. From the removal of DEI initiatives to increasing threats of trade wars, it's no wonder Americans are feeling exhausted. Where do we go from here? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week it’s been! From unconstitutional executive orders to eyebrow-raising public statements, the first days of Donald Trump's presidency have been nothing short of chaotic. Tonight, Don is joined by Pamela Hemphill, the convicted Capitol rioter who chose to turn down Trump's pardon. Tune in for an eye opening conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Who will be the next mayor of New York City? Don Lemon sits down with two of the candidates to explore their vision for the city's future. First up, Former New York Assembly Member and DNC Vice Chair Rev. Michael Blake shares his comprehensive plan for tackling the city's biggest challenges. Then, longtime Democratic Party donor and philanthropist Whitney Tilson presents his perspective and soluti...

Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is joined by journalist, writer, and founder of Zeteo, Mehdi Hasan to dive into all the biggest news of the day. Trump has been removing security details for his political opponents. Is he putting them at risk? And what about the ongoing friction between Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Join Don and Mehdi to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Don sits down for an in depth conversation with Brian Reisinger, 4th generation farmer and author of "Land Rich Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer." They dive into the current state of the farming industry and break down how Donald Trump's immigration policies will negatively impact farms across the country. Tune in for a discussion you won't wan...

Good morning Lemon Community! Can Donald Trump run for a third term?! A republican member of the House just introduced a resolution that would allow him to do so. Will this resolution pass? And what is going on with the increasing friction between Trump and Musk? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, Don sits down with Oliver Darcy, media reporter and the author of Status to explore the current world of corporate news media. Is the corporate news world done for? What does this latest round of layoffs mean? And is mainstream media's approach to Donald Trump a factor? Tune in for a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Climate change is worsening natural disasters across this country. But Donald Trump is enacting policies that will limit aid, cut research, and exacerbate the climate crisis. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning Lemon Community! The first few days of Trump's presidency have seen a flood of sweeping orders rolling back progressive initiatives. From immigration to health research to D.E.I., these orders can have profound and devastating impacts. What can we expect next? And what can we do moving forward? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Hey there Lemon Community! Tonight, Don is joined by co-creator of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur, to dive into the debate around civility with MAGA. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good afternoon Lemon Nation! Journalist Oliver Darcy's latest reporting explores how some in the media are deciding to cover President Donald Trump's second term in office. In a stark contrast from the first four years Trump was in power, major media outlets are choosing to focus less on Trump's indiscretions and more on normalization. What is behind this sudden turn? Learn more about your ad choi...

Good morning Lemon Nation! The gaslighting continues. Trump and MAGA are trying to convince us that January 6th was a day of peace, that the violence we all saw did not happen. Will this attempt at altering the narrative work? And what is going to happen to government DEI staffers after Trump's recent order? Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Reports are coming in of immigration raids from various cities across the country. What can we expect in coming days? What can people do to protect themselves. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vivek Ramaswamy was just kicked out of DOGE and the MAGA movement. Was it because of ideological differences? Competing career interests? Nope. Reportedly, it's just because Musk and others in DOGE think Ramaswamy irritating. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, Donald Trump took the Presidential oath of office. Within hours, Trump began taking action, granting a sweeping pardon to the January 6th rioters, including those who violently assaulted police officers. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! On the very day we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, a man known for hateful and racially charged remarks takes the oath of office to be the President of the United States. But that’s not all. From bizarre moments to unsettling rhetoric, this inauguration was anything but ordinary. As the nation watched, the contradictions were impossible to ignore. What doe...

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of Donald Trump are falling on the same day—an unsettling coincidence, given that the incoming president has a history of racially charged remarks. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, equality, and unity, we’re faced with a stark reminder of how far we still have to go. The next four years will be difficult for many, but we will be t...

These next four years are not going to be easy for a lot of people. Remember to protect your peace-- you can be informed without being inundated. Don't forget that people still have the power. Stay woke Lemon Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is it!!! Only one more day under Joe Biden's presidency. Tune in for this special Sunday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where we talk through it with outspoken, transgender comedienne Flame Monroe. She'll talk about her friend Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL. She will also discuss rappers Snoop Dog, Rick Ross, Nelly etc, and the backlash they are getting for performing at Trump's inaugural ball...

Only two days of normalcy left before another Trump era begins. Also, what's up with all these Black hiphop artists performing at Trump's inaugural balls? Are they sellouts, grifters who only care about a dollar? Tune in for this Saturday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where we'll talk about how to get through it all. What can we expect and how should we approach the next four years? Learn more about...