The Don Lemon Show

Don sits down with record producer, song writer, and Founder & CEO of Fanbase, Isaac Hayes III. They dive into the recent incident where Hayes was harassed outside his home, the purpose of Fanbase, and Hayes' recent suit against Donald Trump. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 119th Congress convenes today, and one of their first tasks is to elect the House Speaker. Will Mike Johnson be re-elected? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a horrific attack in New Orleans and an explosion in Las Vegas, this holiday season seems to be marred by violence. Questions round the two acts of violence continue to emerge as authorities search for answers. What motivated each of these acts? Should we fear more violence in the coming days? How are officials responding? Tune in to hear Don break it all down! Learn more about your ad choic...

A horrific attack in New Orleans during the early hours of the New Year has left 15 dead and dozens injured. Shortly after the tragedy, Donald Trump spread false claims, suggesting that the suspect was an immigrant. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a 42-year-old U.S.-born citizen and U.S. Army veteran from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, join us for a New Year's Eve Lemon Live at 5 where Don will be joined by some of our very own Lemon Heads and Lemon Legends to break down predictions for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is happening with the Real Housewives? Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger was recently found guilty of DUI, but she is far from the first Real Housewives star to face this type of charge. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at everything that defined this unforgettable year. From campus protests to a massively consequential presidential election, Don breaks it all down as we move into 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with author, activist, and two-time presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. Williamson is currently running to be the next Democratic National Committee Chair, and she shares her vision for the Democratic Party. Where did dems go wrong in the presidential election? How can they turn the party around? Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad cho...

After last week's rift in MAGA with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy siding against much of the party, Donald Trump has finally chosen a side. How will MAGA react to Trump's decision to back Musk? Don is joined by author and Sirius XM radio host Reecie Colbert to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do people think of the alleged CEO shooter, Luigi Mangione? Don Lemon hits the streets to hear what everyday people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will be the next Democratic National Committee Chair? Could it be author and political activist Marianne Williamson? Is this the energy Dems need to turn the party around? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MAGA Civil War continues! Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are now incurring MAGA's wrath. Some are even accusing Ramaswamy of being anti-white after he took to Twitter to criticize American culture. As the party divides, will Musk and Ramaswamy be ousted from MAGA? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is MAGA turning against Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy? A social media post from Ramaswamy about American Culture has been infuriating much of MAGA's base. Will this lead to a divide in the party? Will Musk and Ramaswamy be ousted? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beyoncé's Christmas day halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens/Houston Texans game was one for the record books. This was the first time she performed her hits from her latest album, Cowboy Carter, for a live audience. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to take a look back at all the things that made the year what it was. The moves, the music...and even the memes. Join Don as he breaks down the most influential memes of 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic Party can't seem to learn from their mistakes. They consistently choose to promote candidates that many in the party feel are out of touch rather than amplifying the voices of young, talented lawmakers like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Are Dems choosing the right strategy? How can they win moving forward? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

After last week's government shutdown drama, many are questioning who is actually calling the shots. Is Elon really making the decisions? Is Trump jealous of the attention Musk is receiving? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz has been released, and it is shocking. The report details illicit drug use, illegal activity, and sex with a minor, among other things. Join Don at 10am ET to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans STILL have not been able to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown. With the deadline only hours away, the odds are high that they will not succeed. Can the shutdown be avoided? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House republicans are still struggling to agree on a plan to avoid a government shutdown. With the deadline looming, it looks like a shutdown may be imminent. Can republicans reach a deal? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government shutdown is looming after republicans rejected a plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson for a three month funding extension. This rejection came after some harsh criticism from Elon Musk. Can a shutdown be avoided? And who is calling the shots? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government shutdown is looming after republicans rejected a plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson for a three month funding extension. But where is this rejection coming from? After Elon Musk harshly criticized the bill, Trump and others piled on. Is a government shutdown inevitable? And who is really in charge? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder for the United Healthcare CEO killing. Still, many Americans find themselves relating more with him than with the victim. And this sentiment seems to cross the left-right political divide. So what is it that people relate to? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning Lemonheads! RFK Jr.'s possible nomination means that many conspiracy theories about healthcare have come to the mainstream media. Which vaccines does he want to get rid of? What is his experience with vaccines in the past? Could polio come back? Tune in to discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ratings for corporate media are plummeting along with their viewership. With ABC's recent decision to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump and the hosts of Morning Joe choosing to visit with him, many are critical of the media's credibility and authenticity. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices