The Don Lemon Show

Tonight, we break down the latest Voting Rights case out of Louisiana and what it means for the future of American elections. A new Supreme Court decision just gutted the Voting Rights Act and its ability to combat racial discrimination moving forward. This comes at a critical moment, with growing fears about how election rules are being shaped ahead of the midterms and who those changes could imp...

Don is joined by Ahmed Baba to talk about the country-altering and devastating Supreme Court ruling on voting rights. This ruling will effectively kill the Voting Rights Act based on the false idea that there has been "vast social change" in the country. This is an important story that needs to be shared and discussed. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we break down the latest Voting Rights case out of Louisiana and what it means for the future of American elections. A new Supreme Court decision just gutted the Voting Rights Act, significantly limiting its ability to combat racial discrimination. Then we pivot to the ongoing rhetoric wars out of Washington. The Trump administration continues to accuse Democrats of using dangerous l...

What a day we've had, Lemon nation. The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down what remained of the Voting Rights Act. This ruling essentially deals a death blow to the nations most important civil rights law. On Capitol Hill, Pete Hegseth sat before the House Armed Services Committee and was grilled about how much money this war is costing Americans. It wasn't pretty. Join Don and guests to break...

Don sits down with political analyst and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down Pam Bondi's possible Epstein testimony, the NEWEST James Comey indictment, the indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, and how the Trump's and MAGA are ALWAYS playing the victim! 🍋 WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonSho...

This morning we come to you live with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's hearing before the House Armed Services Committee. He will attempt to answer questions about the Pentagon's budget but will likely complain, flounder, and become defensive. Also, did you see King Charles' remarks in front of Trump and his minions yesterday? His dry British humour perhaps went over their heads but we have som...

Don sits down with Matthew Belloni to unpack the rapidly shifting media landscape. From the growing consolidation of conservative influence in mainstream outlets to the broader pressures reshaping how news is produced and consumed, they break down what’s changing and why it matters. They also dive into the Trump administration’s attacks on Jimmy Kimmel and what it signals about the relationship be...

Tonight, we break down the breaking, and frankly absurd, news that former FBI Director James Comey is being indicted again… this time over a social media post that said "8647" in reference to Donald Trump. The move is already raising serious questions about proportionality, political motives, and whether this is about enforcing the law or escalating personal and political grievances to a whole new...

This morning, we break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and how quickly the narrative has shifted. From new security concerns to the administration now pushing for Trump’s long-desired White House ballroom, the political spin is already in full swing. At the same time, Donald and Melania Trump are lashing out at Jimmy Kimmel over a joke, blaming harmful rhetori...

Tonight, we break down the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, what the administration is saying, how the messaging is evolving, and what comes next. At the same time, we’ll dive into the backlash against Jimmy Kimmel after a joke about Melania Trump sparked outrage from Trump and MAGA allies who are once again calling for consequences. Joining us to break it all down is...

This morning, we break down the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the confusion that followed. An armed suspect breached a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton and opened fire, prompting Secret Service to evacuate Donald Trump and other top officials. A suspect has been taken into custody, but beyond the immediate facts, the story has quickly become more compl...

Another week of chaos, and this time, Don was on the ground in Washington, D.C. speaking directly with lawmakers to get a real sense of where things actually stand. At the same time, Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to new lows, and even some of his once most loyal supporters are beginning to distance themselves. The cracks are getting harder to ignore. Learn more about your ad choices...

Don sits down with Senator Alex Padilla for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the country and the challenges ahead. From the real-world impact of MAGA-driven policies to growing concerns about the integrity of the upcoming election, Padilla lays the stakes in this moment. What does this all mean for voters and for the future of American democracy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Another week, another round of absolute chaos. RFK Jr. faced tough questions about Donald Trump’s mental fitness, as concerns about the president’s behavior and messaging continue to grow. Meanwhile, Kash Patel is now going after The Atlantic, the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint with no clear resolution, and the broader Iran crisis continues to loom large. But it wasn’t all bad news, Democra...

Don sits down with Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva for a candid conversation about the current state of Washington and the direction of the country. Grijalva argues that many Republicans have lost their backbone in the Trump era, allowing actions and policies that are deeply harmful to go unchecked. They also discuss the conditions inside ICE detention centers and the broader concerns around immigr...

Don sits down with political commentator Keith Edwards to unpack the growing controversy around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In a moment marked by escalating attacks on the press, they ask a difficult question: should journalists attend, or does showing up risk legitimizing the very behavior they’re meant to challenge? They also address recent backlash surrounding Edwards himself after...

Tonight, we break down a moment where everything feels on the brink. Donald Trump’s approval ratings are sliding, with recent polls showing support stuck in the mid-30s as frustration grows over the Iran war and rising costs at home. At the same time, the situation in Iran remains volatile. A fragile ceasefire is holding, but barely, while there’s still no clear strategy or endgame in sight. With...

Donald Trump is getting some bad news. His approval ratings are sinking, with some polls showing support dropping into the mid-30s as frustration grows over the Iran war and rising gas prices. The economic pain is real. Gas prices have surged, and a majority of Americans now blame Trump for it. Meanwhile, public support for the war continues to erode, and even within his own party, cracks are star...

Don meets up with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam to break down the chaos coming out of the Trump administration and the growing confusion around the Iran crisis. Is the Strait of Hormuz open or effectively closed? With conflicting reports, shifting messaging, and rising global stakes, it’s getting harder to separate fact from spin. So what’s actually happening, and what does it mean for Americans a...

Tonight, Don is coming to you live from Washington, D.C. after spending the day speaking directly with lawmakers and insiders to get a real pulse on what’s happening behind the scenes. And one thing is becoming clear, the messaging coming out of this administration isn’t lining up with reality. From shifting narratives to unanswered questions, the confusion is hard to ignore. So what’s actually go...

Don sits down with Senator Richard Blumenthal to break down the latest chaos surrounding the Trump administration and the escalating situation in Iran. Blumenthal doesn’t mince words. He says the American people are being misled, with the administration’s story constantly shifting as new claims are contradicted by officials and even foreign governments. As confusion grows around the goals, strateg...

This morning, we break down the latest wave of spin, contradictions, and outright falsehoods coming from MAGA, and even from some of its former loudest supporters. From familiar talking points pushed by Karoline Leavitt and Kash Patel to a sudden wave of “we were wrong” from figures who once helped elevate Trump, the narrative is shifting fast. But is this pivot real accountability, or just a conv...

Don sits down with political analyst Mike Nellis to break down the latest chaos out of Washington from the growing controversy around Kash Patel to Donald Trump’s ever-shifting messaging. They also dig into the political shakeup in Virginia and what it could signal moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we break down a major political shift out of Virginia, where voters have approved a new redistricting map that could significantly favor Democrats heading into the next election cycle. Donald Trump is already calling foul, claiming it was “rigged.” But the outcome raises bigger questions about the strength of MAGA’s political strategy moving forward. And remember the plan Steve Bannon flo...

This morning, we break down the latest turbulence inside Trump’s orbit. Is Tulsi Gabbard on her way out? And what’s behind the growing controversy surrounding Kash Patel? As tensions rise and internal drama spills into public view, the MAGA movement once again is fracturing under pressure. But when instability drives decision-making, the consequences don’t stay contained. So what’s really happenin...