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Joining the discussion are Jay Jurden, a witty stand-up comedian, and Michael Fanone, a former officer turned activist. They delve into the unexpected blossoming of Trump's admiration for Zohran Mamdani during their Oval Office encounter. The conversation takes a comedic turn as Jay unpacks the absurdity of Trump’s affection, while Michael emphasizes the crucial need for accountability amidst rising political violence. Their insights into activism, protests, and the implications of such political dynamics keep the conversation spicy and thought-provoking!

This morning we’re diving into Donald Trump’s ongoing, unstoppable crash-out. His poll numbers are tanking, the economy under his watch is sputtering, he’s threatening Democratic lawmakers for giving troops a basic civics reminder, and the Epstein file scandal is clinging to him like static. The man is panicking, and it shows. Meanwhile, his administration is out here trying every lie, every spin, every last-minute distraction they can dream up, and absolutely none of it is landing. The country is finally starting to see Donald Trump for exactly what he’s been this whole time: a loser. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don chats with journalist and political analyst Ahmed Baba for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the nation and the growing tension surrounding the Epstein Files. With the bill to release the files being passed, many are wondering...will the files actually be released in full? Or will Donald Trump try to limit or delay what the public gets to see? Don and Ahmed break down the political maneuvering, the sudden shift in messaging from Trump’s circle, and the increasingly obvious attempts to steer the national conversation away from Epstein altogether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we’re breaking down Donald Trump’s latest Truth Social tirade, several posts where he suggests that Democratic members of Congress should be arrested or even killed. This escalation comes in response to a video from several veterans turned lawmakers reminding military members that they are not obligated to follow unlawful orders, a basic pillar of U.S. military law. Trump took offense, twisted their message, and is now making reckless statements that could put these lawmakers’ lives in real danger. This isn’t political spin, it’s dangerous rhetoric from the man who holds the highest office in the country. And tonight, we won’t be discussing it alone. We’ll be joined by our very own Lemon Legends, who will weigh in on the chaos, the implications, and just how serious this moment really is. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! The views expressed here do not reflect the views, policies or positions of Don Lemon, The Don Lemon Show or Lemon Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down Donald Trump’s latest Truth Social meltdown, several disturbing posts in which he suggests that Democratic members of Congress should be arrested or even killed. Yes, you read that right. This all stems from a video made by several military veteran lawmakers advising military members that they are not obligated to follow unlawful orders, a basic principle of U.S. military law. But Trump twisted their message into an attack on himself and is now making wild, incendiary claims online that could put these lawmakers’ lives in real danger. Don lays out what was actually said, why Trump’s reaction is so dangerous, and what this escalation reveals about his mindset and the growing threat to democratic institutions and elected officials. This isn’t politics as usual. This is a warning sign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein scandal is far from over. Donald Trump has now signed the order to release the files, but if you think that means full transparency, think again. Statements from Pam Bondi and other Trump officials are raising major red flags about possible loopholes, restrictions, and last-minute excuses to keep certain documents hidden. Meanwhile, Trump is already calling for investigations into some of the names mentioned in the files…all Democrats, of course, never mind that his own name appears over 1,000 times. Will all the files actually be released? Will Donald Trump try to block or edit what comes out? Will everyone named face real accountability, or will MAGA weaponize this for political revenge while ignoring anything tied to Trump himself? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we’re diving into Pam Bondi’s absolutely disastrous press conference where she dodged and danced around every question, somehow managing to say nothing at all. It was a mess, and it raised even bigger questions about what the Trump administration is planning next. Are they preparing to block the release of the Epstein files? Are they trying to limit what the public gets to see? We’ll break down her evasive answers, the political signals she tried (and failed) to send, and what all of this might mean for transparency, accountability, and the fight to get these files released. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by friend of the show Dr. Frita to break down two horrific recent cases in which Black women in labor were denied the medical care they needed. In one instance, a woman was turned away from the hospital entirely and forced to deliver her baby in her car. Dr. Frita explains why these are not isolated incidents, but part of a much larger and deeply rooted problem: a medical system that routinely minimizes, dismisses, and fails to take Black women’s pain seriously. These stories reflect a pattern of medical racism that can be traumatizing and even deadly. Together, Don and Dr. Frita discuss what went wrong, why it keeps happening, and why calling out these failures is essential if we want real change and accountability in America’s healthcare system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we’re taking a closer look at something we haven’t seen in a long, long time: Republicans are finally starting to turn on Donald Trump. His approval rating is sliding, key allies are distancing themselves, and a few lawmakers, the same ones who used to trip over each other to defend him, are suddenly finding their spines. So what’s going on? Is this the beginning of the end for MAGA? Are people finally realizing that Trump is a lame-duck president with shrinking influence and even fewer allies? Join us live as we break down the shifts inside the GOP, the public polling, the panic behind the scenes, and what this unraveling could mean for 2026 and beyond. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we’re going live to break down the big news out of the House: the bill to release the Epstein files has officially passed, and it wasn’t just bipartisan, it was nearly unanimous. Only one member voted no. This is a major hurdle cleared, even though the bill still needs to get through the Senate. So what happens next? Will the names in these files finally face real accountability? And with Donald Trump suddenly insisting he’s for releasing the files, will he actually allow it to happen once the documents land on his desk? We’ll go through the vote, the reactions, the political fallout, and what this could mean for survivors, for Congress, and for anyone tied to Epstein’s network. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and get up to 50% off during Beam’s Cyber Sale. You can grab Dream for just $32.50—But here’s the catch—Dream is only available at this price until it sells out. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices