

The Don Lemon Show
Lemon Media Network
With three decades of award-winning journalism and storytelling behind him, Don Lemon takes his signature style and outspoken truth-telling to a new platform with The Don Lemon Show. Don welcomes a variety of guests and newsmakers to his show, with topics spanning everything from social issues and race to pop-culture and current events. Each episode will also feature Don’s personal take on the stories and topics that are shaping our lives and conversations. Expect his insightful commentary to go beyond the news of the day, getting to the heart of what really matters and helping his audience have a better understanding of the world around them. The Don Lemon Show is available on YouTube, as well as all audio and video platforms.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 20min
LEMON DROP | MAGA's Power Grab!
Don sits down with Ahmed Baba for a candid conversation about the state of America under MAGA’s grip. From slashing key positions at the CDC to deploying troops in the streets of D.C., it’s clear they’re grabbing for power anywhere they can. And for anyone who dares to dissent? A pink slip.
It’s a conversation about control, consequences, and what this all means for the future of democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Jen Psaki Responds to Critics LIVE! - August 28th, 2025
Tonight, we’re joined by Jen Psaki to break down the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis, and to respond to some of the absurd commentary on the tragedy. Because of course, instead of solutions, MAGA serves up nonsense.
Then we’ll be joined by Dr. Frita to dive into the latest bombshell out of the CDC, where RFK Jr. and the MAGA crowd are trying to reshape public health policy. Spoiler: it’s not about science, facts, or even common sense. It’s pure ideology dressed up as policy, and the fallout could be catastrophic.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 10min
LEMON DROP | DON'T LOOK AWAY: Gaza Famine Tragedy
The famine in Gaza is man-made, and it’s happening in real time. UN experts have confirmed famine conditions, yet leaders deny what the world can see: starving children, destroyed hospitals, silenced journalists.
Don breaks down why this is not defense, but policy, and why refusing to see the truth makes us complicit in the lie.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 9min
HOT TOPICS | MAGA’s Deadly Agenda: Politics Over Lives - August 28th, 2025
This morning, we’re looking at how MAGA’s policies aren’t just reckless, they’re deadly. First, the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis. Will it lead to meaningful legislation to prevent the next one? Of course not. Just another round of empty “thoughts and prayers” while nothing changes.
Then we turn to the bombshell news out of the CDC, where RFK Jr. and the MAGA crowd are pushing to reshape public health policy. But these changes are not based on science, facts, or even basic logic. It’s ideology over evidence, and the consequences could be catastrophic.
Because under MAGA, it’s never safety first. It’s politics first, lives second.
This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511
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Aug 28, 2025 • 32min
LEMON DROP | THIS IS A CRISIS! Another School Shooting
Don sits down with Mike Nellis for a candid conversation about the state of America in this moment, including the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis that has shaken the nation. Together, they unpack the tragedy, the response, and what it says about where we are and where we go from here.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 19min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Tragedy - August 27th, 2025
Tonight, we’re covering the horrific breaking news out of Minneapolis, where a shooting at a Catholic school has left a community devastated. Reports now confirm that the shooter was transgender, a detail already being weaponized in public discourse.
The real question is: will this tragedy finally move lawmakers toward common-sense gun legislation, or will it be used by MAGA voices to fuel more division and hate? We’ll discuss what comes next, and what can be done to prevent these kinds of heartbreaking tragedies in the future.
Our thoughts tonight are with the victims, their families, and the entire Minneapolis community.
This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511
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Aug 27, 2025 • 35min
LEMON DROP | Trump's Actions Are Un-American!
Don and Michael Cohen sit down for their weekly chat to unpack the latest chaos coming out of the Trump administration. This week, they dive into the outrageous actions by ICE officers and Trump’s disturbing attempts to federalize law enforcement and the military in Washington, D.C.
What he’s doing isn’t just reckless, it’s downright un-American. Don and Michael break it all down.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
HOT TOPICS | Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fascist Glaze Fest - August 27th, 2025
This morning, we’re breaking down Trump’s absolutely unhinged cabinet meeting, a three-hour spectacle that looked less like governing and more like a loyalty pageant. One by one, his cabinet members took turns showering him with praise in a display that felt straight out of North Korea’s playbook, not the United States of America.
What have we come to? And more importantly, where are their spines? Let’s talk about it.
This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511
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This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%
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Aug 27, 2025 • 24min
LEMON DROP | Michael Fanone DESTROYS Trump Over D.C. Troops!
Don sat down with friend of the show and former MPD officer Michael Fanone for an unfiltered talk about Trump, troops in D.C., and what he would do if he were on duty in D.C. today.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 10min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | F This Fascist! Trump's Deranged Cabinet Meeting - August 26th, 2025
Tonight, we’re breaking down Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting. Yes, more than three hours of chaos, delusion, and dictator cosplay. In between the usual round of butt-kissing from his loyalists, Trump mused (again) about being a dictator, bragged he can “do whatever he wants” as president, and doubled down on one unconstitutional policy after another.
What even was this meeting? Governance? Theater? Group therapy for fragile egos? Either way, it was a spectacle, and we’re here to unpack every absurd minute of it.
This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511
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This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon
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