The Don Lemon Show

This morning, we’re heading to Texas, where the GOP’s gerrymandering circus is back in full swing. After a two-week standoff, Democrats who fled the state to block the vote are finally returning. So… what now? Does this mean the GOP gets their rigged maps, or is there still a fight to be had? And more importantly, what does this mean for the future of elections in Texas, and how will other states respond? Because if Texas pulls it off, you can bet MAGA lawmakers elsewhere will be taking notes. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re breaking down today’s Trump-Zelensky meeting. After the cringe-worthy disaster of their last sit-down, was this one any better? Did anything meaningful actually come out of it, and what does it mean for the future of the Ukraine-Russia conflict? Then we’ll shift gears to the media world, where MSNBC has rolled out a fresh rebrand. What’s changing, what’s not, and what does it say about the state of cable news right now? This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're bringing you Don’s recent appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber. Don and Ari dive into Trump’s obsession with reshaping culture to fit his narrative, and what that means for the state of today’s media. They tackle the big questions: What’s really happening to journalism in this environment? And what responsibility do journalists have in the face of political pressure, disinformation, and the nonstop spin cycle? It’s a sharp, candid conversation about the media, the message, and the moment we’re in. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Washington, D.C., masked and unidentified officers violently detained a delivery driver, an incident that feels less like America and more like a bad dystopian reboot. What is this country coming to? And Trump isn’t stopping there. He has suggested he could send troops into other Democratic-led cities in a full-on authoritarian flex to control places that don’t support him. Constitutional? Not really. Dangerous? Absolutely. Let's break it all down, because if this is the new “law and order,” we should all be very concerned. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Robert F. Smith to discuss his new book exploring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they reflect on King’s vision for justice and equality, how it resonates in today’s America, and what it truly means to carry his mission forward. It’s a powerful conversation about history, impact, and the ongoing work still left to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a week. Trump cozies up to Putin in Alaska, Melania goes to war with Hunter Biden for repeating already reported accounts of how she met Donald Trump through Epstein, and D.C. is still under military occupation. At this point, who even knows what’s coming next? It’s been chaos on overdrive, and tonight we’re breaking it all down, facts first, snark included. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s unpack the madness together. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with bestselling author and journalist Michael Wolff to dig into the inside story of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. How did Trump and Melania really meet, and was Epstein part of the picture? They also break down the latest twist: reports that Trump may sue Hunter Biden for repeating this explosive reporting. From the backstory to the legal threats, Wolff brings the receipts and the context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Epstein scandal just keeps getting messier. Now Trump’s decided the best way to handle victims speaking out is to brand them all as “Democrats,” because apparently, that’s his magic eraser for any inconvenient truth. Meanwhile, the feud you didn’t have on your 2025 bingo card is heating up: Melania Trump vs. Hunter Biden. The spark? Hunter’s claims about Melania’s past ties to Epstein. It’s petty, it’s spicy, and it’s unfolding in real time. Grab your coffee, this morning’s tea is piping hot. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Ahmed Baba for a deep dive into the latest political chaos, from Trump’s National Guard occupation of D.C. over crime that doesn’t actually exist, to the escalating fight in Texas. They break down why it’s critical to keep pushing back against these power grabs and what’s at stake if we don’t. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is officially jumping into the fight against Trump and MAGA’s racist, unconstitutional gerrymandering schemes in Texas and beyond. Governor Gavin Newsom spoke out today, calling for action, and it’s clear: the gloves are off. Democrats are finally showing some fight. Joining us to break it all down are Reecie Colbert and our very own Lemon Legends. From the legal battles to the political stakes, we’re covering how this showdown could shape the future of our elections. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Not all fish are the same! Get seafood you can trust. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices