The Don Lemon Show

Don sits down with a former broadcast executive and TV producer to talk about her new venture, ShopRedBag, a marketplace to fight back against the wave of DEI rollbacks, giving consumers a place to discover and support diverse brands. They discuss why backing these brands matters now more than ever, the rapidly shifting media landscape, and where the industry is headed. From the challenges of the present to the possibilities of the future, it’s a candid conversation about business, culture, and change. 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

This morning, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs. Remember all the chatter in D.C. about Biden’s cognitive state? Has anyone stopped to examine Trump’s? His rants have always been unhinged, but lately they’re reading less like a political speech and more like an escaped patient from the memory ward. Case in point: his bizarre remarks at the Kennedy Center, which were… something. And now, it’s not just embarrassing press clips. Trump’s erratic, reality-detached behavior may actually be having serious ripple effects on the economy. And if that’s not enough, he’s already deployed the National Guard in D.C. and is openly floating plans to do the same in other Democrat-led cities across the country. This isn’t about safety, it’s an authoritarian power play dressed up as “law and order.” The goal isn’t to protect people; it’s to control them. Let’s talk about what’s really going on. 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

Don sits down for another episode of The Lemon Cohen Report, where he and Michael Cohen dig into what Cohen knew, and what he didn’t, about the allegations against Donald Trump. It’s candid, revealing, and full of behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else. 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

This morning, we’re joined by Rep. Jolanda Jones to break down the mess in Texas-GOP gerrymandering, the redistricting power grab, and Governor Abbott’s latest moves. Can Texas Democrats hold the line? What’s next in this fight? And how do we stop this blatantly unconstitutional scheme? Then, attorney and TV host Symone Redwine joins us to unpack the breaking news about Wendy Williams. From political overreach to pop culture bombshells, we’ve got it all. You won't want to miss this! 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 Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon 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 Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Don is breaking down the chaos: Trump’s authoritarian move to take control of the D.C. police, deploy the National Guard in the city, and even threaten to do the same in other blue cities. Oh, and his new pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics? They’re suggesting we just… suspend the jobs report. Because apparently, if the numbers make you look bad, you can just hide them. WTF is happening? To unpack it all, Don is joined by Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, host of the I’ve Had It podcast, because honestly, after this week’s headlines, we’ve all had it. 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 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. 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 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

This morning, we’re diving headfirst into the madness. First up: Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in D.C. to “combat crime” (which has actually been dropping for years) and to clear out homeless people...because why have even an ounce of humanity when you can flex authoritarian muscle instead? We’ll also dig into the redistricting fight, what’s at stake for the future of elections, and all the other hot topics heating up this week. Joining us is Jennifer Welch of the I’ve Had It podcast, because honestly, after this week’s headlines, she’s not the only one who’s had it. 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 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. 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 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

Earlier today, Trump held an unhinged press conference announcing his plans to take federal control of the D.C. police and deploy the National Guard in the nation’s capital. His justification? “Crime.” The reality? D.C.’s crime stats are at their lowest in years, a detail he conveniently left out. Tonight, we’re joined by Symone Redwine and Jolly to break down the authoritarian vibes, the political theater, and the facts Trump hopes you won’t check. 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 Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon 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 Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is reportedly considering deploying the National Guard in D.C. to combat crime and remove homeless people. Yes, you read that right, using military force to disappear the most vulnerable. What is this fascist nonsense? He’s holding a press conference on it this morning, and we’re here with all the breaking news and context he won’t give you. Then we’ll pivot to the latest redistricting updates. What exactly is the GOP trying to pull, how far could they get, and what would it mean for the future of our elections? Spoiler: none of it is good for democracy. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild one. 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 Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon 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 Lean. Doctors created a healthier way to lose weight by capturing the power of natural ingredients -- like CARALLUMA. Let's get you started with 20% off. Use code LEMON20 at https://TAKELEAN.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down the news of the day starting with MAGA’s Olympic-level hypocrisy over Texas Democrats leaving the state. (Reminder: Mike Johnson literally sent the House home to avoid an Epstein vote. But sure, tell us more about “doing your job.”) They also dig into the state of Democratic messaging, why it so often feels scattered, and what it’s going to take for the party to get on the same page heading into the next election. Nothing is off limits, hypocrisy will be called out, receipts will be shown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been one of those weeks where reality felt like a bad TV script, so naturally, we’re doing a Week in Review special. From the never-ending Epstein-Trump scandal (and the meeting that was… then wasn’t… then totally was) to the Texas redistricting power grab, ICE lowering its hiring bar, and that brutal new South Park episode, we’re covering it all. Joining us is the one and only Godfrey, comedian, truth-teller, and professional nonsense detector, to help us laugh through the chaos while still breaking down the facts. 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 BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. 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 DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices