The Don Lemon Show

Senator Cory Booker took to the floor with a surprise filibuster—and it’s got everyone talking. Is this a bold stand for democracy, or political theater with no real payoff?Don breaks down what prompted Booker’s marathon speech, what he’s fighting for, and whether this move will shift the conversation—or just fade into the noise of a chaotic week in Washington.Join us live as we unpack the message, the moment, and the stakes. Lemon Nation, it’s time to dig in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Hillary Clinton finally been vindicated? In a sharp new New York Times op-ed, Hillary Clinton delivers a scathing critique of the Signal-gate scandal—and she’s not pulling punches. After years of being dragged through the mud over her emails, the MAGA crowd’s sudden silence (or spin) is as hypocritical as it is infuriating.But beyond the double standard, the real issue is national security. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. is deporting people straight into El Salvador’s brutal prison system—and now the administration has admitted it made at least one mistake. But how many others have been swept up without due process, without evidence, and without a chance to defend themselves?This morning, Don breaks down the disturbing truth behind these deportations, the human cost of these policies, and what it says about where our immigration system is heading.Tune in, Lemon Nation. This one matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine Jim Rutenberg to dive into Trump's relationship with the media. Is the press still free? Or has Trump damaged it beyond repair? And how did this all start? Join Don and Jim to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next 48 hours could reshape everything.Between Tuesday’s high-stakes special election in Wisconsin and Wednesday’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’—Trump’s dramatic name for the day his new tariffs kick in—the vibes across the country are about to shift hard.Don breaks down how these two flashpoints could drastically impact public perception of the Trump administration, MAGA momentum, and the mood on the street. Will the tides turn—or is this just the beginning of even more chaos? Tune in, Lemon Nation. This one’s big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump says he’s not joking about running for a third term—and yes, he meant it. It’s unconstitutional, but since when has that stopped MAGA? As outrage grows across the country—from fiery town hall protests to Tesla takedown rallies—Don breaks down what this means for 2028, the Constitution, and whether the far-right is gearing up to toss the rulebook altogether. Buckle up, Lemon Nation—this one’s wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we’ve got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week’s Sour Lemon? You decide!Here are the nominees:🍋 Pete Hegseth – Signal shit-stirrer and full-time flag-waver, part-time functioning alcoholic. 🍋 Mike Waltz – Green Beret turned group chat gossip. Mike Waltz out here spilling national security takes like it’s high school drama.🍋 Tulsi Gabbard – Former Democrat, current chaos agent, and future guest speaker at whatever fringe conference pays the most.🍋 Pam Bondi – Florida’s most enthusiastic Trump defender, still treating ethics like a vague suggestion.🍋 Marco Rubio – Florida senator turned hall monitor, now targeting international students like they’re a threat with a backpack.🍋 Kristi Noem – Cruelty cosplay enthusiast, fresh off a photo op at a Salvadoran prison. America’s Governor… if you’re into dystopias and puppy killers.Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Luenell to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! This week, Trump signed an executive order to reshape voter laws in the U.S. How will this impact voters? What should you do to be prepared? Join Monique as she breaks it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemon Nation, today’s show is packed—and it starts with a disturbing trend: student protesters, here legally on visas, are being detained simply for speaking out. It's a chilling attack on free speech and due process, and it's happening right now.This brings us to puppy-killer Kristi Noem, who decided a photo op at a brutal Salvadoran prison was somehow a flex. Spoiler: it was just plain cruel.And in other news—more cuts to government workers, new slashes at HHS, and a growing number of Trump voters now filled with regret.It’s a whirlwind of chaos, cruelty, and consequences—join us live as we break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re not just imagining it—Americans are actually getting dumber.This isn’t just about MAGA slogans or the rise of conspiracy theories. A growing body of research shows that across all ages and demographics, test scores in reading comprehension, math, and basic problem-solving are dropping fast. From kids in classrooms to adults in the workplace, the numbers are clear: something is going very wrong.What’s behind this national brain drain—and what does it mean for the future of our country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices