
The Don Lemon Show
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.
Latest episodes

May 26, 2025 • 47min
The Friendly Fire Pod 🔥 with Don Lemon & Michael Fanone
🔥 Introducing The Friendly Fire Pod 🔥 With Don Lemon & Michael Fanone
Unfiltered. Uncensored. Unapologetically real.
In this brand-new podcast from The Don Lemon Show channel, Don Lemon and former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone team up for raw, honest conversations about power, identity, and what it means to challenge the systems they once trusted.
They dive into how they met in the aftermath of January 6th, after Fanone was violently attacked by the very people claiming to "back the blue." From there, they’ve built a bond rooted in uncomfortable truths, personal growth, and the hard conversations America refuses to have.
They break down the insular culture of policing, the political mind games tearing this country apart, and how they each learned to question everything—even themselves.
This is not for kids! We’re talking real life, real trauma, and real transformation. If you’re looking for honesty with an edge, this is the pod for you.
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May 26, 2025 • 13min
LEMON DROP | Trump's Big BULLS#!T Bill!
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is here, and it’s big, but it’s anything but beautiful.
Let's break down the 1,116-page monstrosity House Republicans are proudly parading as a legislative win. With a jaw-dropping $5 trillion price tag, this bill is less about helping Americans and more about widening the wealth gap, delivering the largest upward transfer of wealth in modern U.S. history.
But that’s just the part you’ve heard about. We’re digging into the 10 sneakiest, most scandalous provisions buried in the fine print...because while the headlines are bad, the details are downright dystopian.
So pour yourself something strong and settle in, this one’s going to make your blood boil.
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May 26, 2025 • 38min
HOT TOPICS | The Cohen Lemon Report: Trump is NO Patriot! - May 26th, 2025
Welcome to The Cohen Lemon Report, where the spin stops and the truth gets loud.
Don sits down with Michael Cohen to unpack the latest mess from the Trump administration, including those economy-wrecking tariffs (yes, they’re still happening), and the blatant abuse of the justice system to punish critics and protect cronies.
They break down how this administration is twisting power into a personal weapon and why calling out the lies isn’t just important, it’s necessary.
Because if we don’t say it plainly, they’ll keep getting away with it.
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May 23, 2025 • 27min
LEMON DROP | Diddy Trial EXCLUSIVE with Extra's Mona Kosar
Don sits down with Extra’s Senior Correspondent, Mona Kosar, for an inside look at the explosive Diddy trial.
Mona breaks down the chaos, the courtroom drama, and the disturbing details making headlines, and gives us a preview of what’s likely to come next.
From the shocking to the downright surreal, this case is one for the books. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. It’s a wild ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2025 • 1h 21min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Who Is This Week's SOUR LEMON?! - May 23rd, 2025
🍋 Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! 🍋
Every week, we spotlight the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright ridiculous behavior from the people in power, and this week’s lineup is a full-blown disaster buffet.
We’ve got Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (translation: brutal cuts to social programs), a new book fueling Biden health speculation, and the administration’s latest attack on universities. Oh, and let’s not forget the Diddy trial drama, Kristi Noem’s crash course in not knowing what habeas corpus is, and yet another round of the South Africa white genocide lie.
Who will take home this week’s Sour Lemon crown? That’s up to you.
Join Don and Godfrey as they break down the worst of the worst—with receipts, jokes, and zero chill. 🍋🔥
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May 23, 2025 • 14min
The Week With Monique | Courts Fight Back Against Trump Policies!
Legal analyst, political commentator, and host of Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley is back with a brand-new episode of The Week With Monique—and let’s just say, it’s been another ride on the MAGA rollercoaster.
This week, Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (a blueprint to slash Medicaid and gut social services) passed in the House, while the DOJ quietly backed away from police misconduct cases...because why hold anyone accountable when you can just pretend it’s not happening?
But there is a glimmer of hope: the federal courts are pushing back on Trump’s more blatantly unlawful orders. The question is: how long can the judiciary hold the line? And what can the rest of us do to help?
Monique breaks it all down with clarity, fire, and a whole lot of side-eye. Don’t miss it.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 7min
HOT TOPICS | Trump Is Dining with Billionaires While Cutting Medicare - May 23rd, 2025
Good morning Lemon Nation! Today, we’re following the money...because Trump is making a fortune while torching the programs everyday Americans rely on.
He’s hosting high-end crypto dinners (because nothing says “stable economy” like blockchain bros and foie gras) while pushing a bill that would gut Medicare and slash support for the most vulnerable. And just to keep the chaos international, he’s now calling for more tariffs on the EU and on iPhones. Yes, your iPhone.
So let’s just say it plainly: this is not policy, it’s a grift. A full-blown, gold-plated, tax-advantaged scheme to make the rich richer and distract everyone else with outrage du jour.
When will it stop? When people stop falling for it.
Let’s talk about it. 🍋
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May 22, 2025 • 12min
Jacob Ward's Warning | Trump and Bolsonaro: Same Crimes, Different Outcome
Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro: Same crimes, wildly different outcomes.
Both tried to overturn democratic elections. One is facing prison. The other is back in the White House. Journalist Jacob Ward breaks down the striking parallels between Trump and Bolsonaro—and asks why Brazil held the line on democracy, while the U.S. handed the keys back to its chaos candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2025 • 1h 27min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Harvard Students Banned, The View Gagged - May 22nd, 2025
We’re kicking off tonight’s livestream with some jaw-dropping news: the Trump administration has just barred Harvard from enrolling international students. Because nothing says “global leadership” like petty authoritarian revenge against higher education. We’ll break it all down with SiriusXM Host Reecie Colbert.
Then we’re heading to the world of daytime TV, where new reporting reveals that the hosts of The View are allegedly being told to tone down their Trump criticism. You know, because what this administration really needed was editorial control over Whoopi Goldberg.
So we have to ask: should the president have this much influence over academia and the media? (Spoiler: absolutely not.)
Don’s got the facts, the fallout, and the snark. Let’s get into it.
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May 22, 2025 • 53min
LEMON DROP | Scott Galloway UNFILTERED
In this wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation, Don sits down with Scott Galloway—Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and host of The Prof G Show, Raging Moderates, and Pivot Podcasts.
From the state of the Democratic Party to the fractured future of media, and the chaotic news cycle we’re all trying to survive, Don and Scott tackle the biggest issues shaping our politics, culture, and economy with insight, wit, and zero tolerance for BS.
If you’re tired of the noise and ready for a real conversation, this one’s for you.
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