The Don Lemon Show

Donald Trump is calling it Liberation Day—but for the economy, it might be more like Detonation Day. Today, he’s rolling out sweeping new tariffs, and economists, business leaders, and everyday Americans are bracing for impact.Will this move tank the stock market? Spark a trade war? Or trigger the kind of economic chaos that hits wallets nationwide? Don goes live to break down what these tariffs mean, who gets hurt, and whether this is strategy—or just more political spectacle with real-world consequences.Join us, Lemon Nation. The stakes just got higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! A.I. is getting more advanced by the day. But is it going too far?Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the impacts of recent developments in A.I. Are more people in danger of losing their jobs to A.I. bots? Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For once, there’s some good news for the Dems. Wisconsin voters just delivered a major win in the Supreme Court race—despite Elon Musk throwing his money at it, the people proved elections can’t be bought. And Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech? Finally, a Democrat standing up and doing something with real conviction.But before we get too comfortable, let’s talk about the clouds on the horizon: today is “Liberation Day”—Trump’s tariff blitz is officially underway, and the economic uncertainty is already setting in.Hope is real—but so is the chaos. This morning Don is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air, the one and only Larry Wilmore, to unpack the drama surrounding Amber Ruffin’s sudden cancellation from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.What does this say about who gets a platform in political comedy? Why are certain voices still considered too “risky” for the establishment? And how do comedians navigate the fine line between truth-telling and staying invited to the table?Smart, sharp, and unfiltered—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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