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Sep 20, 2025 • 19min

LEMON DROP | Rep. Chuy García On ICE & Attacks on Immigrants: "Looking Like the American Gestapo"

While on the scene in Washington, Don Lemon sat down with Rep. Chuy García to discuss the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on immigrants in America. Rep. García didn’t hold back, warning that these tactics are beginning to resemble “the American Gestapo.” Who will be targeted next? How can communities fight back? And what can we do to stop this dangerous slide into authoritarianism? Don and Rep. García break it all down. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 20, 2025 • 18min

LEMON DROP | Don On The Scene: Senator Jacky Rosen Says Trump Is NOT A King!

Don Lemon sits down once again with Senator Jacky Rosen for a candid conversation about the state of free speech in America. With MAGA ramping up efforts to silence dissent and punish critics, what’s really at stake? What does this moment mean for our democracy, and how can we stop the erosion of one of our most fundamental rights? Don and Senator Rosen break down the dangers, the path forward, and why protecting free speech has never been more urgent. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 45min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is This The Death of Free Speech?! - September 19th, 2025

Tonight on The Don Lemon Show: The backlash is growing after Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, and it’s not just coming from the left. Even some voices on the right are sounding the alarm about this blatant attack on free speech. But MAGA? They’re doubling down, and planning to push things even further. Don will break down the fallout, what it means for the future of free expression, and where this dangerous precedent could lead. Plus, our Lemon Legends are joining us live to weigh in. Don’t miss it. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored 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
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Sep 19, 2025 • 21min

LEMON DROP | Don On The Scene With Senator Chris Coons: MAGA Won't Work With Dems

Don meets up with Senator Chris Coons for a candid walk-and-talk on the state of our government right now. With a shutdown looming, Coons lays out what’s at stake, and why MAGA’s refusal to work across the aisle is putting the entire country at risk. They also dig into the role of social media, how it’s fueling division, deepening mistrust, and making it harder than ever to find common ground. Real talk, no filters, just an honest look at where we are and what needs to change. This episode is brought to you 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2025 • 49min

HOT TOPICS | Don Live On The Scene At The Capitol: Friday News Dump! - September 19th, 2025

Good morning from Washington, D.C.! Don is live on the ground to break down the biggest stories of the week. From the fallout over the reactions to Charlie Kirk’s murder, to the escalating attacks on free speech with Jimmy Kimmel’s show pulled off the air, to the spicy revelations in newly released clips from Vice President Kamala Harris’s upcoming book, there’s a lot to cover. Plus, Don sits down with Senator Elissa Slotkin for an inside look at what’s really happening in Washington right now. No spin. No sugarcoating. Just the truth, live from the nation’s capital. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored 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
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Sep 19, 2025 • 20min

LEMON DROP | Don Live on the Scene With Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Does Trump Want A Shutdown?!

Don sits down with Sen. Tammy Baldwin for an urgent conversation about the state of the nation and the future of healthcare in America. With a government shutdown looming and devastating cuts to cancer research on the table, millions of lives and critical progress are at risk. They also take a hard look at the dangers posed by RFK Jr.’s policies, and what his ideas could mean for families who rely on affordable, accessible care. From cancer research to everyday healthcare costs, Don and Sen. Baldwin break down what’s at stake, what must be protected, and where the country goes from here. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2025 • 4h 21min

HOT TOPICS | Jimmy Kimmel Canceled: Is Free Speech Dead?! - September 18th, 2025

Good morning, we’re live with a major story shaking the media world. Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been pulled off the air after his comments about Charlie Kirk and Trump, comments MAGA didn’t like. And he’s not the only one. The government is now pressuring companies to fire people they disagree with. Don sits down with former Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah, who herself was recently fired, to unpack the chilling moment we’re in. Is free speech dead in America? What does this mean for the future of the First Amendment? Join us live as we break it all down. This episode is brought to you 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 Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored 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
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 26min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Says the Media Can't Criticize Him! - September 18th, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been canceled, the latest casualty in the Trump administration’s brazen attack on freedom of speech. Trump himself is now saying the media isn’t allowed to criticize him the way they do… excuse us, has he not heard of the First Amendment? And it doesn’t stop there. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is signaling that they may go even further. What comes next in this dangerous crusade against the free press? What does it mean for the future of democracy? Don is live tonight to break it all down, no spin, no sugarcoating. This episode is brought to you 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 Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored 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
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Sep 17, 2025 • 15min

LEMON DROP | Rep. Johnny Olszewski on the Epstein Files: 'It Feels Like a Cover-up!'

Don takes you inside the halls of Congress with Rep. Johnny Olszewski for a candid conversation about the state of politics in America right now. From the deepening divisiveness to the urgent need for unity, they walk and talk about what it will take to move the country forward. They also dive into one of the biggest stories shaking Washington, the Epstein files. What do the files reveal, what can we expect moving forward, and how do we make sure the truth comes to light? Real talk. Real accountability. Directly from the Capitol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 14min

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Charlie Kirk & Trey Reed - They Didn't Have to Die! - September 17th, 2025

Tonight on The Don Lemon Show, we’re searching for answers. The killing of Charlie Kirk still leaves so many unanswered question, yet MAGA has wasted no time exploiting the tragedy to demonize the left. We’ll break down what we know, what we don’t, and the dangerous political spin already underway. Then, we turn to Mississippi, where the body of a Black student was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is demanding answers. Two tragedies, two stories raising urgent questions about truth, justice, and accountability in America. Don is live tonight to confront them head-on. This episode is brought to you 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 Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored 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

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