The Don Lemon Show
Lemon Media Network
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.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 21min
HOT TOPICS | NO SPENDING TODAY! Economic Blackout Friday - February 28th, 2025
Join us live as we break down Economic Blackout Friday—what it is, why it’s happening, and what impact it could have. With calls to hit corporations where it hurts, this movement is gaining traction, but will it actually make a difference? Let’s talk about the strategy, the stakes, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Trump Protecting Predators? - February 27th, 2025
Hey Lemon Community! Buckle up because today is packed with news about some of the most infamous alleged predators of recent years. After all the hype, the long-awaited Epstein files dropped… only to reveal a whole lot of what we already knew—leading to MAGA infighting between Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. Meanwhile, the alleged sex-trafficking pyramid scheme peddlers, the Tate brothers, have officially landed in Florida after reports that Trump pressured Romania to lift their travel ban. Coincidence? We’ll let you decide. Grab a drink, bring your best takes, and let’s break it all down live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 11min
The Setmayer Sound Off | Trump's MAGA Militias: THIS ISN'T A DRILL!
Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the MAGA militias backing Donald Trump, from the Proud Boys to the Oath Keepers. Did Trump's pardon of the insurrectionists boost their power? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 9min
HOT TOPICS | DOGE & MAGA: Government Pickpockets? - February 27th, 2025
Good Morning Lemon Nation! What will be impacted by the new Republican budget plan? It sounds like Medicaid might be on the chopping block. All while tax cuts for the rich plunge the country further into debt. Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 24min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The First Cabinet Meeting with President...Musk? - February 26th, 2025
Donald Trump held the first cabinet meeting of his second term today. But who was really in charge? With more wide-spread layoffs on the horizon, all eyes seem to be on Musk and DOGE. What does this mean for federal employees? Tonight, Don is joined by The Bulwark writer Andrew Egger to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025 • 16min
Jacob Ward's Warning | The DEI Debate is STUPID!
Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dive into the necessity of DEI policies. Why are we even debating something that has proved to greatly benefit society? Join Jacob to break is all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 17min
HOT TOPICS | Is the MAGA Base Rejecting MAGA Policies?! - February 26th, 2025
It looks like there might be some cracks in MAGA's plan. People around the country are protesting the firing of federal workers. Town halls are becoming less and less comfortable for republican lawmakers. Is MAGA rejecting it's leaders? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 13min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | January 6th Cop ROASTS Trump! - February 25th, 2025
Hey there Lemon Community! Tonight, Don is joined by January 6th Police Officer, Michael Fanone. After a recent run in with Proud Boy troll Enrique Tarrio, Fanone is speaking out and slamming Trump and his administration's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025 • 7min
LEMON DROP | Internet Freaks are Running the Government!
If this second Trump administration seems more chaotic, more conspiratorial, more untethered from reality than the first—it's because it is. And we have a new cast of characters to thank for that. Some of the internet's most deranged far-right influencers seem to have quite a bit of influence in this new Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 14min
HOT TOPICS | MSNBC Shake-up: A Civil 'Rights' War - February 25th, 2025
MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's evening show amid plans to overhaul their programming. But she wasn't the only one to get the ax. Alex Wagner, Ayman Mohyeldin, Jonathan Capehart, Katie Phang and Jose Diaz-Balart all had their shows canceled. What does this mean for the future of the network? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
