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 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump & MAGA's Hateful Policies - February 5th, 2025
Hey there Lemon Nation! Why is MAGA so hateful towards so many marginalized groups? Tonight, Don is joined by the President and CEO if the NAACP, Derrick T.Johnson, to dive into all the latest policy proposals from Donald Trump and his supporters. What do these mean for people around the country? And what can we do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2025 • 33min
LEMON DROP | Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni FEUD
Don sits down with TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere and Florida Law Man, Dave Aronberg to break down the feud that is taking over Hollywood: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. What is this about? And who is winning? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 15min
HOT TOPICS | MAGA Government Takeover! - February 5th, 2025
Good morning Lemon Community! Every day, it seems like another policy is being overturned or an entire agency is being dismantled. From USAID to DEI initiatives, the government is being reshaped before our eyes—leaving thousands without jobs and an uncertain future ahead. And now, with the president’s shocking call to take over Gaza, the stakes have never been higher. Where does this end? And more importantly—what can we do next? Tune in as we break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2025 • 35min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | What Will Get Cut Next?! - February 4th, 2025
It has been over two weeks since Donald Trump took office, but the chaos isn’t slowing down. With new tariffs, threats to the Department of Education, and a plan to ban transgender athletes from sports, it looks like the situation is only going to get worse. Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2025 • 6min
LEMON DROP | What Can We Learn From History?!
Social media is full of posts comparing Donald Trump to one of the most notorious historic dictators. But are the comparisons accurate? And what can we learn from our history? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2025 • 47min
HOT TOPICS | Van Lathan on Trump's DEI Policies, Kanye, & Snoop Dogg - February 4th, 2025
Hey there Lemon Community! This morning Don is joined by media personality and co-host of The Higher Learning podcast, Van Lathan. They'll dive into Trump's dangerous rhetoric around DEI, Don's Grammy beef with Kanye, and the latest around Snoop Dogg. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2025 • 57min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump's Orders & Kanye DRAMA - February 3rd, 2025
Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don to break down all the biggest news stories of the day. We'll dive into Trump's recent unconstitutional move to dismantle USAID and then break down all the drama with Kanye. Tune in for a discussion you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2025 • 12min
LEMON DROP | Did Democrats Fail Kamala Harris?
Why did Kamala Harris lose the 2024 presidential election? Did democrats set her up for failure? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 18min
HOT TOPICS | Trump Tariffs, Trade War & the End of USAID?! - February 3rd, 2025
This weekend, Donald Trump placed tariffs against Mexico, China, and Canada. Mexico and Canada are already imposing retaliatory tariffs. What does this mean for the American economy? And how will aid groups continue to function without valuable help from USAID? Tune in to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2025 • 1h 13min
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump & MAGA Respond to Plane Crash with Racism - January 31st, 2025
Donald Trump and members of the MAGA movement are responding to the the tragic air collision over Washington D.C. with racially and ableist-charged rhetoric. While they may not use outright slurs, they rely on coded language—such as invoking 'DEI' as a pejorative—to veil their prejudices. Tonight, Don is joined by author and Senior Fellow for the African American Policy Forum, Tim Wise to break this all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
