The Don Lemon Show

The media failed us, again. As catastrophic floods devastate Texas, news outlets are tiptoeing around the obvious: the Trump administration’s massive cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service helped set the stage for this disaster. People are suffering, communities are underwater, and still, the hard questions go unasked. Why the silence? Why the double standard? It’s time to call it what it is: a failure of leadership and a failure of accountability. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas floods are devastating, but where’s the outrage? In past administrations, the media was quick to criticize the government’s disaster response. So why the relative silence now, especially as Trump’s massive cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service come into focus? We’ll break down the media’s glaring double standard. Then, we dive into a bizarre and disturbing headline: Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok, is reportedly praising Hitler. How did this happen, and what does it say about the future of AI oversight? Don is back this morning, and there’s a lot to unpack. Buckle up. 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 sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catastrophic floods have devastated parts of Texas, and they’re exposing the dangerous reality of Trump’s cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service. Could better preparation and funding have made a difference? We’ll break down what’s happening on the ground, what the administration failed to do, and what this means for future disasters. Don is still out, but Tara Setmayer is stepping in to host this urgent and important conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam Bondi fumbled the bag, big time. First, the Trump administration promised the Epstein files were coming. Now? Suddenly… the famed Epstein Client List doesn't exist? Make it make sense. We’ll break down the timeline of this bizarre reversal and what it means. Plus, we turn to the heartbreaking floods unfolding in Texas. How bad is it, and what’s being done to help? Don is out today, but the brilliant Katie Phang is stepping in to guide us through it all, with a special guest appearance from Jack Cocchiarella. Buckle up, it’s going to be a ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Evening Lemonheads! The DOJ and FBI have concluded that Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list" and did indeed take his own life. MAGA is NOT happy, and they want answers. Not only is MAGA upset, but Elon Musk has once again taken to X to throw gas on the fire. On top of THAT, Elon also claims to be forming a new political party called the "America Party." How will this feud end? And how did both of these men contribute to the devastating flooding in Texas? Join guest host Clay Cane, friend of the show Francesca Fiorentini, and producer Peter at 5pm to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning Lemon Nation! We are following a few stories today. First, the tragic flooding in Texas which caused over 80 deaths and dozens missing. How did they get the forecast so wrong? IS DOGE to blame? Also, Trump and Elon's feud has heated up once again leading to more "Epstein List" accusations and strife in the MAGA world. The girls keep fighting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🍋 Buckle up, Lemon Nation, it’s time for another Sour Lemon Special! 🍋 It's been an especially alarming week, even for 2025 standards: We had a Diddy verdict, a country-altering MAGA bill pass, endless ICE arrests, wars around the world, and the opening of a concentration camp in Florida called Alligator Alcatraz. What?! Luckily, we have Sour Lemon veteran Godfrey here to join Peter in breaking it down. Tune in at 5pm to vote on who will be the Sour Lemon of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good afternoon Lemon Nation. Our friend and "Gen Z Historian" Kahlil Greene joins us on this July 4th to discuss immigration, birthright citizenship, Juneteenth, Pride, and how they all connect. With Trump's MAGA party aggressively and cruelly taking away our rights we are left to ask: What land of the free? This episode is sponsored by Freedom from Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Nutrition. Go to BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com and use code FIREWORKS25 for 25% off. This sale’s only on for a few days and I know products do sell out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Happy" Fourth of July Lemonheads. Just one day after the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" was passed in the House and awaits only Trump's signature before becoming law, we will dive back into how extensive the damage will be. This is the biggest transfer of "wealth" from the poor to the rich in American history. Millions will lose health care. Electricity prices will rise in every state. Trillions will be added to the national debt. Medical centers are already closing. And on top of all of this, ICE will become the largest federal law enforcement agency in the history of the country. If levity can be found in this situation, we have the perfect guest to help: Comedian Jay Jurden joins Peter to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Governor Jay Inslee joins Don Lemon for a candid and urgent conversation about the devastating impacts of Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” From slashing healthcare access for millions to gutting critical climate research, the consequences are severe and far-reaching. Inslee breaks down what this means for everyday Americans, why this moment is so dangerous, and how we must keep fighting to protect our future. This isn’t the time to give up, it’s the time to show up. This episode is sponsored by Freedom from Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Nutrition. Go to BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com and use code FIREWORKS25 for 25% off. This sale’s only on for a few days and I know products do sell out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices