

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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May 28, 2024 • 45min
Trump could GET OFF! - Rachel Bitecofer & Mark Eiglarsh on The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon is joined by Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Eiglarsh and Political Strategist and Author of "Hit Em' Where It Hurts" Rachel Bitecofer for an in depth look at the latest news surrounding Trump's criminal trial. Will Trump be convicted? How will this case impact the presidential election? They discuss all this and more!WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
Coleman Hughes On Race In America | The Don Lemon Show
Don is joined by author and political commentator Coleman Hughes, whose works center around the complexity of race relations in America. Coleman and Don discuss race relations, the concept of "colorblindness", the Republican Party, the upcoming election, and Candace Owens. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2024 • 38min
Rep. Jasmine Crockett On Her Viral Feud With Marjorie Taylor Green, The Black Vote, and Diddy.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses her feud with Marjorie Taylor Green, Black voter support for the Right, threats from the MAGA-Right, being a 'Black surrogate,' the Israel-Gaza conflict, and P-Diddy's domestic violence video.

May 20, 2024 • 35min
James Comey UNFILTERED on Trump’s Trial, Michael Cohen, & the Presidential Election
Don Lemon sits down with Author and Former FBI Director James Comey to dive into all the latest news surrounding Trump’s trial. They discuss the 2016 election, the current political landscape, and Comey’s new book, “Westport.”Purchase Comey’s latest book, “Westport,” here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/westport...Learn more about James Comey and his books at www.jamescomeybooks.comWATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 40min
Amb. John Bolton on Gaza, Ukraine, & A Second Trump Term | The Don Lemon Show
On today's episode, Don is joined by former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss American involvement in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the looming threat of a second Donald Trump presidential term.WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio!00:00 - Intro01:35 - Biden’s Administration “Objectively Pro-Hamas”05:30 - Israel Begins Infiltration of Gaza09:10 - Gaza being a “High rise refugee camp”14:03 - The Necessity of Eliminating Hamas15:57 - Aid to Ukraine & Continuing Conflict20:24 - France Considering Sending Troops24:16 - Bolton on a Second Trump Term27:34 - Trump & Biden Being Unfit for Presidency29:40 - Project 202532:17 - Trump’s Immunity Claims35:28 - Fulton County Case37:09 - Trial Delays and Politicization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 47min
The View's Sunny Hostin on the Trump Trial, Weight Loss & the 2024 Election | The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon is joined by The View co-host Sunny Hostin for an in depth look at the latest developments in Trump's criminal trial and the recently announced presidential debate. They discuss the college protests, weight loss, and Sunny's new book, "Summer on Highland Beach: A Novel."WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2024 • 59min
Roy Wood Jr. on the Responsibility of Comedians, the Future of Media & His Exit from The Daily Show
Don Lemon is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a personal look at the actor's life after leaving The Daily Show. They discuss the current state of news and comedy's growing role in politics. Don confronts Roy about his performance at the White House Correspondents dinner, and in turn receives a heartfelt apology. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio!00:00 - Intro01:40 - Post Daily Show Life/Consuming Media08:30 - Being Associated with The Daily Show09:09 - Leaving The Daily Show19:20 - The Media Landscape/Political Satire25:00 - Joking About Donald Trump and Politicians31:56 - Should comedians be held responsible?34:38 - White House Correspondents Dinner38:02 - Crossing the Line in Comedy44:30 - Racism in Comedy48:07 - Roy Wood Jr.’s favorite comedians50:05 - Kendrick /Drake Beef54:27 - Black Men Supporting Trump56:00 - Coming up for Roy Wood Jr.56:30 - Roy’s Apology to Don Lemon’s mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2024 • 57min
Bassem Youssef UNFILTERED on Israel, Gaza, & the Future of American Media | The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon sits down with Comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef for a HEATED discussion about Israel and the situation in Gaza. They dive into the presidential election, Biden's support for Israel, & the responsibility of the American media. What should Biden do? Is American perception of the conflict shifting? Tune in to find out!WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio!00:00 - Intro00:50 - Situation in Rafah02:43 - Is Israel being held to account?04:27 - What about October 7th?06:50 - Biden's Support for Israel10:25 - Is Israel an "apartheid" regime?13:45 - What should Biden and U.S. politicians do?18:26 - Can the aid be used by Hamas?19:08 - Origins of Hamas22:15 - Peace Deal23:43 - U.S. / Israel Relationship27:05 - Presidential Candidates Supporting Israel29:05 - Trump on Biden's Israel Policies31:28 - Generational Gap on Gaza and Israel32:50 - Hillary Clinton's Statements35:10 - College Protests36:50 - Bassem's Family38:05 - Why does Bassem Youssef resonate with so many?41:25 - Polling and Voting43:05 - Zionism45:30 - How has this affected Bassem's career?46:40 - The future of the media47:15 - Media Coverage of College Protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2024 • 33min
TRUMP LOSING IT! Dina Doll & Brian Stelter on the Trump Trial | The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon is joined by Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Brian Stelter and @MeidasTouch Legal Analyst Dina Doll to discuss the latest news around Trump's criminal trial. Will any of this impact the election? What can we expect with the next witness? Tune in to find out!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2024 • 36min
The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur TAKES AIM at Trump, Netanyahu, & the DC Elites
Don Lemon is joined by the Host of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur to dive into the biggest updates in the Trump criminal trial and the Gaza Protests. Will Trump get a mistrial? Are democratic elites to blame for the delays in Trump's trial? Tune in to hear all about it.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices