The Don Lemon Show
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.
Episodes
July 31, 2025 • 30 mins
Don sits down with Mathew Knowles, music executive, entrepreneur, and the man behind one of the greatest stars of our time, for an intimate conversation about legacy, fatherhood, and the making of a global icon.
From building Destiny’s Child to guiding Beyoncé’s rise to superstardom, Mathew shares the behind-the-scenes story of what it takes to shape a career at the highest level, and the role of a manager in both business and fami...
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July 31, 2025 • 58 mins
Trump’s poll numbers are plummeting, and we all know why. The Epstein scandal is back in the spotlight, and this time, Trump’s name is right there in the files. Voters are paying attention, and a growing number are experiencing what we like to call “severe ballot regret.”
Don is out tonight, but Clay Cane is stepping in to break it all down: the fallout, the denial, the desperate distraction attempts, and the cold, hard facts that ...
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July 31, 2025 • 25 mins
Don sits down with Anna Merlan and Kiera Butler of Mother Jones for a deep dive into the dangerous world of RFK Jr. and the anti-vaccine movement he’s helped supercharge.
From wild conspiracy theories to outright misinformation, the so-called “MAHA” movement (Make America Healthy Again) has weaponized fear and pseudoscience, casting doubt on life-saving vaccines and public health efforts. Anna and Kiera have been on the front lines...
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July 31, 2025 • 58 mins
Trump’s name is in the Epstein files. It's confirmed. But instead of addressing it, he’s doing what he does best: distraction, deflection, and a whole lot of shouting. From wild conspiracy theories to made-up scandals, he’s throwing everything at the wall to keep us from looking at this.
This morning, we’re cutting through the noise and talking about what he really doesn’t want you to see. The Epstein documents are out, and the for...
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Good evening Lemon Nation! While Mike Johnson sent the House Representatives home for break, the Senate is still working hard to release some of the Epstein files. Invoking a rare rule known as the "Rule of Five," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Senate Democrats announced today that this is their current strategy. What is this rule? Will it work? What is the timeline for this release? Join Don at 5pm tonight to break it all...
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July 30, 2025 • 69 mins
Good morning, Lemon Nation! Let's dive into the latest twist: new video analysis suggests that footage from Epstein’s jail cell may have been altered. Government officials, of course, say there’s nothing to see here. Totally normal, right?
Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell is still dangling her offer to testify before Congress if she’s granted immunity. You know, just minor immunity for a woman accused of helping run an international se...
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July 29, 2025 • 67 mins
We’ve got whiplash-level updates on the Trump-Epstein-Maxwell mess. First up: Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly offered to testify before Congress, but only if she gets immunity. Yes, immunity. From a woman accused by multiple victims of being even worse than Epstein? You can’t make this stuff up.
And just when you thought Trump couldn’t make this situation any more unhinged, he goes and outdoes himself. After previously claiming he...
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July 29, 2025 • 68 mins
The Trump-Epstein scandal has dominated headlines, sparked lawsuits, and triggered full-blown meltdowns from Mar-a-Lago to MAGA Twitter. But outside the media circus, what does the public actually think? Is the scandal breaking through, or are people tuning it out like another one of Trump’s "perfect phone calls"?
Let's dig into the public sentiment, polling data, and online reaction to see if this story has real staying power… or...
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July 28, 2025 • 18 mins
Donald Trump’s Obama obsession strikes again. From birth certificates to bogus treason claims, it’s like he just can’t quit him. Is it envy? Insecurity? A crush? Whatever it is, one thing’s clear: Trump’s living in Obama’s shadow, and it’s driving him wild.
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July 28, 2025 • 63 mins
Just when you thought the Trump-Epstein saga couldn’t get weirder… Trump now claims he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein not because of his predatory behavior, but because Epstein poached some of his employees. Seriously.
Tonight, Don is joined once again by Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, to break down the latest twists in this deeply unsettling and increasingly absurd scandal. Plus, we’ll unpack Trump’s desperate attempts to...
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July 28, 2025 • 21 mins
Today, we’re taking a moment to step back from the noise and focus on the heartbreaking reality unfolding in Gaza. With mounting civilian casualties, reports of mass starvation, and widespread devastation, more voices, both at home and abroad, are beginning to call Israel’s actions what they are: potential war crimes.
Don breaks down the latest developments in the Gaza-Israel conflict, the growing global outcry, and what justice an...
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July 28, 2025 • 70 mins
Trump is spiraling, and the distractions are getting wilder by the day. First, it was accusing Obama of treason. Then came his sudden crusade to prosecute Beyoncé and Oprah (yes, seriously). And now he’s ranting about windmills again. But let’s be real, it’s all an increasingly desperate attempt to shift attention away from the one thing he really doesn’t want to talk about...the Epstein files.
Despite once promising transparency, ...
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July 25, 2025 • 32 mins
What is happening to the media?! Don Lemon sits down with journalist and founder of The Status newsletter, Oliver Darcy, to unpack the chaos. From the FCC greenlighting the Skydance-Paramount merger to the sudden cancellation of major voices like Stephen Colbert, it’s starting to feel like media is folding under political pressure. Is this the Trump effect? Are networks bowing to MAGA threats in advance? And what does this mean for...
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July 25, 2025 • 72 mins
You truly can’t make this up. In the latest twist of the Trump-Epstein scandal, Trump’s Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, personally met with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. And now, because we’re apparently living in a dystopian satire, there are whispers of a possible pardon. Yes, really.
Is this where we are now? Is MAGA so far gone that even cozying up to convicted traffickers is just another day in Washington ...
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July 25, 2025 • 68 mins
What a week! This morning, we’re diving into the bombshell that blew the lid off everything: Trump is in the Epstein files. And in true Trump fashion, he’s been on a full-blown meltdown tour to distract, accusing Obama of treason, announcing cane sugar in Coca-Cola like it's a policy achievement, and trying to rename sports teams.
We’ll also break down Trump’s latest feud with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, because why not spiral into ec...
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July 24, 2025 • 26 mins
Don sits down with journalist and political commentator Ahmed Baba to unpack all the chaos surrounding Donald Trump and the Epstein files. As new revelations continue to surface and Trump’s attempts to distract grow more frantic, what does this mean for the public’s right to know and for the future of accountability? Don and Ahmed break it all down with insight, receipts, and zero spin.
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July 24, 2025 • 79 mins
Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That’s no longer speculation, it’s fact. And now, the panic is setting in. Trump is spiraling, throwing out wild distractions, and accusing everyone from Obama to Hillary to the deep state... whatever he thinks might change the subject. But is it working? Or could this finally crack the MAGA cult’s blind loyalty?
Tonight, Don is joined by Rep. Eric Swalwell and political commentator Brian Tyler...
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joins Don Lemon for a candid and urgent conversation about the GOP’s continued refusal to release the Epstein files, or even allow a vote. Why are Republicans so afraid of transparency? What are they hiding? Congresswoman Strickland also lays out her vision for the Democratic Party’s path forward in the face of corruption, cowardice, and political chaos. It’s a powerful discussion you won’t want to ...
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July 24, 2025 • 72 mins
Good morning, Lemon Nation! Grab your coffee, because things are getting wild.
After years of claiming he “barely knew” Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has officially been named in the Epstein files. Yup, he’s in there. And now the deflection is in full swing. First it was accusing Obama of treason (sure…), and who knows what desperate distraction he'll throw out next.
Trump is spiraling, and while he tries to outrun the truth, the r...
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July 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to unpack the chaos surrounding Trump and the Epstein files. What is Trump hiding, and how far is he willing to go to distract us from it? Now he’s hurling wild accusations of treason at President Obama. Could he actually try to have Obama arrested? And what would that mean for the future of our democracy? Buckle up, this one’s a ride.
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