The Don Lemon Show

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

October 8, 2025 65 mins
Are we staring down another civil war? The country feels like it’s on the edge with more troops being deployed to U.S. cities, ICE ramping up its inhumane raids, and MAGA politicians fanning the flames every step of the way. Tonight, Don is joined by The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols to break down how we got here, what this moment means, and where we go next. Then, the one and only D.L. Hughley joins the show to bring the fire. MAGA is un...
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Good morning Lemonheads. The Trump administration is continuing their fascist war on blue cities around the country while Pam Bondi attempts to defend herself and MAGA in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Have you seen the frightening images from Portland? And the brilliant protester tactics? Tune in at 10am to break it all down with Don. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at c...
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Don sits down with Michael Cohen for an unfiltered conversation about the nonstop chaos that has become everyday life in America. How did we get here? Why won’t more politicians take a stand? And where do we go from here? From political cowardice to moral decay, Don and Michael dig into the uncomfortable truths about power, accountability, and the fight to reclaim a sense of normalcy in this country. Learn more about your ad choice...
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Let’s be real, the MAGA politicians don’t care about you. With the government shut down, healthcare under attack, the National Guard deployed across the country, and ICE brutalizing communities, it’s hard not to feel exhausted by just how bleak things seem. But this is not the moment to check out, it’s the moment to stand up. Tonight, Don is joined by NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson to talk about why vigilance matters more ...
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The news cycle is pure chaos...National Guard deployments, horrific ICE detainments, and a government still shut down. Things are looking pretty bleak right now. This morning, Don is joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to break it all down, from what’s really happening behind closed doors in Washington to why holding the line is more important than ever for Democrats. It’s a can’t-miss conversation about power, principl...
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The government is still shut down, ICE raids are terrorizing communities across the country, and the cruelty is off the charts. It’s despicable, but the question is, what can we actually do to speak out and push back? Then, Don is joined by Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who’s making headlines for promising to vote to release the Epstein files… if only Speaker Mike Johnson would let her be sworn in. Funny how that works, huh? Buckle ...
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Good morning Lemon Nation. We've watched ICE brutalize communities for months, most recently in South Shore Chicago where children were dragged naked from their homes in the middle of the night. Trump and his MAGA goons are out of control and fascism is no longer a hypothetical. Join Don at 10am EST today to hear why we can't be apathetic in this time of crisis! This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEM...
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Happy Friday Lemonheads! We've been eagerly awaiting the Diddy sentencing news all day, with the hearing now lasting over 5 hours. Soon the sentencing will be in so join Don and some Lemon Nation favorites tonight at 5pm EST to discuss who all spoke, what all was said, and what happens next for Diddy. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code le...
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This morning we will show you live from outside of a New York courtroom as Diddy awaits his sentencing. In July he was found guilty of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution while acquitted of the harsher chargers of racketeering and sex trafficking. After being denied bail, he has remained detained until today's sentencing. Join Don at 10am EST to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the gue...
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The government has officially shut down, and if you think things feel rough, it’s because they are. Republicans control both the House and the Senate, but instead of owning up to their mess, they’re busy pointing fingers at Democrats and spinning lies to cover their tracks. Tonight, Don is joined by our very own Lemon Legends to break it all down. From the chaos in Washington to what it means for everyday Americans, we’ll dive into...
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The government is shut down, but MAGA is wide open for lies. Despite controlling both the House and the Senate, Republicans are spinning this mess as somehow the Democrats’ fault. Their latest tall tale? That Democrats are pushing “free healthcare for all illegal immigrants.” That’s not even remotely true. What Democrats are fighting for is accessible, affordable healthcare for Americans, something MAGA politicians clearly don’t ca...
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Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to break down the government shutdown. Where do Democrats stand in this fight, and how should they respond to MAGA’s chaos and blame-shifting? Nellis lays out the stakes, the strategy, and what Democrats must do next to protect Americans and push back against Trump’s manufactured crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The government is officially shut down, and MAGA is already working overtime to spin it as the Democrats’ fault. Never mind the fact that Republicans control both the House and the Senate. The finger-pointing, the gaslighting, the lies…it’s all peak Trump-era politics. Tonight, Don Lemon is joined by Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci, who’s never been afraid to call BS when he sees it. Together, they’ll break down how we got here, wh...
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Don Lemon sits down with DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene in the middle of a government shutdown to cut through the noise and set the record straight. Republicans control all branches of government, yet they’re pointing fingers at Democrats and spreading lies (like the absurd claim that Dems want to give “free healthcare to all illegal immigrants.” Not true.) What’s really happening? The GOP is holding the country hostage while trying...
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The government has officially shut down, closed for business, thanks to MAGA’s circus of incompetence. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are now facing lost paychecks, stalled services, and mounting uncertainty while Trump and his allies pretend this is somehow the Democrats’ fault. It’s not. Meanwhile, ICE is ramping up horrific arrests, and with Trump edging closer to full-on authoritarianism - deploying troops, silencing dissen...
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We are just hours away from a government shutdown, and let’s be real, things are looking grim. Will Democrats hold the line or cave under pressure? Meanwhile, at today’s event in Quantico, Trump decided to stoke even more division by warning about a so-called “war from within.” What exactly does that mean? And why does MAGA seem so eager to pick fights with their own neighbors? Don is live to break it all down: the looming shutdown...
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Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air with record-breaking ratings, and his return says a lot about power, fear, and the price of silence. When Disney yanked him after Trump’s FCC chair attacked, it wasn’t regulation that silenced him, it was corporate cowardice. But this time, the public pushed back with boycotts, outrage, and a reminder that free speech isn’t for sale. Don breaks down what Kimmel’s return teaches us about censorship as...
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America is looking really embarrassing right now. Congress has just hours to avoid a shutdown, but MAGA is busy throwing tantrums instead of governing. Will Democrats hold the line, or fold under pressure? What does a shutdown actually mean for everyday Americans? Then we’ll break down Pete Hegseth’s cringey Quantico pep talk to the top generals, where he trotted out the same tired “anti-woke warrior” nonsense. 🙄 And finally, an ...
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Don sits down with Joe Anthony and Walter Geer, the founders of Subculture, a new social media platform built for experts and thought leaders, to discuss why they believe experts are the new influencers, how the platform empowers creators to monetize their knowledge, and what sets it apart from traditional social media. They also talk about Blackweek, the culture-first economic forum and festival entering its second year. Check ou...
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America feels like it’s teetering on the edge. Tonight, Don breaks down all the chaos unfolding right now, from the looming government shutdown, to the near-daily horror of mass shootings, to Trump’s threats of sending federal troops into cities across the nation. What comes next, how do we fight back, and most importantly, how do we stay sane when everything feels like it’s unraveling? We're joined by Oregon Attorney General Dan R...
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