The Don Lemon Show
NO KINGS DAY 3.0: BIGGER & MADDER! Joy Reid, Don Lemon & Jim Acosta Are Back!
Don Lemon, Joy Reid, and Jim Acosta host a live broadcast from the 'No Kings 3.0' protests across the globe, criticizing mainstream media's silence and rallying for sustained civic action against perceived authoritarianism and political corruption.
HOT TOPICS | SHOCKING Threat From Hegseth: 'We Will Control The Media'
Don Lemon and Colby Hall dissect Pete Hegseth's controversial call for media control and his dismissive rhetoric regarding the Iran war, highlighting the threat to press freedom and the administration's perceived miscalculations.
HOT TOPICS | NEW EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Donald Trump Accused By Teen!
Don Lemon and guests dissect recent economic downturns, a new Epstein file allegation against Donald Trump, and the US's aggressive foreign policy towards Cuba, framing these issues as critical failures of the Trump administration and threats to democracy.
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Is Destroying the Press!
Don Lemon details his personal experience being targeted by the administration, framing it as part of a broader, racially-tinged assault on the First Amendment and independent journalism, while asserting the growing impact of digital media.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | What Is The State Of Our Union?!
Don Lemon and a panel of Democratic lawmakers and commentators dissect Donald Trump's State of the Union address, exposing alleged lies and authoritarian tactics amidst cratering poll numbers and a nation grappling with economic hardship and political division.
HOT TOPICS | BOMBSHELL Epstein News: Former Prince Andrew ARRESTED!
The arrest of former Prince Andrew in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal highlights a stark contrast in accountability between the UK and the US, sparking a broader discussion on political identity, religious justification, and the pursuit of truth.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is MAGA Trying To Rig The Midterm Elections?!
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and political strategist Kurt Bardella discuss alleged efforts by the Trump administration to manipulate upcoming elections through ICE intimidation and propose radical shifts in Democratic political strategy.
HOT TOPICS | BREAKING: Don Lemon Appears In Court In Minneapolis!
Don Lemon details his first court appearance in Minneapolis for charges related to covering anti-ICE protests, sparking a discussion with legal and political experts on the critical threat to press freedom and the weaponization of the legal system against journalists.
HOT TOPICS | Pam Bondi's Embarrassing House Judiciary Committee Hearing
Don Lemon and guests dissect the political motivations behind ICE's withdrawal from Minnesota and the controversial House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Pam Bondi, highlighting concerns about government surveillance and the weaponization of the Justice Department.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Pam Bondi DESTROYED During Oversight Hearing
Don Lemon and guests dissect Pam Bondi's controversial congressional testimony, highlighting her evasive tactics, personal attacks, and refusal to acknowledge Epstein survivors, framing it as a performance for Donald Trump.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | White House Targets Black Journalists & Freedom Of The Press!
Don Lemon and Joy Reid discuss the alarming trend of the White House targeting Black journalists and weaponizing legal systems against perceived political enemies, highlighting threats to press freedom and democratic processes.
BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!
Don Lemon and fellow journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents, sparking outrage and raising alarms about press freedom and authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Judge Refuses DOJ Case Against Don Lemon!
Don Lemon details the judge's refusal of the DOJ's case against him, framing it as a broader attack on journalism and the First Amendment, especially targeting independent media.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Watch Donald Trump Unravel On Live TV!
Don Lemon dissects Donald Trump's 'desperate' White House briefing, framing his rhetoric on immigration, NATO, and a Nobel Peace Prize as a calculated distraction from deeper issues and a sign of a 'fragile ego' that is eroding global trust.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Another ICE Horror Story! They Have Blood On Their Hands
Don Lemon and guests dissect recent political events, from Trump's controversial 'Nobel Peace Prize' to a White House press secretary's meltdown and a protester's permanent blinding by ICE, framing them as symptoms of a dangerous authoritarian shift.
HOT TOPICS | OUT OF CONTROL: Another ICE Shooting!
Don Lemon and Rep. Jimmy Gomez dissect the escalating federal agent actions in Minnesota and California, questioning official narratives and debating drastic measures to counter perceived government overreach, including a controversial call for the National Guard and a bill to prevent a Greenland invasion.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & ICE Are On A Deadly Power Trip!
Don Lemon and guests condemn ICE's 'terrorizing' actions in Minneapolis and Donald Trump's 'deranged' fixation on Greenland, framing both as dangerous manifestations of unchecked power and authoritarianism.
HOT TOPICS | Are Donald Trump's Actions Against Venezuela Acts of War?! - January 5th, 2026
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro is a hypocritical, self-serving act driven by oil interests and a need for distraction, setting a dangerous international precedent by bypassing congressional approval.
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