The Don Lemon Show

DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 1
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley deliver an unfiltered, comedic, and critical take on current events, media freedom, and American society, sparked by Lemon's recent arrest.

LEMON DROP | How To Defeat MAGA: MOCK THEM! | Don Lemon & Tim Miller at New Orleans Book Festival
Don Lemon and Tim Miller discuss how to counter the MAGA movement, emphasizing mockery and exposing hypocrisy, while criticizing corporate media's 'false equivalence' in political coverage.

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.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Testifies For Second Day!
Don Lemon delivers sharp commentary on Kristi Noem's evasive testimony regarding an alleged affair and DHS misconduct, the unprecedented bipartisan subpoena of Pam Bondi over missing Epstein files, and a detailed analysis of a Texas primary election revealing critical campaign missteps and the impact of national media.

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 DROP | Sam Harris Says That No One Was More Disadvantaged Than White Men!
Sam Harris and Don Lemon clash on the roots of political polarization, the impact of identity politics, and the media's role in shaping public perception, with Harris controversially claiming white men were the most disadvantaged in high-status job applications for a long time.

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 | Breaking Live: Pam Bondi Faces Questions About Epstein Files!
Pam Bondi's contentious congressional testimony regarding the Epstein files and alleged DOJ weaponization reveals deep partisan divides and strategic stonewalling, sparking outrage over victim privacy and accountability.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | So Much For Religious Freedom!
Don Lemon and guests discuss the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother with breaking updates, then pivot to a sharp critique of media freedom, the Epstein files' handling, and Trump's use of religious nationalism.

LEMON DROP | MAGA Is Turning On Donald Trump!
Don Lemon and Mike Nellis dissect the perceived weaponization of government against critics, Trump's alleged financial exploitation of the presidency, and the shifting political landscape, including former supporters' disillusionment.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Senator Elizabeth Warren Stands With Don Lemon to Support The First Amendment!
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Don Lemon dissect the escalating attacks on press freedom and accountability for government abuses, arguing that corporate media is neutered and independent journalism is under deliberate assault.

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.

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump In The Epstein Files - They Arrested The Wrong Don!
Don Lemon and Congressman Jason Crow discuss the weaponization of the justice system against journalists and critics of Donald Trump, alongside the controversial handling of the Epstein files and the rise of independent media.

Saturday Night Lemon
Don Lemon, speaking after a recent arrest, defiantly asserts his commitment to independent journalism, urging audiences to support free press and stand up against attempts to silence critical voices.

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 | 'ICE OUT' Protests Erupt in Minneapolis & Beyond!
Don Lemon exposes ICE's alleged creation of a 'domestic terrorist' database for citizens filming them, sparking massive 'ICE OUT' protests in Minneapolis and raising urgent constitutional alarms.

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 | Don Addresses The Church Drama LIVE
Don Lemon and his legal and comedic guests dissect the political and legal backlash against his reporting on a church protest, framing it as an attack on the First Amendment and journalistic integrity.

LEMON DROP | ICE Goons Demanding Proof of Citizenship From Residents
Don Lemon and Michael Cohen condemn the killing of a US citizen by an ICE agent during a protest, framing it as a severe violation of First Amendment rights and a symptom of executive overreach, while also detailing how citizens can assert their constitutional protections against ICE demands.
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