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May 17, 2026Kevin Hart RoastFreedom Of SpeechMental Health

LEMON DROP | Trump’s China Trip, Voting Rights Battles & the Kevin Hart Roast

Don Lemon and his guests dissect the Kevin Hart roast controversy, the impact of redistricting on Black voters, Trump's shifting stance on China, and the evolving justifications for military action in Iran.

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May 17, 2026RedistrictingGerrymanderingVoting Rights

Don Lemon And Cory Booker on Redistricting by Republicans

Senator Cory Booker argues that Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly those targeting African-American voters, are anti-democratic and a direct assault on civil rights, demanding active participation and legislative action from Democrats to counter these threats.

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May 12, 2026Athlete ActivismVoting RightsGerrymandering

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?

Don Lemon and guests debate the controversial but potentially impactful strategy of black athletes boycotting SEC schools to combat voting rights suppression and gerrymandering in Southern states.

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May 7, 2026US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictPolitical Disinformation

HOT TOPICS | Another Iran War Pivot & Rubio's Trip to the Vatican Amid Growing Tensions!

This episode exposes the US administration's alleged disinformation regarding the Iran conflict, its weaponization of the DOJ against political opponents like Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas, and the historical 'long game' of conservative efforts to dismantle voting rights and civil rights organizations.

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Apr 22, 2026Political StrategyGerrymanderingElection Integrity

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Donald Trump's Plan For MAGA Failing?!

Host Charles Coleman Jr. argues that Donald Trump's political strategies, including gerrymandering and his administration's chaotic conduct, are backfiring, leading to a potential 'bloodbath' for Republicans and raising concerns about election integrity.

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Apr 22, 2026US PoliticsRedistrictingGerrymandering

HOT TOPICS | MAGA & Donald Trump Crashing Out Again?!

Don Lemon and callers discuss the Virginia redistricting victory for Democrats, the 'fight fire with fire' approach to politics, and strategies for dealing with MAGA supporters in personal life.

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