The Don Lemon Show
HOT TOPICS | The Elon Musk Bombshells, Iran Negotiations & JD Vance on The View
Don Lemon unpacks explosive allegations from Ashley St. Clair about Elon Musk's alleged smear tactics, homophobia, and election interference, alongside a rigorous fact-check of JD Vance's economic claims and conservative rhetoric.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The White House Made a Media Offenders List... It May Backfire
Don Lemon and guest Brian Tyler Cohen dissect the Trump administration's alleged politically motivated actions, from a controversial Iran 'peace deal' and a transphobic incident at a White House UFC event to investigations into political rivals and a 'media offenders list' targeting independent journalists.
Don Lemon & Jennifer Welch on Trump's Big Baby Energy & MAGA's Obsession With the LGBTQ+ Community
Don Lemon and Jennifer Welch dissect Donald Trump's perceived "special baby energy," MAGA's "gay obsession," and the corporate media's complicity in normalizing political extremism.
HOT TOPICS | Sleepy Donnie Can't Stay Awake! Is He In Mental Decline?!
Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's alleged physical and cognitive decline, criticizing mainstream media for its perceived silence and highlighting the critical role of independent journalism.
LEMON DROP | Paxton Wins, Alabama Fights Back & Trump Builds a UFC Arena
Don Lemon delivers a scathing critique of recent political and legal events, highlighting perceived corruption, racial double standards, and the weaponization of the Justice Department under the Trump administration.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Major Updates In Don Lemon's Freedom of the Press Case
Don Lemon reveals major updates in his legal battle, alleging government overreach and attempts to suppress independent journalism by seeking his YouTube subscriber data, alongside a pattern of prosecutorial misconduct across the country.
LEMON DROP | SNL's Kenan Thompson On Comedy in the Age of Chaos
SNL veteran Kenan Thompson discusses the evolving media landscape, the enduring power of live television, and the complexities of political humor in an age where reality often outpaces satire.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Don Lemon, Pablo Torre, Gianmarco Soresi & Jay Jurden on the Future Of Media
Don Lemon and guests dissect the seismic shifts in media, revealing how independent creators are dismantling old power structures and redefining journalism through authenticity and direct audience engagement.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Bill Clinton's Testimony On Jeffrey Epstein & Donald Trump
Don Lemon and Jay Jordan dissect Bill Clinton's six-hour testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, framing it as a strategic move by Democrats to pressure Donald Trump into testifying, highlighting the stark contrast in accountability between political parties.
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.
BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!
Don Lemon's arraignment for 'journalism' in Minnesota highlights the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice against independent media and political dissent.
HOT TOPICS | Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Angers Donald Trump & MAGA!
Don Lemon vehemently defends Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show against conservative backlash, framing the criticism as racist and out of touch with modern American identity, while also addressing his own recent legal challenges.
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.
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.
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