The Don Lemon Show
HOT TOPICS | UFC Fighter Attacked Michelle Obama, Now He's Backtracking!
Don Lemon dissects the political spectacle surrounding the Reflecting Pool's algae crisis and a UFC fighter's controversial remarks about Michelle Obama, exposing perceived hypocrisy and media failures.
HOT TOPICS | The MAGA Mainstream Media & CBS Shake-Up Is Backfiring!
Don Lemon and guests dissect how corporate media's attempts to appease political factions are backfiring, leading to ratings collapses and a growing distrust that fuels the rise of independent journalism.
HOT TOPICS | Why Hollywood Chose Obama Over Trump! With Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee
Hollywood's overwhelming support for the Obamas over Trump highlights a stark political and cultural divide, reflecting broader issues of media control, racial dynamics, and the struggle for democratic values.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | BOMBSHELL: Fired Journalist Scott Pelley Exposes CBS Lies!
Veteran journalists Don Lemon, Joy Reid, Jim Acosta, and Max Tani dissect the alleged corporate sabotage of CBS News and the broader decline of objective journalism, sparked by Scott Pelley's public accusations against Barry Weiss.
HOT TOPICS | Young People Are Done With Corporate Media!
A high school student's viral Emmy speech exposes corporate media's failures, igniting a discussion on youth disillusionment and the critical role of independent journalism.
Don Lemon and Kara Swisher Go Head-to-Head on the State of Media
Don Lemon and Kara Swisher dissect the shifting media landscape, Lemon's transition to independent journalism, his legal battles, and the critical role of press freedom against authoritarianism.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Panics As Poll Numbers Plummet!
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's plummeting approval ratings and personal wealth surge, coupled with his administration's economic policies and perceived disconnect from everyday Americans, are creating a political crisis for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Capitol In Crisis: Don Live on the Scene In Washington D.C.
Don Lemon and guest Jay Jordan dissect political absurdities, media capitulation, and the state of American democracy with sharp wit and unfiltered commentary.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Iran War Crisis Is All Donald Trump's Fault!
Don Lemon and guests assert that the ongoing Iran war crisis, which has vaporized trillions from the S&P 500, is entirely Donald Trump's fault, driven by a desire for distraction and a flawed, uninformed strategy.
DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 2
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley offer an unfiltered, personal take on media, politics, and resilience in the face of public and legal challenges, advocating for independent journalism and authenticity.
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 | 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 | BREAKING EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Another Arrest...Who's Next?!
Don Lemon and guest Jolly Good Ginger dissect the stark contrast in accountability for individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting recent arrests in the UK versus mere resignations in the US, while sharply criticizing American political figures and the perceived inaction of the justice system.
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.
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 | EXCLUSIVE: Don Lemon & Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez LIVE!
Don Lemon and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez detail how the arrest of a journalist represents a calculated government attack on free speech and independent media, exposing a 'playbook' of intimidation and censorship.
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.
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.
HOT TOPICS | BREAKING: Was This Another F*cking ICE Murder?!
Don Lemon and guest Elizer Daryus expose alleged ICE brutality, including a detainee's likely homicide and a family's tear-gassing, framing these incidents as a direct assault on civil liberties and democracy.
HOT TOPICS | ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Unravels As She Tries To Justify ICE Terror Campaign!
Don Lemon and guest Jacob Soboroff dissect the escalating violence and alleged protocol violations by ICE, critiquing political figures like Kristi Noem for defending actions that contradict video evidence and broader principles of justice.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump's Attacks on Venezuela Are The Biggest Epstein Distraction Yet!
Don Lemon and James Carville argue that Donald Trump's actions regarding Venezuela are a calculated distraction from the Epstein files and are driven by financial motives, while also discussing the upcoming 2026 election and a Minnesota child care fraud scandal.
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