The Don Lemon Show
LEMON DROP | Sotomayor Warns “More People Will Die,” ABC Fights Trump’s FCC & America 250 Chaos
Don Lemon dissects a Supreme Court ruling gutting asylum rights, a UFC fighter's controversial comment about Michelle Obama, ABC's battle with the FCC over broadcast licenses, and the chaotic Trump-backed America 250 rally.
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.
Is Trump Okay? Don Lemon & Jennifer Welch Break It Down
Don Lemon and Jennifer Welch dissect the perceived mental and physical decline of Donald Trump, the hypocrisy of corporate media, and the 'gay obsession' of the MAGA movement, urging listeners to support independent journalism.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & MAGA's Spencer Pratt Election Fraud LIES!
Don Lemon and his guests dissect Donald Trump's repeated election fraud claims, highlighting the lack of evidence, the political motivations of his allies, and the dangerous erosion of trust in democratic institutions.
LEMON DROP | Spencer Pratt Could Be Mayor, Trump Paints Over History, Artists Rebuke Trump
Don Lemon and guests dissect the 'reality show' state of American politics, from Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral bid to Trump's controversial Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project and the decline of traditional media.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Redistricting & Democracy: What’s Happening to Voting Rights?!
Don Lemon and Tiffany Cross dissect the "new Jim Crow" of redistricting, expose media's failure to disaggregate economic data, and challenge the "feigned surprise" of some conservatives regarding systemic racism, emphasizing the resilience and collective power of Black women.
LEMON DROP | Keith Edwards Responds to Jasmine Crockett Backlash
Don Lemon and Keith Edwards discuss the evolving landscape of digital media, the White House Correspondents' Dinner, political candidate viability, and the challenges of online scrutiny, including Keith's backlash over his critique of Jasmine Crockett.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | D.L. Hughley GOES OFF On Donald Trump & MAGA!
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley dissect the Israel-Hamas conflict, US foreign policy, and domestic political failures, arguing that a lack of accountability and qualified leadership fuels global instability and misinformation.
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 DROP | Mainstream Media Consolidation & The Fight For Control!
Don Lemon dissects the rapid consolidation of mainstream media, the ongoing political scrutiny over the Epstein files, and alleged hypocrisy in Republican investigations and Trump's public conduct.
HOT TOPICS | MAGA & Epstein Freaks Taking Over Mainstream Media?!
Don Lemon and media experts dissect the alarming 'MAGA-fication' and 'Epstein-ification' of mainstream media, particularly CBS News, under Barry Weiss's leadership, alongside a tribute to civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.
HOT TOPICS | ICE Crisis & Corruption: America Is Not Okay!
Don Lemon and his guests dissect the media's reaction to his recent arrest and expose the alleged lawlessness, corruption, and constitutional violations by ICE, emphasizing the critical need for accountability and protection of press freedom.
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.
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 | 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.
HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media FAIL: CBS Sells Out AGAIN!
Don Lemon and media journalist Oliver Darcy expose how CBS News's new direction, driven by corporate interests and fear, is compromising journalistic integrity by 'both-sidesing' critical events like January 6th and flattering political figures.
HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media Meltdown: CBS's SHOCKING Debut!
Don Lemon and guest Kobe Hall dissect CBS News' controversial debut under new conservative ownership, highlighting on-air blunders, a perceived partisan shift, and the Trump administration's Venezuela policy.
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