The Don Lemon Show
LEMON DROP | Algae, Peeling Paint & Trump’s Reflecting Pool Disaster… Plus Wes Moore on Obama Center
Don Lemon dissects the $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 'disaster' as a metaphor for Trump's presidency and contrasts it with the Obama Center's opening, while also questioning Trump's alleged 'obsession' with male physiques.
HOT TOPICS | Jeezy Opens Up About Fame, Failure, and Finding Peace
Rapper Jeezy details his profound personal and professional transformation, driven by a life-altering legal challenge, leading him to prioritize peace, ownership, and the elevation of hip-hop culture through unique experiences like his orchestral residency.
EXCLUSIVE: Governor Wes Moore DESTROYS Trump. He Is Not Backing Down!
Maryland Governor Wes Moore details his aggressive state-level fight against perceived threats to democracy and economic fairness, directly challenging Donald Trump's actions and leadership style.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Reflecting Pool Is a Complete Disaster!
Don Lemon uses the disastrous repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as a potent metaphor for Donald Trump's presidency, highlighting his alleged pattern of prioritizing image over substance, deflecting blame, and creating distractions.
HOT TOPICS | The Boos Heard Round the World: Americans Are Fed Up With Donald Trump!
Don Lemon argues that a 'spell of inevitability' around Donald Trump is breaking, evidenced by widespread public boos and a strategic shift in Democratic politics towards prioritizing winning over 'moral purity.'
HOT TOPICS | TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere on Spencer Pratt's Run for LA Mayor
Don Lemon critiques America's tendency to confuse celebrity fame with political competence, using Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral bid as a prime example, and highlights how this pattern disproportionately benefits white men.
HOT TOPICS | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast: What Would Dr. King Do In Trump's America?
This special edition of The Don Lemon Show captures the impactful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast, where speakers reflect on King's enduring legacy and the ongoing fight for civil, economic, and human rights in contemporary society.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's 2026 Will Be A JOKE! - January 2nd, 2026
Don Lemon urges listeners to combat media-driven outrage by focusing on substance over spectacle, protecting their peace, and engaging with intention rather than reaction, while also celebrating positive political shifts and mocking Trump's perceived decline.
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