The Don Lemon Show
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Iran War Chaos: What Is Actually Going On?!
The US-Iran peace talks collapse as President Trump's erratic social media diplomacy and shifting objectives create confusion, raising concerns about his mental stability and the conflict's true purpose.
LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats!
Don Lemon and Mike Nellis assert that Donald Trump 'caved' on Iran, resulting in zero US gains, strengthened Iranian leverage, and further isolation of the United States on the global stage.
HOT TOPICS | Iran War Crisis: Donald Trump Is Going To Get Us All Killed!
Don Lemon and Dr. Freda dissect the public behavior of figures like Kanye West and Donald Trump, arguing that their actions, though seemingly unhinged, are calculated and indicative of a societal failure to demand accountability.
LEMON DROP | Congressman Ro Khanna on Pam Bondi's Firing: 'Good Riddance'
Congressman Ro Khanna details how congressional pressure and public opinion on the Epstein files led to Pam Bondi's firing, advocating for a renewed Democratic strategy focused on anti-elite accountability and economic relief.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Donald Trump Gives Pam Bondi the Boot!
Don Lemon and guests dissect the abrupt removal of Pam Bondi, framing it as a politically motivated 'boot' by Donald Trump, fueled by public embarrassment and her alleged mishandling of the Epstein files, with her replacement, Todd Blanch, raising further concerns about the Department of Justice's independence.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Lies Are Coming Out!
Don Lemon and political strategist Steve Schmidt dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, exposing alleged contradictions, lack of transparency, and the political fallout impacting the economy and public trust.
HOT TOPICS | NEW EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Donald Trump Accused By Teen!
Don Lemon and guests dissect recent economic downturns, a new Epstein file allegation against Donald Trump, and the US's aggressive foreign policy towards Cuba, framing these issues as critical failures of the Trump administration and threats to democracy.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Ice Barbie Kristi Noem FIRED!
Don Lemon and guests celebrate Kristi Noem's removal from Homeland Security, framing it as a long-overdue consequence for alleged corruption, mismanagement, and unconstitutional actions, while raising concerns about her replacement.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Lies & Fallout After Kristi Noem’s Abysmal Testimony
Don Lemon and Steve Schmidt dissect the Trump administration's contradictory justifications for military action in Iran and the alleged corruption surrounding Kristi Noem's DHS ad campaign.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Testifies For Second Day!
Don Lemon delivers sharp commentary on Kristi Noem's evasive testimony regarding an alleged affair and DHS misconduct, the unprecedented bipartisan subpoena of Pam Bondi over missing Epstein files, and a detailed analysis of a Texas primary election revealing critical campaign missteps and the impact of national media.
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.
LEMON DROP | Trump's State Of The Union Lies, New Epstein Bombshells & Mainstream Media Shakeup
This episode dissects the week's political chaos, from Trump's 'theatrical' State of the Union and the perceived lack of accountability for powerful figures in the Epstein scandal to the controversial public appearance of Cash Patel at the Olympics.
HOT TOPICS | BUSTED! DOJ Withheld & Removed Some Epstein Files Related to Donald Trump!
Don Lemon and legal analyst Simone Redwine expose how the Department of Justice allegedly withheld and removed over 50 pages of Epstein files related to Donald Trump, raising serious questions about obstruction of justice and selective disclosure.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump, Are You F'ing Kidding Me!?
Don Lemon and guest Mark Caputo dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, alleged DOJ surveillance of Congress, and the political fallout, including the controversial identity of a redacted email sender.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Trump Epstein Cover-Up Is Unraveling!
Don Lemon and his guests dissect the unfolding Epstein files scandal, Howard Lutnik's alleged lies, the perceived inaction of the DOJ, and the cultural backlash against Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, framing it all as a symptom of elite impunity and MAGA-era 'shamelessness'.
HOT TOPICS | Did ICE Agents Just Use A 5 Year Old Child As BAIT?!
Don Lemon vehemently condemns ICE's alleged use of a 5-year-old child as bait to detain his father in Minnesota, framing it as a cruel and inhumane act by an administration devoid of moral compass.
LEMON DROP | Dear White People, WTF?!
Don Lemon and Mike Nellis dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy and domestic actions, framing them as a dangerous display of entitlement and a distraction from pressing issues, while also critiquing Democratic 'performative politics' and calling for a new generation of courageous, action-oriented leaders.
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