Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Racist Redistricting Plans Are Failing!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Racist Redistricting Plans Are Failing!

Don Lemon and guest Eddie Glaude Jr. dissect the pervasive role of race in American society, critiquing 'performative patriotism' and the strategic dismantling of Black voting power.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | EXCLUSIVE: First Black Woman Governor!? With Keisha Lance Bottoms
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | EXCLUSIVE: First Black Woman Governor!? With Keisha Lance Bottoms

Don Lemon hosts former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto to discuss the Georgia primary results, the current political landscape, and public sentiment on economic struggles and alleged government corruption, including a controversial '1776 slush fund'.

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LEMON DROP | Trump’s China Trip, Voting Rights Battles & the Kevin Hart Roast
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LEMON DROP | Trump’s China Trip, Voting Rights Battles & the Kevin Hart Roast

Don Lemon and his guests dissect the Kevin Hart roast controversy, the impact of redistricting on Black voters, Trump's shifting stance on China, and the evolving justifications for military action in Iran.

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Don Lemon And Cory Booker on Redistricting by Republicans
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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.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voters Are Fed Up With MAGA's Racist Policies!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voters Are Fed Up With MAGA's Racist Policies!

Don Lemon and guests dissect the escalating political battles over redistricting and voting rights, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with perceived racist policies and Democratic inaction.

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HOT TOPICS | DONALD TRUMP IS LOSING IT! Questions About Trump’s Mental Fitness Keep Growing!
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HOT TOPICS | DONALD TRUMP IS LOSING IT! Questions About Trump’s Mental Fitness Keep Growing!

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline and policy contradictions, alongside a stark discussion on the ongoing fight for Black voting rights and the historical context of racial injustice in America.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Does Not Care About Americans!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Does Not Care About Americans!

Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's controversial statement about not caring for Americans' financial situations, exposing deep political divides and alleged fiscal irresponsibility.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?
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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.

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HOT TOPICS | The Redistricting Fight Could Change Everything!
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HOT TOPICS | The Redistricting Fight Could Change Everything!

Don Lemon and guests assert that current redistricting efforts are a 'slick,' coordinated, and racist campaign to erase black political power, echoing post-Reconstruction tactics, and call for active resistance against voter fatigue.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Redistricting & Democracy: What’s Happening to Voting Rights?!
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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.

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HOT TOPICS | Trump’s Wealth Soars & Celebs Show Off At Met Gala As Americans Struggle
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HOT TOPICS | Trump’s Wealth Soars & Celebs Show Off At Met Gala As Americans Struggle

Don Lemon critiques the Met Gala as a 'Marie Antoinette moment' of tone-deaf opulence amidst widespread economic hardship, linking it to soaring wealth inequality and the overlooked origins of fashion in marginalized communities, while also exploring the complexities of strategic voting in a polarized political landscape.

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LEMON DROP | Is Washington D.C. Reaching A Breaking Point?!
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LEMON DROP | Is Washington D.C. Reaching A Breaking Point?!

Don Lemon dissects a week of escalating political chaos in Washington D.C., from a White House security breach to a Supreme Court ruling impacting voting rights, arguing these events reflect a nation on edge.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Claims He Doesn’t Need Congress...Really?!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Claims He Doesn’t Need Congress...Really?!

Don Lemon and guests dissect the current state of America, highlighting severe economic inequality, political gaslighting, and the devastating impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on voting rights and racial justice.

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HOT TOPICS | Gas Prices Up & Tensions Rising in Iran...What’s Next?
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HOT TOPICS | Gas Prices Up & Tensions Rising in Iran...What’s Next?

Don Lemon and guests dissect the widening chasm between reported economic growth and the severe financial strain on everyday Americans, highlighting the political and societal costs of rising prices, stagnant wages, and eroding civil liberties.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | EMERGENCY: The SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Could Cost Dems the Midterms!!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | EMERGENCY: The SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Could Cost Dems the Midterms!!

Don Lemon and guests express outrage over the Supreme Court's perceived dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, warning it could rig elections and necessitate an overwhelming voter turnout to save democracy.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voting Rights Suppressed, Hegseth Grilled, WTF Just Happened?!
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Voting Rights Suppressed, Hegseth Grilled, WTF Just Happened?!

Don Lemon and Senator Cory Booker dissect the Supreme Court's 'gutting' of the Voting Rights Act, the politically motivated prosecution of James Comey, and the alarming lack of accountability for the economic costs of the Iran war.

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