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With three decades of award-winning journalism and storytelling behind him, Don Lemon takes his signature style and outspoken truth-telling to a new platform with The Don Lemon Show. Don welcomes a variety of guests and newsmakers to his show, with topics spanning everything from social issues and race to pop-culture and current events. Each episode will also feature Don's personal take on the stories and topics that are shaping our lives and conversations. Expect his insightful commentary to go beyond the news of the day, getting to the heart of what really matters and helping his audience have a better understanding of the world around them. The Don Lemon Show is available on YouTube, as well as all audio and video platforms.

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Friday · 58 min· Video
HOT TOPICS: Trump's $20M Taxpayer Ad Scandal & Vance Faces Racism Row
Donald Trump's administration has allocated $20 million in taxpayer funds for campaign-style TV ads featuring the president, with at least $2.5 million already spent on airtime. The White House says they are legitimate public-service announcements, while critics from both parties have questioned why taxpayers are footing the bill. Then, Vice President JD Vance is facing backlash after telling Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon to "get the hell out" and saying she "doesn't belong in America." We break down the controversies, the money and the rhetoric and Angie Nixon joins the show to respond. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Thursday · 1 hr 12 min· Video
Lemon LIVE at 5: Election Panic Hits Trump World, Scaramucci Breaks Down Fear Inside the White House
Former White House Communications director Anthony Scaramucci joins Don to break down Donald Trump's extraordinary TIME interview, his concerns about Democrats taking control of Congress, and his statement that he would consider pardoning members of his administration. What does Trump's answer reveal about how he's approaching the midterms and what could happen if Democrats take control on Capitol Hill? Scaramucci weighs in on Trump, the Republican Party and the battle for Congress. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Thursday · 1 hr 11 min· Video
HOT TOPICS: Trump Praises Dictator Kim Jong Un As Cornell Faces Questions Over Sexual Assault Case
Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are escalating their attacks on the American press, with Hegseth accusing parts of the media of "treason" and Trump continuing his praise of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Don breaks down the growing clash between the administration and journalists and speaks to Historian Timothy Snyder. Plus, Cornell University is facing intense scrutiny over its handling of disturbing sexual assault allegations involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity. No criminal charges were initially filed, but prosecutors have now reopened the investigation and the case is expected to go before a grand jury. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Wednesday · 59 min
Lemon LIVE at 5: Donald Trump Is Becoming A Political Liability For Republicans
Is Donald Trump becoming political poison for his own party? Don Lemon breaks down Ken Paxton's newly leaked audio, Thom Tillis's "WTF moment," and María Elvira Salazar's campaign ad challenging Trump's immigration crackdown. Marjorie Taylor Greene now says "MAGA is dead," and Tucker Carlson says Trump should have been removed from office over what he described as a threat of nuclear war. Texas Railroad Commission candidate Jon Rosenthal joins Don to discuss his campaign and why Republican strategist Karl Rove says he'll cross party lines to vote for him. 🍋 FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Wednesday · 56 min· Video
HOT TOPICS: Eric Schmitt's Jack Smith 'Gotcha' Goes Off the Rails
Senator Eric Schmitt called Jack Smith a "dirtbag" and suggested he committed perjury—then his supposed gotcha unraveled over the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Don breaks down the hearing, Smith's defense of his Trump investigations, and an administration that continues making excuses for January 6 insurrectionists. Former Capitol defender Michael Fanone joins Don to discuss the hearing, the attack he survived, and Trump's efforts to rewrite January 6. PLUS: Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly receiving "VIP treatment" behind bars, including access to massages, alcohol and a cell phone. His release date has also reportedly been moved up again. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Wednesday · 16 min· Video
LEMON DROP - Diddy Trial Witness Reacts To Stunning Prison Claims
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been behind bars for more than two years but explosive new claims suggest the music mogul may be living a surprisingly comfortable life in federal prison. Former inmates claim Diddy has other prisoners cooking, cleaning and doing his laundry, even giving him massages, while allegedly gaining access to contraband including alcohol and a cellphone. Combs' representatives dispute the characterization and say he follows prison rules. Don is joined by Sharay Hayes, better known as "The Punisher," who testified at Diddy's federal trial about his paid sexual encounters involving Combs and Cassie Ventura. Now, The Punisher reacts to the allegations surrounding Diddy's life behind bars and takes us back inside one of the most explosive celebrity trials in recent memory. GUEST: Sharay Hayes @SharayPunisherHayes http://yourhardreset.com FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Tuesday · 6 min· Video
Venezuelan Immigrant Being Held By ICE Facing Decades in Prison
A stunning twist in the case of Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer during a stop in Austin. Now, Garcés Pérez is the one facing federal charges and potentially up to 20 years in prison. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Don, his attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch says his legal team was effectively shut out as the charges unfolded and raises serious concerns about his treatment in federal custody. Garcés Pérez still has a bullet lodged in his body, according to his attorney, who says he has not received the medical care he needs. DHS says he is receiving appropriate treatment. Meanwhile, major questions remain about what happened during the encounter, including why the ICE officer who shot Garcés Pérez was not wearing a body camera.
Tuesday · 1 hr 41 min
Lemon LIVE at 5: The Los Angeles Mayor on the Fight to Keep Her Job
Karen Bass is fighting to keep her job and with just weeks to go until Election Day, the pressure is mounting. In an exclusive interview, the Los Angeles mayor speaks to Don as she battles City Councilmember Nithya Raman in a closely watched race for control of America's second-largest city. Don presses Mayor Bass on the latest polls, her record at City Hall, homelessness, affordability, public safety and why she believes Los Angeles voters should give her another four years. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Tuesday · 25 min· Video
LEMON DROP - Trump Says We're Winning The War But These Veterans Aren't Buying It
Veterans speak out over President Trump's war with Iran, warning about the human cost, the lack of a clear exit strategy and the consequences of dragging America deeper into another prolonged conflict. Army veteran and activist Jolly Good and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Pat Spearman discuss why veterans are pushing back, what Americans should understand about sending service members into harm's way, and whether Washington has learned anything from America's previous wars. Trump said this week that the U.S. will win the Iran war "very soon." These veterans have questions about where this ends. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Tuesday · 1 hr 13 min· Video
HOT TOPICS: Trump Can't Stay Awake As His Lies Fall Apart
Trump spent years calling President Biden "Sleepy Joe." Now the cameras keep catching him with his own eyes closed. He nodded off again during an Oval Office event, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, before facing questions over claims he made from the Resolute Desk. Don breaks down the footage, Trump's disputed claims, and the remarkable moment Marco Rubio insisted he had never seen the president fall asleep, only for Congressman Ted Lieu to confront him with video of Trump appearing to doze while Rubio himself was speaking. Don is joined by psychotherapist Elliott Connie to discuss sleep, exhaustion and what we can and cannot, responsibly conclude from watching someone appear drowsy on camera. PLUS: Lindsay Clancy returns to court for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial. Prosecutors are weighing whether to retry the Massachusetts mother in the deaths of her three children, while Clancy's defense is fighting to prevent a second trial. The first jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy should be convicted or found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Don breaks down what happens next in one of the country's most closely watched criminal cases. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Monday · 1 hr
Lemon LIVE at 5: This MAGA Candidate's Racist And Vile Posts Are Beyond Disturbing
A Republican nominee for statewide office in Texas is under fire after CNN's KFile uncovered since-deleted social media posts in which Bo French repeatedly called for the public execution of political opponents, including former President Barack Obama. French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, has also faced condemnation over inflammatory comments about race, immigration and religion. Don is joined by former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner and anti-racism educator and author Tim Wise to examine French's rhetoric, the backlash from members of his own party, and what his candidacy says about the state of American politics. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Monday · 21 min· Video
LEMON DROP - Midterms 2026: Black Women Are Dying And It's On The Ballot
The numbers are alarming: Black women in Harris County are dying from pregnancy-related causes at a dramatically higher rate - despite Houston being home to one of the largest medical centers in the world. So what is going wrong? Don speaks to Dr. Letitia Plummer, Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge and a practicing health professional, for a direct conversation about Black maternal mortality, racial disparities in healthcare and what she says needs to change. Then attorney and political commentator Monique Pressley joins the conversation to examine the broader picture: Black women seeking political power in 2026, the barriers they continue to face, and the historical significance of this election cycle. This is about more than making history. It's about whether political representation can translate into change for Black women. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Monday · 1 hr 13 min· Video
Hot Topics: Boos, Backlash & "I'd Like to Go Home" : Trump's Brutal Weekend
Donald Trump went looking for friendly territory, but his weekend produced some awkward moments, from audible boos at the Texas–Tennessee game to a hot mic apparently catching him saying, "I'd like to go home." Don breaks down the weekend, the White House's taxpayer-funded "public service announcements," and the political stakes with the midterms just 37 days away. Pus: Don speaks with veterans Pat Spearman and Jolly Good about the war with Iran, the growing backlash from veterans and the consequences of another prolonged American conflict. And Keshia Lance Bottoms joins Don for a conversation about her campaign for governor of Georgia, the issues driving voters and what's at stake in one of the country's biggest 2026 races. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
Monday · 40 min· Video
Lemon LIVE at 5: New Evidence Blows Open Nolan Wells' Case. What Are They Not Telling Us?
New details are raising questions about Nolan Wells' death. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's autopsy found no water in his lungs or airways and documented head injuries, but left the cause and manner of death undetermined. A grand jury has declined to bring charges. Meanwhile, there are allegations that messages were deleted from Wells' phone after he last used it. Don examines what the findings establish, what remains unverified, and why Nolan's family is still demanding answers. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:zjyka2hw5k7ztbjmjyjlxpqe LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
September 27 · 1 hr 10 min
Midterms 2026: Texans Are Fed Up After Years Of Greg Abbott
Don Lemon sits down with Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa at Courier Texas' "On the Ballot" event in Houston. Hinojosa makes her case to Texas voters and takes aim at Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's record, arguing that decisions made under his administration have left working families paying the price. She discusses affordability, public education, rising electricity costs, immigration enforcement and what she says she would do differently as governor. With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa explains why she believes Texas voters are ready for a change and what's at stake in her race against Abbott. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
September 26 · 52 min· Video
Lauren, We Need To Talk! Sex Scandal? Care To Explain?
Don Lemon and Jennifer Welch are back for another round of Welch's Lemonade. They're diving into the sexual misconduct allegations Lauren Boebert denies, while Karoline Leavitt takes her post-White House media tour on the road. Meanwhile, the White House is shutting out news outlets, Mike Waltz's social media follows are raising eyebrows, and the two weigh in on rumors about Sen. Markwayne Mullin and his alleged roommate. 🍋 This episode is brought to you by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves" at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, "BULLY" to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/DONLEMON 🍋CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! — https://shorturl.at/4rEcX WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: @thedonlemonshow Follow Don on Substack! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio!
September 25 · 49 min· Video
Exclusive: Ed Sheeran's Cousin Lays Into Him Over Macklemore Fallout
In an exclusive interview with Don, Jethro Sheeran unloads on his famous cousin, Ed Sheeran, amid the explosive fallout over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour. Jethro calls Ed "selfish," "narcissistic" and a "coward," explains why he feels sorry for Macklemore, and even compares his cousin's actions to those of a "venomous snake." But this feud goes much deeper than Macklemore. Jethro opens up about years of family tension and explains why he's speaking out against Ed now. What really happened between the Sheeran cousins — and was the Macklemore controversy simply the final straw? Watch Don Lemon's exclusive interview with Jethro Sheeran. Watch the full conversation. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests
September 25 · 55 min· Video
HOT TOPICS: Shot While Delivering Food: What Really Happened To Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez
A 28-year-old DoorDash driver was shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas and his attorney says the bullet is still lodged in his back. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez survived the shooting, was hospitalized twice and was then returned to immigration detention. His attorney says he later experienced loss of feeling on the left side of his body. And one major question remains: the ICE officer who shot him was reportedly not wearing a body camera. Don speaks with Wilber's attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, to ask what happened in the moments before the shooting, why there is no bodycam footage from the officer who fired, what evidence exists, why Wilber was returned to detention after being hospitalized, and what his family wants from the federal government. Plus, an exclusive conversation with Senator Mark Kelly about facing what he describes as intimidation from the Trump administration, Pete Hegseth, the future of AI and his warning about Donald Trump.
September 24 · 3 hr 30 min
HOT TOPICS: Trump's Day From Hell: Press Ban Blocked and Candidates Flee Ahead Of Midterms
Donald Trump is having a very bad day. His press ban has been overturned and with the midterms looming, Republican candidates are scrambling to distance themselves from him. Don breaks down the growing panic inside MAGA world with Glenn Kirschner, attorney, former federal prosecutor and host of the Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner podcast. Is Trump losing his grip on the Republican Party, or are candidates simply trying to save themselves?
September 24 · 18 min· Video
LEMON DROP - Senator Mark Kelly Reveals the Fallout From His Explosive Clash With Trump
Senator Mark Kelly sits down with Don Lemon for a wide-ranging conversation about President Donald Trump, the direction of the country and what Kelly sees as the dangers of a government that targets its critics. Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot and NASA astronaut, has faced attacks from Trump and scrutiny from the Pentagon after speaking out. Now, he explains why he refuses to back down. Don presses the Arizona senator on Trump, Pete Hegseth, the war in Iran, political intimidation, the free press and the future of the Democratic Party. And with Kelly continuing to draw national attention, what role does he see for himself in the future of American politics? Watch the full conversation. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests

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