The Don Lemon Show

Don takes a stroll through Barack Obama's 2025 favorites list, breaking down the songs, movies, and books that made the former president's annual roundup. From standout tracks to must-watch films and page-turning reads, Don reacts to what made the list, what surprised him, and what's getting added to his own queue. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight is the moment we've been waiting for. The deadline to release the Epstein files is here. Documents are beginning to come out, but it's already clear many of them are heavily redacted, raising fresh questions about transparency and accountability. Will the full files ever actually be released? Who is still being protected? And will there ever be real accountability for those named and justice for the victims who have waited far too long? We're going live to follow the developments in real time, break down what's being released (and what isn't), and talk honestly about whether this process is delivering truth or just another cover story. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam's Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in an upside down world. New reports say that the Trump administration is "encouraging white men to sue if they believe they've been victims of DEI-related discrimination." Huh?! The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has even posted on social media to spread this message, and the Vice President has reposted this and doubled down on the assertions. In a year when Black people (Black women in particular) have experienced more job loss than any other demographic, this is the message coming from the white house? Join Don to break this craziness down. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is it. Today is the deadline for the full release of the Epstein files. After years of delays, deflections, and half-measures, the question is simple...will they actually be released? If they are, what else will we learn? Who else appears in the documents? And most importantly, will anyone named ever face real accountability? We're joined this morning by Congressman Ro Khanna to break down what this deadline means, what happens next if the files are withheld, and why transparency in this case matters so deeply to the public. Join us live as we track the developments, separate fact from spin, and talk honestly about whether justice is finally within reach, or once again being pushed out of sight. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam's Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don takes on a persistent and deeply dishonest narrative: that the left is “normalizing antisemitism.” The reality is that it's coming from the Republican Party. From government agencies soft-pedaling swastikas and nooses as merely “divisive,” to GOP nominees and youth organizations openly embracing Nazi rhetoric, this moment demands clarity about where the real danger lies. A sharp, unflinching breakdown of hypocrisy, power, and why misdirected panic only helps extremism thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're counting down to a critical moment: tomorrow is the deadline to release the Epstein files. Time's up. The pressure is on and the questions are louder than ever. Will the files actually be released? What's in them? And what will we finally learn if they see the light of day? The stakes couldn't be higher, and the silence from those in power is only fueling more suspicion. We're joined tonight by Tara Palmeri to break down what this deadline means, what could come next, and why this moment matters so much. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with writer and political analyst Ahmed Baba to take stock of the state of the nation, and it isn't pretty. From Donald Trump's disgusting comments following the tragic death of Rob Reiner, to his public tantrum insisting the economy is “perfect” while Americans struggle to afford basics, the disconnect between rhetoric and reality has never been more glaring. They break down Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, the widening gap between what he says and what people are living, and why his approval ratings continue to slide as patience wears thin across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're breaking down Donald Trump's disastrous address to the nation from last night, an address that managed to say almost nothing while still being deeply embarrassing. It was easily one of the most useless speeches we've ever seen from a sitting president. The speech was packed with lies and delusion, as Trump appeared more interested in throwing a temper tantrum than addressing the very real problems facing the country. Instead of offering solutions, he tried to convince the American people, and himself, that everything is great, while openly telling people not to believe their own eyes when it comes to the economy. No plan. No accountability. Just denial, grievance, and self-congratulation. Join us live as we unpack the lies, the spin, and why this address landed as pathetic rather than presidential. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're breaking down the chaos unfolding on Capitol Hill because the cracks inside MAGA just got a lot harder to ignore. In a stunning move, four Republicans broke ranks to force a House vote on extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies, putting leadership on the defensive and exposing growing unrest within the party. From internal GOP fractures to a MAGA administration that looks increasingly unable to control its own members, the dysfunction is on full display. Is this the beginning of a broader collapse or just another sign that the MAGA coalition is eating itself alive? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam's Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down the failure of Bari Weiss' CBS town hall with Erika Kirk, an event that ultimately fell flat with viewers. The ratings were weak, the response was mixed at best, and many were left questioning the editorial choices behind the broadcast. Don examines why the town hall struggled to connect, the lack of journalistic pushback, and what this moment may signal about CBS's apparent attempt to shift right in search of a new audience. Is this a misread of what viewers actually want? And what does it mean for a legacy network navigating a rapidly changing media landscape? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we're diving into an explosive Vanity Fair article that's sending shockwaves through Washington. The piece is based on extraordinary access to Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, who rarely speaks to the press. Over months of on-the-record conversations, Wiles opens up about the inner workings of the White House, the chaos behind the scenes, and even describes Trump as having an “alcoholic's personality.” We're joined live by the author of the article, Chris Whipple, to break it all down. Why did Susie Wiles agree to this level of access? How are people inside the Trump administration reacting to these revelations? And what does this mean for the White House and the administration's stability moving forward? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam's Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by Michael Cohen to discuss the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife and the deeply disturbing response from Donald Trump that followed. In a moment that demanded compassion and basic human decency, Trump chose something else entirely. His words have sparked widespread outrage and disbelief, raising a stark question: how can anyone possibly defend this kind of response? Don and Michael Cohen break down what Trump said, why it crossed a line for so many Americans, and what it reveals about his character, judgment, and capacity for empathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we're breaking down an issue that will impact the health of millions of Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson has made it clear he will not bring a vote to extend the enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, all but guaranteeing they expire at the end of this month. The result? Higher insurance premiums for millions of people who rely on Obamacare for coverage, starting next year. At a time when families are already stretched thin by rising costs, MAGA Republicans are choosing to let affordable health care slip away with no replacement, no relief, and no plan. We'll explain what's expiring, who will be affected, how much costs could rise, and why this decision matters so much right now. And we'll ask the bigger question: if this is what they're willing to take away, what comes next? This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam's Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington was rocked by an explosive new Vanity Fair article that pulls back the curtain on life inside Trump's White House, and the revelations are stunning. The piece is based on a year's worth of on-the-record conversations with Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, who rarely speaks to the press. Over 11 interviews, Wiles paints a vivid and troubling picture of a volatile president, describing what she calls Trump's “alcoholic's personality,” ongoing internal chaos, and mounting foreign policy tensions, including a brewing conflict involving Venezuela. Don breaks down the most jaw-dropping revelations from the article, what it reveals about the dysfunction at the highest levels of power, and why these disclosures matter, not just as gossip, but as a serious warning about leadership, stability, and decision-making in the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we're addressing the horrific and tragic murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, and the disturbing response from Donald Trump that followed. In a moment that called for basic decency and humanity, Trump chose cruelty instead. His words have sparked outrage not only from Democrats, but from Republicans as well, with some openly condemning his statement and breaking ranks in rare and striking fashion. So we're asking the question many Americans are asking right now: has Trump finally gone so far that even his allies can no longer excuse it? And will this moment force a real reckoning with his complete lack of empathy and moral responsibility? This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam's Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're addressing the tragic and shocking murders of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their Los Angeles home. In the midst of this heartbreaking news, President Donald Trump sparked widespread outrage with his heartless and cruel response on social media, suggesting, without any evidence, that Reiner's political views and criticism of him contributed to the couple's deaths. That remark has been condemned by lawmakers, celebrities, and even some Republican figures as inappropriate and disrespectful to the victims and their grieving family. Joining us tonight is John Avlon to help unpack the facts, the reaction, and why the president's comments have raised serious questions about leadership, empathy, and how political discourse should, and should not, play out in the face of real human tragedy. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don takes a closer look at the recent CBS town hall featuring Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, and what it signals about the direction the network may be heading under Bari Weiss's leadership. While the event was framed as a moment of reflection and healing, the faith-driven language, tone, and noticeable lack of journalistic pushback raised eyebrows for many viewers. Don breaks down what was said, what wasn't challenged, and why this style of coverage is leaving some audiences unsettled about the role of journalism, accountability, and rigor in high-profile media spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're confronting an incredibly dark and tragic weekend on multiple fronts. First, we'll look at the horrific news of two more mass shootings, one in Australia and another at Brown University, senseless acts of violence that have shaken communities and left families devastated. We'll also address the shocking and heartbreaking news that legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide. These events are awful and senseless, and the violence we've seen recently feels increasingly prominent and destabilizing. Join us live as we break down the news, talk about what we know so far, and grapple with how dark and challenging the current moment feels. This is a difficult, emotional discussion, and we're here to walk through it together. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight breaking down the latest bombshell developments in the Epstein files. The House Oversight Committee has just released new photos showing Jeffrey Epstein alongside several powerful figures, including Donald Trump. As these images circulate, the pressure to release the full Epstein files is reaching a boiling point. What do these photos actually tell us? Why are so many documents still being withheld? And why do Trump's ties to Epstein keep resurfacing as more evidence comes to light? Tonight, we'll unpack the reporting, the political fallout, and what these revelations could mean for transparency, accountability, and the fight to finally make the entire Epstein record public. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, Don is taking a hard look at the state of the economy, and let's be honest, it's bad. Prices keep climbing, families are feeling the squeeze, and according to a new AP-NORC poll, Donald Trump's approval ratings are continuing to fall. Despite the mounting evidence, the Trump administration is still insisting everything is fine. Reality says otherwise. Then we pivot to breaking news out of Congress: Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly trying to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on her way out the door. Yes, really. Even as she prepares to leave Congress, she's lighting one last match, and the MAGA infighting just keeps devouring itself. Economic denial. Political chaos. A movement eating its own. We're breaking it all down. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're breaking down the absolute disaster that was Homeland Security Secretary, and self-proclaimed “puppy killer,” Kristi Noem's appearance before the House Homeland Security Committee. It did not go well for her. Democratic lawmakers tore apart her talking points, pressed her on the inhumane detention conditions happening under her watch, and exposed just how flimsy her defenses really are. The pressure got so intense that Noem actually left the hearing early, a stunning move for someone supposed to be leading a federal agency. And that wasn't all. Protesters showed up to confront her policies directly, making sure the cruelty happening around the country stayed front and center. Join us tonight as we unpack the meltdown, the hypocrisy, the evasions, and the growing backlash against Noem's leadership. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're taking a closer look at something that's becoming harder and harder to ignore: Donald Trump's apparent mental decline. From forgetting statements he made the day before, to wandering aimlessly on stage, to random bursts of anger that have no connection to reality, it's clear something is not okay here. Republicans want to pretend this is normal. The media tiptoes around it. But voters are watching a man unravel in real time while insisting he's the picture of strength and stability. We'll break down the latest clips, the contradictions, the outbursts, and what this all means for the country. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Don is joined by Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner to break down the absolute disaster that was Donald Trump's rally yesterday. It was a masterclass in why he is unfit to be president. Period. Trump's speech was overflowing with racist claims, economic lies, and delusional nonsense that had no grounding in reality. Instead of offering solutions, he offered fear. Instead of leadership, he delivered chaos. And instead of addressing the pain Americans are feeling, he chose to inflame divisions and invent achievements that simply do not exist. Don and Nina dive into the messaging, the meltdown, the consequences, and the growing danger of a candidate who has completely detached from truth. This was absurd. This was alarming. And it's time to talk about it. Join us live. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're breaking down Donald Trump's latest rally, and wow, unhinged doesn't even begin to cover it. What was supposed to be a reset for Republicans on affordability somehow spiraled into a deranged, racist rant about immigrants, complete with fearmongering, nonsense, and the usual dose of projection. Meanwhile, Trump completely ignored the very real economic pain Americans are feeling. Instead, he doubled down on the fantasy that his economy is "the best ever.” This is not remotely true, but when has that stopped him? We'll unpack the lies, the rhetoric, the delusion, and what this means for a GOP that keeps insisting this is the guy who can turn things around. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're diving into the ongoing feud between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump, a very public breakup that lays bare just how deeply MAGA is fracturing from within. Once one of Trump's loudest defenders, MTG is now openly distancing herself from the former president...and he is not taking it well. This is more than political drama, it's a full-blown MAGA implosion, with two of the movement's most iconic figures turning on each other. What caused the split? Who's telling the truth? And what does this mean for the future of the MAGA coalition? To help us unpack the chaos, we're joined by lawyer, political commentator, and podcaster Katie Phang, along with journalist Garrison Hayes. They'll help us make sense of the legal angles, the political fallout, and the deeper cracks now showing in the movement Trump built. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with friends of the show Wajahat Ali and Joy Reid to talk about the current political climate and the pervasive, deeply entrenched system of white supremacy that continues to pit working-class Americans against one another. Together, they explore what real solidarity looks like, how communities can resist being manipulated, and what it will take to build a more honest, equitable political culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're breaking down the growing and deeply alarming effort by MAGA forces to take control of mainstream media. From corporate shakeups to strategic acquisitions to coordinated pressure campaigns, the signs are becoming harder to ignore. They want to reshape the news in their own image and silence anything that challenges their narrative. We'll look at how this takeover is happening, why it matters, and what it means for truth, democracy, and the future of journalism. Because this isn't just about media politics, it's about who gets to shape reality for millions of Americans. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this conversation from last week, where Don sits down with Tommy Christopher to break down the latest media shakeup and the Warner Bros. Discovery/Netflix deal, a move that could reshape the entire media landscape. What does it mean for journalism, entertainment, and the future of news? They also dive into Donald Trump's recent comments about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants, remarks that were disgusting, vulgar, and blatantly racist. Don and Tommy unpack why these statements are so dangerous and what they signal about the escalating rhetoric coming from Trump and his allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we confront the shocking reality of the ICE detentions that continue to surface. Each new piece of footage is more inhumane than the last, revealing conditions that no person should ever be subjected to. This is cruelty on full display, and it's getting worse. Don breaks down how far this system appears willing to go, and what we can do to stand up, speak out, and demand accountability. Then, we turn to the major shakeups in the media world. A wave of firings, acquisitions, and restructuring has many observers warning that MAGA is attempting to consolidate mainstream media into a partisan, propaganda-style machine. Is this a coordinated media takeover? What does it mean for the future of journalism, truth, and democracy? And should we be worried? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don addresses the recent disgusting rhetoric from Donald Trump, starting with him calling a reporter “Piggy,” and escalating into a full-on racist tirade targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants. It's vile. It's dangerous. It's racist. And it is absolutely unacceptable from anyone, let alone the president. Don breaks down why this rhetoric is so harmful, how it fuels hate and violence, and what it reveals about Trump's increasingly unhinged desperation. This isn't just words. It's part of a long pattern of dehumanizing attacks designed to divide, distract, and incite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're diving into the chaos sparked by Milo Yiannopoulos, who is now accusing several right-wing influencers and media personalities of being gay, comments that are already leading to threats of legal action. But beneath the spectacle lies a bigger question: What is it with MAGA's constant, obsessive fixation on the LGBTQ community? From smear campaigns to conspiracy theories to outright harassment, the movement keeps circling back to the same tired bigotry. Then we'll pivot to the latest updates in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal. Many are calling for the release of the video from the strike, footage that could clarify who gave the orders and what actually happened. Yet the full tapes have yet to be released. Why? What are they protecting? And who is making that call? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, and tonight we're unpacking a massive week of news because the Epstein story just took another seismic turn. Earlier today, a Florida judge ordered the release of the Epstein grand jury transcripts, a stunning development that could reveal who knew what and who may have helped shield Epstein for years. This comes just days after the House Oversight Committee released a mountain of never-before-seen images and videos from Epstein's island, raising even more questions about why the full files still haven't been made public. We'll also break down the latest in Donald Trump's escalating war on birthright citizenship, as he pushes new attacks on constitutional rights in yet another attempt to reshape immigration policy through fear and legal overreach. And tonight, we're joined by friend of the show Francesca Fiorentini, who will help us make sense of the madness, the politics, and the fallout from a week that hasn't slowed down for a second. Check out more from Francesca  @franifio  This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with attorney Dina Doll to break down the latest news surrounding the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect arrest, investigating MAGA conspiracy theories, how Trump has been hateful since the very beginning, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're taking a hard, honest look at the state of the country. The economy is wobbling, unemployment is skyrocketing, families can barely afford groceries, and yet the Trump administration continues to insist we're living in the “strongest economy ever.” The disconnect couldn't be more insulting. Meanwhile, the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal is still growing, with new details raising even more serious questions about legality, leadership, and accountability. And to make matters worse, the Supreme Court has now allowed Texas to move forward with its new redistricting map, a decision that could hand Republicans up to five additional seats, reshaping power in Washington for years to come. So the question becomes: What do we do? How do we fight back? And how do we hold onto hope in times this bleak? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and friend of The Don Lemon Show Ahmed Baba to break down all the major news of the day. They dive into the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, where questions of war crimes and accountability continue to grow. They also unpack the newly released images from Epstein's island, discussing what they reveal, why they're so unsettling, and the ongoing fight to get the full Epstein files released to the public. It's a wide-ranging, sharp, and candid conversation about power, truth, and the chaos unfolding across the political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're breaking down the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, a story that just keeps getting darker. Was it a war crime? Many experts say yes. Others are calling it outright murder. But the biggest question remains: Will anyone in this administration ever face accountability? The answers so far aren't reassuring. We'll walk through the newest reporting, the shifting White House explanations, and the mounting pressure on Pete Hegseth as this scandal continues to grow. And tonight, Don won't be unpacking it alone. We're joined by our very own Lemon Legends, who will weigh in, ask questions, and help break down all the latest twists and turns. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Congressman Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, to discuss the newly released photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's island. House Democrats unveiled the material this week, and the images are both creepy and unsettling. Don and Congressman Garcia break down what these visuals show, why they matter, and the bigger question on everyone's mind: Why haven't the full Epstein files been released yet? Who is stalling? What's being protected? And how much more does the public deserve to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're breaking down the biggest news of the day, and the chaos is only growing. The Venezuela boat strike scandal continues to engulf Pete Hegseth, and now a newly released Pentagon report says Hegseth's signal-gate mess put U.S. troops at risk. Things are looking very bad for him, but of course, Donald Trump is doing what he always does: claiming he “knows nothing” while still backing Hegseth to the end. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is pushing to further limit the use of childhood vaccines, adding yet another layer of danger and misinformation to an already volatile political landscape. Things just keep getting worse, but we're here to break it all down, make sense of the madness, and give you the facts and a little sanity to start your day. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by friend of the show and Democratic strategist Mike Nellis for a lively breakdown of the news of the day. They dig into the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, unpack the newest economic numbers and what they mean for the country, and even squeeze in a little football talk along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're diving back into the Epstein scandal because it is far from over. Today, House Democrats released never-before-seen photos and videos from Epstein's island in the U.S. Virgin Islands… and “creepy” doesn't even begin to describe them. The material raises even more questions about who visited, what happened there, and how much has been kept from the public. So how much more is still out there? Will the full Epstein files ever actually be released? Join us live as we break down the political fallout and what this latest release means for transparency and for the powerful people who still don't want these files to see the light of day. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Rep. Jimmy Gomez to dig into all the major news of the day, and there's a lot to cover. They break down the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, Trump's latest pardon, and the growing sense of lawlessness radiating from the administration. Rep. Gomez also walks Don through the new legislation he's introducing to combat the inhumane immigration tactics we're seeing across the country and to address the mounting affordability crisis that's squeezing millions of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're diving into the latest wave of bad news crashing down on MAGA, and it's getting harder for them to hide the cracks. The job numbers came in far worse than expected, blowing a hole in Trump's economic talking points. And meanwhile, the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal is refusing to fade, no matter how many confusing excuses the White House throws at it. The instability, the infighting, the unraveling, it's all on full display for the entire country to see. This morning we are joined by Clay Cane, Reecie Colbert, and  @simplepoliticswithkimwehle8756  This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down all the news of the day, and there is a lot to unpack. From the absurd, shifting explanations surrounding the Venezuelan boat strikes to today's absolutely batshit crazy cabinet meeting, the chaos inside the Trump administration is on full display. Don and Michael dig into the dysfunction, the contradictions, the political fallout, and the sheer madness of a government that can't settle on a story, or stay awake, during its own meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're breaking down the absolutely batshit crazy cabinet meeting that unfolded today, a meeting so chaotic, disjointed, and surreal it felt like satire… except the American people actually have to live with the consequences. They still can't settle on a unified story about the Venezuelan boat strikes. The explanations keep shifting by the hour, and the White House looks more panicked than ever. But that was just the opening act. We also got Kristi Noem telling Trump he somehow “keeps the hurricanes away,” Trump ranting that affordability is a Democrat scam, and the president of the United States dozing off in the middle of his own meeting. It was a wild, absurd rollercoaster of delusion and dysfunction. What. A. Shitshow. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is brought to you by Heat Holders. Go to https://HeatHolders.com — and use code “DON” to save an incredible 15% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're diving back into the rapidly escalating Venezuela boat strike scandal and the White House's increasingly desperate attempts to shield Pete Hegseth from the fallout. Despite the spin, despite the conflicting stories, the core question remains the same: Did Hegseth's actions constitute war crimes or even murder? Legal experts say yes. The administration of course says “nothing to see here.” We'll break down the latest reporting, the shifting defenses, and whether anyone in this MAGA-led White House will ever face accountability or if the machine is just veering even further into outright lawlessness. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is brought to you by Heat Holders. Go to https://HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're diving into all the major stories of the day, and the chaos is piling up fast. First, did Pete Hegseth order the second Venezuelan boat strike? The White House can't seem to get its story straight, and the conflicting explanations are only raising more questions. If these reports are true, we're looking at actions that many experts say could constitute war crimes, and the pressure for accountability is growing. Then we turn to Alina Habba. A federal appeals court has ruled that she had been serving unlawfully as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey, a stunning blow to the Trump administration. Don is traveling tonight, so we're joined by guest host Charles Coleman, MSNBC legal analyst, former prosecutor, and civil rights attorney, to help us break it all down. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of freethought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is brought to you by Heat Holders. Go to https://HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don breaks down the explosive reporting on the Venezuelan boat strikes and the allegation that Pete Hegseth may have ordered that everyone on those vessels be killed. If true, national security experts are already calling it what it is: a war crime. Donald Trump now claims he did not know about the order, but that excuse raises even more questions. How can a commander in chief distance himself from a military-style operation carried out under his watch? And if he truly didn't know… what does that say about who is actually in charge? Don digs into the timeline, the denials, the shifting narratives, and the growing calls for accountability. Is it time for Trump to fire Hegseth? And will he, or will politics once again outweigh basic responsibility? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we're diving into the explosive reporting surrounding the Venezuelan boat strikes and the disturbing allegation that Pete Hegseth may have ordered that everyone on those boats be killed. If true, many experts are already calling this a potential war crime with massive legal and political consequences. So what actually happened? Who gave which orders? And how will the Trump administration respond now that these details are coming to light? Will Trump stand by Hegseth no matter what, or is this finally the kind of scandal that brings too much heat, even for him? We are joined by friend of the show, Rick Wilson, to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Heat Holders. Go to https://HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for some much needed post-Thanksgiving laughs. MAGA has been in full meltdown mode lately, stumbling from crisis to crisis, and the cracks in Donald Trump's once unshakable grip are getting harder to ignore. Has Trump's spell finally broken? Is the end of MAGA actually near? Or is this just the beginning of a much louder, much messier unraveling? Don and George break it all down with humor, sharp insight, and just the right amount of holiday snark. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of free thought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by Heat Holders. Go to HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we begin with the heartbreaking news that one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. has now passed away after the horrific attack near the White House. But even in a moment like this, Donald Trump is doing what he always does, using a national tragedy to push his own agenda and turn the focus back onto himself. Instead of leading with empathy or unity, he's choosing self-interest and political opportunism. Don breaks down the details of this terrible incident, the reaction from officials, and Trump's response, which once again reveals exactly where his priorities lie. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Visit https://FFRF.US/SHOP or DON to 511 511 From Black Friday through December 9th, you can get 20% off all FFRF merchandise — wear your principles, speak your truth. And you can give the gift of free thought with a 2-for-1 membership offer. Join FFRF and get a free gift membership for a fellow freethinker in your life. New U.S. memberships only. Not renewals. Not lifetime tiers. Just a chance to grow the movement and defend real liberty. This episode is sponsored by Heat Holders. Go to HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON25” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's livestream opens with breaking news out of Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were killed in a shooting near the White House. We're joined by friends of the show Jolly and Michael Fanone to break down what we know so far, how something like this could happen, and what we can expect next from those in charge. This is a developing and deeply serious situation, and we'll bring you the latest as it unfolds. Then, we'll shift into a much-needed Thanksgiving Eve conversation with Tara Setmayer, Clay Cane, and Monique Pressley, talking tradition, food, family, and finding moments of community even in the midst of heavy news. This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to MSIUnited States.org. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Every Brickhouse product — from better sleep to superior collagen — is 30% off. But hurry, because these Black Friday deals go fast. Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com and save 30%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Heat Holders. Go to https://HeatHolders.com — and from now until Cyber Monday, use code “DON” to save an incredible 25% off your order! Free shipping on orders over $25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices