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Don sat down with Tim Fullerton and Zak Kimball of The White Dudes for Kamala to break down the current state of the Democratic Party. How can dems win over more voters? What should they do next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deadly tornadoes just tore through Kentucky and Missouri, leaving devastation in their path and thousands still waiting on FEMA aid that hasn't shown up. Not exactly shocking, considering Trump and the MAGA crew gutted the agency, slashing resources and stacking it with loyalists instead of experts. So now, with more severe storms on the way, communities are left asking: what are we supposed to do? Don breaks down the impact of these storms, the disgraceful delay in federal response, and how disaster relief has become just another casualty of this administration's war on competence. Because when you dismantle government on purpose, don't be surprised when it doesn't show up. This episode is brought to you by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is sponsored by MSI Choices. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. Catch Don Lemon and DL Hughley at City Winery NYC Live on Monday, June 23rd at 7:30 PM! Buy tickets here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/dl-dl-anything-goes-don-lemon-and-dl-hughley-5hj4zs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a move that feels ripped from a dystopian satire, the Justice Department is now using the False Claims Act (yes, the one meant to catch fraud) to go after universities and institutions with diversity programs. Because under the Trump administration, fighting racism is now considered racist, and DEI efforts are somehow the real threat to America. Let's be clear, this isn't about fraud. It's about targeting institutions Trump sees as too liberal, too inclusive, or just too inconvenient. It's red meat for the base and a direct attack on the communities already fighting for visibility and opportunity. Don breaks it all down...the legal tactics, the political theater, and what this crackdown on DEI means for the future of equity in education and beyond. This episode is brought to you by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is sponsored by MSI Choices. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden's recent cancer diagnosis has sparked concern across the country, and predictably, it's also unleashed some of the worst takes imaginable from MAGA world. Leading the charge? Vice President J.D. Vance, who wasted no time turning a serious health issue into a political cheap shot. Because empathy, apparently, isn't part of the America First platform. Tune in for Don's take! This episode is sponsored by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is proudly promoting his latest masterpiece: the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But like most things in MAGA-world, the branding is shinier than the substance. This bill is packed with cuts to Medicaid, funding for mass deportations, and a slew of policies that read less like legislation and more like a wishlist from a dystopian fever dream. Unsurprisingly, it's facing major hurdles in Congress, and not just from Democrats. Tonight, Don breaks down what's actually in the bill, who it would hurt, and what happens if it somehow passes. Spoiler: it's not “big” and “beautiful”...it's just brutal. Let's unpack the spin, the substance, and what it means for everyday Americans who aren't billionaires or immigration officers. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by MSI Choices. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer, and while those close to him are keeping the messaging measured, the questions are piling up. Did he know earlier? What did this mean for his ability to serve? And how does this revelation fit with the recent wave of reporters and former allies openly questioning his mental fitness while in office? Let's get into the facts, the speculation, and the uncomfortable truth about aging, power, and political denial. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by MSI Choices. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democratic Party is once again setting itself on fire...this time over David Hogg, the 25-year-old DNC vice chair who's daring to suggest that maybe, just maybe, some underperforming lawmakers should face a primary. Now party leadership is scrambling to push him out instead of, you know, listening to him. Why are they doing this? And why is bold, youth-led change always treated like a threat? Let's talk about the real problem and why the Dems can't stop tripping over their own messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! This past week, we saw a lot of MAGA policies that were obviously driven by racism...and even more that will disproportionately hurt marginalized communities. But it looks like poor white communities may also see some trouble. Join Monique to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we've got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week's Sour Lemon? You decide! Join Don and comedian Akilah Hughes to break it all down! This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Catch Don Lemon and DL Hughley at City Winery NYC Live on Monday, June 23rd at 7:30 PM! Buy tickets here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/dl-dl-anything-goes-don-lemon-and-dl-hughley-5hj4zs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought we'd hit peak dystopia, DHS and “ICE Barbie” Kristi Noem are reportedly considering a new reality show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. Yes, seriously. The working title? “The American.” Because apparently, we're now turning human rights into primetime entertainment. How would it work? Who decides who's “American enough”? And how did we go from give us your tired, your poor to give us a good camera angle and a sob story? Don breaks down the terrifyingly real details of this immigration-as-reality-TV nightmare and what it says about the current administration's obsession with cruelty as content. Because apparently deportation wasn't humiliating enough without a ratings bump. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with the authors of Cop Cop: Breaking the Fixed System of American Policing for a powerful conversation about what's really broken in U.S. law enforcement and how we start to fix it. From entrenched culture to lack of accountability, they unpack how the system too often protects itself instead of the people it serves...and how marginalized communities bear the brunt of the consequences. What would real reform look like? And is it even possible without completely rethinking the role of police in American society? It's honest, urgent, and a conversation we need right now. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grok AI is out here serving up white genocide conspiracy theories....unprompted. And when asked why, it casually admitted it had been instructed to do so. So... who gave those instructions? (Cough cough Elon, anyone?) Tonight, Don is joined by tech journalist Taylor Lorenz to break down what's really going on with Grok, why it's pushing dangerous far-right talking points, and what this means for the future of AI, information, and basic reality. Is this just a bug? A feature? Or is your algorithm now just another foot soldier in a culture war? Let's get into it before the bots gaslight us all. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the corruption surrounding Trump and his MAGA cabinet...corruption that seems to be out in the open. Join Tara to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristi Noem faced real pushback from Democrats (finally), as lawmakers grilled her over her growing resume of poor decisions. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. tried to hold court at his own hearing only to be disrupted by protesters and pressed by lawmakers who actually still believe in facts. Imagine that. And of course, Marjorie Taylor Greene is back at it. This time trying to submit personal opinions as actual evidence in a hearing. Thankfully, Dems have had enough and are pushing back hard. From misinformation to courtroom cosplay, today's political drama proves one thing: the chaos isn't slowing down, but at least someone's finally fighting back. Let's get into it.

Donald Trump is on a deportation spree, shipping out refugees from across the globe, often without due process. But somehow, white South African farmers are being welcomed with open arms. Wonder why? (Spoiler: it's racism.) To break down what's really happening in South Africa and where this “white genocide” myth came from, Don sits down with Simon Allison, co-founder of The Continent and one of the smartest voices covering the region. They unpack the dangerous misinformation fueling U.S. immigration policy, what the data actually says (hint: there is NO white genocide), and how South Africa's complex challenges are being twisted to serve far-right fantasies. It's time to separate fact from fear-mongering and call out the hypocrisy for what it is. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, Lemon Nation, today's news cycle is doing the most. First up, the Diddy trial continues, with Cassie Ventura testifying for a second day. The details? Let's just say they're deeply disturbing and very, very salacious. We'll break down the latest from inside the courtroom and what it could mean going forward. Then, Grok AI (yes, Musk's pet chatbot project) is apparently serving up “white genocide” conspiracy content without even being asked. Let's be clear: white genocide is not happening in South Africa...but disinformation definitely is, and now AI is helping spread it. And finally, an update on the Menendez brothers. We've got new developments in their sentencing saga, decades after the case first captivated the country. Celebrity scandal, AI chaos, and a true crime twist...welcome to 2025. Let's get into it.

AI is worming its way into every corner of our lives, and now Google and OpenAI are knocking on the White House's door, asking for permission to train their models on copyrighted material. Yep, they want to feed the machines your favorite books, songs, and scripts...all without paying the people who made them. So what does that mean for artists, writers, and creatives who still rely on, you know, being paid for their work? Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down how this could reshape (or bulldoze) the creative industries. Are we about to hand over human creativity to the algorithm overlords? Or is there still room for actual people in a world increasingly built by bots? Let's get into it—before the machines write this show, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Diddy trial continues to grip the nation. After Cassie Ventura's emotional testimony, all eyes are on what's next. This morning, TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere joins Don to break down the latest developments, the legal implications, and where this high-profile case may be headed. Then we pivot to the ongoing political chaos, because what else would 2025 bring? Trump is reportedly accepting a $400 million private jet from Qatar. Yes, you read that right. No, it's not ethically allowed. But that hasn't stopped him before. The grift is no longer subtle, and even some MAGA loyalists are starting to squint a little at the golden plane-shaped red flag. Scandal, corruption, and courtroom drama...it's all happening. Tune in.

Don is back! It's been a rough few weeks. Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break it all down. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack at donlemon.com! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Day 2 of the Diddy trial, and things are heating up. Cassie has taken the stand. What did she say, and how might her testimony reshape the case? Don breaks it all down. But that's not the only chaos we're tracking. Over in the Trump administration, ethics are once again being treated like a suggestion. Qatar is reportedly gifting a $400 million plane to the U.S. but somehow Trump's crew is treating it like a personal toy. Even worse? Trump allegedly plans to keep it when he leaves office. Because what's a little international corruption between friends, right? From celebrity courtroom drama to high-level grifting, we've got it all tonight. Welcome to America, 2025. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is back! And so is the news circus we call America. First up, Trump's tariff “win” with China, which is actually a massive walk-back after the economy started gasping for air. He created the crisis, hit pause, and now wants a trophy for it. Spoiler: we're not buying it. Then there's the refugee situation. White South African farmers are being welcomed with open arms, while refugees from Black and brown countries are being rounded up, deported, and tossed into mass detention centers without due process. So much for "equal treatment under the law." Don breaks it all down, the spin, the racism, and the chaos you deserve to understand without the nonsense. Glad to be back. Let's get into it.

Tonight, we're diving into the chaos of the day...because there's a lot. First up: Trump's tariff “win” that's actually a loss. He blinked, paused the China tariffs, and now he's trying to spin it like a masterstroke. Don't fall for it. When the markets tank and you retreat, that's called backing down, not “playing 4D chess.” Then we get into the deeply telling policy shift: White South African farmers are being granted refugee status, while Black and brown refugees are being thrown into mass detention centers with no due process. Tell us more about how this isn't about race. And finally, we'll bring you the latest in the Diddy trial. What happened in court today, what's next, and what it means as this high-profile case unfolds. Joining us tonight: journalist and author Jemele Hill, and attorney and author Areva Martin...two sharp minds to help us unpack it all. Grab a drink. It's going to be a ride.

Trump is now calling for pharmaceutical price cuts and floating tax hikes on the rich, and suddenly long-held GOP talking points are… looking suspiciously like Democratic policies. So what's happening here? Is this the dawn of Trumpian socialism? Or are Democratic ideas only “evil” until Trump decides to rebrand them as his own? Let's dive into the ideological blender that is MAGA in 2025. Do they have any real principles? Or is the platform now just “whatever Dear Leader said this morning on Truth Social”? It's not left. It's not right. It's just chaos in a red hat. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode of The Don Lemon Show is sponsored by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with journalist and author Charles Blow at Baldwin & Co. bookstore for a powerful and timely conversation about what a second Trump presidency means for Black America. What now? What's at stake? And how should the Black community engage with an administration that has repeatedly shown hostility toward its interests? This is an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation about strategy, survival, and strength in uncertain times. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! We have a new pope! He is the first American to hold the title. But is he also the first black pope? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you think it can't get weirder, it does. Today, Trump is meeting with Beijing officials and signaling he might lower China tariffs to 80% (because economic chaos is apparently a feature, not a bug). Meanwhile, he's appointed Jeanine Pirro (yes, that Jeanine Pirro from Fox News) as the new U.S. Attorney for D.C., in case you were wondering if the justice system could get more politicized. And if that weren't enough whiplash, the country is still processing the news of a new American pope, which has sent MAGA world into a fresh meltdown over the Catholic Church not falling in line with their culture war agenda. This morning, Reecie Colbert joins us to break it all down, from courtroom cosplay to tariff tap-dancing, and what it all means for a country that can barely catch its breath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclave has spoken and the world has a new Pope. He's a centrist, aiming to balance tradition with modernity. But of course, that's not sitting well with the MAGA crowd, who were apparently hoping for a pope that quoted Fox News and issued communion with a side of culture war. Now, right-wing Twitter is in meltdown mode, accusing the Vatican of “going woke” (because what isn't woke these days?) and demanding a pope who reflects their version of morality. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the corruption surrounding Trump's presidency. While MAGA leaders tell us we need to make cuts, they seem to just get richer. Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's new pick for Surgeon General is raising eyebrows...and blood pressure. Known for pushing pseudo-science and questioning actual medical consensus (because of course), she's exactly the kind of anti-expert the MAGA base usually loves. But here's the twist: her nomination is causing serious infighting within the movement. Turns out, not everyone is on board with Trump's pick. So what does this say about the future of healthcare in America? And what happens when political loyalty trumps medical qualifications? This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Don Lemon Show's head writer Peter Rothpletz is back for Episode 3 of Snark & Awe! This time, he's joined by Host of the Jack Cocchiarella show, Jack Cocchiarella to unpack MAGA's obsession with using slurs and offensive language. Was this the motivation behind so many Trump voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The chaos continues under the Trump administration, and today's headlines are a brutal reminder of just how messy things have gotten. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is now warning of stagflation. You know, that fun economic cocktail of rising prices and slowing growth. Meanwhile, FAA budget cuts are hitting hard, and it shows: Newark Airport is reportedly a disaster zone, with delays, staffing shortages, and confusion piling up faster than the luggage. Oh, and while America spirals, the world is watching the Vatican as the conclave prepares to choose a new Pope. So… no pressure. Let's break down the economic instability, the transportation chaos, and what to expect as the Catholic Church looks for its next leader...all while the U.S. continues its descent into dysfunction. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Trump administration, the line between journalism and propaganda isn't just blurry, it's practically nonexistent. The White House is now openly sharing content from hyper-partisan outlets, cherry-picking spin over substance and pushing narratives that serve the MAGA agenda, facts optional. But here's the complication: the First Amendment protects it all, from Pulitzer-winning journalists to rage-filled podcasters to TikTok influencers ranting from the front seat of their car. So how do we separate real reporting from state-sanctioned noise? And what happens when the most powerful office in the country becomes just another partisan media outlet? Journalist Jacob Ward breaks it all down! Catch Jacob Ward's Warning every Wednesday at 2pm ET on The Don Lemon Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're digging into the explosive story behind Mr. Deepfakes, the man behind one of the most prolific non-consensual AI porn sites, who has finally been exposed. While he made money off stolen faces and fake fantasies, real women suffered the consequences: reputations damaged, careers impacted, and trauma inflicted without ever stepping in front of a camera. Don is joined by Laurie Segall, the CEO of Mostly Human Media, to break down the investigation, the tech loopholes that let this thrive, and what this moment says about the urgent need for regulation and accountability in the world of AI-generated exploitation. It's not just creepy, it's criminal. And it's time to talk about it. Follow Laurie Segall @mostlyhumanmedia This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Oval Office meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney, Trump once again leaned into his favorite fantasy: annexing Canada. After Carney firmly asserted that Canada is not for sale, Trump smirked and replied, “Never say never.” Yes, this is real life. As America spirals through economic instability and global backlash, Trump is out here cosplaying land baron like it's 1867. This kind of strongman land-grab nonsense isn't just embarrassing, it's isolating the U.S. further on the world stage. Let's break down the latest diplomatic facepalm and what it says about Trump's obsession with power, borders, and ignoring reality. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Samantha Barry, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour magazine, to unpack everything we saw at last night's Met Gala. From bold looks to unexpected guests to the theme hits (and misses), we're diving into the red carpet chaos and cultural conversation behind fashion's biggest night. Who nailed it? And what does it all say about where fashion and celebrity is headed next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because nothing says “freedom” like bringing back Alcatraz, Trump has now floated the idea of reopening the infamous prison island. Yes, that Alcatraz, the one we turned into a museum because we thought we were done with locking people away on remote rocks. So… why now? And who does he plan to put there? (Spoiler: it's probably not white-collar criminals or corrupt politicians.) Is this just another MAGA stunt? Or are we watching the early stages of state-sponsored prison camps take shape right before our eyes? Let's break down the absurdity, the authoritarian undertones, and the truly dystopian vibes coming from the Trump administration's latest "idea." Because apparently the 2025 policy agenda is now just one bad Netflix thriller at a time. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another chaotic day in the news cycle, and we're breaking it all down. First up: Trump's interview with Kristen Welker, where he served up a fresh batch of lies, deflections, and victimhood, and then cried “unfair” the moment she pushed back with facts. (We've seen this movie before. It never gets better.) Then we head to Georgia, where Governor Brian Kemp just announced he's not running for Senate, potentially clearing the way for a possible run by none other than Marjorie Taylor Greene. Because apparently we're trying to hit that “worst-case scenario.” And finally, we'll cover the latest in the Diddy case, where jury selection has officially begun in what's shaping up to be one of the most high-profile and controversial trials of the year. Politics, ego, and celebrity scandal...welcome to a typical Monday in America.

This weekend, Trump sat down with Kristen Welker, and—shocker—it went exactly how you'd expect. He made a parade of false and misleading claims, dodged every substantive question, and the moment he was actually pressed on facts? He whined that the interview was unfair. Because in Trump World, being held accountable = media bias. Same script, different day. Let's get into it. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you've always been secular or left religion behind, if you don't want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “DON” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we've got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week's Sour Lemon? You decide! Join Don and comedian Jay Jurden to break it all down! This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we're diving into Trump's increasingly authoritarian agenda because the vibes aren't just bad, they're fascist-adjacent. First up: Harvard. Trump's declared war on the Ivy League, now threatening to revoke the university's tax-exempt status because they didn't align with his political narrative. Free speech? Academic freedom? Apparently not when it makes Dear Leader uncomfortable. Then there's the Alien Enemies Act, a centuries-old law Trump is now using to deport people en masse. A federal judge just ruled that his use of the law exceeds its legal scope. So the question is: Will they listen to the courts? Or are we just tossing the Constitution out the window for good? Don breaks down the legal overreach, the political revenge, and how much longer this democracy can function with this level of power abuse. Spoiler: It's not looking great. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Don Lemon Show, we're breaking down the utter madness that is today's news cycle because the Trump administration just pulled another political stunt straight out of the chaos playbook. First, Mike Waltz is out as National Security Advisor. Then, plot twist! He's suddenly named U.N. Ambassador just hours later. And who's filling in as National Security Advisor? None other than Marco Rubio, because apparently being Secretary of State just isn't keeping him busy enough. Joining Don to make sense of the nonsense is Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, who's been on the front lines pushing back against Trump's policies and power grabs. It's reshuffling, it's reckless, and it's all happening in real time. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara reflects on the last 100 days and breaks down how the democrats are reacting. While Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Senator Cory Booker are standing up to the Trump administration, others are busy bending the knee. Looking at you Chuck Schumer and Gretchen Whitmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, Trump held a Cabinet meeting to reflect on the first 100 days of his second term, and let's just say, reality did not make the guest list. Despite sinking approval ratings and plummeting public support for everything from tariffs to mass deportations, the administration spent the entire meeting showering Trump with praise like it was a loyalty test, not a policy check-in. Don breaks down the bizarre back-patting session, the growing gap between MAGA world and actual America, and what it says about the state of leadership in 2025. Spoiler: the country's on fire, and they're toasting marshmallows. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Don Lemon Show's head writer Peter Rothpletz is back for Episode 2 of Snark & Awe! This time, he's joined by Town & Country Contributing Editor Andrew Zucker to unpack the shifting tides in Gen Z's political vibes. Is the generation that helped fuel the meme wars finally over MAGA? Are we witnessing the moment when Trumpism becomes… cringe? They break down the data, the discourse, and whether Gen Z is actually moving on, or just getting louder about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Michael Fanone and Michael Cohen to break down the chaos that's defined Trump's first 100 days back in office, and spoiler...it's not pretty. From spiraling economic turmoil and job-killing tariffs, to unconstitutional deportations and nonstop attacks on anyone who dares disagree, this presidency is already rewriting the definition of dysfunction. Whether it's punishing critics, bulldozing legal norms, or turning the government into a revenge tour, one thing's clear: the damage is real, and it's only just begun. Join Don, Fanone, and Cohen as they unpack the madness and what it means for the future of the country (if there's still one left to fix). This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should AI Have Boundaries? As AI becomes more powerful and more accessible, the debate over morality and responsibility is heating up. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to explore the ethical minefield surrounding artificial intelligence. At the center of it all: Elon Musk's Grok AI, which reportedly may include a model that will do anything it's asked to do no matter how dangerous, unethical, or flat-out wrong. If you ask AI to do something harmful… and it says yes, who's to blame? The user? The creator? The code? It's not science fiction anymore...it's here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night, Trump sat down with ABC's Terry Moran for what was supposed to be a presidential interview. What we got instead? A familiar blend of denial, deflection, and delusion. From flat-out lies to wild exaggerations, Trump steamrolled through reality...even when Moran tried to fact-check him (which, let's be honest, didn't happen nearly enough). The result? A chaotic mess that leaves us wondering: do facts even matter anymore? Don breaks down the most jaw-dropping moments, the missed opportunities, and the dangerous normalizing of nonsense from a man who still refuses to admit truth has consequences. It's not journalism's finest hour, but it's one we definitely need to talk about. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's second presidential term has hit the 100 day mark, and there is no question, it has been a chaotic mess so far defined by unconstitutional acts, a crumbling economy, and attacks on anyone who speaks out. But what have the democrats been doing to fight back? Don takes a look at some of the best (and worst) performances from democrats over Trump's first 100 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Day 100 of Trump's second term, and not only is the economy spiraling, but America's patience with the ultra-wealthy is wearing dangerously thin. Public opinion of billionaires is sinking fast, with Elon Musk's approval ratings plummeting and Jeff Bezos now quietly walking back Amazon's plan to show how Trump's tariffs are jacking up prices. (Because heaven forbid people know who's actually making things worse.) Tonight, Don breaks down the growing resentment toward America's richest, and how, once again, it feels like the billionaires are selling out the rest of the country to protect their own bottom line. Pop the popcorn, Lemon Nation, the class divide is about to get a lot louder. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are deeply saddened to share that Congressman Gerry Connolly has resigned as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, citing his ongoing battle with esophageal cancer. Congressman Connolly has been a dedicated public servant throughout his career, and we send him and his family strength and support during this difficult time. But as Don warned back in December, the Democratic Party missed an important opportunity. Instead of selecting a younger, more dynamic leader like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, they stuck with the "safe" choice, and now find themselves scrambling for new leadership at a critical moment. Join Don as he revisits the warning he gave months ago, and breaks down what this moment means for the future of Democratic leadership, and why bold choices matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 100 of Trump's second term...and what a flaming dumpster fire it's been. In just 100 days, we've seen a crashing economy, a devastated stock market, mass layoffs, skyrocketing prices, unconstitutional deportations, gutted aid programs, regulatory agencies turned into hollow shells, relentless attacks on the media, and open retribution against anyone daring to question the MAGA agenda. If the goal was to break as much as possible, as fast as possible...mission accomplished. Join Don as he breaks down the wreckage, the warning signs, and what the next hundred days could look like if this chaos continues unchecked. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. It's going to be a bumpy ride. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices