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The political fallout is accelerating for Graham Platner. After a woman accused the Maine Democratic Senate nominee of sexual assault, prominent Democrats have withdrawn their support and are urging him to step aside. Will he step down? What does this mean for Democrats? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp dot com slash DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at shopify.com/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, Don breaks down the growing controversy over Donald Trump's reported intervention surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup and what it says about politics, power, and America's biggest sporting events. Then, we'll turn to the heartbreaking disappearance of Nolan Wells, where authorities have now recovered a body, raising new questions as investigators work to determine exactly what happened. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp dot com slash DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by American Financing. Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America marked its 250th birthday, hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., reviving images that many compared to the Ku Klux Klan's 1925 march on the nation's capital. Don examines how the country arrived at this moment, why so many Americans found the display deeply disturbing, and why the silence from many of the nation's most powerful political leaders has become part of the story itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump promised America a birthday party for the ages. What America got was a Reflecting Pool fiasco, severe weather that sent attendees scrambling for shelter inside the very African American History Museum his administration has repeatedly criticized, and white nationalists marching through Washington while the nation marked its 250th birthday. Don breaks down a Fourth of July weekend filled with irony, controversy, and unforgettable images that raised bigger questions than any fireworks display ever could. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp dot com slash DONLEMON. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at shopify.com/lemon This episode is sponsored by American Financing. Disclaimer: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flashback Episode: We're revisiting one of the very first interviews on The Don Lemon Show with renowned astrophysicist and StarTalk host Neil deGrasse Tyson. From climate change and conspiracy theories to the rise of AI, this conversation is just as fascinating and relevant today as when it first aired. Enjoy this special encore presentation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're bringing you a special flashback episode featuring the always insightful Iyanla Vanzant. This conversation first aired a while ago, but her wisdom on finding strength, healing, and hope through life's most difficult moments feels just as relevant today. Whether you're watching for the first time or revisiting this unforgettable conversation, we hope Iyanla's words bring you a little peace and perspective. Enjoy this encore presentation, and take good care of yourselves. 💛 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flashback Episode: As we all take a break from the nonstop political chaos, we're revisiting one of the very first interviews on The Don Lemon Show. Don sits down with the incredible Whoopi Goldberg for a heartfelt conversation about life, love, loss, resilience, and overcoming life's toughest challenges. It's a timeless conversation that's just as powerful today as when it first aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who owns the American flag? Don sits down with filmmaker Alexis Bittar to explore how one of America's most powerful symbols became so politically divided, and why it's time to take it back. Together, they discuss patriotism, identity, LGBTQ+ rights, and why reclaiming the flag is about reclaiming the promise of America itself. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don and D.L. Hughley are back together, and absolutely nothing is off limits. From Clarence Thomas and the birthright citizenship ruling to Megyn Kelly's latest racist rant, Trump's failing "Great American State Fair," and the future of MAGA, the laughs come fast and the takes hit even harder. Plus, Don and D.L. announce their brand-new DL + DL: Anything Goes Tour, and trust us, if this conversation is any indication, you won't want to miss what's coming. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Trump administration making Americans physically sick? Don sits down with Dr. Frita to unpack the growing toll of chronic stress, political turmoil, and economic anxiety on our health. From rising blood pressure and mental health stigma to vaccine misinformation, food insecurity, and why "stress kills" is more than just a saying, this conversation explores how today's political climate may be affecting our bodies as much as our minds. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an active-duty Air Force major made headlines by standing on the Capitol steps and calling for President Trump's impeachment, knowing it could cost him everything. He was arrested, but his act of civil disobedience raises a bigger question: What does it say about the state of the country when even members of the military feel compelled to take such extraordinary risks? Guest host Jolly Good Ginger joins us live from Washington, D.C., where he witnessed it all firsthand, for a conversation about patriotism, protest, and what America is becoming. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a pastor says the loud part out loud? Don sits down with Pastor Cody Deese for a powerful conversation about Christian nationalism, the separation of church and state, and why faith is being weaponized for political power. From Bible mandates in Texas classrooms to the myth of America as a "Christian nation," they challenge the hypocrisy, the history, and what Jesus actually taught about caring for the vulnerable. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a rough day for Donald Trump. The Supreme Court delivered a major ruling in the birthright citizenship fight that leaves his executive order tied up in the courts, while his much-hyped America 250 celebration continues to draw attention for all the wrong reasons, from logistical mishaps to the Reflecting Pool fiasco. Tonight, Don is joined by Joy Reid to break down what today's Supreme Court decisions really mean, why the legal battle over birthright citizenship is far from over, and whether the cracks in Trump's carefully crafted image are becoming impossible to ignore. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the one we've been waiting for. The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its final and most consequential decisions of the term, including cases on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance that could reshape the limits of presidential power, the reach of the 14th Amendment, and the future of constitutional rights in America. Join Don and an all-star panel, Monique Pressley, Qasim Rashid, Symone Redwine, Areva Martin, and Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson, as they break down what the Court decided, what it means, and what's at stake for the country moving forward. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another consequential day at the Supreme Court, and Don is breaking down what today's major rulings could mean for the country. We'll unpack the Court's decisions on mail-in voting and presidential authority over independent federal agencies. We are joined by Monique Pressley to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don examines the troubled rollout of Trump's America 250 festivities, from the Reflecting Pool fiasco to a Confederate flag image displayed at a state pavilion, alongside a wave of hateful, racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric from Megyn Kelly, Tom Emmer, and other prominent Trump allies targeting Somali Americans and Haitians. At a moment meant to celebrate the nation's history, what kind of America is being presented? This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennifer Welch is back, and absolutely nothing is off limits. This week, Don and Jen take on Oprah's controversial Whitney Houston comments, the absurd excuses from the UFC fighter who insulted Michelle Obama, MAGA's latest culture war meltdowns, and the corporate brands that suddenly forgot what they claimed to stand for. Plus, they dive into the latest questions surrounding Donald Trump's health, Republican loyalty to Trump, and the bizarre stories that prove reality is somehow weirder than fiction. Smart, hilarious, unfiltered, and just the right amount of petty, it's the Friday conversation everyone will be talking about. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One interview. One devastating story. Journalist Tara Palmeri joins Don to unpack her explosive sit-down with pro-life MAGA Congresswoman Kat Cammack, who says she nearly died after doctors delayed lifesaving treatment for her ectopic pregnancy because they feared Florida's abortion laws. Why did Cammack ask Tara not to publish the interview? And what does her story reveal about the real-world consequences of abortion bans? It's a powerful, emotional conversation that everyone should hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapper Jeezy has never opened up like this before. In this powerful conversation with Don Lemon, he reveals the life-changing moment that forced him to reinvent himself, explains why he believes hip hop has lost its way, and shares the surprising lesson that changed everything: giving himself permission to evolve. From peace over ego to leadership, culture, business, and the future of Black America, this is far more than a conversation about music. It's an unfiltered look at purpose, power, and what comes next for one of hip hop's biggest icons. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is reshaping America in real time, and today's rulings may be just the beginning. With several major decisions appearing to favor President Trump and even bigger cases still on the docket, what does this moment mean for the future of presidential power, civil rights, and the Constitution? Justice Sonia Sotomayor even said in her dissent, "more people will die." Tonight, Don is joined by a panel of legal experts to break down what the Court decided today, what's still to come, and why the remaining rulings could have consequences for years to come. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's big America 250 kickoff was supposed to be a star-studded celebration of the nation's birthday. Instead? It looked more like a MAGA talent show after the headliners bailed. With A-list performers nowhere to be found, the event ended up featuring FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend singing the national anthem as Trump tried to sell the night as a triumph. We'll break down the awkward optics, the missing celebrities, and what it all says about Trump's political and cultural influence. Joining Don are Reecie Colbert and Clay Cane to unpack one very underwhelming opening night. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when two of the Republican Party's top former strategists start spilling the tea? Rick Wilson and Stuart Stevens pull back the curtain on the GOP like never before, exposing decades of hypocrisy, the party's obsession with LGBTQ+ issues, and the shocking stories they witnessed from the inside. From the so-called "Pink Mafia" to MAGA's culture wars, nothing is off limits. It's funny, jaw-dropping, and guaranteed to have Republicans clutching their pearls. And after years of hearing Donald Trump gush about men's physiques, Arnold Palmer's anatomy, and a seemingly endless parade of very gay-adjacent comments, one question inevitably comes up: Could Trump be gay? (We're kidding... mostly.) 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 Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we're diving into the latest controversy from Trump's UFC spectacle on the White House lawn. After a fighter took a shockingly offensive, below-the-belt swipe at Michelle Obama, he's now scrambling to explain himself, and the excuse is somehow even more insulting, leaving a lot of people furious and rolling their eyes. 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 Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins Don Lemon for a candid conversation on one of the biggest political days in his state. From the fight over voting rights and redistricting to Donald Trump's agenda, the future of the Democratic Party, affordability, and the growing buzz around 2028, Moore doesn't hold back. He also reflects on the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, explains why he believes Democrats need to fight harder, and shares what he thinks real leadership looks like in this moment. This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, Don is joined by Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino from Status to break down the latest shakeups in the media world. New ratings suggest CBS is struggling under its new leadership, raising big questions about what audiences actually want and whether chasing political favor comes at the expense of journalistic credibility. What does this mean for the future of mainstream media, the fight for independent journalism, and the next chapter for news? This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with author and civil rights leader Rashad Robinson to discuss the state of the nation, the growing challenges facing American democracy, and why this moment demands courage, not complacency. From building real power to holding those in positions of authority accountable, Robinson shares why standing up, organizing, and leading has never been more important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lately, we've been shown several examples of what this country used to be and what it has fallen to. Last week at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago you could feel what it's like to have a president and first lady who care deeply about this country and the people in it. Huge stars showed up to celebrate, some of the best musicians alive sung in celebration, and large crowds gathered to witness American history. Contrast that with a president who only cares about himself, his image, vanity construction projects, and keeping us distracted as possible from the havoc he is wreaking at home and abroad. The Qatari Prime Minister seems to agree as he snubbed J.D. Vance in Switzerland, ignoring him completely ahead of Iran peace talks. Join Don and comedian Jay Jurden to do one thing that always helps to deal with this administration: mock them. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was supposed to be a patriotic masterpiece. Instead, it's become a taxpayer-funded disaster, complete with bright green algae, peeling liner, and emergency chemical treatments. And somehow, the only person who ended up in handcuffs was former Olympian Davey Hearn after he says he briefly picked up a detached piece of the liner. Don breaks down the reflecting pool fiasco, the bizarre arrest, and why this may be the perfect metaphor for Trump's America. This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses 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 Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don looks back at the biggest stories making headlines from the star-studded opening of the Obama Presidential Center and Michelle Obama's pointed remarks, to JD Vance's uncomfortable appearance on The View, Ashley St. Clair's latest Elon Musk bombshells, and Kamala Harris weighing in on what comes next...including the question everyone is asking: 2028?Join us as we break down the week's biggest moments and look ahead to the stories that could shape the week to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week. Don looks back at the biggest stories making headlines from his candid conversation with Kamala Harris and the latest bombshells from Ashley St. Clair, to Gavin Newsom's claim that the DOJ has launched an investigation into him and his wife, and the debate over the Knicks' White House visit. Join us as we break down the biggest moments, the biggest controversies, and everything you need to know heading into the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with Yusef Jackson, President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, for a powerful conversation about the true meaning of Juneteenth and why its lessons are more urgent than ever. Jackson reflects on the long struggle for freedom, reminds us that power never concedes without a fight, and warns that rights once won can also be taken away. From economic racism to the ongoing fight for equality, he explains why the freedoms so many Americans enjoy today were built on the sacrifices and courage of Black Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with former Vice President Kamala Harris for an unfiltered conversation about the state of the nation, the threats facing American democracy, and what's at stake in the years ahead. Harris doesn't hold back as she weighs in on the country's future, what Democrats need to do differently, and the growing dangers she sees on the horizon. She also addresses the question everyone is asking: What about 2028? This is Kamala Harris like you've never seen her before, candid, personal, and unfiltered. Don't miss this must-watch Juneteenth conversation. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with legendary actor Ben Vereen for a conversation about his new production, The Gray House, and the enduring importance of preserving Black history. At a time when the current administration is working to erase or diminish parts of America's past, Vereen explains why protecting these stories isn't just about honoring history, it's about protecting the truth for future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is Juneteenth, and we're bringing you special programming all day long to honor the holiday and reflect on its meaning. Don sits down with media mogul, producer, comedian, and philanthropist Byron Allen for a powerful conversation about the legacy of slavery, the economic systems that have perpetuated inequality, and why Juneteenth remains as important as ever. They also discuss the power of media ownership and why it's essential for Black communities to tell their own stories rather than allowing others to define their image. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks are NBA champions, but should they head to the White House? After James Dolan announced the team plans to visit, questions are already swirling: Is the entire team on board, and what does that visit mean in today's political climate? Tonight, Don breaks it all down, along with the powerful message of hope, democracy, and unity from today's opening ceremony at the new Obama Presidential Center. Michelle Obama had some words for Donald Trump! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with Gen Z historian Kahlil Greene for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the nation, the Knicks' incredible run, and whether young voters are beginning to turn away from Trump and back toward the left. From politics and culture to the future of the Democratic Party, they explore what Gen Z is thinking and why it could shape the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee for an unfiltered conversation about politics, culture, and the battle for democracy. They discuss the star-studded opening of the Obama Presidential Center, why Trump's America 250 celebrations struggled to attract A-list talent, the state of mainstream media, the road to 2028, and even revisit some of their own past disagreements. It's an honest, funny, and wide-ranging conversation you won't want to miss. 🔥 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you thought Part One was explosive, just wait. In Part Two, Ashley St. Clair drops even more bombshells as she goes deeper into her relationship with Elon Musk, the world behind the headlines, and revelations that could have major implications beyond her own story. Nothing is off limits, and the conversation takes several shocking turns you won't see coming. This is the interview everyone will be talking about. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Don for a special 2pm ET livestream with journalist Michael Weiss as they unpack the latest developments in Iran and the proposed U.S.-Iran agreement. Is this deal a genuine breakthrough, or are both sides simply declaring victory after a costly conflict? Are we actually in a worse off position than we were before the war began? Don and Michael break down what's in the deal, what's missing, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we're diving into the fallout from the explosive revelations that dropped in Don's interview with Ashley St. Clair. The internet is still buzzing, and the questions around Elon Musk are only getting bigger. Then, we'll turn to the latest developments in Iran. Is this new deal really a breakthrough, or are we worse off than before the conflict? And we'll break down JD Vance's awkward appearance on The View because some moments are just impossible to ignore. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The secrets. The lawsuits. The Elon drama. In this jaw-dropping first installment, former MAGA influencer and Elon Musk ex, Ashley St. Clair joins Don Lemon for a candid conversation about MAGA, Elon Musk, and what really happens when your private life becomes global news. But the biggest bombshell? Ashley reveals information that could have serious implications for Don's own case against Musk. You won't want to miss this one. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Ashley St. Clair's bombshell interview drops tonight, Don sits down with Jennifer Welch to unpack the revelations that left everyone stunned. From shocking allegations to the questions everyone will be asking, Jennifer weighs in on the interview that's about to set the internet on fire. You do not want to miss this conversation...or what's coming at 5 PM. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for a hilarious, unfiltered look at the state of the nation. From the absurd UFC spectacle taking over the White House to the big questions facing Democrats, nothing is off limits. Because sometimes, when the news cycle is this ridiculous, laughter is the only way to survive it. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna for a candid conversation about Trump's new Iran deal, the spectacle surrounding the White House UFC event, and the broader challenges facing the Democratic Party at this pivotal moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, Don sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss the White House's so-called "media offenders" list, a blatant attempt to intimidate and discredit independent journalism. Brian is on the list himself, but he says the effort may have an unintended consequence: boosting the very voices the administration is trying to silence. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with Congresswoman Joyce Beatty following the successful effort to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. Together, they discuss what the decision means, the broader fight over the nation's cultural institutions, and why symbolism still matters in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, we're breaking down Trump's bizarre UFC birthday celebration on the White House lawn. Is this the People's House or a reality pay-per-view event? 🎪 Don is joined by the Newsgirls, Mabel Kabani and Wren Woodson, and the hilarious Godfrey to make sense of the spectacle, the absurdity, and the increasingly surreal state of American politics. 🔥🍿 This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From growing questions about Trump's health to the outrage surrounding the Karmelo Anthony case, Don looks back at the biggest stories of the week and ahead to what's next, including Trump's absurd Freedom 250 UFC birthday extravaganza, which is shaping up to be quite the disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week was anything but boring. From Trump storming out of a tough interview and getting mercilessly booed at a Knicks game, to MAGA pushing election fraud claims in Los Angeles without evidence, Don breaks down the biggest headlines and the chaos behind them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don sits down with the one and only Jennifer Welch for an unfiltered, hilarious breakdown of the week's biggest headlines, from Trump getting mercilessly booed at the Knicks game to MAGA's latest obsession with the LGBTQ+ community. Nothing is off limits in this sharp, funny, and delightfully chaotic conversation. 🍿🔥 WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack and Twitch! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! The views and statements expressed by guests do not reflect the opinions of Don Lemon or The Don Lemon Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices