Donald Trump held the first cabinet meeting of his second term today. But who was really in charge? With more wide-spread layoffs on the horizon, all eyes seem to be on Musk and DOGE. What does this mean for federal employees? Tonight, Don is joined by The Bulwark writer Andrew Egger to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dive into the necessity of DEI policies. Why are we even debating something that has proved to greatly benefit society? Join Jacob to break is all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Don for his Sunday special edition of Lemon Live at 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Hegseth officially faces his confirmation hearing as Trump's Defense Secretary pick. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi there Lemon Heads! Join Don to dive into all the biggest news of the day. As the wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, many have the city's future in mind. How will the city manage to rebuild? And how did the fires start? Tune in to hear Don and some of the Lemon Legends break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fight to contain the Los Angeles Wildfires continues, with the death toll now at 24. As the devastation spreads, politicians are searching for who to blame, often spreading lies and misinformation. But what do the actual facts tell us? Join Don to break down fact vs. fiction around the LA fires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Don for a special Saturday edition of Lemon Live at 5 where Don will break down some of the biggest news from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama were seen laughing and yucking it up at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Was Obama too friendly? How should he have approached the president-elect? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! Join Don to break down all the biggest news of the day. Michael Steele called out Joe and Mika on Morning Joe. The Supreme Court is deciding on the January 19th TikTok ban. And Meta has gone full MAGA, killing all DEI programs! Tune in to hear about all of this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fires sweeping across Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, leading to at least 10 deaths. Yet, politicians seem more occupied with who is to blame. Tune in for Don's Take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, the Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s appeal to stop this morning's sentencing hearing in his hush money case. The hearing will take place in NY and marks the first-ever sentencing of a former president on criminal charges. Will Trump face any punishment? How will the MAGA party react? Tune for a special Hot Topics to hear all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At President Jimmy Carter's funeral today, Donald Trump mingled with former presidents and was seen laughing with President Barack Obama. This is quite a change from the demeanor he has been displaying around the California wildfires, casting blame and hurling insults. Join Don to break down all the latest major news of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexis Scott-Windham was injured during the horrific Bourbon Street terror attack in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. After being run over and shot in the foot, Scott-Windham was denied leave by her employer, Amazon. While Amazon has since reversed this decision, the initial denial has sparked public outrage. Tune in for Don's Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Thomas Chatterton Williams, American cultural critic and author for The Atlantic to discuss the rise of what he calls, the woke right. Is MAGA the new language police? Join Don and Thomas to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefighters continue to struggle to against the massive wildfires throughout Los Angeles County. The destruction is catastrophic, leaving many without homes. Tune in today to hear the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don this to discuss all the biggest news stories of the day. As the fires continue to devastate California, Trump has taken to blaming Governor Gavin Newsom for the destruction. Tonight, Don is joined by White House Correspondent for The Bulwark, Andrew Egger, to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency yesterday as firefighters struggle to combat wildfires throughout Los Angeles County. Heavy, hurricane-level winds contributed to the spread which has burned almost 3,000 acres and is forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Tune in today to hear the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Evening LemonNation! We have a great show tonight: Tezlyn Figaro is here to talk Trump, the future of media, and more. Tune in at 5pm EST tonight to watch! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning LemonNation! Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is the latest company to cater toward Trump's agenda, donating $1 million dollars to his inaugural fund while also removing fact-checking on their platforms in the name of "free speech." With Dana White also joining Meta's board, how many tech billionaires will now have a say in the Trump/Vance administration? Join us at 10am EST to discuss! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 election of Donald Trump has officially been certified. On this fourth anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, what will it mean to have the insurrectionists in charge? WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the 4th year since MAGA supporters stormed the U.S. Capital. Why is the DOJ avoiding domestic terror charges for those who participated? What can be done? Join Don at 10am to break it all down! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with record producer, song writer, and Founder & CEO of Fanbase, Isaac Hayes III. They dive into the recent incident where Hayes was harassed outside his home, the purpose of Fanbase, and Hayes' recent suit against Donald Trump. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 119th Congress convenes today, and one of their first tasks is to elect the House Speaker. Will Mike Johnson be re-elected? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a horrific attack in New Orleans and an explosion in Las Vegas, this holiday season seems to be marred by violence. Questions round the two acts of violence continue to emerge as authorities search for answers. What motivated each of these acts? Should we fear more violence in the coming days? How are officials responding? Tune in to hear Don 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! Here are the nominees: 🍋 Elon Musk - Billionaire baby man and part-time internet troll Elon Musk 🍋 Steve Bannon - Least showered man in America and professional chaos goblin 🍋 Tom Homan - "Border Czar" and Human Thumb 🍋 Jesse Watters - The guy who thinks yelling counts as journalism 🍋 The DOGE Teens - Crypto bros in training who think memes are a financial strategy 🍋 Sean Duffy - Former reality TV star turned least interesting Fox News pundit Sean Duffy Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Ty Jones to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A horrific attack in New Orleans during the early hours of the New Year has left 15 dead and dozens injured. Shortly after the tragedy, Donald Trump spread false claims, suggesting that the suspect was an immigrant. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a 42-year-old U.S.-born citizen and U.S. Army veteran from Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, join us for a New Year's Eve Lemon Live at 5 where Don will be joined by some of our very own Lemon Heads and Lemon Legends to break down predictions for 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is happening with the Real Housewives? Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger was recently found guilty of DUI, but she is far from the first Real Housewives star to face this type of charge. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a look back at everything that defined this unforgettable year. From campus protests to a massively consequential presidential election, Don breaks it all down as we move into 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with author, activist, and two-time presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. Williamson is currently running to be the next Democratic National Committee Chair, and she shares her vision for the Democratic Party. Where did dems go wrong in the presidential election? How can they turn the party around? Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week's rift in MAGA with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy siding against much of the party, Donald Trump has finally chosen a side. How will MAGA react to Trump's decision to back Musk? Don is joined by author and Sirius XM radio host Reecie Colbert to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do people think of the alleged CEO shooter, Luigi Mangione? Don Lemon hits the streets to hear what everyday people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be the next Democratic National Committee Chair? Could it be author and political activist Marianne Williamson? Is this the energy Dems need to turn the party around? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MAGA Civil War continues! Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are now incurring MAGA's wrath. Some are even accusing Ramaswamy of being anti-white after he took to Twitter to criticize American culture. As the party divides, will Musk and Ramaswamy be ousted from MAGA? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is MAGA turning against Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy? A social media post from Ramaswamy about American Culture has been infuriating much of MAGA's base. Will this lead to a divide in the party? Will Musk and Ramaswamy be ousted? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have something special for you today. Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley joins us for a new Don Lemon Show Special...The Week With Monique! Many of you have been asking, "With everything happening to our government, what can we do?" Monique is here to answer that question, so tune in to hear her break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyoncé's Christmas day halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens/Houston Texans game was one for the record books. This was the first time she performed her hits from her latest album, Cowboy Carter, for a live audience. Join Don to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to take a look back at all the things that made the year what it was. The moves, the music...and even the memes. Join Don as he breaks down the most influential memes of 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democratic Party can't seem to learn from their mistakes. They consistently choose to promote candidates that many in the party feel are out of touch rather than amplifying the voices of young, talented lawmakers like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Are Dems choosing the right strategy? How can they win moving forward? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week's government shutdown drama, many are questioning who is actually calling the shots. Is Elon really making the decisions? Is Trump jealous of the attention Musk is receiving? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz has been released, and it is shocking. The report details illicit drug use, illegal activity, and sex with a minor, among other things. Join Don at 10am ET to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans STILL have not been able to reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown. With the deadline only hours away, the odds are high that they will not succeed. Can the shutdown be avoided? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House republicans are still struggling to agree on a plan to avoid a government shutdown. With the deadline looming, it looks like a shutdown may be imminent. Can republicans reach a deal? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A government shutdown is looming after republicans rejected a plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson for a three month funding extension. This rejection came after some harsh criticism from Elon Musk. Can a shutdown be avoided? And who is calling the shots? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A government shutdown is looming after republicans rejected a plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson for a three month funding extension. But where is this rejection coming from? After Elon Musk harshly criticized the bill, Trump and others piled on. Is a government shutdown inevitable? And who is really in charge? Join Don to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder for the United Healthcare CEO killing. Still, many Americans find themselves relating more with him than with the victim. And this sentiment seems to cross the left-right political divide. So what is it that people relate to? Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donald Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. But Ukraine was not even given a seat at the negotiation table. After Trump's claims that Zelensky is a dictator (a term he has never used for Putin), many are wondering...are we the bad guys now? Is America no longer a force for good on the global stage? Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Lemonheads! RFK Jr.'s possible nomination means that many conspiracy theories about healthcare have come to the mainstream media. Which vaccines does he want to get rid of? What is his experience with vaccines in the past? Could polio come back? Tune in to discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ratings for corporate media are plummeting along with their viewership. With ABC's recent decision to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump and the hosts of Morning Joe choosing to visit with him, many are critical of the media's credibility and authenticity. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABC has settled a defamation suit with Donald Trump over their language surrounding the E. Jean Carroll case, agreeing to pay out $15 million. Should they have fought this suit? Is ABC complying in advance? Join Don and Monique Pressley to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices