The Don Lemon Show

Hello Lemon nation! Tonight Don is joined by Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California's 34th district to discuss the Iran War, what it's like grilling Tulsi Gabbard, & the latest with the Epstein files. Why did Trump call NATO members cowards? Will the pentagon receive their request of $200 Billion to fund this war? Join Don to find this out and much more! This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until...

Don sits down with Ambassador John Bolton who served as Trump's national security advisor during his first term. Hear his thoughts on Trump's plan (or lack-thereof) for the war in Iran, Israel's targeting of journalists, Tulsi Gabbard's future in the Trump administration, and Joe Kent's resignation from a top counter-terrorism role.🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re focusing on what the Donald Trump administration would rather you not be paying attention to: the Epstein files. After Democrats walked out of Pam Bondi’s closed-door briefing, frustration is boiling over and questions are only getting louder. What was said behind those doors? What’s being withheld? And why does it feel like more is being hidden than revealed? As new details continue to emerge around Jeffrey Epstein and the handling of these files, the calls for transparency and accountability aren’t going anywhere. Get your tickets for DL + DL Anything Goes with Don Lemon an...

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to break down the sheer insanity coming out of Washington right now. From the escalating war with Iran to a struggling economy, the chaos is everywhere, and then came the shocking testimony from Tulsi Gabbard, which appeared to directly undercut Donald Trump’s narrative. Don and Ahmed unpack what it all means, why the cracks are getting harder to ignore, and where this all could be heading next. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re cutting through all the noise coming out of Washington, the spin, the contradictions, and the nonstop BS from Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and the broader MAGA machine. From shifting narratives to statements that just don’t add up, the cracks are showing, and people are starting to notice. And tonight, we’ve got a special guest. Comedian and commentator D. L. Hughley joins Don to break it all down with his signature honesty and sharp perspective. This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk...

Donald Trump's unlawful and unnecessary war in Iran has already lead to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members, the deaths of over 170 Iranian girls, and hundreds of other deaths in countries throughout the middle east. The war is also causing economic chaos at a global scale. At home, gas prices have skyrocketed 96 cents per gallon since the start of the war, with this number rising almost daily. Don spoke with some Californians to hear what they have to say about the war and it's impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

This morning, we’re diving into the growing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and his administration. Gas prices are climbing, support for the war with Iran is slipping, and Americans are clearly not buying what they’re being sold anymore. Then came the testimony from Tulsi Gabbard, which raised serious questions, followed by more eyebrow-raising comments from Pete Hegseth. The messaging is falling apart, the contradictions are piling up, and people are finally starting to see through it. So what happens when the narrative collapses? And how much longer can this hold together? This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to h...

Don sits down with political strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down a day that somehow managed to be both chaotic and completely absurd.From Markwayne Mullin’s tense confirmation hearing to Tulsi Gabbard’s eyebrow-raising testimony, the serious cracks inside the administration are getting harder to ignore.And then… there’s whatever is happening in right-wing media right now between Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin. Yes, that controversy. You really can’t make this stuff up.Don and Mike break it all down, the politics, the dysfunction, and the pure circus of it all. ...

Tonight, we’re breaking down the explosive testimony from Tulsi Gabbard that has everyone talking. Gabbard appeared to directly undercut Donald Trump’s narrative on the Iran war. The wheels are coming off for MAGA, and the infighting is getting harder to ignore. We’re breaking down the testimony, the reactions, and what it all means moving forward. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn’t come down, you get a full refund. Don’t wait until next month. Nothing...

Don is joined by independent reporter Aaron Parnas to discuss the combative Senate confirmation of Markwayne Mullin, the testimony of Tulsi Gabbard, and what we might learn now that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to appear before a House panel in relation to the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re taking a hard look at just how badly this administration has fumbled the moment. The war with Iran continues to spiral, and the consequences are hitting Americans where it hurts, the economy. Markets are shaky, costs are rising, and there’s no clear strategy in sight. Meanwhile, the chaos inside the administration is on full display. After the resignation of Joe Kent, Tulsi Gabbard is now facing tough questions before the Senate Intelligence Committee. At the same time, Markwayne Mullin is in the hot seat during his confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security, stepping in afte...

Tonight, we’re confronting the sheer chaos of the war with Iran, a situation that is spiraling fast and raising serious questions about leadership, judgment, and consequences. Donald Trump has pushed the country into a conflict that is already taking a toll on the economy, global stability, and everyday Americans who are now feeling the impact at home. And for what? The justification remains unclear, but the consequences are getting harder to ignore. Markets are shaky. Costs are rising. So where does this go from here? How much worse can this get? And how long are Americans expected to be...

Don sits down with Steve Schmidt to break down the rapidly escalating situation surrounding the war with Iran and the political shockwaves now hitting Washington. This morning, Joe Kent resigned, reportedly over disagreements with the direction of the war. A MAGA-aligned hardliner stepping down over this conflict raises serious questions about just how far things have gone and how deep the fractures are becoming within Trump’s own circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas prices are surging, markets are getting shaky, and the economic fallout is hitting fast as Trump’s Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply. Meanwhile, public support is slipping, with more Americans opposing the war than supporting it and growing fears about how long this will drag on. So where does this go from here? Are we already too deep to pull back? And how much more can the economy and the American public actually take? We’re breaking it all down. It’s messy. It’s expensive. And it’s only getting worse. 🍋🔥 This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to http...

Tonight, we’re digging into the latest developments in the escalating war with Iran, and the situation is growing more complicated by the day. The U.S. is now pushing allies for support, with NATO being asked to help secure key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. But several European leaders have already signaled reluctance to get involved militarily, raising questions about whether the U.S. may be facing this conflict largely on its own. What does that mean for the trajectory of the war? Is there still a path to de-escalation, or are we heading deeper into a...

Don sits down with political commentator Adam Mockler to make sense of the absolute chaos dominating today’s political landscape. Mockler, a rising Gen-Z voice known for his digital political reporting and commentary with MeidasTouch, brings the perspective of a generation that will soon shape the political future. From Donald Trump’s costly and controversial war with Iran to growing infighting inside the MAGA movement, the political circus shows no signs of slowing down. Don and Adam break down the dysfunction, the constant scandals, and why the instability feels endless. 🍋🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. V...

This morning, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the escalating conflict with Iran. With tensions rising and no clear exit strategy in sight, many are asking whether the U.S. is already too deep into this war to back out now and what the long-term consequences could be.Then we turn to the Oscars. The Oscars were this weekend, and of course Hollywood delivered its usual mix of big moments, celebrity drama, and viral headlines. War, politics, and a little pop culture… we’re breaking it all down this morning. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https...

The Iran conflict continues to escalate, and the messaging coming out of the White House is raising more questions than answers. In a new interview with Brian Kilmeade, Donald Trump delivered a string of eyebrow-raising remarks, including comments about immigrants having “bad genetics” and suggesting he’ll know the war is over when he simply “feels it in his bones.” Meanwhile, the consequences of the conflict are already being felt at home. Energy markets are reacting, prices are creeping up, and Americans are being told this war is necessary even as the administration struggles to explain what the actual endgame is...

During a press conference this morning, Pete Hegseth made a startling remark in regards to the media's coverage of the war in Iran: "The sooner David Ellison takes over that network (CNN) the better." He said the quiet part out loud. This Ellison media monopoly is shaping up to be exactly what we are fearing: state run media. Join Don to break down this story. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by FFRF. If you believe freedom means freedom FOR EVERYONE, join them. Visit https://FFRF.US/DON or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less ca...

Don sits down with journalist and commentator Ahmed Baba to break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran and the devastating human toll it is taking. They examine the atrocities emerging from the conflict, the growing fears of a prolonged war, and the reality that Iran’s new leadership is signaling it has no intention of backing down. How long could this war last? And what happens if neither side is willing to step back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices