HOT TOPICS | Today Is the Epstein Files Deadline, Will They Be Released? - December 19th, 2025

Don Lemon is joined by The View co-host Sunny Hostin for an in depth look at the latest developments in Trump's criminal trial and the recently announced presidential debate. They discuss the college protests, weight loss, and Sunny's new book, "Summer on Highland Beach: A Novel." WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Touko 202446min

Don Lemon is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a personal look at the actor's life after leaving The Daily Show. They discuss the current state of news and comedy's growing role in politics. Don confronts Roy about his performance at the White House Correspondents dinner, and in turn receives a heartfelt apology.  WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Post Daily Show Life/Consuming Media 08:30 - Being Associated with The Daily Show 09:09 - Leaving The Daily Show 19:20 - The Media Landscape/Political Satire 25:00 - Joking About Donald Trump and Politicians 31:56 - Should comedians be held responsible? 34:38 - White House Correspondents Dinner 38:02 - Crossing the Line in Comedy 44:30 - Racism in Comedy 48:07 - Roy Wood Jr.’s favorite comedians 50:05 - Kendrick /Drake Beef 54:27 - Black Men Supporting Trump 56:00 - Coming up for Roy Wood Jr. 56:30 - Roy’s Apology to Don Lemon’s mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Touko 202458min

Don Lemon sits down with Comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef for a HEATED discussion about Israel and the situation in Gaza. They dive into the presidential election, Biden's support for Israel, & the responsibility of the American media. What should Biden do? Is American perception of the conflict shifting? Tune in to find out! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Situation in Rafah 02:43 - Is Israel being held to account? 04:27 - What about October 7th? 06:50 - Biden's Support for Israel 10:25 - Is Israel an "apartheid" regime? 13:45 - What should Biden and U.S. politicians do? 18:26 - Can the aid be used by Hamas? 19:08 - Origins of Hamas 22:15 - Peace Deal 23:43 - U.S. / Israel Relationship 27:05 - Presidential Candidates Supporting Israel 29:05 - Trump on Biden's Israel Policies 31:28 - Generational Gap on Gaza and Israel 32:50 - Hillary Clinton's Statements 35:10 - College Protests 36:50 - Bassem's Family 38:05 - Why does Bassem Youssef resonate with so many? 41:25 - Polling and Voting 43:05 - Zionism 45:30 - How has this affected Bassem's career? 46:40 - The future of the media 47:15 - Media Coverage of College Protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Touko 202457min

Don Lemon is joined by Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Brian Stelter and @MeidasTouch Legal Analyst Dina Doll to discuss the latest news around Trump's criminal trial. Will any of this impact the election? What can we expect with the next witness? Tune in to find out! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Touko 202432min

Don Lemon is joined by the Host of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur to dive into the biggest updates in the Trump criminal trial and the Gaza Protests. Will Trump get a mistrial? Are democratic elites to blame for the delays in Trump's trial? Tune in to hear all about it. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Touko 202436min

Don Lemon sits down with Dan Abrams, Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and Host of NewsNation's Dan Abrams Live. They dive into the latest updates in the Trump Trial drama, Stormy Daniels, and the campus protests. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Touko 202438min

Don Lemon is joined by The View Co-host and EGOT winning actress Whoopi Goldberg to get an in depth look at her new book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me." Whoopi opens up about her grief following the loss of her mother and brother, and her journey to becoming the influential figure she is today. She discusses her childhood, struggles with drug use, her incredible weight loss & how she landed the role on Star Trek. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Touko 202440min

Don Lemon sits down with the Office's Rainn Wilson to discuss his childhood and his journey with spirituality. They dive into drug use, the New York Knicks, and Rainn's connection with Dwight Schrute. Check out Rainn's podcast @SoulBoom WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Touko 202447min