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Don Lemon sits down with actor, comedian, and author, D.L. Hughley for a raw and unfiltered look into his life and career. They discuss D.L.’s new projects, the war in Gaza, Donald Trump, and D.L.’s ongoing conflict with Mo’Nique. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 03:22 - Conflict with Mo'Nique 08:15 - Having Daughters 11:26 - Being Outspoken About Politics 13:18 - Joe Biden and the Turmoil in Gaza 21:42 - Support for Biden/Issues with Trump 22:55 - DJ Khaled and Gaza 25:09 - Support for Trump in the Black Community 31:12 - Running for Office 33:33 - D.L.'s Personal Life and Childhood 37:27 - Having Doubts 39:07 - Talking Things Out in America 43:23 - What's Next for D.L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Don Lemon sits down with the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield for an inside look at the mounting war in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and continued support for Ukraine. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Israel and Ceasefire 03:11 - Hamas 03:58 - Public Sentiment on Gaza 05:13 - Deal for a Ceasefire 07:27 - U.S. Relations with Israel 08:04 - Rafah 09:46 - Bridging the Gap Between Opposing Sentiments 12:21 - UN Position on Israel 13:51 - Crisis in Sudan 18:33 - Support for Ukraine 20:03 - Ambassador's Upbringing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Don Lemon sit's down with business mogul, investor, and Shark Tank personality Kevin O'Leary for a no-punches-pulled interview. In it they discuss O'Leary's plans to buy Tiktok, Former President Donald Trump's legal woes, and even the Ozempic craze. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Purchasing TikTok 02:25 – Concerns About TikTok’s Chinese Ownership 07:15 – Rewriting the Algorithm and the Sale of TikTok 10:30 – Platforms Being Owned By One Person 13:49 – Situation with X 15:51 – Donald Trump 24:42 – Donating to the Trump Campaign 29:06 – Streaming Media 33:36 – Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Don Lemon sits down with Comedienne and Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique and her husband Sidney Hicks to talk about her journey through the entertainment industry. They discuss pay disparities for black women in Hollywood and some of Mo'Nique's ongoing conflicts with other industry professionals. Names are dropped and people are called out, but this is Mo'Nique's story, and she is here to tell it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Maalis 202459min

Don Lemon and Kara Swisher dive into the Elon Musk interview, the tech world, and Swisher’s new book, Burn Book. Purchase Kara Swisher’s book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Burn-Book/Kara-Swisher/9781982163891 Make sure to rate and review the show. And subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow on Youtube for more! -- Follow on Socials: Instagram & TikTok Website: donlemon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Maalis 202456min

WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Watch on X It’s the interview everyone is talking about. Don Lemon sits down with Elon Musk to discuss matters ranging from hate speech to DEI to the great replacement theory. This is just the first of many interviews to come on The Don Lemon Show. Don will welcome a variety of guests and newsmakers, with topics spanning everything from social issues and race to pop culture and current events. Make sure to rate and review the show, as well as to subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow on YouTube for more! -- Follow on Socials: Instagram & TikTok Website: donlemon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Watch on X Follow on Socials: Instagram & TikTok Website: donlemon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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