Lemon LIVE at 5 | NEWS ANCHOR: 'NEWS ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE' - December 3rd, 2024

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: 🍋 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem – A literal puppy killer. Enough said. 🍋 Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt – A nonstop misinformation machine, spinning lies at every turn. 🍋 Donald Trump – His executive orders are ripping apart the country’s foundation. 🍋 New York Mayor Eric Adams – Corruption scandals piling up like NYC garbage bags. 🍋 Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon – Considering defunding schools that teach Black history. 🍋 Vice President JD Vance – Thinks judges shouldn’t be able to check presidential power—so much for the Constitution! Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Godfrey the comedian to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced her intent to NOT seek re-election in 2026. But who could fill that seat? Perhaps it is time to bring back Al Franken. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Good morning, Lemon Nation! Will the lies ever stop? Trump and MAGA made big promises—cheaper goods, no taxes on tips, protecting Social Security—but where are the results? Instead, we’re seeing the same old playbook: tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy while everyday Americans struggle to make ends meet. Will voters finally wake up and see the scam for what it is? Or will they keep falling for the same empty rhetoric? And speaking of scandals, what’s really going on in NYC with Mayor Eric Adams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey there Lemon Nation! Tonight, Don is bringing you a little history lesson. How did the actions of Presidents Ford and Nixon lead to the unchecked power of Donald Trump today? Don sits down with legal analyst and author of "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy," Jeffrey Toobin, to break down how Ford's pardoning of Richard Nixon set the stage for the political landscape we are currently living in. How did we get here? And is there any way back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us the second episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the consequences of Trump and DOGE executive orders...and how they are hurting MAGA just as much as everyone else. MAGA's 'find out' stage is about to begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The United States is no longer a land of opportunity—it’s a playground for oligarchs. While millions struggle to afford basic necessities like healthcare, housing, and food, the ultra-wealthy and those in power continue to prioritize tax cuts for the elite. The American Dream has been replaced by an American Nightmare. We'll take a deep dive into how unchecked corporate influence and extreme wealth hoarding have eroded the foundations of democracy and economic stability. We’ll also examine how some MAGA voters—who once believed Trump’s policies would help them—are now realizing the harsh reality of his economic agenda. Is this their FAFO moment? And what are the updates with Wendy Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Trump administration and MAGA movement have made dismantling DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies one of their top priorities—and they’re delivering on that promise. From canceling all DEI initiatives in the federal government to turning the term into a political insult, efforts toward diversity and inclusion have been systematically rolled back. So what does this mean for workplaces, government agencies, and communities across the country? How does this impact civil rights, hiring practices, and representation at the highest levels? To break it all down, Don is joined by Dr. Alaysia Black Hackett, former Chief Diversity and Equity Officer for Biden’s Labor Department, for a deep dive into the consequences of these attacks and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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During the campaign, Trump swore he had nothing to do with Project 2025—claiming he didn’t know what it was and that it wasn’t part of his vision. But now that he’s back in office, his executive orders and sweeping government cuts look eerily similar to the blueprint laid out in the Project 2025 manual. And it doesn’t stop there. Many of his top cabinet members and advisors have direct ties to Project 2025, pushing its extreme agenda from inside the White House. So was Trump lying all along? Or is he just the figurehead for a much bigger movement reshaping the country from the inside out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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