Lemon LIVE at 5 | Who Is This Week's SOUR LEMON?! - March 7th, 2025

It’s been a rollercoaster week for the economy. Trump temporarily hit the brakes on his tariff plans after the market tanked—only to turn around and slap even higher tariffs on China. Mixed signals? That’s putting it nicely. How much longer can the economy absorb the market whiplash? Tonight, Don is joined by host of The David Frum Show and staff writer for The Atlantic David Frum. Join Don and David live to break down the chaos, the consequences, and the confusion that has American business owners asking: what now? Hold on tight, Lemon Nation—it’s getting bumpy out there. Watch the first episode of The David Frum Show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfVTeHbvxI This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Huhti 20251h 13min

Hey Lemon Nation! These days, it seems like everyone has a smartphone—but are they actually good for kids? Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dig into the data and separate fact from fear. What do smartphones do to developing brains? Are there any upsides? And what exactly makes them so risky for young users? If you’ve ever wondered whether your kid should have a phone, this one’s for you. Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Huhti 202512min

Trump’s slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods—yes, you read that right—and now China’s hitting back with their own round of retaliatory tariffs. The result? Skyrocketing prices, a shaken stock market, and economists nervously whispering...recession. It’s economic brinkmanship at its dumbest, and everyday Americans are the ones stuck with the bill. Don goes live to break down the numbers, the fallout, and how this mess could spiral even further. Spoiler: it’s not looking great out there. Buckle up, Lemon Nation—this is going to hurt. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Huhti 20251h 17min

I’m coming to you with breaking news… U.S. President Donald Trump has declared war. No, not on Iran. Not on China. Not on Russia or North Korea or Canada. Donald Trump has declared war… on penguins, specifically, the penguins of the Heard and McDonald Islands. What is going on?! Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Huhti 202510min

Tariffs, market crashes, economic whiplash—is anyone steering this thing? The stock market is spiraling, prices are climbing, and even the administration seems like it's just guessing at this point. We’re all feeling it: the stress, the confusion, the desperate urge for someone—anyone—to hit pause on the madness. Tonight, Don is joined by special guest David Pakman to unpack the chaos, make sense of the senseless, and ask the question on everyone’s mind: can we please make it stop? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Huhti 20251h 8min

Confused about the economy? You’re not alone. Between Trump’s tariff bombshell, a stock market in freefall, and zero clarity from the administration, it’s starting to feel like nobody—including the people in charge—knows what’s going on. One thing is clear: people are pissed. From this weekend’s “Hands Off” protests to MAGA voters openly questioning their choices, the backlash is real—and growing. Don goes live to break down the economic confusion, the political fallout, and why this mess is starting to unite people in one shared emotion: pure frustration. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Huhti 20251h 14min

The stock market is officially on a rollercoaster—and Trump’s tariff announcement is the one yanking the lever. Since his so-called Liberation Day, we’ve seen wild swings, investor panic, and enough volatility to make even Wall Street queasy. Don breaks down what’s happening, why the markets are reacting this way, and how Trump’s trade war 2.0 is creating chaos not just at home, but around the globe. It’s unpredictable. It’s ugly. And somehow, it’s exactly what he wanted. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Huhti 20251h 10min

Well, that didn’t take long. After Trump’s big tariff announcement, the stock market did what it does best when he talks trade: absolutely tanked. It’s not just Wall Street feeling the burn—global markets are spiraling, trading partners are furious, and economists everywhere are reaching for the TUMS. Don goes live to break down the fallout: rising prices, global tension, and a trade policy that seems more like a tantrum with consequences. Join us, Lemon Nation—because economic nationalism is starting to look a lot like economic nosedive. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Whether you’ve always been secular or left religion behind, if you don’t want someone else dictating the trip for you, F-F-R-F has your back. Join us. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text the word, “FAMILY” to five eleven five eleven and become a member today. Text fees may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Huhti 20251h 13min