HOT TOPICS | Fascism Is Here, Wake The F Up America! - October 6th, 2025

With Trump’s tariff chaos still unfolding, the economy looks like it’s headed off a cliff. The markets are shaky, the value of the dollar is dropping, and global confidence in American stability? Rapidly evaporating. So… when does this end? Or has the Trump administration already done irreversible damage? This morning, Don is joined by the brilliant Reecie Colbert to break down the mess—what’s happening, who’s getting hurt, and whether there’s a way out before it all gets worse. It’s not looking good, Lemon Nation. Let’s talk about it. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest 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

11 Huhti 20251h 17min

The market’s been swinging like it’s had three espressos and no breakfast—and Trump’s tariff rollercoaster is to blame. After tanking the economy with massive trade threats, he’s now backing down on some of them, trying to calm the storm he created. Spoiler: it’s not working. But while the market melts down, Trump’s doing something even more alarming: weaponizing the DOJ to investigate former officials who dared to speak out against him—Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs among them. We’re diving into the economic mess and the creeping authoritarianism. Because tariffs are bad—but turning federal law enforcement into a revenge squad? That’s much, much worse. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. This one’s serious. The Don Lemon Show is up for a Webby! Vote now for Best Podcast Episode – Featured Guest: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/individual-episode/featured-guest Tara Setmayer's Seneca Project was nominated for best use of video in socials. Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/social/features/best-use-of-video 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

10 Huhti 20251h 3min

Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into Trump's recent calls to investigate certain people who have opposed him. Is this authoritarianism? And can Trump even do this? Join Tara as she breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Huhti 202519min

Trump hit the economy with sky-high tariffs, watched the market tank... then suddenly hit pause for 90 days. Coincidence? Strategic retreat? Or something that smells suspiciously like market manipulation? With the economy whiplashing and investors scrambling, we’re asking the real questions—and we’ve got Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary, joining us to break it all down. What does this mean for the markets, businesses, and your wallet? And can anyone keep up with this administration’s trade mood swings? Join us live, Lemon Nation. It’s a mess—but at least it’s entertaining. 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

10 Huhti 20251h 12min

Elon Musk and Peter Navarro...they’re beefing—loudly, publicly, and predictably. Don breaks down the drama, the nonsense, and what this ridiculous clash says about the current state of politics, tech bros, and Trump cronies with too much time on their hands. Buckle up, Lemon Nation. It’s petty season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Huhti 20259min

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