HOT TOPICS | Don't Tread On Me...Where Are You Now?! - October 22nd, 2025

Tonight, we’re breaking down Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting. Yes, more than three hours of chaos, delusion, and dictator cosplay. In between the usual round of butt-kissing from his loyalists, Trump mused (again) about being a dictator, bragged he can “do whatever he wants” as president, and doubled down on one unconstitutional policy after another. What even was this meeting? Governance? Theater? Group therapy for fragile egos? Either way, it was a spectacle, and we’re here to unpack every absurd minute of it. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Head to https://Ollie.com/lemon, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Elo 1h 10min

This morning we’re asking the question making the rounds online: Is Trump dying? Speculation about his health is swirling after new images of his hands and ankles went viral, but is there any real evidence of a medical issue, or just more internet rumor fuel? We’ll also cover the breaking news of Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Can he even do that? (Spoiler: probably not. But when has the law ever stopped him?) And finally, Jolly joins us live with coverage from last night’s protest outside the White House because the people are not staying quiet. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Head to https://Ollie.com/lemon, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Elo 1h 6min

Trump’s military and police takeover of D.C. is in full swing, but people aren’t just rolling over. Protests are erupting across the city, and friend of the show, Jolly, is live on the ground bringing you the latest from those pushing back against authoritarian BS. And if that weren’t enough, Trump held a truly deranged Oval Office press conference today where he suggested that some people actually want a dictator. Excuse us? Hard pass. We’ll break it all down because democracy shouldn’t come with cosplay generals and dictator auditions. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Head to https://Ollie.com/lemon, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Elo 1h 6min

Back in 2019, Pete Buttigieg was dubbed “Mayo Pete” by Black Twitter, a nickname born of skepticism about his authenticity and connection with Black voters. Six years later, despite his polish and rising profile, Buttigieg still hasn’t earned that trust, with recent polls showing zero percent Black support for a presidential run. Don breaks down why safe messaging, consultant polish, and chasing conservative podcasts won’t cut it, and why, without genuine connection in Black communities, “Mayo Pete” might end up being more than just a meme. This episode is brought to you by Lean. Head over to https://BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com use code LABORDAY25 for 25% off. This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Elo 16min

Good morning Lemon Nation! Today we’re breaking down Trump’s so-called “crackdown on crime” in D.C., you know, the city where crime rates are actually lower than they’ve been in years. Facts be damned, he’s now floating the idea of sending troops into other left-leaning cities like Chicago and New York. Legal? Doubtful. Authoritarian? Absolutely. Are we now living in a police state? Sure feels like it. Then we’ll turn to the economy. Remember when MAGA voters swore they backed Trump because of how “great” the economy was? Well, things are sliding downhill fast, and this looks like just the beginning. Grab your coffee. We’ve got a lot to unpack. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don’t let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text “DON” to 511511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Head to https://Ollie.com/lemon, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Elo 1h 3min

Breaking news: the DOJ has released transcripts from its interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, and there are a few bombshells. Among them? Maxwell saying she doesn’t believe Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide. But here’s the real question: where are the Epstein files? The public gets Maxwell’s spin, but the full truth, the names, the connections, the receipts, are still being kept under wraps. We're joined by Katie Phang to break down what’s in the transcripts, what’s missing, and why the biggest story is still the one they don’t want us to see. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Elo 1h 14min

Breaking this morning: the FBI has raided the home of John Bolton, yes, Trump’s former national security advisor turned outspoken critic. Once in the inner circle, Bolton’s been on Trump’s enemies list for years. So is this raid about justice, or just another revenge mission from a wannabe strongman desperate to punish his political critics? Because let’s be real, this is starting to look less like governance and more like an authoritarian hit list. The question now: if Bolton can get raided, who’s next? This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Whey Protein. Switch to BRICKHOUSE WHEY for guaranteed results or your money back. Go to http://thenewwhey.com and use promo code LEMON for 20% off. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Elo 1h 4min

Tonight, Trump says he’ll be “joining” police and troops in the streets of D.C. because nothing screams strength like a bizarre cosplay photo op. It’s authoritarian theater at its finest, and we’ll be breaking down exactly what this stunt means and why he’s so desperate to play soldier-in-chief. Joining Don are our very own Lemon Legends, weighing in on the spectacle, the spin, and the reality behind Trump’s latest strongman cosplay. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Head to Ollie.com/LEMON, tell them all about your dog, and use code LEMON to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! They offer a Happiness Guarantee on the first box, so if you’re not completely satisfied, you’ll get your money back This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit shopbeam.com/lemon and use code LEMON at checkout to get our exclusive discount of UP TO 40% off. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Elo 1h 16min