LEMON DROP | Ashley Allison: Taking Back the Narrative with The Root

Tonight, Don is live on the ground in the nation’s capital, taking the pulse of where America really stands on Trump and MAGA’s policies. From the streets to the halls of power, how are people feeling about the direction of the country? He won’t be alone. Joining Don are friends of the show Michael Fanone and  @TaraPalmeri  for sharp insight, real talk, and on-the-ground perspective you won’t get anywhere else. 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 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 ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Sep 1h 14min

Don is joined by Rep. Sarah McBride for a candid conversation about some of the biggest issues shaping our country right now. From the “Big Ugly Bill” to the ongoing fight for transparency in the Epstein case, and the broader state of American democracy, nothing is off the table. Join us live for insight, perspective, and a look at what’s really at stake in this moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Sep 1h 5min

Don takes to the streets of Washington, D.C. with Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, for a candid conversation about how Trump’s policies are hitting restaurants and the workers who keep them running. From rising costs to workforce challenges, they break down the real-life impact on one of the city’s most vital industries, and what’s at stake for the people behind it. This episode is brought to you by DeleteMe. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text DON to 64000. Message and data rates apply. 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Sep 14min

Don is live on the scene in Washington, D.C. at a monumental bipartisan press conference where lawmakers, survivors, and their attorneys are calling for the release of the Epstein files. Representatives from both parties will stand together alongside survivors, some speaking publicly for the very first time, to demand transparency and accountability. The push is on to force a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and today’s press conference could mark a turning point. This is history in the making, and Don is there to bring it to you live. 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 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 ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Sep 2h 31min

Don is on the ground in Washington, D.C., this time reporting live from outside the White House. What’s the mood in the nation’s capital? What are people really saying about the state of the country and the chaos unfolding in real time? Don’s getting the pulse straight from the source. No filters, no spin, just raw reactions, real voices, and the questions no one else is asking. Tune in. It’s going to be a moment. 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 Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon 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 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

3 Sep 55min

Don is live on the scene in Washington, D.C. bringing you real-time coverage and conversation straight from the heart of the action. Joining him is Rep. Maxwell Frost, the youngest member of Congress, to talk about the state of the nation, the fight against MAGA’s overreach, and what comes next in the struggle for democracy. Don’t miss this candid live chat from the steps of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 18min

This morning, Don is on the ground in Washington, D.C. talking directly with the people about the state of the nation and Trump’s growing list of unconstitutional actions. From military crackdowns to political power grabs, how do Americans really feel about what’s happening? Joining him is friend of the show Jolly, as they hear firsthand where people stand and what they believe comes next for the country. 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 Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon 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 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

2 Sep 2h 55min

A lot of you have been asking: what can we actually do to fight back against MAGA policies? Tonight, instead of our regular 5PM livestream, we’re dropping a powerful conversation with two people taking action in very different ways. First, farmer and activist Will Westmoreland shares how he’s meeting with Texas lawmakers to help them understand how their policies are hurting rural Americans. Then, Dr. Jamal Bryant walks us through his boycott of Target in response to the company’s retreat from DEI commitments. Fighting back is possible, and these stories show how it’s being done on the ground, right now. Learn more about Will Westmoreland's movement here: https://www.backfortyaction.org/ Learn more about Dr. Jamal Bryant's movement here: https://jamalbryant.org/jhb-movement/ 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

29 Aug 46min