HOT TOPICS | White House in Chaos Over Pete Hegseth's Venezuela Boat Strike - December 2nd, 2025

Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation as Don sits down with the legendary Kathy Griffin for a wild, witty, and wildly real discussion. They get into everything...Trump, MAGA madness, the high stakes of the 2028 election, the state of the media (it’s not great), and how we fight back. Plus, Kathy opens up about what Pride Month means to her and why now is the time to speak up, stand up, and stop sugarcoating. It’s unfiltered. It’s fearless. And it’s exactly what you need right now. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Juni 202552min

Why is everyone so scared of Donald Trump? Let's dive into the troubling trend of institutions bending the knee to the orange overlord. From major law firms cutting shady deals to stay in Trump’s good graces (and losing real clients in the process), to media outlets softening coverage, playing the “both sides” game, or settling lawsuits they should have fought, cowardice is the word of the day. And it doesn’t stop there. Social media companies have started implementing Trump’s whims like he’s their CEO, and even universities like Columbia are folding faster than a cheap suit, caving to pressure and handing him political wins on a silver platter. Where’s the spine? Where’s the resistance? If we don’t push back now, we’re handing over the country to fear, fascism, and a fragile ego in a red tie. Let’s break it all down and call out the cowardice. WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. 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 sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off when you enter LEMON20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Juni 20251h 26min

Hey there Lemon Nation! We have some exclusive insight into the Diddy trial. We are joined by attorney and legal analyst Symone Redwine to break it all down! Then...let's dive into Pride. The rainbows are still up, the hashtags still trending, but the joy feels a little quieter. Why? Because while we celebrate visibility, MAGA is waging an all-out war on it. Corporate America? Folding faster than a lawn chair. Companies once flaunting rainbows are now cowering in the face of backlash, choosing profit over principle. Because apparently, “inclusion” is only marketable when it’s easy. So if you’re angry, you’re not alone. If you’re scared, you’re not alone. And if you’re ready to fight back? You’re exactly where you need to be. 🌈✊ This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off when you enter LEMON20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Juni 202551min

Republican Senator Joni Ernst responded to concerns about Medicaid cuts with the ever-comforting words: “We’re all going to die.” Cool cool cool. Tonight, we’re unpacking the very real consequences of that mindset, from RFK Jr. and HHS slashing vaccine research funding, to the Trump administration quietly limiting COVID vaccine access, to MAGA gutting support for our nation’s top scientific research institutions. Public health? Who needs it! Join us as we ask: Is this just cruelty as policy, or is there an actual plan? Either way, buckle up. The nihilism is bipartisan, but the damage is disproportionately MAGA. Let’s break it all down with facts, fury, and just enough humor to survive the news cycle. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off when you enter LEMON20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Juni 202559min

Legal analyst, political commentator, and host of Make It Make Sense Daily, Monique Pressley is back with another episode of The Week With Monique! This time, we’re talking about pardons...Trump-style. Once a solemn and rare presidential power, pardons have now become a VIP perk for anyone who can offer Trump enough praise and cash. Fraud? Violence? Treason-lite? No problem, just kiss the ring and open your wallet. Monique breaks down how Trump has turned clemency into a loyalty program for the rich, the corrupt, and the sycophantic. What does this mean for justice in America? Let’s make it make sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Maj 202514min

🍋 Buckle up, Lemon Nation, it’s time for another Sour Lemon Special! 🍋 Each week, we round up the most shameless, unhinged, and flat-out dangerous antics from the people supposedly in charge, and this week’s circus does not disappoint. Elon’s doing whatever the hell that was again, RFK Jr. is putting public health in a chokehold, and Candace Owens is spreading lies like it’s a full-time job (because... it is). And that’s just the beginning. Who will walk away with the crown for Worst Human of the Week? That’s for you to decide. Don Lemon and George Hahn are bringing the facts, the snark, and absolutely no mercy. 🍋🔥 This episode is sponsored by MSI Choices. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. 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 Wild Alaskan. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Catch Don Lemon and DL Hughley at City Winery NYC Live on Monday, June 23rd at 7:30 PM! Buy tickets here: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/dl-dl-anything-goes-don-lemon-and-dl-hughley-5hj4zs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Maj 20251h 21min

Hey there, Lemon Nation! Turns out, the resistance is alive and well. Across the country, voters are showing up to Republican town halls, demanding answers and calling out the chaos of Trump’s unconstitutional agenda. From healthcare rollbacks to mass deportations to gutting social programs, folks have had enough, and they’re making noise. This morning, we’re joined by Congressman Robert Garcia, who’s been making waves in D.C. as one of the boldest voices pushing back against the MAGA machine. What’s working? What’s next? And how can we all keep the pressure on? Let’s break it down. This episode is sponsored by MSI Choices. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. 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 Wild Alaskan. Go to https://wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY. COM/lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Maj 20251h 11min

Don sat down with the Jolly Good Ginger to dive into the MAGA chaos facing the country. And they have a message for white people... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Maj 202541min