David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, & Cenk Uygur FACE OFF on Gaza, Trump, & the Election

Don is LIVE in Washington, D.C., where outrage is boiling over after eight Senate Democrats agreed to vote with Republicans to reopen the government, without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. That means premiums are going up, millions could lose their coverage, and once again, Democrats walked away with nothing to show for it. After the massive blue wave on Tuesday, many saw it as a clear mandate to stand up to Trump’s cruel policies, not to fold under pressure. So what was this all even for? Don breaks it down live from the Capitol, where Democrats are getting roasted by voters and their own base for caving when it mattered most. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Nov 48min

After a massive blue wave on Tuesday, Democrats had the wind at their backs and a clear mandate to stand up to Trump’s cruel policies. But instead? Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to reopen the government... without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. Now, premiums are set to rise, millions could lose coverage, and MAGA walks away with yet another win. For what? What was all this even for if Democrats were just going to fold without getting anything in return? Don goes off on the hypocrisy, the spinelessness, and the utter lack of fight that keeps landing this party right back where it started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Nov 12min

After a massive blue wave on Tuesday, you’d think Democrats would ride that momentum and keep fighting Trump’s cruel policies. But nope, eight Senate Democrats just voted with Republicans to reopen the government without securing a deal on healthcare subsidies. That means premiums are going up, millions could lose coverage, and MAGA gets another win, all because Democrats blinked first. Again. This morning, Don is joined by friends of the show Jolly, Michael Fanone, Reecie Colbert, and Jack Cocchiarella to break down what this means for healthcare, the midterms, and the Democratic Party’s backbone. Because after the week Democrats just had, this fold stings. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 10% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to https://cozyearth.com/DON for up to 40% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Nov 1h 22min

Don sits down with Virginia House Speaker Don Scott to break down the monumental Democratic victories in Tuesday’s election, a true blue wave that swept across the entire state. Every county shifted left, voters turned out in record numbers, and Virginia sent a clear message: the MAGA agenda is losing its grip. So what does this mean for the midterms? Can Democrats keep the momentum going, and should MAGA be worried? Speaker Scott joins Don to unpack the numbers, the strategy, and the growing movement reshaping American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Nov 11min

After Tuesday’s massive blue wave, Don sits down with journalist and political analyst Ahmed Baba to break down what it all means and what comes next. Voters across the country rejected MAGA’s cruelty and chaos, delivering big wins for Democrats and a clear message that America is ready for change. But as Don and Ahmed stress, now is not the time to get comfortable. Can Democrats keep up the momentum heading into 2026? Is this the beginning of the end for MAGA, or just another calm before the storm? Don and Ahmed unpack the results, the mood of the nation, and whether people are finally waking up to what’s really at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Nov 22min

Don sits down with Jimmy Chen, Founder and CEO of Propel, the largest SNAP benefits app in the country, reaching nearly one in four SNAP households, to discuss the devastating impact of the pause in federal SNAP funding. Jimmy breaks down how this crisis is unfolding in real time: millions of families skipping meals, food banks overwhelmed, and working parents struggling to feed their kids as Washington stalls. This isn’t just about policy, it’s about survival. Don and Jimmy dive into what’s happening, why it matters, and how we can help the people hit hardest by a system that’s failed to show up for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Nov 14min

The writing’s on the wall, MAGA is crumbling. Trump’s approval rating keeps sinking, his policies are hurting everyday Americans, and the country is finally waking up to the chaos. From inhumane ICE raids to skyrocketing prices and the looming threat of even less affordable healthcare, people have had enough. Tuesday’s elections made it clear: voters are standing up, speaking out, and rejecting MAGA’s cruelty and incompetence. Tonight, Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn to break it all down: the numbers, the message, and the movement pushing back against the madness. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEMON and using code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Nov 1h 5min

This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. In a horrifying incident caught on camera, ICE agents terrorized a family, attempting to rip a baby and mother out of a car, continuing their assault even as the father suffered a seizure in front of them. There’s no justification. No “law and order” excuse. Just brutality. Don breaks down what happened, why it matters, and asks the question we all should be asking: how far will this go? And more importantly, what can we do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Nov 16min