WILL BLACK WOMEN SAVE DEMOCRACY?! - August 28th, 2024

It's a rough week for Donald Trump, and it’s only getting rougher. First, he learns he can’t run for a third term (something about it being unconstitutional...who knew?). Then, his so-called “peace deal” is looking anything but peaceful, with strikes continuing overnight. Add in lawmakers and judges pushing back on his tariffs and indictments, and, well… it looks like the “winning” days might be behind him. This morning, Don breaks down the avalanche of bad news hitting Trump from every angle. Because karma, it seems, reads the Constitution. This episode is sponsored 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 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 MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Okt 1h 1min

Don sits down with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former attorney and fixer, for a brutally honest conversation about the state of the nation and the man still trying to run it. Things are looking bleak, and together they unpack Trump’s growing mental decline, his nonstop stream of lies and delusions, and what it all means for America’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 32min

First up, Don is joined by The Atlantic’s Judge J. Michael Luttig to break down just how real the threat of Trump attempting a third term actually is and how he’s been not-so-quietly trying to amass the powers of a king. Because when has he ever cared about the Constitution? Then, Don dives into the right’s latest descent into extremism: Tucker Carlson’s sit-down with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, a man whose views are proudly racist, misogynistic, homophobic, antisemitic, and Islamophobic. Apparently, for MAGA, nothing is off-limits anymore. It’s dark, it’s dangerous, and Don’s here to call it exactly what it is. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 1h 13min

There’s chaos at I.C.E., and honestly, who’s surprised? Turns out, the agency can’t keep up with Trump’s completely unhinged demand to deport 3,000 people a day. Not without shredding due process, harassing American citizens, and targeting hardworking immigrants along the way. And now it’s being reported that some ICE recruits with criminal records and failed background checks have made it into training sessions. Standards? Apparently optional. Don breaks down the dysfunction, the hypocrisy, and the dangerous reality of what happens when cruelty becomes policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 15min

Donald Trump seems to be crashing out, and fast. After a string of unhinged remarks during a speech to the troops and a bizarre moment where he bragged (again) about passing a dementia test, the question practically asks itself: is Donald Trump okay? What’s definitely not okay is the economy. SNAP benefits are set to expire this week, Americans are struggling to afford groceries, healthcare, and basic necessities, and somehow, Trump’s still talking about himself and his absurdly unnecessary ballroom. This morning, Don is joined by friend of the show Reecie Colbert to break down Trump’s decline, his delusions, and the very real pain everyday Americans are feeling while he plays emperor. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit https://RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, “PODCAST” to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that “SOUND” better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 1h 4min

Something strange is happening in the media, and it’s not subtle. From silencing progressive voices to hiring outspoken MAGA cheerleaders, the mainstream press seems to be slowly bending the knee to Trump. Networks are playing it safe, executives are terrified of backlash, and reporters are being told what not to say. The result? A media landscape that looks a lot more like a MAGA echo chamber than a free press. Tonight, Don is joined by media reporter Max Tani and journalist LZ Granderson to break down how we got here, who’s responsible, and what it means when journalism starts taking marching orders from the man who once called it “the enemy of the people.” This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored 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 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. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 1h 24min

Don sits down with Dr. Frita, a triple board-certified physician specializing in nephrology, hypertension, and diabetes, to talk about the growing questions surrounding Donald Trump’s health. After reports surfaced that Trump recently underwent an MRI, the White House insists it was “routine.” But Dr. Frita isn’t so sure, and she breaks down what that really means, what doctors look for in an MRI like this, and what the signs might tell us. It sounds like the former president might not be as healthy as he wants everyone to believe, and we’re here to separate medical facts from political spin. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 21min

Across the country, ICE detentions are growing more horrific and inhumane by the day. Families are being torn apart, people are disappearing into detention centers, and the silence from those in power is deafening. This morning, Don asks the hard questions: How far will this go, and what can we do about it? He’s joined by Rick Wilson, political consultant and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and Katie Phang, lawyer, commentator, and former MSNBC host. Together, they break down the politics, the legality, and the moral crisis unfolding in real time. This episode is sponsored by Henson Shaving. Go to https://hensonshaving.com/LEMON and enter LEMON at checkout to get a free pack of 100 blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the blades and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Go to https://msiunitedstates.org or text “lemon” to five eleven five eleven. Text “lemon” to 511511 and see all the Wonderful services they provide. Text Fees May Apply. This episode is sponsored 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 1h 1min