Hot Topics with Don Lemon | KAMALA'S MEDIA TOUR! - October 7th, 2024

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 20min

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

Under Trump’s so-called “America First” economy, grocery prices are through the roof, jobs are disappearing, and working Americans are struggling to stay afloat. The workforce is crumbling, and the few jobs that are out there often don’t pay enough to survive. So what are people supposed to do? How did we get here, and how do we fix it? This morning, Don is joined by author and 1Huddle Founder & CEO Sam Caucci to break down the truth behind Trump’s broken economy, the collapse of opportunity for working people, and the real solutions needed to rebuild. 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 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

7 Nov 1h 16min

Don sits down with journalist and author Michael Wolff to talk about his lawsuit against Melania Trump and the surprising way he’s funding it. After Melania threatened to sue Wolff over his Epstein-related reporting, the bestselling author is now hitting back, and he’s already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through crowdfunding to build his legal war chest. In this conversation, Wolff breaks down what’s behind the lawsuit, what’s really at stake, and why he believes freedom of the press is worth fighting for, even when it means taking on a Trump. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Nov 17min

Is MAGA Unraveling? The cracks are showing, and they’re getting wider. Trump’s approval rating is tanking, voters are turning on the GOP, and even some of his most loyal supporters are starting to ask the hard questions. After inhumane ICE raids, skyrocketing prices, and threats of gutting healthcare even further, it’s no wonder people are fed up. Tuesday’s elections made it crystal clear: America is rejecting MAGA’s chaos. Tonight, Don is joined by Attorney and Advocate Robert Held -  @robertheld7728 - and our very own Lemon Legends to break down the results, the reactions, and whether this is the beginning of the end for Trump’s movement or just another meltdown in progress. 🍋 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 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 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

7 Nov 1h 32min

Rumors are swirling that Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has her eyes on the White House. She insists the talk of a presidential run is just speculation, but her recent tone, public appearances, and national positioning have people asking: could we be looking at an MTG 2028 campaign in the making? Don breaks down what’s fueling the chatter, what her latest statements reveal, and whether this could mark the start of her biggest political move yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Nov 18min