LEMON DROP | Who are the Cruel Kids?

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are hitting Americans where it hurts: their wallets. From groceries to electronics, prices are climbing, and are expected to rise further. But wait, there's more. The administration claims these tariffs will boost domestic manufacturing, yet building factories isn't an overnight endeavor. Adding insult to injury, there's growing concern over potential corruption. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to dig into the case and break down the facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 202512min

According to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, President Trump's approval rating has dipped to 42%, the lowest since his return to office . Americans are expressing growing concern over his expansive use of executive power, including efforts to control universities and cultural institutions. Meanwhile, the economy isn't offering any solace. With aggressive tariffs and erratic economic policies, public confidence is waning, with many viewing his economic strategies as too unpredictable . Join Don as he breaks down the numbers, the narratives, and what this could mean for the 2026 midterm elections. Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for Trump's political stronghold? Let's discuss. This episode is sponsored 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

23 Apr 20251h 14min

The Pete Hegseth Signal scandal is still spiraling—and the question remains: will he ever face consequences? Leaking military plans in a family group chat isn’t just reckless, it’s a national security nightmare. So why is he still calling the shots? Meanwhile, chaos continues as Tim Pool—yes, the beanie’d YouTuber with alleged ties to Russia—somehow landed a seat at a White House press briefing. How did that happen? And what does it say about the administration’s media strategy... or lack thereof? Don is joined by journalist, author, and radio host Clay Cane to break down the dysfunction, the double standards, and the daily disaster that passes for governance in 2025. It’s gonna be a wild one. This episode is sponsored 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

23 Apr 20251h 16min

Don sits down with journalist Ryan Lizza to dive into the current media landscape. How are media corporations responding to MAGA? Why are we still engaging in both sidesism? Join Don and Ryan to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 202544min

Good morning, Lemon Nation! Just when you thought Signal-gate couldn’t get any dumber—Pete Hegseth outdoes himself by sending actual military attack plans in a Signal group chat with his family. Yes, his family. Will he take responsibility? Of course not. He went straight to Fox & Friends to blame... everyone else. We’re breaking down the national security disaster that somehow still has a corner office at the Pentagon, plus the latest grim economic outlook as Trump’s trade war continues to rattle markets and tank global confidence. Chaos, deflection, and denial—it’s just another day in 2025. Let’s get into it. This episode is sponsored 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

22 Apr 20251h 17min

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is making quite a splash in the Democratic Party. After his recent trip to El Salvador, where he fought tooth and nail to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, dems are wondering if this is the right fight to take on. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Apr 202510min

Another Signal Scandal: Pete Hegseth Sends Attack Plans… to His Family? Yes, you read that right. Pete Hegseth is at it again—this time sharing sensitive military attack plans in a Signal chat with his own family members. What is happening at the Pentagon? Is this gross incompetence, reckless arrogance, or both? And the real question: how is this man still in charge? Tonight, Don dives into the chaos with our Tier 3 members—the Lemon Legends—to unpack what this means for national security, chain of command, and whether Hegseth might finally be on his way out. This one’s messy. Don’t miss it. 🍋 This episode is sponsored 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

21 Apr 20251h 21min

This morning, the Vatican confirmed the death of Pope Francis—just one day after a high-profile visit from Vice President J.D. Vance. The Pope has been fairly critical of the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, poverty, and human rights. Meanwhile, back home, things aren’t exactly calm: Pete Hegseth is under fire again for sharing sensitive military info in yet another unsecured Signal chat—this time with his family. The Pentagon is reportedly in chaos, morale is tanking, and Hegseth’s leadership is being called everything but competent. Don breaks down the optics, the fallout, and the increasingly dystopian state of governance. Tune in, Lemon Nation—because even satire couldn’t write this mess. This episode is sponsored 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

21 Apr 20251h 14min