HOT TOPICS | Trump & MAGA Are Melting Down! - August 20th, 2025

Almost 30 years after the trial of the century that divided America. OJ Simpson has passed away from cancer. Don talks with legal analyst and author Jeffrey Toobin about OJ’s Legacy and his landmark trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Apr 202410min

Don Lemon sits down with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger for a scathing look at the current state of the Republican party. They dive into the upcoming election, misconceptions around the economy, and Trump's latest fundraising attempts to combat his legal woes.  Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Apr 202447min

Donald Trump is claiming a fundraising victory after Saturday’s Palm Beach event. But where is this money coming from? Trump’s billionaire buddies may still be willing to back the former president, but middle and lower income Americans are less convinced. Don Lemon is joined by Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger to discuss. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Apr 202410min

Don Lemon is joined by Texas State Representative James Talarico and Former GOP Oversight Committee Spokesperson Kurt Bardella for a no holds barred discussion on Trump and the current state of the Republican Party. They take a look at Biden's achievements and give an inside look at the role of christianity in the world of MAGA. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Trump Selling Bibles/Support from the Christian Community 08:14 - Joe Biden's Faith/Support for Transgender Awareness 11:53 - Trump & "Project 2025" 14:56 - Trump using the "Insurrection Act of 1807" 18:27 - What Are Democrats Doing? 19:18 - Trump/Biden Debate 20:48 - Biden's Accomplishments 25:10 - Can Biden Win the Election? 28:10 - Future of Abortion Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 202432min

Once again, a third party candidate is set to play spoiler for a presidential election, this time it's RFK Jr.  But which candidate is he screwing over? Biden or Trump? You be the judge.  Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 20249min

Trump's aides have finally kicked off a formal VP vetting process. But who is he going to pick? Don's take may surprise you.  Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Apr 20246min

BREAKING NEWS -- NY Attorney General Letitia James is demanding Trump's bail bond provider Don Hankey submit proof his company is good for Trumps $175 million dollar bond. Is the former President in PERIL? Don discusses with Ben Meiselas of @MeidasTouch. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Apr 202412min

Don Lemon sits down with actor, comedian, and author, D.L. Hughley for a raw and unfiltered look into his life and career. They discuss D.L.’s new projects, the war in Gaza, Donald Trump, and D.L.’s ongoing conflict with Mo’Nique. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 03:22 - Conflict with Mo'Nique 08:15 - Having Daughters 11:26 - Being Outspoken About Politics 13:18 - Joe Biden and the Turmoil in Gaza 21:42 - Support for Biden/Issues with Trump 22:55 - DJ Khaled and Gaza 25:09 - Support for Trump in the Black Community 31:12 - Running for Office 33:33 - D.L.'s Personal Life and Childhood 37:27 - Having Doubts 39:07 - Talking Things Out in America 43:23 - What's Next for D.L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Apr 202448min