HOT TOPICS | Don't Tread On Me...Where Are You Now?! - October 22nd, 2025

Don is joined by author and political commentator Coleman Hughes, whose works center around the complexity of race relations in America. Coleman and Don discuss race relations, the concept of "colorblindness", the Republican Party, the upcoming election, and Candace Owens. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Maj 20241h 2min

Don sits down with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to discuss her recent feud with Marjorie Taylor Green that has taken over the internet. Don and Rep. Crockett also discuss Biden’s struggle to appeal to Black voters, Israel and Gaza, and P-Diddy’s domestic violence video. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio!  0:40 - Intro 0:41 - The House Floor Incident 6:01 - Raising Money from the Scuffle & MTG Response 9:28 - Was MTG’s Attack Racist? 13:00 - The Threats from the MAGA-Right 18:57 - Black Support for the Right 22:50 - Being a “Black Surrogate” 27:48 - Trump’s Manhattan Trial 28:32 - Continued Support of Israel 31:30 - Diddy & Domestic Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Maj 202437min

Don Lemon sits down with Author and Former FBI Director James Comey to dive into all the latest news surrounding Trump’s trial. They discuss the 2016 election, the current political landscape, and Comey’s new book, “Westport.” Purchase Comey’s latest book, “Westport,” here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/westport... Learn more about James Comey and his books at www.jamescomeybooks.com WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Maj 202435min

On today's episode, Don is joined by former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss American involvement in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the looming threat of a second Donald Trump presidential term. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Biden’s Administration “Objectively Pro-Hamas” 05:30 - Israel Begins Infiltration of Gaza 09:10 - Gaza being a “High rise refugee camp” 14:03 - The Necessity of Eliminating Hamas 15:57 - Aid to Ukraine & Continuing Conflict 20:24 - France Considering Sending Troops 24:16 - Bolton on a Second Trump Term 27:34 - Trump & Biden Being Unfit for Presidency 29:40 - Project 2025 32:17 - Trump’s Immunity Claims 35:28 - Fulton County Case 37:09 - Trial Delays and Politicization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Maj 202440min

Don Lemon is joined by The View co-host Sunny Hostin for an in depth look at the latest developments in Trump's criminal trial and the recently announced presidential debate. They discuss the college protests, weight loss, and Sunny's new book, "Summer on Highland Beach: A Novel." WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maj 202446min

Don Lemon is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a personal look at the actor's life after leaving The Daily Show. They discuss the current state of news and comedy's growing role in politics. Don confronts Roy about his performance at the White House Correspondents dinner, and in turn receives a heartfelt apology.  WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Post Daily Show Life/Consuming Media 08:30 - Being Associated with The Daily Show 09:09 - Leaving The Daily Show 19:20 - The Media Landscape/Political Satire 25:00 - Joking About Donald Trump and Politicians 31:56 - Should comedians be held responsible? 34:38 - White House Correspondents Dinner 38:02 - Crossing the Line in Comedy 44:30 - Racism in Comedy 48:07 - Roy Wood Jr.’s favorite comedians 50:05 - Kendrick /Drake Beef 54:27 - Black Men Supporting Trump 56:00 - Coming up for Roy Wood Jr. 56:30 - Roy’s Apology to Don Lemon’s mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Maj 202458min

Don Lemon sits down with Comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef for a HEATED discussion about Israel and the situation in Gaza. They dive into the presidential election, Biden's support for Israel, & the responsibility of the American media. What should Biden do? Is American perception of the conflict shifting? Tune in to find out! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Situation in Rafah 02:43 - Is Israel being held to account? 04:27 - What about October 7th? 06:50 - Biden's Support for Israel 10:25 - Is Israel an "apartheid" regime? 13:45 - What should Biden and U.S. politicians do? 18:26 - Can the aid be used by Hamas? 19:08 - Origins of Hamas 22:15 - Peace Deal 23:43 - U.S. / Israel Relationship 27:05 - Presidential Candidates Supporting Israel 29:05 - Trump on Biden's Israel Policies 31:28 - Generational Gap on Gaza and Israel 32:50 - Hillary Clinton's Statements 35:10 - College Protests 36:50 - Bassem's Family 38:05 - Why does Bassem Youssef resonate with so many? 41:25 - Polling and Voting 43:05 - Zionism 45:30 - How has this affected Bassem's career? 46:40 - The future of the media 47:15 - Media Coverage of College Protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maj 202457min

Don Lemon is joined by Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Brian Stelter and @MeidasTouch Legal Analyst Dina Doll to discuss the latest news around Trump's criminal trial. Will any of this impact the election? What can we expect with the next witness? Tune in to find out! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maj 202432min