Lemon LIVE at 5 | Election Watch 2025: SH*T JUST GOT REAL! - November 4th, 2025

Tonight we’re confronting a deeply disturbing case of brutality and abuse inside ICE detention centers. We’re joined by the wife of a man currently being held in one of these facilities, who describes a pattern of abuse, medical neglect, and silence as her family desperately tries to get answers. This is not an isolated story. It raises urgent questions about oversight, accountability, and how such inhumanity is being allowed to continue under the authority of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What protections exist for people in custody? Why are families kept in the dark? And what can be done right now to stop the harm? Join us live as we listen, examine the facts, and talk about the paths forward for accountability, transparency, and action. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. 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 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. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by American Financing. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090, for details about credit costs and terms. Or AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jan 1h 15min

Don and the team break down some of the wildest, most unhinged moments from Donald Trump’s speech at the Kennedy Center, and there was no shortage of material. From bragging about taking cognitive tests, to inventing brand new ways to do math, to rambling detours that left audiences scratching their heads, the speech was a masterclass in chaos. We’ll walk through the moments that stood out, explain why they matter, and talk honestly about what this kind of performance says about where things are headed. It’s equal parts jaw-dropping, bewildering, and darkly funny, with receipts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Jan 22min

This morning we’re diving into the mainstream media meltdown, and the latest example comes from Tony Dokoupil’s revamped CBS Evening News, which had a disastrous debut marked by glitches, repetition, and on-air confusion. For a broadcast that once set the standard, it was a rough showing. But this wasn’t just a bad night, it’s part of a larger pattern. Once pillars of American journalism, legacy outlets are struggling to meet the moment as audiences lose trust and clarity gives way to chaos. CBS in particular has faced mounting criticism in recent months, especially since Bari Weiss was put in charge, with growing accusations that the network is drifting toward access journalism and acting as a mouthpiece for Trump and the MAGA movement. So what’s really happening to mainstream media? Is this about leadership, priorities, or a deeper identity crisis? And where does this leave viewers who just want reliable information? This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. 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 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. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is sponsored by American Financing. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090, for details about credit costs and terms. Or AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Jan 1h 12min

Tonight we’re diving into the chaos surrounding Donald Trump’s strike on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduroa dramatic escalation that has raised alarms at home and abroad. And looming over all of it is one unavoidable question: Is this a distraction from the Epstein files? As damaging revelations continue to surface and pressure mounts for accountability, the timing of this action has many asking whether a foreign crisis is being used to change the subject, flood the news cycle, and rally political loyalty through fear and spectacle. Joining Don tonight is James Carville, who lays out why he believes this escalation fits a familiar political playbook and why Americans should be paying close attention to what’s happening behind the headlines. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. 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 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. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Jan 1h

Don breaks down the outrageous move by Pete Hegseth to censure Mark Kelly and threaten cuts to his retirement pay, all over a video Kelly made with other lawmakers reminding members of the military that they are not required to obey unlawful orders. Let’s be clear about what’s happening here. Hegseth isn’t enforcing discipline, he’s punishing a senator for telling the military to follow the law. This is dangerous, unprecedented, and part of a broader pattern by the administration to clamp down on dissent and intimidate anyone who challenges its authority. A stark look at power, retaliation, and why protecting lawful speech matters more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jan 10min

This morning we’re diving into the appalling and rapidly escalating situation involving Venezuela and the Trump administration’s decision to detain Nicolás Maduro, a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community and raised urgent questions about what comes next. Are we on the brink of war? Is this a lawful action or a reckless provocation? And what are the consequences of making a move this explosive with little transparency and even less clarity? We’ll break down what we know so far, what the administration is saying (and not saying), and why this moment feels dangerously unstable. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain. Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEMON to start your subscription today. 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 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. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jan 56min

It’s a new year, and tonight we’re looking ahead at what’s coming next. Last year, Trump and MAGA made chaos feel like the norm, and all signs suggest they’re planning to take it to another level in 2026. So what should we actually expect? What fights are on the horizon? And how do we prepare for what’s ahead? But it’s not all doom and gloom. We’ll also talk about the good things coming our way, the moments of hope, and where there’s room for optimism as we start this new chapter. Joining Don tonight is the always-hilarious Jay Jurden, bringing sharp takes, big laughs, and some much-needed humor as we kick off the new year together. This episode is sponsored by 120Life. For a limited time, try 120Life and get 20% off. Just use the code “DON” at checkout at https://120Life.com. 120Life offers a risk-free trial with a full refund If your blood pressure doesn’t come down in 2 weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jan 1h 1min

We’re kicking off the year with a little love from our friends. 💛 In this video, we share a mashup of New Year’s wishes from some of the incredible voices who make this community so special, including Sunny Hostin, Reecie Colbert, Jay Jurden, Alec Baldwin and more. It’s a joyful, celebratory moment full of gratitude, good vibes, and appreciation for Lemon Nation. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Jan 15min