Best Don T Give Up Podcasts (2025)

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LEMON DROP | Dear White People... 39:37

6h ago39:37

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Don sat down with the Jolly Good Ginger to dive into the MAGA chaos facing the country. And they have a message for white people... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lemon Media Network

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Are We In For Another Pandemic?! - May 29th, 2025 50:07

7h ago50:07

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Just what we needed...more chaos. Tonight on Lemon Live at 5, Don is back with the Lemon Legends to break down the latest headlines. First up: Are we staring down another pandemic? The Department of Health and Human Services just pulled funding for the bird flu vaccine… because why not gamble with public health?Then, in a legal whiplash moment, an …

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Jacob Ward's Warning | The History of Trump's Crypto Grift 15:55

9h ago15:55

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Donald Trump is all in on crypto — but where did this obsession come from? And what does it say about the state of politics, power, and profit?Following his high-profile crypto summit, journalist Jacob Ward joins us to unpack Trump’s evolving relationship with cryptocurrency. From past skepticism to present-day grift, we dig into how this pivot hap…

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118. Choose Love Over Fear 11:52

13h ago11:52

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In this episode, we explore what it means to shift your focus away from fear and toward love, hope, grace, and forgiveness. It’s easy to spiral into worst-case scenarios—but what if we chose to look for something different? You’ll hear thoughts on: Letting go of fear-based thinking Why what you focus on is what you find The power of choosing love a…

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HOT TOPICS | Trump & Elon's Big Beautiful BREAKUP! - May 29th, 2025 1:02:50

14h ago1:02:50

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Well, the bromance is officially on the rocks. After weeks of whisperings and awkward side-eyes, Elon Musk is reportedly distancing himself from the Trump administration, right after criticizing Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” (You know, the one that slashes Medicaid and hands tax breaks to billionaires like… Elon.)Was this doomed from the …

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Another Day, Another Trump Tantrum - May 28th, 2025 1:02:53

1d ago1:02:53

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Tonight we’re diving into the latest MAGA mess, starting with Trump’s full-on meltdown after a reporter brought up the term “TACO Trade”...short for Trump Always Chickens Out, in reference to his habit of slapping on tariffs, only to immediately yank them back. In case you were wondering, he did not take it well.Meanwhile, Elon Musk is breaking ran…

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LEMON DROP | The Democratic Party's Dude Problem 16:29

1d ago16:29

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My friends, the Democrats have a dude problem. Specifically, they have a straight dude problem. Democrats are hemorrhaging heterosexual men left and right and they have no idea how to stop the bleeding. Why are so many men leaving the party? And how can dems bring them back?This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROP…

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LEMON DROP | The American Prison System is Modern Slavery with Fox & Rob Richardson 29:02

1d ago29:02

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Don Lemon sits down with Fox and Rob Richardson for a powerful conversation about love, resilience, and the urgent need for prison reform. The couple, married for 38 years, endured 21 of those years as an incarcerated family after Rob, a first-time offender, was sentenced to an outrageous 61 years in prison by the Louisiana justice system. Fox laun…

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HOT TOPICS | MAGA's Suckers & Losers! - May 28th , 2025 1:01:14

1d ago1:01:14

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The Trump administration is flailing, and the receipts are stacking up. Today, we’re unpacking all the ways this government is face-planting in real time: courts are swatting down their unconstitutional moves, Harvard isn’t buying the unconstitutional nonsense, and Trump keeps slapping on tariffs only to yank them right back like a kid who touched …

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LEMON DROP | This is the Most Corrupt Presidency Ever!! 40:33

1d ago40:33

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Watch the latest episode of the Lemon Cohen Report! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lemon Media Network

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | The French Shove Heard ’Round the World? - May 27th, 2025 54:11

2d ago54:11

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A viral video showing French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte aboard a plane has set social media ablaze. The clip appears to show Brigitte shoving Macron in the face. Some are calling it a moment of domestic violence, while the President insists it was all just playful banter. So, what really happened? Is this being blown out of pro…

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Is Profiting Off the Presidency - May 27th , 2025 1:00:44

3d ago1:00:44

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While everyday Americans are feeling the squeeze, Trump and his family are raking it in...again.From crypto cash grabs to overseas real estate deals, multiple reports now confirm what we already suspected: Donald Trump has been using the presidency as his personal ATM, and the whole family’s cashing checks.Meanwhile, he's slashing programs that act…

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The Friendly Fire Pod 🔥 with Don Lemon & Michael Fanone 46:52

3d ago46:52

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🔥 Introducing The Friendly Fire Pod 🔥 With Don Lemon & Michael FanoneUnfiltered. Uncensored. Unapologetically real.In this brand-new podcast from The Don Lemon Show channel, Don Lemon and former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone team up for raw, honest conversations about power, identity, and what it means to challenge the systems they once truste…

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LEMON DROP | Trump's Big BULLS#!T Bill! 13:12

3d ago13:12

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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is here, and it’s big, but it’s anything but beautiful.Let's break down the 1,116-page monstrosity House Republicans are proudly parading as a legislative win. With a jaw-dropping $5 trillion price tag, this bill is less about helping Americans and more about widening the wealth gap, delivering the largest upward transf…

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HOT TOPICS | The Cohen Lemon Report: Trump is NO Patriot! - May 26th, 2025 38:21

4d ago38:21

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Welcome to The Cohen Lemon Report, where the spin stops and the truth gets loud. Don sits down with Michael Cohen to unpack the latest mess from the Trump administration, including those economy-wrecking tariffs (yes, they’re still happening), and the blatant abuse of the justice system to punish critics and protect cronies. They break down how thi…

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LEMON DROP | Diddy Trial EXCLUSIVE with Extra's Mona Kosar 26:53

6d ago26:53

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Don sits down with Extra’s Senior Correspondent, Mona Kosar, for an inside look at the explosive Diddy trial. Mona breaks down the chaos, the courtroom drama, and the disturbing details making headlines, and gives us a preview of what’s likely to come next. From the shocking to the downright surreal, this case is one for the books. Buckle up, Lemon…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Who Is This Week's SOUR LEMON?! - May 23rd, 2025 1:20:57

6d ago1:20:57

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🍋 Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! 🍋 Every week, we spotlight the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright ridiculous behavior from the people in power, and this week’s lineup is a full-blown disaster buffet. We’ve got Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (translation: brutal cuts to social programs), a new book fueling Biden health speculation, and the a…

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The Week With Monique | Courts Fight Back Against Trump Policies! 13:33

7d ago13:33

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Legal analyst, political commentator, and host of Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley is back with a brand-new episode of The Week With Monique—and let’s just say, it’s been another ride on the MAGA rollercoaster. This week, Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (a blueprint to slash Medicaid and gut social services) passed in …

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HOT TOPICS | Trump Is Dining with Billionaires While Cutting Medicare - May 23rd, 2025 1:07:22

7d ago1:07:22

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Good morning Lemon Nation! Today, we’re following the money...because Trump is making a fortune while torching the programs everyday Americans rely on. He’s hosting high-end crypto dinners (because nothing says “stable economy” like blockchain bros and foie gras) while pushing a bill that would gut Medicare and slash support for the most vulnerable…

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Jacob Ward's Warning | Trump and Bolsonaro: Same Crimes, Different Outcome 12:27

7d ago12:27

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Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro: Same crimes, wildly different outcomes. Both tried to overturn democratic elections. One is facing prison. The other is back in the White House. Journalist Jacob Ward breaks down the striking parallels between Trump and Bolsonaro—and asks why Brazil held the line on democracy, while the U.S. handed the keys back to …

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Harvard Students Banned, The View Gagged - May 22nd, 2025 1:26:48

7d ago1:26:48

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We’re kicking off tonight’s livestream with some jaw-dropping news: the Trump administration has just barred Harvard from enrolling international students. Because nothing says “global leadership” like petty authoritarian revenge against higher education. We’ll break it all down with SiriusXM Host Reecie Colbert. Then we’re heading to the world of …

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LEMON DROP | Scott Galloway UNFILTERED 52:44

7d ago52:44

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In this wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation, Don sits down with Scott Galloway—Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and host of The Prof G Show, Raging Moderates, and Pivot Podcasts.From the state of the Democratic Party to the fractured future of media, and the chaotic news cycle we’re all trying to survive, Don and Scott …

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HOT TOPICS | MAGA's Fascist Fail With NJ Mayor Ras Baraka - May 22nd, 2025 59:41

8d ago59:41

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Today, we’re unpacking the latest madness out of D.C. starting with Trump’s controversial bill squeaking through the House. It's packed with cuts, cruelty, and chaos (so, business as usual). We’re joined by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was recently arrested outside an ICE facility while standing up for immigrant rights. What happened next? Let’s ju…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Meets Ramaphosa…And Humiliates Us All (Again) - May 21st, 2025 1:11:18

8d ago1:11:18

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Today in the Oval Office, Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. And, in true Trump fashion, turned it into an international embarrassment. Ignoring reality (as usual), Trump repeated debunked lies about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, a conspiracy theory with zero basis in fact. President Ramaphosa pushed back firmly, but the da…

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LEMON DROP | MAGA Chaos & What To Do About It 35:33

8d ago35:33

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Don sits down with former Representatives Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman to break down the absolute MAGA-fueled chaos consuming D.C. right now. From power grabs to performative outrage, it's clear the clown car has fully parked on Capitol Hill.So… what now? What should Democrats be doing in the face of all this dysfunction? And is there still room for…

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LEMON DROP | Stock Market Crafter and CRASHERS 39:27

8d ago39:27

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Hey there Lemon Nation! Don sat down with Chris Hughes, author of "Marketcrafters," to break down the state of the economy and how we got here. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! This episode is sponsored by Zbiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics p…

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HOT TOPICS | Everything Trump Touches Dies - May 21st, 2025 1:16:45

9d ago1:16:45

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Today on Hot Topics, we’re diving into the latest meltdown inside the MAGA circus tent, and it’s getting harder to tell if this is a government or a group chat gone wrong. Elon Musk is stepping back (sort of), Kristi Noem just admitted she doesn’t know what habeas corpus is (yes, really), and Marco Rubio had a full-blown tantrum during a hearing wi…

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LEMON DROP | White Dudes Give Advice to Democrats 39:13

9d ago39:13

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Don sat down with Tim Fullerton and Zak Kimball of The White Dudes for Kamala to break down the current state of the Democratic Party. How can dems win over more voters? What should they do next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lemon Media Network

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump & MAGA's FEMA F Up! - May 20th, 2025 1:16:00

9d ago1:16:00

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Deadly tornadoes just tore through Kentucky and Missouri, leaving devastation in their path and thousands still waiting on FEMA aid that hasn’t shown up. Not exactly shocking, considering Trump and the MAGA crew gutted the agency, slashing resources and stacking it with loyalists instead of experts. So now, with more severe storms on the way, commu…

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HOT TOPICS | DOJ Using False Claims Act to Attack Diversity - May 20th, 2025 1:09:53

10d ago1:09:53

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In a move that feels ripped from a dystopian satire, the Justice Department is now using the False Claims Act (yes, the one meant to catch fraud) to go after universities and institutions with diversity programs. Because under the Trump administration, fighting racism is now considered racist, and DEI efforts are somehow the real threat to America.…

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LEMON DROP | MAGA's Disgusting Attacks on Joe Biden 14:15

10d ago14:15

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Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis has sparked concern across the country, and predictably, it’s also unleashed some of the worst takes imaginable from MAGA world.Leading the charge? Vice President J.D. Vance, who wasted no time turning a serious health issue into a political cheap shot. Because empathy, apparently, isn't part of the America First…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is Ugly on the Inside - May 19th, 2025 53:42

10d ago53:42

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Trump is proudly promoting his latest masterpiece: the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But like most things in MAGA-world, the branding is shinier than the substance. This bill is packed with cuts to Medicaid, funding for mass deportations, and a slew of policies that read less like legislation and more like a wishlist from a dystopian fever dream. Unsurpris…

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HOT TOPICS | Biden, Cancer, & the Questions No One’s Answering - May 19th, 2025 1:05:54

11d ago1:05:54

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President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer, and while those close to him are keeping the messaging measured, the questions are piling up. Did he know earlier? What did this mean for his ability to serve? And how does this revelation fit with the recent wave of reporters and former allies openly questioning his mental fitness while in office…

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LEMON DROP | Another Dem CIVIL WAR! 9:58

12d ago9:58

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The Democratic Party is once again setting itself on fire...this time over David Hogg, the 25-year-old DNC vice chair who's daring to suggest that maybe, just maybe, some underperforming lawmakers should face a primary. Now party leadership is scrambling to push him out instead of, you know, listening to him. Why are they doing this? And why is bol…

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The Week With Monique | RICH WHITES ONLY! 19:35

13d ago19:35

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Hey there Lemon Nation! Today, Legal analyst, political commentator and Host of the Make It Make Sense Daily Digital Show, Monique Pressley brings us a new episode of The Week With Monique! This past week, we saw a lot of MAGA policies that were obviously driven by racism...and even more that will disproportionately hurt marginalized communities. B…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Who Is This Week's SOUR LEMON?! - May 16th, 2025 57:16

13d ago57:16

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Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we’ve got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week’s Sour Lemon? You decide! Join Don and comedian Akilah Hughes to break it all down! This episode is broug…

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HOT TOPICS | DHS Considers Citizenship Reality Show! - May 16th, 2025 1:06:27

14d ago1:06:27

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Just when you thought we’d hit peak dystopia, DHS and “ICE Barbie” Kristi Noem are reportedly considering a new reality show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. Yes, seriously. The working title? “The American.” Because apparently, we’re now turning human rights into primetime entertainment. How would it work? Who decides who’s “American…

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LEMON DROP | Breaking the System: Policing in America 37:29

14d ago37:29

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Don sits down with the authors of Cop Cop: Breaking the Fixed System of American Policing for a powerful conversation about what's really broken in U.S. law enforcement and how we start to fix it. From entrenched culture to lack of accountability, they unpack how the system too often protects itself instead of the people it serves...and how margina…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Elon's A.I. Rejects Racism! - May 15th, 2025 1:02:33

14d ago1:02:33

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Grok AI is out here serving up white genocide conspiracy theories....unprompted. And when asked why, it casually admitted it had been instructed to do so. So... who gave those instructions? (Cough cough Elon, anyone?) Tonight, Don is joined by tech journalist Taylor Lorenz to break down what’s really going on with Grok, why it’s pushing dangerous f…

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The Setmayer Sound Off | When Corruption Stops Hiding! 16:45

14d ago16:45

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Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the corruption surrounding Trump and his MAGA cabinet...corruption that seems to be out in the open. Join Tara to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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317. ONE LAST TIME FOR ORTON & CENA/ HIS NAME IS SHELTON BENJAMIN A**HOLE 1:46:13

15d ago1:46:13

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Backlash was in the hometown of Randy Orton and he and Cena went out and had a good main event but is it really the last time they will do it? We give out Backlash review and what we think is coming later. We didn't get to talk about it last week but WWE made it's "annual" after WrestleMania cuts and we lost some big names and some we knew was comi…

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HOT TOPICS | Testimony, Tantrums, and Total Nonsense: Just Another Day in Congress - May 15th, 2025 1:05:37

15d ago1:05:37

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Kristi Noem faced real pushback from Democrats (finally), as lawmakers grilled her over her growing resume of poor decisions. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. tried to hold court at his own hearing only to be disrupted by protesters and pressed by lawmakers who actually still believe in facts. Imagine that. And of course, Marjorie Taylor Greene is back at it. Th…

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LEMON DROP | An American Apartheid?! 33:14

15d ago33:14

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Donald Trump is on a deportation spree, shipping out refugees from across the globe, often without due process. But somehow, white South African farmers are being welcomed with open arms. Wonder why? (Spoiler: it’s racism.) To break down what’s really happening in South Africa and where this “white genocide” myth came from, Don sits down with Simon…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Diddy, the Menendez Brothers, & Grok Misinformation - May 14th, 2025 1:18:37

15d ago1:18:37

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Buckle up, Lemon Nation, today’s news cycle is doing the most. First up, the Diddy trial continues, with Cassie Ventura testifying for a second day. The details? Let’s just say they’re deeply disturbing and very, very salacious. We’ll break down the latest from inside the courtroom and what it could mean going forward. Then, Grok AI (yes, Musk’s pe…

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Jacob Ward's Warning | Is A.I. Stealing Art?! 14:07

15d ago14:07

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AI is worming its way into every corner of our lives, and now Google and OpenAI are knocking on the White House’s door, asking for permission to train their models on copyrighted material. Yep, they want to feed the machines your favorite books, songs, and scripts...all without paying the people who made them. So what does that mean for artists, wr…

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HOT TOPICS | DIDDY TRIAL DAY 3: With TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere - May 14th, 2025 1:22:24

16d ago1:22:24

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The Diddy trial continues to grip the nation. After Cassie Ventura’s emotional testimony, all eyes are on what’s next. This morning, TMZ’s Charles Latibeaudiere joins Don to break down the latest developments, the legal implications, and where this high-profile case may be headed. Then we pivot to the ongoing political chaos, because what else woul…

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LEMON DROP | The Don Lemon & Michael Cohen Report 36:13

16d ago36:13

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Don is back! It’s been a rough few weeks. Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break it all down.WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/joinFollow Don on Substack at donlemon.com!Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad ch…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Diddy Trial: Day 2 - May 13th, 2025 1:07:56

16d ago1:07:56

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It’s Day 2 of the Diddy trial, and things are heating up. Cassie has taken the stand. What did she say, and how might her testimony reshape the case? Don breaks it all down. But that’s not the only chaos we’re tracking. Over in the Trump administration, ethics are once again being treated like a suggestion. Qatar is reportedly gifting a $400 millio…

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HOT TOPICS | Trump's Tariff Loss & Racist Refugee Policies - May 13th, 2025 1:38:18

17d ago1:38:18

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Don is back! And so is the news circus we call America. First up, Trump’s tariff “win” with China, which is actually a massive walk-back after the economy started gasping for air. He created the crisis, hit pause, and now wants a trophy for it. Spoiler: we’re not buying it. Then there’s the refugee situation. White South African farmers are being w…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Tariffs, Racist Refugee Policies, & the Diddy Trial - May 12th, 2025 1:15:37

17d ago1:15:37

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Tonight, we’re diving into the chaos of the day...because there’s a lot. First up: Trump’s tariff “win” that’s actually a loss. He blinked, paused the China tariffs, and now he’s trying to spin it like a masterstroke. Don’t fall for it. When the markets tank and you retreat, that’s called backing down, not “playing 4D chess.” Then we get into the d…

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