HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA's Takeover Of Mainstream Media - December 9th, 2025

The Don Lemon Show

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News, Society & Culture

4.3 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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This morning we’re breaking down the growing and deeply alarming effort by MAGA forces to take control of mainstream media. From corporate shakeups to strategic acquisitions to coordinated pressure campaigns, the signs are becoming harder to ignore. They want to reshape the news in their own image and silence anything that challenges their narrative. We’ll look at how this takeover is happening, why it matters, and what it means for truth, democracy, and the future of journalism. Because this isn’t just about media politics, it’s about who gets to shape reality for millions of Americans. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can’t harm you if they can’t find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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