LEMON DROP | Reflecting on Juneteenth & the Growing MAGA Rift

The Don Lemon Show

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Society & Culture, News

3.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Don Lemon sits down with political commentator and writer Ahmed Baba for a timely and wide-ranging conversation. Coming off the heels of Juneteenth, they reflect on what the holiday truly represents in today’s political climate and how freedom, equality, and justice are still up for debate in many corners of the country. Then, they turn to the growing rift inside the MAGA movement. As Trump’s policies become more extreme, some of his loudest defenders—Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and others—are suddenly backing away. Is this the beginning of a MAGA unraveling, or just more strategic rebranding? Don and Ahmed break it all down. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	On June 25th, Ironheart arrives on Disney Plus.
0:02.9	What is going on with you?
0:04.8	From Marvel Television, an executive producer, Ryan Coogler.
0:07.8	I wanted to build something undeniable, but now I'm in trouble.
0:10.7	Don't miss the sixth episode of Vand.
0:12.7	I joined a crew of criminals, and now I'm about to get killed by a drenched man in a cake.
0:17.4	Be the first to experience the all-new series.
0:20.5	You've bitten off a hell of a lot more than you can chew.
0:22.7	Brinkle chill a lot.
0:23.5	Marvel Television's Ironhard.
0:25.4	Streaming June 25th, only on Disney Plus.
0:27.7	18 plus subscription required.
0:29.1	Deasance and Cs apply.
0:30.1	Today, I am marking this day by doing the third in our pod series, two brothers talking.
0:35.8	You know, I'm talking to a black journalist for Juneteeth here.
0:39.0	I'm chilling.
0:39.9	I'm doing some work.
0:41.2	You know how it is.
0:42.0	What about you?
0:43.1	Oh, you know what?
0:43.9	I need to edit it because I just said, the talk.
0:46.2	I forgot his two brothers talking.
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