Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA Destroys Obamacare: No Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies! - December 16th, 2025

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🗓️ 16 December 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Tonight, we’re breaking down an issue that will impact the health of millions of Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson has made it clear he will not bring a vote to extend the enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, all but guaranteeing they expire at the end of this month. The result? Higher insurance premiums for millions of people who rely on Obamacare for coverage, starting next year. At a time when families are already stretched thin by rising costs, MAGA Republicans are choosing to let affordable health care slip away with no replacement, no relief, and no plan. We’ll explain what’s expiring, who will be affected, how much costs could rise, and why this decision matters so much right now. And we’ll ask the bigger question: if this is what they’re willing to take away, what comes next? This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam’s Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by MSI. 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 Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the program, everyone.
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1:07.4	get started. Hello, Lemonheads. Welcome to the program. Thank you for joining us at Lemon Live at 5. We are indeed flattered and excited that you are here. I got my new hat in. Do you guys love? You get close to it. Lemon Live, and then it has the Don Lemon Show with Don Lemon.
1:28.3	It says Lemon Live with Don Lemon.
1:29.4	It's very subtle.
1:30.0	I love it.
1:30.9	I think this is my favorite of all the hats.
1:32.7	I like the black and white one, but this one is really cool.
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1:39.5	Yeah.
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1:43.7	You can do that. Listen, we have a lot to talk about today. I would really appreciate it. I've got a new chair, by the way. I'm trying to get used to it. I'd really appreciate it if you hit the like and the thumbs up because it does affect the algorithm and people become aware of our channel. And we do have a lot to discuss today. So look, it's been a really bad week.
2:01.9	And this, what is it, Tuesday for this administration?
2:06.3	Is it Tuesday?
2:07.5	I don't even know.
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