The Don Lemon Show

You truly can’t make this up. In the latest twist of the Trump-Epstein scandal, Trump’s Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, personally met with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. And now, because we’re apparently living in a dystopian satire, there are whispers of a possible pardon. Yes, really. Is this where we are now? Is MAGA so far gone that even cozying up to convicted traffickers is just another day in Washington DC? Tonight, we’re breaking down how we got here, what this says about the state of the Trump administration, and whether this scandal might finally push the public to say "enough." Because if this isn’t a red line… what is? This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published: 25 July 2025

What a week! This morning, we’re diving into the bombshell that blew the lid off everything: Trump is in the Epstein files. And in true Trump fashion, he’s been on a full-blown meltdown tour to distract, accusing Obama of treason, announcing cane sugar in Coca-Cola like it's a policy achievement, and trying to rename sports teams. We’ll also break down Trump’s latest feud with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, because why not spiral into economic chaos too? And Candace Owens may have finally met her match. After spreading wild lies about Brigitte Macron, she’s now facing a defamation lawsuit. Join us live for all the absurdity, the unraveling, and the receipts. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published: 25 July 2025

Don sits down with journalist and political commentator Ahmed Baba to unpack all the chaos surrounding Donald Trump and the Epstein files. As new revelations continue to surface and Trump’s attempts to distract grow more frantic, what does this mean for the public’s right to know and for the future of accountability? Don and Ahmed break it all down with insight, receipts, and zero spin. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That’s no longer speculation, it’s fact. And now, the panic is setting in. Trump is spiraling, throwing out wild distractions, and accusing everyone from Obama to Hillary to the deep state... whatever he thinks might change the subject. But is it working? Or could this finally crack the MAGA cult’s blind loyalty? Tonight, Don is joined by Rep. Eric Swalwell and political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen to break down the latest developments, the mounting pressure, and what this all means. Tune in for facts, receipts, and absolutely zero sugarcoating. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joins Don Lemon for a candid and urgent conversation about the GOP’s continued refusal to release the Epstein files, or even allow a vote. Why are Republicans so afraid of transparency? What are they hiding? Congresswoman Strickland also lays out her vision for the Democratic Party’s path forward in the face of corruption, cowardice, and political chaos. It’s a powerful discussion you won’t want to miss. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Good morning, Lemon Nation! Grab your coffee, because things are getting wild. After years of claiming he “barely knew” Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has officially been named in the Epstein files. Yup, he’s in there. And now the deflection is in full swing. First it was accusing Obama of treason (sure…), and who knows what desperate distraction he'll throw out next. Trump is spiraling, and while he tries to outrun the truth, the rest of us are left dodging the chaos. Where does it end? And how much damage will he do on the way down? Joining us this morning to break it all down is the one and only Joy Reid. You do not want to miss this. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to unpack the chaos surrounding Trump and the Epstein files. What is Trump hiding, and how far is he willing to go to distract us from it? Now he’s hurling wild accusations of treason at President Obama. Could he actually try to have Obama arrested? And what would that mean for the future of our democracy? Buckle up, this one’s a ride. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Well, well, well… turns out Donald Trump is in the Epstein files after all. According to a new exclusive from The Wall Street Journal, Trump was notified back in May that his name appears multiple times in the documents. So much for "I barely knew him." Trump is desperately trying to change the subject, now by accusing Barack Obama of treason. Seriously. How far will he go to dodge accountability? Join us as we break down the latest chaos, cover-up attempts, and distractions in Trump’s never-ending circus. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit https://ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at https://takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Trump is now accusing Barack Obama of treason. Why? Supposedly for trying to influence the 2016 election. Let’s be honest, this isn’t about national security. It’s about distraction. The Epstein file scandal is closing in, MAGA is in meltdown mode, and Trump is flailing. So what’s the move? Classic autocrat playbook. Point fingers at your predecessor and scream “treason.” Let's unpack the desperate deflections, the baseless accusations, and the terrifying implications of a former president weaponizing the word "treason" like it’s just another Truth Social buzzword. Don't miss it. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Don Lemon is joined by Michael Cohen to break down all the latest drama in the Donald Trump Epstein scandal. Will they release the files? Will they pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? And how is this impacting MAGA's support for Trump? This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Just when you thought things couldn’t get more unhinged, Donald Trump is now calling for former President Barack Obama to be investigated for treason. Yes, you read that right. Is this where we are now? Weaponizing the government to go after political opponents while hoping everyone forgets about a certain Epstein-shaped scandal swirling around the White House? Tonight, we dig into this authoritarian fever dream, what it says about the state of our democracy, and whether this latest tantrum is just another frantic attempt to change the subject. Spoiler: it probably is. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

The Trump-Epstein scandal just keeps getting messier. As public pressure mounts and MAGA cracks begin to show, Trump is pulling out every distraction in the book. But here’s the latest twist: reports say Trump’s legal team, Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche, are now meeting with none other than Ghislaine Maxwell. Why? What could they possibly need from her? And could a pardon actually be on the table? Join us as we break it all down: the Epstein fallout, the Trump panic, and the latest chess moves from an administration that will seemingly do anything to change the subject. Facts, receipts, and snark, served fresh. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Summer Grilling Season is here and Chef IQ Sense makes you a grill master! During their flash sale you get 15% off. Visit ChefIQ.com and use promo code Lemon. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Happy Monday evening Lemon Nation! Hunter Biden has sat down for his first interview in years, but why now? His clips are making the rounds and giving fodder for MAGA media to pivot from the Epstein scandal. Tune in at 5pm EST to hear the latest in the Epstein scandal in addition to what Hunter is saying about the democrats, George Clooney, Jake Tapper, and his father President Joe Biden. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Get 15% off ChefIQ at ChefIQ.com use code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Good Monday morning, Lemonheads! Epstein, Epstein, Epstein: that was the news all last week and it's spilling over into this week as well. On Friday, we shared the news that Trump is suing the WSJ and Rupert Murdoch for their reporting which revealed Trump's "bawdy" birthday card sent to Epstein. Join Don at 10am to break down the latest in this lawsuit as well as the many distractions that Trump has been tweeting out to take our eyes off of the Epstein scandal. This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20%. This episode is brought to you by Chef IQ. Get 15% off ChefIQ at ChefIQ.com use code Lemon. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

In this episode of The Week with Monique, attorney and political commentator Monique Pressley breaks down the blatant attempts to rig the midterms in Texas through aggressive gerrymandering. From discriminatory redistricting maps to the erosion of voting power in communities of color, Monique unpacks how GOP lawmakers are trying to game the system, and what voters can do to fight back. This isn’t democracy, it’s manipulation. Let’s make it make sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2025

It’s been a wild week in the Epstein saga, and we’re here to bring you more. Donald Trump now seems to be avoiding the media, and it’s not hard to see why? His rants keep adding more fuel to the Epstein drama fire. And according to new reports, the FBI has been ordered to flag every instance his name appears in Epstein-related documents. What are they bracing for? What’s being hidden? The deeper this goes, the more suspicious it gets. Let’s dig in. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

The Trump–Epstein scandal just got another jolt, this time courtesy of a new Wall Street Journal report. The story reveals a bawdy birthday letter sent from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in the early 2000s. It’s crude, it’s creepy, and it confirms what many have long suspected: Trump and Epstein were far closer than he wants anyone to believe. Now Trump is threatening to sue over the article (classic move), but the damage may already be done. So how is MAGA reacting? Are they still buying the “we weren’t close” line? Or is the base starting to crack under the weight of receipts? We’ll break it all down, what this letter means, why Trump’s scrambling, and where this scandal might head next. Buckle up. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

The Trump–Epstein file scandal just keeps spiraling. Now, in a truly bizarre twist, Trump is turning on his own supporters, lashing out at those demanding answers and calling the Epstein investigation a “hoax.” Joining us to unpack it all is Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. He’s calling on Congress to “demand answers” and pushing back hard against the Trump administration’s attempts to bury this story. So what is Trump’s endgame here? Does he really believe this will blow over? The desperation is so thick, they’re even trotting out presidential health rumors to change the subject. It’s messy. It’s revealing. And it’s far from over. Let’s get into it. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

It’s the scandal that just won’t go away, and Trump’s attempts to downplay it are only making things worse. The Epstein file fiasco is spiraling, with growing outrage not just from Democrats but from within MAGA itself. After all the Trump administration’s bold claims about releasing the files, we’re now being told they never existed..or they did, but it was a scam by democrats? Even Trump’s base is starting to ask questions, and the pressure is mounting. Join us as we break down the latest twists in the scandal Trump can’t seem to shake. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to unpack the chaos surrounding the Epstein scandal and Trump’s desperate attempts to change the narrative. How far will Trump go to distract from the growing questions? What should Democrats do to hold him accountable? And could this finally be the moment MAGA starts to unravel? This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

The Trump/Epstein file fiasco just hit a new level of absurd. First, the Trump team said the files existed. Then they didn’t. Now? Trump claims the whole thing was actually written by Democrats. Yes, really. As the narrative whiplash continues, even some of his most loyal supporters are starting to squint. Is this the moment the MAGA base begins to crack, or will they fall in line yet again? Join us for a breakdown of the latest chaos, contradictions, and cover-ups in this ongoing scandal. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

We knew it would happen eventually, but we didn't know how: diehard MAGA supporters, both inside and outside of the Trump administration, are finding Trump's Epstein file coverup to be the last straw. How did it get to this point? Can Trump regain the trust of his fleeing supporters? Maybe this time he flew too close to the sun. Join Don as he reads through his latest Substack piece "From Firebrands to Fall Guys." This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

The Epstein file disaster just keeps getting worse. Now, Donald Trump is lashing out, calling anyone who wants answers about Jeffrey Epstein “bad people.” Really? That’s the defense? After promising transparency and claiming the files were “on the desk,” the Trump administration is backpedaling fast, and MAGA isn’t thrilled. Let's break down the latest missteps, the growing backlash, and what this says about accountability under Trump. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Don Lemon sits down with Michael Cohen for a no-holds-barred debate about the Epstein file scandal. From broken promises to vanishing documents, they unpack the mounting questions: Where are the files? Who’s protecting whom? And is this what we should be focusing on? This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Congressman Ro Khanna joins us live after introducing a bill to force the release of the Epstein files, and every single Republican voted against it. Yes, the same Republicans who claim to fight for “truth” and “transparency.” The same MAGA movement that once demanded these files be made public. So what happened? What are they hiding? What are they so afraid of? And how does a promise to "release the files" turn into "there are no files"...and then "there are files, but they were written by the democrats"?!? We'll dig into it all with Rep. Khanna, the politics, the hypocrisy, and why accountability seems to vanish when it gets too close to home. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

First, the Trump administration promised transparency. Then Pam Bondi swore the Epstein files were right there, sitting on her desk. But now? Poof. The files don’t exist. And just when Congress had a chance to vote on releasing them, nearly every Republican on the House Rules Committee said nah. What are they so desperate to hide? Why the sudden memory loss? And how is it that one of Trump’s core campaign promises has just… vanished? Join us live as we break down the hypocrisy, the political cowardice, and what this scandal says about power, protection, and the people who never seem to face accountability. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

So... what happened to the Epstein files? Donald Trump made releasing them a campaign promise. Pam Bondi claimed they were on her desk. And now? Suddenly, they don’t exist. The Trump administration is backpedaling fast, and they’d really like us all to just stop asking questions. But we won’t. What happened to the files? Why the cover-up? And why is Trump, of all people, trying to make this story disappear? Join Don and political strategist Rick Wilson as they break down the scandal, the silence, and the MAGA meltdown that’s starting to follow. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

The Epstein scandal is back, and this time, it’s blowing a hole right through MAGA world. Trump once ran on the promise to release the Epstein files. Now? The files supposedly don’t exist. Cue the outrage. Even die-hard Trump loyalists are calling foul, demanding answers, and turning on their king. Could this finally be the moment the cult cracks? Or will they fall in line like always? Don Lemon breaks it all down...no conspiracies, just facts (and a healthy dose of side-eye). This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Let me get you started with 20% off when you enter code Lemon20 at takelean.com. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Tonight, Don Lemon is joined by Mark Epstein (yes, that Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother) for an unfiltered conversation about the latest twists in a case that just won’t go away. From alleged ties to Donald Trump, to the bizarre about-face on releasing Epstein’s files (first promised, now suddenly never existed), we ask: what does Mark really make of it all? What’s true, what’s spin, and who’s trying to keep the truth buried? If you’ve been wondering why powerful names keep dodging accountability, you won’t want to miss this. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2025

Don Lemon sits down with journalist and author Michael Wolff to unpack some explosive claims: namely, that Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein weren’t just acquaintances, they were best friends who "hunted women together." So why hasn’t Trump faced even a fraction of the scrutiny from his base or the media? And how convenient is it that the Epstein files, once promised to the public, suddenly no longer exist? From credibility questions to political hypocrisy, Don and Michael dive deep into what this says about Trump’s orbit, his enablers, and the disturbing erasure of accountability. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Today we're breaking down the major headlines rocking the entertainment world. First, the serious accusations against Tyler Perry. His accuser is now speaking out publicly. Is there truth to the claims? And what could this mean for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures? Then, the drama between Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z is heating up. Minaj alleges that Jay-Z owes her up to $200 million tied to her equity in Tidal. What’s really going on behind the scenes? Don Lemon is joined by Jesse Weber (Anchor for Law & Crime Network and NewsNation Legal Contributor) and legal analyst Symone Redwine (host of the Is That Legal? podcast) to break it all down, from legal stakes to career fallout. Buckle up. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Good afternoon Lemon Nation! We come to you tonight with breaking news in relation to Donald Trump, Jeffery Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. Journalist Michael Wolff says that the President was weighing a pardon for Maxwell, who was arrested by the FBI in July 2020 for allegedly helping Epstein run his sex-trafficking ring. How is MAGA responding? Will this make a difference? Also, Don sits down for an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. She tells us about the on going ICE raids, Trump, Ted Cruz, federal aid, and more. On top of all that, we have our Lemon Legends on the show! Tune in at 5pm EST for Don and the Legends to break this all down! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

MAGA is melting down over the new Superman movie because, apparently, telling the story of an immigrant who fights for truth and justice is now “woke.” Never mind the fact that Superman has always been about immigration, inclusion, and standing up for the little guy. But when the story doesn't center them, MAGA calls foul. We’re breaking down the absurd outrage, the history they conveniently ignore, and what this says about the right’s favorite buzzword. Spoiler alert: Superman’s values haven’t changed, they’re just not yours, MAGA. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Don Lemon sits down with strategist Mike Nellis for a sharp, unfiltered look at the headlines dominating the week. From Trump’s failures in Texas amid devastating floods to the troubling state of American journalism, Don and Mike cut through the noise to break down what really matters and what the media’s missing. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Don live to break down the disastrous "Big Bullsh*t Bill" and what its passage means for everyday Americans. They’ll dive into Jeffries' fiery, record-breaking speech on the House floor, his battle against Trump’s destructive agenda, and his vision for the future of the Democratic Party. From healthcare cuts to climate rollbacks, there’s a lot at stake. Tune in for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about where we go from here. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

The media failed us, again. As catastrophic floods devastate Texas, news outlets are tiptoeing around the obvious: the Trump administration’s massive cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service helped set the stage for this disaster. People are suffering, communities are underwater, and still, the hard questions go unasked. Why the silence? Why the double standard? It’s time to call it what it is: a failure of leadership and a failure of accountability. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

The Texas floods are devastating, but where’s the outrage? In past administrations, the media was quick to criticize the government’s disaster response. So why the relative silence now, especially as Trump’s massive cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service come into focus? We’ll break down the media’s glaring double standard. Then, we dive into a bizarre and disturbing headline: Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok, is reportedly praising Hitler. How did this happen, and what does it say about the future of AI oversight? Don is back this morning, and there’s a lot to unpack. Buckle up. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Catastrophic floods have devastated parts of Texas, and they’re exposing the dangerous reality of Trump’s cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service. Could better preparation and funding have made a difference? We’ll break down what’s happening on the ground, what the administration failed to do, and what this means for future disasters. Don is still out, but Tara Setmayer is stepping in to host this urgent and important conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Pam Bondi fumbled the bag, big time. First, the Trump administration promised the Epstein files were coming. Now? Suddenly… the famed Epstein Client List doesn't exist? Make it make sense. We’ll break down the timeline of this bizarre reversal and what it means. Plus, we turn to the heartbreaking floods unfolding in Texas. How bad is it, and what’s being done to help? Don is out today, but the brilliant Katie Phang is stepping in to guide us through it all, with a special guest appearance from Jack Cocchiarella. Buckle up, it’s going to be a ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Good Evening Lemonheads! The DOJ and FBI have concluded that Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list" and did indeed take his own life. MAGA is NOT happy, and they want answers. Not only is MAGA upset, but Elon Musk has once again taken to X to throw gas on the fire. On top of THAT, Elon also claims to be forming a new political party called the "America Party." How will this feud end? And how did both of these men contribute to the devastating flooding in Texas? Join guest host Clay Cane, friend of the show Francesca Fiorentini, and producer Peter at 5pm to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Good Morning Lemon Nation! We are following a few stories today. First, the tragic flooding in Texas which caused over 80 deaths and dozens missing. How did they get the forecast so wrong? IS DOGE to blame? Also, Trump and Elon's feud has heated up once again leading to more "Epstein List" accusations and strife in the MAGA world. The girls keep fighting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

🍋 Buckle up, Lemon Nation, it’s time for another Sour Lemon Special! 🍋 It's been an especially alarming week, even for 2025 standards: We had a Diddy verdict, a country-altering MAGA bill pass, endless ICE arrests, wars around the world, and the opening of a concentration camp in Florida called Alligator Alcatraz. What?! Luckily, we have Sour Lemon veteran Godfrey here to join Peter in breaking it down. Tune in at 5pm to vote on who will be the Sour Lemon of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Good afternoon Lemon Nation. Our friend and "Gen Z Historian" Kahlil Greene joins us on this July 4th to discuss immigration, birthright citizenship, Juneteenth, Pride, and how they all connect. With Trump's MAGA party aggressively and cruelly taking away our rights we are left to ask: What land of the free? This episode is sponsored by Freedom from Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Nutrition. Go to BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com and use code FIREWORKS25 for 25% off. This sale’s only on for a few days and I know products do sell out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

"Happy" Fourth of July Lemonheads. Just one day after the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" was passed in the House and awaits only Trump's signature before becoming law, we will dive back into how extensive the damage will be. This is the biggest transfer of "wealth" from the poor to the rich in American history. Millions will lose health care. Electricity prices will rise in every state. Trillions will be added to the national debt. Medical centers are already closing. And on top of all of this, ICE will become the largest federal law enforcement agency in the history of the country. If levity can be found in this situation, we have the perfect guest to help: Comedian Jay Jurden joins Peter to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Former Governor Jay Inslee joins Don Lemon for a candid and urgent conversation about the devastating impacts of Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” From slashing healthcare access for millions to gutting critical climate research, the consequences are severe and far-reaching. Inslee breaks down what this means for everyday Americans, why this moment is so dangerous, and how we must keep fighting to protect our future. This isn’t the time to give up, it’s the time to show up. This episode is sponsored by Freedom from Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Nutrition. Go to BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com and use code FIREWORKS25 for 25% off. This sale’s only on for a few days and I know products do sell out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” just passed both the Senate and the House, and it’s about as beautiful as a dumpster fire. With massive cuts to Medicaid, this bill could leave millions without health insurance. And that’s just the beginning. From slashing social programs to boosting the rich, this legislation is a disaster for everyday Americans. Don is out today, but the brilliant Reecie Colbert is stepping in to unpack the damage, what’s coming next, and how we can fight back. It’s bad, but it’s not over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” bulldozed its way through the Senate, and now House Republicans seem to be falling in line. A final House vote is looming, and experts say it’s likely to pass. What does that mean? Deep cuts to Medicaid and essential social programs. Translation: millions of Americans are about to feel the pain. Don is out today, but political strategist Reecie Colbert is stepping in to break it all down: what’s in the bill, how we got here, and what this means for everyday people. Buckle up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

We’ve got breaking news coming in hot. First up: the Diddy verdict. He’s been found not guilty on the racketeering and sex trafficking charges but guilty on two lesser counts for transporting former girlfriends for prostitution. So… will he serve time? What happens now? Then, we pivot to the Big Bullsh*t Bill (yes, the "beautiful" one Trump keeps bragging about). It passed the Senate and now all eyes are on the House. Will it actually go through? And more importantly, what does it mean for the rest of us? Is there still a way to fight back before it’s too late? Let’s break it all down: facts, fury, and a healthy dose of side-eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Big developments in the Diddy trial: jurors have reached a verdict on all but one count. The charge still on the table? Racketeering. Is this the beginning of the end for Sean Combs? What have jurors decided, and when can we expect the final verdict? With Don out, the fabulous Jennifer Welch of the I've Had It Podcast is stepping in to host. She’ll be joined by TMZ’s Charles Latibeaudiere and legal analyst Symone Redwine to break down what this all means and what could happen next. You don’t want to miss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Don Lemon sits down with immigration attorney David Rozas to unpack the current state of immigration in the U.S. As policies grow harsher and enforcement becomes more aggressive, Rozas brings firsthand insight into what immigrants and asylum seekers are facing right now. From legal roadblocks to human rights concerns, they dive into the real-life impact of the Trump administration’s crackdown and what’s at stake for millions across the country. This episode is brought to you by Brickhouse Nutrition. Go to BRICKHOUSENUTRITION.com and use code FIREWORKS25 for 25% off. This sale’s only on for a few days and I know products do sell out. This episode is sponsored by Freedom from Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 This episode is brought to you by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025