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LEMON DROP | Brian Anthony Moreland on Othello, Denzel Washington, & Representation in Theater Jun 07, 2025

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Don Lemon sits down with acclaimed Broadway producer Brian Anthony Moreland for a powerful conversation about representation, storytelling, and the transformative power of theatre. As the only Black lead producer on Broadway this season, Moreland is making waves with the bold new revival of Othello. Whether you're a theatre lover or just someone who believes in the power of art to shape culture, this is 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 probiotics.

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The Week With Monique | The Bromance Is Over! Jun 07, 2025

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Legal analyst, political commentator, and host of Make It Make Sense Daily, Monique Pressley is back with another sharp and unfiltered episode of The Week With Monique! This time, she's unpacking the epic fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk—because of course the fate of the nation is being shaped by two fragile egos in full public meltdown. How did we end up here? And more importantly, what does their messy breakup mean for the rest of us? Monique breaks it all down with insight, receipts, and just the right amount of side-eye.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & Elon Musk: The Bromance is OVER! - June 6th, 2025 Jun 06, 2025

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It's Day 2 of the Trump–Elon Split, and the drama is only getting juicier. As the public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates, we're bringing in our Lemon Legends to weigh in on the pettiness, the power plays, and the fallout. Who's winning this breakup? Who's losing their mind? And what does this messy meltdown mean for the rest of us? Join Don and the Legends for a wild ride through ego, influence, and the end of a very weird bromance. WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored 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. Get started with 20% off when you enter LEMON20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump vs. Elon Musk Day 2 - June 6th, 2025 Jun 06, 2025

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Welcome to another morning in America, where two of the world's pettiest billionaires are beefing...loudly, publicly, and stupidly. Today, we're breaking down all the drama as we head into Day 2 of the Trump/Elon meltdown. The insults are flying, the egos are bruised, and Tesla stock is already feeling the heat. Who comes out on top in this mess? More importantly… what does this feud mean for the rest of us mere mortals trying to survive their chaos? Grab your coffee. It's going to be another absurd ride. WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored 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. Get started with 20% off when you enter LEMON20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.

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LEMON DROP | This is WAR: Trump & Musk FEUD! Jun 05, 2025

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Billionaires Are Behaving Badly. Don Lemon sat down with the Jolly Good Ginger to break down the chaos in the news cycle—and just as they started rolling, the Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump feud exploded. From the petty jabs to the wild accusations, Don and Jolly dive into it all with razor-sharp insight and plenty of laughs. It's egos, grift, and grade-A drama served with a side of truth. Don't miss this hilarious and unfiltered take on the stories dominating the headlines. 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 probiotics.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump & Elon Musk: THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BREAKUP! - June 5th, 2025 Jun 05, 2025

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It's not a bromance—it's a breakup! Elon Musk and Donald Trump are officially in their messy public feud era. From cryptic jabs to full-blown accusations (yes, Elon just suggested Trump is in the Epstein files), this split is playing out like a Real Housewives reunion, but with more billionaires and less accountability. What set it off? What does it mean for MAGA world? And is this just the beginning of an even uglier war between two egos too big to share the spotlight? Tonight, Don is joined by the brilliant Joy Reid and Reecie Colbert to unpack the drama, the fallout, and what this chaos means for the future of politics, tech, and whatever the hell this country is turning into. Don't miss it. WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Beam. Visit https://shopbeam.com/LEMON and use code LEMON to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off when you enter LEMON20 at takelean.com. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to https://FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today.

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LEMON DROP | Don Lemon & Jim Acosta on Trump, Elon, & the Big Beautiful Bill Jun 05, 2025

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CNN's Jim Acosta joins Don Lemon to break down all the chaos dominating the headlines—from Trump's ongoing grift to Elon Musk's messy political pivot, to the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' that's anything but. No spin, no fluff—just two seasoned journalists digging into what matters, what's broken, and what's next. 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 probiotics.

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HOT TOPICS | Trump Keeps Failing, What A Loser! - June 5th, 2025 Jun 05, 2025

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🐔 Another day, another flop from the so-called "deal maker."

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is crashing and burning, with his own allies turning on it. Even Elon Musk is calling it an abomination. And while Trump throws tantrums about the Fed and threatens tariffs he never actually enforces, everyday Americans are stuck waiting for the economic "greatness" he keeps promising but never delivers.

Let's break down all the ways Trump is flailing:

🚫 No legislative wins

📉 No economic boom

🐓 Just a whole lot of backtracking, finger-pointing, and failure

Tune in as we unpack the mess!

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LEMON DROP | What Should Democrats Do Now?! Jun 05, 2025

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Don Lemon sits down with Democratic strategist and former senior advisor to Kamala Harris, Mike Nellis, for a candid conversation about the 2024 election fallout. From strategic missteps to messaging failures, they unpack how Democrats lost ground and what it will take to rebuild. Can the party course-correct before 2028? What issues are voters actually prioritizing? And is the current leadership up to the challenge? It's real talk, tough truths, and a blueprint for what comes next.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves the Democratic Party - June 4th, 2025 Jun 04, 2025

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White House press secretary turned author Karine Jean-Pierre is making headlines, this time for her new book Independent (dropping this October) and her surprise announcement that she's leaving the Democratic Party to register as… you guessed it… an Independent.

Yes, the same Karine who served as the voice of the Biden administration and a key mouthpiece for the Democratic Party is now singing a different tune. So what gives? Is this a principled shift or a carefully timed rebrand?

Join us as we break down what this move really means, how it's being received inside the Beltway, and whether this is a quiet rebuke of the party… or just a savvy pivot ahead of 2028.

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