The Don Lemon Show

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Who Is This Week's SOUR LEMON?! - March 21st, 2025 Mar 22, 2025

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Welcome to The Sour Lemon Special! Every week, we break down the most outrageous, corrupt, and downright awful behavior from the people in power—and this time, we've got a stacked lineup of contestants. Who will take home the title of this week's Sour Lemon? You decide!

Here are the nominees:

🍋 Greg Gutfeld – Fox News' resident edgelord who thinks yelling 'shut the f*** up' at the Chief Justice is journalism.

🍋 Tom Homan – America's angriest thumb is back, proudly announcing he doesn't care what judges say—as if that's a flex and not a confession.

🍋 Howard Lutnick – Commerce Secretary by day, very casual Tesla hype man by night. Insider trading? Never heard of her!

🍋 Steve Bannon – Least showered man in America says Trump's running for a third term in 2028. Clearly, math—and the Constitution—are not part of the war room strategy.

🍋 Pam Bondi – Calling Tesla vandalism 'terrorism' because nothing says national security threat like a cracked windshield. Pam, go touch some grass.

🍋 That One White House Reporter – Asked for Derek Chauvin to be pardoned… on purpose. Bold move for someone trying to cosplay as a journalist while saying the quiet part out loud.

Who deserves the title? Who was the absolute worst this week? Join Don and Godfrey to break it all down!

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LEMON DROP | Is Vandalism Considered Terrorism?! Mar 22, 2025

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Over the last week, the Attorney General, the Press Secretary, and the President himself have started equating acts of vandalism… with terrorism. Yes...vandalism is bad. But terrorism?? That feels like a stretch. What does this mean for the future of dissent in the United States? Tune in for Don's take!

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HOT TOPICS | Democrats Need to Give the People What They Want! - March 21st, 2025 Mar 21, 2025

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Lemon Nation, let's talk about what voters really want—because it's not another polished, buttoned-up politician reading safe talking points.

We're seeing a clear rise in populism, and voters—especially younger ones—are turning toward leaders like Bernie Sanders and AOC who speak plainly, fight boldly, and actually feel relatable. Meanwhile, too many Democrats are still playing it safe, hoping decorum will save us. Spoiler: it won't.

If Democrats want to win, they need to give people what they want—and what they need. Let's break it all down—join us live!

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Joy Reid Exclusive! - March 20th, 2025 Mar 21, 2025

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Lemon Nation, tonight we're bringing you a must-watch conversation—Don is sitting down with the one and only Joy Reid! 🔥

From Trump blatantly defying the courts to the big question—what should Democrats actually be doing right now?—Joy and Don will break down the madness of the day, the dangers of political inaction, and where things are headed next. Plus, we'll dive into the shifting media landscape and why independent media is more important than ever.

No spin, no fluff—just real talk. Join us LIVE tonight!

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LEMON DROP | MAGA is Dominating the Digital Media Landscape! Mar 20, 2025

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A recent investigation by Media Matters has shown that the digital landscape is currently being dominated by conservative-leaning content. Why is this happening? And how does this impact the everyday consumers of media? Tune in for Don's take!

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The Setmayer Sound Off | Trump is Attacking Our Judicial System! Mar 20, 2025

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Hey there Lemon Community! Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, Tara Setmayer brings us this week's episode of The Setmayer Sound Off! Tara dives into the escalating conflict between Donald Trump and the court system. Is Trump defying the rule of law? Join Tara as she breaks it all down.

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HOT TOPICS | Trump Loves The Poorly Educated - March 20th, 2025 Mar 20, 2025

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Lemon Nation, Trump said it himself—he loves the poorly educated. And now, he's making sure there are even more of them.

Polls already show a growing gap in his approval ratings between those with and without college degrees, and today, he's expected to take things even further by signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

Why is he so determined to gut public education? What does this mean for students, teachers, and the future of learning in America? And is this all just another way to keep people uninformed and easier to manipulate? Let's break it all down—join us live!

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LEMON DROP | Trump Secrets EXPOSED! With Michael Wolff Mar 20, 2025

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Don sits down with renowned journalist and author Michael Wolff to dive into his explosive new book, All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. From behind-the-scenes chaos to shocking revelations, Wolff exposes the real Trump—like how he never even wanted a VP and how actually listening to people is completely out of character for him.

What does this tell us about Trump's mindset? And what does it mean for the country moving forward? Buckle up—this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Sunny Hostin on Trump, Schumer, & What the Dems Should Do - March 19th, 2025 Mar 19, 2025

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Lemon Nation, we've got a big one tonight—Don is sitting down with none other than The View's Sunny Hostin for a deep dive into the chaos of the day.

From Trump's administration defying court orders on Venezuelan migrant deportations to his dangerous attacks on judges, Sunny—former prosecutor and legal expert—will help break down what's happening and what can actually be done about it. Plus, we'll get into her heated exchange with Chuck Schumer on The View and ask the big question: What should Democrats be doing right now?

It's gonna be a must-watch conversation—join us live!

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Jacob Ward's Warning | Will A.I. Be The Death of Human Creativity Mar 19, 2025

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Hey there Lemon Nation! AI is creeping further into our daily lives, and now, tech giants like Google and OpenAI are pushing the White House to let them train models on copyrighted material. But what does that mean for artists, writers, and creatives?

Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the potential impact of this move on creative industries. Are we heading toward a future where human creativity is outsourced to algorithms? Or is there still a place for original, human-made art in an AI-driven world? Let's get into it.

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