The Don Lemon Show

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | This Chaos is Driving Us CRAZY! - March 13th, 2025 Mar 14, 2025

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Lemon Nation, are we all losing it, or is the chaos just that bad? From the looming government shutdown to Trump's potentially unlawful mass firing of federal probationary workers, to the stock market looking like it just jumped off a cliff—this administration's madness is making all of us feel insane. Is this just incompetence, or is there a strategy behind the chaos? Let's break it all down and try to make sense of the senseless—join us live!

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The Setmayer Sound Off | Trump's Department of Education Cuts Hurt Schools & Kids! Mar 13, 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 recent cuts to the Department of Education. What does this mean for students? What about teachers? Join Tara as she breaks it all down.

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HOT TOPICS | Why Do So Many Democrats Turn to the Right?! - March 13th, 2025 Mar 13, 2025

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Good morning, Lemon Nation! Why does it feel like Democratic leaders are sliding closer to the right? First, Gavin Newsom cozied up to Charlie Kirk, and now, in his latest podcast episode, he sat down with America's least bathed nationalist, Steve Bannon. Yes, the same Steve Bannon who encouraged racists to wear their bigotry like a badge of honor. What are Democrats doing? And where does this shift leave the rest of us? Let's break it all down—join us live!

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LEMON DROP | Trump Offers Citizenship to White South African Farmers? Mar 13, 2025

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On March 7th, Trump took to Truth Social to announce he's offering white South African farmers "rapid pathway" to U.S. citizenship. But what about American farmers who are currently struggling under Trump's policies? Tune in for Don's take!

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Did MAGA Just Kill Free Speech?! - March 12th, 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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MAGA can't seem to decide if Mahmoud Khalil's arrest is about free speech or not. But the message is clear—speak out, and you might be detained. What does this mean for free speech in America? And where can they go from here? Join us as we break it all down live.

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Jacob Ward's Warning | The Loss of Migrant Workers Could Have Devastating Impacts Mar 12, 2025

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Hey there Lemon Nation! We are rapidly losing migrant workers. Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the impacts of Trump's immigration policies on farm work, food prices, and even the future of agriculture in the United States. Join us as we cut through the noise and get to the truth. Don't miss it!

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HOT TOPICS | Another day in H🔥LL! Trump Attacks Critics - March 12th, 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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Is dissent becoming illegal? It sure feels that way. From Trump labeling Tesla boycotts as 'illegal' to his push to classify acts of vandalism as 'domestic terrorism,' to the alarming detention of protester Mahmoud Khalil, the message is clear—speak out, and you could be next. So what does this crackdown on dissent mean for free speech in America? And more importantly, what do we do now? Join us as we break it all down live.

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LEMON DROP | Trump's ICE Detains Activist Mahmoud Khalil Mar 12, 2025

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A dangerous precedent is being set. Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been detained by ICE following his participation in the Columbia protests—despite zero evidence linking him to Hamas or any illegal activity. This is a blatant violation of free speech, and if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Don breaks down the details of Khalil's detention, the chilling implications for protest rights in America, and why we should all be paying attention.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Karoline Leavitt Spreads MAGA Propaganda & Misinformation - March 11th, 2025 Mar 11, 2025

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Lemon Nation, we've got another press briefing disaster on our hands. Today, Karoline Leavitt took the podium and, as expected, delivered the usual dose of misinformation—this time, completely botching how tariffs actually work. Did she misunderstand economics, or was she just hoping we would? Don breaks down the latest mess from the press room and what it means for the policies shaping our economy. Grab a drink—you're gonna need it.

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HOT TOPICS | Wendy Williams Speaks Out! Mar 11, 2025

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Good morning, Lemon Nation! We've got major updates on Wendy Williams' situation—after being taken from her assisted living facility to the hospital last night, new details are emerging, and they're deeply concerning. Don is joined by Senior Investigations & Exclusives Reporter for The Sun, Jessica Finn, and TMZ producer, Michael Babcock, to break it all down.

Plus, after today's stock market chaos, are there any signs of recovery? Or is this just the beginning of a financial freefall? We're covering it all—grab your coffee and let's get into it!

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