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Target Facing Backlash After Selling Blackface Costume Aug 25, 2026

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We are in the year 2026, right? Because Target recently posted a Halloween costume for sale on their website that can only be described as racist. The hat, the face, even the pose that the child model was in resembles Jim Crow era cartoons. Last year, Target faced an initial round of backlash after they dissolved DEI departments and practices across the organization. Hmm, maybe they could have used some help that would have prevented this whole costume fiasco to begin with... 🍋

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SCOTUS Allows Convicted Felon President To Restrict Mail-In Voting Aug 25, 2026

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The midterm elections are only 70 days away. Yesterday, the Supreme Court allowed Trump's plan to restrict mail-in voting to continue. They say that Trump can create "state citizenship lists" and the United States Postal Service will get to decide who gets a mail-in ballot. With this clear attempt to stifle true democracy, along with the gutting of the voting rights act and the many gerrymandered districts in the south to restrict Black votes, the Trump regime appears to be laying the groundwork to affect future elections in a big way. What can be done before the midterms? Join Don and guests to break this all down. 🍋

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Legal Fights Escalate In The Nolan Wells Case Aug 24, 2026

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Nolan Wells' family has filed a subpoena against Sea Tow South Mississippi to gain access to the original audio. This comes after the internet erupted in deciphering exactly what Nolan's friends are saying in the background of the call. Also, Nolan's friends' lawyers are serving Al Sharpton with a pre-suit demand letter claiming defamation against their clients. In Trump news, farmers are livid that he has allowed beef imports into the country amid a beef shortage. More on that in tonight's Lemon Live at 5. 🍋

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Gary, Indiana Hasn't Had Power For 13 Days. Who Failed Them? Aug 24, 2026

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Gary, Indiana is a majority Black city 35 minutes outside of Chicago. Almost two weeks ago, severe storms with 100 mph winds tore through the city leaving residents without electricity. 13 days later, the power is still out. How does it take so long to restore power after a storm? At what level of government does the fault lie for this neglect? Gary mayor Eddie Melton joins Don to tell us the story. 🍋

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13 Days Without Power In Gary, IN & Major Karmelo Anthony Update Aug 24, 2026

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We have two major stories this morning. One comes from Gary, Indiana where residents have been without power for almost two weeks. Gary's mayor Eddie Melton joins us to discuss why the power has been out for so long and what is next for this majority Black city. Also, breaking news in the Karmelo Anthony story, with a judge denying a retrial in the murder case. Join Don to break this all down. 🍋

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Sam Harris talks Trump, Democrats, and Racism in America Aug 23, 2026

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Author, podcast host, and neuroscientist Sam Harris joined Don in June of 2024 to talk about the state of the country at that time. DEI, racism, Biden, Trump, and who would be to blame for Trump's win. Join us as we look back on a much different time in our country. 🍋

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Dear White People... with Jolly Good Ginger Aug 22, 2026

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Friend of the show Jolly Good Ginger talks with Don about the widespread system of white supremacy that's always existed in the United States. Why don't more white people understand this concept and just how insidious racism is? Watch as they break this down. 🍋

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Sophie Rain Has Made $110 MILLION On OnlyFans! Aug 21, 2026

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Sophie Rain is a content creator who went viral a few years ago after proving to doubters that she has made $110 million on OnlyFans. Join Don as he asks Sophie about growing up on food stamps, getting fired from a restaurant job for posting online, arguing with lawmakers on Piers Morgan's show , and much more! 🍋

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Is Trump's Aide Natalie Harp A National Security Threat? Aug 21, 2026

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They call her the "human printer," and she rarely leaves Donald Trump's side. Natalie Harp has become one of Trump's closest advisors and aides, traveling with him overseas and frequently researching & posting things for the president on his social media. Remember when Trump switched to the non-Qatari Air Force One due to a credible threat? Ms. Harp was one of the chosen few to join Trump on the safe plane. Not even Secretary of State Marco Rubio received that luxury. Join Don and Daniel Grimes to break down this evolving story. 🍋

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Nolan Wells' Parents Speak Out As Phone Deadline Ends Aug 21, 2026

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On Monday, Ben Crump sent out a press release saying that Nolan's legal team is prepared to make his phone available to the Jackson County DA for the joint forensic inspection. With today being the deadline, we are awaiting updates. Join Don and guest Garrison Hayes to break down the Nolan Wells case, the Karmelo Anthony trial, and more as they take your phone calls live . 🍋

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