The Don Lemon Show

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump & MAGA Go Full Racist, Blame Plane Crash on DEI - January 30th, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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After the tragic plane crash in Washington D.C., Donald Trump and MAGA turned to the blame game, claiming that DEI was somehow at fault. Tonight, Don is joined by The Atlantic writer David A. Graham and lawyer, activist, and former president of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks to break it all down. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss!

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HOT TOPICS | Who Is To Blame For the American Airlines Tragedy? - January 30th, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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Last night, and American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter and crashed in the Potomac River. Authorities fear that there are no survivors. This comes only days after the Trump administration attempted to freeze federal funding. But who is to blame for an incident like this? Tune in to break it all down.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Funding Freeze Failure - January 29th, 2025 Jan 30, 2025

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Hey there Lemon Community! The Trump administration has rescinded their federal funding freeze memo. This quick shift is leaving everyone confused and wondering what happened. One thing is for sure...this is quite the F up for the Trump administration. Join Don at to break it all down!

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LEMON DROP | What Would RFK Sr. Do? Jan 29, 2025

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Today, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down for day one of his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services. With his conspiracy theory views, anti-vax positions, and general lack of qualification for the job, several Kennedy family members have spoken out against his confirmation.

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HOT TOPICS | RFK Jr. Faces the Senate in his Confirmation Hearing - January 29th, 2025 Jan 29, 2025

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Good morning Lemon Heads! Things are getting heated as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes the hot seat in his confirmation hearing. RFK Jr has been nominated to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services. But his controversial and often, anti-science policies have many concerned. Will he be approved?

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump's Funding Freeze & Medicaid FAIL! - January 28th, 2025 Jan 29, 2025

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The Trump administration's federal funding freeze is causing quite an upset in Washington and across the country. Tonight, Don is joined by political strategist and analyst Rachel Bitecofer to break down this shocking move by the White House. Tune in for a fiery conversation you won't want to miss!

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LEMON DROP | Who are the Cruel Kids? Jan 28, 2025

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A new piece in New York Magazine highlights a growing trend in "cruel kids," young people who face the world with unrelenting cruelty and cynicism. Why is more youth turning to this mindset? Tune in for Don's take.

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HOT TOPICS | Trump Freezes Federal Aid & Raids Continue - January 28th, 2025 Jan 28, 2025

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The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on all federal aid. This will impact countless programs and institutions that rely on this funding to operate. What does this mean for the future of these programs? Why is the Trump administration so cruel? Tune in to break it all down.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Trump Administration is Shoving the Cruelty in Your Face! - January 27th, 2025 Jan 27, 2025

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Mass deportations have started, and rather than shy away from the public eye, MAGA officials are promoting the actions with increased television coverage. Will this gain public support? Or will the cruelty inevitably turn more Americans away from Trump's agenda? Join Don to break it all down.

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LEMON DROP | DeepSeek Shocks the World & U.S. Stocks Sink Jan 27, 2025

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Chinese app DeepSeek has released a new low-cost, open source AI model. U.S. tech stocks took a deep plunge as a result, and many are questioning the massive investments in Silicon Valley AI projects. Did Donald Trump's tech bros blow it? Tune in for Don's take.

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