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Don Lemon and Kara Swisher Go Head-to-Head on the State of Media May 25, 2026

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Don sits down with Kara Swisher at the Truth Tellers Summit for a brutally honest conversation about the state of media, the rise of independent journalism, and how Don ended up forging his own path outside the corporate news machine. This episode is sponsored by Mars Men. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/DON for 27% Off Sitewide. Exclusive for listeners of The Don Lemon Show. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon

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Donald Trump Goes on A Truth Social Rant on Memorial Day May 25, 2026

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Don goes OFF on Donald Trump's bizarre Memorial Day behavior after the former president spent the holiday ranting on Truth Social, demanding peace deals, attacking critics, and insulting huge swaths of the country.

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Godfrey Takes On the Kevin Hart Roast & Black MAGA! May 25, 2026

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This morning is going OFF. 🔥 Don sits down with comedian Godfrey to break down the outrage over the Kevin Hart roast and ask the obvious question: it's a ROAST… what exactly were people expecting? 😳 They also dive into the lack of representation for Black comedians in mainstream spaces, culture wars in comedy, and the increasingly bizarre trend of people of color embracing MAGA politics. Sharp takes, uncomfortable truths, and absolutely zero sugarcoating this morning. This episode is sponsored by Mars Men. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/DON for 27% Off Sitewide. Exclusive for listeners of The Don Lemon Show. This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Go to https://incogni.com/donlemon and use code donlemon for 60% off. Incogni HELPS wipe yourself from the Internet — they can't harm you if they can't find you. Click the link below to claim your 60% off and get your personal data off the market! Erase yourself from the internet This episode is brought to you by Shopify. See less carts go abandoned and more sales go with Shopify and their Shop Pay button.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/lemon

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The Pressure on Trump Is Building Fast! May 24, 2026

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Another chaotic week is behind us, and the cracks are getting harder to ignore. Trump's approval ratings are sliding fast, the fallout from Thomas Massie's loss is sending shockwaves through the Republican Party, and what looked like a major MAGA victory may actually create new headaches for Trump down the line.

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Trump Corruption, Christian Nationalism & Colbert's Exit May 23, 2026

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Another absolutely chaotic week is in the books. From Trump's absurd IRS settlement drama to the $1.8 billion slush fund for allies and loyalists, the corruption headlines just keep getting worse. Meanwhile, there was at least some hopeful news: Keisha Lance Bottoms scored a major primary victory and could now become the first Black woman governor in American history.

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Tulsi Gabbard OUT & Donald Trump's Iran War Chaos Continues May 22, 2026

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Tonight, we dive into the bombshell resignation of Tulsi Gabbard and the growing questions surrounding Donald Trump's next move on Iran. After weeks of tension over Iran policy and reports of internal clashes inside the administration, Gabbard is suddenly out, and now Trump is hinting that more action could be coming. Things are getting VERY messy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Lean. Lean is having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. That's promo code THANK YOU 25 at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by SelectQuote. Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/lemon TODAY to get started. This episode is brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, "PODCAST" to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that "SOUND" better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99

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Donald Trump Says He Won't Attend His Own Son's Wedding!? 😳 May 22, 2026

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Don breaks down Donald Trump's bizarre comments about not attending his own son's wedding because apparently… he has other things to do? He seems to find plenty of time to go golfing. After recently saying he doesn't care about the struggles of everyday Americans, it seems pretty clear that he doesn't care about his own children either.

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Stephen Colbert's Last Show & the Monsters Applying for Trump's Slush Fund Money May 22, 2026

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This morning, we break down the fallout from Stephen Colbert's final show and the growing outrage over who's now lining up for Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund money. From attacks on free speech to blatant political corruption, the chaos just keeps escalating. Don is joined by Joy Reid to unpack all of it, and trust us, this is a conversation you don't want to miss! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Lean. Lean is having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. That's promo code THANK YOU 25 at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is sponsored by SelectQuote. Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/lemon TODAY to get started. This episode is brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, "PODCAST" to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that "SOUND" better. Message and Data Rates May Apply.

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DL Hughley Goes Off on Trump, MAGA and Colbert Cancellation! May 22, 2026

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Tonight is going to be WILD. 🔥 Don is joined by the one and only D. L. Hughley and trust us… he is NOT holding back. From Trump and MAGA chaos to the $1.8 billion slush fund and the fallout over Stephen Colbert, nothing is off limits tonight. Sharp takes, brutal honesty, and zero patience for the nonsense. You do not want to miss this one. This episode is sponsored by SelectQuote. Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/lemon TODAY to get started. This episode is brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, "PODCAST" to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that "SOUND" better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Lean. Lean is having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. That's promo code THANK YOU 25 at https://TAKELEAN.com

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Colbert Canceled, DC Officers Sue the Government & GOP Pushes Back on Slush Fund May 21, 2026

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Trump is getting VERY bad news! GOP lawmakers are starting to push back against the $1.8 billion slush fund, two DC officers tied to January 6 are now suing the government, and Trump's flashy ballroom project may already be hitting a wall in Congress. And tonight marks the end of an era as Stephen Colbert signs off for his final show. But don't cry for him, cry for the first amendment. We are joined by DC Officer Harry Dunn to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by SelectQuote. Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/lemon TODAY to get started. This episode is brought to you by RadioActive Media. Visit RadioActiveMedia.com, or text the word, "PODCAST" to 511511. Start planning for 2026 now to get the lowest rates in Podcast and Radio. RadioActive Media can surpass your current strategies with new and innovative ways that "SOUND" better. Message and Data Rates May Apply. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon This episode is brought to you by Lean. Lean is having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. That's promo code THANK YOU 25 at https://TAKELEAN.com

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