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Donald Trump's Iran War Chaos: What Is Actually Going On?! Apr 21, 2026

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Tonight, we break down where things stand in Trump's Iran war crisis, because right now, nothing is straightforward. Is the Strait of Hormuz open… or effectively shut down? And what about the ceasefire? Meanwhile, the messaging from the administration continues to shift, raising serious questions about strategy, consistency, and whether this is de-escalation… or just a pause before something worse. So what is actually happening? Are we stabilizing, or slipping right back toward conflict? And is there any real end in sight? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Save now on the gifts moms love. Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn't come down, you get a full refund. Don't wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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

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SNL's Kenan Thompson On Comedy in the Age of Chaos Apr 21, 2026

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Don sits down with actor, comedian, and author Kenan Thompson for an in-depth conversation about the challenge of creating comedy in a world that often feels stranger than fiction. From writing for Saturday Night Live to performing in an era of nonstop headlines, Kenan shares how comedians find the line between satire and reality, and what it takes to make people laugh when the news itself feels unbelievable. They also dive into Kenan's new children's book, Unfunny Bunny: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250364814/unfunnybunny/

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Donald Trump Has Always Been Unhinged...Why Are People Just Noticing Now? Apr 21, 2026

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This morning, we take a closer look at the growing conversation around Donald Trump's recent behavior, and why more people are only now starting to question it. A string of late-night posts and public remarks has raised eyebrows, but this isn't new. This pattern of behavior has been part of Trump's persona for years. So why is this suddenly getting more attention? What has changed? Are people finally fed up with the unhinged insanity? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Save now on the gifts moms love. Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn't come down, you get a full refund. Don't wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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 WE HAVE MERCH!! Purchase here: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopify.com/ WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXs0PlIGUDSXfBaF7j-1euA/join Follow Don on Substack and Twitch! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! The views and statements expressed by guests do not reflect the opinions of Don Lemon or The Don Lemon Show.

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Who Can We Believe When Idiots Are In Charge? Apr 20, 2026

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Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? Is it closed? Are negotiations happening? Did they fail? What is the blockade accomplishing? We are constantly left questioning the status of the Iran war when the people making decisions are Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, & Steve Witkoff. The latest is that negotiations may soon take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, with Vance expected to arrive on Tuesday. To make sense of all of this, Don will be joined by Axios' Dave Lawler and Drop Site News' Julian Andreone. Tune in, Lemon Nation! 🍋 This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by Aura Frames. Save now on the gifts moms love. Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn't come down, you get a full refund. Don't wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount.

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Donald Trump & Joe Rogan Make A Deal on Drugs Apr 20, 2026

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Don sits down with friend of the show Dr. Frita to break down the latest developments in pharmaceuticals, and the policy shifts shaping them. From growing skepticism around antidepressants to reports of unconventional partnerships influencing drug approvals, the Trump administration is making moves that are raising serious questions. What's driving these decisions, and what could they mean for patients and public health moving forward?

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Iran War Crisis: Donald Trump Is Unstable! Apr 20, 2026

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This morning, we break down the nonstop back-and-forth in the Iran war crisis as the situation grows more volatile by the day. A fragile ceasefire is already under strain, the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, and new confrontations, like the U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel, are pushing tensions even higher. At the same time, the messaging coming from the administration continues to shift, raising serious questions about strategy, consistency, and what actually comes next. With global markets rattled, oil supplies disrupted, and the risk of escalation still very real, this is no longer just a distant conflict, it's a crisis with worldwide consequences. So where does this go from here, and how does it end? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by Aura Frames. Save now on the gifts moms love. Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON This episode is brought to you by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. If your blood pressure doesn't come down, you get a full refund. Don't wait until next month. Nothing to lose except higher blood pressure numbers. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount.

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Gas Prices Soar, Media Under Attack, Chaos Everywhere! Apr 19, 2026

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Another week, another round of chaos. Pete Hegseth lashed out at the media over coverage of the war, gas prices remain stubbornly high, and questions continue to swirl about Donald Trump's leadership and messaging. But it wasn't all bad news. Over in Hungary, Viktor Orbán was voted out, signaling a major political shift that could have broader implications. So what actually mattered this week, and what does it all mean as we head into the next one?

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The Trump Administration Is In Total Chaos! Apr 19, 2026

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This week? Absolute chaos. From Donald Trump posting an image of himself as Jesus, to Pete Hegseth butchering a Bible reference with a Pulp Fiction quote, to a full-blown feud with the pope, the headlines just kept getting more bizarre. Meanwhile, Don made a standout appearance on Sherri, a bright spot in an otherwise wild news cycle. But beneath all the noise, there's a bigger question... what's all this distraction covering up? Because when things get this loud, it's usually for a reason.

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What Is Happening With Donald Trump's Iran War Crisis?! Apr 17, 2026

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Tonight, we break down where things stand in the Iran war crisis because right now, it's anything but clear. The Strait of Hormuz was declared open again, but is this really accurate? And what is happening with the ceasefire? What's the reality here? Is the war actually de-escalating, or are we just in a temporary pause before things heat up again? Don breaks down what's real, what's spin, and what it all means moving forward. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/DON for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is brought to you by Sundays. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is sponsored 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. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount.

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Does Donald Trump Hate His Own Supporters?! Apr 17, 2026

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This morning, we break down some of Donald Trump's comments about MAGA and the growing tension between him and his own base. While these are the supporters who helped fuel his rise, his recent remarks suggest a surprising level of frustration and distance. So what's going on here? Is this just rhetoric, or a sign of a deeper disconnect between Trump and the movement he built? And what happens when a political leader starts turning on their own supporters? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/DON for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is brought to you by Sundays. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/DON50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code DON50 at checkout. This episode is sponsored 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. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount.

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