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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Iran War Escalates: Is the Draft Next? Mar 10, 2026

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Tonight, Don breaks down the rapidly expanding conflict, the rising number of injuries and casualties, and the growing fear that this war could spiral far beyond what Americans were told to expect. The situation in Iran is escalating fast, and the human cost is climbing. New reports say roughly 140 U.S. service members have already been injured and at least seven killed since the conflict began. Meanwhile, the White House is sending mixed signals about what comes next. Officials have refused to completely rule out the possibility of a military draft, insisting that the president wants to "keep options on the table" as the war unfolds. So where is this headed? Will the U.S. actually reinstate the draft? How far are Trump and his administration willing to push this conflict?And how many more American lives will be put on the line? 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 This episode is sponsored by FFRF. If you believe freedom means freedom FOR EVERYONE, join them. Visit https://FFRF.US/DON or text "DON" to 511511 This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/donlemon and use my exclusive code DON15 to get 15% off any order. Make 2026 the year you finally start sleeping great again. This episode is sponsored by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/LEMON and use promo code LEMON today for 20% off your first order! NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090, for details about credit costs and terms. Or AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon

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LEMON DROP | Did U.S. Bombs Kill Iranian Girls? Mar 10, 2026

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On February 28th the United States and Israel bombed Iran. One tomahawk missile hit a girls' primary school, killing 180 people. Blame over which nation did this has been passed back and forth but the evidence seems clear: Israel and Iran do not have tomahawk missiles, and the United States does. Join Don to break down how Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are trying to explain this horrific strike.

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War: No Plan, No Strategy, Just Chaos! Mar 10, 2026

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This morning, Don breaks down the latest updates from the escalating Iran conflict, the wildly inconsistent messaging coming out of the White House and the Pentagon, and what it means for the U.S., the Middle East, and the rest of the world. One minute they say the conflict could be over "very soon," and then next it's "just the beginning." Meanwhile, the official justification for the war seems to change depending on the day, from stopping nuclear weapons to regime change to protecting shipping lanes. Are we looking at a short-term military operation, or the start of another endless war? And why does it feel like the people running this thing are making it up as they go along? 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 This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/donlemon and use my exclusive code DON15 to get 15% off any order. Make 2026 the year you finally start sleeping great again. This episode is sponsored by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/LEMON and use promo code LEMON today for 20% off your first order! 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! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio!

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA War Over Donald Trump's Iran War! Mar 09, 2026

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Tonight we're diving into the growing rift inside the MAGA world as prominent right-wing voices and some of Trump's own supporters question the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Even figures who normally defend Trump are pushing back, arguing this war looks a lot like the very foreign entanglements he once promised to avoid. Meanwhile, the geopolitical situation is spiraling with regional retaliation, soaring oil prices, and fears of a wider war across the Middle East. And here at home? Polls show a majority of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the Iran conflict. So… is the MAGA coalition starting to crack? And how will this play with voters while Trump's approval numbers continue to drop? This episode is sponsored by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/LEMON and use promo code LEMON today for 20% off your first order! 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 This episode is sponsored by MSI. Donate today Text LEMON to 511511, or https://MSIUnitedStates.org This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/donlemon and use my exclusive code DON15 to get 15% off any order. Make 2026 the year you finally start sleeping great again.

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LEMON DROP | ICE COLD JUSTICE: The Law That Could Stop ICE & MAGA! Mar 09, 2026

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Don sits down with activist Elizer Darris for a powerful conversation about the ongoing investigations into the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. As questions continue to swirl about accountability, the conversation turns to who should actually be leading these investigations.

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War Has Killed Seven Americans! Are we next?! Mar 09, 2026

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This morning, we're breaking down the latest developments in the war with Iran, and the situation is becoming more alarming by the day. According to Karoline Leavitt, Trump is not ruling out the possibility of a draft, raising serious questions about how far this conflict could escalate. Meanwhile, talk of regime change appears to have gone nowhere, with the son of Ali Khamenei expected to take power, signaling an even more hardline future for the country. Back home, the fallout is already hitting Americans' wallets. Gas prices are climbing, markets are sliding, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is taking a hit as the economic consequences of the conflict ripple across the globe. So where does this go from here? How long could this war last, and how much more strain can the economy take? Today, we're joined by journalist John Heilemann to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza. Visit https://graza.co/LEMON and use promo code LEMON today for 20% off your first order! 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 This episode is sponsored by FFRF. If you believe freedom means freedom FOR EVERYONE, join them. Visit https://FFRF.US/DON or text "DON" to 511511 This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/donlemon and use my exclusive code DON15 to get 15% off any order. Make 2026 the year you finally start sleeping great again.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Don Lemon, Pablo Torre, Gianmarco Soresi & Jay Jurden on the Future Of Media Mar 07, 2026

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As a part of this year's On Air Fest event, Don Lemon leads a no-nonsense conversation on the shifting media landscape and the rise of independent media, examining how creators and journalists are dismantling old power structures, rebuilding trust, and reshaping what news looks like in a creator-driven world. The media is transforming at a pace we've never seen before. From how we consume entertainment and sports to culture-defining moments like the Oscars moving online, the ground is shifting beneath our feet. Nowhere is that disruption more apparent, or more consequential, than in the news. As audiences walk away from legacy outlets and turn to independent voices for truth and accountability, the future of journalism is being actively redefined. Don is joined by journalist and sportswriter Pablo Torre, comedian Gianmarco Soresi, & friend of the show and comedian Jay Jurden. This episode is sponsored by 120Life. 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 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 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 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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HOT TOPICS | NEW EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Donald Trump Accused By Teen! Mar 06, 2026

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This morning, we're breaking down the latest disturbing developments in the Epstein saga. Newly released interviews with the teen who accused Donald Trump have surfaced, and the details are dark, unsettling, and raising serious questions. As more information tied to Jeffrey Epstein continues to come to light, will Trump ever actually be investigated? And will anyone in power ever face real accountability? Then we turn to the other crises dominating the headlines. Tensions continue to rise around the situation with Iran, while new economic data paints a troubling picture for the administration. With weak job numbers and growing instability abroad, it's been a rough stretch. This episode is sponsored by 120Life. 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 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 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 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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LEMON DROP | Kristi Noem FIRED! Could Pam Bondi Be Next? Mar 06, 2026

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Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to break down the bombshell news that Kristi Noem has officially been fired. After that disastrous testimony and days of political fallout, "ICE Barbie" has finally been shown the door by Donald Trump. But the real question now: who's next? Could Pam Bondi be the next name on the chopping block?

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Ice Barbie Kristi Noem FIRED! Mar 06, 2026

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Kristi Noem has been fired, and Don is breaking down the stunning development live. After days of disastrous testimony, dodged questions, and mounting criticism from lawmakers, it appears the patience of Donald Trump has finally run out. Honestly, this should have happened a long time ago. So what pushed things over the edge? And more importantly, what happens now for immigration policy, the administration, and the agencies she leaves behind? This episode is sponsored by 120Life. 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 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 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 brought to you 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.

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