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Lemon LIVE at 5: The Los Angeles Mayor on the Fight to Keep Her Job Sep 29, 2026

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Karen Bass is fighting to keep her job and with just weeks to go until Election Day, the pressure is mounting. In an exclusive interview, the Los Angeles mayor speaks to Don as she battles City Councilmember Nithya Raman in a closely watched race for control of America's second-largest city. Don presses Mayor Bass on the latest polls, her record at City Hall, homelessness, affordability, public safety and why she believes Los Angeles voters should give her another four years.

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LEMON DROP - Trump Says We're Winning The War But These Veterans Aren't Buying It Sep 29, 2026

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Veterans speak out over President Trump's war with Iran, warning about the human cost, the lack of a clear exit strategy and the consequences of dragging America deeper into another prolonged conflict. Army veteran and activist Jolly Good and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Pat Spearman discuss why veterans are pushing back, what Americans should understand about sending service members into harm's way, and whether Washington has learned anything from America's previous wars. Trump said this week that the U.S. will win the Iran war "very soon." These veterans have questions about where this ends. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests

HOT TOPICS: Trump Can't Stay Awake As His Lies Fall Apart Sep 29, 2026

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Trump spent years calling President Biden "Sleepy Joe." Now the cameras keep catching him with his own eyes closed. He nodded off again during an Oval Office event, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, before facing questions over claims he made from the Resolute Desk. Don breaks down the footage, Trump's disputed claims, and the remarkable moment Marco Rubio insisted he had never seen the president fall asleep, only for Congressman Ted Lieu to confront him with video of Trump appearing to doze while Rubio himself was speaking. Don is joined by psychotherapist Elliott Connie to discuss sleep, exhaustion and what we can and cannot, responsibly conclude from watching someone appear drowsy on camera. PLUS: Lindsay Clancy returns to court for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial. Prosecutors are weighing whether to retry the Massachusetts mother in the deaths of her three children, while Clancy's defense is fighting to prevent a second trial. The first jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy should be convicted or found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Don breaks down what happens next in one of the country's most closely watched criminal cases. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests

Lemon LIVE at 5: This MAGA Candidate's Racist And Vile Posts Are Beyond Disturbing Sep 28, 2026

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A Republican nominee for statewide office in Texas is under fire after CNN's KFile uncovered since-deleted social media posts in which Bo French repeatedly called for the public execution of political opponents, including former President Barack Obama.

French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, has also faced condemnation over inflammatory comments about race, immigration and religion.

Don is joined by former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner and anti-racism educator and author Tim Wise to examine French's rhetoric, the backlash from members of his own party, and what his candidacy says about the state of American politics.

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LEMON DROP - Midterms 2026: Black Women Are Dying And It's On The Ballot Sep 28, 2026

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The numbers are alarming: Black women in Harris County are dying from pregnancy-related causes at a dramatically higher rate - despite Houston being home to one of the largest medical centers in the world. So what is going wrong? Don speaks to Dr. Letitia Plummer, Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge and a practicing health professional, for a direct conversation about Black maternal mortality, racial disparities in healthcare and what she says needs to change. Then attorney and political commentator Monique Pressley joins the conversation to examine the broader picture: Black women seeking political power in 2026, the barriers they continue to face, and the historical significance of this election cycle. This is about more than making history. It's about whether political representation can translate into change for Black women.

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Hot Topics: Boos, Backlash & "I'd Like to Go Home" : Trump's Brutal Weekend Sep 28, 2026

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Donald Trump went looking for friendly territory, but his weekend produced some awkward moments, from audible boos at the Texas–Tennessee game to a hot mic apparently catching him saying, "I'd like to go home."

Don breaks down the weekend, the White House's taxpayer-funded "public service announcements," and the political stakes with the midterms just 37 days away. Pus: Don speaks with veterans Pat Spearman and Jolly Good about the war with Iran, the growing backlash from veterans and the consequences of another prolonged American conflict.

And Keshia Lance Bottoms joins Don for a conversation about her campaign for governor of Georgia, the issues driving voters and what's at stake in one of the country's biggest 2026 races.

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Lemon LIVE at 5: New Evidence Blows Open Nolan Wells' Case. What Are They Not Telling Us? Sep 28, 2026

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New details are raising questions about Nolan Wells' death. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's autopsy found no water in his lungs or airways and documented head injuries, but left the cause and manner of death undetermined. A grand jury has declined to bring charges. Meanwhile, there are allegations that messages were deleted from Wells' phone after he last used it. Don examines what the findings establish, what remains unverified, and why Nolan's family is still demanding answers.

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Midterms 2026: Texans Are Fed Up After Years Of Greg Abbott Sep 27, 2026

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Don Lemon sits down with Democratic nominee for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa at Courier Texas' "On the Ballot" event in Houston.

Hinojosa makes her case to Texas voters and takes aim at Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's record, arguing that decisions made under his administration have left working families paying the price. She discusses affordability, public education, rising electricity costs, immigration enforcement and what she says she would do differently as governor.

With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa explains why she believes Texas voters are ready for a change and what's at stake in her race against Abbott.

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Lauren, We Need To Talk! Sex Scandal? Care To Explain? Sep 26, 2026

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Don Lemon and Jennifer Welch are back for another round of Welch's Lemonade. They're diving into the sexual misconduct allegations Lauren Boebert denies, while Karoline Leavitt takes her post-White House media tour on the road. Meanwhile, the White House is shutting out news outlets, Mike Waltz's social media follows are raising eyebrows, and the two weigh in on rumors about Sen. Markwayne Mullin and his alleged roommate. 🍋

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Exclusive: Ed Sheeran's Cousin Lays Into Him Over Macklemore Fallout Sep 25, 2026

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In an exclusive interview with Don, Jethro Sheeran unloads on his famous cousin, Ed Sheeran, amid the explosive fallout over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour.

Jethro calls Ed "selfish," "narcissistic" and a "coward," explains why he feels sorry for Macklemore, and even compares his cousin's actions to those of a "venomous snake."

But this feud goes much deeper than Macklemore. Jethro opens up about years of family tension and explains why he's speaking out against Ed now.

What really happened between the Sheeran cousins — and was the Macklemore controversy simply the final straw?

Watch Don Lemon's exclusive interview with Jethro Sheeran.

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