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HOT TOPICS | America in Crisis: Shutdown, Shootings & Pure Chaos - September 30th, 2025 Sep 30, 2025

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America is looking really embarrassing right now. Congress has just hours to avoid a shutdown, but MAGA is busy throwing tantrums instead of governing. Will Democrats hold the line, or fold under pressure? What does a shutdown actually mean for everyday Americans? Then we'll break down Pete Hegseth's cringey Quantico pep talk to the top generals, where he trotted out the same tired "anti-woke warrior" nonsense. 🙄 And finally, an update on the horrific weekend shootings. MAGA's silence is deafening now that one of the shooters may have been a Trump supporter. This episode is brought to you by Hexclad. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/lemon #hexcladpartner This episode is brought to you by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don't let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text "DON" to 511511 This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lemon

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LEMON DROP | Experts Are the New Influencers: Can Subculture Fix Social Media? Sep 29, 2025

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Don sits down with Joe Anthony and Walter Geer, the founders of Subculture, a new social media platform built for experts and thought leaders, to discuss why they believe experts are the new influencers, how the platform empowers creators to monetize their knowledge, and what sets it apart from traditional social media. They also talk about Blackweek, the culture-first economic forum and festival entering its second year. Check out Subculture here: https://www.subculture.co/

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Government Shutdown, Mass Shootings & Trump's Attempt to Send Troops to Portland Sep 29, 2025

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America feels like it's teetering on the edge. Tonight, Don breaks down all the chaos unfolding right now, from the looming government shutdown, to the near-daily horror of mass shootings, to Trump's threats of sending federal troops into cities across the nation. What comes next, how do we fight back, and most importantly, how do we stay sane when everything feels like it's unraveling? We're joined by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and writer Tim Wise to unpack the madness and chart a path forward together. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don't let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text "DON" to 511511 This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by Hexclad. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/lemon #hexcladpartner This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com

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LEMON DROP | Kamala Harris Exposes the Truth In Her New Book, 107 Days Sep 29, 2025

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Don shares his take on Kamala Harris's new book 107 Days, a raw, unfiltered account of chaos inside the Biden campaign and the truth Harris says the party didn't want told. From Gaza to Biden's decision to run again, Harris pulls no punches. Don breaks down what these revelations mean for Democrats and for Harris's own legacy.

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HOT TOPICS | Yet Another Shooting! White Men...Are You Okay?! - September 29th, 2025 Sep 29, 2025

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It's Monday morning, and the chaos from this weekend is still sinking in. Donald Trump now wants to send troops to Portland, Oregon, adding yet another city to his list of targets in this creeping police state. On top of that, we're reeling from two more horrific mass shootings, one at a church in Michigan and another at a waterfront bar in North Carolina. It's a lot to take in, but we're breaking it all down this morning, what it means for our democracy, our safety, and the future of this country. Grab your coffee, because we have a lot to talk about. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Don't let your rights be rewritten. Go to https://FFRS.US/school or text "DON" to 511511 This episode is sponsored by Ollie. Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to https://ollie.com/lemon and use code lemon to get 60% off your first box! This episode is brought to you by Hexclad. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/lemon #hexcladpartner This episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com

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Don Lemon On The Scene With Rep. Ilhan Omar Sep 28, 2025

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Don meets with Rep. Ilhan Omar for an in-depth conversation about the pressing issues of the moment. They discuss the current state of politics, the attacks Rep. Omar has faced from Donald Trump, and the bitter disputes dividing Congress across party lines. The conversation also turns to the situation in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there, as well as the upcoming New York City mayoral race and what it means for the future of Democratic leadership. It's a candid, wide-ranging discussion with one of the most outspoken voices in Congress.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Elon Musk & Steve Bannon In The Epstein Files! ~ With @TaraPalmeri  Sep 28, 2025

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It was always going to come back to the Epstein files, and now, the latest bombshells have dropped. Newly uncovered documents name Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Peter Thiel, raising big questions about their ties to Epstein's network. What do they have to say about it? And what does it mean that more and more of Trump's circle seems to be implicated? Tonight, Don is joined by journalist Tara Palmeri, who has been covering this story extensively, to break it all down. Plus, we'll hear directly from our Lemon Legends as they weigh in on this explosive moment. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. Thie episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/lemon for 60% off your first box of meals! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self.

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HOT TOPICS | Ex-FBI Director James Comey Indicted After Pressure From Trump - September 26th, 2025 Sep 26, 2025

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This morning, we're diving into the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, just days after Trump publicly said Attorney General Pam Bondi should prosecute him (and other political adversaries). What a coincidence, right? 🙄 We always knew Trump was petty, but this is next-level ridiculous. Once again, he's proving that in his world, loyalty matters more than the law, and anyone he deems "disloyal" will be punished. What does this mean for our justice system, and how much further can this circus go? We're joined by attorney Glenn Kirschner and lawyer, political commentator, and podcaster Katie Phang to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. Thie episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/lemon for 60% off your first box of meals! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self.

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Looming Government Shutdown & Hegseth's Military Meeting - September 25th, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

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The government shutdown looms, and the White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare mass firing plans in case Congress can't strike a deal. So, does MAGA actually want a shutdown? Do they care about the hundreds of thousands of people who could lose their jobs and livelihoods? From where we're standing, it sure doesn't look like it. Let's break down what this means for workers, the economy, and the future of our democracy. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/lemon for 60% off your first box of meals! Thie episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com

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HOT TOPICS | Trump's Kimmel Censorship FAIL! - September 25th, 2025 Sep 25, 2025

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Good morning from D.C.! This morning, Don is hosting a breakfast roundtable with friends of the show Reecie Colbert and Jack Cocchiarella, and it's a news-packed meal. On the table: Trump's failed attempt to censor Jimmy Kimmel, the devastating shooting at an ICE facility yesterday, and the looming government shutdown on Capitol Hill. Grab your coffee and join the conversation. You won't want to miss this one. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch. Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/DONLEMON. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.). Limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. This episode is brought to you by Ollie. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/lemon for 60% off your first box of meals! Thie episode is sponsored by Lean. If you want to lose meaningful weight at a healthy pace and keep it off... Add LEAN to your diet and exercise lifestyle. Get 20% OFF WHEN YOU ENTER LEMON at https://TAKELEAN.com

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