The Don Lemon Show

On today's episode, Don is joined by former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton to discuss American involvement in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the looming threat of a second Donald Trump presidential term. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Biden’s Administration “Objectively Pro-Hamas” 05:30 - Israel Begins Infiltration of Gaza 09:10 - Gaza being a “High rise refugee camp” 14:03 - The Necessity of Eliminating Hamas 15:57 - Aid to Ukraine & Continuing Conflict 20:24 - France Considering Sending Troops 24:16 - Bolton on a Second Trump Term 27:34 - Trump & Biden Being Unfit for Presidency 29:40 - Project 2025 32:17 - Trump’s Immunity Claims 35:28 - Fulton County Case 37:09 - Trial Delays and Politicization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by The View co-host Sunny Hostin for an in depth look at the latest developments in Trump's criminal trial and the recently announced presidential debate. They discuss the college protests, weight loss, and Sunny's new book, "Summer on Highland Beach: A Novel." WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a personal look at the actor's life after leaving The Daily Show. They discuss the current state of news and comedy's growing role in politics. Don confronts Roy about his performance at the White House Correspondents dinner, and in turn receives a heartfelt apology.  WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Post Daily Show Life/Consuming Media 08:30 - Being Associated with The Daily Show 09:09 - Leaving The Daily Show 19:20 - The Media Landscape/Political Satire 25:00 - Joking About Donald Trump and Politicians 31:56 - Should comedians be held responsible? 34:38 - White House Correspondents Dinner 38:02 - Crossing the Line in Comedy 44:30 - Racism in Comedy 48:07 - Roy Wood Jr.’s favorite comedians 50:05 - Kendrick /Drake Beef 54:27 - Black Men Supporting Trump 56:00 - Coming up for Roy Wood Jr. 56:30 - Roy’s Apology to Don Lemon’s mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with Comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef for a HEATED discussion about Israel and the situation in Gaza. They dive into the presidential election, Biden's support for Israel, & the responsibility of the American media. What should Biden do? Is American perception of the conflict shifting? Tune in to find out! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Situation in Rafah 02:43 - Is Israel being held to account? 04:27 - What about October 7th? 06:50 - Biden's Support for Israel 10:25 - Is Israel an "apartheid" regime? 13:45 - What should Biden and U.S. politicians do? 18:26 - Can the aid be used by Hamas? 19:08 - Origins of Hamas 22:15 - Peace Deal 23:43 - U.S. / Israel Relationship 27:05 - Presidential Candidates Supporting Israel 29:05 - Trump on Biden's Israel Policies 31:28 - Generational Gap on Gaza and Israel 32:50 - Hillary Clinton's Statements 35:10 - College Protests 36:50 - Bassem's Family 38:05 - Why does Bassem Youssef resonate with so many? 41:25 - Polling and Voting 43:05 - Zionism 45:30 - How has this affected Bassem's career? 46:40 - The future of the media 47:15 - Media Coverage of College Protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Brian Stelter and @MeidasTouch Legal Analyst Dina Doll to discuss the latest news around Trump's criminal trial. Will any of this impact the election? What can we expect with the next witness? Tune in to find out! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by the Host of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur to dive into the biggest updates in the Trump criminal trial and the Gaza Protests. Will Trump get a mistrial? Are democratic elites to blame for the delays in Trump's trial? Tune in to hear all about it. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with Dan Abrams, Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and Host of NewsNation's Dan Abrams Live. They dive into the latest updates in the Trump Trial drama, Stormy Daniels, and the campus protests. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by The View Co-host and EGOT winning actress Whoopi Goldberg to get an in depth look at her new book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me." Whoopi opens up about her grief following the loss of her mother and brother, and her journey to becoming the influential figure she is today. She discusses her childhood, struggles with drug use, her incredible weight loss & how she landed the role on Star Trek. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with the Office's Rainn Wilson to discuss his childhood and his journey with spirituality. They dive into drug use, the New York Knicks, and Rainn's connection with Dwight Schrute. Check out Rainn's podcast @SoulBoom WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with NY Law School Adjunct Professor and Retired NY Supreme Court Justice Diane Kiesel and Former New York City Prosecutor & Criminal Defense Attorney Paul Callan to discuss the latest in Trump's criminal trial. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Eiglarsh and Host of The Luke Beasley Show @LukeBeasley to discuss the latest in the Trump criminal trial. What is Trump hoping for? Will he see jail time? Who is Trump considering for VP? The panel discusses all this and more! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz and Dr. Jen Golbeck of the University of Maryland. Two of the foremost experts on the Internet, AI and the Far Right today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho to discuss the situation in Gaza, the rise of anti-semitism and racism, and their new book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein for an inside look at the state of the U.S. economy, price transparency, and support for unions. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by David Pakman of The David Pakman Show to discuss the latest updates in the Gaza protests at college campuses and Trump's Immunity trial. They dive into the 2024 third party candidates, stacking the court, and even TikTok. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with NYU Marketing Professor and Host of The Prof G Podcast, Scott Galloway for a deep dive into the campus protests, youth in America, and the former president's many legal woes.  Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with Mehdi Hasan for a fiery discussion about the campus protests and the crisis in Gaza. They talk about the generational divide in current politics, anti-semitism in America, and the state of the Supreme Court.  Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Campus Uprisings for Gaza 04:46 - Is This A “Genocide?” 08:30 - The Generational Split of Support for Israel/Palestine 11:35 - Are Jews Held to a Different Standard? 14:09 - October 7th 15:14 - Anti-Semitism on the Rise 18:24 - The Possibility of Consensus 23:41 - Should Columbia University’s President Resign? 26:10 - Protests at the Democratic National Convention 28:07 - Mehdi on the Presidential Election 31:17 - Calling for Sonia Sotomayor to Step Down 34:45 - Reflecting on Don’s Interview with Elon Musk 38:42 - Don & Mehdi on Transitioning Platforms 41:25 - Btw, Mehdi Hasan Loves Marvel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell of @bulwarkmedia to discuss the latest case before the Supreme Court and the political influences on Trump's voters. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Ben Meiselas from @MeidasTouch to dive into the latest updates on the Trump Trial. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon visits the campus protests at NYU to get an in person look at the unfolding crisis. He talks to students and teachers to get their perspective. But what do YOU think? Let us know in the comments! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Tara Setmayer, Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project and Resident Scholar at the UVA Center for Politics, and Renato Mariotti, former federal prosecutor and Host of the It's Complicated podcast. They dive into the latest news around Trump's Trial. Will he see jail time? What's coming next on the trial front? Tune in to find out! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trumps hush money trial is set to begin in New York today, after jury selection was completed last week. We speak with CNN analysts Bakari Sellers and Paul Callan about what to expect from the finalized jury, opening statements, and whether or not the former President will take the stand.  Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with the host of the 10% Happier Podcast and former ABC News Journalist Dan Harris for a personal look at his struggles with anxiety and his journey to finding happiness. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Switching from Reporter to Mindfulness Advocate 04:13 - Substance Abuse & Beta Blockers 06:02 - The Challenge of Happiness 12:45 - Toxic Positivity & Social Media 16:48 - Dan's 360 Review 19:09 - On Meditation 23:08 - The Meditation Industry 25:53 - Being a Buddhist 27:52 - The Role of Media 32:22 - The Craziness of the Trump Trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran and Israel traded blows over the weekend, threatening to draw the Middle East into a broader conflict as the war in Gaza rages on. We speak with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Rula Jebreal, an award-winning journalist and visiting professor at The University of Miami, where she teaches Propaganda and Genocide – about what’s next in the Middle East. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with world famous astrophysicist and Host of the StarTalk Podcast, Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss Climate Change, conspiracy theories, and the rise of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project Tara Setmayer, MeidasTouch Contributor Adam Mockler, and Legal AF host and Former Manhattan Chief Assistant DA Karen Friedman Agnifilo to discuss the current state of Trump's criminal trial. Did he fall asleep at his trial? What is his strategy and where does he go from here? Tune in to find out! Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Legal Analysts Jeffrey Toobin and Dina Doll to take a look at the start of jury selection for this unprecedented moment in history - the first time a former or current president is sitting trial in a criminal proceeding. What can we expect? Will we ever see Trump behind bars? Toobin and Doll dive into this and more. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down for a no punches pulled debate with some of the biggest names of the online left, David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, and The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur. They spar on Gaza, commiserate on Trump, and attempt to find common ground on Biden.  If you enjoyed this, tune in at 7pm for a live discussion with Don about the episode. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost 30 years after the trial of the century that divided America. OJ Simpson has passed away from cancer. Don talks with legal analyst and author Jeffrey Toobin about OJ’s Legacy and his landmark trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger for a scathing look at the current state of the Republican party. They dive into the upcoming election, misconceptions around the economy, and Trump's latest fundraising attempts to combat his legal woes.  Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is claiming a fundraising victory after Saturday’s Palm Beach event. But where is this money coming from? Trump’s billionaire buddies may still be willing to back the former president, but middle and lower income Americans are less convinced. Don Lemon is joined by Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger to discuss. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon is joined by Texas State Representative James Talarico and Former GOP Oversight Committee Spokesperson Kurt Bardella for a no holds barred discussion on Trump and the current state of the Republican Party. They take a look at Biden's achievements and give an inside look at the role of christianity in the world of MAGA. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Trump Selling Bibles/Support from the Christian Community 08:14 - Joe Biden's Faith/Support for Transgender Awareness 11:53 - Trump & "Project 2025" 14:56 - Trump using the "Insurrection Act of 1807" 18:27 - What Are Democrats Doing? 19:18 - Trump/Biden Debate 20:48 - Biden's Accomplishments 25:10 - Can Biden Win the Election? 28:10 - Future of Abortion Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, a third party candidate is set to play spoiler for a presidential election, this time it's RFK Jr.  But which candidate is he screwing over? Biden or Trump? You be the judge.  Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's aides have finally kicked off a formal VP vetting process. But who is he going to pick? Don's take may surprise you.  Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS -- NY Attorney General Letitia James is demanding Trump's bail bond provider Don Hankey submit proof his company is good for Trumps $175 million dollar bond. Is the former President in PERIL? Don discusses with Ben Meiselas of @MeidasTouch. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with actor, comedian, and author, D.L. Hughley for a raw and unfiltered look into his life and career. They discuss D.L.’s new projects, the war in Gaza, Donald Trump, and D.L.’s ongoing conflict with Mo’Nique. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 03:22 - Conflict with Mo'Nique 08:15 - Having Daughters 11:26 - Being Outspoken About Politics 13:18 - Joe Biden and the Turmoil in Gaza 21:42 - Support for Biden/Issues with Trump 22:55 - DJ Khaled and Gaza 25:09 - Support for Trump in the Black Community 31:12 - Running for Office 33:33 - D.L.'s Personal Life and Childhood 37:27 - Having Doubts 39:07 - Talking Things Out in America 43:23 - What's Next for D.L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield for an inside look at the mounting war in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and continued support for Ukraine. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Israel and Ceasefire 03:11 - Hamas 03:58 - Public Sentiment on Gaza 05:13 - Deal for a Ceasefire 07:27 - U.S. Relations with Israel 08:04 - Rafah 09:46 - Bridging the Gap Between Opposing Sentiments 12:21 - UN Position on Israel 13:51 - Crisis in Sudan 18:33 - Support for Ukraine 20:03 - Ambassador's Upbringing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sit's down with business mogul, investor, and Shark Tank personality Kevin O'Leary for a no-punches-pulled interview. In it they discuss O'Leary's plans to buy Tiktok, Former President Donald Trump's legal woes, and even the Ozempic craze. Subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow for more! Listen to the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Purchasing TikTok 02:25 – Concerns About TikTok’s Chinese Ownership 07:15 – Rewriting the Algorithm and the Sale of TikTok 10:30 – Platforms Being Owned By One Person 13:49 – Situation with X 15:51 – Donald Trump 24:42 – Donating to the Trump Campaign 29:06 – Streaming Media 33:36 – Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with Comedienne and Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique and her husband Sidney Hicks to talk about her journey through the entertainment industry. They discuss pay disparities for black women in Hollywood and some of Mo'Nique's ongoing conflicts with other industry professionals. Names are dropped and people are called out, but this is Mo'Nique's story, and she is here to tell it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon and Kara Swisher dive into the Elon Musk interview, the tech world, and Swisher’s new book, Burn Book. Purchase Kara Swisher’s book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Burn-Book/Kara-Swisher/9781982163891 Make sure to rate and review the show. And subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow on Youtube for more! -- Follow on Socials: Instagram & TikTok Website: donlemon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Watch on X It’s the interview everyone is talking about. Don Lemon sits down with Elon Musk to discuss matters ranging from hate speech to DEI to the great replacement theory. This is just the first of many interviews to come on The Don Lemon Show. Don will welcome a variety of guests and newsmakers, with topics spanning everything from social issues and race to pop culture and current events. Make sure to rate and review the show, as well as to subscribe to @TheDonLemonShow on YouTube for more! -- Follow on Socials: Instagram & TikTok Website: donlemon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Watch on X Follow on Socials: Instagram & TikTok Website: donlemon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices