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Don is joined by Reuters Chief National Security Reporter Phillip Stewart, Atlantic writer and friend of the show Tom Nichols, and independent reporter Jasper Nathaniel to break down the latest U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East. As tensions with Iran continue to rise, they discuss what this move really signals, whether escalation is inevitable, and how far this crisis could go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re examining the all too obvious fact that the system is collapsing. From a wildly unpopular war in Iran that keeps escalating, to an economy that feels like it’s held together with duct tape and denial, to airport chaos that somehow gets worse by the day, and now untrained ICE agents thrown into the mix, everything is unraveling at once. And yet, the people in charge keep insisting everything is great. How long can this actually continue? At what point does this chaos just become the new normal? This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to h...

Don sits down with Ibram X. Kendi, renowned author, professor, and leading scholar on race and discriminatory policy in the United States, to discuss his latest book and the ideas shaping this moment. They dive into how “great replacement” theory has been used by authoritarian movements to exploit fear, racism, and division in order to gain and maintain power. From historical context to modern-day politics, the conversation explores how these narratives spread, why they resonate, and the real-world consequences they carry. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re breaking down a situation that just keeps getting worse. The war with Iran continues to escalate, and the consequences are hitting hard, from rising gas prices to a weakening economy and growing instability at home. Meanwhile, public support is slipping fast. Polls show most Americans oppose the war and believe it’s making the country less safe, with approval numbers sinking as costs rise and the strategy remains unclear. So where does this go from here? How much worse can it get? And how long can this actually last? 🍋 This episode is sponsored by Shopify. See less ca...

Don takes a closer look at the growing disillusionment among some voters who supported Donald Trump expecting relief, change, or opportunity, and instead are facing more hardship. In this video, Don explores the gap between promises and reality, highlighting stories of voters who now feel left behind by policies they once believed would help them. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re diving into one of the strangest disconnects yet in the war with Iran. Donald Trump is out here claiming “productive” negotiations are happening… meanwhile Iran is basically saying: what negotiations? So what exactly are we supposed to believe here? Is this strategy, spin… or just a narrative that exists entirely in Trump’s head? We’ll break down the conflicting claims, the timing of these statements, and why some are questioning whether this is about diplomacy, or optics, messaging, and even market manipulation. Because right now, the gap between reality and rhetoric is getting very hard to ignore...

Don sits down with Mabel Kabani and Wren Woodson of @newsgirls.reports , both former 60 Minutes journalists who left legacy media to build something of their own. They discuss the shifting landscape of mainstream media, the internal changes and pressures at CBS, and why so many journalists are stepping away from traditional outlets. Most importantly, they break down the growing importance of independent media in a time when trust, access, and editorial freedom are all being tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re breaking down Donald Trump seemingly “TACO-ing” on the Iran war, and the timing has people asking some very serious questions. After days of aggressive threats and escalating rhetoric toward Iran, the sudden shift in tone is raising eyebrows. Was this a strategic retreat… or something else entirely? Many are now wondering: was this all about the markets? With stocks swinging and economic uncertainty rising, did this escalation, and now de-escalation, conveniently move the financial needle? Friend of the show, Anthony "Mooch" Scaramucci joins us to break it all down. War threats. Market moves. And a narrative that kee...

Don reacts to Donald Trump’s response to the death of Robert Mueller and calls it exactly what it is: vile, disrespectful, and beneath the office. Instead of showing basic decency for a longtime public servant, Trump chose to attack and celebrate in a moment that should have been about respect and reflection. Don breaks down why this matters, what it says about leadership, and how moments like this reveal the character of those in power. This isn’t about politics, it’s about basic humanity. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re diving into a wave of breaking chaos across the country. First, a terrifying situation at the airports, massive delays, long lines, and now tragedy. A jet collided with a truck at LaGuardia Airport, leaving two people dead and raising serious questions about safety and oversight. And what’s the response from Donald Trump? Sending ICE agents to airports. Because apparently, untrained, masked federal agents are now the solution to aviation crises. Then we turn to the escalating war with Iran. After threatening attacks on Iran’s power plants over the Strait of Hormuz, Trump is now wa...

Don and D. L. Hughley bring the heat in this unfiltered, anything-can-happen conversation. If you’re wondering what to expect from the upcoming tour, this is your preview, sharp, funny, and real. Buy tickets for upcoming DL + DL Shows: https://www.dlplusdl.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don and D. L. Hughley bring the heat in this unfiltered, anything-can-happen conversation. If you’re wondering what to expect from the upcoming tour, this is your preview, sharp, funny, and real. Buy tickets for upcoming DL + DL Shows: https://www.dlplusdl.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Lemon nation! Tonight Don is joined by Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California's 34th district to discuss the Iran War, what it's like grilling Tulsi Gabbard, & the latest with the Epstein files. Why did Trump call NATO members cowards? Will the pentagon receive their request of $200 Billion to fund this war? Join Don to find this out and much more! This episode is sponsored 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...

Don sits down with Ambassador John Bolton who served as Trump's national security advisor during his first term. Hear his thoughts on Trump's plan (or lack-thereof) for the war in Iran, Israel's targeting of journalists, Tulsi Gabbard's future in the Trump administration, and Joe Kent's resignation from a top counter-terrorism role.🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, we’re focusing on what the Donald Trump administration would rather you not be paying attention to: the Epstein files. After Democrats walked out of Pam Bondi’s closed-door briefing, frustration is boiling over and questions are only getting louder. What was said behind those doors? What’s being withheld? And why does it feel like more is being hidden than revealed? As new details continue to emerge around Jeffrey Epstein and the handling of these files, the calls for transparency and accountability aren’t going anywhere. Get your tickets for DL + DL Anything Goes with Don Lemon an...

Don sits down with journalist and friend of the show Ahmed Baba to break down the sheer insanity coming out of Washington right now. From the escalating war with Iran to a struggling economy, the chaos is everywhere, and then came the shocking testimony from Tulsi Gabbard, which appeared to directly undercut Donald Trump’s narrative. Don and Ahmed unpack what it all means, why the cracks are getting harder to ignore, and where this all could be heading next. 🍋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re cutting through all the noise coming out of Washington, the spin, the contradictions, and the nonstop BS from Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and the broader MAGA machine. From shifting narratives to statements that just don’t add up, the cracks are showing, and people are starting to notice. And tonight, we’ve got a special guest. Comedian and commentator D. L. Hughley joins Don to break it all down with his signature honesty and sharp perspective. This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to https://120Life.com—and use code DON for 20% off. Try it risk...

Donald Trump's unlawful and unnecessary war in Iran has already lead to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members, the deaths of over 170 Iranian girls, and hundreds of other deaths in countries throughout the middle east. The war is also causing economic chaos at a global scale. At home, gas prices have skyrocketed 96 cents per gallon since the start of the war, with this number rising almost daily. Don spoke with some Californians to hear what they have to say about the war and it's impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

This morning, we’re diving into the growing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and his administration. Gas prices are climbing, support for the war with Iran is slipping, and Americans are clearly not buying what they’re being sold anymore. Then came the testimony from Tulsi Gabbard, which raised serious questions, followed by more eyebrow-raising comments from Pete Hegseth. The messaging is falling apart, the contradictions are piling up, and people are finally starting to see through it. So what happens when the narrative collapses? And how much longer can this hold together? This episode is sponsored by 120Life. Go to h...

Don sits down with political strategist and friend of the show Mike Nellis to break down a day that somehow managed to be both chaotic and completely absurd.From Markwayne Mullin’s tense confirmation hearing to Tulsi Gabbard’s eyebrow-raising testimony, the serious cracks inside the administration are getting harder to ignore.And then… there’s whatever is happening in right-wing media right now between Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin. Yes, that controversy. You really can’t make this stuff up.Don and Mike break it all down, the politics, the dysfunction, and the pure circus of it all. ...