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This morning, we're diving into the latest controversy from Trump's UFC spectacle on the White House lawn. After a fighter took a shockingly offensive, below-the-belt swipe at Michelle Obama, he's now scrambling to explain himself, and the excuse is somehow even more insulting, leaving a lot of people furious and rolling their eyes. This episode is sponsored 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 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. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning, Don is joined by Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino from Status to break down the latest shakeups in the media world. New ratings suggest CBS is struggling under its new leadership, raising big questions about what audiences actually want and whether chasing political favor comes at the expense of journalistic credibility. What does this mean for the future of mainstream media, the fight for independent journalism, and the next chapter for news? This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lately, we've been shown several examples of what this country used to be and what it has fallen to. Last week at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago you could feel what it's like to have a president and first lady who care deeply about this country and the people in it. Huge stars showed up to celebrate, some of the best musicians alive sung in celebration, and large crowds gathered to witness American history. Contrast that with a president who only cares about himself, his image, vanity construction projects, and keeping us distracted as possible from the havoc he is wreaking at home and abroad. The Qatari Prime Minister seems to agree as he snubbed J.D. Vance in Switzerland, ignoring him completely ahead of Iran peace talks. Join Don and comedian Jay Jurden to do one thing that always helps to deal with this administration: mock them. 🍋 This episode is sponsored by FFRF. Visit https://ffrf.us/don or text DON 511511 to join or learn more. Because freedom belongs to all of us. Text Fees May Apply This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to https://helixsleep.com/don for 20% off Sitewide and 25% off Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses This episode is sponsored 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 brought to you by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your 20% discount and free rush shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don looks back at the biggest stories making headlines from the star-studded opening of the Obama Presidential Center and Michelle Obama's pointed remarks, to JD Vance's uncomfortable appearance on The View, Ashley St. Clair's latest Elon Musk bombshells, and Kamala Harris weighing in on what comes next...including the question everyone is asking: 2028?Join us as we break down the week's biggest moments and look ahead to the stories that could shape the week to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Yusef Jackson, President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, for a powerful conversation about the true meaning of Juneteenth and why its lessons are more urgent than ever. Jackson reflects on the long struggle for freedom, reminds us that power never concedes without a fight, and warns that rights once won can also be taken away. From economic racism to the ongoing fight for equality, he explains why the freedoms so many Americans enjoy today were built on the sacrifices and courage of Black Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with legendary actor Ben Vereen for a conversation about his new production, The Gray House, and the enduring importance of preserving Black history. At a time when the current administration is working to erase or diminish parts of America's past, Vereen explains why protecting these stories isn't just about honoring history, it's about protecting the truth for future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Knicks are NBA champions, but should they head to the White House? After James Dolan announced the team plans to visit, questions are already swirling: Is the entire team on board, and what does that visit mean in today's political climate? Tonight, Don breaks it all down, along with the powerful message of hope, democracy, and unity from today's opening ceremony at the new Obama Presidential Center. Michelle Obama had some words for Donald Trump! This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee for an unfiltered conversation about politics, culture, and the battle for democracy. They discuss the star-studded opening of the Obama Presidential Center, why Trump's America 250 celebrations struggled to attract A-list talent, the state of mainstream media, the road to 2028, and even revisit some of their own past disagreements. It's an honest, funny, and wide-ranging conversation you won't want to miss. 🔥 This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Don for a special 2pm ET livestream with journalist Michael Weiss as they unpack the latest developments in Iran and the proposed U.S.-Iran agreement. Is this deal a genuine breakthrough, or are both sides simply declaring victory after a costly conflict? Are we actually in a worse off position than we were before the war began? Don and Michael break down what's in the deal, what's missing, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The secrets. The lawsuits. The Elon drama. In this jaw-dropping first installment, former MAGA influencer and Elon Musk ex, Ashley St. Clair joins Don Lemon for a candid conversation about MAGA, Elon Musk, and what really happens when your private life becomes global news. But the biggest bombshell? Ashley reveals information that could have serious implications for Don's own case against Musk. You won't want to miss this one. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for a hilarious, unfiltered look at the state of the nation. From the absurd UFC spectacle taking over the White House to the big questions facing Democrats, nothing is off limits. Because sometimes, when the news cycle is this ridiculous, laughter is the only way to survive it. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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 NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Don sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss the White House's so-called "media offenders" list, a blatant attempt to intimidate and discredit independent journalism. Brian is on the list himself, but he says the effort may have an unintended consequence: boosting the very voices the administration is trying to silence. This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices