The Don Lemon Show

Tonight, we’re diving into the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the First Amendment, including efforts to chill journalism and punish reporters covering public protests, a troubling trend that goes far beyond partisan politics.
Then we pivot to the ongoing ICE crisis, following the nationwide fallout from the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, which has sparked widespread protests and calls for accountability.
Joining Don to break it all down is Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, bringing sharp insight into both the constitutional crisis and the human cost of federal enforcement policies.
Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! 🍋

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Don sits down with author, journalist, and Pivot podcast host Kara Swisher for a candid conversation about his recent arrest and what it signals for the future of free speech and freedom of the press in America. They dig into the growing pattern of intimidation toward journalists, the chilling effect these moments can have on reporting, and why a free press is essential, especially when power is being challenged. This isn’t just about one incident; it’s about what happens when journalism itself is put on trial.
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Tonight, Don is joined by Joy Reid for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on free speech and the targeted intimidation of Black journalists. This isn’t random. It’s strategic. And it’s dangerous.
Then we dig into the latest bombshell revelations from the Epstein files, where the political implications just keep getting darker. And yes, we’ll also break down the very pointed political messaging that showed up on the Grammy Awards stage this weekend because culture is speaking, whether politicians like it or not.

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Don is on the move this morning, so Katie Phang is guest hosting to bring you all the breaking news of the day. We’re diving into Donald Trump’s attacks on TPS protections for Haitians, the raid in Fulton County, and of course, the latest bombshells from the Epstein files that just won’t stop coming.

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Don sits down with Brian Tyler Cohen to break down everything that happened and why it should worry everyone who cares about free speech and a free press. From targeting journalists for doing their jobs to chilling signals sent to newsrooms nationwide, this isn’t just about one incident. It’s about the dangerous precedent being set, who benefits from it, and what comes next if it goes unchecked. 🍋
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