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Tonight, we break down the growing economic pain being felt across the country and the policies that are making it worse. Gas prices are soaring, recession fears are rising, and millions of Americans are struggling just to afford the basics. Yet Donald Trump told reporters he doesn't spend much time thinking about the financial situation of everyday Americans. Yeah…that's pretty obvious. Tonight, we'll share exclusive footage of lawmakers reacting to those comments and discussing the growing frustration boiling across the country. But the criticism goes beyond rhetoric. Trump is now reportedly pushing the DOJ toward a settlement tied to his IRS lawsuit, raising new questions about whether taxpayers could ultimately be left footing the bill. And then there's the White House ballroom project, which was initially pitched as something that wouldn't cost Americans anything, but now appears likely to come with a public price tag after all. At a moment when people are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, and fill up their gas tanks, many Americans are asking the same question: whose interests are actually being prioritized right now? This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves." 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 brought to you by Helix. Go to helixsleep.com/DON for 27% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! 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.

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Don sits down with friend of the show Mike Nellis to talk about one thing Donald Trump just cannot seem to quit: Barack Obama. Obama appeared in Texas alongside James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa who are running for Senator and Governor of the state. Can Obama's popularity and political influence actually help Democrats break through in Texas? At the same time, Trump continues firing off late-night Truth Social posts about Obama, keeping a years-long fixation alive long after Obama left office. Why is Trump still so focused on him? Is it politics, insecurity, strategy… or all of the above?

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This morning, we break down the growing economic pain being felt across the country and the role Trump's policies are playing in it. Gas prices are soaring, the cost of living keeps climbing, and recession fears are growing fast, with many Americans increasingly worried about what the next year could bring. People are struggling to afford basic necessities, and frustration is boiling over. Meanwhile, Donald Trump told reporters he doesn't think about the financial situation of everyday Americans. Yes, Donald, that is painfully apparent. So how bad is the economy really getting, who's being hit the hardest, and what happens if things keep spiraling in this direction? This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves." 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 brought to you by Helix. Go to helixsleep.com/DON for 27% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you!

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Tonight, we break down the state of the American economy, and for a lot of people, things are feeling bleak. Inflation remains high, recession fears are growing, and millions of Americans are struggling just to keep up with the cost of basic necessities. Add in rising gas prices fueled by ongoing tensions and conflict abroad, and the pressure on everyday people keeps building. So how much worse could this get, and who's actually paying the price? Then we pivot to the growing movement around sports and political protest. Calls are intensifying for athletes to boycott SEC events in states pushing racist redistricting plans that weaken Black political representation. Can sports create real political pressure? And could athlete activism actually move the needle? Tonight, Don is joined by activist and Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson and sports journalist Jemele Hill to break it all down. This episode is brought to you by Helix. Go to helixsleep.com/DON for 27% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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 sponsored by "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves." 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. 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

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This morning, we break down the growing fallout from the latest redistricting battles and the mounting concerns about efforts aimed at weakening Black political representation across the country. From Tennessee to other states now pursuing similar strategies, the fight over congressional maps is becoming one of the biggest political stories heading into the midterms. Civil rights advocates warn these moves could dramatically reshape representation and voting power for years to come. So what exactly is happening, why are these battles escalating now, and what could it mean for the future of the midterms, and American democracy itself?We are joined by Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, Anti-racism educator and author Tim Wise, and Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin.

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Tonight, we dive into the controversy surrounding the recent roast of Kevin Hart. Critics say the event crossed the line into vulgarity, sexism, and racism, while others argue that nothing should be off-limits in comedy. So where is the line? Did it go too far? Don is joined by Chelsea Handler and Sheryl Underwood, who both participated in the roast, for a candid conversation about comedy, culture, free expression, and why these debates seem more heated than ever. This episode is sponsored by "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves." 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 brought to you by Helix. Go to helixsleep.com/DON for 27% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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

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Good morning, Lemon Nation 🍋 A lot to unpack this morning. Iran has responded to Donald Trump's latest proposal with a new set of demands that Trump is already calling "unacceptable." So where does this go from here? Are we heading toward another escalation just as people were hoping tensions might cool down? Meanwhile, the redistricting battles continue to intensify across the country, with growing concerns about what these fights could mean for voting rights, representation, and the future of the midterms. And then there's the growing hantavirus scare. Cruise passengers have finally been released, but 17 Americans are now being quarantined in Nebraska after possible exposure, and at least one American passenger has already tested positive. Health officials say this is not another COVID situation, but considering the history of our current healthcare officials, many people are understandably anxious. This morning, we're joined by journalist Aaron Parnas to break it all down. This episode is sponsored by "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves." 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 brought to you by Helix. Go to helixsleep.com/DON for 27% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! This episode is sponsored by Lean. Get started with 20% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit https://takelean.com enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you 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

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Another chaotic week is in the books, and the stakes just keep getting higher. From growing economic anxiety and rising costs to new polling showing increasing concerns about Donald Trump's mental fitness for the presidency, Americans are asking serious questions about where the country is headed. Meanwhile, the fallout from the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act is already playing out in Tennessee, where Republicans pushed forward a redistricting plan to dismantle the state's only majority-Black district. And Tennessee is just the beginning. Similar fights are emerging across the country, raising alarms about representation, voting rights, and what the midterms could look like moving forward.

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In this special Mother's Day conversation, Don sits down with the woman who knows him best, his mom 💛 The two share heartfelt stories, laughs, and reflections on family, life, and the bond that shaped Don into who he is today. A special celebration of moms everywhere and the people who keep us grounded no matter what.

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In this special Mother’s Day conversation, Don sits down with the woman who knows him best, his mom 💛

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