Jacob Ward's Warning | Has A.I. Gone Too Far?!

After Trump’s big Rose Garden moment announcing sweeping new tariffs, the stock market did what it does best in a panic: plummet. Investors aren’t buying the “Liberation Day” branding—and neither are we. Don breaks down the economic fallout from yesterday’s announcement, the real-world impact on American consumers and businesses, and whether Trump just declared a trade war on the U.S. economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with Owner and CEO of Hickory Nut Gap farm Jamie Ager to dive into the impacts Trump policies are having on the farming community. The Trump administration axed two pandemic-era programs that earmarked millions of dollars for schools and food banks to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. Consider the implications… Yes, Hickory Nut Gap Farm will be hurt by this move… But so too will underprivileged kids. It’s not hyperbole to say children will go hungry because of this Project 2025 fantasy. Tune in for a conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is calling it Liberation Day—but for the economy, it might be more like Detonation Day. Today, he’s rolling out sweeping new tariffs, and economists, business leaders, and everyday Americans are bracing for impact. Will this move tank the stock market? Spark a trade war? Or trigger the kind of economic chaos that hits wallets nationwide? Don goes live to break down what these tariffs mean, who gets hurt, and whether this is strategy—or just more political spectacle with real-world consequences. Join us, Lemon Nation. The stakes just got higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there Lemon Nation! A.I. is getting more advanced by the day. But is it going too far? Journalist Jacob Ward joins us to break down the impacts of recent developments in A.I. Are more people in danger of losing their jobs to A.I. bots? Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For once, there’s some good news for the Dems. Wisconsin voters just delivered a major win in the Supreme Court race—despite Elon Musk throwing his money at it, the people proved elections can’t be bought. And Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech? Finally, a Democrat standing up and doing something with real conviction. But before we get too comfortable, let’s talk about the clouds on the horizon: today is “Liberation Day”—Trump’s tariff blitz is officially underway, and the economic uncertainty is already setting in. Hope is real—but so is the chaos. This morning Don is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air, the one and only Larry Wilmore, to unpack the drama surrounding Amber Ruffin’s sudden cancellation from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What does this say about who gets a platform in political comedy? Why are certain voices still considered too “risky” for the establishment? And how do comedians navigate the fine line between truth-telling and staying invited to the table? Smart, sharp, and unfiltered—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Cory Booker took to the floor with a surprise filibuster—and it’s got everyone talking. Is this a bold stand for democracy, or political theater with no real payoff? Don breaks down what prompted Booker’s marathon speech, what he’s fighting for, and whether this move will shift the conversation—or just fade into the noise of a chaotic week in Washington. Join us live as we unpack the message, the moment, and the stakes. Lemon Nation, it’s time to dig in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Hillary Clinton finally been vindicated? In a sharp new New York Times op-ed, Hillary Clinton delivers a scathing critique of the Signal-gate scandal—and she’s not pulling punches. After years of being dragged through the mud over her emails, the MAGA crowd’s sudden silence (or spin) is as hypocritical as it is infuriating. But beyond the double standard, the real issue is national security. Tune in for Don's take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. is deporting people straight into El Salvador’s brutal prison system—and now the administration has admitted it made at least one mistake. But how many others have been swept up without due process, without evidence, and without a chance to defend themselves? This morning, Don breaks down the disturbing truth behind these deportations, the human cost of these policies, and what it says about where our immigration system is heading. Tune in, Lemon Nation. This one matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don sits down with writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine Jim Rutenberg to dive into Trump's relationship with the media. Is the press still free? Or has Trump damaged it beyond repair? And how did this all start? Join Don and Jim to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices