LEMON DROP | Mike Nellis on Trump and the State of American Journalism

Good afternoon Lemon Nation! We come to you tonight with breaking news in relation to Donald Trump, Jeffery Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. Journalist Michael Wolff says that the President was weighing a pardon for Maxwell, who was arrested by the FBI in July 2020 for allegedly helping Epstein run his sex-trafficking ring. How is MAGA responding? Will this make a difference? Also, Don sits down for an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. She tells us about the on going ICE raids, Trump, Ted Cruz, federal aid, and more. On top of all that, we have our Lemon Legends on the show! Tune in at 5pm EST for Don and the Legends to break this all down! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAGA is melting down over the new Superman movie because, apparently, telling the story of an immigrant who fights for truth and justice is now “woke.” Never mind the fact that Superman has always been about immigration, inclusion, and standing up for the little guy. But when the story doesn't center them, MAGA calls foul. We’re breaking down the absurd outrage, the history they conveniently ignore, and what this says about the right’s favorite buzzword. Spoiler alert: Superman’s values haven’t changed, they’re just not yours, MAGA. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Lemon sits down with strategist Mike Nellis for a sharp, unfiltered look at the headlines dominating the week. From Trump’s failures in Texas amid devastating floods to the troubling state of American journalism, Don and Mike cut through the noise to break down what really matters and what the media’s missing. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Don live to break down the disastrous "Big Bullsh*t Bill" and what its passage means for everyday Americans. They’ll dive into Jeffries' fiery, record-breaking speech on the House floor, his battle against Trump’s destructive agenda, and his vision for the future of the Democratic Party. From healthcare cuts to climate rollbacks, there’s a lot at stake. Tune in for a candid, no-nonsense conversation about where we go from here. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The media failed us, again. As catastrophic floods devastate Texas, news outlets are tiptoeing around the obvious: the Trump administration’s massive cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service helped set the stage for this disaster. People are suffering, communities are underwater, and still, the hard questions go unasked. Why the silence? Why the double standard? It’s time to call it what it is: a failure of leadership and a failure of accountability. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas floods are devastating, but where’s the outrage? In past administrations, the media was quick to criticize the government’s disaster response. So why the relative silence now, especially as Trump’s massive cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service come into focus? We’ll break down the media’s glaring double standard. Then, we dive into a bizarre and disturbing headline: Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok, is reportedly praising Hitler. How did this happen, and what does it say about the future of AI oversight? Don is back this morning, and there’s a lot to unpack. Buckle up. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/donlemon and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Right now, Beam is offering UP TO 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder for my listeners. It’s a limited time offer and the perfect way to overcome that exhaustion and stay in the fight every day. Go to shopbeam.com and use code LEMON at checkout. This episode is brought to you by Wild Alaskan. Go to wildalaskan.com/LEMON for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catastrophic floods have devastated parts of Texas, and they’re exposing the dangerous reality of Trump’s cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service. Could better preparation and funding have made a difference? We’ll break down what’s happening on the ground, what the administration failed to do, and what this means for future disasters. Don is still out, but Tara Setmayer is stepping in to host this urgent and important conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam Bondi fumbled the bag, big time. First, the Trump administration promised the Epstein files were coming. Now? Suddenly… the famed Epstein Client List doesn't exist? Make it make sense. We’ll break down the timeline of this bizarre reversal and what it means. Plus, we turn to the heartbreaking floods unfolding in Texas. How bad is it, and what’s being done to help? Don is out today, but the brilliant Katie Phang is stepping in to guide us through it all, with a special guest appearance from Jack Cocchiarella. Buckle up, it’s going to be a ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Evening Lemonheads! The DOJ and FBI have concluded that Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list" and did indeed take his own life. MAGA is NOT happy, and they want answers. Not only is MAGA upset, but Elon Musk has once again taken to X to throw gas on the fire. On top of THAT, Elon also claims to be forming a new political party called the "America Party." How will this feud end? And how did both of these men contribute to the devastating flooding in Texas? Join guest host Clay Cane, friend of the show Francesca Fiorentini, and producer Peter at 5pm to break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Morning Lemon Nation! We are following a few stories today. First, the tragic flooding in Texas which caused over 80 deaths and dozens missing. How did they get the forecast so wrong? IS DOGE to blame? Also, Trump and Elon's feud has heated up once again leading to more "Epstein List" accusations and strife in the MAGA world. The girls keep fighting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices