Best The Vile Files Podcasts (2025)

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Lawrence: Pardoning history’s biggest drug dealers proves Trump doesn’t care about drug trafficking 42:38

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Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats demand the Pentagon release the boat strike video. Also, Donald Trump proposes a health care plan that the ACA already delivers. Plus, a federal judge rules the grand jury documents in Ghislaine Maxwell's New York case be unsealed. And a primary school teacher in Malawi shares his firsthand experience of the K.I.…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA Break-up: Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. Donald Trump - December 9th, 2025 1:11:55

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Tonight we’re diving into the ongoing feud between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump, a very public breakup that lays bare just how deeply MAGA is fracturing from within. Once one of Trump’s loudest defenders, MTG is now openly distancing herself from the former president...and he is not taking it well.This is more than political drama, it’s …

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LEMON DROP | It Has Always Been About White Supremacy, Never Economy Anxiety 42:19

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Don sits down with friends of the show Wajahat Ali and Joy Reid to talk about the current political climate and the pervasive, deeply entrenched system of white supremacy that continues to pit working-class Americans against one another.Together, they explore what real solidarity looks like, how communities can resist being manipulated, and what it…

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump & MAGA's Takeover Of Mainstream Media - December 9th, 2025 1:08:26

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This morning we’re breaking down the growing and deeply alarming effort by MAGA forces to take control of mainstream media. From corporate shakeups to strategic acquisitions to coordinated pressure campaigns, the signs are becoming harder to ignore. They want to reshape the news in their own image and silence anything that challenges their narrativ…

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Lawrence: If Trump hasn’t called you a ‘terrible reporter’ then you’re not doing your job 38:48

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Tonight on The Last Word: Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year. Also, The Washington Post reports Donald Trump pardoned dozens of accused of drug-related crimes. Plus, MS NOW reports Kash Patel’s girlfriend asked FBI security detail to drive home her allegedly drunk friend after partying. And Rep. Marjorie Taylor G…

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LEMON DROP | Donald Trump's Comments About Somali Immigrants Were Racist & Vulgar! 40:24

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Check out this conversation from last week, where Don sits down with Tommy Christopher to break down the latest media shakeup and the Warner Bros. Discovery/Netflix deal, a move that could reshape the entire media landscape. What does it mean for journalism, entertainment, and the future of news?They also dive into Donald Trump’s recent comments ab…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Shocking, Inhumane ICE Detentions Getting Worse! - December 8th, 2025 56:07

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Tonight, we confront the shocking reality of the ICE detentions that continue to surface. Each new piece of footage is more inhumane than the last, revealing conditions that no person should ever be subjected to. This is cruelty on full display, and it’s getting worse. Don breaks down how far this system appears willing to go, and what we can do to…

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LEMON DROP | Donald Trump's Vile, Racist Comments are UNACCEPTABLE! 17:46

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Don addresses the recent disgusting rhetoric from Donald Trump, starting with him calling a reporter “Piggy,” and escalating into a full-on racist tirade targeting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants.It’s vile. It’s dangerous. It’s racist. And it is absolutely unacceptable from anyone, let alone the president.Don breaks down why this rhe…

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HOT TOPICS | Milo Yiannopoulos Calls Right Wing Media Personalities Gay?! - December 8th, 2025 1:10:31

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This morning we’re diving into the chaos sparked by Milo Yiannopoulos, who is now accusing several right-wing influencers and media personalities of being gay, comments that are already leading to threats of legal action.But beneath the spectacle lies a bigger question: What is it with MAGA’s constant, obsessive fixation on the LGBTQ community? Fro…

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Hegseth faces calls to resign over boat strikes, Signalgate 42:03

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Tonight on The Last Word: Questions grow amid shifting stories of boat strikes. Also, health care premiums are set to spike in the new year. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Donald Trump “has been right” on tariffs. And U.S. Foreign Service reports historically low morale. Rep. John Garamendi, Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, Rep. Melanie …

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Another Epstein BOMBSHELL! - December 5th, 2025 1:19:08

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It’s Friday, and tonight we’re unpacking a massive week of news because the Epstein story just took another seismic turn. Earlier today, a Florida judge ordered the release of the Epstein grand jury transcripts, a stunning development that could reveal who knew what and who may have helped shield Epstein for years.This comes just days after the Hou…

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LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Is So HATEFUL! 25:55

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Don sits down with attorney Dina Doll to break down the latest news surrounding the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect arrest, investigating MAGA conspiracy theories, how Trump has been hateful since the very beginning, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lemon Media Network

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth & The Economy...Everything is Worse Than You Think 1:18:26

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This morning we’re taking a hard, honest look at the state of the country. The economy is wobbling, unemployment is skyrocketing, families can barely afford groceries, and yet the Trump administration continues to insist we’re living in the “strongest economy ever.” The disconnect couldn’t be more insulting.Meanwhile, the Hegseth Venezuela boat str…

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Lawrence on Hegseth boat strike: 'There was no war and there was no fog' 42:59

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Tonight on The Last Word: After a classified briefing on the Sept. 2 boat strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner says he believes the survivors of the first strike were “incapacitated.” And Donald Trump’s tariffs are negatively impacting U.S. businesses. Sen. Mark Warner, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Rep. Brendan Boy…

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LEMON DROP | They Are All Acting Like CRIMINALS! 27:55

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Don sits down with journalist and friend of The Don Lemon Show Ahmed Baba to break down all the major news of the day. They dive into the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, where questions of war crimes and accountability continue to grow.They also unpack the newly released images from Epstein’s island, discussing wha…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Pete Hegseth: Secretary of WAR CRIMES?! The Scandal Keeps Getting Worse 1:32:44

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Tonight we’re breaking down the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, a story that just keeps getting darker. Was it a war crime? Many experts say yes. Others are calling it outright murder. But the biggest question remains: Will anyone in this administration ever face accountability? The answers so far aren’t reassuring…

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LEMON DROP | Why Is Trump So Afraid Of The Epstein Files?! 14:26

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Don sits down with Congressman Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, to discuss the newly released photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s island. House Democrats unveiled the material this week, and the images are both creepy and unsettling.Don and Congressman Garcia break down what these visuals show, why they matte…

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HOT TOPICS | Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump & RFK Jr: Drunk, Dumb & Dangerous! 1:14:54

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This morning we’re breaking down the biggest news of the day, and the chaos is only growing. The Venezuela boat strike scandal continues to engulf Pete Hegseth, and now a newly released Pentagon report says Hegseth’s signal-gate mess put U.S. troops at risk. Things are looking very bad for him, but of course, Donald Trump is doing what he always do…

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Lawrence: Trump heightens insanity of war-mongering as Epstein island images released 40:55

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Tonight on The Last Word: House Oversight Democrats release new Epstein material. Also, Donald Trump dismisses affordability concerns as a “con job.” Plus, Democrats call for an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s strike orders. And a K.I.N.D. scholarship student is “fighting for her freedom.” Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Adam Smith j…

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LEMON DROP | 'People Are Getting Screwed In This Economy!' 27:02

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Don is joined by friend of the show and Democratic strategist Mike Nellis for a lively breakdown of the news of the day. They dig into the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, unpack the newest economic numbers and what they mean for the country, and even squeeze in a little football talk along the way. Learn more about…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | BOMBSHELL News: Hegseth, Venezuela, & Never-Before-Seen Epstein Island Photos 1:08:16

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Tonight we’re diving back into the Epstein scandal because it is far from over. Today, House Democrats released never-before-seen photos and videos from Epstein’s island in the U.S. Virgin Islands… and “creepy” doesn’t even begin to describe them. The material raises even more questions about who visited, what happened there, and how much has been …

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LEMON DROP | Rep. Jimmy Gomez on Hegseth, Trump, & Affordability 28:41

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Don sits down with Rep. Jimmy Gomez to dig into all the major news of the day, and there’s a lot to cover. They break down the latest developments in the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal, Trump’s latest pardon, and the growing sense of lawlessness radiating from the administration.Rep. Gomez also walks Don through the new legislation he’s intr…

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HOT TOPICS | Bad Day For MAGA: Donald Trump & Pete Hegseth EXPOSED! - December 3rd, 2025 1:15:05

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This morning we’re diving into the latest wave of bad news crashing down on MAGA, and it’s getting harder for them to hide the cracks. The job numbers came in far worse than expected, blowing a hole in Trump’s economic talking points. And meanwhile, the Hegseth Venezuela boat strike scandal is refusing to fade, no matter how many confusing excuses …

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Lawrence: Hegseth's story on boat strike hinges on a new ‘fog of war’ lie 43:07

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Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats are fired up after a close race in the Tennessee Special Election. And Democrats call for an investigation into Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth's strike orders. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Robert Garcia, and Sen. Adam Schiff join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for M…

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LEMON DROP | Was the Venezuela Boat Strike a War Crime or Murder?! 32:03

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Don sits down with Michael Cohen to break down all the news of the day, and there is a lot to unpack. From the absurd, shifting explanations surrounding the Venezuelan boat strikes to today’s absolutely batshit crazy cabinet meeting, the chaos inside the Trump administration is on full display.Don and Michael dig into the dysfunction, the contradic…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | That Cabinet Meeting Was A SH*TSHOW! - December 2nd, 2025 1:09:21

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Tonight we’re breaking down the absolutely batshit crazy cabinet meeting that unfolded today, a meeting so chaotic, disjointed, and surreal it felt like satire… except the American people actually have to live with the consequences.They still can’t settle on a unified story about the Venezuelan boat strikes. The explanations keep shifting by the ho…

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HOT TOPICS | White House in Chaos Over Pete Hegseth's Venezuela Boat Strike - December 2nd, 2025 1:09:26

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This morning we’re diving back into the rapidly escalating Venezuela boat strike scandal and the White House’s increasingly desperate attempts to shield Pete Hegseth from the fallout. Despite the spin, despite the conflicting stories, the core question remains the same: Did Hegseth’s actions constitute war crimes or even murder?Legal experts say ye…

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Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie 42:55

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Tonight on The Last Word: Fallout grows over a report of Pete Hegseth’s alleged order to “kill everybody.” Also, Rachel Maddow’s latest podcast, “Burn Order,” explores the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. And Amanda Gorman takes on a new role as a UNICEF Ambassador. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rachel Maddow, and Amanda Gorman join Lawrence O’…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Did Pete Hegseth Commit War Crimes? - December 1st, 2025 1:04:04

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Tonight we’re diving into all the major stories of the day, and the chaos is piling up fast.First, did Pete Hegseth order the second Venezuelan boat strike? The White House can’t seem to get its story straight, and the conflicting explanations are only raising more questions. If these reports are true, we’re looking at actions that many experts say…

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LEMON DROP | Time To Boot Pete Hegseth! 14:20

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Don breaks down the explosive reporting on the Venezuelan boat strikes and the allegation that Pete Hegseth may have ordered that everyone on those vessels be killed. If true, national security experts are already calling it what it is: a war crime.Donald Trump now claims he did not know about the order, but that excuse raises even more questions. …

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HOT TOPICS | Is Pete Hegseth a War Criminal?! - December 1st, 2025 1:03:43

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This morning we’re diving into the explosive reporting surrounding the Venezuelan boat strikes and the disturbing allegation that Pete Hegseth may have ordered that everyone on those boats be killed. If true, many experts are already calling this a potential war crime with massive legal and political consequences.So what actually happened? Who gave…

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Preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order” 9:33

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Rachel Maddow’s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It’s story that reveals how an executive order authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the powerful players who engineered it, and the burn order that tried to erase it from history. Stay right here to listen to a special pre…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is The MAGA Spell Breaking? - November 28th, 2025 46:17

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Tonight, Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for some much needed post-Thanksgiving laughs. MAGA has been in full meltdown mode lately, stumbling from crisis to crisis, and the cracks in Donald Trump’s once unshakable grip are getting harder to ignore.Has Trump’s spell finally broken? Is the end of MAGA actually near? Or is this just th…

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Callous Response to D.C. Shooting - November 28th, 2025 21:53

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This morning we begin with the heartbreaking news that one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. has now passed away after the horrific attack near the White House. But even in a moment like this, Donald Trump is doing what he always does, using a national tragedy to push his own agenda and turn the focus back onto himself. Instead…

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2 National Guard members in critical condition after D.C. shooting 43:21

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Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are divided on how to handle health care and affordability. Also, 21 states sue over Donald Trump’s SNAP cuts for legal immigrants. And Trump faces legal resistance. Ken Dilanian, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Nicole Santa Cruz, Sister Simone Campbell, Marc Santia, Rob D'Amico, and Skye Perryman join Jonathan Capeh…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: National Guard Members Shot Outside White House! 1:07:06

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Tonight’s livestream opens with breaking news out of Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were killed in a shooting near the White House. We’re joined by friends of the show Jolly and Michael Fanone to break down what we know so far, how something like this could happen, and what we can expect next from those in charge. This is a deve…

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HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, & Pete Hegseth: The Grinches Who Stole Thanksgiving 54:00

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It’s Thanksgiving Eve, a time meant for joy, family, and connection, yet far too many people are trying to replace that spirit with fear. From Donald Trump’s continued attacks on Democratic lawmakers who simply reminded military members of their legal obligations, to the inhumane and heartbreaking ICE detentions unfolding across the country, the mo…

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Lawrence: Congressional Republicans are stuck with Donald Trump. And they know that it's hopeless. 44:07

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Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP is distancing from an increasingly unpopular Donald Trump. Also, the Justice Department refuses to release the files in the Tom Homan bribery probe. Plus, six Democrats tell the military not to follow unlawful orders. And USAID workers sue Elon Musk over illegal DOGE firings. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Adam Schiff, a…

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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Is Donald Trump Booting Kash Patel?! - November 25th, 2025 50:00

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Tonight we’re digging into some fresh reporting that could signal more cracks inside MAGA world. Donald Trump may be considering removing Kash Patel as FBI Director. The White House is denying it, but… we’ve seen this movie before. Could this be the start of yet another MAGA ouster? And what does it say about the growing instability around Trump?Th…

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HOT TOPICS | MAGA Is So Desperate! - November 25th, 2025 54:50

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Good Tuesday morning Lemon Nation. Today we dive further into the desperation that is sweeping across the MAGA landscape. Several of Trump's political retribution campaigns are failing and he's grasping at straws to assert his power in new ways. What does Pete Hegseth have to say about Mark Kelly? Will any other politicians join MTG in defying Trum…