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Displaying all articles tagged:
Don Lemon
what we know
Mar. 18, 2024
What Elon Musk Told Don Lemon About Ketamine, Racism, and Trump
The contentious interview, which prompted Musk to cancel Lemon’s X contract, covered ketamine, hate speech, and much more.
By
Chas Danner
pivot
Mar. 17, 2024
Don Lemon on How Elon Musk Whacked His X Contract
The former CNN host tells Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway that Musk didn’t like being confronted with facts.
By
Intelligencer Staff
lemon dropped
Mar. 13, 2024
Elon Musk Killed Don Lemon’s Show on X After Ugly Interview
Musk dropped their deal after a tense interview in which Lemon reportedly asked about his alleged ketamine use.
By
Matt Stieb
good-bye
June 27, 2023
Don Lemon Sure Has Thoughts About His Firing From CNN
The former anchor seems to blame his ouster on conflicting principles, rather than a series of controversies.
By
Claire Lampen
and
Tariro Mzezewa
not just tucker
Apr. 28, 2023
This Week’s Media Massacre: A Roundup
Networks pushed out top talent and companies from Disney to BuzzFeed imposed brutal layoffs in a dizzying series of cuts.
By
Matt Stieb
stop the presses
Apr. 24, 2023
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s Same-Day Demise
Two cable-news divas finally get kicked to the curb.
By
Shawn McCreesh
media
Apr. 24, 2023
Don Lemon Fired From CNN After Guests Revolt
The longtime host was unceremoniously dropped in the aftermath of misogynistic comments and behavior.
By
Benjamin Hart
the media
Apr. 5, 2023
Don Lemon Is Reportedly a Misogynist Off-Camera, Too
A new report details the CNN host’s alleged threat to a colleague after she got the job he wanted reporting abroad.
By
Matt Stieb
stop the presses
May 18, 2022
The Most Powerful Person in Media Missed the Media Power Person Party
But his model mom, Maye Musk, was there.
By
Shawn McCreesh
our country
May 31, 2020
Don Lemon Calls Out Friends for ‘Sitting in Your Mansions’ and Ignoring Protests
“Have some moral courage and stop worrying about your reputation and your brand.”
By
Devon Ivie
racism
Aug. 1, 2019
There Is No ‘Racial Divide’
Racism isn’t about disagreement or failed diplomacy, as CNN’s debate question suggests. It’s about exercising power.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
interesting times
Nov. 2, 2018
Andrew Sullivan: Can the Republic Strike Back?
Trump’s anti-democratic impulses have shaped American public life for two years now. Election Day is a chance to shift that dynamic.
By
Andrew Sullivan
twitter
Oct. 29, 2017
Roger Stone Says He’ll Take Twitter to Court Following Permanent Ban
The longtime Trump adviser was kicked off the platform after threatening CNN journalists on Friday.
By
Chas Danner
don lemon
Feb. 27, 2015
Don Lemon Now Just Interviewing Farm Animals
Just call him Don Llamon.
By
Jessica Roy
don lemon
Feb. 3, 2015
Don Lemon Uses Vaccine Discussion As an Excuse to Tweet Shirtless Selfie
That’s a smallpox scar, bud.
By
Jessica Roy
don lemon
Jan. 12, 2015
Do Not Let Don Lemon Near the Drones
Some friendly advice.
By
Jessica Roy
don lemon
Jan. 8, 2015
Don Lemon to Shocked Muslim Human-Rights Lawyer: ‘Do You Support ISIS?’
“Did you just ask me if I support ISIS?”
By
Jessica Roy
cable news news
June 5, 2014
CNN Seriously Comparing Bowe Bergdahl to Brody From
Homeland
From the network that brought you supernatural Flight 370 theories.
By
Joe Coscarelli
stupid things
Mar. 20, 2014
CNN Now Wondering If Flight 370 Disappeared Into Black Hole or Bermuda Triangle
Or maybe a
Lost
episode?
By
Caroline Bankoff
stupid things
Mar. 17, 2014
CNN Introduces Supernatural Flight 370 Theories
There’s only so much breaking news.
By
Joe Coscarelli
bachmann aggression overdrive
Aug. 17, 2011
Michele Bachmann’s Security Crew Is ‘Physically Aggressive’
Not a major surprise.
By
Caroline Bankoff
party chat
June 28, 2011
Gay Celebs Answer the ‘So Now Are You Going to Finally Do It?’ Question
We put the marriage pressure on Cheyenne Jackson, Don Lemon, and Johnny Weir.
By
Bennett Marcus
gays
May 16, 2011
CNN Anchor Don Lemon, Phoenix Suns President Rick Welts Come Out of the Closet
Big day for gay people in traditionally closeted fields.
By
Chris Rovzar