The Don Lemon Show
LEMON DROP | CBS Cancels ‘60 Minutes’ Trump Deportation Story Just Before Broadcast
22 Dec 2025
Don breaks down the explosive reporting surrounding CBS chief Bari Weiss pulling a planned 60 Minutes segment, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the journalism world. Don also highlights the courage of reporter Sharyn Alfonsi, who spoke out forcefully against the move in a blistering internal critique, raising urgent questions about editorial independence, corporate pressure, and the future of one of the most trusted names in American journalism. What does this say about the direction CBS is taking? Who gets to decide what stories the public is allowed to see? A necessary conversation about media power, integrity, and the cost of speaking truth inside legacy newsrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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