This is Gavin Newsom And, This Is The End Of The Free Press With Don Lemon
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Mar 20, 2026 
Don Lemon, veteran broadcast journalist known for his CNN years and The Don Lemon Show, reflects on his rise from local reporting to prime-time prominence. He discusses leaving CNN, rebuilding online, his Elon Musk interview fallout, concerns about media consolidation, arrests and threats to press freedom, and risks to fair elections. Short, candid, and provocative.
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Use Therapy And Medication To Rebuild After Public Fallout
- Seek therapy and, if needed, medication after traumatic career changes to regain stability and clarity.
- Don used a therapist and later antidepressants, which helped him enjoy life, cook, and reconnect with family.
Elon Musk Interview Led To Contract Fallout
- After CNN Don negotiated digital rights and spoke with Elon Musk about hosting on X; the deal promised editorial control but collapsed after the Elon interview.
- The interview covered Musk's public statements and later became grounds for contract cancellation.
One Interview Doesn't Define Journalistic Integrity
- Don aimed to model civil disagreement by interviewing Elon and holding him accountable while keeping journalistic independence.
- He argued a body of work, not a single interview, defines a journalist's credibility.