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Is Don Lemon redefining what a Black journalist can be? artwork

Is Don Lemon redefining what a Black journalist can be?

Rooted
S2 E3222:20
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Paris Alston sits down with longtime journalist Don Lemon for a candid conversation about truth‑telling in a political era that punishes it. Lemon opens up about his arrest during immigration‑crackdown coverage, his complicated evolution since Ferguson, and why his new partnership with comedian D.L. Hughley works despite — or because of — their disagreements. Together, they unpack what it means to be a Black journalist navigating bias, backlash, and a media landscape where credibility is constantly under attack. Rooted is brought to you by our sponsor, Britebound—helping middle and high school students to explore their passions, try out career paths, and make confident decisions about their future. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/britebound  Subscribe to the Rooted YouTube channel:    •GBH News Rooted  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMQKK3_a14M1bsOL7ggcASlMGbvdGrbptFollow Rooted on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rootedgbh Listen to Rooted on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0hVZTdc7MUcV1ctFZeGHa2 Follow Rooted on Threads https://www.threads.com/@rootedgbh Follow Rooted on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@rootedgbh Subscribe to the Rooted newsletter https://www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/gbh-news-rooted Support GBH and help shape a future where facts matter, stories unite us, and everyone has access to quality media. Join us. Fund the Future: https://bit.ly/FundtheFutureYT

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