The Don Lemon Channel will Operate in Partnership with Swerve TV and Feature Daily Live Content as well as Curated News and Opinion
LOS ANGELES, September 4, 2026 – Emmy-winning journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Don Lemon today announced the launch of The Don Lemon Channel, a new 24/7 television network available across linear and streaming platforms. A flagship offering of Lemon’s growing media company, Lemon Media Network, The Don Lemon Channel will be launched in partnership with Swerve TV, a leading operator and distributor of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.
“We built this network on the idea that people want the truth delivered straight without a corporate boss deciding what makes air,” said Don Lemon. “Almost eleven million followers later, they are still asking for more. So, we are giving them more. More hours, more voices, and now a channel on their televisions. That is what America is demanding. We go where the audience is.”
The Don Lemon Channel includes twice-daily live programs, daily news drops, archival shows and partner programming from other independent voices such as The Jim Acosta Show, Josh the Progressive, The Monique Pressley Show, Michael Fanone and Dr. Frita.
“After more than a decade anchoring prime time on CNN, Don has built his own independent network for his more than 10 million followers across multiple platforms,” said Steve Shannon, CEO, Swerve TV. “The Don Lemon Channel brings even more reach to his award-winning reporting and commentary, as well as to a cadre of other high-frequency, independent news voices.”
Swerve TV has established a track record of launching successful streaming channels, including its most-recent partnership with Scott Galloway for The Prof G Channel. Swerve TV also operates and distributes Swerve Combat and Swerve Women’s Sports.
About Lemon Media Network
Lemon Media Network (LMN) is an independent media company founded by Emmy-winning journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon, built around honest, fearless conversations about the news, politics and culture shaping America. Its flagship program, The Don Lemon Show, launched in 2024 and streams live every weekday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Facebook and Twitch, with audio available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart. The Don Lemon Show has won Webby Awards for Best Video Podcast Host, including the People's Voice Award, and four NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding News and Information.
LMN also publishes Don's written commentary on Substack and operates Lemon Nation, a paid membership community offering subscribers live Q&As, exclusive programming and direct interaction with Lemon. The company produces live programming and experiences, including the DL+DL "Anything Goes" tour with comedian DL Hughley and Don Lemon Live: New Orleans New Year's Eve, an annual broadcast from Frenchmen Street.
For more information, visit: https://donlemon.com/
About Swerve TV
Swerve TV is a multi-platform media company that operates Swerve Women’s Sports and Swerve Combat, free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels available in 80% of US and Canadian households. The company also recently launched The Prof G Channel.
Swerve TV’s channels are available on more than 20 distributors including Amazon Prime Video, Fubo, Google TV, LG Channels, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Sling, TiVo, Xumo Play, DIRECTV, TCL TVs, and Zeam.
For more information, visit: https://swerve.tv/
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