After building an audience of nearly 11 million followers across digital platforms, Don Lemon is expanding his independent media operation into television.
The former CNN anchor is launching The Don Lemon Channel, a free, ad-supported streaming television network in partnership with Swerve TV. The channel will be available across streaming and linear platforms.
Programming will include two live shows each day, daily news updates, archived content and programming from other independent voices, expanding the operation beyond Lemon’s existing digital shows.
Lemon has spent the years since leaving CNN building his own media company and audience across platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Substack. Lemon Media Network reported more than 10 million followers by May 2026.
The new channel represents another step in the growing shift toward independent media personalities building audiences and distribution outside traditional television networks.
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