The Handoff
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The love viewers witness between CNN’s Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo in the handoff between their shows each night is real. Now they’re stepping out from behind the anchor desk for a weekly conversation where nothing is off limits. With no broadcast clock to hold them back, Chris and Don talk politics and get personal.
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Introducing The Handoff
The Handoff
05/11/21 • 1 min
The love viewers witness between CNN’s Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo in the handoff between their shows each night is real. Now they’re stepping out from behind the anchor desk for a weekly conversation where nothing is off limits. With no broadcast clock to hold them back, Chris and Don talk politics and get personal. Exclusively on Apple Podcasts.
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The Mom Episode
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09/23/21 • 24 min
Don and Chris open up about how their mothers have shaped their lives. They discuss the blessings, as well as challenges that come with caring for aging parents. And Chris's mom makes a surprise appearance after celebrating her 90th birthday.
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I Love You More Than Pecan Pie
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08/19/21 • 17 min
Don and Chris talk about what’s next for Afghanistan and then turn to the home front for the latest on the battle against Covid. Don also catches Chris up on his latest TV obsession: “White Lotus”.
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Don, Mom, and “Bonus Son”
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07/08/21 • 21 min
Don and Chris reflect on the 4th of July. For Don, the holiday marks the first time he is seeing his entire family in person since the pandemic—including his mother, Katherine Clark, who joins him for this episode. For Chris, the 4th is a day to think not only about independence but also interdependence, and how our connectedness is our greatest strength.
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This is a 24/7 Relationship
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06/14/21 • 25 min
A quick chat on TV every night isn’t enough, so Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo are continuing their lively and unfiltered conversations off the TV for a new series on Apple Podcasts, every week.
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Emotionally Exhausted
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07/01/21 • 21 min
Chris and Don have covered tragedies and disasters around the globe, including the building collapse in Surfside, Florida. They talk about telling difficult stories, the emotional toll, and taking care of their mental health in this week’s episode of The Handoff.
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The Dungeon Master and Mr. Spock
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07/15/21 • 26 min
Chris and Don talk about vaccine hesitancy, concerns about the Delta variant, and Don’s upcoming town hall with President Biden. Plus, they debate billionaires going to space and have a surprising revelation: one of them is a huge Dungeons and Dragons fan.
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There Aren't A Lot of Lemons
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06/24/21 • 26 min
In this episode, Chris and Don reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth and a recent Supreme Court ruling. They also talk about the decisions that go into starting a family.
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Read the Room
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10/14/21 • 25 min
This week, Don and Chris tackle free speech and the controversy over Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special. They also discuss how Democrats may already be jeopardizing their chances in 2024.
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A Champion and a Lemon
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07/22/21 • 27 min
Is anyone going to watch the Olympics? Don talks to sports reporter Cari Champion about who and what to look out for at this year’s delayed Games. They discuss how fans, marijuana, and racism have already made the Tokyo Olympics one to remember.
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The episode title 'Introducing The Handoff' is the most popular.