Don Lemon to launch 24/7 TV network in partnership with Swerve TV

American journalist Don Lemon is launching a 24/7 television network across linear and streaming platforms.

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David Urbanke

The Don Lemon Channel, part of Lemon’s company Lemon Media Network, will launch in partnership with FAST operator Swerve TV.

It includes twice-daily live programmes, daily news drops, archival shows and partner programming from the likes of The Monique Pressley Show, Josh the Progressive, Michael Fanone and Dr Frita.

Lemon said: “We built this network on the idea that people want the truth delivered straight without a corporate boss deciding what makes air. Almost 11 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.”

Steve Shannon, CEO of Swerve TV, added: “After more than a decade anchoring primetime on CNN, Don has built his own independent network for his more than 10 million followers across multiple platforms.

“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.”