Podcast Summary: Scrolling with Hayley – Don Lemon ARRESTED: Why It Matters More Than You Think (Ep. 225)

Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: January 31, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode marks the final installment under the Nightly Scroll name, with Hayley Caronia announcing her show’s move to a new noon time slot and a rebrand to "Scrolling with Hayley." Hayley dives into the arrest of Don Lemon, connecting dots between activism, media, and funding sources, and explores ramifications for journalism and free speech. She then unpacks related protests, reactions from the sports world, “woke” criticism, Sydney Sweeney’s “MAGA Barbie” controversy, an odd prison break attempt, and viral protest moments—all through her signature sharp, unapologetic conservative lens.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Show Move Announcement & Rebranding

[00:00–02:45] Hayley announces that the “Nightly Scroll” is ending and will relaunch as “Scrolling with Hayley” at noon following Dan Bongino’s show on the same platforms. The content and tone remain “the same old show you know and love.”

2. Don Lemon Arrested: The Breakdown

What Happened

[02:45–04:30] Don Lemon was arrested at his hotel (in LA, for acts in MN), after failed attempts by the Feds to get an arrest warrant approved through various judges and eventually securing one through a grand jury indictment.
Four people arrested: Lemon and Georgia Fort (both journalists), plus Treherne Jean Cruz and Jamel Lindell/Lydell Lundy (activists/political candidates). Hayley asserts that NBC’s “journalist” label is misleading for all but Lemon and Fort.

Bush Foundation Connections

[05:05–06:30] Cruz and Fort are both Bush Foundation fellows—an organization unaffiliated with the Bush political family, but connected to the 3M company. The fellowship offers $150,000 grants purportedly for “leadership skills,” which Hayley frames as “paid activism” supporting BLM-related activities.

Hayley’s Analysis on Press & Protest

[07:05–09:25] Lemon claims journalistic protection, not protest participant; however, Hayley points out he actively disrupted a church service for an interview, calling it “ambushing the pastor.”
Don Lemon’s attorney: “Don has been a journalist for 30 years...The First Amendment exists to protect journalists…” ([08:00])
Hayley: “That is not what Don Lemon was doing. The protesters stormed into the wrong church service, and Don Lemon interviewed the wrong pastor.” ([09:15])

Broader Implications and “Nobody Above The Law” Standard

Hayley highlights the Biden DOJ’s “double standard,” referencing arrests of pro-life activists and parents at school boards, arguing: “their boy set the standard.” ([10:20])
Warns of possible property destruction due to protester unrest.

3. National Protest Trends and Notable Arrests

[11:15–14:00] NYPD arrested ~65 protesters who entered a Hilton hotel, organized by “Planet Over Profit,” a group Hayley calls “Marxist.”
Dante de Blasio (son of former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio) was among those arrested; Hayley riffs on the troubled children of prominent Democrats for comedic effect.

4. Left-Wing Mobilization & Rhetoric

Kathy Griffin’s Comments and “Team MAGA”

[12:51–14:44]
Kathy Griffin (clip): “It’s time to talk to your neighbors... find out if they're MAGA or not. Sorry, but we have to know who's on our team and start to plan.” ([13:36])
Hayley lambasts conflation of border enforcement with “concentration camps,” and the notion of neighbor surveillance as “scary.”

5. Sports World Reactions & The "Woke Mob"

NBA, Timberwolves and Athlete Political Leanings

[15:25–22:50]
Knicks’ Gershon Yabusele: “We're talking about murders here. These are serious matters. The situation must change...” ([15:59])
Timberwolves' statement on Minnesota events met with online backlash for being “too vague,” lacking explicit calls like “ICE OUT” – demonstrating the impossibility of appeasing activist critics.
Hayley uses the children’s book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as an analogy for escalating progressive demands: “It’s never enough. These woke mob liberals are exactly like the mouse in that book.” ([21:11])
Sports polling: Most NBA/WNBA players lean Democrat or Independent; Hayley interprets “independent” as a cover for conservative beliefs due to perceived pressures.

Super Bowl “Patriotism”

[23:45–25:48]
Praises Budweiser’s Americana ad for “150 years,” notes the lingering Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney backlash.
“Will I ever drink Bud Light again? No, I will not be caught dead with Bud Light.” ([25:40])

6. Sydney Sweeney as "MAGA Barbie" and Cancel Culture

The Cosmopolitan Interview

[26:15–29:45]
Sweeney’s American Eagle ad leads to accusations of white supremacy; she declines to answer politics questions directly:
- Sydney Sweeney: “I can’t make everyone love me. I know what I stand for.” ([28:57])
Hayley admires Sweeney’s refusal to bow to the mob: “She is staying out of politics and she's much happier and more successful for it.” ([29:45])

7. United Healthcare CEO Jailbreak Plot (Comic Relief)

The Attempted Jailbreak

[30:17–33:38]
A Minnesota man attempted to break the United Healthcare CEO out of jail, armed with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork, while posing as an FBI agent.
Hayley jokes, “What was he planning on doing with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork?” ([31:40])
The man is charged with impersonating a federal officer. Updates: murder charges with death penalty potential dismissed, but the defendant faces possible life sentence if convicted.

8. Ben Cohen (Ben & Jerry’s) Commentary

Abolish ICE & “Activism by Ice Cream”

[38:28–40:16]
Ben Cohen: “We all live in Minneapolis now because Minneapolis is only the beginning of what they have in mind... ICE must be defunded and disbanded.” ([39:00])
Hayley responds with sarcasm about producing ice cream for political protest: “Blasphemy instead. No more ice cream. Just some blaspheming.” ([40:16])

9. Viral & Humorous Protest Moments

Batman Protester at Council Meeting

[42:05–42:44]
Man in Batman costume delivers an emotional plea against ICE before council; Hayley jokes at the spectacle: “They can’t look me in the eye. They can't see your eyes. You’re wearing a mask.” ([42:44])

“Who Would You Rather Date?” & Protester Interviews

[44:17–45:39]
Man-on-the-street bit: Women pick a hunky ICE supporter over a “safe liberal with blue hair,” even if they're against ICE.
Protesters can’t articulate why they oppose ICE, struggle to define “fascism,” feeding into Hayley’s point about uninformed activism.

Comedy Skit: “Dressed as ICE”

[47:02–47:56]
Satirical video riffing on ICE agent stereotypes and confusion over winter gear vs. law enforcement.

10. Wholesome & Light-Hearted Finish: Snow and Pets

Checking on Neighbors & Viral Pet Videos

[48:03–49:14]
Sweet viral clip: caring neighbor shares oatmeal with an elderly man snowed in and out of power.
Hayley: “Just a nice reminder to check on those people that might not have someone to check on. So wholesome.” ([49:10])
Ends with adorable videos of dogs and a cat dealing with deep snow for comic relief.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Hayley Caronia [08:15]: “That is not what Don Lemon was doing. The protesters stormed into the wrong church service, and Don Lemon interviewed the wrong pastor.”
Kathy Griffin [13:36]: “It’s time to talk to your neighbors, find out if they’re MAGA or not. Sorry, but we have to know who’s on our team and start to plan.”
Gershon Yabusele [15:59]: “We're talking about murders here. These are serious matters. The situation must change.”
Sydney Sweeney [28:57]: “I can’t make everyone love me. I know what I stand for.”
Ben Cohen [39:00]: “A brazen, arrogant, masked, militarized force, loyal only to Trump and immune from prosecution. Submit or be murdered. Video them and be murdered... ICE must be defunded and disbanded.”
Batman Protester [42:16]: “I am disgusted by each and every one of you.”
Hayley Caronia [49:10]: “Just a nice reminder to check on those people that might not have someone to check on. So wholesome.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:00 – Intro & Show Move Announcement
02:45 – Don Lemon Arrest Overview
05:05 – Activist/Journo Background & Bush Foundation
08:00 – Lemon’s Attorney Statement
11:15 – Hilton Protest & NYC Arrests (incl. de Blasio’s son)
12:51 – Kathy Griffin’s Mobilization Remarks
15:25 – NBA, Timberwolves Statement, Athlete Backlash
23:45 – Super Bowl Ads & Budweiser Americana Riff
26:15 – Sydney Sweeney “MAGA Barbie” Controversy
30:17 – Attempted Prison Break with Pizza Cutter
38:28 – Ben Cohen’s ICE Commentary
42:05 – Batman Protester
44:17 – “Who Would You Rather Date?” Man-on-the-Street
45:39 – Protesters Struggling to Explain ICE Protest (“Let her cook”)
47:02 – “Dressed as ICE” Comedy Skit
48:03 – Oatmeal & Neighbor Snow Rescues
49:45 – Dog and Cat Snow Videos

Overall Tone and Takeaways

Hayley’s signature blend of snark, skepticism, and cultural critique shapes the episode. She positions Lemon’s arrest not merely as a legal event, but symbolic of broader culture war dynamics—media bias, activist funding, double standards, and pressures on public figures to acquiesce to outrage mobs. Woven through are comedic asides, sarcastic analogies, and several viral clips lampooning protest culture and the demand for ideological purity. The episode closes with warmth—a call to community care and some wintertime animal cuteness, emphasizing that amidst political chaos, small acts of kindness endure.

Recommended for: Listeners interested in conservative commentary, political and culture analysis, and a punchy, humorous skewering of current events.

Podcast Summary: Scrolling with Hayley – Don Lemon ARRESTED: Why It Matters More Than You Think (Ep. 225)

Host: Hayley Caronia
Date: January 31, 2026

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Show Move Announcement & Rebranding

[00:00–02:45] Hayley announces that the “Nightly Scroll” is ending and will relaunch as “Scrolling with Hayley” at noon following Dan Bongino’s show on the same platforms. The content and tone remain “the same old show you know and love.”

2. Don Lemon Arrested: The Breakdown

What Happened

[02:45–04:30] Don Lemon was arrested at his hotel (in LA, for acts in MN), after failed attempts by the Feds to get an arrest warrant approved through various judges and eventually securing one through a grand jury indictment.
Four people arrested: Lemon and Georgia Fort (both journalists), plus Treherne Jean Cruz and Jamel Lindell/Lydell Lundy (activists/political candidates). Hayley asserts that NBC’s “journalist” label is misleading for all but Lemon and Fort.

Bush Foundation Connections

[05:05–06:30] Cruz and Fort are both Bush Foundation fellows—an organization unaffiliated with the Bush political family, but connected to the 3M company. The fellowship offers $150,000 grants purportedly for “leadership skills,” which Hayley frames as “paid activism” supporting BLM-related activities.

Hayley’s Analysis on Press & Protest

[07:05–09:25] Lemon claims journalistic protection, not protest participant; however, Hayley points out he actively disrupted a church service for an interview, calling it “ambushing the pastor.”
Don Lemon’s attorney: “Don has been a journalist for 30 years...The First Amendment exists to protect journalists…” ([08:00])
Hayley: “That is not what Don Lemon was doing. The protesters stormed into the wrong church service, and Don Lemon interviewed the wrong pastor.” ([09:15])

Broader Implications and “Nobody Above The Law” Standard

Hayley highlights the Biden DOJ’s “double standard,” referencing arrests of pro-life activists and parents at school boards, arguing: “their boy set the standard.” ([10:20])
Warns of possible property destruction due to protester unrest.

3. National Protest Trends and Notable Arrests

[11:15–14:00] NYPD arrested ~65 protesters who entered a Hilton hotel, organized by “Planet Over Profit,” a group Hayley calls “Marxist.”
Dante de Blasio (son of former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio) was among those arrested; Hayley riffs on the troubled children of prominent Democrats for comedic effect.

4. Left-Wing Mobilization & Rhetoric

Kathy Griffin’s Comments and “Team MAGA”

[12:51–14:44]
Kathy Griffin (clip): “It’s time to talk to your neighbors... find out if they're MAGA or not. Sorry, but we have to know who's on our team and start to plan.” ([13:36])
Hayley lambasts conflation of border enforcement with “concentration camps,” and the notion of neighbor surveillance as “scary.”

5. Sports World Reactions & The "Woke Mob"

NBA, Timberwolves and Athlete Political Leanings

[15:25–22:50]
Knicks’ Gershon Yabusele: “We're talking about murders here. These are serious matters. The situation must change...” ([15:59])
Timberwolves' statement on Minnesota events met with online backlash for being “too vague,” lacking explicit calls like “ICE OUT” – demonstrating the impossibility of appeasing activist critics.
Hayley uses the children’s book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as an analogy for escalating progressive demands: “It’s never enough. These woke mob liberals are exactly like the mouse in that book.” ([21:11])
Sports polling: Most NBA/WNBA players lean Democrat or Independent; Hayley interprets “independent” as a cover for conservative beliefs due to perceived pressures.

Super Bowl “Patriotism”

[23:45–25:48]
Praises Budweiser’s Americana ad for “150 years,” notes the lingering Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney backlash.
“Will I ever drink Bud Light again? No, I will not be caught dead with Bud Light.” ([25:40])

6. Sydney Sweeney as "MAGA Barbie" and Cancel Culture

The Cosmopolitan Interview

[26:15–29:45]
Sweeney’s American Eagle ad leads to accusations of white supremacy; she declines to answer politics questions directly:
- Sydney Sweeney: “I can’t make everyone love me. I know what I stand for.” ([28:57])
Hayley admires Sweeney’s refusal to bow to the mob: “She is staying out of politics and she's much happier and more successful for it.” ([29:45])

7. United Healthcare CEO Jailbreak Plot (Comic Relief)

The Attempted Jailbreak

[30:17–33:38]
A Minnesota man attempted to break the United Healthcare CEO out of jail, armed with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork, while posing as an FBI agent.
Hayley jokes, “What was he planning on doing with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork?” ([31:40])
The man is charged with impersonating a federal officer. Updates: murder charges with death penalty potential dismissed, but the defendant faces possible life sentence if convicted.

8. Ben Cohen (Ben & Jerry’s) Commentary

Abolish ICE & “Activism by Ice Cream”

[38:28–40:16]
Ben Cohen: “We all live in Minneapolis now because Minneapolis is only the beginning of what they have in mind... ICE must be defunded and disbanded.” ([39:00])
Hayley responds with sarcasm about producing ice cream for political protest: “Blasphemy instead. No more ice cream. Just some blaspheming.” ([40:16])

9. Viral & Humorous Protest Moments

Batman Protester at Council Meeting

[42:05–42:44]
Man in Batman costume delivers an emotional plea against ICE before council; Hayley jokes at the spectacle: “They can’t look me in the eye. They can't see your eyes. You’re wearing a mask.” ([42:44])

“Who Would You Rather Date?” & Protester Interviews

[44:17–45:39]
Man-on-the-street bit: Women pick a hunky ICE supporter over a “safe liberal with blue hair,” even if they're against ICE.
Protesters can’t articulate why they oppose ICE, struggle to define “fascism,” feeding into Hayley’s point about uninformed activism.

Comedy Skit: “Dressed as ICE”

[47:02–47:56]
Satirical video riffing on ICE agent stereotypes and confusion over winter gear vs. law enforcement.

10. Wholesome & Light-Hearted Finish: Snow and Pets

Checking on Neighbors & Viral Pet Videos

[48:03–49:14]
Sweet viral clip: caring neighbor shares oatmeal with an elderly man snowed in and out of power.
Hayley: “Just a nice reminder to check on those people that might not have someone to check on. So wholesome.” ([49:10])
Ends with adorable videos of dogs and a cat dealing with deep snow for comic relief.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Hayley Caronia [08:15]: “That is not what Don Lemon was doing. The protesters stormed into the wrong church service, and Don Lemon interviewed the wrong pastor.”
Kathy Griffin [13:36]: “It’s time to talk to your neighbors, find out if they’re MAGA or not. Sorry, but we have to know who’s on our team and start to plan.”
Gershon Yabusele [15:59]: “We're talking about murders here. These are serious matters. The situation must change.”
Sydney Sweeney [28:57]: “I can’t make everyone love me. I know what I stand for.”
Ben Cohen [39:00]: “A brazen, arrogant, masked, militarized force, loyal only to Trump and immune from prosecution. Submit or be murdered. Video them and be murdered... ICE must be defunded and disbanded.”
Batman Protester [42:16]: “I am disgusted by each and every one of you.”
Hayley Caronia [49:10]: “Just a nice reminder to check on those people that might not have someone to check on. So wholesome.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:00 – Intro & Show Move Announcement
02:45 – Don Lemon Arrest Overview
05:05 – Activist/Journo Background & Bush Foundation
08:00 – Lemon’s Attorney Statement
11:15 – Hilton Protest & NYC Arrests (incl. de Blasio’s son)
12:51 – Kathy Griffin’s Mobilization Remarks
15:25 – NBA, Timberwolves Statement, Athlete Backlash
23:45 – Super Bowl Ads & Budweiser Americana Riff
26:15 – Sydney Sweeney “MAGA Barbie” Controversy
30:17 – Attempted Prison Break with Pizza Cutter
38:28 – Ben Cohen’s ICE Commentary
42:05 – Batman Protester
44:17 – “Who Would You Rather Date?” Man-on-the-Street
45:39 – Protesters Struggling to Explain ICE Protest (“Let her cook”)
47:02 – “Dressed as ICE” Comedy Skit
48:03 – Oatmeal & Neighbor Snow Rescues
49:45 – Dog and Cat Snow Videos

Overall Tone and Takeaways

Recommended for: Listeners interested in conservative commentary, political and culture analysis, and a punchy, humorous skewering of current events.

Don Lemon ARRESTED: Why It Matters More Than You Think - Nightly Scroll w/ Hayley Caronia (Ep.225)

Powered by Wave AI

Summary

Podcast Summary: Scrolling with Hayley – Don Lemon ARRESTED: Why It Matters More Than You Think (Ep. 225)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Show Move Announcement & Rebranding

2. Don Lemon Arrested: The Breakdown

What Happened

Bush Foundation Connections

Hayley’s Analysis on Press & Protest

Broader Implications and “Nobody Above The Law” Standard

3. National Protest Trends and Notable Arrests

4. Left-Wing Mobilization & Rhetoric

Kathy Griffin’s Comments and “Team MAGA”

5. Sports World Reactions & The "Woke Mob"

NBA, Timberwolves and Athlete Political Leanings

Super Bowl “Patriotism”

6. Sydney Sweeney as "MAGA Barbie" and Cancel Culture

The Cosmopolitan Interview

7. United Healthcare CEO Jailbreak Plot (Comic Relief)

The Attempted Jailbreak

8. Ben Cohen (Ben & Jerry’s) Commentary

Abolish ICE & “Activism by Ice Cream”

9. Viral & Humorous Protest Moments

Batman Protester at Council Meeting

“Who Would You Rather Date?” & Protester Interviews

Comedy Skit: “Dressed as ICE”

10. Wholesome & Light-Hearted Finish: Snow and Pets

Checking on Neighbors & Viral Pet Videos

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Important Segments

Overall Tone and Takeaways

Summary

Podcast Summary: Scrolling with Hayley – Don Lemon ARRESTED: Why It Matters More Than You Think (Ep. 225)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Show Move Announcement & Rebranding

2. Don Lemon Arrested: The Breakdown

What Happened

Bush Foundation Connections

Hayley’s Analysis on Press & Protest

Broader Implications and “Nobody Above The Law” Standard

3. National Protest Trends and Notable Arrests

4. Left-Wing Mobilization & Rhetoric

Kathy Griffin’s Comments and “Team MAGA”

5. Sports World Reactions & The "Woke Mob"

NBA, Timberwolves and Athlete Political Leanings

Super Bowl “Patriotism”

6. Sydney Sweeney as "MAGA Barbie" and Cancel Culture

The Cosmopolitan Interview

7. United Healthcare CEO Jailbreak Plot (Comic Relief)

The Attempted Jailbreak

8. Ben Cohen (Ben & Jerry’s) Commentary

Abolish ICE & “Activism by Ice Cream”

9. Viral & Humorous Protest Moments

Batman Protester at Council Meeting

“Who Would You Rather Date?” & Protester Interviews

Comedy Skit: “Dressed as ICE”

10. Wholesome & Light-Hearted Finish: Snow and Pets

Checking on Neighbors & Viral Pet Videos

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Important Segments

Overall Tone and Takeaways