The D.L. Hughley Show

The conversation turns to accountability at Cornell University, which agreed to an outside review of its handling of allegations that a former student was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in 2024; the criminal investigation has also been reopened, with prosecutors reviewing whether evidence should go before a grand jury, and the allegations remain unproven in court.&nb...

The Question of the Day intensifies a debate around Christa Pike, who remained alive after Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital during a failed execution; callers weigh her brutal crime and traumatic childhood against questions of cruel punishment, second chances, and whether the state should try again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team examines the Education Department’s formal repeal of the Biden-era Title IX rule and restoration of the 2020 regulations, a move the administration frames as protecting women’s athletics while critics warn it could weaken safeguards for transgender students and survivors of sexual violence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One show, four conversations, and absolutely no shortage of controversy—D.L. Hughley and the crew bring the heat with politics, justice, campus accountability, and plenty of laughs. The team examines the Education Department’s formal repeal of the Biden-era Title IX rule and restoration of the 2020 regulations, a move the administration frames as protecting women’s athletics whil...

On the 2026 edition of The DL Hughley Show, Jasmine’s “Jazzy Report” covers the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries without giving them a chance to argue potential harm, along with reports that severe stress can accelerate aging. The “Question of the Day” centers on what consequences should exist when one par...

Jasmine Sanders also shares a “Top 5” list of workplace antics to avoid, including inappropriate advances, excessive meetings, constant HR complaints, selling coworkers out, and getting caught doing everything except the job.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview, Chris Spencer discusses being replaced by Sinbad on Vibe, creating Real Husbands of Hollywood and White Famous, and his Jamaican upbringing in Inglewood, plus work with the Wayans and advice from Chris Rock after his show was canceled.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “Question of the Day” centers on what consequences should exist when one parent intentionally keeps a child from the other, sparked by an audio story of a woman who believed her father abandoned her until learning her mother cut him off; callers share similar experiences and debate whether legal remedies should exist beyond court-ordered custody.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

During the Jazzy Report, Jasmine discusses the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries without giving them a chance to argue potential harm, along with reports that severe stress can accelerate aging.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew starts with Jasmine Guy’s response to ageist social-media criticism following her return as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne in Netflix’s A Different World sequel, where she reminds critics that “beauty, style, and joy don’t have an expiration date.” That opens a broader conversation about the double standard women face while aging in public. Then D.L., the team, and ca...

Jasmine Sanders breaks down five unspoken rules for couples moving in together: close the bathroom door, make room for separate nights out, claim a permanent side of the bed, protect your partner’s harmless secrets, and speak up early when the arrangement is not working.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode also celebrates Molson as Human Being of the Week for putting women’s hockey players above its own branding. Through its multi-year partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League, the “See My Name” campaign moved player names below jersey numbers—where long hair would not hide them—while Molson placed its own logo in the less-visible space a...

D.L., the team, and callers sound off on Judge Judy Sheindlin’s declaration that people who dislike America or want to change it should “go somewhere else,” arguing instead that challenging the country to improve has always been part of its progress.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew starts with Jasmine Guy’s response to ageist social-media criticism following her return as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne in Netflix’s A Different World sequel, where she reminds critics that “beauty, style, and joy don’t have an expiration date.” That opens a broader conversation about the double standard women face while aging in public.  See omnystudio.com/li...

From sharp social commentary to hilarious cruise trivia and heartfelt reflection, this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show delivers a powerful mix of news, comedy, culture, and community. D.L. and the crew dive into the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the death of Noah Wells, discussing the reopening of investigations and broader concerns about justice and accountability, while also weighing in on repor...

The episode closes on a heartfelt note as the crew pays tribute to legendary broadcaster Angela Stribling, the beloved former BET Screen Scene host and longtime WHUR radio personality, who recently passed away after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Remembered for her pioneering work in Black media and her signature voice that touched generations of listeners, Stribling leaves behind an endurin...

Comedian Aida Rodriguez joins the show for an inspiring conversation about solidarity between Black and Latino communities, systemic inequality, and using comedy as a vehicle for truth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laughter balances the conversation with a lively edition of One Voyage Jeopardy hosted by Jamal Kingsley, spotlighting classic R&B hits and building excitement for the upcoming One Voyage Cruise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is seeking to cancel approximately $810 million in congressionally approved federal funding through a controversial budget maneuver known as a “pocket rescission.” The proposed cuts would affect programs serving refugees, migrant students, minority-owned businesses, and children, sparking criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum.  Music Credits: ...

It is Monday, but DL Hughley and the crew will make you feel like the weekend with a What Had Happened Friday. DL and the crew will play the best callers from last week’s Questions of the Day.   A federal judge has ordered the USDA to restore grant money for black farmers. The allotted grant money of $127 million was designed to help black farmers with access to land, financial resource...

Sometimes fans get upset with some of the things that DL has to say, so he gives them the opportunity to say F- You DL Hughley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Monday, but DL Hughley and the crew will make you feel like the weekend with a What Had Happened Friday. DL and the crew will play the best callers from last week’s Questions of the Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo is reviewing the Netflix released, Why Did I Get Married, Again. This is the third movie in the Tyler Perry franchise, Why Did I Get Married. This film has the cast reprise their roles, with Taraji P. Henson replacing Janet Jackson. Now the adults' children are getting married.    See omnys...

A federal judge has ordered the USDA to restore grant money for black farmers. The allotted grant money of $127 million was designed to help black farmers with access to land, financial resources, and markets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode has everything: D.L. dives deep into the Nolan Wells case and Mississippi's long, ugly history of racial injustice while questioning why America seems more sympathetic to a woman who murders her children than a mother searching for answers. The Trump administration is making an unprecedented move to control press access to the White House — is this the authoritarian playbook eve...