The D.L. Hughley Show

Jasmine Sanders closes with five essential breast-cancer facts: mammograms can find cancer before symptoms appear, a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis, cancers may be invasive or noninvasive, surgery commonly involves either lumpectomy or mastectomy, and factors such as age, family history, and breast density can affect risk. Current guidance recommends mammograms every two years for wom...

The show also follows renewed calls for federal scrutiny in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was recovered on Horn Island two days after a Fourth of July boating trip. A Mississippi grand jury declined to bring charges and investigators said the evidence did not indicate foul play, but the state and independent autopsies listed the cause and manner of death as undetermined, leaving...

The Question of the Day turns to Panama’s new paternity-fraud law, which punishes deliberate deception with two to five years in prison and financial penalties, requires DNA testing in disputed cases, ends future legal obligations when fraud is proven, and preserves a child’s right to establish biological parentage; hosts and callers debate whether the United States should adopt simila...

They question the timing of President Donald Trump’s pre-midterm promises, including a one-time $90 payment for more than 20 million eligible Medicare Part B enrollees, $500 Affordable Care Act rebates for roughly one million people, and a proposed $5,000 check for every American adult if Republicans retain Congress—a pledge that would require congressional approval and could cost more...

History, beauty, Hollywood, and bizarre celebrity collectibles collide in an episode packed with sharp opinions and big laughs. D.L. Hughley and the crew celebrate Dr. Opal Lee’s 100th birthday as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” helps launch construction of Fort Worth’s 50,000-square-foot National Juneteenth Museum, projected to open in 2029; her decades of advocacy helped...

Queen Indy B, who is in for Jasmine Sanders, closes with five unbelievable items purchased on eBay, including Justin Bieber’s hair clippings, Justin Timberlake’s half-eaten French toast, Pharrell’s famous Grammy hat, William Shatner’s kidney stone, and an alleged Britney Spears pregnancy test—proof that celebrity fame can turn almost anything into a collectible; Biebe...

Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson joins the crew for a hilarious, revealing conversation about being expelled from Hollywood High, the legendary Los Angeles school coffee cake, her Howard University experience, and the life-changing value of HBCUs. Beyond her celebrated roles as Regina Grier on The Steve Harvey Show and Tasha Mack on The Game, Robinson co-founded Amazing Grace Conservatory, which prov...

The Question of the Day asks why heavy makeup remains popular when many men say they prefer a lighter look, prompting callers to debate confidence, acne coverage, social-media filters, reality-TV beauty standards, creativity, competition, and self-expression.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. Hughley and the crew celebrate Dr. Opal Lee’s 100th birthday as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” helps launch construction of Fort Worth’s 50,000-square-foot National Juneteenth Museum, projected to open in 2029; her decades of advocacy helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a viral diaspora debate to a family standoff over rent, this episode brings the heat, the heart, and the everyday habits that keep relationships interesting. D.L. Hughley and the crew respond to actor Da’Vinchi’s appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday , where he criticized Americans as overly dependent and “incompetent” while discussing work ethic, parenting, an...

Jasmine Sanders closes with a playful list of habits men find puzzling, from buying painful shoes and rejecting every restaurant suggestion to guarding decorative soap and claiming not to want fries before eating someone else’s.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew also salutes John Legend for partnering with Bilt and Scholarship America to provide 50 eligible off-campus students at Morehouse College, Central State University, Wilberforce University, and his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, with one-time, need-based $850 housing awards—an effort inspired by his own experience working multiple jobs to pay rent in college.  See o...

The Question of the Day shifts the conversation to whether a 29-year-old son and his partner should contribute $600 a month after moving into his parents’ home to escape a $3,700 rent bill, with the hosts and callers largely agreeing that grown adults should help cover food and utilities—and ideally use the reduced cost to save toward independence; the question lands at a time when abo...

D.L. Hughley and the crew respond to actor Da’Vinchi’s appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday, where he criticized Americans as overly dependent and “incompetent” while discussing work ethic, parenting, and why overseas actors land U.S. roles; Newton pushed back that convenience and efficiency are not the same as laziness, and Da’Vinchi later acknowledged that...

From a campus accountability crisis to a first-date fashion emergency, D.L. Hughley and the crew bring sharp commentary, candid conversation, and plenty of laughs. D.L. responds to reporting that Cornell’s Title IX office received more than 1,200 reports involving sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking from 2018 through 2024; disciplinary charges were filed in 162 c...

The episode wraps with a viral dating debate after TikToker Wunderr says a woman canceled their first date just 15 minutes before pickup when she saw his glittering rhinestone shirt, pants, and shoes—an outfit that had the crew and the internet choosing sides over personal style, compatibility, and first impressions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and comedian Niecy Nash then joins the show to discuss refusing stereotypical “sassy Black” roles, proving her dramatic range on HBO’s Getting On, and paying her success forward by helping others find work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mood lightens when Jamal Kingsley hosts One Voyage Jeopardy, challenging contestants to identify lyrics by cruise performers including E.U., Da Brat, and Dave Hollister; the 25th-anniversary One Voyage sailing is billed as six nights of music, culture, and community in support of HBCU scholarships and resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. responds to reporting that Cornell’s Title IX office received more than 1,200 reports involving sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking from 2018 through 2024; disciplinary charges were filed in 162 cases, at least one person was found responsible in 51, 14 resulted in suspension, and only seven ended in expulsion or dismissal.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

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.   Former NBA player Royce White did and interview on Vlad TV speaking about his plans to sue the WNBA. He states that it is not his fault that he woke up and identified as a woman, so he shou...

Former NBA player Royce White did and interview on Vlad TV speaking about his plans to sue the WNBA. He states that it is not his fault that he woke up and identified as a woman, so he should be able to play on the WNBA.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo is reviewing the reboot Netflix series , A Different World. Hillman College is back in session with the original cast of our favorites, Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison, along with newcomers Maleah Joi Moon.   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.

Jamal Kingsley lightens the mood with One Voyage Jeopardy, testing contestants on lyrics from E.U., Da Brat, and Dave Hollister while building excitement for the upcoming six-day One Voyage cruise aboard Resilient Lady, featuring a packed lineup of music, comedy, food, and live experiences.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.