The D.L. Hughley Show

On My Top 5, DL and Jasmine gave the five top reasons why the White House Correspondent’s Dinner shooting could be hoax. Not that it is a hoax, but they are just saying.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew debated during The Question of the Day — whether a man should pay for a date’s babysitter after a viral clip showed a woman demanding $250 up front.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics are calling out major omissions in  Michael , the new Michael Jackson biopic, noting the absence of key figures like Diana Ross and  The Wiz , as well as any meaningful treatment of the abuse allegations that shaped the final decades of Jackson’s life. Multiple outlets report those exclusions stem from legal constraints tied to past settlements, with the Jackson estate alle...

This episode of The DL Hughley Show Podcast dives headfirst into a flurry of headline‑making moments, starting with the Justice Department’s move to reinstate federal lethal injections and expand execution methods to include firing squads, a shift officials say is aimed at fast‑tracking capital punishment cases involving the most serious crimes, including the killings of law enforcement...

The episode closes on a tense note as the crew reacts to the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where a gunman breached security and was later charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump—an incident that left a Secret Service officer wounded and reignited serious concerns about security failures at high‑profile political events.  See omnystudio...

The mood shifts with a powerful in‑studio appearance by legendary actor and director Bill Duke, who reflects on legacy, Black creativity, trauma, and resilience, offering wisdom drawn from decades in film and culture, fresh off recent honors celebrating his impact.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation then turns personal and heated during the Question of the Day, as the crew debates whether an ex‑wife should receive more child support after her former husband’s new spouse earns significantly more money—raising real‑world legal questions about household income, remarriage, and fairness, especially since courts generally do not count a new spouse’s income unless...

The Justice Department has moved to reinstate federal lethal injections and expand execution methods to include firing squads, a shift officials say is aimed at fast‑tracking capital punishment cases involving the most serious crimes, including the killings of law enforcement officers.  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. During the What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders discussed scientists connected to classified space and nuclear projects are reportedly dying or disappearing, sparking intense speculation online. Soci...

Scientists connected to classified space and nuclear projects are reportedly dying or disappearing, sparking intense speculation online. Social media has gone into overdrive following recent deaths and cryptic warning posts from researchers tied to these secret programs, with one insisting he was not suicidal before dying.  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.

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 Netflix series  Something Very Bad is Going to Happen  starring Camila Morrone as Rachel.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DLHS crew tackled the internet backlash after Tracee Ellis Ross’s afro was labeled a “cloud bob” in a Vogue hair feature—sparking accusations of cultural erasure so loud the magazine quietly removed the term after widespread pushback. That debate rolled straight into the  Question of the Day : would you rather see your teen ride alone in a self‑driving ca...

Jasmine Sanders closed out with her Top 5, breaking down the surprisingly practical ways vodka can be used around the house—from eliminating lingering odors to keeping flowers fresh longer, thanks to its antibacterial properties and ability to slow plant decay—proof that even your liquor cabinet might be working overtime.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The show also zoomed out to the world stage, where peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stuck in limbo despite an extended ceasefire, largely due to ongoing naval blockades and leadership divisions inside Tehran that have stalled meaningful negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That debate rolled straight into the Question of the Day: would you rather see your teen ride alone in a self‑driving car or with an Uber driver? With companies like Waymo rolling out teen accounts and safety data suggesting autonomous vehicles may be involved in fewer serious crashes than human drivers, listeners weighed convenience and tech safeguards against very real fears about putting k...

The DLHS crew tackled the internet backlash after Tracee Ellis Ross’s afro was labeled a “cloud bob” in a Vogue hair feature—sparking accusations of cultural erasure so loud the magazine quietly removed the term after widespread pushback.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast dives into jaw‑dropping headlines and real‑life dilemmas, starting with actor Quinton Aaron of  The Blind Side , who revealed he woke up from a coma following a spinal stroke to learn his wife was still legally married to someone else — a discovery that came out when she was blocked from making medical decisions on his behalf. The...

The crew breaks down five signs you might be the problem in your relationship, echoing widely cited psychological research that shows behaviors like constant criticism, emotional invalidation, yelling during conflict, and refusing accountability are major red flags for relationship breakdowns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation shifts gears with Talking All That Jazz featuring Grammy Award‑winning artist Dante Bowe, who opens up about authenticity, faith, artistry, and why he refuses to be boxed into labels as he blends gospel, R&B, and inspirational music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show also tackles the heated “Question of the Day” involving a stepdad who raised his stepdaughter for nearly two decades but was excluded from her graduation so her absent biological father could attend, prompting him to pull his financial support and igniting a passionate debate about entitlement, loyalty, and consequences.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

This episode of The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast dives into jaw‑dropping headlines and real‑life dilemmas, starting with actor Quinton Aaron of The Blind Side, who revealed he woke up from a coma following a spinal stroke to learn his wife was still legally married to someone else — a discovery that came out when she was blocked from making medical decisions on his behalf.  See omnyst...

On the show, the crew dives into a growing trend spotlighted in the Jazzy Report: more women are turning to cannabis, often as an alternative to alcohol, with national data showing women—especially younger women—using marijuana at higher rates than ever before, driven by stress, sleep issues, and access to legal edibles and infused products. That conversation flows right into the&...

The episode wraps with Jasmine Sanders’ Top 5, laying out arguments for marijuana legalization—from reducing racial disparities in arrests to lowering enforcement costs and aligning policy with overwhelming public support, as polling shows most Americans now favor legal cannabis in some form.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.