The D.L. Hughley Show

What starts as a joke can turn into a $27 million nightmare—and that’s just the beginning. The crew kicks things off breaking down the viral controversy surrounding comedian Learnmore Jonasi, who’s now facing a massive lawsuit from  Lion King  composer Lebo M after joking that the iconic “Circle of Life” chant translates to &ldq...

If history, hypocrisy, and pop culture collisions had a meeting, this episode would be the minutes. The show opens with global reckoning as the United Nations overwhelmingly voted to declare the Trans‑Atlantic Slave Trade the gravest crime against humanity, a Ghana‑led resolution urging formal apologies, reparations discussions, and the return of stolen cultural artifacts. While the meas...

The show then pivots back into cultural commentary with viral comedian Druski, who sparked backlash after refusing to apologize for or remove his controversial “conservative white woman” skit. Despite online outrage and false rumors of legal action, Druski has stood by the sketch, framing it as satire aimed at political archetypes rather than any one individual—a s...

The episode lightens—without losing edge—when Tamar Braxton joins the crew, bringing humor, candor, and insight into her career, family legacy, and reality‑TV stardom, reminding listeners why she remains one of entertainment’s most unfiltered voices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day comes from a proposed white‑only community in Arkansas, operated by a group calling itself “Return to the Land.” Marketed as a “private membership association,” the enclave has drawn scrutiny from civil rights advocates who argue it revives segregation under a legal loophole, even as its founders claim the right to preserve &ldquo...

The show opens with global reckoning as the United Nations overwhelmingly voted to declare the Trans‑Atlantic Slave Trade the gravest crime against humanity, a Ghana‑led resolution urging formal apologies, reparations discussions, and the return of stolen cultural artifacts. While the measure passed with broad international support, the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against it, reigni...

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 What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders spoke about a Nashville TikToker who was just shopping in Goodwill and came across something very interesting. She came across a dozen or so photos of Jill...

Oleebo the streaming hack warrior is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo is reviewing  Ready or Not 2: Here I Come  starring Samara Weaving and Elijah Wood. This the sequel to the 2019 film  Ready or Not.    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.

A Nashville TikToker was just shopping in Goodwill and came across something very interesting. She came across a dozen or so photos of Jill Scott. So now people are wondering how those photos got to the shelves of a Goodwill store in Nashville.   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.

When loyalty collides with public opinion, things get complicated fast. The show kicks off with Usher facing heavy backlash after publicly saying he still considers Sean “Diddy” Comb s  a mentor, despite the music mogul’s criminal conviction and ongoing legal fallout. Usher explained that while he doesn’t dismiss the allegations, his personal e...

Wrapping things up on a lighter (and hilarious) note, the crew counts down five things that can go completely left during bedroom role play — from poorly chosen safe words to medical discoveries no one asked for — proving once again that even grown folks need rules, communication, and a little common sense when fantasy meets reality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

The conversation then turns to the growing travel crisis as hundreds of TSA workers quit or call out after going weeks without pay during the federal government shutdown, leading to long airport lines, staffing shortages, and warnings that some smaller airports could be forced to shut down if conditions worsen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That tension spills into the Question of the Day, as the crew dives into whether social media companies or parents should bear responsibility for what kids are exposed to online, especially as Meta continues to face landmark verdicts holding it liable for failing to protect minors, including a major jury ruling that ordered the company to pay hundreds of millions in damages for child safety violat...

The show kicks off with Usher facing heavy backlash after publicly saying he still considers Sean “Diddy” Combs a mentor, despite the music mogul’s criminal conviction and ongoing legal fallout. Usher explained that while he doesn’t dismiss the allegations, his personal experience led him to focus on Diddy’s legacy and impact on Black entrepreneurship &...

From reality TV chaos to relationship reality checks, this episode of  The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast  wastes no time jumping into the conversations everyone’s already arguing about. The crew reacts to the unprecedented cancellation of  The Bachelorette , which was pulled just days before its premiere after a resurfaced domestic violence video involving the season&rsq...

The episode wraps with DL’s  My Top 5  segment on signs you’re not actually ready to settle down—from juggling multiple partners to craving constant excitement—mirroring relationship psychology that says commitment issues often masquerade as independence or “just having fun.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The energy lightens when legendary comedian  Bruce Bruce  joins the show, reflecting on longevity, storytelling, and the long road to his first Netflix special,  I Ain’t Playin’ , which debuted this month and showcases his signature takes on family, aging, and everyday life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew reacts to the unprecedented cancellation of  The Bachelorette , which was pulled just days before its premiere after a resurfaced domestic violence video involving the season’s lead—marking the first time ABC has scrapped a full season and sparking broader questions about vetting, accountability, and the high financial cost of reality TV scandals.  See omnystudio.com...

That sense of “we need to talk about this” carries into the  Question of the Day , where a viral clip claiming white men treat Black women better than Black men ignites a heated, nuanced debate. Drawing from lived experiences, listener calls, and cultural context, DL pushes back on sweeping generalizations, arguing that behavior, effort, and emotional maturity—not race&...

The show kicks off with rapper Afroman’s major legal victory after he defeated an Ohio sheriff’s department lawsuit tied to music videos he created using footage from a wrongful police raid on his home. A jury ruled that his satirical songs were protected by the First Amendment, reinforcing artists’ rights to criticize public officials and turning a bad situation&n...

The crew keeps it light with a fun Top 5 list on subtle ways to give men the green light, bringing the episode home with humor, honesty, and heart.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode also spotlights this week’s Human Being of the Week: a 78‑year‑old Tennessee delivery driver who's slow, determined walk up a customer’s steps was caught on a Ring camera and went viral. Strangers rallied around him, raising nearly $1 million so he and his wife could finally breathe easier and enjoy retirement—proof that compassion can still break...

The conversation shifts to the Question of the Day, where listeners share eye-opening stories about discovering later in life that the name they’ve always used doesn’t match their birth certificate—a discussion made even more relevant by the proposed SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship documents like passports or birth certificates for voter registration, r...