The D.L. Hughley Show

The team opens with the shocking arrest of Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, the 35‑year‑old Florida woman accused of firing approximately ten shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home while the singer and her children were inside. Authorities say Ortiz used an AR‑15–style rifle and fled the scene before being tracked down and arrested in Sherman Oaks. Thankfully, no injuries were reported,...

The episode closes on urgent national news as DL reacts to reports of an improvised explosive device found outside Gracie Mansion during clashing protests in New York — an incident now under federal investigation due to ISIS‑inspired motives cited by authorities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew also welcomes singer‑songwriter Keri Hilson, who shares her journey back into acting and creativity after years of recalibration and personal reinvention, reflecting themes echoed in recent interviews tied to her return to the spotlight with new projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In the Question of the Day, the team debates a viral dating dilemma where a man was upset to discover his date had only one hand — a conversation that spirals into a comedic but thoughtful unpacking of transparency, assumptions, and dating expectations.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DL opens the episode by ripping into former President Trump’s “inept cabinet,” tying in Trump’s newest insistence that he will not sign any legislation until the SAVE Act passes — a voting bill requiring proof of citizenship that has stalled in the Senate and drawn criticism as restrictive and “Jim Crow 2.0” by Democratic leaders.  See omnys...

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 spotlights the viral rise of Walter “Mr. Tendernism” Johnson as he breaks away from Destination Smokehouse and launches his...

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 a series, even though he still calls it a movie. The series is called  The Burbs  starring Keke Palmer and streaming on Peacock.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders spotlights the viral rise of Walter “Mr. Tendernism” Johnson as he breaks away from Destination Smokehouse and launches his own Tendernism brand after confirming he’s no longer affiliated with the restaurant that benefited from his online fame. His departure follows months of controversy, t...

This episode kicks off with a charged debate after employees at a Michigan Smoothie King were fired for refusing to serve a couple wearing MAGA apparel—a story that went viral and sparked national discussion about political expression in customer service. From there, the show dives into a fiery Question of the Day:  Is it problematic for white people to wear traditionally Black hairstyl...

Closing on a lighter but impactful note for Women’s History Month, Jasmine Sanders spotlights five game‑changing inventions created by women—including Kevlar by Stephanie Kwolek, early computer software by Grace Hopper, the chocolate chip cookie by Ruth Wakefield, the windshield wiper by Mary Anderson, and the first practical dishwasher by Josephine Cochrane—all innovations that...

The episode also breaks down new statements from the White House, where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that while the U.S. military campaign against Iran continues, there are currently no plans to deploy American ground troops, though officials refuse to entirely rule the option out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show dives into a fiery Question of the Day: Is it problematic for white people to wear traditionally Black hairstyles? The conversation mirrors an ongoing cultural flashpoint highlighted by recent viral incidents where white influencers and social media users reignited heated debates over braids, dreadlocks, cultural ownership, and longstanding double standards. DL and the team unpa...

This episode kicks off with a charged debate after employees at a Michigan Smoothie King were fired for refusing to serve a couple wearing MAGA apparel—a story that went viral and sparked national discussion about political expression in customer service.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode kicks off with sharp political fire as the crew dives into Hillary Clinton storming out of her Epstein deposition, a moment now confirmed through newly released footage showing her slamming her fist and declaring she was “done” after learning Rep. Lauren Boebert leaked a photo from the closed‑door session. The conversation then shifts to the Question of the Day about&n...

The show wraps with DL’s comedic breakdown of the “Five Signs Your Wife Does Not Love You,” blending humor and blunt honesty to close out an episode packed with sharp commentary, cultural debate, and star‑powered conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew also welcomes rapper‑actor Eve, who opens up about life in London, motherhood, and dispelling persistent rumors about her husband’s billionaire status—something she recently clarified in interviews, emphasizing her own hard work and independence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation then shifts to the Question of the Day about Billboard’s controversial R&B rankings, where Chris Brown and R. Kelly were noticeably excluded from top placements despite Brown’s recent chart success and critical acclaim. Callers passionately weigh in, arguing that musical impact should outweigh personal scandals, adding fuel to an already heated debate.  See om...

The episode kicks off with sharp political fire as the crew dives into Hillary Clinton storming out of her Epstein deposition, a moment now confirmed through newly released footage showing her slamming her fist and declaring she was “done” after learning Rep. Lauren Boebert leaked a photo from the closed‑door session.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The D.L. Hughley Show dives into the nation’s rising tensions with a sharp, witty edge, opening with shocking news that the Pentagon plans to bar military service members from attending elite universities such as Columbia, Yale, Brown, Princeton, and MIT. According to the Associated Press and Military.com, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims these schools have become “factories of an...

The show turns global as they unpack the oil crisis triggered by escalating Iran–U.S.–Israel conflict. Recent strikes and retaliatory threats have brought tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill, leaving more than 150 vessels stranded and disrupting up to 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supply. The ripple effects—weeks‑long shipping delays, rerouted vess...

The D.L. Hughley Show dives into the nation’s rising tensions with a sharp, witty edge, opening with shocking news that the Pentagon plans to bar military service members from attending elite universities such as Columbia, Yale, Brown, Princeton, and MIT. According to the Associated Press and Military.com, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims these schools have become “factories of an...

The conversation pivots to the Question of the Day: a new claim that children behave “800% better” with their fathers than with their mothers—an idea the show dissects through calls, jokes, and differing perspectives. While the statistic itself isn’t supported by credible research, studies and expert analyses show kids often act out more with their mothers because...

This episode kicks off with a punch as DL calls out the “fake outrage machine” swirling around California Governor Gavin Newsom’s now‑viral SAT remark, reminding listeners how quickly political narratives get twisted for clicks and culture‑war fuel. In the discussion, the crew breaks down how conservative influencers circulated a clipped version of Newsom’s comments to...