The D.L. Hughley Show

The legendary actress, director, dancer, producer, and all-around entertainer Debbie Allen joins the DLHS crew. Allen speaks about how she stays relevant and active for as many years as she has been in the entertainment industry. Allen also discussed her annual Debbie Allen Dance Academy Block Party.   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 crime comedy film,  I Love Booster.  This movie has an all-star cast with Keke Palmer, Lakeith Stanfield, and Taylour Paige.   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.

Michael Jackson fans, friends, and supporters are not happy with the Netflix documentary, Michael Jackson: The Verdict. The critique of the documentary is due to the timing of release, as Michael, the theatrical biopic is approaching $1 billion at the box office. The Netflix documentary is said to fill in the blanks that the movie missed, namely Jackson’s sexual assault allegations. &nb...

From courtroom controversy to courtside fashion debates, this episode dives into the stories everyone’s arguing about. The crew kicks things off with rising concerns around Texas teen Carmelo Anthony’s murder trial, where jury selection challenges and public opinion highlight how complicated the case has become. The high-profile trial stems from a deadly altercation at a 2025...

The episode wraps on a lighter but relatable note with “My Top 5” signs someone is lying—highlighting behaviors like hesitation, defensiveness, and inconsistent body language, which experts say often signal deception when someone’s actions don’t match their words.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation shifts to FEMA, where staffing concerns are raising alarms ahead of disaster season. Reports show the agency has lost nearly 20% of its workforce under recent policy shifts, with experts warning that fewer experienced personnel could impact emergency response when it matters most.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has fans split after pulling up in a bold, headline-making outfit, continuing his reputation as one of the NBA’s most talked-about trendsetters—where his tunnel looks regularly go viral and spark debates long before the game even starts. The Question of the Day is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attire feminine or fashion forwards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The crew kicks things off with rising concerns around Texas teen Carmelo Anthony’s murder trial, where jury selection challenges and public opinion highlight how complicated the case has become. The high-profile trial stems from a deadly altercation at a 2025 Frisco track meet, where Anthony—who claims self-defense—allegedly stabbed another student during a dispute, a case that h...

From politics to relationships and culture, the DL Hughley Show Podcast didn’t hold back—mixing sharp commentary with real talk and a few laughs along the way. The show kicked off with heated discussion around the military after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked at least seven officers—including women and Black servicemembers—from being promot...

The episode wraps on a lighter note with a hilarious breakdown of the tell-tale signs you’re in a casual “booty call” situation—echoing what relationship experts say: if the connection lacks emotional investment and stays purely physical, it’s likely not going anywhere serious.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy legend Robert Townsend joins the show, reflecting on his groundbreaking career—from Hollywood Shuffle to The Five Heartbeats—and how he used comedy to challenge stereotypes and open doors for Black creatives in Hollywood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show’s “Question of the Day” digs into the narrative that wealthy Black men don’t marry Black women—but the data tells a different story. Studies show the overwhelming majority—roughly 80–85% or more—of married Black men, including high earners, are actually married to Black women, pushing back against a widely circulated myth...

The show kicked off with heated discussion around the military after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked at least seven officers—including women and Black servicemembers—from being promoted to one-star admiral, a move critics say raises serious questions about merit and diversity in the armed forces.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Jasmine Sanders’ My Top 5 segment, she lists dating red flags: he can’t explain his job, talks too much about his ex, has multiple baby mamas, lives with others, and asks you for money.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Human Being of the Week, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are praised for using their NIL endorsement money to help pay for other Colorado teammates’ NIL deals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day segment, they debate whether a woman was wrong for putting laxatives in her own lunch to catch an office food thief, weighing personal responsibility against possible legal risk, and callers largely support her and share similar retaliation stories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team discusses the South Carolina case where a jury found Rick Chow not guilty in the shooting death of a 14-year-old Black boy, with details that the teen was chased, allegedly dropped a gun, and was shot in the back while running away, which the hosts compare to other similar incidents and call a sad, familiar pattern.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From heated protests to hot-button debates and Hip-Hop moments, this episode of  The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast  covers everything making noise right now—loud, messy, and impossible to ignore. The show kicks off with a breakdown of the ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations in the New York/New Jersey area, where protests outside the Delaney Hall detention center have escalated into clashes...

The episode wraps with a Hip-Hop moment that has fans talking: Jay‑Z’s fiery freestyle at the Roots Picnic, where he delivered headline-making bars aimed at artists like Drake, Kanye West, and Nicki Minaj, reminding everyone why he still commands the stage after decades in the game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things lighten up when Marlon Wayans stops by to talk about the highly anticipated return of Scary Movie, which is back in theaters with the Wayans family at the helm for the first time in years, promising a bold, no-holds-barred comedic revival of the iconic parody franchise. He also reflects on legacy, family, and keeping the next generation in the game.  See omnystudio.com/l...

The show kicks off with a breakdown of the ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations in the New York/New Jersey area, where protests outside the Delaney Hall detention center have escalated into clashes with law enforcement, curfews, and multiple arrests as activists demand better conditions for detainees. DL ties the unrest to broader frustrations around justice, power, and whose voices get heard.  Se...

The Question of the Day, the crew reacts to a viral influencer claiming women are solely responsible for getting pregnant—sparking a lively conversation that blends humor with real talk, ultimately landing on what most listeners echoed: accountability goes both ways, no matter how loud the internet tries to simplify it.  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 Naomi Osaka throwing a dinner party at the French Open for black men and women and she is receiving backlash. The...

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.