The D.L. Hughley Show

This full‑show recap brings together three hours of unfiltered conversation, sharp political analysis, and headline‑grabbing stories across entertainment, government, and culture. From Bloomington’s ICE controversy—complete with arrests, accusations and political hearings—to heated national debates involving Pam Bondi, Epstein file redactions, and congressional voting bills, D.L....

Hour 3 keeps the momentum going as D.L. revisits the ICE surge in Minnesota—its community impact, political fallout, and why residents are pushing back hard against the agency’s tactics. Jasmine brings a playful twist with top Valentine’s Day gifts men actually want, from concert tickets to custom whiskey casks, giving listeners a fun break from the heavy headlines. The team also...

Hour 2 opens with D.L. reacting to new scrutiny on ICE actions in Minnesota before the show pivots to a heated congressional confrontation involving Pam Bondi and the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking major controversy over redactions and political implications. The conversation then shifts to a family dispute involving rapper GloRilla, whose relatives publicly accuse her of not helping t...

In Hour 1, D.L. Hughley kicks things off with a lively birthday roll call featuring names like Gucci Mane, Josh Brolin, Michael McDonald, and even a sharp aside about Brett Kavanaugh. The hour quickly pivots into breaking news out of Bloomington, Minnesota, where an ICE screener is arrested on sexual‑assault allegations—setting off a larger conversation about misconduct within the agency. Fr...

This episode dives into politics, controversy, culture, and Valentine’s Day vibes — all with the sharp wit and unfiltered honesty you expect from D.L. Hughley. A major story unfolds as D.L. and the team unpack why the nation’s governors backed out of their annual meeting with President Trump after the White House invited only Republican governors — a move widely criticized...

The team closes out with Jasmine’s humorous rundown of top Valentine’s Day ideas — from wine tastings to DIY spa days — echoing wider 2026 trends that favor meaningful, personalized experiences over pricey displays.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music icon Morris Day joins the show for a lively conversation reflecting on his legendary career, his connection to Prince, and the evolution of music over the decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew then tackles Trump’s circulating meme depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, a racist trope that sparked bipartisan backlash and was ultimately deleted after public condemnation. News outlets confirm that the White House blamed a staffer for posting the video, though Trump declined to apologize.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major story unfolds as D.L. and the team unpack why the nation’s governors backed out of their annual meeting with President Trump after the White House invited only Republican governors — a move widely criticized as breaking with the event’s longstanding bipartisan tradition. Reports confirm that the National Governors Association canceled its formal meeting after learning Dem...

This episode kicks off with a cultural flashpoint: right‑wing lawmakers are still fuming over Bad Bunny’s history‑making Super Bowl performance, which was delivered entirely in Spanish and showcased Puerto Rican pride. While conservative figures—including President Trump—blasted the show as “un‑American” and “indecent,” others praised it as a powerful disp...

The show closes with Jasmine Sanders’ hilarious breakdown of the mixed signals women send around Valentine’s Day—like pretending the holiday doesn’t matter while absolutely expecting effort—capturing the playful contradictions that keep relationships entertaining.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They also examine San Francisco's first teachers’ strike in nearly 50 years, where educators walked out over wages, health benefits, and untenable living conditions in one of the nation’s most expensive cities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team dives into a viral debate over whether strict parents raise better liars, reinforced by social media discussions and parenting commentary that echo the idea that fear‑based households push kids toward deception as a survival skill. The Question of the Day is do you believe kids with strict parents are better liars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right‑wing lawmakers are still fuming over Bad Bunny’s history‑making Super Bowl performance, which was delivered entirely in Spanish and showcased Puerto Rican pride. While conservative figures—including President Trump—blasted the show as “un‑American” and “indecent,” others praised it as a powerful display of unity and representation.  See omnystud...

The D.L. Hughley Show opens with a punch as the crew dives into the breaking news that a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion in funding for New York and New Jersey’s critical Gateway rail tunnel project after determining the freeze would cause  irreparable harm  to workers and the region’s infrastructure. DL connects...

The show wraps with more political turbulence as DL highlights the meltdown of Kid Rock’s MAGA‑leaning “Rock the Country” festival, which was forced to cancel its South Carolina stop after multiple artists — including Shinedown, Ludacris, and others — pulled out due to the event’s polarizing political associations. With culture, politics, and music colliding at...

R&B legend Howard Hewett joins the team with warmth and wisdom, sharing stories of longevity, authenticity, and artistry that resonate deeply with DL and listeners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day comes from a fiery take on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, celebrating the cultural pride and massive global response, while also noting the backlash among critics who attacked the Spanish-language performance — a divide that has dominated social media reactions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew dives into the breaking news that a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion in funding for New York and New Jersey’s critical Gateway rail tunnel project after determining the freeze would cause  irreparable harm  to workers and the region’s infrastructure. DL connects the ruling to the wider political...

It is Monday, but the DL Hughley Show Podcast will make you feel like the weekend with a  What Had Happened  was Friday. DL and the crew will play some of the best calls from last week’s Questions of the Day. On What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders spoke about a couple that was having a really hard time conceiving a child. The white couple that are from F...

Sometimes people get upset with some of the things that DL Hughley has to say, so he gives them the opportunity to say F- You DL Hughley. And as always, we have the F- You DL Hughley correspondent, Little Niecy James.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oleebo the streaming hack warrior is back with another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo is reviewing the documentary  Melania , which follows the daily life of First Lady Melania Trump.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Monday, but the DL Hughley Show Podcast will make you feel like the weekend with a  What Had Happened  was Friday. DL and the crew will play some of the best calls from last week’s Questions of the Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders spoke about a couple that was having a really hard time conceiving a child. The white couple that are from Florida, did several rounds of IVF and the wife finally got pregnant. When she gave birth, the baby came out as a black child.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an episode packed with fire, controversy, and culture—because this one does  not  hold back. Pastor Jamal Bryant opens the show with a powerful demand for accountability after a white evangelical nationalist pastor disrupted worship at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, hurling hate speech before being escorted out by security. Bryant publicly challenges U.S. Attorn...