The D.L. Hughley Show

In Talking All That Jazz, Jasmine Sanders sat down with vocal director Steve Epting Jr., whose work with top artists like Beyoncé and Kanye West has made him one of the most respected figures behind the scenes in music. Epting shared how faith, creativity, and perseverance propelled him from church choirs in Chicago to global stages.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

D.L. opened with a sharp take on the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, which has led to mounting flight delays at major airports and renewed frustration over federal shutdowns under the Trump administration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day asked: Is twelve too young to wear makeup? This comes from a mom who punished her twelve-year-old daughter for wearing makeup. Listeners chimed in passionately, weighing parental guidance against growing social media pressure and over-sexualization in youth culture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the opening hour, D.L. and the crew spotlighted a disturbing trend: people with severe obesity are facing outright discrimination in medical clinics, with a new study showing that about 41% of clinics refused to schedule appointments for a hypothetical patient weighing 465 pounds. The Question of the Day sparked a fiery debate: a man asks his date to pay $250 for a babysitter so they can go out...

Jasmine Sanders delivered her My Top 5 of the worst lies men tell women, with items like “I’ve been single a long time” and “I was just tested” topping the list—fueling laughter, relate-able frustration, and deeper reflection on honesty in relationships.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Human Being of the Week is Colin Kaepernick, who funded and pushed for the autopsy of Trey Reed. It revealed evidence of contradicting claims of suicide—underscoring Kaepernick’s continued work for justice beyond sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DLHS crew spotlighted a disturbing trend: people with severe obesity are facing outright discrimination in medical clinics, with a new study showing that about 41% of clinics refused to schedule appointments for a hypothetical patient weighing 465 pounds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day sparked a fiery debate: a man asks his date to pay $250 for a babysitter so they can go out — should he cover that cost or is it unfair to expect it? The conversation touched on responsibility, courtship norms, and perception of value in modern dating.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The D.L. Hughley Show opened with D.L. and the team reacting to the surprising news that Costco will begin selling weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to uninsured customers for $499 per month. The GED Section unpacked what this means for accessibility, body image, and healthcare inequality—particularly for Black communities where obesity-related conditions are dispropo...

During What’s Trending, the show examined viral footage of ICE agents zip-tying Black U.S. citizens during a raid in Chicago. D.L. condemned the incident as a chilling sign of racial profiling and government overreach, closing the episode with his trademark blend of sharp commentary and unapologetic truth-telling.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Faizon Love joined for a hilarious round of This or That on the D.L. Hughley Show Podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Question of the Day sparked fiery discussion: Should a husband have to pay his wife back for family bills she covered while he was unemployed? Listeners flooded the lines, debating whether marriage is about teamwork or financial fairness. Opinions ranged from “for better or worse” loyalty to calls for clear money boundaries, and the segment quickly went viral online.  See omny...

The DLHS team reacted to the surprising news that Costco will begin selling weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to uninsured customers for $499 per month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Monday, but the D.L. Hughley Show Podcast will make you feel like it is the weekend with a What Had Happened Was Friday. Today fans will hear some of the best callers from last week’s Questions of the Day. Banning books in the US has become normalized as thousands of books have been banned. Three states in the US account for most banned books; which are Texas, Florida, and Tennesse. Ol...

Sometimes people get upset with some of the things that D.L. has to say, so he gives them the opportunity to say, F- You D.L. Hughley with our F- You D.L. 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 reviews One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Monday, but the D.L. Hughley Show Podcast will make you feel like it is the weekend with a What Had Happened Was Friday. Today fans will hear some of the best callers from last week’s Questions of the Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banning books in the US has become normalized as thousands of books have been banned. Three states in the US account for most banned books; which are Texas, Florida, and Tennesse.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show kicked off with a fiery discussion about a Florida teacher under fire after leading a “happy birthday” rendition for a Black student—only to switch the lyrics mid-song to “You live in the zoo… you look like a monkey… you smell like one too.” The backlash was swift, and the Polk County school district launched an investigation into the incident.&...

Jasmine Sanders closed out with a humor segment, revealing the “Top 5 Weird Things Women Do According to Men” — including eating fries off someone else’s plate, getting upset over toilet seat placement, and wearing shoes that look sexy but hurt.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DL turned to the Question of the Day: a man jumped into a brawl to defend his wife who was being attacked by five women, sparking debate over whether his violent intervention was justified or excessive. The hosts invited callers to weigh in on where the line should be drawn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political waters boiled over as both Republicans and Democrats traded blame for the federal government shutdown—each pointing fingers at the other for failing to resolve spending and healthcare disputes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show kicked off with a fiery discussion about a Florida teacher under fire after leading a “happy birthday” rendition for a Black student—only to switch the lyrics mid-song to “You live in the zoo… you look like a monkey… you smell like one too.” The backlash was swift, and the Polk County school district launched an investigation into the incident.&...

The D.L. Hughley Show kicked off with sharp commentary on Donald Trump’s bizarre claim that there are “two N-words you can’t say”, sparking outrage and ridicule as DL and the crew broke down the recklessness of his language and the dangerous normalization of rhetoric rooted in division. From there, the team tackled an intense Question of the Day about the military’s n...

Jasmine Sanders used the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight five critical steps for prevention—from exercise to minimizing alcohol—while also reminding listeners to stay vigilant about screenings and early detection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.