The D.L. Hughley Show

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 reshaped everyday life. 

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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 unpack the deeply rooted tensions, disc...

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 Billboard’s controversial...

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. 

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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 anti‑American resentment” and &...

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 vessels around Africa, and surging fuel...

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 anti‑American resentment” and &...

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 they feel emotionally safest with ...

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 paint him as racially insensitive,...

The conversation deepens as journalist Georgia Fort joins the show, offering firsthand insight into her ongoing federal case stemming from her coverage of a protest inside a St. Paul church. Recent reporting reveals she has pleaded not guilty to federal felony charges and maintains she was operating as a journalist protected by the First Amendment, a stance echoed by press‑freedom advocates concerned about the p...

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 paint him as racially insensitive,...

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. In What’s Trending, Jasmine spoke about a North Carolina mother of three who went missing twenty years ago, was found alive and well. But the mom did not want to be found. She disappeared on purpose but has now been...