The D.L. Hughley Show

The D.L. Hughley Show

The D.L. Hughley Show is now here! In this daily podcast, Comic D.L. Hughley provides a dose of truth while commenting on the latest news, pop culture, politics, sports, and social justice. Hughley takes listeners on a no-holds ride of humor and reality, stating, "I'm fast, funny, and topical. I make people laugh a lot and think a little. Some people want to push the envelope – I try to see if I can singe it a little."

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October 10, 2025 36 mins

The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast packed sharp commentary and heartfelt moments into one dynamic episode. D.L. opened by dissecting reports that the Trump administration plans to pay migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to their home countries, a move critics say weaponizes poverty and undermines humanitarian policy.  

The Question of the Day sparked debate: Was a mother right to stop her 14-year-old son from dating a gir...

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Sybil Wilkes reported that former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges tied to his 2020 congressional testimony in a Virginia courtroom.  

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Jasmine Sanders’ MY Top 5 list honored male celebrities who have battled breast cancer, including Richard Roundtree and Harry Belafonte. 

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The Question of the Day sparked debate: Was a mother right to stop her 14-year-old son from dating a girl who already has a baby? Listeners weighed in passionately, with most agreeing that both kids were too young for such responsibility, while others argued love and maturity can’t always be dictated by age. 

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D.L. opened by dissecting reports that the Trump administration plans to pay migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to their home countries, a move critics say weaponizes poverty and undermines humanitarian policy. 

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This episode of The D.L. Hughley Show Podcast took listeners on a ride through comedy, culture, and conversation. 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. The Question of the Day asked: Is twelve too young to wear makeup? This comes from a mom who punish...

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The show closed with an important health reminder in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as Jasmine shared five crucial facts about breast cancer, emphasizing early detection and regular self-exams. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 — should he cover that cost ...

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 disproportionately high. The crew also refl...

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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. 

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Comedian Faizon Love joined for a hilarious round of This or That on the D.L. Hughley Show Podcast.  

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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. 

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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. 

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