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From a $15,000 singing bird to a sobering debate over televised death, D.L. Hughley and the crew deliver sharp takes on how people—and institutions—use power. The team breaks down Kelly Clarkson’s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford an automaton; the store maintains that its wall-mounted bird was not for sale and says it offered alternatives, while Clarkson insists a visible price tag and the employee’s condescending response told a different story. The dispute sparks a larger conversation about customer service, snap judgments and whether a celebrity’s social-media callout can overwhelm a small business.  The show then asked the Question of the Day to listeners, and asked whether they would watch a public execution, prompting an emotional discussion about punishment, spectacle, desensitization and America’s violent history. The question follows plans to execute former Army major Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood attack; although officials initially said it would be livestreamed, President Donald Trump later said the execution would not be publicly broadcast. Former Vice President Kamala Harris also warns global leaders that the window for meaningful AI safeguards is closing, urging governments, technology companies and even strategic rivals such as the United States and China to cooperate on enforceable standards addressing cybersecurity threats, AI-enabled weapons and the danger of systems escaping human control.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show  Music Credits:  Bon Voyage/Ryan James Carr/Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris also warns global leaders that the window for meaningful AI safeguards is closing, urging governments, technology companies and even strategic rivals such as the United States and China to cooperate on enforceable standards addressing cybersecurity threats, AI-enabled weapons and the danger of systems escaping human control.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show then asked the Question of the Day to listeners, and asked whether they would watch a public execution, prompting an emotional discussion about punishment, spectacle, desensitization and America’s violent history. The question follows plans to execute former Army major Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood attack; although officials initially said it would be livestreamed, President Donald Trump later said the execution would not be publicly broadcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team breaks down Kelly Clarkson’s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford an automaton; the store maintains that its wall-mounted bird was not for sale and says it offered alternatives, while Clarkson insists a visible price tag and the employee’s condescending response told a different story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DL comes in hot this episode, roasting the Trump administration's press secretary and her nonexistent qualifications before diving into a fiery debate about whether women still need men now that they're the breadwinners. Jasmine covers Howard University's racism scandal, subpoenas targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar, and a groundbreaking menopause study. Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper stops by to talk genre-crossing and his legendary collaborations. Senator John Fetterman takes home the Shoe Booty of the Week award, comedian Tyree Elaine delivers a killer set, and a lucky caller from Memphis wins a free cruise. DL also dishes on his time on The View, owing Ana Navarro some designer shoes, and dinner with Cedric the Entertainer. Plus, a viral drum major, ghost pranks, and Skip's PF Chang's theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DL recounts owing Ana Navarro a pair of Louis Vuitton shoes and dinner with Cedric the Entertainer at a moody New York spot. Caller number ten from Memphis wins a free cabin on the One Voyage Cruise. Jasmine shares the viral story of a ten-year-old drum major leading Virginia State University's marching band at homecoming. The crew reacts to the trending ghost prank challenge terrorizing kids online. Skip closes the show with a theory about the press secretary's bar exam and a certain Chinese restaurant chain. Plus, DL teases new music from Special K on the next show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DL talks about his appearance on The View, his upcoming tour with Don Lemon in Philadelphia, and why he's the best Hughley to ever carry the name. Five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper joins the show to talk crossing genres from jazz to hip-hop, his work with Maxwell, Q-Tip, and Erykah Badu, and why critics who ask who he is better Google him. Then Senator John Fetterman receives the coveted Shoe Booty of the Week award for dressing like a Home Depot clearance rack and voting like a Republican plant. Sybil Wilkes delivers What You Need to Know, covering the Buffalo mass shooter trial, a $1.2 billion Bank of America penalty, and the Atlanta Dream's WNBA finals move to State Farm Arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation heats up as callers from across the country weigh in on whether women have outgrown the need for men. One caller insists men are wanted, not needed. Another says love conquers all. DL and Skip trade barbs about arranged marriages, shotgun weddings, and Saturday night specials. Then comedian Tyree Elaine takes the stage with a hilarious set about side dudes, cheating double standards, and a baby daddy who looks suspiciously like the main man. Plus, a tease of the upcoming Robert Glasper interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DL kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a cheeky public service announcement before unleashing on the Trump administration's press secretary and her questionable qualifications. Jasmine covers Howard University's clash with the University of Maryland over racist tennis tournament imagery, and Shane Gillis catches heat for his SNL monologue about gym fashion. DL delivers a blistering GED Section rant on the war on woke, and the Jazzy Report drops a bombshell about subpoenas targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar. Plus, a new menopause study reveals a physiological cliff, and the crew debates whether women still need men now that they're the primary providers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. and the crew bring the heat with a packed show. Trump tells Tennessee supporters he can say "the stupidest things" and they still clap—proving his point. An Uber driver kicks out a rider who won't confirm her name. In the GED Section, D.L. demands answers about six mysterious Black deaths the Trump administration refuses to investigate. NYC Mayor Mamdani orders a police use-of-force review, and a controversial story about a father showering with his nine-year-old daughter sparks intense debate across two hours with callers, Sanders, and Skip all weighing in. The Streaming Hack Warrior Alibo reviews Survivor's Remorse starring Mike Epps and Tichina Arnold. "F You, D.L. Hughley" lets critics sound off on religion, the hood, and D.L.'s small TV set. Miguel Pilgrim wins $52 million and rebuilds a historic Black community. Sybil Wilkes covers Obama's Senate endorsement, Trump attacking Ilhan Omar, and a fatal Six Flags roller coaster fall. Plus, a lucky listener wins a One Voice Cruise cabin, and D.L. teases guest Robert Glasper and another giveaway. Buckle up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. announces his book Charlie's Boys is out and he's hitting The View tomorrow. Then it's giveaway time—caller Rosalyn from Charlotte, NC wins a cabin on the One Voice Cruise, and D.L. is feeling so magnanimous he plans to give away another one. The crew reflects on the terrifying Six Flags roller coaster death and why getting older changes how you feel about thrill rides. Skip gives D.L. his flowers for the generosity, and the show teases tomorrow's guest: musical artist Robert Glasper and the Blue Note venue in LA. Another cruise cabin is up for grabs—will you be the next winner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. hits the road for Philadelphia with Don Lemon and Fort Worth, but first it's time for listeners to vent in the fan-favorite segment "F You, D.L. Hughley" with correspondent Niecy James. Critics come for D.L. about his stance on religion, his advice to leave the hood, and even the size of his TV set. Then the Human Being of the Week honors go to Miguel Pilgrim, who won $52 million in the lottery and is rebuilding Fort Lauderdale's historic Black community on Sistrunk Boulevard. In What You Need to Know, Sybil Wilkes covers Obama's endorsement of Juliana Stratton for Senate, Trump attacking Ilhan Omar at an Ohio rally, Six Flags shutting down roller coasters after a fatal fall, and the University of Maryland suspending its tennis program over KKK hood graphics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debate rages on: is a father showering with his nine-year-old daughter good parenting or a red flag? Sanders and Skip weigh in, and callers do not hold back—one even calls the man a "pervert" while another invokes Trump's own inappropriate comments about his daughter. D.L. draws the line between affection and boundary violations, and the consensus is clear: nine is too old. Then the one and only Alibo, the Streaming Hack Warrior, takes over with a hilarious review of Survivor's Remorse, starring Jessie T. Usher, Mike Epps, and Tichina Arnold—LeBron James' executive-produced show that's like Entourage with a conscience and a church scene. Alibo also pitches his new venture, Bootleg Betting—no refs, just witnesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October means Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and D.L. kicks things off with birthday shoutouts to AOC, Paul Pierce, Jerry Jones, Tisha Campbell-Martin, and more—including a wild story about Brian Dawkins' image being used in a Trump ad. Christa Pike, a death row survivor who was nearly executed, is back in the headlines, and D.L. has plenty to say about that. Trump tells Tennessee supporters he could "say the stupidest things" and they'd still clap—and they proved him right. An Uber driver kicks out a passenger who refused to confirm her identity, sparking a heated debate. In the GED Section, D.L. demands to know why the Trump administration investigates everyone except the mysterious deaths of six Black people found drowned and hanging this year. Plus, NYC Mayor Mamdani orders a police use-of-force review, scientists link gas and mental health, and a jaw-dropping story about a father who showers and sleeps with his nine-year-old daughter—listeners, you decide: loving dad or crossing the line? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.L. Hughley and the crew unpack the Justice Department’s antitrust investigation into ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC after the networks temporarily suspended shared White House pool coverage when CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from the complex; a federal judge later restored the outlets’ access, and press-freedom advocates warned the probe could chill independent reporting. The conversation also turns to the court-authorized search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home by Homeland Security Investigations as part of an immigration-related criminal inquiry; Omar has not been charged and says the action is political intimidation, while federal officials say the investigation is ongoing.  The mood lightens when Jamal Kingsley hosts One Voyage Jeopardy, challenging contestants to identify songs by cruise performers including Cupid, Lakeside and T.I.; the 2026 One Voyage lineup also features D.L. Hughley, Keith Sweat, Wyclef Jean, Doug E. Fresh, Erica Campbell and Cedric the Entertainer aboard Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady. Cedric then joins the crew for a lively round of questions about old-school essentials, luxury cigars, his friendly hat rivalry with D.L. and the honorary doctorate tied to his family’s Lincoln University legacy—one of two honorary degrees on his résumé, alongside the Doctorate of Fine Arts his alma mater Southeast Missouri State University awarded him in 2025. Plus, the show serves up its signature wordplay, sharp commentary and plenty of laughs along the way.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show  Music Credits:  Bon Voyage/Ryan James Carr/Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.