The D.L. Hughley Show

This episode has everything: D.L. dives deep into the Nolan Wells case and Mississippi's long, ugly history of racial injustice while questioning why America seems more sympathetic to a woman who murders her children than a mother searching for answers. The Trump administration is making an unprecedented move to control press access to the White House — is this the authoritarian playbook everyone warned about? Hundreds of thousands are losing Obamacare coverage, Texas agricultural workers are facing a mysterious health crisis, and a viral plane etiquette debate has the entire country picking sides. D.L. shares unforgettable stories about sitting next to Halle Berry, getting kicked out of first class, and being profiled while flying. He also opens up about his father's legacy ahead of his memoir *Charlie's Boy*, including the Sammy Davis Jr. *All in the Family* moment that made his dad laugh harder than anyone had ever seen. The Militant Man Jamal Kingsley exposes racism in your technology, One Voyage Jeopardy tests contestants' R&B knowledge, and Sybil Wilkes breaks down a federal judge forcing Trump to restore CNN and MSNBC press access, Memphis Mayor Paul Young's fear of Elon Musk, and Chris Brown going head-to-head with a journalist over abuse allegations. Plus, D.L.'s childhood disasters involving bug spray and crabs, the top five signs your man is a workaholic, and a bombshell collaboration between Kirk Franklin and GloRilla. This is one episode you don't want to miss.

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D.L. takes it back to his childhood with stories that will have you in tears — from the time a neighborhood kid convinced him he got a girl pregnant with a kiss, to the infamous incident involving crabs, bug spray, and a trip to Martin Luther King Hospital that had doctors lining up to see the damage. Then Jasmine breaks down the top five signs his workaholism has gone too far — and the crew debates whether some of these are just normal adult life. Before the show wraps, the team shares what they learned today, including a major Netflix deal for bestselling author Kennedy Ryan, and a surprise new collaboration between Kirk Franklin and GloRilla that's about to drop. Plus, D.L. reveals where he first heard "Stomp" — and it's not where you'd ever guess. And tomorrow's show preview will have you clearing your schedule.

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D.L. gets personal with stories from his upcoming memoir *Charlie's Boy*, including the time his father laughed so hard watching the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. moment on *All in the Family* that the whole family came running. Then the Militant Man Jamal Kingsley is back exposing hidden racism in everyday life — from your computer screensaver to your little black book. Sybil Wilkes delivers the news you need to know, including a federal judge forcing the Trump administration to restore press access for CNN and MSNBC, Memphis Mayor Paul Young admitting he's afraid to push back on Elon Musk's AI operations, the Smithsonian African American History Museum standing firm against executive orders, and Chris Brown publicly confronting a journalist who claims he abuses women. You'll want to hear what happens when these stories collide.

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The plane seat showdown reaches a fever pitch as listeners from across the country weigh in on whether the man was wrong for refusing to trade his window seat for a middle seat. One caller even calls it a setup. D.L. shares a wild first-class story involving luggage, a gate agent, and someone who picked the wrong person to mess with — plus Jasmine opens up about being profiled while flying first class. The crew draws a chilling connection between the broken arm passenger and the serial killer who used the exact same trick to lure victims. And don't miss One Voyage Jeopardy with the Militant Man Jamal Kingsley, where contestants battle over classic R&B lyrics from Al Hudson, 112, and the Ohio Players — with a cruise vacation on the line.

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D.L. kicks things off with a gut-wrenching look at the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi — a state with a dark history of racial injustice that somehow keeps getting worse. The Trump administration is making a bold power grab to control which reporters get White House access, and D.L. has plenty to say about the authoritarian playbook unfolding in real time. Meanwhile, Obamacare enrollment is being slashed for hundreds of thousands of people, and doctors in Texas are sounding the alarm about a mysterious health crisis hitting agricultural workers — right after the state eliminated mandatory water breaks. Plus, a viral plane etiquette debate divides the crew when a man refuses to give up his paid window seat for a passenger with a broken arm, and D.L. recounts the time he sat next to Halle Berry fresh off an argument with Eric Benét. And is Jon Ossoff the next Obama? Social media seems to think so.

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The crew unpacked the viral controversy surrounding Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones after she revealed regrets about sending her daughter to underfunded New York City public schools despite having the means to choose other options, sparking a nationwide debate about race, privilege, school choice, and whether successful Black families should invest in their communities or prioritize individual opportunity. The show also weighed in on the recent criticism of BET after years of Black cultural reporting and interviews reportedly disappeared from its digital archives, raising concerns about preserving Black history and media legacy. Additionally, D.L. reflected on the ongoing fight for justice in cases involving Black victims and the stark differences in how grieving mothers are treated in America.  

The conversation continued with the Question of the Day, as listeners sounded off on NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal accepting an honorary FBI Special Agent designation from FBI Director Kash Patel during a National Academy graduation ceremony, a move that has generated significant backlash and debate online. The show also welcomed funk icon Morris Day, who reflected on his legendary career with The Time, his friendship with Prince, and the enduring influence of classics like “Jungle Love,” “The Bird,” and Purple Rain. Closing things out, Jasmine Sanders shared her Top 5 benefits of sleeping nude, highlighting research that suggests cooler sleep conditions can promote deeper rest, improve skin health, reduce stress, and support overall wellness by helping the body regulate temperature more effectively. 

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Jasmine Sanders shared her Top 5 benefits of sleeping nude, highlighting research that suggests cooler sleep conditions can promote deeper rest, improve skin health, reduce stress, and support overall wellness by helping the body regulate temperature more effectively. 

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The show also welcomed funk icon Morris Day, who reflected on his legendary career with The Time, his friendship with Prince, and the enduring influence of classics like “Jungle Love,” “The Bird,” and Purple Rain. 

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The crew unpacked the viral controversy surrounding Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones after she revealed regrets about sending her daughter to underfunded New York City public schools despite having the means to choose other options, sparking a nationwide debate about race, privilege, school choice, and whether successful Black families should invest in their communities or prioritize individual opportunity. 

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The conversation continued with the Question of the Day, as listeners sounded off on NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal accepting an honorary FBI Special Agent designation from FBI Director Kash Patel during a National Academy graduation ceremony, a move that has generated significant backlash and debate online. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.