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DLHS Hour 3 | Jackson, MS Police Investigate Tasia Fortune Death as a Homicide Sep 11, 2026

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Sybil Wilkes follows the troubling death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi. Police say the case is being investigated as a homicide while authorities await the medical examiner’s autopsy findings, as Fortune’s family and local leaders continue demanding answers.

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DLHS Hour 2 | Women with Money Do Not Need a Man Sep 11, 2026

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The Question of the Day brings up a conversation about money and modern relationships as listeners consider whether successful women are encouraged to see financial independence as freedom while men are still expected to provide—an increasingly relevant debate as more marriages become financially egalitarian or include women as primary breadwinners.

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DLHS Hour 1 | Fat Joe Defends Using the N-Word Sep 11, 2026

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D.L. and the crew debate Fat Joe’s defense of using the N-word, which he ties to his Puerto Rican and Cuban roots, his South Bronx upbringing, and his lifelong immersion in hip-hop; the renewed controversy has raised broader questions about Blackness, cultural proximity, and who has permission to reclaim the slur.

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Full EP | Judge Says US Constitution Does Not Guarantee Clean Drinking Water; Can a Man Make Less Than His Woman; Talking All That Jazz with Singer MAJOR; Five Lies Told at Republican Midterm Convention; and More Sep 10, 2026

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D.L. and the crew react to a divided Fifth Circuit ruling that upheld the dismissal of Jackson, Mississippi residents’ lawsuit over alleged lead contamination, finding that access to clean water and accurate public-health information are not deeply rooted constitutional rights—even as the court acknowledged the alleged harm as grievous and noted that residents may pursue other legal remedies. The conversation then turns to money and relationships after LisaRaye McCoy argues that a partner should be able to comfortably match her established lifestyle. This conversation prompted D.L. to ask if a relationship could work if a man made less money than his woman. Callers push back and share examples of couples thriving with unequal incomes through mutual respect, complementary strengths, and proportional bill-splitting.

Singer MAJOR. brings the romance and rhythm as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of his platinum-certified wedding staple “Why I Love You” and introduces “May This Moment Never End,” a warm new love anthem featuring the easygoing “La La Step.” Released through nowthatsMAJOR Music Group and UnitedMasters, the song was written with producer David “DLo” Outing. The episode closes with My Top 5 with Jasmine giving five lies that are being told at the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, challenging party messaging on the economy, unity, immigration, opponent-bashing, and the Iran war; outside reporting confirms the unusual two-day event was designed to energize voters amid low presidential approval and anxiety over consumer costs and the conflict overseas. From civil rights and relationship standards to new music and campaign spectacle, the crew delivers humor, debate, and plenty to think about.

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DLHS Hour 4 | Five Lies Told at Republican Midterm Convention Sep 10, 2026

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The episode closes with My Top 5 with Jasmine giving five lies that are being told at the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, challenging party messaging on the economy, unity, immigration, opponent-bashing, and the Iran war; outside reporting confirms the unusual two-day event was designed to energize voters amid low presidential approval and anxiety over consumer costs and the conflict overseas.

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DLHS Hour 3 | Talking All That Jazz with Singer MAJOR. Sep 10, 2026

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DLHS Hour 2 | Can a Man Make Less Than His Woman Sep 10, 2026

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The conversation then turns to money and relationships after LisaRaye McCoy argues that a partner should be able to comfortably match her established lifestyle. This conversation prompted D.L. to ask if a relationship could work if a man made less money than his woman. Callers push back and share examples of couples thriving with unequal incomes through mutual respect, complementary strengths, and proportional bill-splitting.

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DLHS Hour 1 | Judge Says US Constitution Does Not Guarantee Clean Drinking Water Sep 10, 2026

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Full EP | Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Causing an Uproar on Social Media; Teacher Fired for Reading N-Word from Assigned Text; Panda Express Founders Help Employees Become Homeowners; Five Reasons Why You Leave the First Date; and More Sep 09, 2026

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From courtroom controversy to first-date dealbreakers, this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show tackled the stories that had social media debating and listeners weighing in. The crew dug into the case of Lindsay Clancy, whose Massachusetts murder trial ended in a mistrial after a jury deadlocked over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, sparking fierce online arguments about mental health, accountability, race, and justice. Recent reports indicate prosecutors are now weighing their next steps, which could include a retrial or plea negotiations, while Clancy’s attorney has even floated the idea of seeking a presidential pardon despite the case being prosecuted at the state level. The show also unpacked the debate surrounding a Washington state teacher who lost his job after reading the N-word aloud from To Kill a Mockingbird during a classroom discussion about literature and historical context, leading listeners to wrestle with whether educators should read classic works exactly as written or adapt them for modern sensitivities.

On a more uplifting note, D.L. spotlighted Panda Express founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng as Human Beings of the Week for helping employees pursue the dream of homeownership through financial wellness resources and career development. Their company, which employs roughly 55,000 people across more than 2,500 locations, views employee homeownership as a measure of success and a way to invest in workers beyond the workplace. The laughs kept coming with a countdown of the biggest first-date red flags, including rude behavior, nonstop phone use, showing up drunk, and only thinking about yourself. Throughout the show, D.L. mixed hot-button topics, sharp commentary, and humor while challenging listeners to think critically about fairness, responsibility, and what truly makes someone a decent human being.

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DLHS Hour 4 | Five Reasons Why You Leave the First Date Sep 09, 2026

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The laughs kept coming with a countdown of the biggest first-date red flags, including rude behavior, nonstop phone use, showing up drunk, and only thinking about yourself.

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