The D.L. Hughley Show

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DLHS Hour 2 | My Ex Drove My New Man’s Car Aug 19, 2026

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In the Question of the Day, listeners passionately weighed in on a viral relationship dilemma involving a woman who allowed her baby’s father to drive her current boyfriend’s car, with most callers calling the move disrespectful and a breach of trust.

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DLHS Hour 1 | British Author and Academic Self Transitions After Allegations Surfaced Aug 19, 2026

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The show opened with a discussion about British author and former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, whose death followed intense public scrutiny surrounding plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic work. Arday, who made history as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, had recently resigned amid an ongoing investigation while denying wrongdoing.

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Full EP | US Homicide Rate Drops Lowest in Seven Decades; Does Stephen A. Smith Deserve NABJ Thumbs Down Award; Chosen for Change Organization Founder Michael Brown Sr. Joins DLHS Crew; ‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Passes Away at 36; and More Aug 18, 2026

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The D.L. Hughley Show delivers another episode packed with headline-grabbing conversations, hard truths, and powerful personal stories that cut through the noise. From historic crime statistics to media accountability, community healing, and the shocking loss of a beloved actress, the crew tackled some of the biggest topics driving conversations across the country. Based on newly released FBI data, the show discussed the dramatic decline in violent crime, with the U.S. homicide rate falling 18.1% in 2025 to its lowest level since 1956, while overall violent crime dropped 9.3%, prompting debate about what policies and community-based approaches may be helping drive the trend. During the Question of the Day, the DLHS crew also weighed in on the National Association of Black Journalists awarding Stephen A. Smith its controversial "Thumbs Down" honor for what the organization described as a recurring pattern of disparaging commentary toward prominent Black women in politics, sports, and media, sparking spirited listener reactions and a broader conversation about accountability in journalism.

The show's most heartfelt moment came when Michael Brown Sr., founder of the Chosen for Change Organization, joined the program to discuss turning the pain of losing his son into a mission of helping grieving families. His nonprofit now provides holistic grief support, counseling, and programs specifically designed for fathers and families coping with the loss of a child, transforming tragedy into community healing and hope. The episode also reflected on the sudden death of Nashville and Heroes star Hayden Panettiere at age 36. Authorities confirmed she was found unresponsive in South Carolina and, while no signs of foul play have been reported, the cause of death remains under investigation. D.L. and the team remembered her career, discussed the public's concern over such a sudden loss at a young age, and explored the questions surrounding her passing as fans and loved ones await answers.

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DLHS Hour 4 | ‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Passes Away at 36 Aug 18, 2026

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The episode also reflected on the sudden death of Nashville and Heroes star Hayden Panettiere at age 36. Authorities confirmed she was found unresponsive in South Carolina and, while no signs of foul play have been reported, the cause of death remains under investigation. D.L. and the team remembered her career, discussed the public's concern over such a sudden loss at a young age, and explored the questions surrounding her passing as fans and loved ones await answers.

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DLHS Hour 3 | Chosen for Change Organization Michael Brown Sr. Joins DLHS Crew Aug 18, 2026

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DLHS Hour 2 | Does Stephen A. Smith Deserve NABJ Thumbs Down Award Aug 18, 2026

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During the Question of the Day, the DLHS crew also weighed in on the National Association of Black Journalists awarding Stephen A. Smith its controversial "Thumbs Down" honor for what the organization described as a recurring pattern of disparaging commentary toward prominent Black women in politics, sports, and media, sparking spirited listener reactions and a broader conversation about accountability in journalism.

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DLHS Hour 1 | US Homicide Rate Drops Lowest in Seven Decades Aug 18, 2026

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Based on newly released FBI data, the show discussed the dramatic decline in violent crime, with the U.S. homicide rate falling 18.1% in 2025 to its lowest level since 1956, while overall violent crime dropped 9.3%, prompting debate about what policies and community-based approaches may be helping drive the trend.

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FULL EP | Family and the Black Community Still Have Questions about Tasia Fortune; What Had Happened was Friday; F - You DL Hughley; Oleebo Bootleg Movie Review: “72 Hours” and More Aug 17, 2026

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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. During What’s Trending, Jasmine Sanders discussed the mysterious death of Mississippi woman, Tasia Fortune. Fortune, a 29-year-old black woman, was found hanging from a tree outside of an abandoned house. Two other people were found dead in a years' time in the same manner and this has raised many questions.

Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo the streaming hack warrior, is back with DL for another bootleg movie review. Today, Oleebo is reviewing the Netflix movie, 72 Hours. Kevin Hart stars in this film along with some new faces and special guests, Mike Epps and Katt Williams. Also, sometimes fans get upset with some of the things that DL has to say, so he gives them the opportunity to say F- You DL Hughley.

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Bon Voyage/Ryan James Carr/Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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DLHS Hour 4 | F - You DL Hughley Aug 17, 2026

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Sometimes fans get upset with some of the things that DL has to say, so he gives them the opportunity to say F- You DL Hughley.

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DLHS Hour 2 | What Had Happened was Friday Aug 17, 2026

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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.

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