The D.L. Hughley Show

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DLHS Hour 2 | Hair Stylist Refuses to Put Blonde Hair in Child Aug 07, 2026

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The conversation then shifts to a heated Question of the Day sparked by a viral salon confrontation, where a hairstylist refused to add blonde hair to an 8-year-old child’s braids. The spirited debate explores whether the customer is always right or whether stylists have a professional responsibility to refuse services they believe are inappropriate, especially as many hair and health experts continue to caution against chemical hair treatments for young children.

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DLHS Hour 1 | Senate Holds Dr. Fauci in Contempt Aug 07, 2026

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DL and the crew dive into the latest controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci after a Senate committee voted to hold the former health official in contempt following his repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment during congressional questioning about the COVID-19 response.

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Full EP | Ms. Rachel is the New Mr. Rogers; Parents Charged for Letting 6-Year-Old Scooter to the Park; Singer/Songwriter Eric Bellinger Chats with Jasmine Sanders; Five Reasons You Might be Single; and More Aug 06, 2026

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What do children’s TV icons, modern parenting debates, relationship struggles, and R&B vulnerability have in common? The D.L. Hughley Show tackled all of it in a lively episode filled with thought-provoking conversations and plenty of laughs. D.L. praised Ms. Rachel, the beloved educator often compared to Mr. Rogers, for refusing to back down from advocacy despite criticism, noting that she recently reiterated that any opportunities lost because of her beliefs are “not ones I want.” For the Question of the Day, the show also discussed the widely debated Georgia case involving parents investigated after allowing their 6-year-old son to ride a scooter alone to a nearby park, sparking a larger conversation about childhood independence, safety, and how parenting standards have evolved over generations.

Later, singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger joined Jasmine Sanders to discuss his upcoming self-titled album, set for release August 21, and explained how his music has shifted from chasing hits to embracing authenticity, vulnerability, and personal growth, highlighted by his single “Cry In Front of You.” The show wrapped with a humorous but relatable look at why some people remain single, exploring everything from prioritizing careers and recovering from past heartbreaks to simply having high standards. Through candid conversations about relationships, self-awareness, and modern life, the episode blended entertainment with meaningful discussion while encouraging listeners to stay true to themselves.

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DLHS Hour 4 | Five Reasons You Might be Single Aug 06, 2026

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The show wrapped with a humorous but relatable look at why some people remain single, exploring everything from prioritizing careers and recovering from past heartbreaks to simply having high standards.

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DLHS Hour 3 | Singer/Songwriter Eric Bellinger Chats with Jasmine Sanders Aug 06, 2026

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Singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger joined Jasmine Sanders to discuss his upcoming self-titled album, set for release August 21, and explained how his music has shifted from chasing hits to embracing authenticity, vulnerability, and personal growth, highlighted by his single “Cry in Front of You.”

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DLHS Hour 2 | Parents Charged for Letting 6-Year-Old Scooter to the Park Aug 06, 2026

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For the Question of the Day, the show also discussed the widely debated Georgia case involving parents investigated after allowing their 6-year-old son to ride a scooter alone to a nearby park, sparking a larger conversation about childhood independence, safety, and how parenting standards have evolved over generations.

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DLHS Hour 1 | Ms. Rachel is the New Mr. Rogers Aug 06, 2026

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The D.L. Hughley Show tackled all of it in a lively episode filled with thought-provoking conversations and plenty of laughs. D.L. praised Ms. Rachel, the beloved educator often compared to Mr. Rogers, for refusing to back down from advocacy despite criticism, noting that she recently reiterated that any opportunities lost because of her beliefs are “not ones I want.”

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Full EP | New York City Crime at a Record Low; Who is Responsible for the Bad Lettuce; Man Walks Across Country to Help Under-privilege Youth; Five DMs That Come Off Wrong; and More Aug 05, 2026

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What happens when good news, hard questions, and incredible acts of perseverance collide? D.L. Hughley and the crew tackled everything from record-breaking crime reductions in New York City to a growing food safety scare and a remarkable cross-country journey that is changing lives. The show opened with a discussion about New York City's historic drop in crime, with recent NYPD statistics showing the city is on pace for one of its safest years on record, including record-low numbers of murders and shootings. D.L. also weighed in on leadership, community policing, and the impact local officials can have on public safety.

The conversation then shifted to the Question of the Day and the nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked in part to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce, which has sickened thousands of people and been connected to two deaths in Michigan, prompting investigations by health officials and renewed debate about food safety oversight. Who is responsible for the Cyclospora outbreak? On a more uplifting note, the show honored Philadelphia activist Isaiah "HMBL Zay" Thomas as Human Being of the Week after he completed a 3,000-mile "Faith Walk" from Philadelphia to California to raise money for underserved youth and future trade-school opportunities, overcoming injuries and even being struck by a vehicle during the journey. The laughs kept coming with a rundown of the "Top 5" online DMs that instantly raise red flags, including awkward greetings, suspicious compliments, and messages guaranteed to get ignored, delivering the humor and social commentary listeners expect from The D.L. Hughley Show.

Music Credits:

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

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DLHS Hour 4 | Five DMs That Come Off Wrong Aug 05, 2026

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The laughs kept coming with a rundown of the "Top 5" online DMs that instantly raise red flags, including awkward greetings, suspicious compliments, and messages guaranteed to get ignored, delivering the humor and social commentary listeners expect from The D.L. Hughley Show.

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DLHS Hour 3 | Man Walks Across Country to Help Underprivilege Youth Aug 05, 2026

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On a more uplifting note, the show honored Philadelphia activist Isaiah "HMBL Zay" Thomas as Human Being of the Week after he completed a 3,000-mile "Faith Walk" from Philadelphia to California to raise money for underserved youth and future trade-school opportunities, overcoming injuries and even being struck by a vehicle during the journey.

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