The D.L. Hughley Show

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DLHS Hour 2 | Who is Responsible for the Bad Lettuce Aug 05, 2026

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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?

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DLHS Hour 1 | New York City Crime at a Record Low Aug 05, 2026

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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.

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Full EP | A New Drug to Stop Daydreaming; Is it Good Discipline or Child Abuse; Gospel Music Icon Kirk Franklin Joins DLHS Crew; Mass Shooting at Idaho In-N-Out; and More Aug 04, 2026

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From thought-provoking health breakthroughs to emotional conversations about parenting, faith, and heroism, this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show packed no shortage of debate and inspiration. The crew discussed emerging research on ADHD and excessive daydreaming, highlighting studies showing that lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) may help reduce symptoms of “sluggish cognitive tempo,” a condition associated with chronic daydreaming, poor focus, and mental fog. The conversation then shifted to a passionate Question of the Day segment about whether a widely circulated video of a mother disciplining her child crossed the line into abuse, sparking strong opinions from callers on discipline, parenting, and generational attitudes toward corporal punishment. Drawing from personal experiences, the hosts explored where accountability ends and harm begins.

The show also welcomed gospel icon Kirk Franklin, who reflected on fatherhood, family relationships, adoption, faith, and the responsibility that comes with public influence. Franklin's appearance comes as he remains one of gospel music’s most influential voices, recently earning major recognition and continuing to shape the future of the genre. The episode closed with discussion of the tragic mass shooting outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, where three people were killed and several others injured. The hosts highlighted the actions of Jordan Salinas, an armed bystander whom authorities credited with helping stop the gunman and potentially, preventing further casualties. As always, D.L. mixed sharp social commentary, humor, and real-life perspectives to tackle some of the most talked-about stories in the country

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

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DLHS Hour 4 | Mass Shooting at Idaho In-N-Out Aug 04, 2026

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The episode closed with discussion of the tragic mass shooting outside an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, where three people were killed and several others injured. The hosts highlighted the actions of Jordan Salinas, an armed bystander whom authorities credited with helping stop the gunman and potentially, preventing further casualties.

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DLHS Hour 3 | Gospel Music Icon Kirk Franklin Joins DLHS Crew Aug 04, 2026

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DLHS Hour 2 | Is it Good Discipline or Child Abuse Aug 04, 2026

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The conversation then shifted to a passionate Question of the Day segment about whether a widely circulated video of a mother disciplining her child crossed the line into abuse, sparking strong opinions from callers on discipline, parenting, and generational attitudes toward corporal punishment. Drawing from personal experiences, the hosts explored where accountability ends and harm begins.

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DLHS Hour 1 | A New Drug to Stop Daydreaming Aug 04, 2026

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The crew discussed emerging research on ADHD and excessive daydreaming, highlighting studies showing that lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) may help reduce symptoms of “sluggish cognitive tempo,” a condition associated with chronic daydreaming, poor focus, and mental fog.

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FULL EP | Humanoid Robots from China Barred in US; What Had Happened was Friday; F - You DL Hughley; Oleebo Bootleg Movie Review: “The Odyssey” and More Aug 03, 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 the Jazzy Report, Jasmine Sanders discussed humanoid robots from China have been barred in the United States. The FCC says that the new advanced robotic devices are unacceptable in terms of National Security and that the machines can be exploited for surveillance purposes.

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 is reviewing the Greek epic, The Odyssey. This classic epic has been reworked by writer and director Christopher Nolan and features an all-star cast. This film star Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron and Zendaya. 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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Music Credits:

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

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DLHS Hour 1 | Humanoid Robots from China Barred in US Aug 03, 2026

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During the Jazzy Report, Jasmine Sanders discussed humanoid robots from China have been barred in the United States. The FCC says that the new advanced robotic devices are unacceptable in terms of National Security and that the machines can be exploited for surveillance purposes.

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DLHS Hour 4 | F - You DL Hughley Aug 03, 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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