The D.L. Hughley Show

From a $15,000 singing bird to a sobering debate over televised death, D.L. Hughley and the crew deliver sharp takes on how people—and institutions—use power. The team breaks down Kelly Clarkson’s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford an automaton; the store maintains that its wall-mounted bird was not for sale and says it offered alternatives, while Clarkson insists a visible price tag and the employee’s condescending response told a different story. The dispute sparks a larger conversation about customer service, snap judgments and whether a celebrity’s social-media callout can overwhelm a small business.
The show then asked the Question of the Day to listeners, and asked whether they would watch a public execution, prompting an emotional discussion about punishment, spectacle, desensitization and America’s violent history. The question follows plans to execute former Army major Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood attack; although officials initially said it would be livestreamed, President Donald Trump later said the execution would not be publicly broadcast. Former Vice President Kamala Harris also warns global leaders that the window for meaningful AI safeguards is closing, urging governments, technology companies and even strategic rivals such as the United States and China to cooperate on enforceable standards addressing cybersecurity threats, AI-enabled weapons and the danger of systems escaping human control.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris also warns global leaders that the window for meaningful AI safeguards is closing, urging governments, technology companies and even strategic rivals such as the United States and China to cooperate on enforceable standards addressing cybersecurity threats, AI-enabled weapons and the danger of systems escaping human control.
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The show then asked the Question of the Day to listeners, and asked whether they would watch a public execution, prompting an emotional discussion about punishment, spectacle, desensitization and America’s violent history. The question follows plans to execute former Army major Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood attack; although officials initially said it would be livestreamed, President Donald Trump later said the execution would not be publicly broadcast.
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The team breaks down Kelly Clarkson’s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford an automaton; the store maintains that its wall-mounted bird was not for sale and says it offered alternatives, while Clarkson insists a visible price tag and the employee’s condescending response told a different story.
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DL comes in hot this episode, roasting the Trump administration's press secretary and her nonexistent qualifications before diving into a fiery debate about whether women still need men now that they're the breadwinners. Jasmine covers Howard University's racism scandal, subpoenas targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar, and a groundbreaking menopause study. Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper stops by to talk genre-crossing and his legendary collaborations. Senator John Fetterman takes home the Shoe Booty of the Week award, comedian Tyree Elaine delivers a killer set, and a lucky caller from Memphis wins a free cruise. DL also dishes on his time on The View, owing Ana Navarro some designer shoes, and dinner with Cedric the Entertainer. Plus, a viral drum major, ghost pranks, and Skip's PF Chang's theory.
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