Cedric the Entertainer joins the crew for a lively round of questions about old-school essentials, luxury cigars, his friendly hat rivalry with D.L. and the honorary doctorate tied to his family’s Lincoln University legacy—one of two honorary degrees on his résumé, alongside the Doctorate of Fine Arts his alma mater Southeast Missouri State University awarded him in 2025. 

Cedric the Entertainer joins the crew for a lively round of questions about old-school essentials, luxury cigars, his friendly hat rivalry with D.L. and the honorary doctorate tied to his family&rsquo;s Lincoln University legacy&mdash;one of two honorary degrees on his r&eacute;sum&eacute;, alongside the Doctorate of Fine Arts his alma mater Southeast Missouri State University awarded him in 2025.&nbsp;

The D.L. Hughley Show is now here! In this daily podcast, Comic D.L. Hughley provides a dose of truth while commenting on the latest news, pop culture, politics, sports, and social justice. Hughley takes listeners on a no-holds ride of humor and reality, stating, "I'm fast, funny, and topical. I make people laugh a lot and think a little. Some people want to push the envelope – I try to see if I can singe it a little."

The D.L. Hughley Show is now here! In this daily podcast, Comic D.L. Hughley provides a dose of truth while commenting on the latest news, pop culture, politics, sports, and social justice. Hughley takes listeners on a no-holds ride of humor and reality, stating, "I'm fast, funny, and topical. I make people laugh a lot and think a little. Some people want to push the envelope – I try to see if I can singe it a little."

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DLHS Hour 3 | Comedian and Actor Cedric the Entertainer Joins DLHS Crew 

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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. 

Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show 

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

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&mdash;and institutions&mdash;use power. The team breaks down Kelly Clarkson&rsquo;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&rsquo;s condescending response told a different story. The dispute sparks a larger conversation about customer service, snap judgments and whether a celebrity&rsquo;s social-media callout can overwhelm a small business.&nbsp;
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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show</a>&nbsp;
Music Credits:&nbsp;
Bon Voyage/Ryan James Carr/Courtesy of <a href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/">www.epidemicsound.com</a>&nbsp;

Full EP | Kelly Clarkson Calls Out Small Business for Unfair Treatment; Can You Watch a Public Execution; Former VP Harris Heads Leaders about AI; and More   

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

DLHS Hour 3 & 4 | Former VP Harris Heads Leaders about AI 

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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. 

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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;

DLHS Hour 2 | Can You Watch a Public Execution  

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DLHS Hour 3 | Comedian and Actor Cedric the Entertainer Joins DLHS Crew

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