The episode closes on a powerful note with Jasmine Sanders’ “My Top 5” spotlight, celebrating women actively shaping history right now—including Jennifer King, the first Black woman to serve as a full‑time NFL coach; filmmaker Ava DuVernay, whose work continues to redefine Black storytelling; Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass, the first woman to hold the top enlisted role in the U.S. Air Force; Vice President Kamala Harris; and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the scientist whose leadership helped make the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine possible. 

The episode closes on a powerful note with Jasmine Sanders&rsquo; &ldquo;My Top 5&rdquo; spotlight, celebrating women actively shaping history right now&mdash;including Jennifer King, the first Black woman to serve as a full‑time NFL coach; filmmaker Ava DuVernay, whose work continues to redefine Black storytelling; Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass, the first woman to hold the top enlisted role in the U.S. Air Force; Vice President Kamala Harris; and Dr.&nbsp;Kizzmekia&nbsp;Corbett, the scientist whose leadership helped make the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine possible.&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 4 | Five amazing women making history 

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What starts as a joke can turn into a $27 million nightmare—and that’s just the beginning. The crew kicks things off breaking down the viral controversy surrounding comedian Learnmore Jonasi, who’s now facing a massive lawsuit from Lion King composer Lebo M after joking that the iconic “Circle of Life” chant translates to “Look, there’s a lion—oh my God.” While Jonasi says it was clearly satire, Lebo M argues the joke misrepresented the chant’s true meaning—“All hail the king”—and damaged its cultural and financial value, even serving the comedian with lawsuit papers mid‑set at the Laugh Factory. From there, the conversation pivots to pop culture accountability as Chilli from TLC finds herself under fire after reposting a debunked conspiracy theory about Michelle Obama and revelations that she donated to Trump‑aligned fundraising groups. Chilli insists the repost was accidental and says she’s “not MAGA,” but the panel debates whether her explanation holds up in the age of algorithms, receipts, and public trust. 

On the world stage, the tone turns serious as the Secretary of War claims the end may be in sight for U.S. military operations in Iran. Officials point to declining missile launches and drone activity as signs the conflict is nearing its final phase, even as critics question the humanitarian cost and the lack of a clear exit strategy. The episode closes on a powerful note with Jasmine Sanders’ “My Top 5” spotlight, celebrating women actively shaping history right now—including Jennifer King, the first Black woman to serve as a full‑time NFL coach; filmmaker Ava DuVernay, whose work continues to redefine Black storytelling; Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass, the first woman to hold the top enlisted role in the U.S. Air Force; Vice President Kamala Harris; and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the scientist whose leadership helped make the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine possible. 

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What starts as a joke can turn into a $27 million nightmare&mdash;and&nbsp;that&rsquo;s&nbsp;just the beginning.&nbsp;The crew kicks things off breaking down the viral controversy surrounding comedian&nbsp;Learnmore&nbsp;Jonasi,&nbsp;who&rsquo;s&nbsp;now facing a massive lawsuit from&nbsp;Lion King&nbsp;composer&nbsp;Lebo M&nbsp;after joking that the iconic &ldquo;Circle of Life&rdquo; chant translates to &ldquo;Look, there&rsquo;s a lion&mdash;oh my God.&rdquo; While Jonasi says it was clearly satire, Lebo M argues the joke misrepresented the chant&rsquo;s true meaning&mdash;&ldquo;All hail the king&rdquo;&mdash;and damaged its cultural and financial value, even serving the comedian with lawsuit papers mid‑set at the Laugh Factory. From there, the conversation pivots to pop culture accountability as&nbsp;Chilli from TLC&nbsp;finds herself under fire after reposting a debunked conspiracy theory about&nbsp;Michelle Obama&nbsp;and revelations that she donated to Trump‑aligned fundraising groups. Chilli insists the repost was accidental and says&nbsp;she&rsquo;s&nbsp;&ldquo;not MAGA,&rdquo; but the panel debates whether her explanation holds up in the age of algorithms, receipts, and public trust.&nbsp;
On the world stage, the tone turns serious as the Secretary of War claims the end may be in sight for U.S. military operations in Iran. Officials point to declining missile launches and drone activity as signs the conflict is nearing its final phase, even as critics question the humanitarian cost and the lack of a clear&nbsp;exit strategy. The episode closes on a powerful note with Jasmine Sanders&rsquo; &ldquo;My Top 5&rdquo; spotlight, celebrating women actively shaping history right now&mdash;including Jennifer King, the first Black woman to serve as a full‑time NFL coach; filmmaker Ava DuVernay, whose work continues to redefine Black storytelling; Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass, the first woman to hold the top enlisted role in the U.S. Air Force; Vice President Kamala Harris; and Dr.&nbsp;Kizzmekia&nbsp;Corbett, the scientist whose leadership helped make the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine possible.&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show</a>&nbsp;

Full EP | Comedian sued for $27 million for “Circle of Life” joke; Do you believe Chili from TLC or is she MAGA; Secretary of War says military efforts ending soon in Iran; Five amazing women making history; and More  

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On the world stage, the tone turns serious as the Secretary of War claims the end may be in sight for U.S. military operations in Iran. Officials point to declining missile launches and drone activity as signs the conflict is nearing its final phase, even as critics question the humanitarian cost and the lack of a clear exit strategy. 

On the world stage, the tone turns serious as the Secretary of War claims the end may be in sight for U.S. military operations in Iran. Officials point to declining missile launches and drone activity as signs the conflict is nearing its final phase, even as critics question the humanitarian cost and the lack of a clear&nbsp;exit strategy.&nbsp;

DLHS Hour 3 | Secretary of War says military efforts ending soon in Iran 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/b6c182ae-ddb2-4b69-b33b-b41f01204fc7/transcript

The conversation pivots to pop culture accountability as Chilli from TLC finds herself under fire after reposting a debunked conspiracy theory about Michelle Obama and revelations that she donated to Trump‑aligned fundraising groups. Chilli insists the repost was accidental and says she’s “not MAGA,” but the panel debates whether her explanation holds up in the age of algorithms, receipts, and public trust. 

The conversation pivots to pop culture accountability as Chilli from TLC finds herself under fire after reposting a debunked conspiracy theory about Michelle Obama and revelations that she donated to Trump‑aligned fundraising groups. Chilli insists the repost was accidental and says&nbsp;she&rsquo;s&nbsp;&ldquo;not MAGA,&rdquo; but the panel debates whether her explanation holds up in the age of algorithms, receipts, and public trust.&nbsp;

DLHS Hour 2 | Do you believe Chili from TLC or is she MAGA 

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DLHS Hour 4 | Five amazing women making history

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