This episode kicks off with a punch as DL calls out the “fake outrage machine” swirling around California Governor Gavin Newsom’s now‑viral SAT remark, reminding listeners how quickly political narratives get twisted for clicks and culture‑war fuel. In the discussion, the crew breaks down how conservative influencers circulated a clipped version of Newsom’s comments to paint him as racially insensitive, even though fuller footage and news reports show he was speaking about his dyslexia and academic struggles, not making racial comparisons. Coverage also confirms the audience was predominantly white, directly contradicting claims that his comment targeted Black listeners. The show then dives into a heated Question of the Day: a mother who requested money for school clothes gets upset when the father buys the clothes directly. The transcript adds hilarious and fiery back‑and‑forth from callers debating trust, co‑parenting expectations, and whether she wanted funds for the child—or for herself.  

The conversation deepens as journalist Georgia Fort joins the show, offering firsthand insight into her ongoing federal case stemming from her coverage of a protest inside a St. Paul church. Recent reporting reveals she has pleaded not guilty to federal felony charges and maintains she was operating as a journalist protected by the First Amendment, a stance echoed by press‑freedom advocates concerned about the precedent her prosecution could set. The episode closes with the crew reacting to news that Don Lemon is being sued by a Minnesota churchgoer, who claims his coverage of that same protest caused emotional distress and interfered with her ability to worship—allegations Lemon denies, insisting he was documenting events as a journalist. 

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

This episode kicks off with a punch as DL calls out the &ldquo;fake outrage machine&rdquo; swirling around California Governor Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s now‑viral SAT remark, reminding listeners how quickly political narratives get twisted for clicks and culture‑war fuel.&nbsp;In the discussion, the crew breaks down how conservative influencers circulated a clipped version of Newsom&rsquo;s comments to paint him as racially insensitive, even though fuller footage and news reports show he was speaking about his&nbsp;dyslexia and academic struggles, not making racial comparisons. Coverage also confirms the audience was&nbsp;predominantly white, directly contradicting claims that his comment targeted Black listeners. The show then dives into a heated Question of the Day: a mother who requested money for school clothes gets upset when the father buys the clothes directly. The transcript adds hilarious and fiery back‑and‑forth from callers debating trust, co‑parenting expectations, and whether she wanted funds for the child&mdash;or for herself.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The conversation deepens as journalist Georgia Fort joins the show, offering firsthand insight into her ongoing federal case stemming from her coverage of a protest inside a St. Paul church.&nbsp;Recent reporting reveals she has&nbsp;pleaded not guilty to federal felony charges&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintains&nbsp;she was&nbsp;operating&nbsp;as a journalist protected by the First Amendment, a stance echoed by press‑freedom advocates concerned about the precedent her prosecution could set. The episode closes with the crew reacting to news that&nbsp;Don Lemon is being sued by a Minnesota churchgoer, who claims his coverage of that same protest caused emotional distress and interfered with her ability to worship&mdash;allegations Lemon denies, insisting he was documenting events as a journalist.&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/the-dl-hughley-show</a>&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."

The D.L. Hughley Show

Full EP | Fake outrage over Gavin Newsom’s SAT comments; Mom wants dad to bring the money not the clothes; Journalist Georgia Fort joins the DLHS crew; Don Lemon sued by church goer in St. Paul, MN; and More  

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