Big changes and big questions dominated this episode of The D.L. Hughley Show. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the backbone of NPR, PBS, and countless local stations, has officially shut down after Congress slashed over $1 billion in funding. This move leaves public media scrambling for survival through donations and corporate support, marking the end of an era for educational programming and trusted news sources. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to block further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval, signaling a push to rein in executive power after recent controversial operations.

On a lighter note, for the Question of the Day, the team tackled the hot-button question of tipping at self-service establishments. With automation replacing traditional service, listeners debated whether tipping is still necessary when you’re doing most of the work yourself. Jasmine Sanders rounded out the show with five surprising facts, from the 40,000 toilet-related injuries reported annually to the shocking seven percent of Americans who believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows. It was a mix of serious headlines and fun trivia—classic D.L. Hughley style.

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Jasmine Sanders rounded out the show with five surprising facts, from the 40,000 toilet-related injuries reported annually to the shocking seven percent of Americans who believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows.

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For the Question of the Day, the team tackled the hot-button question of tipping at self-service establishments. With automation replacing traditional service, listeners debated whether tipping is still necessary when you’re doing most of the work yourself.

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The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to block further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval, signaling a push to rein in executive power after recent controversial operations.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the backbone of NPR, PBS, and countless local stations, has officially shut down after Congress slashed over $1 billion in funding. This move leaves public media scrambling for survival through donations and corporate support, marking the end of an era for educational programming and trusted news sources.

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Feeling energized and ready for the new year? Here’s some on the biggest conversations from the D.L. Hughley Show. The Minneapolis Hampton Inn by Hilton sparked controversy when an independently owned location refused bookings made by ICE and DHS agents—citing a deliberate policy to deny their stay. Hilton swiftly distanced itself, launched an investigation, and removed the property from its system as protests and federal backlash mounted. The franchise owner, Everpeak Hospitality, also apologized and promised to accommodate affected guests.

Nicki Minaj caused a stir after publicly backing Trump at a Turning Point USA event alongside Erika Kirk, prompting social media outrage and a Change.org petition urging her deportation (over 53K signatures to date). Many are questioning whether this political pivot will cost her core Barb fanbase, with comparisons drawn to other celebrities like Kanye whose careers were derailed by similar moves. Meanwhile, Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse KEM—recently celebrating over two decades in the game—joined DLHS to share his journey of independence from Motown, founding Kemistry Records, and his continued mission to keep soulful R&B alive and thriving. Ending on a wellness note, experts are urging listeners to ditch old unhealthy habits for 2026: prioritize sleep, curb overspending, avoid skipping breakfast, boost physical activity, and unplug from your phone—small adjustments that yield big health payoffs.

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Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse KEM—recently celebrating over two decades in the game—joined DLHS to share his journey of independence from Motown, founding Kemistry Records, and his continued mission to keep soulful R&B alive and thriving.

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Experts are urging listeners to ditch old unhealthy habits for 2026: prioritize sleep, curb overspending, avoid skipping breakfast, boost physical activity, and unplug from your phone—small adjustments that yield big health payoffs.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.