D. L. Hughley Breaks the News
D. L. Hughley Breaks the News: Season 1

Air Date

October 25, 2008

Episodes

17 episodes

D. L. Hughley Breaks the News

Season 1

Episodes

1. October 25, 2008

October 25, 2008
60 min

Scott McClellan, former Bush Press Secretary, visits the studio to announce his endorsement for the US Presidency. Around the World: Events in the US are given an international perspective with CNN correspondents Chaim Floracruz, Mallika Kapur and Matthew Chance. Global economic issues are discussed with senior business correspondent Ali Velshi. Josh Levs from CNN's Truth Squad calls D.L. out.

2. November 1, 2008

November 1, 2008
60 min

The imminent American election is discussed with CNN political contributor Donna Brazile and Bertha Lewis of ACORN. Andrew Appel talks with D.L. Hughley about the possibility of voter fraud. Al Sharpton discusses the ramifications of an African American president on race relations. Tim Reid recounts his experiences as a black comedian in the 1960s and 1970s. U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. discusses aiding the Obama campaign and what the future holds for America under an Obama presidency. Interviews with New York City residents.

3. November 8, 2008

November 8, 2008
60 min

D.L. talks with Kenyan comedians Walter Mongare, Tony Njuguna and John Kiarie about President-Elect Barack Obama's victory. Dr. Drew Pinsky helps McCain supporters work through their pain at losing the election.

4. November 15, 2008

November 15, 2008
60 min

D.L. talks to New Yorkers during his first subway ride. California's Proposition 8 is discussed with syndicated sex columnist, Dan Savage. The aftermath of the general election is discussed with CNN republican strategist Bay Buchanan. The ongoing war in Iraq and the dangers of Pakistan are discussed with senior Bagdad correspondent, Michael Wear. The Sugar Hill Gang performs their classic "Rapper's Delight"

5. November 22, 2008

November 22, 2008
60 min

The bailout package for the Detroit automobile companies is discussed in with Congressman Barney Frank. Democratic political analyst James Carville discusses President-Elect Barack Obama's possible cabinet picks. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach talks with D.L. about religion in America and his book, "The Kosher Sutra."2008-11-

6. December 6, 2008

December 6, 2008
60 min

7. Season 1, Episode 7

December 6, 2008
60 min

8. Season 1, Episode 8

December 13, 2008
60 min

9. Season 1, Episode 9

December 20, 2008
60 min

10. Season 1, Episode 10

January 10, 2009
60 min

11. Season 1, Episode 11

January 17, 2009
60 min

12. Season 1, Episode 12

January 24, 2009
60 min

13. Season 1, Episode 13

January 31, 2009
60 min

14. Season 1, Episode 14

February 14, 2009
60 min

15. Season 1, Episode 15

February 21, 2009
60 min

16. Season 1, Episode 16

February 28, 2009
60 min

17. Season 1, Episode 17

March 7, 2009
60 min