Uncertain with DL Hughley

DL Hughley

Sharp jokes. Uncomfortable truths. Zero patience for performative outrage. The only thing I'm certain about is I don't really know s***.

  1. -1 J

    Take My Name Out Your Mouth, Fat Ass' — DL Hughley ENDS Big Jay Oakerson

    In this episode of Uncertain, DL Hughley pays tribute to Barney Frank — the first openly gay congressman, a Freedom Summer volunteer, and a civil rights champion whose passing marks the end of an era — before turning to the death of Mark Fuhrman and what his career revealed about the LAPD, the most deadly police department in the country. From a sheriff's department gang that recruits from the South to the Rampart Division's reign of corruption, DL connects Fuhrman's legacy to a city built on quiet brutality, and asks why a president who can't feign empathy went silent after the San Diego mosque shooting. The conversation then turns to the Kevin Hart Roast, Tony Hinchcliffe's recycled George Floyd joke, and Big Jay Oakerson's decision to take a swing at DL — a swing DL returns with interest. From there, DL breaks down why five-star Black athletes need to stop running to SEC schools that disenfranchise their families on Monday and cheer for them on Saturday, why NIL money should travel where Black communities are respected, and why the Trump administration's reparations fund for J6 defendants has accidentally opened the door for the strongest restorative justice case Black America has ever had. Eminent domain, Bruce's Beach, Bob Jones, Seneca Village, and a mountain in Calabasas that used to have a name no one should ever say out loud — DL lays out the receipts and says it plain: get your money, man. Go get it. This episode is sponsored by Mars Men This episode is sponsored by Shopify: Sign up with a $1 per month trial at http://www.shopify.com/uncertain Sponsor Uncertain: ⁠⁠⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain⁠ Pre-order DL's upcoming memoir, Charlie's Boy: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Charlies-Boy-A-Memoir/dp/B0GGLVWKFQ Go see DL Hughley Live: ⁠⁠https://dlhughleygigs.com/ This episode is sponsored by Mars Men: For 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at http://www.MenGoToMars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  2. 14 MAI

    Fighting for America While America Fights Us

    In this episode of Uncertain, DL Hughley unpacks the Kevin Hart Netflix Roast and why putting Tony Hinchcliffe on stage to tell a seven-year-old George Floyd joke wasn't edgy — it was the plan. DL breaks down how the original Dean Martin roasts came from people who actually liked each other, how the MAGA crowd that called for Jimmy Kimmel's head over a Charlie Kirk joke suddenly discovered free speech when a dead Black man was the punchline, and why "Kevin Hart said it was okay" doesn't make it okay. Plus a long-overdue conversation with Charlamagne tha God about nuance, the "couch as an option" era, Killer Mike's prosecutor talk while his daddy wore a badge, and how telling Black folks both candidates were trash helped get us exactly where we are. Then DL gets to the through-line: America has never fought a war where it didn't also find time to fight us. Black men died next to white men in Vietnam jungles but couldn't use the same bathroom in Georgia. We helped beat the Axis and came home to Jim Crow. Right now we're bombing Iran to stop them from getting a warhead while the South is rolling back our ballots. DL makes the case that young Black athletes should gerrymander Alabama's offensive line the same way Alabama gerrymandered the congressional map — because without us, the SEC is rugby. Plus the writers' room goes off on a "JD Yakub" devil's-advocate bit about colonization, the top 20 genocides, why the only thing that's killed more people than the European white male is the mosquito, and why China builds bridges in places America abandoned. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off your 90-day Subscription Starter Kit at http://www.fatty15.com/uncertain — use code UNCERTAIN at checkout! Sponsor Uncertain: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain Go see DL Hughley Live: https://dlhughleygigs.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  3. 7 MAI

    The "Smartest People" Were the Easiest to Fool

    In this episode of Uncertain, DL Hughley and the crew break down why Spirit Airlines might be the purest reflection of modern America: chaotic, underfunded, loud, and somehow still functioning. From “you get there when you get there” customer service to aisle fights, baggage fees, and airport survival stories, DL explains why flying Spirit feels less like air travel and more like entering a televised social experiment. What starts with an unusually quiet Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles spirals into conversations about cable-news chaos, viral political arguments, internet experts suffering from the Dunning-Kruger effect, and why everybody suddenly thinks yelling on television counts as intelligence. The conversation then turns serious as DL dives into celebrity political influence, the erosion of voting rights, and America’s long history of using famous Black voices to help sell policies that ultimately hurt Black communities. From Stephen A. Smith and Killer Mike to Nixon-era politics, Reagan, Clarence Thomas, and the backlash to Barack Obama, DL argues that the country keeps repeating the same playbook while pretending each version is brand new. Along the way, he reflects on Ted Turner’s legacy, why cable news became professional wrestling, and what happens when a nation stops learning from history and starts treating dysfunction like entertainment. This episode is sponsored by Hims: Start your weight loss journey at http://www.hims.com/uncertain This episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Get 20% off your first purchase at http://www.fastgrowingtrees.com with code UNCERTAIN Sponsor Uncertain: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain Go see DL Hughley live: https://dlhughleygigs.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  4. 30 AVR.

    Political Violence Is More American Than Apple Pie

    In this episode of Uncertain, DL Hughley breaks down why political violence isn't a glitch in the American system—it's the operating system. From Andrew Jackson getting jumped on the Capitol steps to the 13 attempts on Obama's life, DL takes you through a history this country tries hard to forget. He gets into King Charles coming to America to give us a civics lesson on a Constitution this administration treats like toilet paper, and what it says when an actual monarch has to remind us nobody is above the law. Then the conversation turns to the White House ballroom incident and why nothing about that night adds up—from the Secret Service walking past a man with a gun to Caroline Leavitt's eerie warning three days before. Plus: Russell Brand's casual confession to Megyn Kelly about a relationship with a teenager when he was 30, why legality isn't morality, Jim Jordan running Epstein oversight while named in a misconduct lawsuit, and why this administration cares more about firing comedians than releasing the Epstein list. This episode is sponsored by Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off your 90-day subscription starter kit at http://www.fatty15.com/uncertain — use code UNCERTAIN at checkout! This episode is sponsored by Kickoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just $1 at https://getkickoff.com/uncertain Sponsor Uncertain: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain Go see DL Hughley Live: https://dlhughleygigs.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  5. 23 AVR.

    The Liquor Cabinet is Drunk on Power

    On this episode of Uncertain, DL Hughley breaks down Tucker Carlson’s sudden apology—and why the only people surprised by Trump were the ones who wanted to be. Then it goes off the rails. From Trump’s reported attempt to access nuclear codes to the DOJ trying to drop charges against Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, DL dives into what happens when power protects itself. The crew also gets into Kash Patel suing over reports of drinking on the job, RFK Jr.’s comments about “re-parenting” Black children, and why Sean Hannity suddenly found religion—but not accountability. It doesn’t stop there. DL unpacks Joe Rogan influencing policy from a podcast, Trump being called everything from the “chosen one” to the Antichrist, and a Defense Secretary quoting fake Bible verses like it’s real scripture. Add in AI replacing jobs, Palantir pushing mandatory service, and a system that feels like it’s breaking in real time—and the question becomes: is this dysfunction… or design? This episode is sponsored by PrizePicks: Download the PrizePicks app today and use code UNCERTAIN to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! This episode is sponsored by Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just $1 at https://getkickoff.com/uncertain Sponsor Uncertain: ⁠https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain⁠ Go see DL Hughley Live: ⁠ https://dlhughleygigs.com/ ⁠⁠https://www.dlanddl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  6. 15 AVR.

    Trump Called Himself Jesus… And It’s Getting Worse

    On this episode of Uncertain with DL Hughley, DL breaks down Trump’s viral “Fake Jesus” moment—and why MAGA drawing the line at a cartoon says everything about where we are right now. DL gets into what Jesus actually looked like, what he actually stood for, and why Trump couldn’t be further from either. Then the conversation takes a serious turn. DL dives into the escalating conflict with Iran—why this isn’t Iraq or Afghanistan, how American hubris keeps putting us in the same situations, and what’s really at stake with the Strait of Hormuz, fertilizer shortages, and global food supply. And it only gets crazier from there… From viral “Lego” propaganda videos getting banned, to JD Vance lecturing the Pope on scripture, to the growing list of political hypocrisy—DL breaks down what’s really happening behind the headlines. Plus: Trump at a UFC fight during global tension The “DoorDash grandma” White House moment The Eric Swalwell controversy vs. Trump’s inner circle Why 80% of American women say they’d rather run into a bear than a man No filter. No spin. Just real talk. This episode is sponsored by Hims: Start your weight loss journey at http://www.hims.com/uncertain Sponsor Uncertain: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain Go see DL Hughley Live: https://dlhughleygigs.com/https://www.dlanddl.com This episode is sponsored by Fatty 15: Get 15% off your 90-day starter kit at http://www.fatty15.com/uncertain — use code UNCERTAIN at checkout!This episode is sponsored by PolicyGenius: Compare life insurance quotes for free at http://www.policygenius.com/uncertain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  7. 9 AVR.

    The Truth Doesn't Care Who Tells It!!!

    In this episode we break down Donald Trump’s shocking Easter meltdown and the escalating conflict with Iran—including the threat that stunned the world and the fragile ceasefire that followed. DL dives into what the U.S. actually gained (or didn’t), the dangerous rise of misinformation, and why America might be looking more like a rogue nation than a global leader. We also get into Tucker Carlson calling out Trump, the controversy around not swearing in on the Bible, and what that says about power, religion, and accountability. Plus, Megan Kelly’s wild comments, the growing divide within MAGA, and why some Democrats are finally pushing back. DL breaks down Stephen A. Smith’s latest takes, the dangers of political distraction, and how media personalities shape public perception. We also talk Kanye’s continued fallout, cancel culture vs. accountability, and why some audiences forgive while others never forget. Plus: military spending vs. everyday Americans, Fox News’ rhetoric on homelessness, and why empathy seems to be disappearing from public discourse. And of course—DL keeps it real on everything from Chick-fil-A boycotts to Rob Schneider catching strays. This episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Get 20% off your first purchase at Fast Growing Trees! Go to http://www.fastgrowingtrees.com and use the offer code Uncertain! This episode is sponsored by Home Chef: Home Chef is the #1 rated meal kit company! Get 50% off and Free Shipping at http://www.homechef.com/uncertain Sponsor Uncertain: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/uncertain Go see DL Hughley Live: https://dlhughleygigs.com/https://www.dlanddl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

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Sharp jokes. Uncomfortable truths. Zero patience for performative outrage. The only thing I'm certain about is I don't really know s***.

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