DLHS HOUR 1 | Government Shutdowns, Viral Controversies & Hard Truths

The D.L. Hughley Show · Apr 2, 2026 · 13m · transcript

DL Hughley kicks off the show with a fiery breakdown of the government shutdown, calling out political power plays that punish everyday Americans while politicians vacation and posture — including viral photos of Lindsey Graham sparking backlash online. Jasmine Brand delivers trending news, from controversy surrounding the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the conspiracy theories swirling around it, to social media outrage over celebrity “wrong button” excuses tied to Michelle Obama conspiracy posts. D.L. also weighs in on the International Olympic Committee’s new ruling on…