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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News

2008
1 season
17 episodes
NewsComedy

D. L. Hughley Breaks the News was a comedy news show that aired on CNN from October 25, 2008 to March 2009, hosted and head written by comedian D. L. Hughley. On March 9, 2009, CNN announced that Hughley would be ending the show due to a desire to work in Los Angeles and be closer to his family. He plans to continue his work with CNN as a Los Angeles-based contributor for the network. On the show's finale, Hughley did a report about legalizing marijuana. He said that he had a back problem and took the show into his doctor's office to get his prescription refilled, but CNN censored some of the interview. D. L. Hughley Breaks the News will returns to CNN Coming 2014

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D.L. Hughley

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.October 25, 2008

    25-10-200860m

    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 per...

  • Ep 2

    2.November 1, 2008

    01-11-200860m

    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 v...

  • Ep 3

    3.November 8, 2008

    08-11-200860m

    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 the...

  • Ep 4

    4.November 15, 2008

    15-11-200860m

    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...

  • Ep 5

    5.November 22, 2008

    22-11-200860m

    The bailout package for the Detroit automobile companies is discussed in with Congressman Barney Frank. Democratic political analyst James Carville discusses President-Elect Barack...

  • Ep 6

    6.December 6, 2008

    06-12-200860m
  • Ep 7

    7.Season 1, Episode 7

    06-12-200860m
  • Ep 8

    8.Season 1, Episode 8

    13-12-200860m
  • Ep 9

    9.Season 1, Episode 9

    20-12-200860m
  • Ep 10

    10.Season 1, Episode 10

    10-01-200960m
  • Ep 11

    11.Season 1, Episode 11

    17-01-200960m
  • Ep 12

    12.Season 1, Episode 12

    24-01-200960m
  • Ep 13

    13.Season 1, Episode 13

    31-01-200960m
  • Ep 14

    14.Season 1, Episode 14

    14-02-200960m
  • Ep 15

    15.Season 1, Episode 15

    21-02-200960m
  • Ep 16

    16.Season 1, Episode 16

    28-02-200960m
  • Ep 17

    17.Season 1, Episode 17

    07-03-200960m

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