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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News
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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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Episodes
17 EpisodesD. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 1
011. October 25, 2008
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.
D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 2
022. November 1, 2008
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.
D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 3
033. November 8, 2008
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.
D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 4
044. November 15, 2008
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"
D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 5
055. November 22, 2008
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-
D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 6
066. December 6, 2008
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 7
077. Season 1, Episode 7
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 8
088. Season 1, Episode 8
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 9
099. Season 1, Episode 9
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 10
1010. Season 1, Episode 10
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 11
1111. Season 1, Episode 11
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 12
1212. Season 1, Episode 12
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 13
1313. Season 1, Episode 13
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 14
1414. Season 1, Episode 14
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 15
1515. Season 1, Episode 15
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 16
1616. Season 1, Episode 16
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D. L. Hughley Breaks the News • EP 17
1717. Season 1, Episode 17
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