D. L. Hughley Breaks the News — Season 1, Episode 2: November 1, 2008
News, Comedy • 60 min • 1 season, 17 episodes
Episode synopsis
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.
About D. L. Hughley Breaks the News
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