For years, I've been wondering what the networks are going to do about 'news in suits' as I call the old way of reporting news.
Now I'm fascinated by D.L. Hughley BREAK THE NEWS on CNN. Sure there are other comedic news reports on TV -- THE DAILY SHOW and the COLBERT REPORT ON COMEDY CENTRAL but the difference is that DL not only skewers the news but covers it at the same time.
You would literally know what's going on in the world by watching D.L. Hughley even if you don't watch other news. Some current controversy on Gay Marriage coverage by Hugley. It remains to be seen if CNN can attract the younger audience for Hugley's show in the long run.
According to Wikipedia it seems that Hughley was a "Bloods' gang member --fascinating.
Hughley's best line on the interview on gay marriage was "One thing I don't understand is the government's involvement in my bedroom. They can't even deliver my mail!" which brought a laugh from both his guest and his audience and a round of light applause.
Ya Gotta admit-- this is much more watchable than news in suits!
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