By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/on-settle-in-d-l-hughley-recounts-his-confrontation-with-bill-cosby Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio D.L. Hughley is one of comedy’s most enduring stars. His new memoir, “Charlie’s Boy,” offers a candid look at fatherhood, family trauma, and the path he took from South Central LA to some of the biggest stages on the planet. Geoff Bennett spoke with Hughley about all that and more, including his heated confrontation with Bill Cosby, on this week’s episode of "Settle In." Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins
On 'Settle In,' D.L. Hughley recounts his confrontation with Bill Cosby
In short
In his interview with host Geoff Bennett on "Settle In," D.L. Hughley explored his path to becoming an enduring star in the comedy world. The discussion coincided with the release of his new memoir, "Charlie’s Boy," which openly chronicles his upbringing in South Central Los Angeles. Hughley also detailed the experiences of fatherhood and family trauma alongside his confrontation with Bill Cosby.
Key points
- Hughley's newly released book provides a candid look at his experiences navigating father…: Hughley's newly released book provides a candid look at his experiences navigating fatherhood and family trauma.
- The interview addressed Hughley's growth into an enduring figure in the world of stand-up…: The interview addressed Hughley's growth into an enduring figure in the world of stand-up comedy.
- Hughley shared historical personal moments during the program, including a notable past c…: Hughley shared historical personal moments during the program, including a notable past confrontation with Bill Cosby.