On 'Settle In,' D.L. Hughley recounts his confrontation with Bill Cosby

PBS NewsHour · Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins · 2026-11-05 23:25 UTC

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."

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."

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