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Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
If it's making headlines, Ernest has something to say about it.Ernestly Speaking! is a politics and culture podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Ernest Owens, delivering sharp, unfiltered commentary on national politics, race, LGBTQ issues, pop culture, and the local political scene that the mainstream won't touch.Direct. Opinionated. Always on the record.
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Untimely Death of Charlie Kirk
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest unpacks the complexity, division, capitulation, and political double standards that's already brewing…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 9: Trump Eyes Chicago, A Philly Congressional Sh*t Show Ahead, VMAs Hits & Misses
Send us Fan MailIn this “you got the right one” episode, Ernest forecasts Trump’s latest major city takeovers, interrogating the latest engagement (stunt) from…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 8: Trump vs. the Courts, A Philly Political Stunt Queen, About that Taylor Swift Engagement
Send us Fan MailIn this “solutions, solutions, solutions” episode, Ernest interrogates the President’s latest administrative legal challenges, unpacking a…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Executive Interview with State Sen. Sharif Street on his Congressional Run, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and PA Politics
Send us Fan MailIn this politically-charged special edition episode, Ernest interviews Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street right after announcing his…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 7: Gavin Newsom Emerges, PA Democrats in Disarray, About that Jussie Smollett Documentary
Send us Fan MailIn this “what the helly” episode, Ernest interrogates the President’s latest clash with his own supporters, embracing the Gavin Newsom troll…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 6: Trump’s Major City Takeover, A Tale of Two Philly Union Contracts, the Return of Taylor Swift
Send us Fan MailIn this “fiscally responsible” episode, Ernest interrogates the President’s latest deflection that now adversely impacts blue cities, the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 5: Texas Democrats Hold ‘Em, An Interesting Philly D.A.’s Race, the Decline of Major Award Shows
Send us Fan MailIn this “down in the Vineyard” episode, Ernest details his vacation in Oak Bluffs, Democrats fighting back, a Philly D.A. candidate switches…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 4: Kamala Harris Returns, Philly Politicians Addicted to Social Media, The “Good Jeans” of Sydney Sweeney
Send us Fan MailIn this “don’t deny it, disrupt it” episode, Ernest explores the GOP switch on Gaza, the great Democratic fall book tour, why Love Island…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 3: Trump’s Epstein Problem, Philly Mayor Hires & Fires, Celebrity Deaths Become Us
Send us Fan MailIn this “uncomfortable opinion” episode, Ernest unpacks the new never-ending Trump controversy, Hunter Biden goes off, a global media awakening…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 2: A Divided MAGA House, Alphas Take Over Philly, Emmy Nomination Shockers
Send us Fan MailIn this “do not bow” episode, Ernest dives into the Epstein files controversy that Trump can’t shake off, Democrats reckon with their own…
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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 1: The Inexplicable Season 9 Premiere!
Send us Fan MailIn this “such good English” season premiere, Ernest returns with thoughts on the latest divides within the Trump administration, the Democratic…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 25: The Unstoppable Season 8 Finale!
Send us Fan MailIn this “Daddy’s Home” season finale, Ernest evaluates the socialized chaos of Trump’s White House, updates on the aftermath of that historic…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: What Philly Can Learn from Zohran Mamdani's NYC Democratic Victory
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest gives a very straight-forward analysis of how New York City Democrats made a very bold and historic…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 24: Trump vs. Iran, Philly’s $1.3 Million Cop Uniforms, That Tyler Perry Lawsuit
Send us Fan MailIn this “please ask, I will tell” episode, Ernest explores the war Trump has started in the Middle East, about that bombshell Tucker Carlson…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 23: Trump vs. Gavin Newsom, Philly’s “No Kings” Protest, The Boring Return of Nelly & Ashanti
Send us Fan MailIn this “let’s take it there” episode, Ernest explores a refreshing political beef Trump wasn’t prepared for, NYC mayoral race heats up, a new…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 22: Trump vs. Elon Musk, Philly’s Center City Dranks, Tony Awards Shockers
Send us Fan MailIn this “on and popping” episode, Ernest explores the end of Trump’s toxic bromance, why all politicians must name the bills they legislate…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 21: Elon Musk (Finally) Exits DOGE, Philly’s Political Identity Crisis, An Honest Pride Month Conversation
Send us Fan MailIn this “VIP Gold pass” (lol) episode, Ernest analyzes Trump’s high-profile Black pardons, why it’s time to move on from Biden, the policy…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Roots Picnic is Officially the Philadelphia Fyre Festival
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest gives a very sobering (read: brutally honest) telling of the first day of Roots Picnic 2025. Listener…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 20: Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Passes, Lessons from Philly’s Lackluster Primary, Lilo & Stitch is Disney’s Best Remake
Send us Fan MailIn this “don’t say I didn’t warn ya” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's slashing $1.7 trillion in government spending, lessons learned 5 years…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 19: Trump’s Qatar Plane, Philly Primary Predictions, Reviewing Beyoncé’s Magnificent Cowboy Carter Tour
Send us Fan MailIn this “anything goes” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's potential conflict of interests, inside the fight between David Hogg vs. DNC, what…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 18: Trump’s Fox News Hiring Spree, Cancelling Barstool Philly, the Katy Perry Problem
Send us Fan MailIn this “pop off” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's 23rd Fox News hire, how AI is already ruining college campuses, bigotry in Philly’s bar…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 17: Trump’s Terrible 100 Days, Bernie Sanders in Philly, Cancelling Saquon Barkley
Send us Fan MailIn this “respect for the office” (lol) episode, Ernest breaks down Trump's underreported bait-and-switches, another Philly progressive scandal…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 16: The Blunder of Pete Hegseth, Philly City Council vs. Kensington, Cancelling Shannon Sharpe (Again)
Send us Fan MailIn this “you get what you give” episode, Ernest breaks down the latest White House eruptions, a contested papal conclave, dissension within…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 15: An American Constitutional Crisis, PA Governor Shapiro Remains Strong, That Stupid Blue Origin Space Trip
Send us Fan MailIn this “for what it's worth” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing deportation crisis at the White House, David Hogg's bold plan to buck…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 14: Trump’s Trade War, Philly D.A. Krasner Backlash, the Curious Case of Keri Hilson
Send us Fan MailIn this “pay it” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing tariffs conflict, Kamala Harris’s potential next move, updates in the contentious…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Why Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner is Afraid of Me
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest shares the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the controversial D.A. backing out of a televised debate…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 13: Trump Tariffs, Former Philly Mayor Kenney Returns, Re-Cancelling Jonathan Majors
Send us Fan MailIn this “told you so” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump’s historic tariffs, Cory Booker making good (performative) trouble…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 12: GOP’s Election Backlash, A People’s Tax Plan in Philly, Tyler Perry Film Masochism
Send us Fan MailIn this “big business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump’s political whiplash, that Signal group chat security breach, Philly’s…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 11: White House Mismanagement, Philly’s Sheriff Office Under Fire, Justice for Snow White
Send us Fan MailIn this “straight to the business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump’s Department of Education fallout, what's wrong with Philly’s…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 10: Government Shutdown Betrayal, About that Philly Influencer Chaos, Lizzo’s Recording Redundancy
Send us Fan MailIn this “clock that tea” episode, Ernest breaks down the reversal of DOGE fortune, the failure of Senator Chuck Schumer, Philly’s new budget…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 9: Trump’s Address to Congress, Philly Political Standom, Lady Gaga’s Triumphant Return
Send us Fan MailIn this “front and center” episode, Ernest breaks down the flips and flops from that Congressional circus, unpacks the cowardice of the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 8: Trump vs. Zelensky, Philly D.A. Race Scandal Updates, Andrew Cuomo Returns, Oscars Review
Send us Fan MailIn this “everything’s coming up roses” episode, Ernest gives dispatches from Broadway, unpacks that messy foreign affairs debacle in the Oval…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 7: Presidential Black-lash, Philly D.A. Race Scandal, That Viral Philly Black Restaurant, Oscars Countdown
Send us Fan MailIn this “it’s only up from here” episode, Ernest returns from the United Kingdom with hot British tea to spill, Black History Month with Trump…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Epic Oxford Union Debate!
Send us Fan MailIn this British tea spilling special edition, Ernest shares his entire first-time experience in the United Kingdom. From the interesting dining…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 6: Bold Political Corruption, About that Philly Parade, Snagging Cowboy Carter Tour Tickets
Send us Fan MailIn this “money is nice, championships are better” episode, Ernest feels all the love in the air, the deplorable compromise of Eric Adams, PA…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 5: Political Roulette, Philly Wins Super Bowl, Cancelling Karla Sofía Gascón
Send us Fan MailIn this “so that's what y'all wanted to see, huh” episode, Ernest spots a bizarre pattern in the first weeks of the new White House…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 4: Political Panic, Philly Super Bowl Madness, Oscar Actress Nominee Drama, Give Beyoncé a Break
Send us Fan MailIn this “I’m rooting for everyone Black” episode, Ernest advises on how to emotionally prepare for a Trump executive order, about that DNC…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Showstopping Grammys Weekend!
Send us Fan MailIn this tea-spilling special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his history-making Grammys weekend in Los Angeles.Ernestly Speaking! is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 3: Trump’s Predictable Return, Philly Soda Tax Probe, Target’s DEI Drama, Final Grammy Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “go E-L-G-S-E-S” episode, Ernest discusses the return of state-sanctioned debauchery, a Philly City Council that’s squeamish, the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 2: A New (Worse) President Inaugurated, Philly Politricks Returns, the Demise of TikTok, Oscar Nomination Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “here comes the B.S.” episode, Ernest discusses the inauguration we’re all skipping, the unraveling of the 76ers Arena blowback, a…
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Ernestly Speaking! S8, Season Premiere: A New Era of Debauchery (and Hope)!
Send us Fan MailIn this season premiere, Ernest returns to a new year that’s already filled with political, social, and pop culture suspense.Ernestly Speaking!…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Season Finale: The Epic 200th Episode!
Send us Fan MailIn this season finale, Ernest reviews the best (and worst) of 2024 and gives us a sneak peak of the new year ahead.Ernestly Speaking! is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 24: Congressional Republicans Fight, Philly 76ers Arena Proposal Approved, the Overkill of Luigi Mangione
Send us Fan MailIn this “let the chips fall” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the congressional GOP division, the conclusion of the 76ers Arena vote…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 23: The Curious Case of the Philly 76ers Arena, Luigi Mangione, and Jay-Z
Send us Fan MailIn this “you break it, you buy it” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the White House return of Trump, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 22: Biden Pardons Biden, UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, and Golden Globe Nomination Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “change, change, change” episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the Trump transition, the 76ers Arena vote in Philly, media…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 21: MAGA Culture Normalized Myth, 76ers Arena Might Be a Done Deal, and About that Drake Lawsuit
Send us Fan MailIn this “you better tell them before I do” episode, Ernest unpacks how influencing hasn't really gone full Trumper, the latest in Philly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 20: The Fall of Matt Gaetz, SEPTA Might Foreshadow 76ers Arena Demise, and the IDC Return of Kendrick Lamar
Send us Fan MailIn this “I don’t really care, do you?” episode, Ernest unpacks the latest shake-ups in the Trump appointments, Philly 76ers Arena battle, and…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 19: Trump’s Kangaroo Court Cabinet, 76ers Arena Hearings Showdown, and the Exodus of “X”
Send us Fan MailIn this “don’t act surprised” episode, Ernest unpacks the latest shake-ups in the White House, Philadelphia City Council, and…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 18: Brutal Truths About the Election, Democratic Party Blame Game, and Grammy Nominations
Send us Fan MailIn this “harsh reality” episode, Ernest confesses what went wrong in Philly during the 2024 Presidential Election.Ernestly Speaking! is…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Trump Won His Re-Election. Y'all Go Figure It Out.
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest unpacks the re-election of Donald Trump as president and the lessons that can be learned in what…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 17: Closing Arguments Before Election Day, Philly City Council Divided on 76ers Arena, Meg Thee Stallion’s New Documentary
Send us Fan MailIn this “counting down the hours” episode, Ernest shares his final presidential election campaign thoughts before we cast our votes – things…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 16: Final Week Before Election, Philly 76ers Arena vs. Chinatown Begins, Revisiting Chris Brown
Send us Fan MailIn this “counting down the days” episode, Ernest unpacks all of the latest presidential campaign drama as the media, surrogates, and political…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 15: Trump’s Campaign Decline, Philly Dems Are Fighting, Settling the Voting Debate
Send us Fan MailIn this “get it TF together” episode, Ernest unpacks all of the latest presidential campaign drama both nationally and locally as we head into…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 14: My 33rd Birthday Blitz, VP Harris’s Media Tour, Justice for Black Male Voters
Send us Fan MailIn this “one time for the birthday boss” episode, Ernest celebrates a notable year around the sun, the latest uproar on the presidential…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 13: Reviewing the VP Debate, Debunking the Foolery of Jaguar Wright, Early Grammy Nomination Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “Black famous” episode, Ernest talks up (and down) the VP debate, notable GOP leaders backing the Harris/Walz ticket, a wacky figure…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 12: VP Debate Predictions, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is Indicted, My Spicy Appearance on Dr. Phil Primetime
Send us Fan MailIn this “fall is here” episode, Ernest gears up for the VP debate, the fire of NYC politics, the latest in Philly’s 76ers Arena proposal drama…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 11: VP Harris Builds Momentum, Diddy is Indicted, Philly Mayor Endorses 76ers Arena
Send us Fan MailIn this “anticipation builds” episode, Ernest examines the shifting tides in the presidential race, the national political scandals, how Philly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 10: Presidential Debate Reflections, Predicting Philly Mayor’s 76ers Arena Decision, the Tragedy of Shannon Sharpe
Send us Fan MailIn this “oh my gosh” episode, Ernest follows the aftermath of the ABC News Presidential Debate, the consequences of Trump’s Haitian pet-eating…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Covering the 2024 Presidential Debate in Philly
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest spills the tea on his exclusive access at the ABC News Presidential Debate in Philly. From being in the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 9: Harris vs. Trump Debate Expectations, Philly Bikers Unite, Emmy Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “watch and see” episode, Ernest predicts how the Presidential debate will go, measuring all these GOP endorsements for Harris, how…