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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! with Ernest Owens
Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 8: Reviewing Harris & Walz Interview, Trump’s Shady New Advisors, Unpacking Keith Lee’s Food “Criticism”
Send us Fan MailIn this “until then, I'm speaking” episode, Ernest evaluates that CNN presidential interview went, the myth about undecided voters, what that…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 7: Reviewing the DNC, RFK Jr. (Finally) Drops Out the Race, How the Box Office Got Basic
Send us Fan MailIn this “all of the vibes” episode, Ernest digs deep into the highs and lows of the Democratic National Convention, that wacky endorsement by…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 6: Democrats Assemble in Chicago, Trump’s Low Stamina, Taylor Swift is Trolling the Charts
Send us Fan MailIn this “very demure” episode, Ernest forecasts what to expect at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, why some of Trump’s campaign is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 5: Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’s VP Pick, Trump’s Campaign in Disarray, White Hollywood is Fighting
Send us Fan MailIn this “I’m speaking” episode, Ernest discusses the pleasant surprise of VP candidate Tim Walz, why some of Trump’s biggest supporters are now…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 4: Kamala Harris’s Veepstakes Finale, a Progressive Election Crisis, Media Political Coverage Woes
Send us Fan MailIn this “place all bets” episode, Ernest discusses how the VP bid is Josh Shapiro’s to lose, the current confusion shaping progressives during…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: NABJ Welcomes Trump As It Officially Enters Its Flop Era
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest shares his uncensored thoughts on a nationally embarrassing moment for Black journalists in America and…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 3: Kamala Harris Reignites the Democratic Party, Veepstakes, Trump’s JD Vance Problem, Olympic Highlights
Send us Fan MailIn this “do no harm” episode, Ernest discusses the political optimistic boost of Kamala Harris, her potential top VP picks, how JD Vance is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 2: Biden Drops Out and Backs Harris, Trump’s Messy VP Pick, RNC Shenanigans
Send us Fan MailIn this “anything goes” episode, Ernest discusses the unprecedented political shake-up within the Democratic Party, the GOP’s J.D. Vance…
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Ernestly Speaking! S7, Episode 1: The Unapologetic Season 7 Premiere
Send us Fan MailIn this "be forreal" season premiere, Ernest discusses the assassination attempt on Trump, the ongoing pointless calls for Biden to resign…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 26: The Unforgivable Season 6 Finale
Send us Fan MailIn this relentless season finale, Ernest discusses the lessons learned (and not learned) from the first presidential debate, the SCOTUS rulings…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 25: Trump Visits North Philly, JT’s DUI Updates, the Tragedy of Kendrick Lamar’s Victory Lap
Send us Fan MailIn this “pop out” episode, Ernest talks about that messy Trump rally, rising future presidential candidates, why Jonathan Majors won’t go away…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Justin Timberlake Arrested for DUI on Juneteenth Eve
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest talks discusses that "sweet soul" Justin Timberlake and irony of his recent controversy happening on…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 24: Hunter Biden Found Guilty, Unpacking Caitlyn Clark WNBA Hysteria, Canceling Shannon Sharpe
Send us Fan MailIn this “I said it, so you didn’t have to” episode, Ernest talks about that Hunter Biden conviction, his ongoing appearances on Piers Morgan…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 23: Presidential Campaigns Don’t Get Black Voters, Jay-Z’s Disregard for Philly Public Schools, Music Industry Scams Exposed
Send us Fan MailIn this “bad boys for life” episode, Ernest talks about that foolish Jim Crow campaign controversy, debating Piers Morgan on transgender…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 22: Trump is a Convicted Felon, Pride Month, Reviewing the Roots Picnic
Send us Fan MailIn this “pride down for what” episode, Ernest talks Trump being guilty as sin, why he’s doing Pride differently this month, Philly’s…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 21: Awaiting Trump’s Verdict, Live Nation and Ticketmaster Under Fire, Fast Food Empires Fall
Send us Fan MailIn this “denouncing the cap” episode, Ernest talks about Nikki Haley’s predictable folding, a Philly City Councilmember’s bold call for a…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 20: Michael Cohen at Trump Trial, Canceling Diddy (For Good), Red Lobster in Remembrance
Send us Fan MailIn this “time tells truth” episode, Ernest talks about the messiness behind the upcoming presidential debates, Philly’s hypocrisy around harm…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 19: Stormy Daniels at Trump Trial, Biden’s War on TikTok, Black Twitter Documentary Review
Send us Fan MailIn this “if you say no, it’ll be a no forever” episode, Ernest talks about what the Trump trial is really about, the latest campus protest…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 18: Trump’s Dark Interview, How Philly’s Mayor Schooled City Council, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake’s Mutually Losing Beef
Send us Fan MailIn this “hold on, wait a minute” episode, Ernest talks about how Trump is telling us who he really is (once again), Biden’s new cannabis…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 17: Trump Trial Schinanaings, PA Primary Reflections, Enough About Amanda Seales
Send us Fan MailIn this “too fast, too furious” episode, Ernest talks about how the Supreme Court is playing Trump games, about that messy Pennsylvania…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 16: Trump on Trial, PA Primary Predictions, Taylor Swift’s Tortured Album
Send us Fan MailIn this “you should’ve been there” episode, Ernest talks about the trial of the century (so far), who he thinks is going to win Pennsylvania's…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: State Rep. Candidate Lewis Nash Tells All On Running Against Malcolm Kenyatta, Being Ousted by Democratic City Committee, and Addressing Rumors
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Lewis Nash is an explosive interview with Ernest Owens about his hotly contested state rep race against…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 15: Biden’s Campaign Money War Chest, Philly Mayor at 100 Days, Canceling Jarrod Carmichael
Send us Fan MailIn this “nah, I’m good” episode, Ernest talks about the major campaign finance differences between Biden and Trump, evaluating Mayor Cherelle…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 14: Trump Social Tanks, Philly Dems Scandal, J. Cole Lost the Battle
Send us Fan MailIn this “you don’t gotta lie to kick it” episode, Ernest talks about the latest fight among Trumpers, Philly politics take a nasty turn, that…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 13: Trump is Now Selling Bibles, Canceling Diddy, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Masterpiece
Send us Fan MailIn this “imma be a DEI for life” episode, Ernest talks about strange turns in the presidential race, Philly politics get a surprise return, how…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 12: Trump is Broke, Clashing at Philly City Council, Talcum X Gets Dropped
Send us Fan MailIn this “at the end of the day, the day gotta end” episode, Ernest talks about another internal GOP fight that might split the house…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 11: Trump Legal Delays, the War on TikTok, Cardi B’s Back
Send us Fan MailIn this “what’s going on” episode, Ernest talks about Trump’s legal dreams (and nightmares), Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s impressive budget…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 10: Super Tuesday Revelations, Biden’s State of the Union Comeback, Reviewing the Oscars
Send us Fan MailIn this “stop the presses” episode, Ernest talks about the return of the rematch that is Biden vs. Trump, that bizarre GOP response to the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 9: Nikki Haley Momentum, Norovirus Woes, Oscar Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “March madness” episode, Ernest talks about the GOP’s super, abolishing the Breakfast Club, a horrific traffic stop in Philly, Cardi B…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 8: Trump’s Nikki Haley Problem, Killing the Black Male Voter Myth, Tyler Perry’s New Bad Film
Send us Fan MailIn this ”lions, tigers, and bears” episode, Ernest talks about the South Carolina primary results, justice for Nex Benedict, Wendy Williams…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 7: Trump’s Expensive Legal Fees, Fani Willis Claps Back, Into the J-Lo Verse
Send us Fan MailIn this ”cost to be the boss” episode, Ernest talks about Trump’s over half-a-billion-dollar legal debut, that messy Fani Willis hearing…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 6: Trump and Biden’s Big Week, Beyoncé Goes Country, Inside the Usher Bowl
Send us Fan MailIn this ”season of truth” episode, Ernest talks about the age battles impacting both top presidential candidates, a new caucus in Kensington…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Lit Brothers Live at Hard Rock Cafe Philly!
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Lit Brothers Ernest Owens, Jamarcus Henderson, Josh Moore, and George Banks-Weston spill all the tea on the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 5: Trump’s Immunity Cry Falters, Black History Month Mayhem, the Power of HISS
Send us Fan MailIn this ”you had to be there” episode, Ernest talks about the Trump legal battle nobody’s talking about enough, another silly Philly Sheriff…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Explosive Grammys Weekend!
Send us Fan MailIn this tell-all special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his buzz-worthy Grammys weekend in Los Angeles.Ernestly Speaking! is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 4: GOP Presidential Primary Heats Up, a New Philly City Council, Oscar Nom Reactions
Send us Fan MailIn this code red episode, Ernest talks about Trump’s $83.3 million legal blunder, lessons from the GOP primary in New Hampshire, early Philly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 3: GOP Presidential Primary Revelations, Media Meltdowns, Oscar Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this pop off episode, Ernest talks about the GOP polling in Iowa and New Hampshire, ongoing drama in the Philly’s Sheriff’s office, massive…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 2: GOP Presidential Candidates Clash, Tough-on-Crime in Kensington, the Disgusting Relevance of Charlamagne tha God
Send us Fan MailIn this no holds barred episode, Ernest talks about the latest in the Trump trial, a possible sea change for the GOP in Iowa, tough-on-crime…
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Ernestly Speaking! S6, Episode 1: The Ruthless Season 6 Premiere!
Send us Fan MailIn this season premiere, Ernest returns to a new year (and his longest episode yet) that’s already filled with scandals, debauchery, and…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 25: The Jaw-Dropping Season 5 Finale!
Send us Fan MailIn this season finale, Ernest shares his thoughts on the year we just had and the one ahead – from power bottoms to being “the prize” – it’s…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 24: Democrats Are Fu*king Up, Senate Hearing Room Sex Tape, Golden Globe Nom Reactions
Send us Fan MailIn this WTF episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on the Democrats total failure, the end of an era for Philadelphia City Council, why Oprah’s…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 23: Penn President Resigns, GOP Meltdowns, Critiquing Beyoncé
Send us Fan MailIn this “silence is violence” episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on the latest Trump trial mess, the debates on antisemitism in America…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 22: Canceling George Santos, Philly’s Ski-Mask Ban Shenanigans, Beyonce’s Renaissance Film Review
Send us Fan MailIn this “standing on business” episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on the Congressional expulsion of George Santos, that Gavin Newsom/Ron…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 21: Biden’s Young Vote Problem, Philly’s New Police Commissioner, #MeToo Surge in NYC
Send us Fan MailIn this “context matters” episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on the concerning youth vote, Philly’s new police commissioner, why Black people…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 20: GOP Fight Club, Riding Along With Philly’s Police Commissioner, Homophobia in Hollywood, Justice for Cassie
Send us Fan MailIn this “stranger things have happened” episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on Diddy’s legal trouble, his controversial ride along with acting…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 19: Philly Election Shockers, GOP Debate Review, Justice for Keke Palmer, Stunning Grammy Nominations
Send us Fan MailIn this “give me all you got” episode, Ernest shares his thoughts on the Philly election results, his award-winning weekend, the shocking FBI…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 18: My No B.S. Take on Philly’s Election Day, Trump Now Leads Biden, Early Oscar Predictions
Send us Fan MailIn this “all guts, no glory” episode, Ernest gives his uncensored take on the upcoming Philadelphia election, why Amy Schumer is the worst, the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 17: GOP's New Speaker, Justin Timberlake's Reckoning, the Straights Hate Cheesecake Factory
Send us Fan MailIn this “most not the lesser” episode, Ernest discusses that NABJ-Philly B.S., why Trump’s trial is getting steamy, justice for Keith Lee, DJ…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 16: Trump in Trouble, Wawa’s Tasteless Pizza, Justice for Britney Spears
Send us Fan MailIn this “more is more” episode, Ernest discusses his cross-country anniversary weekend, why Trump’s allies are betraying him, one of the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 15: Chaotic GOP Speaker Race, Canceling Josh Kruger, Justice for Jada Pinkett-Smith
Send us Fan MailIn this “less is more” episode, Ernest discusses his 32nd birthday weekend, the infighting amongst Republicans, the continual scandals of…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 14: Kevin McCarthy Ousted, Losing Josh Kruger, the Demise of Drake
Send us Fan MailIn this “not for the incels” episode, Ernest discusses the untimely death of Philly journalist Josh Kruger, why the GOP is self-destructing…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 13: GOP’s Second Presidential Debate Flop, Injustice in Philly, Justice for Kourtney Kardashian
Send us Fan MailIn this “it is what it is” episode, Ernest discusses the untimely death of Senator Dianne Feinstein, how a government shutdown got averted, a…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 12: Kevin McCarthy’s GOP Fumble, Fetterman Backs Philly’s Working Families Party, Canceling Kenneth Petty
Send us Fan MailIn this “no guts, no glory” episode, Ernest discusses infighting within the national Republican party, Senator John Fetterman’s wild week, a…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 11: Biden Impeachment Investigation, Philly’s Working Families Party, Drew Barrymore’s White Fragility
Send us Fan MailIn this “it’s above me” episode, Ernest discusses chaotic Biden family matters, Lauren Boebert’s hypocrisy, major Philly third party…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 10: Canceling Danny Masterson, Philly Mayoral Email Scandal, MTV Awards Drama
Send us Fan MailIn this “it gets silly in Philly” episode, Ernest discusses Biden’s popularity battle, NABJ in Philly, VP’s Hip-Hop Party, that new Cardi B &…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 9: Mitch McConnell Isn’t Well, Philly Democrats Turn GOP, Erica Mena is Canceled
Send us Fan MailIn this “call it like I see it” episode, Ernest discusses the latest with Trump’s indictments, the bizarre group of Democrats backing David Oh…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 8: Trump Got a Mugshot, GOP Presidential Debate Highlights, Everyone’s Dropping Scooter Braun
Send us Fan MailIn this “not neutral” episode, Ernest discusses the wild week for the Republican party, the debate drama in Philly’s mayoral race, Spirit…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 7: Trump Indicted for a 4th Time, Philly’s Bizarre City Council President’s Race, Paramount Was Never Going to Sale BET
Send us Fan MailIn this “keep it cute” episode, Ernest discusses Ron DeSantis’s flopping war on wokeness, Philly’s West is Best Party, why we should protect…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Lit Brothers Take Over Baltimore!
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest is in conversation with his fellow Lit Brothers (Jamarcus, Josh, and George) as they candidly chat…
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Ernestly Speaking! S5, Episode 6: The Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, Tory Lanez Sentenced, Ban Faux Elite Parties
Send us Fan MailIn this “no one on the corner has swagger like us” episode, Ernest discusses his interesting trip to Martha’s Vineyard, the return of COVID…