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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! S3, Episode 2: Checking White Progressives, Jan. 6th Hearing Outcomes, Philly’s Next Mayoral Showdown
Send us Fan MailIn this very frank episode, Ernest talks about the recent failings of the progressive movement, Black neighborhoods being punished for gun…
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Ernestly Speaking! S3, Episode 1: The Unbossed Season 3 Premiere!
Send us Fan MailIn this epic season premiere, Ernest talks about Philly’s gun violence hysteria, visiting NYC as a tourist, exposing The Shade Room, that…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 25: The Elusive Season 2 Finale!
Send us Fan MailIn this must-not-miss season finale, Ernest talks about the Fourth of Jamarcus, SCOTUS decisions, the surprise Jan 6th hearing guest, R. Kelly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 24: Roe vs. Wade Overturned, Breaking Souls, An Awkward BET Awards
Send us Fan MailIn this wake-up call episode, Ernest talks about how the Supreme Court is ruining everything, why Beyoncé’s new single came right on time, BET…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 23: Juneteenth Scams, Beyoncé is Back, Philly Ward Leader Wars
Send us Fan MailIn this woke AF episode, Ernest talks about how America is ruining Juneteenth, Herschel Walker's bombshell, why Pennsylvania democrats are…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 22: Lil Nas X vs. BET, Justice for Lori Harvey, and Dropping Out of Bitcoin Academy
Send us Fan MailIn this activated episode, Ernest talks about how BET keeps screwing up, why Nick Cannon needs to be stopped, Bitcoin scams, and more. Ernestly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 21: Pride Capitalism, South St. Mass Shooting, and Pseudo Hollywood Breakups
Send us Fan MailIn this too-hot-for-broadcast episode, Ernest talks about the continual “gay for pay” of Pride month, the mass shooting in Philly, reclaiming…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 20: Uvalde, Guns, Juneteenth Ice Cream, and Joe Budden’s Annoyance
Send us Fan MailIn this no-chaser episode, Ernest talks about the failure of gun control in America, the forgotten second anniversary of George Floyd’s death…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 19: Progressives Swept Democratic Establishment, BLM’s Sketchy Finances, Darius Crooks in Court, and A Nonprofit Breakup
Send us Fan MailIn this highly-anticipated episode, Ernest talks about the progressive smack down of the PA primaries, Black Lives Matter’s questionable money…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 18: Primary Showdown, Kendrick Lamar’s Misstep, and More Shaun King Shenanigans
Send us Fan MailIn this blunt episode, Ernest talks about the final days of the PA primary races, K. Dot’s latest album, Lori Harvey’s fatphobic diet advice, a…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 17: Roe V. Wade Under Attack, Dave Chappelle’s Karma, and the End of Kevin Samuels
Send us Fan MailIn this unfiltered episode, Ernest talks about the betrayal of SCOTUS on abortion rights, U.S. Senate primary getting real, the death of Kevin…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 16: Student Debt Wars, Primary Collisions, Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover, and Gayborhood Bombshells
Send us Fan MailIn this straight-up episode, Ernest talks about political endorsement shake-ups, the new world of Twitter, Netflix’s diversity hypocrisy…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 15: A Philly Political Mistrial, Primary Countdown, Disney’s GOP Clapback, and Netflix Woes
Send us Fan MailIn this too-hot-for-radio episode, Ernest talks about legal shakeups in Philly politics, corporate media meltdowns, rapper Benzino’s…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 14: Black Lives Matter’s $6 Million Problem, Lying Bloggers on Rihanna, and Potential Political Scandals
Send us Fan MailIn this snappy episode, Ernest talks about the Brooklyn shooting disaster, being one month away from the PA Democratic primaries, Ed Buck is…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The John Fetterman Interview
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest interviews Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman, who is currently the Democratic frontrunner in the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 13: The Candidates Are Fighting, SCOTUS Confirmation, and Reading the Room
Send us Fan MailIn this straight up episode, Ernest talks about the mud slinging mess that’s become the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, political symbolism…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 12: Big Willie Style, Grammy Predictions, Conor Lamb’s Big Mistake, and Darius Crooks Investigated
Send us Fan MailIn this no holds barred episode, Ernest talks about what’s next after “the slap,” Grammy predictions, Philly’s police spending problem, why…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Will Smith's Slap Reminded Chris Rock to Fu*k Around and Find Out
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition episode, Ernest unpacks why newly-minted Oscar winner Will Smith did what needed to be done when giving the slap heard…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 11: SCOTUS Hearing Madness, Final Oscar Predictions, Philly’s Political Sh*tshow Begins
Send us Fan MailIn this forecasting episode, Ernest talks about who he thinks will (and should) win at the Academy Awards, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 10: A Fierce Senate Race, Bad Boys Clubbing, Another City Council Trial
Send us Fan MailIn this straightforward episode, Ernest talks about why Malcolm Kenyatta should stay in his tough U.S. Senate Race, where the #FreeJussie…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 9: Surviving a Moderate Cult, Freeing Jussie Smollett, Please Say Gay
Send us Fan MailIn this unflinching episode, Ernest talks about the bizarre cult of moderates on social media, the #FreeJussie movement, Russian bans gone too…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 8: Biden’s SOTU Mess, Black Bloggers Decline, and Tyler Perry’s Wigs
Send us Fan MailIn this feisty episode, Ernest talks about the disaster that was the State of the Union, how DJ Akademiks told on himself, racism during the…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: PA Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate Austin Davis Tells All
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition, PA State Representative Austin Davis tells Ernest why he's running to become Pennsylvania's next Lt. Gov, being Josh…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 7: DEI Disasters, Darius Crooks Strikes Again, the Betrayal of Loretta Lynch
Send us Fan MailIn this grand episode, Ernest talks about the NFL’s latest stunt, how a local newspaper almost ruined Black History Month, why Black women…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 6: Celebrity Sex Tapes, Police Reform is Trash, and Taking a Knee
Send us Fan MailIn this explosive episode, Ernest talks about the Amir Locke tragedy, Super Bowl complicity, celebrity mayhem, and much more. Ernestly…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Why I Left Spotify's Racist Ass
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition, Ernest briefly and frankly explain why Joe Rogan's dumpster-fire podcast is why he told Spotify to kick rocks…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 5: Wildest Week for Grifters, Frauds, and Blue Vests!
Send us Fan MailIn this tell-all episode, Ernest gives an update on Campaign Zero drama, Facebook’s Meta fail, Joe Rogan’s Spotify disaster, and much…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Johnetta Elzie Tells All About Campaign Zero
Send us Fan MailIn this special edition, the former co-founder of Campaign Zero speaks candidly about why she decided to speak out for the first time, how…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 4: That Janet Jackson Doc, PA Dems Are Fighting, and Dr. Phil's Pronouns
Send us Fan MailIn this revealing episode, Ernest talks about how he was filmed for the documentary you're all talking about, Spotify drama, Tasha K owing…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 3: Lock Trump Up!
Send us Fan MailIn this polarizing episode, Ernest tackles the latest in politics on the local and national level, with some other surprises as well. Ernestly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 2: White Moderates Ruin Everything
Send us Fan MailIn this straight-up episode, Ernest talks about how the filibuster isn’t dying, why Cardi B is suing a YouTube troll, how a Penn scandal is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S2, Episode 1: The Explosive Season 2 Premiere!
Send us Fan MailIn this season premiere, Ernest brings in the new year with spicy political predictions, notes on a scandal, and the latest in Hollywood…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 50: The Bombshell Season 1 Finale!
Send us Fan MailIn this season finale, Ernest talks about holiday heaux shockers, a year in review, and who made his best (and worst) list.Ernestly Speaking!…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 49: Omicron Domination, the Fall of Mr. Big, and Why Straight Men Are So Weird
Send us Fan MailIn this incisive episode, Ernest talks about the return of COVID-19 panic, how and just like that Chris Noth got canceled, Tory Lanez still…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 48: Jussie Smollett Won’t Hang It Up, Nancy “Throat Goat'' Reagan, and Why Kanye & Drake Should Fu*k Off
Send us Fan MailIn this snappy episode, Ernest talks about the latest aftermath following Jussie Smollett’s guilty verdict, how Classically Abby played…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Jussie Smollett Was Found Guilty. Here's Why.
Send us Fan MailIn this exclusive episode, Ernest gives never-before-told insight on what he knew about the controversial celebrity trial and what's next…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 47: Thuggish Ruggish Michigan Crumblys, Tristan Thompson’s Trio, Candidate Dr. Oz, and PA Society Secrets Revealed
Send us Fan MailIn this oversharing episode, Ernest talks about the gun tragedy in Michigan, the clownery of celebrity pregnancy traps, how Chris Cuomo dropped…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 46: Omicron Variant Runs Wild, Grammy Nomination Surprises, and House of Gucci is a Disaster
Send us Fan MailIn this frank episode, Ernest talks about how booster shots are needed ASAP, the inside scoop on the Grammys, why House of Gucci is a house of…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 45: #SurvivingSophia, Lady Gaga’s Crazy Oscar Race, and Kamala Under Fire
Send us Fan MailIn this blunt episode, Ernest talks about how VP Kamala Harris needs a new game plan, how Adele’s new album slays, the latest influencer…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 44: Travis Scott Drama, Britney Freed, and Interracial Dating Code-Switching
Send us Fan MailIn this juicy episode, Ernest talks about how this latest Travis Scott drama has gotten bizarre, that annoying interracial dating story in the…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 43: Astroworld Tragedy, Dana Chanel Indicted, Rats at Howard, and a Wicked Dilemma
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode, Ernest talks about how gross capitalism ruined Travis Scott, why the midterms are looking bleak for Democrats…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 42: Black Greek Insecurities, Will & Jada Overkill, and Melting Ice Cubes
Send us Fan MailIn this explosive episode, Ernest talks about that dumb AKA situation, Ice Cube’s $9 million anti-vax loss, the SEPTA story Marc Lamont Hill…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 41: Philly Scandals That Are Rocking the Nation
Send us Fan MailIn this frank episode, Ernest returns from wedding bliss to drop major truthbombs about what's been going down in the City of Brotherly Love &…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: A Barry Ernest Wedding
Send us Fan MailIn this highly-anticipated special episode, Ernest, now a married man, shares everything about “the wedding of the year” and what all went into…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Ernest’s 30th Birthday Bash LIVE at RADIOKISMET
Send us Fan MailIn this extra special episode, Ernest’s bestie Jamarcus Henderson interviews the local media mogul on his life, career, and what’s next live at…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 40: Countdown to 30, Groomzilla Reloaded, and Blackfishing
Send us Fan MailIn this sassy episode, Ernest talks about Dave Chappelle, the end of his 20s, last minute wedding planning shockers, and much more. Ernestly…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 39: R. Kelly is Muted, October Libras are Immaculate, and NFL’s Super Bowl Halftime Tries it Again
Send us Fan MailIn this fierce episode, Ernest talks about the power of #MuteRKelly and #FreeBritney, why Will & Jada's marriage is annoyingly overexposed…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 38: #SurvivingThePettys, Being Uncivil with Karen Civil, and Missing White Girl Syndrome
Send us Fan MailIn this explosive episode, Ernest reveals shocking details related to Jennifer Hough’s lawsuit against Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty, how he…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 37: Nicki Minaj’s Deception, AOC’s “Tax the Rich” Stunt, Lil Nas X’s MONTERO Slays, and Black “Elite” Party Nightmares
Send us Fan MailIn this revealing episode, Ernest talks about not wearing all-white to his wedding, Nicki Minaj’s downfall, MONTERO being Album of the Year…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 36: Missing Michael K. Williams, the Legacy of Linda Tripp, and Mandate Madness
Send us Fan MailIn this reflective episode, Ernest talks about turning 30 in a month, rethinking the Clinton sex scandal years later, remembering 9/11, why…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 35: Drake's Certified Lover Ploy and Boosie's Homoerroticism
Send us Fan MailIn this confrontational episode, Ernest talks about the progressive scapegoating of Texas, climate change, Drake's R. Kelly debacle, an update…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Surviving Shaun King
Send us Fan MailIn this unexpected special edition episode, Ernest explains why he was the target of the controversial activist's recent social media…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 34: Time's Up for Time’s Up, The Breakfast Club, and Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s “Charity”
Send us Fan MailIn this unapologetic episode, Ernest talks about not debating the unvaxxed, Tiffany’s blood diamond, Kanye West being an evil genius, and why…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 33: OnlyFans Sham, Double Jeopardy, and Rich White TV
Send us Fan MailIn this trendy episode, Ernest talks booster shots, R. Kelly’s trial, Nicki Minaj’s shameful lawsuit, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 32: Cuomo Resigns, Shaun King Designs, and Anti-Vaxxer Declines
Send us Fan MailIn this grifty episode, Ernest talks backpedaling Democrats, the Saint Fraud Laurent of fashion, uninviting anti-vaxxers from his wedding, and…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 31: The Fall of Andrew Cuomo, DaBaby, Talcum X, and Anti-Vaxxers
Send us Fan MailIn this frank episode, Ernest talks about the Democrats finding a backbone, rappers learning the hard way, grifters getting checked, and much…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Exclusive Interview with Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis on Darius Crooks
Send us Fan MailIn this exclusive interview, Ernest chats one-on-one with The Kitchenista on exposing Darius "Crooks" Williams and all that's happened -- and…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 30: Avoiding Parking Lots with DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and T.I.
Send us Fan MailIn this frank episode, Ernest talks about the self-cancellation of rappers, CDC’s reverse advisory on masking, why the Tokyo Olympics are…
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Ernestly Speaking! S1, Episode 29: Exposing Darius Crooks, Van Jones, Emmanuel Acho, and Grifters
Send us Fan MailIn this bombshell episode, Ernest talks about the greatest space grift of all time and more. Seriously, listen to this and act accordingly…
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Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: A Barry Ernest Wedding Shower & Bachelor Party
Send us Fan MailIn this extra special episode, Ernest talks all about his wedding shower and bachelor party that went viral in Philly.Ernestly Speaking! is…