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.
Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
Latest Episodes
Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 5: Political Civil War for Left & Right, Philly’s Political Propaganda Exposed, Justice for Ms. Rachel
In this “sip and observe” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s ballroom disaster, the Democratic Party’s primary shake-up, unpacking the rise in anti-intellectualism, on straight “gay baiting,” the latest Philly Mayor admin blow-up in City H...
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Uncensored Guide to Martha's Vineyard for Young Black Professionals
In this special edition episode recorded in Oak Bluffs, Ernest breaks down how Black professionals under 40 (who's not nepo babies, trust fund kids, and old money) can joyfully vacation in one of the hottest destinations in America.
Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 4: Rising Democratic Socialism, Philly’s Chaotic Political Summer, the Complicated Return of Ariana Grande
In this “taking spinach vibes” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s latest appointment setback, the Democratic Party’s DSA problem, unpacking the recent HBCU culture wars, the recent legal and fiscal woes in Philly, about Ariana Grande’s def...
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Philadelphia's Chief Articulator of the Problem Unpacks a Bombshell in Parker Administration
In this special edition episode, Ernest, head of the Office of the Chief Articulator of the Problem (CAOP), breaks down the latest resignations from Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and major bombshell lawsuit that could shake-up C...
Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 3: Trump's Disastrous Correspondence Dinner, LeBron James Chooses Philly, A New Black Panther
In this “choices were made” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s latest clash with the free press, the Democratic National Committee’s money problem, the strange return of Cheyanne Bryant, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s centrist proble...