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 8: Trump’s Failing Playbook, Philly Sheriff vs. Philadelphia Inquirer, Remembering Elder Celebs
In this “paid and productive” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s tariff war with Canada, why no Democrat wants to be Speaker of the House (except Hakeem Jeffries), about that interview with the Mayor of Media, big tech finally paying billi...
Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 7: Trump’s Devout Assistant, PA Gov. Shapiro Data Center Drama, Justice for R&B Music
In this “let them eat crumb cake” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s assistant Natalie Harp, the Democratic Party’s nonstop primary ping-pong, the cancellation of Dîner en Blanc, Philly Mayor’s new Welcome America appointment, about that N...
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Whistleblower Alleges Retaliation and Funding Cover-Ups at Philadelphia School District
In this special edition episode, Ernest interviews Dominique Medley, the President of CAPA Phans, on why she’s speaking out against the Principal of the High School For Creative & Performing Arts and the Philadelphia School District’s lack ...
Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 6: Trump’s Staff Cuts, Philly Mayor’s Fed Probe, the Return of Darius Crooks
In this “Woke 1 wasn’t crazy” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s press secretary exit, the Democratic Party’s liberal vs. leftist beef, the untimely death of Jason Arday, the latest on a Federal probe into the Philly Mayor’s campaign, the ...
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...