Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
Award-winning journalist Ernest Owens reviews the latest headlines, controversies, and all the other things you give a damn about.
Episodes
285 episodes
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 20: Trump vs. MAGA, A Twist in Philly Mayor’s DEI Saga, Thanksgiving Stunt Queens
In this “watch what I do” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s losing grip on the GOP, about that Marjorie Taylor Greene resignation, Zohran Mamdani’s political 180, unpacking one of the Philly Mayor’s most chaotic weeks yet, the politi...
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Season 9
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Episode 20
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3:53:34
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: All About My Philly Press Access Controversy
In this "don’t tell a lie about me and I won’t tell the truth on you" special edition episode, Ernest tells the entire story on why it took 10 years for him to finally get a press badge in the City of Philadelphia -- and why he remains optimist...
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Season 9
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1:00:34
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 19: Epstein Files Hunt Trump, Philly Mayor Under Fire, “Friendship Tax” is B.S.
In this “FAFO” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s embarrassing Epstein saga, John Fetterman’s hot mess of a memoir, how Philly’s DEI efforts went amuck, the death of being “social” on social media, about this ridiculous “Friendship Ta...
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Season 9
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Episode 19
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3:08:52
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 18: Democrats Dominate Election 2025, a Philly Labor Leader Gets Super Frank, Grammy Nomination Shockers
In this “don’t get too comfortable” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s war on SNAP, promising vibes of the recent election, interviewing Philly powerbroker Ryan Boyer, the end of Teen Vogue, embarrassing straight boyfriends, about tha...
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Season 9
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Episode 18
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3:25:21
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 17: Trump Gets Blocked by Federal Courts & GOP, Philly’s Judicial Race Heats Up, Nicki Minaj Goes MAGA
In this “go vote on Tuesday, deadass” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s nuclear interests, the consequential upcoming election, City Council challenges Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s affordable Housing Plan, the racial nuances of SNA...
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Season 9
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Episode 17
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4:31:14
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 16: Trump Destroys White House, Kada Scott Case in Philly, Bad Bunny’s NFL Debacle
In this “you can have that” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s destruction of the White House’s East Wing, about Karine Jean-Pierre’s messy ass book, interviewing Pat Dugan for D.A., how A.I. will defeat its purpose, the nuance of pub...
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Season 9
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Episode 16
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4:44:32
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 15: No Kings in America, Interviewing Congressional Candidate Dr. Ala Stanford, Black Media Brain Rot
In this “equally yoked” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s renewed feud with John Bolton and a Columbian President, the white liberal obsession with protesting without demands, his newsworthy interview with Dr. Ala Stanford, what he t...
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Season 9
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Episode 15
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3:52:37
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 14: My 34th Birthday Bash, Peace in the Middle East, Cancel Culture in Philly
In this “Birthday Boss” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s renewed feud with Letitia James and Marjorie Taylor Greene, internal fights with the upcoming Democratic primaries, a major shift in the Philly Mayor’s staffing, what the rise...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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3:26:47
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 13: Another Government Shutdown, An Unexpected Twist in Philly’s Messiest Congressional Race, About Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” Era
In this “15th anniversary” episode, Ernest shares the latest on the second government shutdown under President Trump, how a mainstream progressive seeks to reclaim her lost seat, a shocking endorsement in a heated Philly Congressional race, why...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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4:04:11
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 12: Trump vs. James Comey, Philly’s Thirstiest Candidates, Women Are Saving Music
In this “emerging” episode, Ernest shares the latest on the President’s war with Comey, the mixed reactions to Kamala Harris’s book tour, comparing the infighting within both the far-left and alt-right, why it's time to ban TikTok, about that n...
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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3:25:58
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 11: Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel, Pennsylvania Democrats in Disarray, Cardi B is the Drama
In this “belt to ass” episode, Ernest shares the latest on the President’s beef with free speech, more shocking revelations from Kamala Harris’s upcoming book, a startling accusation involving the Philly Mayor’s office, addressing the cancel cu...
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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2:45:37
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 10: Kamala Harris Strikes Back, Philly City Council Returns, Emmy Awards Review
In this “stand on it” episode, Ernest shares the latest on the Charlie Kirk coverage, a preview into a former Vice President’s intriguing tell-all book, his exclusive interview with a Congressional candidate, debunking the virtue signaling of c...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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4:40:19
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Untimely Death of Charlie Kirk
In this special edition episode, Ernest unpacks the complexity, division, capitulation, and political double standards that's already brewing up on one of the biggest news stories of the year.
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Season 9
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56:05
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 9: Trump Eyes Chicago, A Philly Congressional Sh*t Show Ahead, VMAs Hits & Misses
In this “you got the right one” episode, Ernest forecasts Trump’s latest major city takeovers, interrogating the latest engagement (stunt) from a Democratic Senator, why a Congressional race in Philly is going to be a hot mess, Vogue’s new "nep...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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3:02:14
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 8: Trump vs. the Courts, A Philly Political Stunt Queen, About that Taylor Swift Engagement
In this “solutions, solutions, solutions” episode, Ernest interrogates the President’s latest administrative legal challenges, unpacking a liberal social media influencer dark money scandal, a Philly State Representative’s most recent thirst fo...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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3:38:59
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Executive Interview with State Sen. Sharif Street on his Congressional Run, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and PA Politics
In this politically-charged special edition episode, Ernest interviews Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street right after announcing his resignation as PA Dems Chair. The exclusive interview delves into the current state of his complex relati...
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Season 9
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27:51
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 7: Gavin Newsom Emerges, PA Democrats in Disarray, About that Jussie Smollett Documentary
In this “what the helly” episode, Ernest interrogates the President’s latest clash with his own supporters, embracing the Gavin Newsom troll era, a major shake-up in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, why the Target CEO departure isn’t necessar...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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3:53:00
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 6: Trump’s Major City Takeover, A Tale of Two Philly Union Contracts, the Return of Taylor Swift
In this “fiscally responsible” episode, Ernest interrogates the President’s latest deflection that now adversely impacts blue cities, the trolling from Gavin Newsom, revisiting that plot twist in the Philly D.A.’s race, predicting all the moves...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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4:18:13
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 5: Texas Democrats Hold ‘Em, An Interesting Philly D.A.’s Race, the Decline of Major Award Shows
In this “down in the Vineyard” episode, Ernest details his vacation in Oak Bluffs, Democrats fighting back, a Philly D.A. candidate switches parties, about that NABJ convention, new lessons that progressives should learn, and much more.
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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2:48:42
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 4: Kamala Harris Returns, Philly Politicians Addicted to Social Media, The “Good Jeans” of Sydney Sweeney
In this “don’t deny it, disrupt it” episode, Ernest explores the GOP switch on Gaza, the great Democratic fall book tour, why Love Island shouldn’t come to Philly, about that American Eagle jeans/genes ad, new lessons that progressives should l...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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2:55:44
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 3: Trump’s Epstein Problem, Philly Mayor Hires & Fires, Celebrity Deaths Become Us
In this “uncomfortable opinion” episode, Ernest unpacks the new never-ending Trump controversy, Hunter Biden goes off, a global media awakening in Gaza, Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administrative chaos, missing Malcolm Jamal Warner (and not ...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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5:08:04
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 2: A Divided MAGA House, Alphas Take Over Philly, Emmy Nomination Shockers
In this “do not bow” episode, Ernest dives into the Epstein files controversy that Trump can’t shake off, Democrats reckon with their own identity crisis, a contentious Congressional race in Philly is underway, mainstream media takes more hits,...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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2:34:00
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 1: The Inexplicable Season 9 Premiere!
In this “such good English” season premiere, Ernest returns with thoughts on the latest divides within the Trump administration, the Democratic establishment’s infighting over Mamdani, lessons learned from Philly’s District Council 33 strike, t...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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4:06:18
Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 25: The Unstoppable Season 8 Finale!
In this “Daddy’s Home” season finale, Ernest evaluates the socialized chaos of Trump’s White House, updates on the aftermath of that historic NYC Mayoral primary, the compromise of SCOTUS, the triumphant return of Sarah McLachlan, why Love Isla...
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Season 8
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Episode 25
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4:14:36
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: What Philly Can Learn from Zohran Mamdani's NYC Democratic Victory
In this special edition episode, Ernest gives a very straight-forward analysis of how New York City Democrats made a very bold and historic move in electing Zohran Mamdani during their mayoral primary -- and how Philly can catch the momentum.
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Season 8
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2:04:59