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.
Episodes
304 episodes
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 10: Trump vs. Joe Rogan, a Philly Deputy Mayor Resigns, What a Historic Oscars
In this “show me the dark money” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s major miss with Joe Rogan, the messiness of the Target boycott, an epic corporate media takeover, the end of the Philly Mayor’s Big 3, why Jack Harlow thinks he “got black...
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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3:58:23
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Unpacking the Highs & Lows of Philly's New Budget
In this special edition episode, Ernest breaks down all the new taxes Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is asking for us to pay -- and how such good intentions speak to a lack of an overall economic plan for the city.
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Season 10
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1:02:23
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 9: Trump Fires ICE Barbie, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Policy Crisis, Final Oscar Predictions
In this “here comes the hurricane, b*tch” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s unpopular war, the messiness of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, how AI data centers are going to ruin Pennsylvania, about Philly City Council’s latest beef with lan...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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3:27:28
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: Why Jasmine Crockett Lost and James Talarico Won in Texas
In this special edition episode, Ernest finally breaks down the controversial Texas Democratic primary that everyone's talking about.
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Season 10
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1:17:54
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 8: Trump Declares War, Philly City Council Doesn’t Want to Resign to Run, the Redundant Return of Bruno Mars
In this “accept what you expect” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s terrible SOTU address, the Clintons finally testify on Epstein, an even messier Democratic Senate primary in Texas, a controversial bill hits Philadelphia City Council, ab...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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4:43:20
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 7: Trump’s SCOTUS Setback, Philly Mayor’s Performative Outstage, Reviewing America’s Next Top Model Docuseries
In this “put your ones down” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s tariff fallout with the Supreme Court, a royal arrest in the UK, an even messier Democratic Senate primary in Texas, why Philly’s Mayor might have betrayed us on ICE, about Ty...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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3:44:40
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 6: Trump’s Ongoing Epstein Problem, Philly Congressional Campaign Scandals, Cardi B is Little Miss Drama
In this “love is in the air” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s unshakable Epstein drama, the mass exodus of Congress, why Philly’s City Council President changed his tune on ICE, Cardi B’s epic tour premiere, in defense of Wuthering Heigh...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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2:30:36
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 5: Trump of the Jungle, Philly Mayor vs. DC33 (Again), Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Takeover
In this “miss me with the B.S.” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s latest racism online, how Gov. Josh Shapiro’s double standards are glaring, why the Philly Mayor’s latest spat with DC33 is very telling, about that Super Bowl performance,...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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3:37:58
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 4: Nicki Minaj Publicly Stans Trump, Philly Mayor Finally Speaks (Still Not On ICE), About That Melania Doc
In this “ICE Out” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s latest controversies with ICE in Minnesota, how Gov. Josh Shapiro's beef with Krasner exposes his hypocrisy, about Philly City Council's ICE Out legislation, re-evaluating Chingy's caree...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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2:40:23
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: My Grammys Weekend Extravaganza!
In this slay-filled special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his unforgettable Grammys weekend in Los Angeles.
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Season 10
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1:28:30
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 3: Trump vs. Minneapolis, Removing Philly’s Black History, Oscar Nomination Surprises
In this “snowed in” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s latest controversies with ICE in Minnesota, how Governor Josh Shapiro’s book is impacting his Democratic presidential future, how the Philly Mayor’s recent lawsuit with the Interior De...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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3:52:32
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 2: Trump’s Unearned Nobel Prize, Philly’s Political ICE Divide, About That Influencer Divorce
In this “never lose infinite hope” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump’s messy international affairs, how national Democrats are flip-flopping, how Philly political responses to ICE are exposing a deep divide, about that Kristy & Desmond ...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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3:42:46
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Season Premiere: The 5th Anniversary Episode!
In this “you don’t want this smoke” season premiere, Ernest dives deep into the new year of Trumpian terror, how Democrats are bucking up against ICE raids, why a certain Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign is off to a messy start, friction bet...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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4:00:30
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: I'm Writing a Second Book!
In this "stand back and stand by" special edition episode, Ernest finally reveals on the 5th anniversary of January 6th -- his timely upcoming second book on political stan culture. For the first time, he's ready to share what "Divided We Stan"...
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Season 10
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44:34
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Season Finale: The 250th Episode!
In this “put your ones up” season finale, Ernest spills the tea on his unconventional holiday staycation, reviews all of 2025 (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and hints at how he’s planning to enter into 2026 with a bang!
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Season 9
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Episode 25
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3:02:39
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 24: Trump’s Admin Under Fire, Philly’s State of the City, the Avatar Fatigue is Here
In this “non-redacted” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s Epstein files nightmare, a horrible decision from the Democratic National Committee, iHeartMedia’s reckless multimillion investment in Charlamagne tha God, what wasn’t seen at ...
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Season 9
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Episode 24
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3:44:04
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 23: Jasmine Crockett for Senate, LL Cool J Returns to Philly, What’s Missing from Taylor Swift’s Docuseries
In this “things can happen” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s Epstein photo drama, a major Democratic Senate race shake-up in Texas, Erika Kirk’s messy media tour, lessons learned from Philly City Council’s H.O.M.E. initiative showdo...
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Season 9
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Episode 23
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5:01:04
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 22: Josh Shapiro vs. Kamala Harris, Philly Mayor vs. City Council, 50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary Mess
In this “small and local” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s growing attacks on the free press, Governor Josh Shapiro’s messy national media tour, the ongoing Philly City Council clash with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative,...
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Season 9
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Episode 22
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4:17:06
Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 21: Trump vs. Aging, An Interesting Philly Mayoral Appointment, Timeout for Ray J
In this “giving it the best that I got” episode, Ernest shares the latest on Trump’s aging lame duck era, about Cory Booker’s fast nuptials, OpenAI in legal trouble, a Philly ward leader gets hired in Mayor Parker’s administration, why cutting ...
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Season 9
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Episode 21
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3:17:47
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