Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens

Send us Fan Mail 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 civility, how the algorithm is ruining music hits, about those Emmy award wins (and losses), and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executivel...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

Send us Fan Mail 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 "nepo" editor, award show season is upon us, about the caucacity of that Netflix Catfish documentary, and much more. Ernestly Speakin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 for press, in defense of cultural gatekeeping, the dearth of competitive Black acting roles, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively...

Send us Fan Mail 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 relationship with PA Governor Josh Shapiro, his potential PA Dems chair successor Eugene DePasquale, that controversial "racial trope"...

Send us Fan Mail 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 necessarily a victory, what I actually know about Jussie Smollett, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest O...

Send us Fan Mail 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 in Taylor Swift’s comeback, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernesto...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter &...

Send us Fan Mail 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 learn, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Hulk Hogan), about that Tea app, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ern...

Send us Fan Mail 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, the continual delusion of Nicki Minaj, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out...

Send us Fan Mail 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, the triumphant return of Brandy & Monica, the official song of the summer, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Island doesn’t do it for me, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twi...

Send us Fan Mail In this “please ask, I will tell” episode, Ernest explores the war Trump has started in the Middle East, about that bombshell Tucker Carlson interview with Ted Cruz, SCOTUS goes full anti-LGBTQ, Philly's potential Congressional battle race, the solid return of Cardi B (hopefully), and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him...

Send us Fan Mail In this “let’s take it there” episode, Ernest explores a refreshing political beef Trump wasn’t prepared for, NYC mayoral race heats up, a new Philly budget gets passed, an important reminder for white liberals, Sabrina Carpenter's interesting album cover, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com an...

Send us Fan Mail In this “on and popping” episode, Ernest explores the end of Trump’s toxic bromance, why all politicians must name the bills they legislate, chaos at Philadelphia City Council, an early Oscars category prediction, Tyler Perry strikes again, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnes...

Send us Fan Mail In this “VIP Gold pass” (lol) episode, Ernest analyzes Trump’s high-profile Black pardons, why it’s time to move on from Biden, the policy clusterfuck of Philly Democrats, putting respect on Audra McDonald’s name, Miley Cyrus’ fabulous new album, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @M...

Send us Fan Mail In this special edition episode, Ernest gives a very sobering (read: brutally honest) telling of the first day of Roots Picnic 2025. Listener discretion is advised.  Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

Send us Fan Mail In this “don’t say I didn’t warn ya” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's slashing $1.7 trillion in government spending, lessons learned 5 years after George Floyd protests, the real future of Philly’s Democratic Party, the new reality of exposing DL men in 2025, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com...

Send us Fan Mail In this “anything goes” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's potential conflict of interests, inside the fight between David Hogg vs. DNC, what Tuesday’s primaries say about the state of Philly politics, how to reckon with the continual failure of men in hip-hop, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com...

Send us Fan Mail In this “pop off” episode, Ernest analyzes Trump's 23rd Fox News hire, how AI is already ruining college campuses, bigotry in Philly’s bar scene, what’s not being said about the recent MET Gala, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

Send us Fan Mail In this “respect for the office” (lol) episode, Ernest breaks down Trump's underreported bait-and-switches, another Philly progressive scandal, about the Eagles visiting the White House, the major shockers of this year’s Tony nominations, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrEr...

Send us Fan Mail In this “you get what you give” episode, Ernest breaks down the latest White House eruptions, a contested papal conclave, dissension within Philly’s City Council, what’s really wrong with Shannon Sharpe, reviewing the autobiography of Tina Knowles, and much more. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him...

Send us Fan Mail In this “for what it's worth” episode, Ernest breaks down the ongoing deportation crisis at the White House, David Hogg's bold plan to buck against the Democratic establishment, an interesting revelation from the Philly Sheriff's Office, the cinematic genius for the "Sinners" film, about that awful "Pop the Balloon" remake on Netflix, and much mo...