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- 6 days ago4h 37m
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 22: GOP Rebukes Trump, Philly City Council Axes Mayor’s New Taxes, Reviewing 2026 Tony Awards
Send us Fan Mail In this “no new taxes” episode, Ernest unpacks the latest hits to the Trump administration, unraveling the Democratic Party's Graham Platner problem, how AI is already backfiring for big tech, one major budget item Philly City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker don't want discussed, about Lizzo's new (lackluster) album, the best and worst moments of the 2026 Tony Awards, and much more! Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out a...
- 1 weeks ago2h 25m
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: The Breakdown of Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker's Failed Tax Proposals
Send us Fan Mail In this special edition episode, Ernest, a critically-acclaimed "expert articulator of the problem," breaks down the performative outrage that led to Philadelphia City Council axing not one, not two, but three controversial taxes proposed by Mayor Cherelle Parker. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.
- 1 weeks ago3h 28m
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 21: Trump’s Primary Dreams & Nightmares, Philly Mayor Turns Concert Producer, the Return of the Roots Picnic
Send us Fan Mail In this “Happy Pride” episode, Ernest unpacks the predictable flop of Trump's upcoming "Great American State Fair," reviewing former First Lady Jill Biden's bitter new memoir, about PA Josh Shapiro's pizza-eating interview, justice for Comics Unleashed, addressing the Roots Picnic one final time, 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.
- 2 weeks ago3h 0m
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 20: Trump’s Slush Fund, Larry Krasner vs. Philly Dems Chair Bob Brady, Cancelling Kevin Hart
Send us Fan Mail In this “rumble in the jungle” episode, Ernest unpacks the ongoing safety woes at Trump’s White House, about that DNC autopsy, endorsement drama for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, the death of late night TV, beef for the Philly Democratic establishment, love for Lupita Nyong'o, roasting Kevin Hart (for real), 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 & In...
- 3 weeks ago1h 13m
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: How Chris Rabb Beat the Philly Democratic Establishment and Won Congress
Send us Fan Mail In this special edition episode, Ernest breaks down how State Representative Chris Rabb crushed State Senator Sharif Street and Dr. Ala Stanford in one of the most hotly contested congressional races in Philadelphia history. He also predicts what does this mean for the Philadelphia Democratic Party, upcoming 2027 local races, and the political climate overall. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and fol...
- 3 weeks ago3h 25m
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 19: AOC vs. MTG, Predicting Philly’s Congressional Race, Drake of Neverland
Send us Fan Mail In this “you never know” episode, Ernest unpacks the internal fight regarding leftists on Gaza, Byron Allen’s media domination, “Dr?” Cheyenne Bryant, some Philly Congressional campaign shake-ups, saying farewell to Love & Hip Hop, about Drake’s three new (already tired) albums, 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.
- May 12, 20261h 23m
Ernestly Speaking! Special Edition: PHRC Executive Director Tells All On His "Targeted" Ousting from PA Gov. Josh Shapiro's Administration
Send us Fan Mail In this special edition, Ernest interviews Chad Dion Lassiter, Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on his abrupt resignation and the media backlash that followed. In this exclusive tell-all, he gives his uncensored version of what led to his ousting, the details behind the investigation, what Governor Shapiro's team doesn't want you to know. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com a...
- May 11, 20264h 28m
Ernestly Speaking! S10, Episode 18: Gerrymandering Wars, Philly School Funding Exposed, the Delusion of Chris Brown Stans
Send us Fan Mail In this “pay up or shut up” episode, Ernest unpacks the recent harmful effects of gerrymandering on Black districts across the nation, early measuring the two GOP presidential frontrunners, a messy political feud involving Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, how the Philadelphia Parking Authority became the wicked witch of school funding, what “blue dot fever" really says about American concerts, about that new Chris Brown album, and much more! Ernestly Speaking! is executively p...
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