Podcast appearances and mentions of ernest owens

Send us Fan MailIn 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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 & Instagram. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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 follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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 and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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 produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram. 

Send us Fan MailIn this “that's all” episode, Ernest unpacks the deep recent betrayal of the U.S. Supreme Court, the not-so-surprising decline of Black Republicans in Congress, how progressives are electorally cutting their nose to spite their face, Philly City Council's grandstanding over major school closures, why the the Devil Wears Prada 2 is one of the GOAT sequels, about the end of Love & Hip Hop, 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 MailIn this special edition, Ernest interviews Tori Owens, a former employee for Dr. Ala Stanford's Black Doctors COVID Consortium on her "toxic" work experience that at times she described as a "cult." In this exclusive tell-all, she describes how she was underpaid, overworked, and felt exploited for the nearly three years she worked for the Philadelphia Congressional candidate. 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 MailIn this “my plan, my plan, my plan” episode, Ernest dives deep into the debauchery of the White House Press Correspondents Dinner, how the Democrats are navigating fresh resignations and infighting, who's lying in the Philly school funding debate, revisiting the “Michael” biopic, the parasocial opinions of Meg Thee Stallion's breakup from Klay Thompson, 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 MailIn this “one for the books” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's religious backlash, how the resignations rocking Congress, a major shift in the competitive Philly Congressional race, about the misguided discourse around Justin Fairfax, the return of Madonna's dancefloor era, 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 MailIn this “you the birthday” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's ceasefire with Iran, how the Democrats got a new scandal with Congressman Eric Swalwell, the Philly ride share tax war, about Usher & Chris Brown's new trash tour, the blunder of Euphoria, 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. 

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Ernest Owen—He is a journalist, CEO, and author of 'The Case for Cancel Culture: How This Democratic Tool Works to Liberate Us All'. Ernest explains his perspective on cancel culture as a form of accountability, while Jesse challenges him on free speech, personal responsibility, and the consequences of public shaming. The two go back and forth on media influence, power dynamics, and the role of activism in shaping society today. It’s a sharp, spirited exchange that pushes both sides to defend their ideas and invites viewers to think critically about one of the most debated topics of our time.

Send us Fan MailIn this “please be for real” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's latest cabinet firing, what Cory Booker, Josh Shapiro, and AOC have in common right now, how Penn's capitulation has come back to bite them, cancelling Wanya Morris, about the rise of AI slop flyers, 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 MailIn this “no Kings or Queens” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's MAGA fissures at the Conservative Political Action Conference, why progressives AOC and Bernie Sanders are wisely stopping data centers, Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker's disastrous tax hikes, cancelling Nick Cannon (for good), about this messy Jay-Z comeback, 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 MailIn this “no beards allowed” episode, Ernest dives deep into Trump's latest social media debauchery, why Illinois Democrats are in shambles, Cory Booker's new book, the cancellation of Cesar Chavez, about that Roots Picnic line-up, investigating Tyler Perry's AI "romance" photos, 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 a textIn 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 blacker,” reviewing the Academy Awards, 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 a textIn 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. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send a textIn 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 landlords, Timothée Chalamet's trainwreck Oscar campaign, reviewing Harry Style's new barely-disco pop album, 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 a textIn this special edition episode, Ernest finally breaks down the controversial Texas Democratic primary that everyone's talking about. Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send a textIn 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, about that messy Warner Bros. deal, making some revised Oscar predictions, 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 a textIn 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 Tyra “Smize” Banks, revisiting the Kendrick vs. Drake beef, 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 a textIn 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 Heights, 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 a textIn 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, in defense of Olivia Dean, 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 a textIn 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 career, 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 a textIn this slay-filled special edition, Ernest gives us an exclusive on his unforgettable Grammys weekend in Los Angeles.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 a textIn 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 Dept. is a flashpoint, about that AI artist Sienna Rose, breaking down the Emma Stone vs. Meryl Streep debate, 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 a textIn 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 Scott split, understanding the Sinners awards season drama, snoring on J. Cole's return, 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 a textIn 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 between the Philly Mayor's administration and Sheriff's office, fact-checking content creators, about those Golden Globe Awards, the (boring) return of Bruno Mars, 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 a textIn 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" is all about!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 a textIn 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!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 a textIn 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 Philly's State of the City event, about Billboard's massive chart changes, 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 a textIn 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 showdown, about that messy Brandy & Monica tour, 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 a textIn 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, what's not being said about the fair critique of Cory Booker's wedding, about that messy Diddy documentary produced by 50 Cent, 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 a textIn 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 family members off isn't a "trend," why CEO of Zeus made headlines for the messiest reason, 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 a textIn 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 politics of Thanksgiving charity, why Wicked: For Good defied gravity, 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 a textIn 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 optimistic that change is coming for the free press and Black journalists afterwards.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 a textIn 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 Tax,” why Sydney Sweeney discourse won't go away 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 a textIn 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 that AI “singer” Xania Monet, 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 a textIn 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 SNAP benefits, the straights DL crisis, about Keke Palmer's new Southern Fried Rice show, 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 a textIn 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 public mourning, unpacking Kevin McCall's EBT card, 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 a textIn 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 thinks about Marc Lamont Hill on The Joe Budden Podcast, some timely relationship advice, what D'Angelo's death means for Black men in music, 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 a textIn 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 of Bari Weiss means for mainstream media, addressing the CultureCon controversy, about Drake's defamation lawsuit flop, 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 a textIn 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 Ezra Klein keeps misreading the room, unpacking the misappropriation of grace, the state of divided Swifties, about Diddy's sentencing, 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 a textIn 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 new Mariah Carey album, why it was time for TV's "Catfish" to end, 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 a textIn 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 culture elephant in the room, about that messy Kanye West documentary, why Cardi B's outstanding sophomore album might be the year's best, 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 a textIn 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 executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

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

Send us a textIn 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 produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

What does it take to break away from the traditional lane and build something of your own? In this episode, award-winning journalist, author and radio show host Ernest Owens unpacks how audacity fueled his career, why he launched his own journalist association called Philadelphia Association of Black Journalist, and some the gems you will find in his latest book The Case for Cancel Culture. IG @mrernestowens