Ernestly Speaking! S8, Episode 18: Trump’s Fox News Hiring Spree, Cancelling Barstool Philly, the Katy Perry Problem

Send us a textIn 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.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 a textIn 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 and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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 and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Send us a textIn 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.