Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 8: Trump vs. the Courts, A Philly Political Stunt Queen, About that Taylor Swift Engagement

Update: 2025-09-01

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

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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 8: Trump vs. the Courts, A Philly Political Stunt Queen, About that Taylor Swift Engagement

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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 8: Trump vs. the Courts, A Philly Political Stunt Queen, About that Taylor Swift Engagement

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Ernestly Speaking! S9, Episode 8: Trump vs. the Courts, A Philly Political Stunt Queen, About that Taylor Swift Engagement