On The Record with Ernest Owens 2025 Playlist

This is the debut episode of On The Record with host Ernest Owens. Continue listening to get the best local, state, and national political analysis and commentary every Sunday from 10-11 am. This week's surprise guest is State Representative Morgan Cephas, who is a lifelong public servant and native of West Philadelphia. State Rep. Cephas has worked tirelessly to forge cross-sector collaborations and partnerships to solve some of the community’s biggest challenges. Morgan joins Ernest to discuss why she is running for Congress in the 2026 election. 

State Rep. Morgan Cephas | On The Record - 9.14.25

Senator Anthony H. Williams | On The Record - 9.21.25

Host Ernest Owens is joined by Rep. Chris Rabb a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 200th District since 2017.

Rep. Chris Rabb | On The Record - 9.28.25

Host Ernest Owens is joined by special guest Mohamed Rushdy to discuss Rushdy's comments at a previous Philadelphia City Council meeting. Building Industry Association's former president, Rushdy, responds to claims of antisemitism and why he felt the need to step down from his position.

Mohamed Rushdy | On The Record - 10.12.25

Host Ernest Owens is joined by Dr. Ala Stanford, who is the founder of R.E.A.L. Concierge Medicine and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. Dr. Stanford talks about why she decided to run in the Democratic primary to represent Philadelphia, while dispelling claims that she is carpetbagging.

Dr. Ala Stanford | On The Record - 10.19.25

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