Wallace Allen's Empire Talks Back
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Empire Talks Back is a public affairs and cultural commentary platform examining power, history, media, and the lived experience of Black and Brown communities in America and across the global diaspora.
Hosted and produced by Wallace Allen—veteran broadcaster, community leader, and publisher of Westside Story Newspaper—the show brings historical perspective, journalistic integrity, and community accountability to conversations often reduced to headlines and soundbites.
Each episode features thoughtful discussions with artists, educators, advocates, journalists, and civic leaders exploring the role of culture and media in shaping identity, policy, community, and the impact of grassroots leadership vs institutional power.
Originally launched as a weekly radio program on KCAA in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Empire Talks Back is expanding as a national podcast and digital media platform, offering context-driven conversations rooted in lived experience and long-form dialogue.
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S2E36 Glenn Towery Discusses Veterans, Trauma, Suicide Prevention & Mission: Transition Condition
Originally aired live on May 10, 2026Host Wallace Allen welcomes veteran advocate, filmmaker, writer, producer, and artist Glenn Towery to Empire Talks Back for an important conversation about the…
S2E35 Empire Talks Back | Senator Cory Booker on America’s Urgent Issues + Family, Faith & Civic Action (4-12-2026)
Aired live on April 12, 2026On this powerful episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen sits down with U.S. Senator Cory Booker for a direct and urgent conversation about the state of…
S2E34 Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity | ETB 3-29-2026
Originally aired live on March 29, 2026Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity In this special Women’s History Month episode of…
S2E33 San Bernardino Beautillion Mentorship & “No Kings” Rally Explained | Empire Talks Back 3-22-2026
Originally aired live March 22, 2026Host Wallace Allen connects with the San Bernardino Social Lites and the young men they are mentoring as they prepare for their upcoming Beautillion Ball—an event…
S2E32 “Pick Up That Trash!” Small Acts, Real Impact & Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors | ETB 3-15-2026
Originally aired live March 15, 2026Doing something to help isn’t complicated—it starts with a decision. In this episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen keeps it real: “Pick up that trash.” A…
S2E31 “I Told You So” — Local Awareness, Self-Sustainability & Questioning RFK Jr.’s Health Claims | ETB 3-8-2026
Originally aired live on March 8, 2026Wallace Allen doesn’t say it to gloat—he says it to remind us what happens when we ignore what’s happening right in front of us. In this episode of Empire Talks…
S2E30 Trump, Iran, and the Cost of War: How Conflict Impacts American Soldiers | Farron Dozier (3-1-2026)
Originally aired on March 1, 2026War decisions made in Washington can echo for generations — especially for the men and women who serve on the front lines. On this episode of Empire Talks Back, host…
S2E29 Reparations in America: Lineage, Justice, and the Path Forward | Chad Brown & Kellie Farrish (2-22-2026)
(Originally aired February 22, 2026)Reparations for the descendants of American slavery remains one of the most important and debated issues in the country today. What would real reparative justice…
S2E28 Is the Tempter as Guilty as the Tempted? | The Bromatics + Kappa League Spotlight (2-15-26)
Aired February 15, 2026Wallace Allen opens the conversation with a question: “Is the tempter as guilty as the tempted?” He shares his perspective on accountability, influence, and responsibility in…
S2E27 Truth Social, Racism & Super Bowl Weekend | When Is Bad News Good News?
Aired February 8, 2026 Following a week of racially charged posts from Donald Trump on Truth Social, Wallace Allen examines what those statements mean in the broader political landscape. This episode…
S2E23 Empire Talks Back | Venezuela: Is Arresting Maduro Part of Trump’s Strategy?
In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen is joined by Mac Romeo—a comedian, activist, and military veteran—and Myshjua Allen Murray, Founder of One Life Live Lit and writer of…
S1E22 Empire Talks Back | Justice, Power & the 13th Amendment
In this episode of Empire Talks Back, originally aired on August 10, 2025, host Wallace Allen offers his perspective on a controversial political decision involving the Trump…
S1E21 Empire Talks Back | Awake, Aware & Accountable: Voices of Vietnam-Era Veterans
In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen challenges listeners with a pointed observation: the opposite of being woke is being asleep.From that premise, the conversation turns toward…
S1E20 Empire Talks Back | Policing, Training & Service in Our Schools
In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen speaks with Joe Paulino, Chief of Police for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Chief Paulino discusses the responsibility of…
S1E19 Empire Talks Back | Backyard Bucket Farming & Food Access Solutions
In this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen explores the idea that “your backyard bucket farm is a vegetable nursery”—a practical and timely response to rising food costs and growing…
S2E4 Empire Talks Back- Empowering Young Visionaries
Guest: Terrence Stone, Founder & CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership AcademyIn this motivating episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen sits down with Terrence Stone, the dynamic…
S2E3 Wallace Allen Empire Talks Back | Terry Boykins
Guest: Terry Boykins, Executive Director of Project Fighting ChanceIn this empowering episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen welcomes Terry Boykins, Executive Director of Project Fighting…
S2E2 Wallace Allen Talks The Power of Music with Guests Victor Essiet and Russell Gerlach
Sep 17, 2025Empire Talks Back: Victor Essiet (The Mandators) & Russell GerlachIn this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen welcomes Nigerian reggae artist Victor Essiet, leader of The…
S2E1 Empire Talks Fatherhood with Host Wallace Allen and Guest Ryan Berryman
Empire Talks Back: Ryan Berryman – San Bernardino FatherhoodIn this episode of Empire Talks Back, we sit down with Ryan Berryman to explore the importance of fatherhood in the San Bernardino…
S1E18 Dr. Chris Otiko Talks Healing & The Immigrant Contribution
Wallace Allen interviews Dr. Christopher Otiko, founder of ViaDerma Inc., the company that has received a patent for a revolutionary product that increases the efficiency of anti inflammation…
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