Episodes

  • “Pick Up That Trash!” Small Acts, Real Impact & Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors | ETB 3-15-2026

    “Pick Up That Trash!” Small Acts, Real Impact & Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors | ETB 3-15-2026
    Apr 6 2026
    Originally aired live March 15, 2026

    Doing 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 simple act, but a reminder that responsibility for our communities starts with each of us. Wallace is joined by Brenda Sutton, a mother who turned personal pain into purpose. After her daughters experienced domestic violence, Brenda chose action—creating and distributing gift purses to women living in domestic violence shelters. Now marking five years of this mission, she shares what it means to show up for others, how small gestures can restore dignity, and why consistency matters more than recognition.

    This episode is about accountability, compassion, and the power of doing something—right where you are.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to spotlight voices and actions that strengthen our communities from the inside out.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins
  • “I Told You So” — Local Awareness, Self-Sustainability & Questioning RFK Jr.’s Health Claims | ETB 3-8-2026

    “I Told You So” — Local Awareness, Self-Sustainability & Questioning RFK Jr.’s Health Claims | ETB 3-8-2026
    Apr 3 2026
    Originally aired live on March 8, 2026

    Wallace 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 Back, Wallace breaks down the importance of paying attention to local issues, staying engaged in community affairs, and building real self-sustainability at the ground level. Because when we disconnect locally, we lose control of what affects us most. He also takes a hard look at public health messaging and leadership—raising serious questions about who we trust and why.

    Referencing recent comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Wallace challenges the credibility of health guidance when it conflicts with common sense and responsibility. This episode is a reminder: awareness isn’t optional. What we ignore today shows up tomorrow—whether we’re ready or not.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to push conversations that keep communities informed, alert, and accountable.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins
  • Trump, Iran, and the Cost of War: How Conflict Impacts American Soldiers | Farron Dozier (3-1-2026)

    Trump, Iran, and the Cost of War: How Conflict Impacts American Soldiers | Farron Dozier (3-1-2026)
    Mar 12 2026
    Originally aired on March 1, 2026

    War 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 Wallace Allen discusses the impact of U.S. military conflict with Iran and what those decisions mean for American troops.

    Joining the conversation is Farron Dozier, a veteran with more than two decades of military service and host of The Farron Dozier Show. Drawing from his experience in the U.S. Army and his work advocating for veterans, Dozier speaks candidly about the realities soldiers face before, during, and after war. Together they examine:

    • The potential consequences of U.S. military escalation with Iran
    • What war means for the soldiers asked to fight it
    • The emotional and psychological “echo” of war after deployment
    • How military service members and veterans carry the lasting effects of combat


    This conversation highlights the human side of foreign policy — the lives of the soldiers who must live with the consequences long after the headlines fade.

    Empire Talks Back continues its tradition of tackling complex political and social issues through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 mins
  • Reparations in America: Lineage, Justice, and the Path Forward | Chad Brown & Kellie Farrish (2-22-2026)

    Reparations in America: Lineage, Justice, and the Path Forward | Chad Brown & Kellie Farrish (2-22-2026)
    Mar 10 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 look like — and how do we prove lineage and historical harm?

    On this episode of Empire Talks Back, host Wallace Allen leads a powerful conversation on the history, politics, and future of reparations in America. Joining the discussion: Chad Brown, a leading reparations advocate in California and National Spokesperson for the Lineage Equity and Advancement Project (LEAP), shares insights on the growing movement for lineage-based reparations for Foundational Black Americans. Brown is also a board member of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California and host of the YouTube podcast Politics In Black, where he explores Black American politics, culture, and policy. Also joining the conversation is Kellie Farrish, a professional genealogist whose work focuses on uncovering family histories tied to the system of American chattel slavery. Through genealogy, Farrish helps individuals trace their ancestral roots — whether descending from the enslaved or enslavers — to confront history, acknowledge truth, and begin the process of healing generational wounds.

    Together they discuss:
    • What reparations actually mean in policy terms
    • Why lineage documentation matters
    • The role of genealogy in uncovering truth and justice
    • California’s reparations movement and what it signals for the nation
    • How Americans can engage thoughtfully in the conversation


    Empire Talks Back continues its tradition of civic dialogue by bringing together voices committed to truth, history, and solutions.


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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

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    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    54 mins
  • Is the Tempter as Guilty as the Tempted? | The Bromatics + Kappa League Spotlight (2-15-26)

    Is the Tempter as Guilty as the Tempted? | The Bromatics + Kappa League Spotlight (2-15-26)
    Feb 22 2026
    Aired February 15, 2026

    Wallace 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 today’s social climate.

    This episode also features:
    • R&B singer Henry Andrade of The Bromatics discussing their upcoming virtual performance
    • Louis Winder of the Riverside Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity highlighting the chapter’s scholarship program
    • High school Kappa Leaguers Jackson Griffin and Kadyn Camacho sharing their experiences and goals


    From personal responsibility to mentorship and music, this episode connects philosophy, community engagement, and youth leadership

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    53 mins
  • Truth Social, Racism & Super Bowl Weekend | When Is Bad News Good News?

    Truth Social, Racism & Super Bowl Weekend | When Is Bad News Good News?
    Feb 20 2026
    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 of Empire Talks Back focuses on: • Trump’s latest posts and the public response

    • “When is bad news, good news?” — the question driving the discussion
    • How camera coverage impacts “the movement” and public perception
    • Why visibility matters in shaping narrative     With the Super Bowl airing that same weekend,

    Bad Bunny enters the conversation as part of a larger discussion about culture, identity, and what defines a “real American.” Wallace and Myshjua connect current events to media influence, political messaging, and community awareness — from an independent grassroots perspective.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    54 mins
  • Empire Talks Back | Venezuela: Is Arresting Maduro Part of Trump’s Strategy?

    Empire Talks Back | Venezuela: Is Arresting Maduro Part of Trump’s Strategy?
    Jan 8 2026
    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 Mysellations, for a wide-ranging discussion on Venezuela, U.S. foreign policy, and political accountability.

    The conversation examines whether efforts to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during the Trump era align with an “America First” agenda—or reveal deeper questions about power, strategy, and political self-preservation.Moving beyond geopolitics, the discussion turns toward civic awareness and personal responsibility, exploring how Americans can remain informed, hopeful, and empowered amid global instability, media saturation, and political polarization.

    This episode of Empire Talks Back invites listeners to think critically about international narratives while staying grounded in perspective, agency, and community accountability.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    55 mins
  • Empire Talks Back | Justice, Power & the 13th Amendment

    Empire Talks Back | Justice, Power & the 13th Amendment
    Jan 7 2026
    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 administration—specifically a deal that resulted in a minimum-security facility replacing a maximum-security prison as housing for a convicted child sex abuser. Wallace examines what this decision signals about power, privilege, and accountability within the criminal justice system.

    The discussion expands with guest James Every, who brings historical and legal context to the conversation through an examination of the 13th Amendment, its language, and its continued implications for incarceration, punishment, and systemic inequity in the United States.

    Also contributing to the dialogue is James Hatton of The James Cane Experience, adding further perspective on media, justice, and public accountability.

    This episode of Empire Talks Back challenges listeners to think critically about how laws, policies, and political influence intersect—and who ultimately benefits from those intersections.

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    About the Show
    Empire Talks Back is hosted by veteran broadcaster Wallace Allen and explores Black culture, history, media, and community leadership through long-form conversation.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    54 mins