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  • Empire Talks Back | Senator Cory Booker on America’s Urgent Issues + Family, Faith & Civic Action (4-12-2026)

    Empire Talks Back | Senator Cory Booker on America’s Urgent Issues + Family, Faith & Civic Action (4-12-2026)
    2026/04/16
    Aired live on April 12, 2026

    On 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 America—and what must happen next.

    Senator Booker outlines five critical issues facing the country: economic fairness, the rising cost of healthcare, political corruption, access to education, and the growing threats to democracy. From tax reform to healthcare affordability, from ending insider trading in Congress to protecting voting rights, this conversation centers on solutions—not just complaints.

    The discussion is grounded in both policy and personal legacy, as Booker reflects on the influence of his uncle, Limaury “Uncle Butch” Jordan Jr., who later joins the show to share insight into the family values of service, empathy, and accountability that shaped the Senator’s path. Wallace pushes the conversation further—raising concerns about voter suppression, economic inequality, education cuts, and even the future of AI and the planet—keeping the focus on what everyday people can actually do. This episode is not just political—it’s personal, generational, and rooted in community responsibility. Freedom is a participation sport. The question is: what are you going to do?

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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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    44 分
  • Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity | ETB 3-29-2026

    Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity | ETB 3-29-2026
    2026/04/08
    Originally aired live on March 29, 2026

    Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang on Empowerment, Equity & Building Opportunity

    In this special Women’s History Month episode of Empire Talks Back, Wallace Allen sits down with Dr. Vanessa Perez-Trang, Executive Director of the Time for Change Foundation.

    From starting as an intern in 2012 to leading one of the Inland Empire’s most impactful organizations, Dr. Perez-Trang shares her journey and the work being done to uplift marginalized communities through women’s empowerment, economic equity, and social justice. She also discusses her role in co-founding the Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center—an initiative focused on helping entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale investable businesses.

    This conversation highlights what real leadership looks like, the importance of creating access and opportunity, and how women continue to shape stronger, more equitable communities.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to elevate voices that are doing the work and making a difference where it matters most.

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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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    52 分
  • San Bernardino Beautillion Mentorship & “No Kings” Rally Explained | Empire Talks Back 3-22-2026

    San Bernardino Beautillion Mentorship & “No Kings” Rally Explained | Empire Talks Back 3-22-2026
    2026/04/07
    Originally aired live March 22, 2026

    Host 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 rooted in leadership, discipline, and community legacy. This conversation highlights what mentorship looks like in action, how these young men are being shaped for the future, and why programs like this still matter in today’s world.

    Later in the show, Wallace speaks with David Ross, one of the organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Los Angeles scheduled for March 28. Ross breaks down the purpose behind the movement, what’s driving community participation, and why this moment matters.

    From local leadership development to civic engagement, this episode brings together voices focused on building, guiding, and challenging the direction of our communities.

    🎙 Empire Talks Back continues to deliver real conversations that inform, empower, and connect the Inland Empire and beyond.

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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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    52 分
  • “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
    2026/04/06
    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.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 分
  • “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
    2026/04/03
    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.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wallace-allen-s-empire-talks-back--6478734/support.

    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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    52 分
  • 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)
    2026/03/12
    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.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    52 分
  • 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)
    2026/03/10
    (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.

    📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: Empire Talks Back
    📰 Publisher: Westside Story Newspaper
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    54 分
  • 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)
    2026/02/22
    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
    🔔 Follow and subscribe for new episodes
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    53 分