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Wallace Allen's Empire Talks Back

Wallace Allen's Empire Talks Back

By: Wallace J. Allen
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 "The true power of any empire lies within its people; not the palace walls. The emperor serves at the pleasure of the people, and the voice of the people must be heard"- Wallace Allen

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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Episodes
  • 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.

    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
    🔔 Follow and subscribe for new episodes
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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.

    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
    🔔 Follow and subscribe for new episodes
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    54 mins
  • Empire Talks Back | Awake, Aware & Accountable: Voices of Vietnam-Era Veterans

    Empire Talks Back | Awake, Aware & Accountable: Voices of Vietnam-Era Veterans
    Jan 5 2026
    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 lived experience, service, and continued responsibility.

    Wallace is joined by Vietnam-era combat veterans who speak candidly about their military service and their ongoing involvement with Veterans Affairs and veteran-focused community work. Among the guests is Feron Dozier, a radio talk show host retired after 24 years of service, who shares perspective shaped by both military duty and public communication. Also joining the discussion are Jimmy Green and Martin Daily, co-chairs of the Fontana Veterans Group, who discuss veteran advocacy, community support, and local organizing.

    The episode also features Glenn Towery, founder of the Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel, who addresses mental health, awareness, and the urgent need for continued engagement and prevention efforts.

    This episode of Empire Talks Back centers veteran voices, lived history, and the importance of staying informed, aware, and involved—long after service ends.

    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
    🔔 Follow and subscribe for new episodes
    Show More Show Less
    54 mins
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