WBCA Podcasts

Sharon Hinton speaks to Dr. Rosita Chatonda, an educator, community organizer, author, advocate for public education, and founder of CAUSE (Coalition and Alliance of Urban School Educators) and Teach for the Future Inc. She shares the story of fighting the closure of predominately Black schools in Chicago under Mayor Daley. Sharon and Dr. Rosita discuss parallels between that time in Chicago and school closures in present-day Boston.

Cuban Mic brings on guest Zaira Flete to discuss hair and hair loss: what is alopecia, what can cause it, and what is the importance of hair? Zaira shares her own experience with alopecia, and the natural product she developed that helped her.

Guest Ashley Garrett

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Mutiny", "The Brink of War", "I Swear", and "Cookie Queens". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 23rd - 28th, 2026.

Linda Solomon speaks to Taylor Key and Eric Mitchell to discuss different approaches to parenting across generations, what it means to be a good parent, learning as you go, and more.

Deborah Shariff & Linda Solomon continue their discussion on hidden black legends and talk about the perilous state of democracy in the U.S. during "The Orange Administration." Anecdotes are shared on how to approach the law in a respectful, non-confrontational manner while preserving your rights in light of responses by authorities to suppress American voices. Education on civil rights and consumer efforts towards corporate accountability are some of the tools available for action while other platforms like peaceful protest and the media are challenged. This is what urban empowerment today looks like, every effort counts.

Safiya interviews Pedro, Ana, Angel, Xiomara, & Roxy about entrepreneurship, its challenges & lessons, & what has motivated them to continue to grow.

This week's sermon's topic is "What is holding you back," with advice for avoiding procrastination, avoiding becoming too comfortable in your current position, and identifying the people or things that might be holding you back. With readings from Hebrews, Luke, and more.

On today's episode of Never Give Up, Rochelle talks about a new mind for a new day, continuing what she talked about last week.

Tyree, E Midnight Madness, & Rita review responses they received from the scooter segment in their previous show, what Rita's been up to during the crew's WBCA hiatus, their takes on AI, the return of the NFL and E's Patriots update, the Chris Brown concert at Gillette Stadium, events in Boston, the possibility of the National Guard coming to Boston, & more!

DJ Mehdward updates listeners on his & Open Door Art's Summer, FIFA World Cup in Boston and Foxborough, a look ahead for Open Door Radio, Open Door Art's roll out of their Cultural Access Practitioner Training & Arts Access Hub, Disability Pride Month in July & its history & events, Rally for Repair & Power Wheelchair Hockey, & more!

Host Sebra Barcuis invites guests Marietta & Molly McCarthy to the show to discuss interactions with friends & family as you age, generations aging together, how important focusing is to aging, the stages of aging, & more!

Long time radio news broadcaster Deb Robi!

Panel discussing the climate change art exhibitions in Boston City Hall galleries, Flight of the Angel at the 116th Annual Fisherman's Feast in Boston North End, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston equipping students with new backpacks, 2nd Annual Commonwealth Caribbean Breakfast at the State House, upcoming events in Boston.

On today's show, The Robe Guy talks about AI and understanding more about how it's developing, as well as how he views its current impacts on society.

On today's episode of the Fundraising and Fun Raising show, Robert talks about why having a comedian or multiple at fundraising events is more effective for turnouts, and the benefits of their presence.

Haywood Fennell talks to Tyree Browne about restarting his radio show, What's Happening Boston with Uptown Browne. Hear it at 10pm on Saturdays on WBCA 102.9 FM! They also discuss the importance of celebrating African American history.

Join dale and Cheryl for some delicious mississippi mud brownies!

Ep.# 321 PSA Free!

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden joins us to talk about his bid for re-election and the stiff challenge he faces from two opponents in the Sept.1 Democratic Primary. Then on the 2nd hlaf, GOP Gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve joins us to talk about his spirited campaign to win the Republican nomination in his party's primary on the same date Sept.1.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Mike McClellan (Exec. Dir., Maine Right to Life) about the current political climate in Maine, ranked choice voting, Right to Life representation in the North East, politics after the Dobbs decision, abortion laws & regulations in Maine, Democratic candidates & politicians endorsed by Planned Parenthood, & more.