WBCA Podcasts

45,000 BPS students return for the school year in Boston. The YOUR Music Awards celebrates artists using their music to inspire. Codman Square Health Center's mobile clinic is making it easier to access healthcare. Plus, learn about upcoming events in Boston!

This week, Russ talks about students returning to Boston for the fall, local sports and football predictions, fall favorites, and his memories of working at Hollister.

Cuban Mic interviews Congressman Seth Moulton about his resolutions if he were to be elected to Senate, what Washington is getting wrong, making housing affordable in MA & assisting youth with home ownership, moderate vs. progressive Democratic policies, supporting small business, rising energy costs in MA & AI, his military experience & leadership qualities, & more.

Robert Moran discusses communication & leadership training for success, organizing your non-profit to grow internationally, increasing your ability for public speaking & strategies for doing so, Toast Masters as a valuable resource for training, organization & management of personnel, & more!

Haywood Fennell urges listeners to take advantage of their veteran benefits, and also discusses upcoming events, including Tri-ad Veteran League's "Beyond the Uniform" program at the Strand Theater, November 5th at 5pm.

On the 1st half, Mary Tamer interviews John Griffin (Exec. Dir., Partners in Democracy MA Action) about 3 of the upcoming ballot questions. On the 2nd half, Dr. De'Shawn Washington (2024 MA Teacher of the Year. Founder & Pres., Cultivating Changemakers, LLC) discusses becoming the first black man teacher of the year in MA & enhancing literacy at earlier grade levels.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a giant cupcake and some delicious chicken noodle soup!

Brendan O'Connell interviews Jack Harper (Vice Pres. & Men's Dir., Save One) about recovery after abortion, his organization's mission & its growth, how he became involved in the Pro Life movement, providing healing services for not just women but also men & families traumatized by abortion, psychological aspects of chemical abortion as opposed to surgical abortion, & more.

Mayor Wu & Mary Skipper & BPS staff go door to door trying to get drop out students to return to school, Nantucket Perfume Co. late owner's daughter keeps the business going, Boston Parks Dept. patrol horses stable tour, 16th Annual Asian American Day Festival at Boston Common.

SI speaks to Illin' P as he shares stories of classic Boston hip hop, details his creative process, and shares tracks from his solo album Grown Man Be Iye.

Rachel Miselman discusses the results of the Massachusetts state primary elections, and also shares her thoughts on why people are leaving Massachusetts.

Larry Higginbottom asks what has voting achieved for black Americans? He discusses the importance of voting & the lack thereof, lack of return for black American voters, the free market economy determines quality of life along with your skillset, the detriment of welfare programs to tax payers & the impoverished, deceptive political rhetoric, & more.

Sharon Hinton welcomes Councilor Miniard Culpepper to the program to discuss his priorities and initiatives for Boston's 7th district. Topics include addressing the "rail desert" in Roxbury and his criticisms of bus lanes, city safety plans, and more. Councilor Culpepper also discusses the inner politics of the Boston City Council.

Host Lucy Rivera invites her guest, Ambassador Robert A. Sherman, to discuss his work as a Lawyer and his lengthy career providing legal support to those in need.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Fall 2: Deadpoint", "Onslaught", "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", "Tony", and "Teenage Wasteland". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on September 11th, 2026.

Guest Katherine Norland is an actress, poet, and filmmaker from Los Angeles California.  She currently stars on the inspirational series Dharmann, episodes which can be seen on YouTube.  She has appeared on television shows like Malcolm in the middle, and has written books and produced many shows and films. She can be found on Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter, YouTube, and on all social media platforms.

 

Linda Solomon invites Joseph Pope & his daughter Leah Jackson to the show to discuss their experiences & Joseph's book about 30 years of separation from his daughter due to a wrongful conviction.

From the fields of bondage to the boardrooms of power, from hidden workshops to the stars themselves, Black brilliance has always blazed a trail." Host and educator Debora Shariff highlights dreamers, inventors, artists, influencers that lift the stories of black genius, resistance and vision across U.S. history and culture. Urban Empowerment Today speaks to the heirs of legacy-- the builders of tomorrow must recognize and reclaim their history and celebrate empowerment. Jo Anderson, Granville Woods, Henry Boyd, Benjamin Montgomery, Paul R. Williams, Ronald McNair, Edmond Albius, The Deacons for Defense and Justice, and William Madison McDonald are commemorated for their achievements and contributions. To those who have ever worn a cotton shirt, smiled to the fresh scent and flavor of vanilla, heard a saxophone and felt they were in space, been fascinated by the sight of Hollywood's skylines or slept in the comfort of a sound bed, tune in to hear more about what Urban Empowerment Today is like.

This week's topic: "seeking relief in the wrong places." A discussion of how anxiety and a lack of discipline can lead to substance abuse and other unhealthy habits, with advice from a biblical perspective.

Safiya Sanyika speaks to Special Olympics coach Amanda Tran and swimmers Brook Twofeather Stephanie Curtis and Anita Griffin. They discuss how they got involved with the Special Olympics,  challenges they've faced, amd what they like about swimming and the lessons it's taught them.