WBCA Podcasts

Robert Moran shares advice for replacing big donors that leave, and asking current donors to give more. Tips include creating donor categories, organizing dinner parties, and helping donors visualize their impact.

Art Battle Boston brings together local artists for a fast-paced painting competition. A new exhibit at the MFA explores Kawada Kikuji's influential 1965 photobook Chizu (The Map). Maine's Lee Academy Prep basketball team faces off against Reason Prep. The Boston City League Cheerleading City Championship returns. Quality Homes for Humankind is helping young adults build a path towards independence and stability through workforce development. Plus, a report on the five ballot initiatives that passed in Massachusetts.

Host Haywood interviews guest Rashid talk about education, upcoming events, veteran resources, and more.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious mug cakes!

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On the 1st half, Joe Heisler interviews 3rd Suffolk District State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz about overwhelming Democratic victories in the midterm elections, impacts of the ballot questions, Bills pending in Congress, & more. Then on the 2nd half, District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn joins the show to discuss his opposition in the next election, the state of the Boston Public School system & possible corruption, city budget & spending, City Council relations, & more.

In honor of Veterans Day, Uptown Browne speaks to Haywood Fennell about his experience in the army and his efforts to enhance support for Veterans, which Haywood considers "an underserved and overlooked community resource." They also discuss Beyond the Uniform, Haywood's recent event at the Strand Theatre to honor Veterans, as well as an award Haywood received from UMass Boston.

Brendan O'Connell interviews William L. Burke III (Headmaster Emeritus, St. Sebastian's School) about Pro-Life perspective in secondary schools.

Host Rachel Miselman recaps the results of recent local and state elections.

Larry Higginbottom talks about how people are upset that African Americans are working for ICE, and shares his perspective that there's nothing shameful about working for a government agency. Larry discusses his view that ICE should have been active decades earlier, and his belief that outrage towards ICE is linked to Trump's presidency. He also talks about how African Americans have been disproportionately disadvantaged by immigration into the U.S.

Jackson Hersom of The Anti Citizens perform live in the WBCA studio. Jackson also discusses his musical inspirations, how his music connects to his journalism, documentary, and social work, and shares advice for recognizing the power in your community and remaining hopeful in dark times.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Musu-Kulla Massaqui and Ulric Johnson about Black mental health and their new phone line service, the Heal Black Helpline. Learn about this 24/7 phone line created by and for Black people.

Guests Bakesta King, Michael Finn & Maverik!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Godzilla Minus Zero", "Wicker", and "SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 9th - 13th, 2026.

Linda Solomon continues her discussion of post-incarceration syndrome (PICS). She speaks to James Watson about his experience being wrongfully imprisoned for 41 years, and how his time in prison continues to affect his life on the outside.

Deborah Shariff discusses the environmental, health, and financial impacts of artificial intelligence, and the negative effects data centers can have on nearby communities. Deborah also offers her condolences to the family of Renée Nicole Good.

Vivian speaks with Glorya Fernandez, the CEO of gogobytes. Gogobytes is an organization that works to improve food access for low-income families through live cooking demonstrations and more. They discuss how gogobytes came about, and the need to eat healthy food as an integral part of a healthy life. Also discussed: local organizations and programs working to improve access to healthy food and nutrition information such as Oldways, the Daily Table, Fair Foods, GoFresh, the Urban Farming Institute, and the Boston Public Library. https://www.gogobytes.com/

In The Shadow of Big Red Eye: The Hunt For Sasquatch w/Mike Familant

Bigfoot researcher and filmmaker Michael Familant joins Justin and Erik on ParaTruth: Reborn to explore Sasquatch sightings, mysterious encounters, and the real-life investigations behind his documentary, In the Shadow of Big Red Eye. From unexplained evidence to the challenges of searching for Bigfoot, we uncover what keeps this legendary mystery alive and ask: Could something truly be hiding in America's forests?

Host Safiya interviews local poet, Black Like Crystal.

Analysis of the theme "Atone Right", the day of atonement, the importance of reading, applying the Law of God to change,  & more with examples from life & scripture such as Revelations, John, Psalms, I Timothy, & much more.