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WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
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22 minutes ago
22 minutes ago
57 min
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.

22 minutes ago
22 minutes ago
51 min
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.

23 hours ago
23 hours ago
54 min
Tyree Browne, E Midnight Madness, and Rita welcome Wanda Atkins to share her mission to honor her late daughter Briana through the Briana J. Bigby Scholarship Fund. Learn about her September 27th event, Also discussed: the Philadelphia Eagle's track record, the Creative Arts Community Popup Concert at Ramsey Park, the recent primary elections in Boston, and upcoming events in the city.

2 days ago
2 days ago
29 min
This Week on "The Mindful Aging Show", Sebra Continues with the "staying ready, so you don't have to get ready" segment with her guest Iris Richards. keeping health and wellness a priority as we age. as well as staying on top of life insurance policies while preparing loved ones for the future.

2 days ago
2 days ago
55 min
Guest Bob Busser, commercial photographer and ballpark and arena historian!

3 days ago
3 days ago
10 min
Museum of Fine Arts new Maverick Kings exhibit, Urban League of Eastern MA celebrates unveiling of new historical marker, upcoming weekend events in Boston.
3 days ago
3 days ago
28 min
The Robe Guy observes Labor Day aspects & activities, the transition into Fall & his new man cave, the evolution & usefulness of AI, cranky old man syndrome, acceptable screen time and social media time for kids, participating in non-profit community work, & more!

3 days ago
3 days ago
29 min
Michael Gray of American Beauties and Ramona Silver of her eponymous band discuss their musical influences, share what performance has meant to them throughout their careers, and discuss their upcoming show on September 12 at Sally O'Brien's Bar in Somerville.

4 days ago
4 days ago
37 min
Haywood Fennell provides updates on the latest topics for Veterans: the work of Ralph Cooper and the Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse, the importance of getting screened for lung cancer, and the Tri-ad Veteran League's upcoming event at the Strand Theater on November 5th called "Beyond the Uniform."

4 days ago

4 days ago
4 days ago
27 min
Brendan O'Connell interviews Molly White about the deceptive trade practices of the abortion industry, post abortion trauma, moral injury & the path to healing & redemption, how she became involved with Right to Life, her abortion experiences, her Pro Life activism, & more.

5 days ago
5 days ago
10 min
Roxbury Sunflower Project, Boston Jazz Fest in the Seaport, event honoring Jaylen Brown, The Great Elephant Migration sculpture at Boston Common.

5 days ago
5 days ago
55 min
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.

5 days ago
5 days ago
54 min
Following the Massachusetts Primary Election, Larry poses the question: what has voting achieved for Black Americans in Boston in the past 50 years? Larry argues that politicians have little control over food, gas, and housing prices, and encourages listeners to learn "high-income skills."

6 days ago
6 days ago
56 min
Shepard Vargo talks to Coach Lewis from Excel Charter School, which has one of the best wrestling programs in Boston. Lewis discusses his background of how he became interested in wrestling and how discipline and routine are important to building and being on a team

6 days ago

7 days ago
7 days ago
53 min
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Coyote vs. ACME", "The Dog Stars", "The Whisper Man", and "The Magic Faraway Tree". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters and/or streaming for the week of August 30th - September 4th, 2026.

7 days ago
7 days ago
28 min
Linda Solomon continues her conversation with Taylor Key and Eric Mitchell to discuss what they wish they had learned about parenting sooner, the things children need most, and the lessons they want to pass on to their children.

7 days ago
7 days ago
56 min
Vivian speaks to Willie Wideman (AKA Willie P.) host of The Village on WBCA and Willie's Web on BNN TV. Learn how Willie got involved at BNN and hear her wisdom about telling your story. Vivian also speaks to Rich Rosenthal, BNN's news videographer of 28 years. Rich shares how he finds his stories, his commitment to portraying people and organizations as accurately as possible, and the talent he sees in new video journalists.

Aug 30, 2026
Aug 30, 2026
57 min
This week's topic is "what I'm required to do": a discussion of the familial duties of men and women in service of God.
Readings include Roman 15:4, Deuteronomy 10:16, and Titus 2:3, and Genesis 22:18.
