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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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24 min
On today's episode of Life Matters, Brendan discusses Maura Healey passing signed legislation strengthening abortion protections in Massachusetts.

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
13 min
The METCO Back to School Block Party kicks off the school year. Construction of the new White Stadium moves forward. Nubian Markets opens a new cafe concept called Nuba. A youth-led parade kicks off Caribbean Carnival Weekend in Boston.

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
54 min
Rachel Miselman discusses the upcoming September 1 primary election and shares tips for voting. She also discusses her dissatisfaction with Mike Minogue and questions whether he has any grassroots base. Rachel also discusses the logistics of attending the Massachusetts Republican Convention.

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
53 min
Larry Higginbottom discusses what a free market economy really is, his issues with the concept of multiculturalism, and how to afford the life you want.

2 days ago
2 days ago
54 min
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.

2 days ago
2 days ago
51 min
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.

3 days ago

3 days ago
3 days ago
54 min
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.

3 days ago
3 days ago
28 min
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.

3 days ago
3 days ago
28 min
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.

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

4 days ago
4 days ago
56 min
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.

4 days ago
4 days ago
29 min
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.

5 days ago
5 days ago
50 min
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!

5 days ago
5 days ago
26 min
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!

5 days ago
5 days ago
28 min
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!

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6 days ago
6 days ago
11 min
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.
6 days ago
6 days ago
27 min
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.
7 days ago
7 days ago
27 min
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.
