WBCA Podcasts

Life Matters

Brendon O’connell speaks to Jessica M. Vaughan who serves as Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, about the current state of Immigration in America today.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

The annual Boston Civics Summit brings together Bostonians and local leaders for this year's theme, "Be The Change." The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Community Conference & Career Fair is held at the Reggie Lewis center. Reggae artist Mighty Mystic visits the studio for an interview—listen to learn about his international tour and his upcoming album Walk Tall. Plus, Mighty Mystic performs his latest song, Patiently Waiting, live!

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman shares her views and concerns on current events. The civil unrest resulting from the current administration's practices of detaining individuals is analyzed by a debate-loving Bostonian. Recent Los Angeles protests invite Rachel to reflect with intelligent, honest and respectful discussion on some sensitive issues regarding migratory patterns impacting our communities.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses recent events, including immigration polices and the unrest in Los Angeles. He voices his support for more aggressive policies affecting undocumented immigrants. He shares his opinion that immigration has negatively affected African Americans.

Black Teachers Matter

Sharon Hinton speaks to Brooklyn Ang, WBCA's newest producer! They talk about Brooklyn's new show, C'est La Vie, what it means to be Haitian, working in education, living their faith, and more! Learn how Brooklyn got involved with the Bomb Squad on Urban Heat 98.1FM, and now WBCA 102.9FM.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Ballerina", "The Phoenician Scheme", "Pavements", and "The Fire Inside". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters and/or streaming for the week of June 9th - 13th, 2025.

Urban Empowerment Today

Host and Co-Host Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon talk to Hubert Smith about the trials and tribulation, hurdles and bumps that come with freedom from incarceration and the difficulties to return to normal life.

C'est La Vie!

In the premiere episode of "C'est La Vie", host Brooklyn Ang shares what you can expect from her show, including conversations about staying committed to your dreams. Brooklyn also speaks to fellow WBCA producer Sharon Hinton (host of Black Teachers Matter) about her background in radio, her faith, the field of education, and the state of the Black family.

Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"

Rochelle Jones talks about having a teachable spirit, not giving the enemy your location, not compromising the word of God, and more. With readings from James 4:7, Psalm 91:1, Peter 5:8, and Matthew 12:36-37.

The Mindful Aging Show

Host Sebra B. welcomes back Dr. Gabrielle Abelard, founder of Abelard Psychotherapy Inc. and Director of Master's and Graduate Certificate Programs at Elaine Marieb College of Nuring at UMass Amherst. Dr. Abelard discusses how she became a nurse practitioner and came to own her own community mental health clinic. She also discusses being honored by the US Haitian Chamber of Commerce as Young Haitian Professional of the Year, her "RESET Practice", and more. Learn about psychiatric nursing, cultivating resilience, and practice breathing exercises!

City Talk With Ken Meyer (Jackie McMullen)

Guest Jackie McMullen, former Boston Globe columnist, award winning ESPN broadcaster & Sports Illustrated writer! 

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Margarita Muniz Academy exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, interview with Peter Ducharme (Program Dir., Bridge Over Troubled Water) to discuss their latest studies on youth homelessness and its effects on their constituents, upcoming Boston Pride Parade.

The Village

Willie P. speaks to veteran, playwright, and award winning author Haywood Fennell. He shares his inspiration for his Coota book series and what started him on his writers journey. As well as the importance of literacy and learning.

The Other Page Radio

Haywood Fennell interviews actor & author Vitelle Webb about her upcoming play "9 Lives", healing from varying types of trauma, helping others overcome trauma based on her own experiences, the "9 Lives" world tour, singularly playing a cast of 9 diverse characters, & more. On the 2nd half Haywood expresses concerns about resources for veterans & distrust of the VA.

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

Guests Senator Lydia Edwards & City Councilor Brian Worell!

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious potato salad and a cinnamon coffee cake for Memorial Day!

Ep.# 311 PSA Free!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

BPS Valedictorian honors at Fenway  Park, Teachers from Neighborhood House Charter Schools & Codman Academy rally for 1st union contracts, Harvard St. Neighborhood Health Center's Veteran Outreach Center Boots 2 Technology program helps veterans navigate the digital world, Interview with Greta Hagen of Jane Doe Inc. about how our communities can better support survivors of domestic violence.

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman dives into the polarization of politics & politicians, voting based on personality over merit, rewarding & glorifying mediocrity and laziness in politics & society while most others struggle due to the incompetence of those who hold office, the lack of Republican candidates in Boston, the difficulty of obtaining signatures to get on the ballot for municipal elections, & more.

Observations From The Trenches

Larry Higginbottom invites Vitelle Webb to the show to discuss her upcoming one-woman show "9 Lives", helping the world heal from varying types of trauma, being her own cast & crew of diverse characters, the show's current world tour, drawing from her own experiences in writing her book & play, working with Tyler Perry, bringing the church to the people, & more! On the 2nd half Larry discusses how recent ICE news reveals the impact of illegal immigration on black workers.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Karate Kid: Legends", "Hurry Up Tomorrow", "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Jane Austen A Gache Ma Vie)", "Caught By the Tide (Feng Liu Yi Dai)", and "Novocaine". Mr. Burke also runs down the list of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of June 2nd - 6th, 2025.