WBCA Podcasts

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) marches in solidarity with those in recovery. Boston Arts Academy hosts live stage performances from cultures around the world for Boston Family Days. The Annual Boston Asian-American Film Festival returns, featuring films including "Love, Chinatown", a documentary about Boston's Chinatown. Hear an interview with director Lukas Dong. For more information: baaff.org/love-chinatown

Observations From The Trenches

Larry Higginbottom talks about how developing skills is now more important that political activism. He also discusses home ownership and how to determine if it is a wise financial decision to purchase a house.

Dumb Blondes Talk

Ruby, Keith, and Tommy share their experiences as blondes and discuss fellow fair-haired individuals throughout history and popular culture. In the premiere, we memorialize Robert Redford, discuss the "first official dumb blonde" Rosalie Duthé, admire Corey Feldman's newly bleached hair and dance prowess, and say farewell to Keith as he moves to Brooklyn.

Discovering The Law

Lucinda Riveira and her guest Attorney Brian Wilson, A Clinical Researcher and Senior Lecturer, discuss different degrees of law. The two talk about his career, ties to Boston, teaching at BU. and different levels of Law And Crime.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "One Battle After Another", "Omaha", "John Candy: I Like Me", and "Matter of Time". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of September 29th - October 3rd, 2025.

Confronting Injustice

Host Linda Solomon interviews Don Juan Moses, who shares his experience growing up while his father spent over 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Don Juan discusses the hardships he went through, his advice for others in similar situations, and how support from his grandparents and God kept him going.

Urban Empowerment Today

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.

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

Rochelle Jones discusses placing faith & trust in Christ while facing financial, living and spiritual uncertainties.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Nicholas DiFranco)

Guest Nicholas DiFranco!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Rezoning proposal allowing taller skyscrapers, new rules for small businesses & housing, public concern. Pro-Union & 1199 SEIU march to protest layoffs at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless program, Stand Down for Veterans 2025 event, interview with Elizabeth Stephenson about New England Aquarium's new grant fellows for its Marine Conservation Action Fund program.

The Fundraising & Fun Raising Podcast

In This weeks episode Bob discusses fundraising and his experiences which made it "fun" for him. From candy sales to saving a business, Bob takes you on a quick dive to see the importance & love for fundraising.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders!

Ep.# 328 PSA Free!

Life Matters

Colbe Mazzarella hosts this week's episode of Life Matters where Professor Michael New is interviewed. Michael is an Assistant Professor of Social Research at the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America, researching pro-life issues through scientific methods including his background in statistics and political science. Topics discussed in this episode revolve around the changes being made to abortion laws across the country as consequence of the Dobbs decision by The Supreme Court in 2022, where the previous Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized a woman's constitutional right to abortion was overturned. Informed consent laws, The Hyde Amendment (a federal law that restricts the use of federal funds, including those from Medicaid, for most abortions), "chemical abortions" and their increased risks, pregnancy resources and their availability, and the trend in abortion rates formulate the conversation offered on Life Matters by Colbe and Michael as they navigate the current state of abortion laws impacting the nation.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

12th Annual Centenarian Celebration in Roxbury hosted by Central Boston Elder Services, groundbreaking of Chinatown branch of the Boston Public Library, interview with Chief of The Mayor's Office of Equity & Inclusion, Mariangely Solis Cervera, about Hispanic Heritage Month and creating celebratory spaces for immigrants and Latin X Americans.

WBCA Producer Spotlight: Robert Moran

On this edition of WBCA Producer Spotlight we meet Robert Moran, producer of The Fundraising & Fun Raising Podcast that airs 10pm Thursdays on WBCA 102.9FM Boston. Bob shares how he learned to become a comedian, his past radio experience, the mission and multiple formats of his radio show & podcast, applying comedy to fundraising strategies & events, his Comedy Gold Secrets TV Show, his AI Applied Fluency podcast, his non-profit organization Community Comedy Comedy Community Foundation, the importance and accessibility of BNN & WBCA for the Boston community, & more!

Bostonian Rap

Rachel discusses the barriers that keep people out of politics, the importance of representation at all levels of government, and why now is the time for new voices to lead.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom shares takeaways from Charlie Kirk's funeral, what Larry has learned about white ideology from family members of the silent generation, how laws alter behavior but not beliefs, the futility of dialogue when one is set in their convictions, American Descendants of Slaves being effected by mass immigration, & more.

Black Teachers Matter

Sharon Hinton invites Jean Joseph (AKA Cheesy of Show and Tell Boston) to talk about his art. Jean discusses how he became an artist and his interests in spirituality and art as a means for self-expression and creating unity. Marcos Baugh also joins the program once more to discuss the third annual fundraiser for his nonprofit Urban Golf Club.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Last Class with Robert Reich", "Color Book", and "Man on the Run". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters and/or on streaming for the week of September 21st - 26th, 2025.

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

Host Rochelle Jones encourages listeners to keep strong faith in God and urges parents to get their children more involved in prayer. Rochelle reminds listeners that god is on our side and will never leave or forsake you.