WBCA Podcasts

Boston Neighborhood Network News

2025 Pizza Festival, South End Brunch Club honors Mel King, Greater Boston Food Bank's annual state-wide Food Access Report, interview with co-curator Tess Lukey about the Triennial 2025 "The Exchange".

WBCA Presents: Charles River Jazz Festival 2025

Moriah Phillips and Seba Molnar stop by the studio to discuss the Boston Jazz Foundation and the 5th Annual Charles River Jazz Festival at the Herter Park Amphitheater in Allston, July 12th 2025. For more information: bostonjazzfoundation.org/crjf

The Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic speaks to Alian Collazo about the upcoming play The Walls Got Ears at the Doral Cultural Arts Center in Miami, as well as Alian's experience growing up in Cuba and fleeing the country with his mother at just eight years old.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale, Cheryl, and their special guest Blaine Deutscher as they make cake in a cup and some delicious chicken wings.

WBCA 2025 Overall Excellence

WBCA 102.9FM's winning submission to the Alliance For Community Media's 2025 Hometown Media Awards Overall Excellence in Community Radio category!

2025 HOMETOWN MEDIA AWARDS 

The Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman discusses her opinions on recent political violence, including the Minnesota lawmaker shootings and the incident in which Ohio Congressman Max Miller was run off of the road while driving. Miselman then pivots to talk about taking pride in whatever you do, regardless of perceived status or importance. Finally, Miselman talks about the rising cost of living and declining quality of life in Massachusetts.

Observations From The Trenches

Larry Higginbottom discusses the recent ICE controversies, the lie of a black & brown coalition & alliance, remittances sent from immigrants in the U.S. to their home countries, the meaning of ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) and the distinction between other black populations, and more.

Black Teachers Matter

Sharon Hinton invites Judith Foster to the show to discuss the history of Juneteenth and its purpose, the health & wellness benefits of nature, the H.E.R.O. Nurturing Center, some causes of poor health in black communities and how to combat it, how policy effects local healthy food choices, the Speak For The Trees organization, gentrification & gerrymandering, Bill S.791 Making Nature Prescriptive Act, & much more.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Elio", "28 Years Later", "The Life of Chuck", and "Sister Midnight". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of Jun 23rd - 27th, 2025.

Urban Empowerment Today

In this installment of Urban Empowerment Today, Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon discuss AI. They talk about the jobs it will take away and create, tools you can use to start learning about artificial intelligence, and the importance of staying up-to-date with technology.

C'est La Vie!

This week's episode of C'est La Vie offers strong words of encouragement-- an opportunity for discussion on being elevated by the elements to confidence with Brooklyn Ang. Our host shares her experience as a confident woman and how people take offense to another's confidence and self-esteem. Do not be discouraged by difficult times and disparaging words. Open up to available supports within you while expressing your vision. Shine your light and don't be dimmed when darkness surrounds you. Music by Lost Cat.

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

Rochelle Jones & Sister Queen Shaw talk about a program called "Ms. Beauty’s Walking In Love & Purpose " a youth leadership program allowing students to discover their purpose and move boldly in faith.

The Mindful Aging Show

The misconceptions behind the effects of aging are explored. Sebra comments on the impact aging members of the community have in society and how members continue to contribute through a multitude of ways. Health topics are addressed as overall wellness is redefined. 

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Chuck Crouse)

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Juneteenth Celebration, Battle of Bunker Hill Ceremony, interview with Monica Vohra MD, MPH, of DOTHouse Health Center & Health Equity Compact about the yearly meeting at Health Equity Summit and equality in healthcare.

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 Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic reflects the current state of Cuba with Ivette Dominguez, Who share her stories of Cuba as well as experiences of protests and revolution through art.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell Sr. talks about the numerous and important history of African American Veterans and the affront "The Dark House formally The White House" commits trying to erase that history.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some corndog shrimp and a delicious chicken salad!

Ep.# 314 PSA Free!

Life Matters

Life Matters host Brendan O'Connell continues his conversation with Jessica Vaughan. Jessica Vaughan is the director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies. Vaughn shares her views towards migratory policies as an issue of national interest, as opposed to a human rights or civil issue. Immigration is scrutinized under the scopes of national security, fiscal demand and labor concern. Current actions taken by Donald Trump as President and rulings against these by district courts are placed in question as a constitutional crisis arises. The results of Trump's actions are assessed in terms of their effectiveness at the border with immigration, drug contraband and human trafficking. Other topics on governance are discussed including the use of English uniquely as the official language of the U.S.