WBCA Podcasts

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

Host Joe Heisler & guests John FitzGerald (District 3 City Councilor), Annissa Essaibi George (Former City Councilor), & Anthony Davis Jr. (Founder & CEO, Davis System LLC.)

Life Matters

Host Colbe Mazzarella speaks to John Pisciotta, founder of Pro-Life Waco and Pro-Life in the Public Square. He discusses his organization's Girl Scout Cookies boycott for their support of Planned Parenthood, the availability of "abortion pills," as well as how Pro-Life in the Public Square supports like-minded organizations.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Mission Hill reimagines Allston Christmas as a neighborhood community swap. The Walk for PKD raises awareness and builds support for those living with polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disease with no present cure and limited treatments. Robin Fitch, a lifelong dairy farmer and documentarian, discusses sharing rarely-heard voices in her upcoming documentary,The Untold Story of The American Dairy Farmer, as well as the importance of local farms.

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman shares her experience running for Boston City Councilor At-Large, and describes the uphill battle of running as a Republican in Boston.

Observation From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom opines on political violence in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, the prevalence of white male perpetrators of political violence & mass shootings, statistical data on violence by race & the misuse of such, lack of representation from black politicians, & more.

Discovering The Law

La abogada Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro habla del Proyecto de Abogadas
Voluntarias, que brinda servicios legales gratuitos a las personas de bajo
recurso económico en Boston. Ella comparte información sobre derecho de
familia, incluida la tutela y los tipos de divorcio. En observación del Mes
Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, este episodio se presente solamente en
español.

Lawyer Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro talks about the Volunteer Lawyers Project,
which provides free legal services to low-income individuals in Boston. She
shares information about family law, including guardianship and types of
divorce. In observation of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this episode is
presented entirely in Spanish!

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Long Walk", "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", "Twinless", "The Threesome", and "Lurker". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters on September 19th, 2025.

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

Host Rochelle Jones invites author Jennie Fournier to the show to discuss human trafficking & how to identify it, helping victims heal & trauma healing work, how she became involved in this line of work, how her faith has sustained her in her work, victims rebuilding their lives after being trafficked, how the church can further assist victims, & more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft drops out of election & promises $3 million in campaign funds to address the substance abuse crisis at Mass & Cass, 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony at Boston Public Garden, Mayor Wu kicks off "Boston Reads" program by reading to young students, local Jamaica Plain musicians perform at JP Music Fest, interview with registered respiratory therapist and certified asthma educator Jessica Garrity about September Asthma Peak season and asthma safety.

The Other Page Radio

We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project (WAB2G) founder and Executive Director Ruth Rollins joins host Haywood Fennell on The Other Page Radio. Ruth shares her journey as a testament to how the past does not define us and how a tragedy can be transformed into a blessing. As a woman in recovery Rollins provides support, healing, advocacy and empowerment for women and girls affected by community violence and incarceration through Operation LIPSTICK and later WAB2G. Addiction, depression, recovery and the path to healing are discussed in light of how trauma can leave us feeling lost and lacking support with its challenges. The programs and services developed to care for young women and adult caregivers at We Are Better Together aspire to help them find their true selves and dispel the taboos of trauma and healing through community support systems. Advocacy for veterans is always a priority on The Other Page Radio and our host Haywood Fennell reminds us to offer hope and support for them and their conditions.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some coleslaw and fish tacos!

Ep.# 326 PSA Free!

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Jessica Flanagain (Partner, Axiom Strategies) about Nebraska measures 434 & 439, LB 574 restricting abortion past 12 weeks, battling the abortion industry amending these, pro-abortion outspending pro-life, voter cognitive dissonance in terms of abortion & ballot initiatives, strategies for pro-life messaging, & more.

BNN News

Hear Roslindale residents share their concerns going into Boston's preliminary elections for mayor and city council. Photographer shares how he uses film photography to reveal to the world the hidden beauty he sees. Plus, learn how local artist DaNice D. Marshall came to painting. DaNice's exhibition "Creating Space" is on display through 9/11/25 at Boston Neighborhood Network.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses Boston's preliminary mayoral election. He encourages listeners to consider what tangible things a candidate can offer them, arguing that "an election is an exchange, not a giveaway." Larry also discusses his issues with immigration into the United States and the concept of sanctuary cities.

Talk Of The Neighborhoods: Boston Preliminary Election 2025

Boston Preliminary Election Special 2025 with all your favorite TOTN hosts Joe Heisler, Mary Tamer, & David Halbert joined by guests Senator Lydia Edwards, former City Council candidates Jon Spillane and William King, Ward 20 Dem. Committee member Rob Orthman, Politics & Prosecco host Jacquetta Van Zandt, & former Councilor John Tobin. Analysis & insight into Boston's 2025 preliminary election for City Council & Mayor.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Splitsville", "Light of the World", "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley", and "The Bad Guys 2". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on September 12th, 2025.

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

Cassandra Desrosiers, founder of Desro Digital, joins our host Rochelle Jones to share her experience of oceanic reawakening to God's calling, faith and commitment to higher purpose through baptism. A discussion of dreams and vision coming to fruition. Inner voices and urges bring many to question strength and resolve in their mission and Cassandra welcomes listeners to aids she has found in her quest for answers along the journey. Faith and the entrepreneur spirit match to meet in conversation in this week's episode of Never Give Up with Rochelle Jones.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Chuck Knapp)

Host Ken Meyer interviews long-time radio veteran Chuck Knapp about his days at WRKO, how he first became hooked on radio & got started in the Boston radio business, the Bill Drake format, stories of Arnie Ginsburg & other legendary DJ's from the heyday of Boston radio, leaving WRKO for WIXY Cleveland, his time at WQXI Atlanta & WLS Chicago, comparing radio now & then, & much more! www.chuckknapp.com

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Allston "Christmas", Blessed Sacrament Church transitioning into Residential Units in Jamaica Plain, New Edition honored by Boston at renaming of Dearborn St. to New Edition Way and declaration of New Edition Day, Mother Caroline Academy 1st day of school Annual Clap-In, remembering Lens Joseph who passed tragically in a school bus accident & how Boston is ensuring this never happens again.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell invites us to another episode of The Other Page Radio, a show where everyone gets the opportunity to hear about our veterans and how their service to the country is an inexhaustible resource to communities everywhere. Haywood reminds us that veterans need our help and shares some of the many ways veterans continue to help us. Compassionate reminders abound as mental and physical health topics are discussed, current local events are experienced through active participation and the arts are appreciated through local veterans' efforts with a little help from the community. The Other Page Radio reads like a book hard to let go while recognizing a nation begins to lose its identity without its veterans.