WBCA Podcasts

The Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic speaks to Rosa María Payá, a Cuban human rights and democracy activist. They discuss Night Is Not Eternal (2024), a documentary following her activism, as well as her father Oswaldo Payá, a political activist who opposed the Cuban Communist Party and is believed to have been killed by the Cuban government. They also discuss recent protests in Cuba, the reason for Cuban-Americans' increasing support for the Republican Party, as well as Cuba Decide, an initiative to change the nation's political system.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for a tasty, freezer friendly chicken noodle casserole bake!

Ep.#307 PSA Free!

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, former Dist. 7 City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Tito Jackson joins us to talk about his successful business and his thoughts on the upcoming Dist. 7 Council race. Then, journalist Yawu Miller joins us to talk about the launch of his new online news publication The Flipside and its Boston political coverage.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Dave C. Reardon Ph.D. (Founder & Director, The Elliot Institute) about the negative mental effects of abortion, dishonesty of pro-abortion studies, USAID as policy to encourage abortion & depopulation in developing countries, the dangers of mail-ordered abortion pills, & more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Project Bread Walk for Hunger at Boston Common, Wake Up the Earth Festival in Jamaica Plain, Student Visa problems, Ben & Jerry's & Autism Eats Ice Cream Giveaway for Autism Awareness Month.

Stories From The She-Suite

Just in time for National Bike Month, Allyson McCalla, Shero of the Newport (RI) chapter of Black Girls Do Bike and director of operations of Bike Newport visits The Suite. She shares her enthusiasm for cycling and may just inspire you to hop on your bike and go for a spin! It’s just like riding a bike, after all!

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the end of the 2nd reconstruction for ADOS & American blacks, the cutting of social & civil programs under the Trump administration, how these programs were meant to benefit blacks but were blanketed to all minorities, how there is no longer a lid to occupations for ADOS, & more.

Discovering The Law

This episode continues the diplomacy series, this time featuring special guest Tiago Araújo, the Consul General of Portugal in Boston.

Black Teachers Matter

Sharon Hinton invites author Denise Cosby to the show to discuss her book "Murder at Harvard's Kirkland House: A Mother's Worst Nightmare", her non-profit organization Just-in-Time, the loss of her son & inspiration for writing the book, details of the murder case, helping people make better decisions & heal from the loss of a loved one, & more.

WBCA Presents: Cat Clover

In this episode of WBCA Presents we join BNN's intern Paul Pesa as we speak with poet and artist Cat Clover. We'll dive into how artforms like poetry have helped guide her life journey, while she graces us with performances of her original poetry and songs.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Thunderbolts*", "The Surfer", "The Shrouds", "The Legend of Ochi", and "Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of some of the movies subject to being released into theaters on May 9th, 2025.

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

Host Rochelle Jones uses scripture such as Psalms & Corinthians to encourage listeners during times of hardship & how to endure through struggles.

The Mindful Aging Show

Host Sebra B. focuses on the impact of stress with her guest Doctor Angela Jamal an advocate of yoga, mindfulness and a holistic approach to life dealing with the impacts of stress.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

The Base & Yawkey Foundation celebrate new headquarters The Yawkey Urban Sports Complex, Boston Office of Returning Citizens, Interview with Element Care CEO Douglas Thompson about the organization's senior care services & more.

The Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic and special guest Kiel continue to discuss a range of topics, including Cuban history and political ideology in this part 2 episode.

The Other Page Radio

Haywood Fennell speaks to Rosalyn Elder about the life of Malcolm X and the upcoming Boston Community Read-a-thon of the Autobiography of Malcolm X to celebrate his 100th birthday. The vent is May 17-18 at the Bruce Bolling Building. For more information: malcolmxreadathonboston.com

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some jalapeño pickles and pico de gallo!

Ep.# 306 PSA Free!

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, we'll talk with former state senator Dianne Wilkerson, who has some advice for candidates running to succeed recently indicted District 7 City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson. Then on the second half, community activist Domingos DaRosa joins us to talk about his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Boston. 

Life Matters

Brendan O'Connell interviews Jill Jorgenson (Exec. Dir., Clearway Clinic) about how she became involved with the Pro Life movement, how she became involved with Clearway Clinic, the services Clearway provides, the Clinic being vandalized, the besmirching of pregnancy care centers by the Healey administration, the benefits of ultrasound for pregnancy, & more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Hundreds celebrate Japanese culture at Japan Festival Boston. The 2025 Boston Comics in Color Festival spotlights stories where everyone can see themselves represented. Hear an interview with Megumi Stohs Lewis, violinist and co-artistic director of the Sheffield Chamber Players, which will be performing the program "Common Ground" at the Pao Arts Center in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.