WBCA Podcasts

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.

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the importance of ensuring that people are properly educated about the Holocaust, her disagreement with those who draw parallels between the Nazi regime and the Israeli government, and her strong belief that we need to learn more about one another.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom shares his belief that ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) should pursue high-income skills to get ahead.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Accountant 2", "Sinners", "The Amateur", "The King of Kings", and "The Encampments". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of April 27th - May 2nd, 2025.

Urban Empowerment Today

Hosts Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon discuss the topic of fighting forward, lessons from fearless leaders.

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

Host Rochelle Jones discusses Psalms 103 & God as a healer, trusting God & standing on His Word, Mark 11:22-24 & other scripture emphasizing faith in God, & more.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Joe Mathieu)

Ken Meyer speaks with WGBH and WBZ anchor and Executive Editor Joe Mathieu before he moves to Bloomberg!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Earth Day in Boston & Climate Change, Gund Kwok Lion Dance Troupe, interview with President of 2Life Communities Lizbeth Heyer. 

The Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic and a special guest Kiel discuss a range of topics, including Cuban history and political ideology.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale, Cheryl, and a special studio audience for some deviled eggs, some Texas beer bread, and some delicious microwave banana nut bread.

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

On the first half, guest Marty Walz, Interim Executive Director for Boston Municipal Research Bureau. Then on the second half, guest Greg Maynard Executive Director of the  Boston Policy Institute.

 

Life Matters

Brendan O'Connell interviews Katie Glenn Daniel (Director of Legal Affairs, SBO Pro Life) about how she became involved in the Pro-Life movement, current news on Capital Hill regarding defunding the abortion industry, tax payer money wastefully funding Planned Parenthood, Pro-Choice outspending Pro-Life, The Comstock Act, & more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

The Boston Public Garden's Swan Boats reopen for the season, with Mayor Michelle Wu and operators the Paget family on the first ride. The Annual Veteran's Brunch celebrates and informs veterans as they transition into civilian life. Penny Austen, executive director at ThinkGive, discusses how her organization empowers youth through social-emotional learning (SEL).

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom addresses people who have recently suggested re-segregating, and urges them to remember the flaws and horrors of segregation and the Jim Crow era. Larry shares his view that African Americans do not have the wealth and infrastructure to separate. He encourages listeners to speak to their elders about what life was like during segregation.

Ancestor Chat

On this episode of Ancestor Chat, my guest shares her surprising results after testing at 23andMe. Join me as she shares her story of discovering a close relative and what unfolded after the discovery.

Black Teachers Matter

Sharon Hinton welcomes guests to call into her live show, including Antonia Edwards & mayoral candidate Domingos Darosa. She discusses topics such as upcoming events and guests, updates on reparations & The Reparations Task Force, Solidarity Engagement Group & American Freedmen, Darosa's campaign for Boston Mayor, issues & solutions for Mass & Cass, the state of business and entrepreneurship in Boston, public transportation & safety, & more!

Urban Empowerment Today

Jeff Stewart joins the show to spotlight the legacy of the Boston Screenwriters Group, a group founded by host Deborah Shariff in 2010.

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

Special guest Sister Tammy joins Rochelle Jones to discuss the word.