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WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
Episodes

Saturday Apr 19, 2025
City Talk with Ken Meyer (Nate Greenberg)
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Guest Nate Greenberg, former PR Director for the Boston Bruins!

Friday Apr 18, 2025
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
On One Boston Day, Mayor Wu, city officials, and victims' families walked down Boylston Street and laid wreaths in commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. Betty Greene, a champion for housing in Jackson Square, is remembered in the naming of the Betty Greene Apartments. Hear an interview with Dr. Imari Jeffries, CEO and president of the Embrace Boston, about an upcoming 60th anniversary celebration of the 1965 Freedom Rally.

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
The Other Page Radio
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Host Haywood Fennell Sr. and Guest Blackbird share poetry and the effects of creativity and the healing power creating has. as well as shed a bright spotlight on veterans.

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Cooking In The Dark
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious fish!
Ep.# 304 PSA Free!

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz joins us to talk about the Commonwealth's FY26 budget in lieu of Trump administration cuts in federal funding. Then, on the second half, longtime Boston political strategist Joyce Ferriabough joins us to talk about the field forming in the race for the District 7 Boston City Council seat, in the wake of Councilor Fernandez-Anderson's pending plea deal and resignation.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Life Matters
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Brendan O'Connell interviews Jean Marshall (Pardoned Pro-Life Prisoner of Conscience) about how she became involved with the Pro-Life movement, her training in non-violent techniques for Operation Rescue, organizing buses for the March for Life, Red Rose Rescues, her experience being arrested for violating the FACE Act & then later being pardoned, the BAIP Act, & more.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Citizenship Day at the Reggie Lewis Center, Webster Finance Lab & Education Center at the Paul R. Mclaughlin Youth Center Dorchester, Achilles International Adaptive Sports & Fashion Show, upcoming Spring Events in Boston.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Bostonian Rap
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Host Rachel Miselman speaks about the need for candidates for office to be well-informed and well-intentioned. She shares her view that the quality of life in Boston is sub-par. In particular, Rachel discusses the cost of living. Also discussed: Boston City Councillor Tania Fernandes Anderson and MA State Representative Chris Flanagan.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Observations From The Trenches
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Larry Higginbottom discusses how money by itself is not power, younger generations have less power to effect laws & policies, using money more for consumption than power, pursuing consumption displayed by pop culture, growing up wealthy vs. growing up poor & becoming wealthy & uneducated about wealth, & more.

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Black Teachers Matter
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Sharon Hinton invites Heather Cook to the show to discuss the multiple organizations she works for, her background advocating for Tent City & developing it into a non-profit, gentrification hidden under the guise of urban renewal, opinions on the current political landscape, being a woman leader and activist, history of slavery and racism in America, reparations for slavery, & much more.

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Observation Room Boston: 26.TRUE
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Join us for an interview with Aliese Lash and Sharon Lee, captains and race directors for 26.TRUE. Organized by PIONEERS Run Crew, 26.TRUE is an alternate Boston marathon designed to amplify and celebrate the neighborhoods that make up the city but can be overlooked during the Boston Marathon. Learn about how this marathon, and its route entirely within Boston city limits, offers an alternate and more inclusive perspective of running. For more information: pioneersrc.com

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Words On Film
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Warfare", "The Friend", "Hell of a Summer", and "The Sonic Ranger". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters and/or on streaming for the week of April 14th - 18th, 2025.

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Urban Empowerment Today
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
After a 4 year Hiatus we return to empower not only the youth but bring knowledge which is power to those fighting in our city, state, and nation. On this episode we talk about organizations and places where you can empower yourself with African American History, Tax reform information, and important media that spells out the erasure going on before our very eyes.

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Host Rochelle Jones shares inspiring messages from the Bible. She discusses avoiding worldly distractions, staying focused on God's plan, and overcoming your doubts and seemingly impossible situations through God.

Saturday Apr 12, 2025
City Talk with Ken Meyer (Jerry Trupiano)
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Ken Meyer interviews Jerry Trupiano!

Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Voices Of Madison Park Podcast
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
From the streets of Fogo to the studios of Madison Park — meet Rui César Pina: music producer, mentor, and proud MP alum. 🎶
In this inspiring episode, Rui shares how a simple drum sparked a lifelong journey through rhythm, resilience, and community. Hear how music transformed his life—and how he’s now using it to uplift others right here at Madison Park.

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Cooking In The Dark
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Join Dale, Cheryl, and their special guest Christina Brino as Christina makes a delicious microwave quiche and some microwave brownies.

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng joins us to talk about how he got the trains to run on time and other pressing issues facing the transit agency. Then, on the second half, sibling political activists David and Kristin Halbert join us to talk about the Trump-inspired forces roiling and motivating the progressive movement.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Life Matters
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Brendan O'Connell interviews Dr. Elizabeth Rex about what should be done with orphaned frozen embryos, her books, FAQs about embryo adoption with magisterial answers, & more.

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu, Jennifer Epstein of Boston Legacy FC, and other representatives celebrate the City of Boston's legal victory as they move forward with plans to rebuild Franklin Park's White Stadium. Friends and families share memories on Boston Red Sox Opening Day 2025. Plus, an interview with Allyce Najimy, Founding Executive Director and CEO, Foundation to Be Named Later. She discusses the foundation's work, including the Peter Gammons College Scholars program for students from low-income backgrounds. Learn about the upcoming Hot Stove, Cool Music festival. Now in its 25th year, it celebrates baseball, music, and giving back. For more information: ftbnl.org
