WBCA Podcasts

Urban Empowerment Today

Deborah Shariff speaks to the president and co-founders of Black Coral Inc., a nonprofit on the frontlines of climate action. Pam Goncalves, J. Lynda Blake, Mic Theirry, and Hank Ebanks discuss how they are preserving indigenous knowledge and empowering people to improve their communities and environment.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Here", "Anora", and "Time Cut". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 4th - 8th, 2024, and gives a special message about the 2024 Presidential Election.

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

Host Rochelle Jones discusses purpose, business, entrepreneurship, & faith with guest Cassandra Desrosiers!

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Sam Baltrusis)

Guest Author Sam Baltrusis!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

The 2024 METCO Showcase brings children, parents, and educators together to explore opportunities for students. Boston Commuter Rail workers rally for fair pay in their new contract. A first-time voter shares why he voted in this election. Stop & Shop and the Boston Public Health Commission introduce a new program to provide healthier food options and resources to Boston neighborhoods in need.

The Village

Financial advisor Darryl Ruffen joins the program once more to share tips on small steps you can make now to start saving money and working towards building assets and preparing for retirement. With host Willie P.

The Other Page Radio

On the first half Haywood Fennell invites guest Cruz Martinez to the show to give updates on Whittier St. Health Center and the services they are providing, vaccine information and availability, & more. On the second half, guest Barry Gaither joins the show to discuss the new exhibition "Violence Cancelled, Artists Speak", subsequent gatherings at art installations in the city, Barry's great contributions to black art & community, & more.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies, as well as a snack to take to a Labor Day party!

Ep.# 368 PSA Free!

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Frank Pavone back to the show to discuss Toxic Empathy & how it effects the election, opinions & observations surrounding the presidential race, attempts to amend the US Constitution to allow abortion in all states in the future, how pro-choice supporters discount the life of the child from their debates, pro-life being outspent by pro-choice, & much more.

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman discusses what government is, and what it needs to be. She also discusses a community center for Allston-Brighton, which has been delayed in development, as well as a rising level of antisemitism in Boston and the United States.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom addresses multiculturalism's effect on ADOS & Black America, its strain on the school system and society, being a "nation of immigrants", & more.

WBCA Presents: American Beauties

American Beauties performs live at BNN Media Studios in observance of Free Speech Week, Community Media, & Local Music! https://www.americanbeauties.org/ 

The Jayman Show

Guest Zahara Farrar!

Black Teachers Matter

Host Sharon Hinton invites Massasoit Community College student Jahleill Deloacth to the show to discuss his educational experience in media arts, his background in media production at church, working on a reality show, inspirational media producers, his future aspirations, & more.

Urban Empowerment Today

Urban Empowerment Today with Deborah Shariff returns to WBCA! In this episode, Deborah discusses the upcoming election with Carole Montgomery, Priscilla Flint, and Edosa Osemwegie. They discuss what issues are important to them and who they will be voting for.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Venom: The Last Dance", "Conclave", and "Woman of the Hour". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 28th - November 1st, 2024.

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

Rochelle Jones speaks to web designer Cassandra Desrosiers and discusses the question "how can I know my purpose and how can I stick to it once I find it?"

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Eugene Hartigan)

Ken Meyer and Gene Hartigan discuss politics, the assassination attempt on Trump, Biden being forced out of the presidential race, projecting who will win the presidential election, comparing each candidates' policies, Gene's charity and organization work in MA & Africa, his experiences during & after the Vietnam War, & much more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Voting for Rideshare Drivers right to unionize, Mammograms made easy and accessible with van based screening labs, the Shine Program and its goal to help senior citizens apply for medicare, a new generation of Emergency Medical Technicians swear oaths to protect the people of Boston to the absolute best of their ability, the Chinatown farmers market begins bringing in food that can't be found on supermarket shelves, and interdisciplinary artist Adrienne Elise Tarver hosts her first ever solo art exhibition "She Who Sits."

WBCA Producer Spotlight: Willie Pleasants

Meet Willie Wideman-Pleasants, host of The Village on WBCA and Willie's Web on BNN TV. Learn about how she got involved at BNN, her work as a poet and writer, and how you too can get involved at BNN/WBCA producing for radio and television! Also discussed: country music in Boston, the Great Migration, Boston Public Schools, and more.