WBCA Podcasts

Voices Of Madison Park Podcast

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.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale, Cheryl, and their special guest Christina Brino as Christina makes a delicious microwave quiche and some microwave brownies.

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

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.

Life Matters

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.  

Boston Neighborhood Network News

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

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the state of Boston and Massachusetts politics, including the upcoming races for mayor of Boston and governor of the Commonwealth. Rachel shares her opinion that progressivism, in its current form, is a scam, as well as and how social phenomena feed into politics. Also discussed: the state of bike lanes and housing in Boston.

Observations From The Trenches

Politicians + Policies = Poverty. Larry Higginbottom expresses how politics is not a solution, quality of life depends on skill sets, welfare programs keep people poor, rights movements don't serve ADOS, & more.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "A Minecraft Movie", "The Ballad of Wallis Island", "Death of a Unicorn", "The Woman in the Yard", and "Kinda Pregnant". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of April 6th - 11th, 2025.

Urban Empowerment Today

Deborah and Linda discuss their issues with Trump administration policies, including a potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Learn how you can get involved in ensuring the continuation of Social Security, Medicare, and more. This episode is dedicated to Massasoit Professor Bob Bowers, who recently passed away.

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

Host Rochelle Jones questions why some people may think christianity is hard, uses scripture to discuss the struggle between spirit & the flesh, letting go of that which is not godly, not relying on the flesh, standing firm in one's faith, spending time on one's relationship with Christ, challenges of Christianity, & more.

The Mindful Aging Show

Host Sebra Barcuis continues her interview with guest Patricia Odom about becoming the 1st black female recruiter for the MA national guard & the 2nd black flight attendant for an airline, challenges being hired as a black flight attendant, the timeline of her accomplishments, her experience as a teacher in the Boston Public School system, her experiences being a business owner & artist, & more!

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Mark Rosenthal)

Ken Meyer interviews guest Mark Rosenthal!

Voices of Madison Park Podcast

In this special edition, we’re bringing you three powerful segments in one episode:

Health & Wellness: Dominique Antoine and Howard Brown from the Boston Public Health Commission share essential tips on physical and mental health for students, plus how to access free resources right here at school.

Inspiring Educators: Assistant Head of School Ms. Taneka DeGrace opens up about her Cape Verdean roots, the RoxMAPP Early College Program, and her mission to help seniors graduate high school with a college degree.

The MP Agenda: Host Eliezer DePina breaks down Boston’s proposed $700 million school relocation plan—what it means for Madison Park, who’s behind the decisions, and how students can make their voices heard.

 Listen now for real conversations, real people, and real impact—only on Voices of Madison Park.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Resilient Mass Summit on climate change, Safe Communities Act for illegal immigrants in MA, interview with Boston Marathon runner Erica Hudson for The Home for Little Wanderers organization.

WBCA Presents: MaceyOMaze

Boston emcee and producer MaceyOMaze visits the WBCA Studio and shares his story, from breakdancing at five years old to releasing a collaborative album with Edo.G. Learn about his influences and style, his label Ethereal Visions, and his love for anime, retro video games, and collecting VHS tapes. Macey also discusses the state of the Boston hip-hop scene performs "Live From Da Source", produced by Boston legend Edo.G off their collaborative project, See You In Boston.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Women from across Boston gathered at the Women In Power Summit to celebrate Women's History Month and uplift one another. At the State House, legislators engage with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups to discuss health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and what actions can improve the situation. Julie Thompson discusses the mission and work of Fenway Health in providing equitable healthcare, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Other Page Radio

On this episode of the other page we talk about education, veterans, and the community as a whole.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale, Cheryl, and their special guest and youngest fan Noah Carver as they make some delicious tacos and chocolate pudding!

Ep.# 302 PSA Free!

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

Guests Mayoral Candidate Josh Kraft, Darnell Williams, & Mark Martinez!

Life Matters

Brendan O'Connell interviews Monica Migliorino Miller (Founder & President, Citizens for a Pro-Life Society) about Red Rose Rescue & how it doesn't violate the FACE Act, recent cases against Red Rose Rescue, pardons for the FACE Act, planned protests against planned parenthood April 2nd, how to find the protests through her website, hopes for the future of the pro-life movement under Trump administration, & more.