WBCA Podcasts

Larry Higginbottom expresses his disappointment with the misbehavior & lawlessness of some of the black community, how it exacerbates racism, black culture being hijacked & determined by high school dropouts & popular entertainers, street take overs and looting, the harm of rap & hip-hop on the black community, the futility of fighting racism, & more.

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

Sharon Hinton speaks to Mac Hudson, founder and leader of the Black Agenda Coalition. Learn about the Black Agenda Coalition's mission and initiatives, including an upcoming forum Mac is organizing around the Suffolk County District Attorney Race. Plus, Sharon shares information on the August 22nd voter registration deadline, the potential effects of the end of TPS, and more

Jaiye interviews guests Cynthia Johnson, Canitra Wynn and Christina Smith!

 

 

Linda is joined by her returning co-host Joshua to continue their conversation on the overpopulation of Black males in the carceral system and the effect is has on the communities and families who are grieving their absence.

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon interview Dr. Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim and Dr. Carine Sauvignon about implementing a Black Studies Associate's Degree at Massasoit Community College. This episode continues the conversation in a series highlighting the importance of Black Studies in academia and their development. The doctors join our hosts to inform us of their efforts, along with many others in higher education, to meet with students at the intersection of academic development and social justice issues. There is a phenomenal opportunity to impact the future of our communities through an education on how the black experience contributes to our society and its members-- through history, culture, media, civic engagement, technologies, and much more. Urban empowerment today leads to better urban communities tomorrow and education offers incredible tools to build up our communities. Join the conversation.

On this special episode of Unsafe Harbor, host Alex Stein speaks to Peter Steinbrueck, former Seattle Port Commissioner. Learn about Peter's work to improve communities by land and by sea, as well as the past, present and future of Seattle as an international trade hub.

On the third episode of my limited summer season of Word to Us, I’ll be talking with Mira Donaldson about her experience in post-secondary education as well as sharing what I’ve learned so far as I head into my senior year. We also discuss the choices that students have to make when it comes to attending their dream school and possibly going into debt or going to a more affordable school and achieving financial freedom.

Tune in for a discussion of adultery from a biblical perspective.

Join host Safiya Sanyika of Let’s Talk About It, for an inspiring conversation with Apostle Laura Reyes and Elder Serina Tate as they discuss “Faith in Action: Women Leading with Purpose, Healing & Hope.”

From breaking barriers in ministry to leading healing initiatives and serving their communities, these dynamic women of faith share powerful testimonies, words of wisdom, and encouragement for anyone seeking hope, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God.

On today's episode of Never Give Up, Rochelle talks about restoring what the enemy has stolen.

Host Sebra B speaks to Jenna Dion, Geriatric Care Manager at Clear Guidance LLC. She shares her experiences and advice from 17 years in the dementia care field. Learn how you can remain calm when caring for a loved one with Alzheimers with techniques such as box breathing and body scans.

Host Ken Meyer and radio veteran Donna Halper discuss the true origin of the term "fake news" & the era of "yellow journalism", the history of misleading news, stories of great radio hosts of the past, the heyday of Boston radio, some of the downsides of the radio business back then, the importance of community radio, great events of the 1920's, & much more!

On this edition of City Talk Ken Meyer & Donna Halper (PhD, Associate Professor of Communication & Media Studies
Lesley University & 2023 Inductee, Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame) discuss their love for radio, getting younger generations involved in radio, the evolving state of Cable TV and Radio, the current overwhelming state of media & informative content, & more! They reminisce about old time children's shows, how radio used to be, and the difference between radio & tv then and now.

Ken Meyer speaks with radio historian and consultant Donna Halper! 2023 Interview.

Ken Meyer interviews Donna Halper!

City Spotlight Leadership Program helps teens build leadership & dance skills, interview with Seba Molnar (Artistic Dir., Boston Jazz Foundation) & Jessica Curran (Vice Chair, Boston Jazz Foundation) about the upcoming Charles River Jazz Fest at the Hatch Memorial Shell & the Foundation's mission. Boston upcoming events, nurses advocate for better work conditions at Boston Medical Center.

Beginning by mentioning his love of rain and the Red Sox's current winning streak, the Robe Guy quickly pivots to another topic: his various career changes. Although he came into college with a love of essay writing, he eventually became a research scientist before trading the laboratory for an MBA classroom. Armed with a newfound appreciation for business, the Robe Guy led a life as a biotech consultant before finding his current passion: creating radio show and starting to write a children's book.

Cuban Mic speaks to Renato Castelo, Director of the Office of Participatory Budgeting for the City of Boston. Renato shares how he got involved in this work, and explains how the office gives Boston residents the power to control some of the city budget. Initiatives created by this program include improving access to fresh foods, adding benches across the city, and implementing an immigrant legal defense fund. Learn about how you can get involved!

Host Robert Moran interviews Brett Poirier, Executive Director of Beat the Streets New England, a non-profit which teaches life skills such as goal-setting and persistence through wrestling. To Poirier, wrestling, as an individual sport with a team atmosphere, is the ideal vehicle to learn these lessons. The two discuss their personal connections to the sport, and Poirier elaborated on three specific programs offered by Beat the Streets: Mat Time, Coaches in Training (CIT), and Wrestle(her).