WBCA Podcasts

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the unsustainable path society & politics are on, permeating levels of disrespect & indifference in society, bike lanes in Boston, cleanliness in Boston, people pouring into the city, Methadone Mile, & more.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom talks about how music can influence what we feel and think, and how popular rap today often promotes negative messages through negative lyrics.

Discovering the Law

Guest MA Supreme Judicial Court Justice Elspeth B. Cypher speaks about the history and functions of the MA Supreme Court!

Urban Empowerment Today

Host Deborah Shariff is back with guest Linda Solomon to discuss Confronting Injustice Inc. & its mission & services, assisting people who have been wrongfully convicted, James Watson & his work, the lack of resources for returning citizens, Linda's interview with Dwight Williams, Confronting Injustice Inc.'s youtube channel, & much more.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Emilia Perez", "The Six Triple Eight", the Academy Award nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, and the Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film. Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 28th, 2025.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Wally Brine)

Guest Wally Brine!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

BNN hits the streets to hear how Boston's lovebirds are celebrating Valentine's Day. Boston EMS visits the Condon School in South Boston to certify dozens of 8th graders in CPR. Boston educators and community allies take to the streets in a city-wide demonstration amid ongoing contract negotiations with Boston Public Schools. Hear an interview with Ben Helfat, head of school at Boston Adult Technical Academy, about how the school is breaking barriers and creating pathways to success. They also discuss their goals for the school's new campus in East Boston, including creating community partnerships and incorporating theater into ESL learning.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some pico da gayo, cold slaw, and fish tacos.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell speaks about developments in the pro-life movement in the midst of the second Trump administration, including the appointment of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. He discusses environmental and dietary factors affecting fertility rates, as well as debates surrounding mifepristone and the Comstock Act of 1873.

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman discusses the need to raise wages for trained workers, and shares her belief that some people are being put in managerial roles without the necessary experience. Rachel also talks about the need to value education more highly, as well as problems with crime in downtown Boston.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom explains what it takes to be successful in America, why younger ADOS are not successful, the importance of parents taking full responsibility for teaching their children to be successful, the harmfulness of rap music to society, the misleading allure of entertainment & sports jobs to get rich quick, the devaluation of essential skills & education, & more.

Ancestor Chat

On the premiere episode of Ancestor Chat host Jill B. invites guest Joseph C. d'Oronzio to the show to share the story of how he connected his family from the Bronx to his relatives in Italy. He shares his background & how he became involved in genealogy, his Italian family roots, sending packages of food & goods back & forth to war-time Italy, how the process of reconnecting with family in Italy sparked his genealogical journey, locating his family's Italian homes, & much more!

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Captain America: Brave New World", "Love Hurts", "One of Them Days", "Wolf Man", and "I'm Still Here". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 15th, 2025.

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

Host Rochelle Jones opens the show by analyzing Psalms 103:1-8. She discusses fully letting God into every part of your life, God as your yoke, strength in weakness, trusting and knowing God, & more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year Celebration, Somerville Kiwanis Club Celebration of Love karaoke, Everyday Boston Organization Valentine Day card making at Roxbury Public Library, Clean Slate MA & advocates lobby at MA State House for automatic sealing of criminal records, Boston Winter Walk in support of homeless individuals & families, Interview with RCC President Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson about the new Business Innovation center at Roxbury Community College and the opportunities the college provides.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell Sr. invites founder of Dunk The Vote, Ron Bell, to the show to discuss the program, its mission, and voter registration.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell speaks to Dr. Rachel McNair, an advocate for the consistent life ethic. She shares how she got involved in the right to life movement, and discusses her work at the Consistent Life Network and its initiative Grassroots Planned Parenthood Defunding.

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman discusses panic & failure of the political left in MA, activists in public office & politicians using social media, Erin Murphy & Julia Mejia, Diana DiZoglio, Mayor Wu, & more.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom emphasizes true freedom can only be achieved with economic independence, younger generations should avoid wasting time fighting for rights movements, the importance of acquiring essential high quality skills & careers, there's no longer a lid on occupations for ADOS, wealth gives people options, affordable housing is a con, & more.

Black Teachers Matter

Sharon Hinton speaks to Aron "Teo" Lee of The New Funk Times (AKA The Funkin' Rock Rebellion) about his recently released album Another Generation of Fighters. He talks about his beginnings as a musician and a producer, and how social issues and movements inspire his work. Sharon and Teo also talk about an upcoming documentary film, "Black Voters Matter", for which Teo Lee provided music.