WBCA Podcasts

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

On this edition of Talk of the Neighborhoods we are joined by Hyde Park's Gretchen Van Ness to talk about the upcoming LGBTQ+ inclusive senior living development the Pryde. on the second half of the show Second Suffolk State Senator Liz Miranda will speak with us about her goals before the end of the legislative session next month and her continued work around racial & gender equity.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Chris Bell (Co-Founder & President, Good Counsel Homes, GoodCounselHomes.org) about the Good Counsel Homes organization and the services it provides for pregnant women that need help & housing. Chris shares his background and the plight his wife is facing in jail for violating the FACE act.

On Another Level

Host Sharon Hinton speaks to activist Carrie Mays. Carrie helped organize Boston's largest Black Lives Matter protest, was appointed by Mayor Wu as the first youth representative to serve on the civilian review board of police accountability, and is currently in the running for Miss Massachusetts. She and Sharon discuss social activism, pageants, and the need to act as uplifting role models, particularly for black women.

Black Teachers Matter

Host Sharon Hinton invites guest T. Michael Thomas to the show to discuss The People's Academy and its Copper Exhibit at the Paul Revere Museum, the mission of the organization and the services it provides, the importance of labor jobs, where people can see the organization's work, & more!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Memorial Day Commemoration at the Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Sq., Boston Calling Festival, Annual Boston Public Schools Valedictorian Luncheon  at Fenway, Interview with Adrianna Boulin (President, Boston Pride For The People) about the LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, Interview with actor Jonathan Kitt about Huntington Theater's play "Tony Stone".

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "In A Violent Nature", "The Strangers: Chapter 1", "Sight", and "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters and/or on streaming for the week of June 2nd - 7th, 2024.

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

Host Rochelle Jones encourages listeners to never give up by relying on the Lord and through scriptures such as Psalms 27:4-5, 42:5, 43:4, 46:10 & more. She challenges listeners to go through life speaking the grace of God, trusting the Lord, & more.

The Other Page Radio

In this show between the weeks of Memorial Day and D-Day, host Haywood Fennell the need to financially support American veterans year-round.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious waffles and an omelet!

Ep# 245 PSA Free!

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

Tonight on Talk Of The Neighborhoods,  Edith Bazile, the founder and executive director of Black Advocates for Educational Excellence. Edith was also a longtime special education teacher and administrator educator in the Boston Public Schools and the former President of the Black Educators Alliance for Massachusetts. Also, Shane Dunn, the parent of a 1st grader at the Nathan Hale Elementary School in Roxbury where he lives. Shane also serves on the Hale’s School Parent Council and the Citywide Parent Council and he’ll let us know what’s happening at the Hale and more broadly across the district. Lastly, longtime community leader and activist Louis Elisa, President of the Garrison-Trotter Neighborhood Association among so many other titles, and he will be sharing information with us on the latest at our city’s vocational technical school, Madison Park.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Max Mcguire (VP, Free Ultra Sounds, freeultrasounds.com) to discuss his organization and his books and more.

Observations from the Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom shares his opinion that African Americans have gained all they can from civil rights and voting rights, and now must focus on gaining skills that are in-demand and high-paying in order to move up in a capitalist society.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", "The Garfield Movie", "Babes", and "I Saw the TV Glow". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released in theaters on May 31st, 2024.

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

Host Rochelle Jones discusses signs and wonders from God and praising God in the midst of our challenges. She takes examples from scriptures such as Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Chronicles 16:9, Psalms 7:17, & more, and she shares the concept of training one's mind to avoid negative thoughts and choices by staying faithful to God.

The Mindful Aging Show

Host Sebra Barcuis invites guests Marietta & Molly McCarthy to the show to discuss interactions with friends & family as you age, generations aging together, how important focusing is to aging, the stages of aging, & more!

City Talk with Ken Meyer (David Van Deusen)

On this part 2 episode Ken Meyer interviews David Van Deusen about his experiences with the Dick Van Dyke Show and its actors and staff, David's show business background and how he got involved with the Dick Van Dyke Show, starting a newsletter about the show in 1995, details of specific episodes, the CBS tribute show to Dick Van Dyke, David's podcast & Youtube channel "Tripping Over The Ottoman", & more!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Boston Peoples Reparations Commission Testimony Event "Speak Your Truth" at Nubian Sq., Jamaica Plain Franklin Park Annual Kite & Bike Festival, MassBioEd Biotech Fair for Students at Roxbury YMCA, Interview with Dr. Reginald L. Jackson (Prof. Emeritus of Communications at Simmons College) and Hakim Raquib (Visual Artist & Photographer) about "Resurgence: Homage to the Ancestors of the African Diaspora" exhibit by American Master Artists In Residency Organization in Roxbury, new additional hosts on BNN & WBCA's show Talk Of The Neighborhoods.

The Village

Host Willie P invites finance experts; Kevin Smith and Reginald Pittman back to discuss paying yourself first and building an emergency fund. They encourage the audience to keep track of expenses and plan a budget. Smith also shares strategies of debt repayment.

The Tape Deck Hour

Host Michael Reyes invites guest Alberto Vasallo III to the show (CEO, El Mundo Boston Newspaper) to share his healthy habits, his Cuban background and accomplishments, his experience working in Boston media and entrepreneurship, his media role models when growing up, his favorite music from the 80's, and more!

WBCA Presents: Why England Slept

On this edition of WBCA Presents, Don Hammontree of Why England Slept plays piano renditions of songs from his album House of Pizza. Don discusses his musical influences, the differences between the Chicago and Boston music scenes, and the making of House of Pizza, from recording to choosing its title.