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WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
On Another Level
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Host Sharon Hinton interviews guest Sadiki Kambon (Director, Black Community Information Center. Activist, TV Producer) about renaming Dudley Sq. to Nubian Sq., Roxbury Community College as a pre-dominantly black institution, criticism of RCC, The Nubian Leadership Circle & Nubian Sq. Coalition, his background and his drive behind so many of these black initiatives, his BNN TV show "Black Power Hour", and much more.

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Observations From The Trenches
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Host Larry Higginbottom speaks on the Democratic National Convention and how great speeches are not policy, 16 years of great presidential speeches has gotten ADOS nothing, ADOS' pointless elation of Harris's presidential nomination, voting has done nothing to elevate the ADOS community, voting should be an exchange not a give away, & more.

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
The Jayman Show
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Guests Jamie Maxie, Valerie Stephens, Kirosha C. Sidelca & Tania Anderson!

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Words On Film
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Alien: Romulus", "Sing Sing", and "Harold and the Purple Crayon". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters and/or streaming for the week of August 19th - 23rd, 2024.

Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Host Rochelle Jones reads from Isiah 40:31 and more, speaks about taking flight and soaring above your problems, and the importance of avoiding a "chicken mindset."

Friday Aug 16, 2024
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
The Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown; National Night Out in Mattapan; The Boston Lyric Opera's Summer Night Concert Tour in Moakley Park, South Boston; Mayor Michelle Wu unveils a $40 million grant program for affordable housing; interview with Mireille Tushiminina and Niu Raza for the African Festival of Boston.

Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Cooking In The Dark
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Superbowl snack!

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Life Matters
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Drew Martin (President, Mighty Motion Pictures, FathersFilm.com) about his pro-life documentary film "Fathers" still in production, men's role and decisions in abortion, abortion in a new-age pro-choice culture, & more.

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Bostonian Rap
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Host Rachel Miselman discusses issues with Uber, Lyft and bicycle lanes in Boston and the choices for political candidates in upcoming elections.

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Observations From The Trenches
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Host Larry Higginbottom speaks on "Blackness", how blackness has been weaponized against African Descendants of Slavery (ADOS), ADOS need their own category to distinguish themselves from other black cultures in America, Kamala Harris's lineage and policies, blacks being let down by the Democratic Party, and more.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Black Teachers Matter
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Host Sharon Hinton invites guest Nathan Simms to the show to discuss his journey through university and his career, his non-profit work with Boston youth and school students, the effects of gentrification on Boston neighborhoods and resources for students, experiences working for Northeastern University and Roxbury Community College, his future aspirations, & more.

Monday Aug 12, 2024
Words On Film
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Borderlands", "Cuckoo", "Trap", and "Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black". Mr. Burke also runs down the list of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 11th - 16th, 2024.

Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Host Rochelle Jones is joined by guest Pastor James Funches of Blessed Hope Tabernacle to discuss having faith to never give up, "if you build it right you won't go wrong", Matthew 7:24-29, not being afraid to ask for help or pull yourself up, avoiding outside influences, & more!

Saturday Aug 10, 2024
City Talk with Ken Meyer (Roger Dobkowitz)
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Ken interviews The Price Is Right Producer Roger Dobkowitz!

Friday Aug 09, 2024
The Village
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
On today's edition of The Village, Willie P invites Reggie Pittman who is a financial literacy teacher and Kevin Smith; banker, Highschool economics teacher, and currently serving as a financial literacy educator with the Massachusetts Council of Economic Education. Pittman and Smith explore different types of budgeting and emphasize the importance of aligning your budgets with future goals. They encourage listeners to maintain a strong financial-foundation and take control of their finances.

Friday Aug 09, 2024
The Tape Deck Hour
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Host Michael Reyes speaks to Cuban-born, Boston-based bilingual hip hop artist Cube Ref. They discuss their Cuban heritage, the Boston rap scene, and Cube Ref performs live in the WBCA studio!

Friday Aug 09, 2024
WBCA Presents: Rory
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
On this episode, host Zach Bennoui interviews blind musician/producer Rory McDonald. They play a selection of tracks from his debut album "Awake and Alone" and talk about various aspects of the music making process, from recording and production to the various challenges Rory has faced as a blind producer. The episode concludes with a brief look at the production of “True Love All The Time” Rory’s latest single.

Friday Aug 09, 2024
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Last week, the state legislature ended its formal session but all of the anticipated work, including an economic development bill, is still waiting for a vote. Rep. John Moran, who represents the 9th Suffolk District, will join us to share updates on his first year at the State House as well as what he's hoping to see included in the pending Economic Development bill. In our second half, I'll be joined by Liza Lazare, the executive director of Educators for Excellence Massachusetts, who had a significant win at the State House this year as part of her ongoing work to increase and retain teacher diversity across the Commonwealth.
