WBCA Podcasts

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses how having black politicians in office has not helped the ADOS community. He expresses how racism has suppressed black legislation, how black voting hasn't worked since the reconstruction era, how the census statistics show the difficulties of getting ADOS legislation passed, how essential labor skills are just as important to the ADOS community as politics, & more. 

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Challengers", "Unsung Hero", "Hard Miles", "The Beast", and "Kim's Video". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on May 3rd, 2024.

MassArt Radio

Did You Know You Missed This is a show about underrated and overlooked media. In this episode, Eddie talks about Cursed (2005), Kevin talks about bringingback the rave with Spongebob Squarewave, Richie talks about the band JJAMZ/Phases, and Ilias talks about Yellow Magic Orchestra.

MassArt Radio

On this edition of MassArt Radio Ethan, Nat, Liv & Kin discuss "Dad Music". They listen to some Dad Music such as Limp Bizkit, Barenaked Ladies, Juliana Hatfield, & more. They share Dad Music that their own parents listen to and how growing up with these songs shaped their musical tastes today.

MassArt Radio

Homesick radio is dedicated towards themes of memory and nostalgia with music. This week focuses on the theme of collective effervescence, which is the feeling of energy and harmony when people are engaged in a shared purpose.

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

Host Rochelle Jones and guest Cassandra encourage their listeners, 'don't let you fire go out!' With readings from Matthew 5:14-16 and Isaiah 43:2, Jones highlights the importance of feeling inspired and walking with purpose as well as courage.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Lee Anne Hooley)

Host Ken Meyer interviews Lee Anne Hooley (Head of The Talking Book Library at The Worcester Public Library) about her background and how she got started working with The Talking Book Library. She describes the duties her job entails, the convenience of listening to audio books, how books are chosen to be read and recorded, some of her recommended books, popular book genres, & more!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Earth Day at City Hall Plaza, City Life Vida Urbana rallies with Brooks Park Tenant Association in Medford, Comics In Color Festival in Roxbury, Dr. Ricky S. Stern interview about upcoming Wild & Scenic Film Festival, interview with Dr. Frinny Polanco Walters (ABCD Medical Director) and Tiffany Vassel (RN, Co-manager of Community Engagement & Communications at Neighborhood Birth Center) about inequality in black maternal health and the support their organizations provide.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell discusses the mental-health challenges that veterans face, due to past traumatic experiences and advocates for government-funding and support. Fennell critiques the lack of service, housing for veterans in the Boston community and highlights the petition to the Boston Postal Service to create commemorative service stamps for veterans.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some Italian margaritas, stuffed mushrooms, and stuffed jalapeños!

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Talk Of The Neighborhoods

Guest Marty Walz, Interim President of Boston Municipal Research Bureau, joins host Joe Heisler to discuss the Mayor's proposed budget and the city's financial health post pandemic. 

 

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman expresses her views on the current state of anti-semitism and how it ties into politics.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell invites Michael Hitchborn; the President of the Lepanto Institute in Virginia to discuss what has been discovered about the Catholic Relief Services projects, after investigations were conducted in Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Lesotho. Hitchborn highlights that CRS unethically advocates sexual and reproductive contraceptions to young children, as well as teaching false information during sex-education projects.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom shares his sentiment that black faces in high places does not necessarily benefit the ADOS community. Using politics to try to address ADOS grievances with government has not worked. In the second half of the show Larry expresses how rap music has done the most damage to the ADOS community.

Black Teachers Matter

Host Sharon Hinton invites guests Dr. Carine Sauvignon (Executive Dean for the Canton Campus at Massasoit Community College) & Jazzmyn RED (Musical Artist & Teacher) to discuss their teaching backgrounds, the music industry, & the upcoming Massasoit College events, including the The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Symposium,  The Hip Hop Art Show, & more!

WBCA Presents: Simon Safran

On this edition of WBCA Presents, singer-songwriter Simon Safran performs original music and discusses their songwriting process. Simon also discusses the Boston music scene, musical influences, and finding the time to be an artist, engineer, recording bassist, and a Berklee student.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Abigail", "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare", "Sasquatch Sunset", and "The Color Purple" (2023). Mr. Burke also runs down the movies that are subject to being released into theaters on April 26th, 2024.

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

Host Rochelle Jones invites guest; Cassandra who expresses her gratefulness for God's gifts and salvation. With readings from Isaiah 64:6, Aphesians 2:7-10, Mathews 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Cassandra and Rochelle highlights that humans cannot make or save themselves and although not worthy of salvation, God's forgiveness provides love, protection, hope and healing.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

"One Boston Day" park cleanup and Marathon bombing remembrance, Swan Boats at Public Garden, JFK Library & Museum welcomes new naturalized citizens, Olfactory NYC staying sustainable & organic, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra new facility across street from Boston Symphony Orchestra, interview with Emily Shea (Commissioner, Age Strong Commission) about Age Strong and the importance of taking care of Boston's seniors. 

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell advocates for Veteran's well-being, funding, education, housing, while encouraging African-American Veterans to recognize their power. Fennell expresses his gratitude towards the Tri-Ad Veterans League as well as the Oscar Micheaux Theatre Program that teaches history through performance.