WBCA Podcasts

Talk Of the Neighborhoods

Tonight's Talk of the Neighborhoods features Mimi Ramos, Executive Director of New England Community Project and Rev. Miniard Culpepper, District 7 Councilor-Elect, with host David Halbert!

Life Matters

Brendan O'Connell invites Executive Director of Human Life Alliance Andy Aplikowski to talk Life Matters. Andy introduces Human Life Alliance's mission to promote awareness of personhood of human life, whether born or pre-born, and the inherent dignity within it. They discuss HLA activity in the Twin Cities and across the world to bring awareness of pro-choice decisions and their impact on the environment, communities and policy. The organization spreads their pro-life message by activities such as providing literature on college campuses, performing community outreach and frequenting pregnancy health centers. Andy wishes to work with people on common terms, focusing his efforts as Executive Director on wellness, education, support and outreach.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Voting on Federal Government shutdown, Veterans Day gathering at Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial, park workers & volunteer cleaning of Franklin Park, government shutdown effecting business for National Parks & Landmarks in Boston, interview with Stephanie Brinley, President & CEO of Zoo New England, about inspiring the next generation & renovations at Franklin Park Zoo.

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman opines upon incompetence in MA & Boston politics, difficult & unfair municipal election races & practices, the dwindling Republican party in MA, & more.

WBCA Presents: The Café with Seba Molnar & Friends

Live studio performance by Seba Molnar & Friends. All band members are part of the Boston Jazz Foundation and the group will be performing at the Charles River Jazz Festival July 14th 2024 at Herter Park in Allston https://www.bostonjazzfoundation.org/upcoming-events

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses how capitalism is the only way out of poverty, government programs & conditioning keep people in poverty, how to thrive & prosper in society, demonizing the wealthy is part of an agenda that profits both political parties and the wealthiest, democrat propaganda misleads people about the government shutdown, immigration has negative effects on black Americans, democrats support immigration for votes, & more.

Discovering The Law

Data privacy and law!

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Die My Love", "Frankenstein" (2025), "Bugonia", and "Regretting You". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 10th - 14th, 2025.

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

Rochelle Jones hosts Pastor James L. Funches from the Blessed Home Tabernacle Church. Members of the community ask themselves how to stay fast in times like these. Pastor Funches returns to share a portion of his ministry, "don't hope so, know so." In uplifting the community he has observed the need for accountability for our actions rather than blind hope for change. This requires the work of awareness without assumptions. Rochelle and Pastor James reflect on passages from Psalm 23 and Galatians 6, sharing insights on what it means when we hear God calling his servants to keep for their brethren, with love as fuel for outreach. Therein lies a difficult balance between bearing burdens and being supported. Our speakers offer words of encouragement and means for building each other up where giving up is not an option.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Donna Halper)

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!

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Donna Halper)

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.

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Donna Halper)

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

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Donna Halper)

Ken Meyer interviews Donna Halper!

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Learn about Boston Energy Saver, a new City service to help renters, homeowners, and small businesses upgrade their buildings to be more energy-efficient. Miniard Culpepper is elected to City Councilor, District 7. The new Boston police contract will see Boston police officers now wearing name tags, and also introduces new initiatives to improve officers' health. In the midst an unprecedented season for food insecurity, the Greater Boston Food Bank's Chain of Giving Event passes along turkeys to those in need this holiday season. Mitch Lyons, former coach of 28 years and founder of GetPsychedSports.org, talks about how to manage emotions, fight bias, and create a positive environment for young athletes.

The Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic speaks to Kiele Cabrera about resisting socialism, spreading different perspectives on Cuba, and her upcoming short film Fishing Days. Kiele also performs her tracks "Free Range" and "Chosen"

The Fundraising & Fun Raising Podcast

In this episode, Robert B. Moran shares his thoughts on why people might be hesitant to get involved with development activities at nonprofits. Moran talks about two main reasons people might be resistant to development activities: their preconceived notions about people who ask for money and the perceived lack of support for their cause. Moran talks about the importance of shifting the mindset about development to think about it as an opportunity rather than an obligation.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious sugar cookies!

Ep.# 335 PSA Free!

Life Matters

Bob Joyce hosts this week's episode of Life Matters with guest Jim Havens. Jim is the co-founder of The National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, simply referred to as "The Men's March." The organization prepares to march the streets of Boston in celebration of their fourth anniversary and Mr. Havens joins the program to share the purpose of The Men's March: advocating for life at conception as personhood. Our speakers explore interpretations of the 14th Amendment and ponder on life's value and each person's right to live. As men, they approach the significance of getting involved in the battle against abortions as a humanitarian issue and sensitivities around the subject while offering respect towards women when addressing the challenges of motherhood and the choices they make with life matters.

BNN News

An update on SNAP benefits and Boston's efforts to stop people from going hungry, with comments from Mayor Michelle Wu, BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper, Boston Foundation CEO Lee Pelton, and Senator Ed Markey. Hear Mayor Wu's share her vision for Boston following her election to a second term with 93% of the vote. Learn about Día de los Muertos as East Boston celebrates this remembrance of the ancestors. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with indigenous artist Thea Hopkins, who visits the studio to discuss the importance of Native American history and performs her song Tamson Weeks. Hopkins, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag, shares how she remains connected to her heritage and reminds us of the need to remember a complete view of American history.

Resources those affected by loss of SNAP benefits:
boston.gov/snap
boston.gov/food-resources
projectbread.org
gbfb.org/need-food

Observations From The Trenches

Larry Higginbottom warns that people should not rely on public benefits such as SNAP, and argues that the current pause in benefits should serve as a wake-up call to those who have relied on public programs for generations.