WBCA Podcasts

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Frank Pavone back to the show to discuss Toxic Empathy & how it effects the election, opinions & observations surrounding the presidential race, attempts to amend the US Constitution to allow abortion in all states in the future, how pro-choice supporters discount the life of the child from their debates, pro-life being outspent by pro-choice, & much more.

Bostonian Rap

Rachel Miselman discusses what government is, and what it needs to be. She also discusses a community center for Allston-Brighton, which has been delayed in development, as well as a rising level of antisemitism in Boston and the United States.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom addresses multiculturalism's effect on ADOS & Black America, its strain on the school system and society, being a "nation of immigrants", & more.

WBCA Presents: American Beauties

American Beauties performs live at BNN Media Studios in observance of Free Speech Week, Community Media, & Local Music! https://www.americanbeauties.org/ 

The Jayman Show

Guest Zahara Farrar!

Black Teachers Matter

Host Sharon Hinton invites Massasoit Community College student Jahleill Deloacth to the show to discuss his educational experience in media arts, his background in media production at church, working on a reality show, inspirational media producers, his future aspirations, & more.

Urban Empowerment Today

Urban Empowerment Today with Deborah Shariff returns to WBCA! In this episode, Deborah discusses the upcoming election with Carole Montgomery, Priscilla Flint, and Edosa Osemwegie. They discuss what issues are important to them and who they will be voting for.

Words On Film

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Venom: The Last Dance", "Conclave", and "Woman of the Hour". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 28th - November 1st, 2024.

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

Rochelle Jones speaks to web designer Cassandra Desrosiers and discusses the question "how can I know my purpose and how can I stick to it once I find it?"

City Talk with Ken Meyer (Eugene Hartigan)

Ken Meyer and Gene Hartigan discuss politics, the assassination attempt on Trump, Biden being forced out of the presidential race, projecting who will win the presidential election, comparing each candidates' policies, Gene's charity and organization work in MA & Africa, his experiences during & after the Vietnam War, & much more.

Boston Neighborhood Network News

Voting for Rideshare Drivers right to unionize, Mammograms made easy and accessible with van based screening labs, the Shine Program and its goal to help senior citizens apply for medicare, a new generation of Emergency Medical Technicians swear oaths to protect the people of Boston to the absolute best of their ability, the Chinatown farmers market begins bringing in food that can't be found on supermarket shelves, and interdisciplinary artist Adrienne Elise Tarver hosts her first ever solo art exhibition "She Who Sits."

WBCA Producer Spotlight: Willie Pleasants

Meet Willie Wideman-Pleasants, host of The Village on WBCA and Willie's Web on BNN TV. Learn about how she got involved at BNN, her work as a poet and writer, and how you too can get involved at BNN/WBCA producing for radio and television! Also discussed: country music in Boston, the Great Migration, Boston Public Schools, and more.

The Tape Deck Hour

Cuban Mic is joined by Fari X and RaggaFwresh, a Boston musician by way of Trinidad and Tobago. He talks about his rap influences, mixing reggae and calypso, and performing at the Boston Caribbean Carnival and Boston City Hall. Also: they discuss the lack of support in the Boston hip hop scene, RaggaFwresh's role in an upcoming film, and a live performance of his latest single, "Ah Bacchanal".

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell speaks to author Leslie Guity about her several books, including "Are You on the Right Track?" and "Music is the Key: Music Lives in Me", as well as her writing process. Leslie shares how writing and music have influenced and reflected her life.

Also discussed: Massachusetts House Bill H.4942 to regulate property taxes in the City of Boston.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious easy chicken crockpot dish and a jalapeño pickle appetizer!

Ep.# 366 PSA Free!

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

On the first half the show, City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins us. On the second half, a mini debate on ballot Question 4 about whether to legalize psychedelics for treatment and personal use. For the YES side is Emily Oneschuk, a Navy veteran and a spokesperson for MA for Mental Health Options. For the NO side, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, President of the MA Psychiatric Society.

Life Matters

Brendan invites activist Wanda Franz to discuss her efforts against legally assisted suicide.

On Another Level

Host Sharon Hinton invites her guest, Emmy winner Barbara Barrow-Murray, to talk about the importance of all forms of media made by and featuring people of color, as well as the struggle throughout U.S. history to get said media published.

Bostonian Rap

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the current US Senate race between Elizabeth Warren & John Deaton, characteristics of Donald Trump, Lydia Edwards & Jeanna Tamas, & more.

Observations From The Trenches

Host Larry Higginbottom talks about politics in the midst of the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.