WBCA Podcasts

Tyree Browne, E Midnight Madness, Ri-Ri, & guest Nellie Mae dive into Mayor Wu's new housing plans & the Boston housing crisis, upcoming birthdays, upcoming Boston events, Nellie's modeling & production endeavors in the city, her podcast Nellie Mae Live, & more!

Sebra B. invites Ronald Lammy to the show to discuss how social isolation is being addressed in our aging older adults in the black community, the importance of social connection, the Total Wellness, Grace, & Power Program for Boston's black elders, The Elder Healthcare Disparities Coalition, & more!

Boston Urban Agriculture & Climate Fair, Reparations meeting & community gathering at Shaw Public Library in Roxbury, 14th Annual Jamaica Plain Music Festival, upcoming weekend events in Boston.

The Robe Guy shares his recent attempts at health & wellness, having a daily routine & structure, sneeze straining, his special soup recipe, the importance of a good night's sleep, & more!

Cuban Mic interviews Regla Gonzalez about the 34th anniversary of the Cuban flag raising at Boston City Hall on October 11th, living in Cuba & moving to the U.S., her harrowing story of living through the Cuban revolution, her activism undertakings for human rights in Cuba, recent U.S. sanctions on Cuba, & more!

Robert Moran discusses communication & leadership training for success, organizing your non-profit to grow internationally, increasing your ability for public speaking & strategies for doing so, Toast Masters as a valuable resource for training, organization & management of personnel, & more!

Haywood Fennell urges listeners to take advantage of their veteran benefits, and also discusses upcoming events, including Tri-ad Veteran League's "Beyond the Uniform" program at the Strand Theater, November 5th at 5pm.

On the 1st half, consumer rights attorney Persis Yu of Hyde Park joins us to talk about her upset victory over Norfolk and Suffolk state Senator Michael Rush of West Roxbury. Then on the 2nd half, incumbent Senator Nick Collins of South Boston joins us at to talk about overcoming the spirited challenge of a mayoral-endorsed opponent to win handily in the 1st Suffolk contest.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Kathy Parsons (Lobbyist, Mass Family Institute & State Ambassador, Hosea Initiative) about her lobbying duties in the current legislative session, Bill H.5595, Planned Parenthood deception, the Shield Law in MA, the Hosea Initiative, weaponizing law against pregnancy resource centers, & more.

Boston 9/11 Memorial honoring first responders & victims at Boston Public Garden, The Rox Box food pantry at Roxbury Community College, Mayor Wu & BPS Super Intendant announce this school year's Youth Jobs Program, upcoming Boston events this week.

Rachel Miselman discusses the dignity of the American worker, the necessity for workers unions, the MA Republican Party, the right to privacy for public figures, & more.

Larry Higginbottom discusses why youth need to create wealth & opportunity for themselves & their families in a free market economy.

Guests WBCA Producer Tyree Browne and RCC Dean of Academics Jeff Dreason!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Practical Magic 2", "By Any Means", "Spa Weekend", "Finding Emily", and "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaterson September 18th, 2026.

Deborah Shariff interviews filmmaker Lynn Currier about her incredible biography & accolades, her new documentary, her activism work bringing awareness to human rights & criminal injustice, her anti-racism advocacy, returning to the filmmaking medium, & more!

Vivian speaks to Cuban Mic, host of the Tape Deck Hour (Fridays at 6PM on WBCA 102.9FM). Learn how he became "Cuban Mic", why he started his show, and how the format has expanded beyond hip hop to to feature Cuban-American news and topics. Mic also talks about how it felt to win the Hometown Media Award for Radio DJ of the Year, and shares advice for aspiring radio producers. In the second half of...

Safiya Sanyika welcomes musicians B.B. McClain, Adonai, and Flash Lato to the program. Along with Charles Clemons Muhammad, they discuss how they started their careers, celebrating your successes without becoming complacent, and the mission behind the YOUR Music Awards. Hear an a cappella performances from this week's guests!

This week's topic: love. Hear advice on following the word of God to lead a righteous life.

Rochelle Jones uses scripture & examples to examine holding onto hope when the diagnosis changes everything.

Kareem discusses blood donation statistics, the blood donation process, & the blood shortage crisis with guest Kerrie Ann Jack, Regional Blood Supply Director for The Red Cross.

Tyree invites Valerie Stevens to the show to dive deep into her incredible career & her impact on the Boston blues scene. They also discuss Jaylen Brown bringing a Black Wall Street to Boston & upcoming community events. 

45,000 BPS students return for the school year in Boston. The YOUR Music Awards celebrates artists using their music to inspire. Codman Square Health Center's mobile clinic is making it easier to access healthcare. Plus, learn about upcoming events in Boston!

This week, Russ talks about students returning to Boston for the fall, local sports and football predictions, fall favorites, and his memories of working at Hollister.

Cuban Mic interviews Congressman Seth Moulton about his resolutions if he were to be elected to Senate, what Washington is getting wrong, making housing affordable in MA & assisting youth with home ownership, moderate vs. progressive Democratic policies, supporting small business, rising energy costs in MA & AI, his military experience & leadership qualities, & more.

On the 1st half, Mary Tamer interviews John Griffin (Exec. Dir., Partners in Democracy MA Action) about 3 of the upcoming ballot questions. On the 2nd half, Dr. De'Shawn Washington (2024 MA Teacher of the Year. Founder & Pres., Cultivating Changemakers, LLC) discusses becoming the first black man teacher of the year in MA & enhancing literacy at earlier grade levels.