WBCA Podcasts

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious Christmas sugar cookies and some rice crispy treats.

Joe Heisler speaks to District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn about the race for City Council President, potential tax increases, and more. Joe also speaks to Robert Orthman, co-chair for Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale, a chapter of Progressive Massachusetts, about their grassroots approach to organizing and supporting political candidates in Boston.

Brendan O'Connell speaks to Dr. Martha Shuping about the trauma that can result from abortion. They also discussion "reproductive coercion" and studies that examine connections between abortion and suicide risk.

The City of Boston declares a snow emergency during the record-setting storm. Anti-immigration enforcement protests break out across the country, including Boston, following the murder of Alex Pretti. Governor Maura Healey announces plans to limit underage social media use. Franklin Cummings Tech opens its new campus in Nubian Square. Hear an interview with Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO of Inquilin...

Host Rachel Miselman discusses Governor Healey's State of the Commonwealth Address, City Council taking Boston in the wrong direction, regarding politicians as celebrities instead of public servants, roadblocks in MA political parties, bad experiences with the MBTA as of late, cost & standard of living in Boston, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the Democrats' attempt to vilify Republicans & Trump ahead of the midterms to regain power, large fraud uncovered in blue states, Democratic cities & states are the only ones fighting ICE, the displacement of the black community by immigrants, Democrats stifling will power to keep people on welfare, undermining the importance of citizenship, immigrants' ef...

Guest Damian Turco, President Elect of The MA Bar Association and founder of Turco Legal!

Host Linda Solomon & guests Kayla Kittredge, Helen Credle, Dominik St. Pierre, & Meghan Spencer continue their discussion about Malcolm X & Dr. Luther King Jr., their struggle for liberation, what people should know about them, current technology causing division, both men's contributions to community organizing in the present, how to divert negative energy to positive action & hea...

Elder Nathaniel and Deacon Aesop discuss three trials of faith. They talk about how the father must lead the household, the need to resist temptation, and keeping the commandments as Israelites. With readings from John, Luke, Peters, Ecclesiasticus, and more.

On this segment of 'The Mindful Aging,' Sebra Barcuis and her guest; Dr Phyllis Quinlan discuss strategies that can assist you when transitioning into your older age. Dr Phyllis Quinlan; a registered nurse and consultant for many years, encourages restructuring your lifestyle and renewing connections with daily-purpose can help when dealing with physical and mental changes due to aging.

Host Joe Heisler with guests Boston City Council President Liz Breadon & Boston District 7 City Councilor Rev. Miniard Culpepper!

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious sausage and chicken gumbo! Ep.# 347 PSA Free!

Community members gather at the Roxbury YMCA to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of racial equality, justice, and human dignity. Boston and the broader arts community commemorate the life of Napoleon Jones-Henderson in a day of art, culture, and music. Hear an interview with Corey DePina, director of programs at Zumix, about how the music nonprofit empowers Boston youth and community.

Rachel Miselman discusses the new Boston City Council . She also talks about issues in Boston including affordable housing, racism, and decreasing diversity. Rachel also encourages people to know their surrounding municipalities and representatives.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains why younger generations should not follow in the Boomers' footsteps, fraud in sanctuary cities & funding for immigrants, welfare programs that keep people poor, politicians using the same rhetoric for over 50 years to no avail, the importance of acquiring essential skills to elevate oneself, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", "Dead Man's Wire", "Primate", "Song Sung Blue", and "Hamnet". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of January 19th - 23rd, 2026.

Linda Solomon and Kayla Kittredge talk about the life and work Malcolm X, and discuss how he is often cast as the opposite of MLK Jr., despite the fact they were working towards shared goals. Guest Helen Credle shares her experience being mentored by Malcolm X and meeting Coretta Scott King. Activists Meghan Spencer and Dominik St. Pierre share how their understanding of Malcolm X has developed ov...

Brother Nathaniel preaches on the topic "Jews & The Gentiles", the importance of Black & Latino brothers & sisters returning to New Jerusalem, & the scattering of Jews from Israel by expounding upon scripture such as John 8:32, Proverbs 4:7, Psalms 111:10, Genesis 10:5, Jeremiah 46:1, Deuteronomy 28:37, Ephesians 2:11, & much more.

Host Rochelle Jones urges listeners to not lay aside what God has awarded you for carrying & being confident in serving God by using examples & scripture such as Hebrews 10:35, James 1:3, Galatians 6:9, & more.

Host Sebra B speaks to Jenna Dion, Geriatric Care Manager at Clear Guidance LLC. She shares her experiences and advice from 17 years in the dementia care field. Learn how you can remain calm when caring for a loved one with Alzheimers with techniques such as box breathing and body scans.

Guest author P.K. Norton!

Guest author P.K. Norton 2022!

MA Senate rejects Mayor Wu's tax proposal shifting more tax burden to commercial properties, An Evening in Cuba at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, Beethoven Elementary kindergarten students receive Strider Bikes, interview with Shay Washington & Sumayah Thomas of Fresh Films about their youth filmmaking programs and their BPS partnership.

Akwerius performs with Ken Field live on WBCA Presents. Akwerius talks about growing up in Cameroon, France, and the US, as well as his musical influences and the significance of his name. Kwe and Ken also discuss music as a communal and spiritual practice.

Dumb Blondes Talk is back and better than ever with special guest Tim Steve Builder. Hear Ruby, Tommy, and "Tim" discuss Dancing with the Stars and mourn Andy Richter's departure from the season, as well as debate what feelings arise when you sit down on the MBTA and your seat is already warm. For hard-hitting news and debate, keep the blondes on.