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Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Jessica Flanagain (Partner, Axiom Strategies) about Nebraska measures 434 & 439, LB 574 restricting abortion past 12 weeks, battling the abortion industry amending these, pro-abortion outspending pro-life, voter cognitive dissonance in terms of abortion & ballot initiatives, strategies for pro-life messaging, & more.

Hear Roslindale residents share their concerns going into Boston's preliminary elections for mayor and city council. Photographer shares how he uses film photography to reveal to the world the hidden beauty he sees. Plus, learn how local artist DaNice D. Marshall came to painting. DaNice's exhibition "Creating Space" is on display through 9/11/25 at Boston Neighborhood Network.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses Boston's preliminary mayoral election. He encourages listeners to consider what tangible things a candidate can offer them, arguing that "an election is an exchange, not a giveaway." Larry also discusses his issues with immigration into the United States and the concept of sanctuary cities.

Boston Preliminary Election Special 2025 with all your favorite TOTN hosts Joe Heisler, Mary Tamer, & David Halbert joined by guests Senator Lydia Edwards, former City Council candidates Jon Spillane and William King, Ward 20 Dem. Committee member Rob Orthman, Politics & Prosecco host Jacquetta Van Zandt, & former Councilor John Tobin. Analysis & insight into Boston's 2025 prelimin...

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Splitsville", "Light of the World", "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley", and "The Bad Guys 2". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on September 12th, 2025.

Cassandra Desrosiers, founder of Desro Digital, joins our host Rochelle Jones to share her experience of oceanic reawakening to God's calling, faith and commitment to higher purpose through baptism. A discussion of dreams and vision coming to fruition. Inner voices and urges bring many to question strength and resolve in their mission and Cassandra welcomes listeners to aids she has found in her q...

Host Ken Meyer interviews long-time radio veteran Chuck Knapp about his days at WRKO, how he first became hooked on radio & got started in the Boston radio business, the Bill Drake format, stories of Arnie Ginsburg & other legendary DJ's from the heyday of Boston radio, leaving WRKO for WIXY Cleveland, his time at WQXI Atlanta & WLS Chicago, comparing radio now & then, & much m...

Allston "Christmas", Blessed Sacrament Church transitioning into Residential Units in Jamaica Plain, New Edition honored by Boston at renaming of Dearborn St. to New Edition Way and declaration of New Edition Day, Mother Caroline Academy 1st day of school Annual Clap-In, remembering Lens Joseph who passed tragically in a school bus accident & how Boston is ensuring this never happens again.

Host Haywood Fennell invites us to another episode of The Other Page Radio, a show where everyone gets the opportunity to hear about our veterans and how their service to the country is an inexhaustible resource to communities everywhere. Haywood reminds us that veterans need our help and shares some of the many ways veterans continue to help us. Compassionate reminders abound as mental and physic...

Join Dale and Cheryl for some quick, easy, and oh-so-good potato cakes.

Host Joe Heisler & guests District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan & 5th Suffolk District State Rep. Chris Worrell!

Host Brendan O'Connell is joined by Father Shenan J. Boquet, a priest of the Houma-Thibodaux Roman Catholic Diocese and president of Human Life International, this week to discuss global birthrates and explore their opinions on these. Father Boquet shares his observations on the impacts abortions, contraceptives and sterilization have on global birthrates and their use towards population control,...

Union Workers & Advocates for Workers' Rights march through Boston on Labor Day in support of Workers over Billionaires, BPS Students receive scholarships to BU from the Menino Program or Community Service Award Program, interview with lawyer and author Crystal Boateng & her daughter Whitney about the importance of the stories in her books and her trip to Ghana.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses how boycotts, sit-ins, and other protests do not help African Americans gain control or ownership of the companies, platforms, and structures that are being protested. Larry also talks about how music and sports are not a reliable way to build wealth.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Roses", "Caught Stealing", "Eden", and "The Thursday Murder Club". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters on September 5th, 2025.

Host Willie P, Get out, Get movin', and Going. Uphold Joy with the Lord, Keep Ya Head Up, and Spend some time with those you love.

We Make Noise Fest 2025 celebrates women and gender expansive artists at Downtown Crossing with music, art and purpose. The Boston Design Academy holds its prototype showcase, where students present STEAM projects that blend design, technology, and community impact. Hear an interview with Boston Education Fund executive director Pamela Leins about how BEDF provides a bridge between schools and phi...

Tonight on Talk of the Neighborhoods, Joe Heisler speaks to Mayor Michelle Wu and Darnell Williams, former executive director of the Urban League of Eastern MA. Mayor Wu discusses her tenure and track record as mayor, policies on drug use, immigration, and White Stadium, as well as the upcoming mayoral election. Darnell Williams discusses his recognition by the National Urban League as part of the...

Join Dale and Cheryl for a giant cupcake and some delicious chicken noodle soup!

This week's show has Lynda Bell, President of Florida Right To Life and Chairman of the NRLC Board, join host Brendan O'Connell to discuss the state of abortion laws in the state of Florida. Lynda shares how the efforts of the Do No Harm Florida coalition in Florida, which included Florida Right To Life and Too Extreme For Florida, brought about the defeat of Amendment Four to the Florida Constitu...

Boston celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Hundreds gather at Boston City Hall Plaza to celebrate Ukraine's independence and culture at the 34th Annual Ukrainian Festival while showing solidarity with the nation, still at war. Plus, an interview with Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries on the upcoming Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!” International Music Festival, celebrating Jose M...

Larry Higginbottom discusses his issues with sanctuary cities and immigration policies, arguing that they do not benefit Black Americans. Larry also talks about the importance of developing high-income skills.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Marcos Baugh, founder and president of Urban Golf Club, which teaches inner city kids about golf and financial literacy through the values of patience, humility, and accountability. Marcos speaks about how golf isn't only a sport for rich white men, and can in fact be a path to financial literacy and stability. Mayoral candidate Domingos DaRosa calls in.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Honey Don't!", "Relay", "Night Always Comes", and "Sketch". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on August 29th, 2025.