WBCA Podcasts

Shepard Vargo speaks to Demetris Pringle, director of programs and membership at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center and jiu jitsu coach at Level Ground MMA. Demetris shares how he got involved in combat sports, and discusses the importance of building your fundamental skills as you progress in a sport.

Lucy Rivera speaks to Karen Bobadilla, immigration attorney at De Novo Center for Justice and Healing. Karen discusses the immigration process, the associated government offices (USCIS, ICE, DHS, OPLA, EOIR), and the importance of consulting accredited lawyers. Program presented in Spanish. Lucy Rivera habla con Karen Bobadilla, abogada de inmigración en De Novo Center for Justice and Healing. Kar...

Sharon Hinton invites Dr. Angela Paige Cook & Joe Cook, founders of Paige Academy, to the show to discuss the school's philosophy & education surrounding the 7 principles of Kwanzaa, their diverse students & faculty, cultural resonance & sensitivity, the importance of black teachers and historically black colleges & universities, the Academy's longevity & success, & muc...

Jaiye Bynoe interviews Shondrella Avery!

On today's episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda pitches the question "What do people know about relationships?" and talks about understanding past traumas and how they may show up in relationships. She also presents helpful commentary on how to best love those around you and how to love healthily.

Hosts Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon discuss the topic of fighting forward, lessons from fearless leaders.

Host Sebra B. talks about Older Americans Month, Ageism, and the positive and negative assumptions about aging. she shares resources and articles bringing light to the topic of aging.

Guest Sean McDonough!

Boston kicks off Pride Month celebrations with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall. Candace Nguyen discusses her experience with gender affirming care, and her drag persona Candace Persuasion. The Jimmy Fund holds its annual Scooper Bowl fundraiser for cancer care and research. Boston's SoWa Vintage Market has been operating for over fifty years. Learn about upcoming Boston events!

In this episode, The Robe Guy talks about his father as an early celebration of Father's Day and the small things in life that you shouldn't take for granted.

Cuban Mic invites Merkabah to the show to share some of his tracks, the hip hop scene in Indiana, his background & inspirations of hip hop, the effect of the underground hip hop scene, his song production process, traditional boom bap & different genres of hip hop, his radio DJ experience, the state of new hip hop, future projects, & much more!

Ruby, Keith, and Tommy share their experiences as blondes and discuss fellow fair-haired individuals throughout history and popular culture. In the premiere, we memorialize Robert Redford, discuss the "first official dumb blonde" Rosalie Duthé, admire Corey Feldman's newly bleached hair and dance prowess, and say farewell to Keith as he moves to Brooklyn.

The effectiveness of non-profits is explored by host Robert B. Moran as he discusses the process of beginning a non-profit. The scope of your idea(s) will dictate the scale of the non-profit-- whether it be a task for one or a team of many, fundraising requirements, duration of your organization's efforts and clarity of vision. Inspirational tools are shared. Your journey of expression awaits with...

Haywood Fennell speaks to Gabrielle Dedier, Research and Community Partnerships Coordinator for Community Servings. Learn about Community Servings' work to deliver medically tailored meals to people across Massachusetts, and their belief that "food is medicine." Haywood and Gabrielle discuss a new program focused on veterans—learn how you can sign up!

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious cookies.

Joe Heisler speaks to Senator Nick Collins about his 2026 State Senate campaign, as well as recent developments in Boston politics.

Brendan O'Connell discusses two recent amicus briefs related to mifepristone with attorney Mary J. Browning.

Mayor Michelle Wu and Brighton Marine announce a $1 million grant to support Boston veterans. Boston hosts an Artist Resource Fair to connect and support creative workers. The Boston Education Fund holds its annual breakfast. At Hibernian Hall, Roxbury Roots hosts a panel on wrongful conviction and incarceration. Hear an interview with James Lambert III about his organization 3rd Exposure and his...

Rachel Miselman discusses Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, and his stint on the reality television series The Hills. Rachel also talks about Pratt's use of AI campaign videos, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI in politics. Rachel also discusses her own recent campaign for Boston City Council.

This episode of Music Is Healing Us features several segments about different topics in hip hop history and culture. Topics covered include rap beef and classic feuds, the roots of hip hop and the permanence of Black culture through the lens of hip hop, the MP3 revolution and artist sampling in hip hop, and the evolution of hip hop production.

Larry Higginbottom discusses the topic "the dollar is the new Jim Crow", skills necessary to succeed in today's capitalist society, people staying poor & having more children to reap social welfare, politics misleading people with unalterable paragons such as racism, civil rights not being anchored in economics, & much more.

Shepard Vargo speaks to Boston Latin Academy senior Sam Silva and Josiah Quincy Upper School senior Jarmanny Rivera. Sam and Jarmanny discuss overcoming discouragement, from starting out as the underdog to placing in state tournaments, as well as their upcoming transition into college at Baldwin Wallace University.

Lucinda Riveira and her guest Attorney Brian Wilson, A Clinical Researcher and Senior Lecturer, discuss different degrees of law. The two talk about his career, ties to Boston, teaching at BU. and different levels of Law And Crime.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu", "I Love Boosters", "In the Grey", and "Ladies First". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the weeks of May 25th - 29th & June 1st - 5th, 2026.

On this episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda discusses "intersectionality", a term dealing with trauma experiences and the process of healing. The stages we go through, how we reason with trauma and practices of self healing, Linda gives what is needed to understand it all.