WBCA Podcasts

Voters opinions on the 2024 election, restaurant servers' stances on question 5, Massachusetts students no longer needing to pass M.C.A.S. to earn their Diploma, East Boston's 2024 Dia de los Muertos festival, Boston's police force welcomes in a new generation of officers, and an interview with the Site Director of the Greater Boston branch of the non-profit organization Per Scholas.

Cuban Mic discusses ongoing major blackouts (apagones) affecting over 10 million people in Cuba with Spanglish Generation (Daylin Horruitiner). They also discuss their thoughts on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as ABC's "The View."

Host Haywood Fennell discusses the Veterans Day event at African American Veterans Memorial Park before interviewing guest Mela Bush about how the recent MBTA restructuring is affecting Boston communities. 

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious beer bread and some honey butter! Ep.# 369 PSA Free!

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins us to talk about Ballot Question 1, to authorize her office to audit the state Legislature. Then on the second half, we'll feature a mini-debate on Ballot Question 5, which would raise the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers and pool the tips for sharing among back room personnel. Arguing in favor of a Yes vote is Gr...

Host Rachel Miselman unpacks Trump's election victory, the current state of politicians, what Trump represents, the source of division in our country, takes a call concerning Trump insulting Kamala Harris, & more.

Host Brendan O'Connell invites Frank Pavone back to the show to review the states with abortion ballot measures.

Larry Higginbottom discusses the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, and his thoughts on what should be done after voting.

Guest actress Kennedy C. Hall!

Deborah Shariff speaks to the president and co-founders of Black Coral Inc., a nonprofit on the frontlines of climate action. Pam Goncalves, J. Lynda Blake, Mic Theirry, and Hank Ebanks discuss how they are preserving indigenous knowledge and empowering people to improve their communities and environment.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Here", "Anora", and "Time Cut". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 4th - 8th, 2024, and gives a special message about the 2024 Presidential Election.

Host Rochelle Jones discusses purpose, business, entrepreneurship, & faith with guest Cassandra Desrosiers!

Guest Author Sam Baltrusis!

The 2024 METCO Showcase brings children, parents, and educators together to explore opportunities for students. Boston Commuter Rail workers rally for fair pay in their new contract. A first-time voter shares why he voted in this election. Stop & Shop and the Boston Public Health Commission introduce a new program to provide healthier food options and resources to Boston neighborhoods in need.

Financial advisor Darryl Ruffen joins the program once more to share tips on small steps you can make now to start saving money and working towards building assets and preparing for retirement. With host Willie P.

On the first half Haywood Fennell invites guest Cruz Martinez to the show to give updates on Whittier St. Health Center and the services they are providing, vaccine information and availability, & more. On the second half, guest Barry Gaither joins the show to discuss the new exhibition "Violence Cancelled, Artists Speak", subsequent gatherings at art installations in the city, Barry's great c...

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies, as well as a snack to take to a Labor Day party! Ep.# 368 PSA Free!

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, & muc...

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.

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.

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

Guest Zahara Farrar!

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 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.

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.