WBCA Podcasts

Rochelle Jones speaks to web designer Cassandra Desrosiers and discusses the question "how can I know my purpose and how can I stick to it once I find it?"

Voting for Rideshare Drivers right to unionize, Mammograms made easy and accessible with van based screening labs, the Shine Program and its goal to help senior citizens apply for medicare, a new generation of Emergency Medical Technicians swear oaths to protect the people of Boston to the absolute best of their ability, the Chinatown farmers market begins bringing in food that can't be found on s...

Meet Willie Wideman-Pleasants, host of The Village on WBCA and Willie's Web on BNN TV. Learn about how she got involved at BNN, her work as a poet and writer, and how you too can get involved at BNN/WBCA producing for radio and television! Also discussed: country music in Boston, the Great Migration, Boston Public Schools, and more.

Cuban Mic is joined by Fari X and RaggaFwresh, a Boston musician by way of Trinidad and Tobago. He talks about his rap influences, mixing reggae and calypso, and performing at the Boston Caribbean Carnival and Boston City Hall. Also: they discuss the lack of support in the Boston hip hop scene, RaggaFwresh's role in an upcoming film, and a live performance of his latest single, "Ah Bacchanal".

Host Haywood Fennell speaks to author Leslie Guity about her several books, including "Are You on the Right Track?" and "Music is the Key: Music Lives in Me", as well as her writing process. Leslie shares how writing and music have influenced and reflected her life. Also discussed: Massachusetts House Bill H.4942 to regulate property taxes in the City of Boston.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious easy chicken crockpot dish and a jalapeño pickle appetizer! Ep.# 366 PSA Free!

On the first half the show, City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins us. On the second half, a mini debate on ballot Question 4 about whether to legalize psychedelics for treatment and personal use. For the YES side is Emily Oneschuk, a Navy veteran and a spokesperson for MA for Mental Health Options. For the NO side, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, President of the MA Psychiatric Society.

Brendan invites activist Wanda Franz to discuss her efforts against legally assisted suicide.

Host Sharon Hinton invites her guest, Emmy winner Barbara Barrow-Murray, to talk about the importance of all forms of media made by and featuring people of color, as well as the struggle throughout U.S. history to get said media published.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the current US Senate race between Elizabeth Warren & John Deaton, characteristics of Donald Trump, Lydia Edwards & Jeanna Tamas, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom talks about politics in the midst of the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

Jayman invites Ike Benjamin to host while he takes the seat of the interviewee this time around, giving Jay a chance to discuss his goals and the many hurdles he's overcome having spent his life possessing a speech impediment.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Smile 2", "We Live In Time", "Piece By Piece", and "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters and/or streaming for the week of October 21st - 25th, 2024.

Host Rochelle Jones dives deep into the profound biblical implications of being a Witness.

In observance of Community Media Day, WBCA releases its submission to the 2024 Alliance For Community Media's "Overall Excellence" Award!

Guest Neal Sabin of MeTV!

Ilias and his guest Gia attempt and ultimately fail to stay on topic when talking about Cave Story! Side topics include: Animal Crossing, Hylics, Rain World, Outer Wilds, and the album Switched On Bach.

Latin X Heritage Month Celebration at City Hall Plaza, BPS Summer Programs 5th Quarter Learning, Mothers For Justice & Equity Community Resource Fair, City Life Vida Urbana rally in Dorchester, Enroll Boston 2024 in recognition of Digital Inclusion Week, Interview with David Orr about Boston Moving Arts and their production "Welcome Home".

On this edition of Talk of Neighborhoods, Mass. Teachers Association Vice-President Deb McCarthy and former Boston School Committee member Mary Tamer join us for a discussion on Ballot Question 2, the MCAS graduation requirement. Then on the second half, retiring Boston Private Industry Council Executive Director Neil Sullivan joins us to talk about his storied political history working with four...

Haywood Fennell speaks to Klare Shaw, daughter of journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw, to talk about the importance of voting, the history of voting and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and how you can register to vote. He also discusses upcoming lung cancer screenings for Black veterans in Boston, as well as Beyond The Uniform, an initiative that connects veterans to social justice projects.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some chicken, corn on the cob, and zucchini!  Ep.#365 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Dr. Joel Brind (PH.D., Co-Founder & Former President of the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute) to the show to discuss the abortion-breast cancer link, the efficacy of hormonal contraception, the risks & side effects of contraceptive drugs, birth control pills linked to increase risk of breast cancer and stroke, & more.

Host Sharon Hinton invites local entrepreneur Feldini Augustin to discuss the ins and outs of handling Credit. If you're having a hard time understanding Credit then this episode might be for you.

Rachel Miselman discusses her issues with Elizabeth Warren (D) in the midst of her campaign for Senate against John Deaton (R), and their recent debate. Also discussed: Geoff Diehl, Ian Cain, Scott Brown, and the standards to which Boston city councilors and other politicians should hold themselves.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses historical mistreatment of American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS), the history of integration and desegregation should be critiqued, the shortcomings of integration, The State of Black America, finding strategies to combat racist policies, & more.