WBCA Podcasts

Host Ken Meyer and radio veteran Donna Halper discuss the true origin of the term "fake news" & the era of "yellow journalism", the history of misleading news, stories of great radio hosts of the past, the heyday of Boston radio, some of the downsides of the radio business back then, the importance of community radio, great events of the 1920's, & much more!

Learn about Boston Energy Saver, a new City service to help renters, homeowners, and small businesses upgrade their buildings to be more energy-efficient. Miniard Culpepper is elected to City Councilor, District 7. The new Boston police contract will see Boston police officers now wearing name tags, and also introduces new initiatives to improve officers' health. In the midst an unprecedented seas...

Cuban Mic speaks to Kiele Cabrera about resisting socialism, spreading different perspectives on Cuba, and her upcoming short film Fishing Days. Kiele also performs her tracks "Free Range" and "Chosen"

In this episode, Robert B. Moran shares his thoughts on why people might be hesitant to get involved with development activities at nonprofits. Moran talks about two main reasons people might be resistant to development activities: their preconceived notions about people who ask for money and the perceived lack of support for their cause. Moran talks about the importance of shifting the mindset ab...

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious sugar cookies! Ep.# 335 PSA Free!

Bob Joyce hosts this week's episode of Life Matters with guest Jim Havens. Jim is the co-founder of The National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood, simply referred to as "The Men's March." The organization prepares to march the streets of Boston in celebration of their fourth anniversary and Mr. Havens joins the program to share the purpose of The Men's March: advocating for...

An update on SNAP benefits and Boston's efforts to stop people from going hungry, with comments from Mayor Michelle Wu, BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper, Boston Foundation CEO Lee Pelton, and Senator Ed Markey. Hear Mayor Wu's share her vision for Boston following her election to a second term with 93% of the vote. Learn about Día de los Muertos as East Boston celebrates this remembrance of the anc...

Larry Higginbottom warns that people should not rely on public benefits such as SNAP, and argues that the current pause in benefits should serve as a wake-up call to those who have relied on public programs for generations.

Election Special October 2025!

Host Sharon Hinton urges Bostonians to vote on election day, analyzes the City Council candidates & races, explains how to vote on the ballot, breaks down the ballot by district, discusses financial and food insecurity and the pause in SNAP benefits, and reflects on recently attending three funerals.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Stitch Head", "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers", "Shelby Oaks", "After the Hunt", and "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 3rd - 7th, 2025.

Linda Solomon speaks to Ethel, a legal immigrant living in Boston. They discuss the difficulty of navigating the U.S. immigration system and the growing concerns about the erosion of rights and protections not just for undocumented immigrants, but for legal immigrants and U.S. citizens.

Deborah Shariff discusses historical black women in the 19th and 20th century and their amazing feats and contributions to American society.

SNAP suspension & Governor Healey announcing funding to local food banks, additional food assistance resources, concerns about temporary housing in vacant nursing home in West Roxbury, Franklin Defenders frustration over White Stadium remodel & neglect of BPS usage, Affordable Art Fair visits Boston, MA Organization for Addiction Recovery 35th Annual Recovery Day Celebration, Boston Fall f...

Joe Heisler continues his coverage of the Boston City Council race, speaking to at-large incumbent candidates Henry Santana and Erin Murphy, as well as former District 3 Councilor Frank Baker and Alexandra Valdez, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement. He also interviews District 7 candidate Reverend Miniard Culpepper. Tune in to hear these candidates' reflections and goa...

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious mug cakes! Ep.# 334 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites Jacob Wells (Founder, GiveSendGo.com) to the show to discuss his pro-life & christian background, how he started his venture GiveSendGo.com, blending the gospel & hope of Jesus into his work, providing a crowd funding platform for pro-life initiatives & avoiding censorship, differences between his platform & competitors such as GoFundMe, & more.

Loss of SNAP food assistance benefits to over a million people in MA due to government shutdown, Youth Enrichment Services new headquarters in honor of founder Richard Williams, The Makanda Project & City Strings United bring live Jazz back to Roxbury & help youth, interview with Sylvia Exantus (CEO, Central Boston Elder Services) about the growing elderly population in Boston & enhanc...

On this episode of Vibes with Viv, The Lovely Sisters of Boston Inc. join the program to discuss their work visiting people in family shelters and hospitals and providing services and supplies to make life easier. Learn how they got started and how their mission brings the Sisters together.

Rachel Miselman discusses how overemphasis on political labels has led to unqualified elected officials. She also shares experiences from her own political campaigns as well as insights on the Boston political scene.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the surprising amount of people receiving SNAP benefits nationwide, ADOS & low income groups having been denied education on capitalism & how it works, people making money off of welfare programs, generational poverty, welfare programs keeping people in poverty rather than helping improve skill set & decision making leading to improved income, irrespon...

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere", "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You", "The Smashing Machine", "Roofman", and "Pets On a Train (a.k.a. Falcon Express)". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 27th - 31st, 2025.

Deborah Shariff discusses rise against erasure. Deborah informs her listeners about how The president is trying to erase the history of early America and the pain and affliction that was done to black people.

Rochelle Jones discusses challenges we face when life doesn't go according to plan. With heartfelt stories and encouraging insights Rochelle reminds listeners that faith isn't about having all the answers, but about holding on to the One that does. Don't give up even in the storm. He's still in control.

Ken Meyer Interviews Jordan Rich!