WBCA Podcasts

Elder Betty McGuire from CrossTown Church International joins our host Rochelle Jones in speaking life, restoration and healing over body, mind, spirit and soul. Elder Betty welcomes listeners to experience Boston Healing Rooms where believers can convene to pray for restoration of wellbeing. Scriptures referring to the healing power of God are shared to remind the faithful of his promises to dire...

Host Ken Meyer interviews author Kim Cross about her book "In Light Of All Darkness: A Look Inside the Polly Klaas kidnapping", the bone-chilling manhunt story, how this case advanced law enforcement procedures and technology, 20/20 coverage of her book and the case, how the book changed Kim's life, and more! Author website: kimhcross.com On Instagram:  @Kim Cross   Where you can find the book:  h...

Mayor Wu's Summer Dance Party Series continues at City Hall Plaza, BSide Newsletter's Best Day Ever event at Artist for Humanity Center, interview with Amy Epstein, Exec. Dir. of CASA, about how the organization addresses youth mental health, substance prevention, & community connection & more.

Haywood Fennell interviews veteran and documentarian Bob Nesson. Together, they discuss Nesson's recent documentary, Holding Up the Sky, which follows two men convicted of homicide when they were teenagers and the lives they built for themselves both in prison and after being granted parole. Haywood and Bob also discuss the Stanley Jones Clean State Project, the importance of CORI reform, and the...

Join dale and Cheryl for some delicious mississippi mud brownies! Ep.# 321 PSA Free!

Host Kristen Halbert and guests Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury and Marisol Santiago of MassVOTE!  

Host Colbe Mazzarella talks to Julie Fitzgerald President Operation Rescue, about programs, resources, and support Operation Rescue offers to families. 

The North End's Italian community gathers for the feast day of patron saints such as Saint Agrippina of Mineo. Roxbury Presbyterian Church's executive director Krystal Pegram discusses the importance of mental health and community through turmoil and trauma, as well as the "You Deserve Joy" event which focuses on healing through creative arts.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses "Pink Slime Journalism", the importance of professional journalistic training & preparation, false reporters & journalists, seeking viral notoriety over journalistic integrity, & more.

Larry Higginbottom urges listeners to focus on acquiring "high income skills" rather than relying on social programs.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Naked Gun" (2025), "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", "Happy Gilmore 2", "Oh, Hi!", and "Together". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 4th - 8th, 2025.

Rochelle Jones is here to share with us that we are not alone. Times can make folks feel weary and tired, battered nearly broken, and our host's connection with a higher power concerns itself with uplifting those that need the coach in their corner. The belief is there: that you can get up, stay motivated, find those to surround you with positivity, that seeds prosper into new life. The ability to...

The Mayoral Forum on Arts & Culture offers a glimpse into candidates' perspectives on the future of arts and culture in Boston. Learn the proposed policies from Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft, and Domingos Darosa. "Live Long And Well,", Boston's population health equity agenda, continues its mission to improve health outcomes for all Bostonians. Hear an interview with Danny Guadagnoli of the Fa...

Host Haywood Fennell Shares his view of veterans being a under used and overlooked community resource. As well as the erasure of African American veterans in history.

Join Dale and Cheryl for Dale's delicious crockpot apple sausage mushroom stuffing! Ep.#320 PSA Free!

Host Mary Tamer! Guests Greg Maynard (Founder & Exec. Dir., Boston Policy Institute, Inc.) & Annissa Essaibi George (former City Councilor & Owner, Stitch House).

Brendan O'Connell, host of Life Matters, tackles the ponderous task of addressing safety issues with "chemically-induced" abortions. Brendan shares his insights on attending the 54th annual National Right To Life Conference in Overland Park, Kansas. Statistics on the use of mifepristone and misoprostol, FDA-regulated medications utilized by health care providers under the Mifepristone REMS program...

Boston's Annual Puerto Rican Festival in Franklin Part brings together Boricuas and fellow Bostonians in a celebration of culture and music. Artists from across the world gather for the International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach. Hear an interview with Emily Schario, head of content at the B-Side, a weekday newsletter for young Bostonians to stay in tune with Boston happenings, and lear...

Host Rachel Miselman talks about the viral "Coldplay Affair" between former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot focusing on the surrounding effects of blatant cheating, as well as a secondary focus of feminism and women in politics in Massachusetts. Join in and share your opinion.

Larry Higginbottom discusses the importance of essential high income skills, how ADOS political & social capital has been squandered, how civil rights laws & affirmative action came to benefit more than just ADOS whom it was originally intended for, politics failing ADOS, the Democratic party promoting an impoverished lifestyle of welfare programs, & more.

Host Sharon Hinton speaks to fellow BNN producer Nellie Mae Live. She shares how she got interested and involved in media production and the people that inspire her. Sharon recounts her chance meeting with James Earl Jones. Sharon and Nellie discuss interviewing techniques.

Helen Credle joins Deborah and Linda once more, this time to discuss Malcolm X following his hundredth birthday. Helen shares her experiences meeting Malcolm X, and how they bonded over their relationships with Melnea Cass. Hear a personal perspective of the civil rights leader.

Local musician, producer, and rapper Missterious Glow visits the studio for a live performance and interview. Learn the meaning behind her artist name, get insight into her songwriting process, and hear how music has helped her express her true self.

Rochelle Jones talks to people who almost made it to the finish line and then stumbled, who lost it all before the win, and offers words of encouragement for moving forward. Get up, and try again!

Guest Upton Bell!