WBCA Podcasts

Guest MA Supreme Judicial Court Justice Elspeth B. Cypher speaks about the history and functions of the MA Supreme Court!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Emilia Perez", "The Six Triple Eight", the Academy Award nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, and the Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film. Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 28th, 2025.

Guest Wally Brine!

BNN hits the streets to hear how Boston's lovebirds are celebrating Valentine's Day. Boston EMS visits the Condon School in South Boston to certify dozens of 8th graders in CPR. Boston educators and community allies take to the streets in a city-wide demonstration amid ongoing contract negotiations with Boston Public Schools. Hear an interview with Ben Helfat, head of school at Boston Adult Techni...

Join Dale and Cheryl for some pico da gayo, cold slaw, and fish tacos.

Host Brendan O'Connell speaks about developments in the pro-life movement in the midst of the second Trump administration, including the appointment of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. He discusses environmental and dietary factors affecting fertility rates, as well as debates surrounding mifepristone and the Comstock Act of 1873.

Rachel Miselman discusses the need to raise wages for trained workers, and shares her belief that some people are being put in managerial roles without the necessary experience. Rachel also talks about the need to value education more highly, as well as problems with crime in downtown Boston.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains what it takes to be successful in America, why younger ADOS are not successful, the importance of parents taking full responsibility for teaching their children to be successful, the harmfulness of rap music to society, the misleading allure of entertainment & sports jobs to get rich quick, the devaluation of essential skills & education, & more.

On the premiere episode of Ancestor Chat host Jill B. invites guest Joseph C. d'Oronzio to the show to share the story of how he connected his family from the Bronx to his relatives in Italy. He shares his background & how he became involved in genealogy, his Italian family roots, sending packages of food & goods back & forth to war-time Italy, how the process of reconnecting with fami...

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Captain America: Brave New World", "Love Hurts", "One of Them Days", "Wolf Man", and "I'm Still Here". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 15th, 2025.

Host Rochelle Jones opens the show by analyzing Psalms 103:1-8. She discusses fully letting God into every part of your life, God as your yoke, strength in weakness, trusting and knowing God, & more.

Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year Celebration, Somerville Kiwanis Club Celebration of Love karaoke, Everyday Boston Organization Valentine Day card making at Roxbury Public Library, Clean Slate MA & advocates lobby at MA State House for automatic sealing of criminal records, Boston Winter Walk in support of homeless individuals & families, Interview with RCC President Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson...

Host Haywood Fennell Sr. invites founder of Dunk The Vote, Ron Bell, to the show to discuss the program, its mission, and voter registration.

Host Brendan O'Connell speaks to Dr. Rachel McNair, an advocate for the consistent life ethic. She shares how she got involved in the right to life movement, and discusses her work at the Consistent Life Network and its initiative Grassroots Planned Parenthood Defunding.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses panic & failure of the political left in MA, activists in public office & politicians using social media, Erin Murphy & Julia Mejia, Diana DiZoglio, Mayor Wu, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom emphasizes true freedom can only be achieved with economic independence, younger generations should avoid wasting time fighting for rights movements, the importance of acquiring essential high quality skills & careers, there's no longer a lid on occupations for ADOS, wealth gives people options, affordable housing is a con, & more.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Aron "Teo" Lee of The New Funk Times (AKA The Funkin' Rock Rebellion) about his recently released album Another Generation of Fighters. He talks about his beginnings as a musician and a producer, and how social issues and movements inspire his work. Sharon and Teo also talk about an upcoming documentary film, "Black Voters Matter", for which Teo Lee provided music.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Dog Man", "Companion", "The Brutalist", "Nickel Boys", and "Flow". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 7th, 2025.

Host Warren Tyler continues analyzing the biblical story of Samson, how he broke his vows and lost his strength & faith in God, his vengeance on the Philistines, God as our strength, & more.

Host Rochelle Jones & guest Sasha Desrosiers discuss hope and manifestation, not knowing the outcome but staying steadfast to God's plan, verses from Jeremiah exemplifying this, not fearing failure, & more!

Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall, Pinnacle Awards 30th Anniversary at the Seaport, Curley K-8 School counselor Sugeily Santos awarded MA School Counselor of the Year, "Mothers for Justice & Equality" President, Founder, & CEO Monalisa Smith interview about the organization's mission & leading the fight against senseless violence.

Host Cuban Mic interviews country music artist Orlando Mendez "The Cuban Cowboy" about his Cuban-American background, how he got into country music, his inspirations, how he began his country music career, the meanings behind his songs, his experience on The Voice, & much more! Cuban Mic also spins some of Orlando's tracks to give listeners a taste of his music.

Haywood Fennell discusses the need for Boston to better support veterans through housing, employment, the VA Hospital, and more. He argues that veterans are an underused community resource, and should not be treated as political pawns.

Join Dale and Cheryl as they cook fish in three different ways!

Rachel Miselman discusses the Massachusetts Republican Party and what should be done differently, including the need to put an end to in-fighting within the party. She also praises the work of MA GOP State Committeewoman Amy Carnevale, but reminds listeners that there is more work to be done to grow the party. Rachel also discusses Josh Kraft launching his campaign for mayor of Boston against incu...