WBCA Podcasts

Kareem discusses blood donation statistics, the blood donation process, & the blood shortage crisis with guest Kerrie Ann Jack, Regional Blood Supply Director for The Red Cross.

Tyree invites Valerie Stevens to the show to dive deep into her incredible career & her impact on the Boston blues scene. They also discuss Jaylen Brown bringing a Black Wall Street to Boston & upcoming community events. 

45,000 BPS students return for the school year in Boston. The YOUR Music Awards celebrates artists using their music to inspire. Codman Square Health Center's mobile clinic is making it easier to access healthcare. Plus, learn about upcoming events in Boston!

This week, Russ talks about students returning to Boston for the fall, local sports and football predictions, fall favorites, and his memories of working at Hollister.

Cuban Mic interviews Congressman Seth Moulton about his resolutions if he were to be elected to Senate, what Washington is getting wrong, making housing affordable in MA & assisting youth with home ownership, moderate vs. progressive Democratic policies, supporting small business, rising energy costs in MA & AI, his military experience & leadership qualities, & more.

On the 1st half, Mary Tamer interviews John Griffin (Exec. Dir., Partners in Democracy MA Action) about 3 of the upcoming ballot questions. On the 2nd half, Dr. De'Shawn Washington (2024 MA Teacher of the Year. Founder & Pres., Cultivating Changemakers, LLC) discusses becoming the first black man teacher of the year in MA & enhancing literacy at earlier grade levels.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Jack Harper (Vice Pres. & Men's Dir., Save One) about recovery after abortion, his organization's mission & its growth, how he became involved in the Pro Life movement, providing healing services for not just women but also men & families traumatized by abortion, psychological aspects of chemical abortion as opposed to surgical abortion, & more.

Mayor Wu & Mary Skipper & BPS staff go door to door trying to get drop out students to return to school, Nantucket Perfume Co. late owner's daughter keeps the business going, Boston Parks Dept. patrol horses stable tour, 16th Annual Asian American Day Festival at Boston Common.

SI speaks to Illin' P as he shares stories of classic Boston hip hop, details his creative process, and shares tracks from his solo album Grown Man Be Iye.

Rachel Miselman discusses the results of the Massachusetts state primary elections, and also shares her thoughts on why people are leaving Massachusetts.

Larry Higginbottom asks what has voting achieved for black Americans? He discusses the importance of voting & the lack thereof, lack of return for black American voters, the free market economy determines quality of life along with your skillset, the detriment of welfare programs to tax payers & the impoverished, deceptive political rhetoric, & more.

Sharon Hinton welcomes Councilor Miniard Culpepper to the program to discuss his priorities and initiatives for Boston's 7th district. Topics include addressing the "rail desert" in Roxbury and his criticisms of bus lanes, city safety plans, and more. Councilor Culpepper also discusses the inner politics of the Boston City Council.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Fall 2: Deadpoint", "Onslaught", "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", "Tony", and "Teenage Wasteland". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on September 11th, 2026.

Guest Katherine Norland is an actress, poet, and filmmaker from Los Angeles California.  She currently stars on the inspirational series Dharmann, episodes which can be seen on YouTube.  She has appeared on television shows like Malcolm in the middle, and has written books and produced many shows and films. She can be found on Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter, YouTube, and on all social media platform...

Linda Solomon invites Joseph Pope & his daughter Leah Jackson to the show to discuss their experiences & Joseph's book about 30 years of separation from his daughter due to a wrongful conviction.

Safiya Sanyika speaks to Special Olympics coach Amanda Tran and swimmers Brook Twofeather Stephanie Curtis and Anita Griffin. They discuss how they got involved with the Special Olympics,  challenges they've faced, amd what they like about swimming and the lessons it's taught them.

Tyree Browne, E Midnight Madness, and Rita welcome Wanda Atkins to share her mission to honor her late daughter Briana through the Briana J. Bigby Scholarship Fund. Learn about her September 27th event, Also discussed: the Philadelphia Eagle's track record, the Creative Arts Community Popup Concert at Ramsey Park, the recent primary elections in Boston, and upcoming events in the city.

Museum of Fine Arts new Maverick Kings exhibit, Urban League of Eastern MA celebrates unveiling of new historical marker, upcoming weekend events in Boston.

The Robe Guy observes Labor Day aspects & activities, the transition into Fall & his new man cave, the evolution & usefulness of AI, cranky old man syndrome, acceptable screen time and social media time for kids, participating in non-profit community work, & more! 

Michael Gray of American Beauties and Ramona Silver of her eponymous band discuss their musical influences, share what performance has meant to them throughout their careers, and discuss their upcoming show on September 12 at Sally O'Brien's Bar in Somerville.

Haywood Fennell provides updates on the latest topics for Veterans: the work of Ralph Cooper and the Veterans Benefits Clearinghouse, the importance of getting screened for lung cancer, and the Tri-ad Veteran League's upcoming event at the Strand Theater on November 5th called "Beyond the Uniform."

Brendan O'Connell interviews Molly White about the deceptive trade practices of the abortion industry, post abortion trauma, moral injury & the path to healing & redemption, how she became involved with Right to Life, her abortion experiences, her Pro Life activism, & more.

Roxbury Sunflower Project, Boston Jazz Fest in the Seaport, event honoring Jaylen Brown, The Great Elephant Migration sculpture at Boston Common.

Following the Massachusetts Primary Election, Larry poses the question: what has voting achieved for Black Americans in Boston in the past 50 years? Larry argues that politicians have little control over food, gas, and housing prices, and encourages listeners to learn "high-income skills."

Shepard Vargo talks to Coach Lewis from Excel Charter School, which has one of the best wrestling programs in Boston. Lewis discusses his background of how he became interested in wrestling and how discipline and routine are important to building and being on a team