WBCA Podcasts

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Rochelle Jones shares inspirational messages and speaks about the importance of upholding God's message. With readings from Hebrews 10 and Philippians 4:8.

Host Glenn Williams is joined by Ky'ron Owens (Communications Director) and Nancy Smith (Program Manager) from the Office of Emergency, Boston. The guests discuss the importance of planning, to ensure that the city of Boston is prepared for disasters, outbreaks and other large-scale public emergencies. They share the process of how their information is gathered and shared with the residence of Bos...

Host Haywood Fennell interviews Andrea Gayle-Bennett, First Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans' Services & retired Brigadier General, about her background, how she acquired her position, the benefits available to Veterans, & much more.

A special edition of WBCA Presents with Amanda Shea, Brandie Blaze, & Safari & The Beat Explorers. A live performance from BNN Studios. You can also watch the episode here:  BNN VOD WBCA Presents

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Licensed Independent Social Worker Laura Zaniol about the effects of abortions on males who's partners have had an abortion. They discuss how women are pressured into abortion, how sometimes men feel like they have no say to prevent an abortion, and disenfranchised grief. Laura also speaks about the process of Catholic counseling.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains his view that oppression must have the consent of the people, and discusses the role of mass media in this phenomenon. Also discussed: the Israel-Palestine conflict, illegal immigration, and the Iraq War.

Host Sharon Hinton welcomes guests Sister Dora Muhammad (Food Access Instructor, NOFA Mass & Co-founder/Instructor, Sisters Who Can Brothers Cann Too), Sister Anna Muhammad (Food Access Director, NOFA Mass & Co-founder, Sisters Who Can Brothers Cann Too), and Brother Dana Williams (Instructor, Sisters Who Can Brothers Cann Too & NLC Circle Summit) to the show. They discuss the Northeas...

On this segment of 'Never Give Up', Host Rochelle Jones encourages the audience to be proactive about future goals, by accepting to trust in God to guide in the right direction. Jones shares the importance of recognizing self-worth through readings from Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 16:9 and 1 Corinthians 10:13.

Ken Meyers interviews WCRB Host and MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee Laura Carlo about how she got into radio starting at Boston College and local radio in Fall River. She recalls some of her past interviews and working at WBZ, WBCN, and WCRB. They speak about the importance of radio as a whole, the heyday of radio in Boston, Laura's love for classical music and news programming, and much mor...

International Women's Day Breakfast at Simmons University, Healey pardons for cannabis convictions, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology construction of Nubian Sq. campus, 140 Clarendon St. affordable housing, Boston High School Basketball teams in the MIAA championship, Interview with Heather Hurd about Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment.

On this episode of 'The Village', host Willie Wideman invites guests Kevin Smith and Reggie Pittman to educate the listeners on Black History and discuss how the African-American communities should advocate to change the narrative of their past-accomplishments. With statistics as evidence, they converse that structural racism, such as the housing policy; eminent domain is an attempt to remove Afri...

On this edition of Talk Of The Neighborhoods Joe Heisler is joined by Senator Nick Collins to disucss the annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast. On the second half of the show Joe plays clips from last years St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.

Host Haywood Fennell is joined by Frederica M. Williams; the president of Wittier Street Health Care Center that provides medical care, support services for vulnerable and often neglected communities with critical needs. Williams and her community-driven team engage in thorough research of schools, families, health-care systems, housing programs, substance abuse councilors and much more to advocat...

One of Dale Campbell's favorite holidays is Halloween! Join Dale and Cheryl Cumings for a simple and easy recipe of Ghost Cheese Pizza with white sauce! Ep.# 373 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Allan Parker (President, Justice Foundation) about states banning abortion, why women get abortions and how it affects them, safe haven laws, the ethics of freezing embryos, abortion pills, & more.

On this edition of Observations From The Trenches host Larry Higginbottom talks politics. He discusses the new law prohibiting Tik Tok and the reasoning behind it, the assault on free speech after Oct. 7th 2023, how our politicians are beholden to Israel and Ukraine, the cons of our immigration policies, the importance of acquiring essential skills, & more.

On this episode Rochelle examines avoidance and how the Bible addresses it. She expounds upon examples from scripture such as Titus 3:10, Romans 16:17, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, & others. She also explains the difference between love of the world & love of God and how the mind becomes corrupted by the world but renewed by God.

Host Vivian Izuchi welcomes guests Tarshia Green-Williams (Deputy Dir. Action For Equity) and Ashe Brooks-Cooke (Co-Dir. Green Equity Partnership) to discuss Action For Equity's mission to create a region with an equitable approach to new development, racial equity, transit justice, housing justice, jobs equity, & more!

Super Tuesday elections, John D. O'Bryant African American Institute's Office of Black Male Advancement Empowerment Summit, Governor Healey proposal to donate $20Million to end Veteran homelessness, Boston Teachers Union contract priorities, MBTA pedestrian crashes, Interview with The Boston Globe's David Scharfenberg on revitalizing Boston's downtown area.

On this episode of 'The Village,' Willie P is joined by guests Reggie Pittman & Kevin Smith to discuss unjust government policies and structural constraints that decimate African-American neighborhoods, causing property loss for many Black individuals. They further converse that financial literacy can definitely help change the narrative of African Americans, equipping them with understanding...

On this episode of 'Tape Deck Hour,' host Cuban Mic invites Entrepreneur and activist; Grecia Ordonez to discuss human-rights struggles of Cuba, criticizing the Island's problematic political state that has continued for decades. Moreover, Ordonez shares her experience, working as one of the cast of a film 'Plantadas' as well as highlighting her journey of content-making for her political social-m...

Host Haywood Fennell speaks to Jabir Pope and Albert Brown. They talk about their old-school R&B group the OGs (Original Gentlemen), which they started while serving 38 years in prison due to wrongful convictions. Jabir and Albert discuss their work uplifting their community through music.

Host Brendan O'Connell is joined by guest Professor Mary Ann Glendon to discuss how she got involved with the Vatican, her journey to becoming a Vatican ambassador for 3 popes, the difference between The Holy See and Vatican City, Vatican Bank issues, & more.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the state of the Massachusetts Republican Party and her recent campaign for the Massachusetts Republican State Committee. She also discusses Boston's handling of immigrants, and the city's exorbitant rent prices.