WBCA Podcasts

Host Sharon Hinton and Guest Joel Mackall discuss his new program "Hidden History of Black Boston" charter van and walking tours and more! https://www.reidren.com/tours  

Rochelle Jones speaks to Queen Sister Shaw about getting ready for the new year, making New Year's resolutions, and reflecting on the year behind us.

Guest Stu Fink!

The top 10 most impactful stories covered on BNN News throughout 2023. 826 Boston Half Half Half Half Half Marathon, Amplify GSA, Skippy White Tribute Event, 10th Annual MA Centenarian Ceremony, Body Worlds Exhibit with Dr. Angelina Whalley interview & Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo with Stephane Allard interview. Fenway's Got Talent, Nubian Markets Grand Opening, Roxbury Community College 50th Ann...

Willie P. and the Sister Critics talk all about AI—what it can do, where it's pulling information from, and where it falls short of human ability.

Host Haywood Fennell shares his unpleasant visit to Boston City Hall, the need for a Veterans Center in Roxbury, what politicians aren't doing and should be doing for veterans, Veterans' PTSD leading to substance abuse, & housing for Veterans. In the second half of the show Haywood updates us On The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company's upcoming productions.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious fish cooked in two different ways! Ep.# 356 PSA Free!

Host Rachel Miselman discusses Harvard and the Claudine Gay headlines, baseness in politics, Mayor Wu's house being "swatted" on Christmas day, claims of racism against Mayor Wu, & more. 

Host Brendan O'Connell is joined by Reverend Steven Louis Craft. Reverend Craft discusses his path from drug addict to conservative pastor. They discuss pro-life matters from the perspective of race.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains how parents' actions inside the home effect their children and how parents have failed in preparing their children for success.

On this edition of WBCA Presents we listen to some awesome tracks by the band Atlas & Oracle and interview 4 of the band members about the group's history, musical style, different albums, what's next for the band, & more! Check out their website at https://astralocale.com/

In this Christmas Eve show, Rochelle Jones talks about dealing with loneliness and heartbreak during the holidays. With a reading from Psalms 34:18.

Barry Madden, host of Rock'n Roslindale on WBCA, talks about his musical upbringing and playing classic rock around Boston since he was 15. Barry shares what got him started on the radio, how he plans his episodes, and the similarities between playing music and hosting a radio show.

Interview with host and producer of WBCA radio show "Observations From The Trenches" Larry Higginbottom about his background and Osiris Group organization, his radio show and advice for new producers at BNN & WBCA!

Sebra hosts the premiere episode of The Mindful Aging Show—exploring the connection between health, mindful aging, and aging gracefully to educate and empower you to live your life fully. Listen to find out what inspired her to start the show, and the topics she'll cover spanning health, wellness, and mindfulness.

Guest Bob Lobel!

2023 Toys For Tots Donation courtesy of the Marine Corp Reserve, New Market Sq. formerly unsheltered Carolers & Homeless Back To Work Program, Pop Warner Dorchester Raiders & Eagles National Championship Wins, Annual MA Conference for Women, Boston Parks & Rec Winter Fitness Series, Roslindale Annual Winter Farmers Market, Senior Program Manager at New Market Business Improvement Distr...

Host Rachel Miselman discusses citizen journalism being less reputable or skilled while also giving people an opportunity to gain experience and produce informative and entertaining content. Michelle Wu holiday party for elected officials of colors.

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses how the issue isn't immigrants the problem is immigration, how schools should start teaching trades in earlier grades, how the 1965 Immigration Act changed the US, & more.

Host Brendan O'Connell and guest Patrick F. Fagan, PH.D (founder & president of MARRI.US and myforge.org) discuss how masculinity matters and the disturbing trend of decreasing masculinity and absent fathers in the US. Intergenerational masculinity and the cons of decreasing masculinity such as depopulation. The inability for younger generations to meet and marry. Fagan's new project "Forge" w...

Sharon Hinton is joined by Mimi Turchinetz, president of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association to discuss the Boston Planning & Development Agency's new initiative, Squares + Streets, and its proposed Citywide Draft Zoning Amendment.

Host Sharon Hinton and guests Kelley Ferreira & Michael Holliday discuss how they got into teaching, Michael's organization HEAL Academy, how health and the pandemic affects learning, the ineffectiveness of remote learning, the importance of black teachers supporting students, the difference between New York and Boston schools, the school to prison pipeline, & more.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley at Neighborhood Villages Winter Wonderfest Christmas Party at Epiphany School in Dorchester, Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at the North End Christmas Parade, Bostonian's hopes for 2024, BEW Local 103 and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Greater Boston open the Joint Apprentice Training Center, Boston residents share their thoughts on the 250th An...

Interview and studio performance by Hip Hop artist J Faith! J Faith's website: www.jfaithofficialmusic.com   & Link to the album: songwhip.com/jfaith/apartments

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Wonka", "Poor Things", "The Iron Claw", "Candy Cane Lane", and "Spirited". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for December 22nd and December 25th, 2023.