WBCA Podcasts

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Texas Cheese ball! Ep.# 424 PSA Free!

Host Rachel Miselman talks about Calla Walsh, a political activist and founding organizer of Palestine Action US, who was recently arrested following the alleged protesting and vandalization of a defense contractor’s facility in Merrimack, NH. She also discusses vaccines, the need for self-reflection, as well as the distinction of "book smarts" and "street smarts."

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, its history, anti-semitism and racism, the narrative control of the corporate owned media, the importance of reading and his displeasure with our lack of reading and research.

Rochelle talks to Sebra, host of The Mindful Aging Show, coming soon to WBCA. They discuss mindfulness, resilience, and self care, as well as the importance of "knowing the moment" and taking life slowly.

The Greater Boston Food Bank celebrates its 18th annual Chain of Giving event, seniors from the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center hold their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, the annual METCO showcase in Roxbury, Boston City Council passes a resolution to change the name of Faneuil Hall, an interview with Ohio University Professor Margaret Ellen Newell on the Pequot War.

Haywood Fennell speaks about the need to support veterans every day, not just on Veterans Day. He discusses the history and struggles of African Americans in the military, the General Gourdin and African American Veterans Memorial and Park, and more.

Brendan O'Connell speaks to Carol Tobias, President of the National Right to Life Committee.

Host Sharon Hinton speaks to Michael Holliday, lead instructor at the HEAL (Health Equity Advocacy Leadership) Academy, and Dr. Gayl Crump Swaby, president of New Generation Consultants and Associates and associate professor at Springfield College. The guests discuss their upbringing and how they came to education and social work. Also discussed: mental health, the effects of racism in educational...

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses how policy determines winners and losers. Through this lens Larry looks at the Israel-Palestine conflict, illegal immigration to the U.S., racism towards African Americans, and more. He also highlights the need to prioritize supporting American citizens.

Sharon Hinton and guest T. Michael Thomas, founder of The People's Academy trade school in Boston, discuss The People's Academy and what they offer, the importance of learning the trades, how it keeps individuals out of trouble and keeps people contributing to society, and what it takes to get into the trades. T. Michael speaks on affordable home ownership in Boston and the importance of being a t...

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Marvels", "The Holdovers", "Priscilla", and "It's a Wonderful Knife". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 13th - 17th, 2023!

Rochelle is joined again by Cassandra Desrosiers. They discuss the power of words, in particular how language shapes the world around us, especially the perspective of our children. With a reading from 2 Corinthians

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious Thanksgiving turkey breast! Ep.# 422 PSA Free!

Host Rachel Miselman reacts to growing antisemitism in the wake of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including misconceptions of Jewish stereotypes. She also expresses her dissatisfaction with the low voter turnout for the Boston Municipal election and its results.

Brendan O'Connell speaks to Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life of America.

Host Sharon Hinton urges Boston residents to vote in the Boston Municipal Election and reviews the candidates for Boston City Council. Sharon explains why voting is important and how to do so.

Host Larry Higginbottom calls for total free speech in America without any repercussions. Larry believes you shouldn't lose your job or contract and your opinions shouldn't impede anyone from progressing. How speech restrictions and laws do not change peoples' beliefs and convictions.

Host Sharon Hinton speaks to Dzidzor Azaglo, poet and founder of the Black Cotton Club, and Steph Davis, marimbist, composer, and cultural activist. They discuss matters of belonging, inclusion, and performance, as well as the importance of access to creative education for African Americans.

Interview and studio performance by Hip Hop artist SeeFour! SeeFour's website www.realseefour.com   & Link to the album: https://putinwork.lnk.to/spiritofawarrior  

Rochelle Jones reads from James 3, discussing "Taming the Tongue", the power of words and the importance of speaking with purpose and kindness.

Ken Meyer interviews actor Larry Mathews who played Ritchie Petrie on the Dick Van Dyke Show! Larry shares how he started his acting career as a child, how the show started, and his experiences with the cast. Ken and Larry reminisce on favorite episodes and Larry's endeavors after the Dick Van Dyke Show ended.

Boston Municipal Election Results, Residents join Mayor Wu and North American Indian Center of Boston for ceremonial fire at City Hall Plaza for Native American Heritage Month, Ayanna Presley Andrea Campbell and Mayor Wu Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Clinic at Boston City Hall, REI union members protest, 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Smash, Heather Hurd interview about Medicare Open Enrollmen...

Willie P. and the Sister Critics discuss challenges mothers face, in particular questions of child paternity and social expectations.

Host Haywood Fennell stands up for veterans and their health and safety. He speaks about Veterans Day and Veterans' involvement with the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company. Veterans claiming disability, their distrust with health services and dealing with PTSD. Veterans helping Veterans. Veterans programming and housing.

Host Brendan O'Connell & guest Sheila Harper, President of the Save One Organization, discuss post-abortion recovery and overcoming the physical and psychological effects of post-abortion. Sheila speaks of healing victims of sexual trauma and lost identity and being comfortable & confident enough to get help. Brendan and Sheila also talk about her book "Is There Not A Cause: Your Battle Cr...