WBCA Podcasts

Joe Heisler speaks to George "Chip" Greenidge, Jr., founder and director of the Greatest MINDS. Learn about the non-profit's mission to empower young people of color to become leaders. Joe and Chip also discuss his great uncle George Greenidge, who challenged racial discrimination by the Pullman Company in 1954. The Boston City Council recently recognized his civil rights work by recognizing May 1...

Brendan O'Connell interviews researcher Teresa Marsano about the public awareness of the many layers of deception & collusion in the development of chemical abortion drugs and the detrimental effects these drugs have on women & local communities where these drugs are prescribed & dispensed into waste water & sewage utility. 

Concerned Roxbury residents gather to address ongoing violence and drug use in Nubian Square, and discuss how to create a safer neighborhood. The 30th annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace raises funds for mothers and families of murder victims. Hear a conversation with Milton Irving, executive director and president of the Timothy Smith Network—a greater Roxbury foundation that provides technology a...

Larry Higginbottom shares his belief that the presence of racism is overblown in modern America, and that Black leaders use social issues as a distraction as they enrich themselves. Larry urges listeners to focus on sharing the importance of developing marketable skills.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Sheep Detectives", "Hokum", "Erupcja", and "Busboys". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of May 10th - 15th, 2026.

Linda Solomon talks with guest Taylor Keys to discuss Holistic Wellness, its relation from a religious and mainstream stand point, and the approach of trying to mesh the two in this very powerful yet enlightening episode.

Tune in to Let’s Talk About It with host Safiya Sanyika for a powerful conversation with transformational leader, speaker, and founder of Life of E’s, Erykah Chanel. Tonight’s discussion dives into: Identity & alignment Finding your voice & presence Becoming the CEO version of yourself — Confident, Efficient & Optimized Healing from burnout and stepping fully into purpose

Elder Nathaniel and Deacon Aesop discuss what will befall you if you do not follow God's laws, even the least ones. With readings of Psalms 51:5, Amos 9:10, 2 Esdras 9:9, 2 Corinthians 3:4, Isiah 66:23, Daniel 9:11, Sirach 5:7, and more.

On the premier episode of Your Health Is One Health, Let's Talk Show, host Kareem discusses the correlation between cardiovascular disease & homelessness, variables & stats surrounding preventative care in Boston, heightened risks for homeless & minority individuals, distrust in the healthcare system, solutions & resources, & much more!

DJ Mehdward discusses BPS school closures displacing students with disabilities & high needs, & interviews students about the closures & the creative way they are communicating this among their community with their exhibit "Handle With Care".

Sebra B. welcomes Dr. Angela Jamal back for a part 2 episode to discuss the healing arts, her books on health & mindfulness for teens & teachers, the effects of stress & how to combat it, studying & applying acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine, & much more!

Guest Joe Castiglione!

Boston Bike to Work Day, historic church in Jamaica Plain transformed into community gathering space and residences, interview with Exec. Dir. Pamela Leins of the Boston Education Fund about raising money for BPS schools & their annual Voices of Equity Breakfast fundraiser. Boston's new commissioner of Parks & Recreation & Deputy Chief of Open Space, Diana Fernandez Bibeau, starts next...

The Robe Guy dedicates this episode to his Mother in observance of Mothers Day by sharing loving and humorous memories from throughout the years.

 Cuban Mic speaks to rapper/producer Ea$y Money about his new album "01830." Learn about Ea$y Money's creative process and his connection to his hometown, Haverhill, MA.

Host Robert B. Moran talks about 4 important ways in which volunteers can contribute to their organizations through their participation. Topics include participation by doing, participation by sharing knowledge and wisdom, participation by giving financially, and participation by networking and making introductions. Moran gives tips and insights into each of these areas and emphasizes the importan...

Haywood Fennell talks to musician Shan Parker aka Sparker5000 about his music and his connection to theatre. He also talks to entrepreneur Crystal Dodson about her upcoming book and the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Company. Hear a song from Sparker5000 and spoken word pieces from Crystal.

Join Dale and Cheryl for homemade salsa! Ep.# 262 PSA Free!

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, former state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez joins us on the first half to talk about the 20th Anniversary passage of what came to be known as 'RomneyCare', in honor of then governor Mitt Romney, the groundbreaking health care initiative that became the template for the federal Affordable Care Act, a.k.a, ObamaCare. Then on the second half at, old friend and political...

Host Colbe Mazzarella interviews C.J. "Joe" Doyle (Exec. Dir., Catholic Action League of MA) about the League's & the faith's viewpoints on war, reasonability of conduct of war, U.N. Charter rules of war, intelligence of Iran not seeking a nuclear weapon, America's history of restricted warfare & how that changed over time, Catholic loyalty to conservatism over the conduct of their own fai...

BU Campus Closet Thrifting Earth Day celebration, Charles River Conservancy event volunteers pickup trash along Charles River for Earth Day, Timothy Smith Alumni Mentorship Program "IMP" bridging the digital divide in Greater Roxbury & Boston, Puerto Rican Festival of MA annual Dress To Empower Girls Summit at Hyde Park Community Center, Citizenship Day in Boston helps applicants complete pape...

On this installment of Bostonian Rap, Rachael discusses the drama unfolding with the Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial race & speaks on the political gatekeeping thats currently occurring.

Larry Higginbottom discusses his thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. He shares his view that African Americans have not gained anything through voting in the past fifty years.

CAMP (Coaching and Mentoring Playbook) is WBCA's newest show, featuring conversations around coaching, youth development, leadership, and sports culture. In this premiere episode, host Shepard Vargo, Boston Program Director for Beat the Streets New England, speaks to Brett Poirier, Executive Director of Beat the Streets New England. Brett shares how wrestling shaped his life and how the sport can...

Host Lucy Rivera interviews Allison S. Cartwright, Esq. (Clerk, Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County) about what the Supreme Judicial Court does, her role as Clerk, the history of her position & why it is elected, qualifications for Clerk, the significance of being the first black person elected to the seat, & much more.