WBCA Podcasts

Ken Meyer interviews Dick Flavin!

The U.S. House passes a bipartisan bill to extend ACA healthcare subsidies. Boston's faith leaders gather in Roxbury to call for unity, compassion, and hope. Mayor Wu and Liz Breadon read Make Way for Ducklings at a story hour to encourage youth literacy. Following the death of two children from flu-related illness in Boston, Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Bisola Ojikutu addresses rising flu cases and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

Cuban Mic hosts a special show with three special guests: three generations with their own perspectives to share on the Cuban revolution and escaping political persecution. Georgina Chirino (previous union leader and revolutionary), Momma G, and Kiele Cabrera take us on a journey through time and tribulations. Georgina shares her experiences as an organizer for labor rights during the Cuban revolution in the 1960's along with some historical details often left out of textbooks when it comes to US/Cuban relations dating back as far as the USA's own revolution.

Game 11 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Kelly Rink at the Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College. Bantam AAA Parkway vs. South Boston.

Game 10 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Kelly Rink at the Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College. U14 Girls Parkway vs. Charlestown.

Game 9 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Kelly Rink at the Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College. PeeWee AAA Parkway vs. South Boston.

Game 8 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Kelly Rink at the Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College. Squirt AAA Charlestown vs. Dorchester.

Joe Heisler analyzes Mayor Michelle Wu's inaugural speech and discusses the year ahead for Boston with guests Representative Aaron Michlewitz of the 3rd Suffolk District, Anthony Davis Jr., CEO of the Davis System, and Greg Maynard, founder and executive director of the Boston Policy Institute.

Robert Moran offers tips for using AI to advance your nonprofits: how to leverage your resources, draft your mission statement, clarify your vision and strategy, plan newsletters, and more.

Haywood Fennell talks about attending the inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu, the importance of veterans as an underused community resource, and admonishes the current presidential administration for how they have treated veterans. Haywood also discusses going from being homeless (but not hopeless) to leading community initiatives, including opening the General Gourdin and African American Veterans Memorial, as well as launching the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Company in 1997. He also encourages listeners to call Robert Santiago, Commissioner of Veterans' Services for the City of Boston.

Join Dale and Cheryl for two delicious pies and another special diabetic dessert!

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Game 7 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Kelly Rink at the Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College. U10 Girls Allston-Brighton vs. Parkway.

Game 6 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. Bantam AA Hyde Park vs. Allston-Brighton.

Game 5 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. PeeWee A Parkway vs. Allston-Brighton.

Game 4 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. U12 Girls Allston-Brighton vs. Charlestown.

Game 3 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. PeeWee AA South Boston vs. Hyde Park.

At her second term inauguration, Mayor Michelle Wu reflects on her past term and envisions a thriving future for the City. Inauguration celebrations include "Glide Into Community: Joy on Ice", with Mayor Wu and family joining Bostonians on the Frog Pond for a day of free skating. Learn about Library Lion, a musical coming to the Calderwood Pavilion, in a conversation with Karin Sharav Zalkind, co-founder and executive director of Adam Theater.

Game 2 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. Squirt AA Parkway vs. Charlestown.

Game 1 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. Squirt A South Boston vs. Allston-Brighton.

Host Rachel Miselman opines upon the Boston City Council President election, quality of candidates, Lydia Edwards & Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy & Gabriela Coletta Zapata, John Deaton, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reveals what he believes to be the Best and Worst films of 2026. He starts off with the Best, and ends with the Worst.

Host Linda Solomon invites James Watson to the show to discuss what imprisonment takes from a person, the lasting psychological toll of long term incarceration, & the struggles of reentry. 

Rochelle Jones welcomes 2026 and inspires listeners to arise and keep moving.

A look back at the top stories, interviews, and performances from BNN News in 2025: Part 2!

Join Dale and Cheryl as Dale prepares a delicious turkey!

A look back at the top stories, interviews, and performances from BNN News in 2025!

Rachel Miselman discusses the Massachusetts Republican Party, Candace Owens, her issues with Islamism, and what's really important when running for office.

Larry Higginbottom discusses his belief that immigrants to America should not receive benefits from taxpayers, and that ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) are left in the lurch.

Cliff Dublin AKA Sal Manella of the Anti-Chemical Straight Jackets visits the WBCA studio to discuss his love of punk rock and drag racing, living with OCD, and his hopes for the future of his music. Plus, he performs his songs "Ya I've Got OCD, Don't You Pick On Me" and "Break Up With Your Boyfriend And Get A Divorce" live!

Sharon Hinton speaks to longtime friend and fellow radio producer Eddie Neal. They discuss how he came up in the industry, his interview with artists including Will Smith, Flavor Flav, and Herbie Hancock. Plus, learn about Eddie's shows Your Saturday Groove and 80s Flashback on iSoulBoston. He also shares advice for getting started in radio.

Linda Solomon continues her conversation with Al Lewis. They discuss Inward Journey's Underground Railroad Odyssey Training, a reenactment of the experience of slavery as a way to understand personal and generational trauma.

On this edition of Never Give Up, Rochelle Jones focuses on God's divine protection & hedge by giving examples from scriptures such as Ecclesiastics 10:8, I Job, Luke 10:19, Proverbs, & more.

Massachusetts state leaders and citizens show their support for Somali-Americans and immigrants in the wake of derogatory comments by Donald Trump. City officials and civil rights advocates defend Boston's housing policies following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's accusation that the City discriminates against white residents in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Plus, an interview with Glenn Williams, BNN Media's general manager, about BNN history and how he got involved, including hosting It's All About Arts for 23 years.

Robert Moran talks about how to apply to Boston AgeStrong's Expanding Engagement Grant.

For more information: https://www.boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/age-strong-2026-expanding-engagement-grant-opportunity

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Halloween treat, black cat cookies!

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Mothers for Justice and Equality bring holiday joy to families through its 10th-annual Christmas Toy Giveaway. Locals share how they're celebrating Christmas this year at Boston Common. Plus, an interview and live performance from local musician Charlie Jay of CJ Honey!

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the Republican Party on the state and national level, recent negative interactions with local Republican politics, receiving support from Democrats despite being Republican herself, the need for organization & recruitment for the right in MA, thoughts on Trump & Candace Owens, & more.

The Dumb Blondes Christmas Special, featuring the Three Wise Brunettes! We discuss holiday stories and traditions, whether blondes have more fun, our favorite holiday movies, and more!

Linda Solomon speaks to Al Lewis, co-founder of Inward Journey, an African-American council that addresses the generational trauma of slavery. They discuss approaches to healing trauma and brain damage, and the process of leaving the "mental plantation."

Deborah Shariff presents a segment called "Who Got the Credit," discusses brilliant black individuals who were not given proper credit for their work. Learns stories about Lydia Johnson, Alice August Ball, Vivian Thomas, Garrett Morgan, and more.

C'est La Vie and Brooklyn Ang invite guest May Vaughn, Executive Director of Girls' LEAP, a Roxbury resident strengthening communities and empowering young people as an experienced nonprofit leader. Girls' LEAP teaches girls and non-binary youth in the community self-esteem, speaking up for themselves and ways of protecting themselves. Topics in the conversation include self-esteem and representation, parenting, social media and its influence.

In our first episode, DJ Mehdward and Megan Bent, artist, educator, and Gallery Communications Manager at Open Door Arts, discuss the Open Door Gallery, Open Door Arts' gallery solely for disabled artists inside the Worcester Art Museum.

Ken Meyer interviews Gordon Edes!

Welcome to What If?, a show where you can let your imagination fly, think about different scenarios, and change people's perspective on certain topics. This week's topic: environment and travels. What if you were stranded on a deserted island with only one item? What if it was colder than normal in your environment? If typically cold and hot environments suddenly reversed, where would you travel?

All this and more on What If?, hosted by Anthony with special guest Ciiphus from Madison Park High School.

Beatdope and Ur Boi Blunt discuss hip hop past, present, and future on the premiere episode of The WorxStation.

A look at Mayor Wu's expanding Boston Family Days program. Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson discusses his experience with CTE, his decision to donate his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank, and the need for NFL fans to speak up in support of better health support for players. Hear an interview with actor and producer Alison Yueming Qu on what inspired her to found Chuang Stage, Boston's first professional, non-profit Asian-American Theater Company. Alison discusses Chuang's pay-what-you-can model and her belief that access is art, and art is access, as well as the concept of "spatial justice."

Cuban Mic hosts a special show with three special guests: three generations with their own perspectives to share on the Cuban revolution and escaping political persecution. Georgina Chirino (previous union leader and revolutionary), Momma G, and Kiele Cabrera take us on a journey through time and tribulations. Georgina shares her experiences as an organizer for labor rights during the Cuban revolution in the 1960's along with some historical details often left out of textbooks when it comes to US/Cuban relations dating back as far as the USA's own revolution.

Robert B. Moran provides us with information on grant options available to nonprofits in the community looking to support the senior population. The City of Boston's Age Strong Commission offers opportunities for rolling grants to fund projects, small in scale, that serve older adults through essential financial assistance-- be it organizations or community groups. Eligibility requirements are broken down to aid in the acquisition of Age Strong grants as well as priorities when it comes to the supports the city wishes to offer towards social engagement. Other helpful topics include networking opportunities and deadlines that involve Boston's Age Strong...

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious pork chops and apple sauce!

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Joe Heisler speaks to Michael O'Neill, newly elected Executive Director for Boston Private Industry Council, and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Dr. Joel Brind to the show to discuss the poisoning of our water, contraceptive steroids & drugs in water, how these increase the risk of breast cancer & other cancers, EE2 in water & animals & its effects, aging population & demographic winters, & more.

Mothers for Justice & Equality 3rd annual Balloon Release in Mattapan, Interview with Ayele Shakur, Co-Founder of Campus Without Walls, about the program's origins & process of giving all students access to great courses & technology.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses what is needed to prevent anti-semitism & discrimination, the state of such in Boston & MA & beyond, Jewish culture demeaned for being associated with success and power, the responsibilities that come with being an American citizen, the idea of "America First" & isolationism, behavioral similarities between the left and right in politics, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom describes illegal immigration as America's Trojan Horse, the lack of immigration enforcement for the past 40-50 years until recently, expecting allegiance to America while embracing multiculturalism, replacing the black community and employment with cheap labor from south of the border, large remittance back to other countries proves disloyalty to the US, immigration as a corporate tactic to cut costs also proves companies' disloyalty to the US, rampant immigration fraud & illegitimate credentials, & much more.

Guest Attorney and BU Professor Kevin Hanley!

Sharon Hinton speaks to slam poet and spoken word artist Diamond McMillion. She discusses how she got involved in slam poetry, how our families inspire us, and also performs some of her spoken word.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Oh. What. Fun.", "Merv", "My Secret Santa", and "Eternity". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of December 14th - 19th, 2025.

Linda Solomon shares how unresolved childhood trauma shapes adult health, and how we can process adverse childhood experiences ("ACEs") at any age. Learn how we can better understand ourselves, heal our families, and break cycles to help our future generations.

Sebra Barcuis hosts Renee Lacroix-Tejeda--Marketing Director of World Financial Group-- and Uranie Lacroix-Vieux--licensed financial professional and registered nurse-- in episode two of recognizing Alzheimer Awareness Month and Caregiver Awareness Month. The topics covered focus on financial literacy involved with caregiving and long-term care planning.

Ken Meyer interviews Gary LaPierre!

Welcome to What If?, a show where you can let your imagination fly, think about different scenarios, and change people's perspective on certain topics. This week's topic: foods and holidays. What if it was one holiday every day of the year? What if all your favorite foods ceased to exist? What if you could only eat one holiday food for the entire month of December? All this and more on What If?, hosted by Anthony with special guest Ciiphus from Madison Park High School.

Ty hosts a thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Ciiphus from Madison Park and Tommy from WBCA. Tune in for medieval holiday excitement!

Boston City Services Conference, residents react to Freedom to Move Act providing fare-free rides & the state of public transportation, interview with April Strack, executive director of The Collaborative Food Access Hub of the YMCA of Greater Boston, about the Hub's growth & why food access for everyone is so important.

Haywood Fennell talks about supporting veterans, the need to eat healthy foods, and how he overcame discouragement to become a writer. He also discusses an upcoming production from the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program.

Kenneth Murphy - Head of the organization "America Needs "Thatima" joins Brendon to speak historically on Communism and the attempts of breaking Catholic religion, Acts of Reperations, Stance on Pro-Life and the importance of his organization.

New BCYF community center ground breaking in the North End, Logan Airport backups not letting up after Government re-opens, City Councilor Brian Worrell & State Rep. Chris Worrell donate thousands of Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need throughout Boston, interview with Brian Worrell.

Music Is Healing Radio explores the sounds, voices and places of the music that heals the collective. It is a collective of poets, singers, players of instruments and healers committed to promoting the message of unity through music worldwide. Host, music scholar and cultural worker Kwe wishes to cultivate mind, body, community and spirit as pillars of wellness for the community and its members. Kwe breaks down the inner workings of music as art and how structure and rhythm influence the value we gain from the experience as listeners. In this episode Djembe as a sound, not merely an...

Host Rachel Miselman expresses her displeasure with local politicians, sour experiences from her City Council race, impressions of Frank Baker and Aaron Michlewitz, the state of the Republican party in MA, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom speaks to ADOS & black voters about being deceived & exploited by the Democratic Party & black politicians, unjustly using taxpayer money to fund immigration, diverting resources from black communities to immigrants, the ineffectiveness of grassroots activism, avoiding allegiance to any political party without tangibles, & more.

Today on WBCA Producer Spotlight we are joined by the producer & host of Words On Film, Dan Burke! Dan describes his show, provides background on himself and his love for film & radio, shares some of his favorite movies of all time, and gives valuable advice & insight for those wanting to become successful movie critics & radio hosts themselves! Make sure to tune into Words On Film every Monday at 8pm on WBCA. Miss an episode of Words On Film? Head over to wbcaradio.org to listen to past episodes of Words On Film at our podcast platforms!

Lucy Rivera and Grace Brockmeyer discuss the important community law services provided by the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Boston!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Five Nights at Freddy's 2", "Jay Kelly", "Zootopia 2", and "A Merry Little Ex-Mas". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on December 12th, 2025.

Linda Solomon and co-host Khari Wilcox tackle a loaded topic for communities across the country: fear and disconnect in the crossover generations are experiencing in today's culture and sociopolitical climate. Devonne Wilcox joins as a special guest offering context from a high schooler's perspective on proper guidance and the void that results from leadership absent in our communities. Social media as a newfangled element to our systems of morals and values offers mixed messages and unclear leadership, wrapped in crisis language both adults and youth find harder to navigate as policies look the other way when it comes to...

Deborah Shariff & Linda Solomon discuss economic power & entrepreneurship, building your own system to escape dependence on the societal system, term limits for politicians, the mindset & steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur, learning to make important decisions, humility & self-awareness, delegating tasks & building teams & systems, risk and reward, & much more.

Brooklyn Ang shares a candid look at her holiday weekend. From the joyful chaos of family gatherings to the moments that test your patience. Brooklyn Ang also opens up about the power of moving forward without letting your past define you.

Host Rochelle Jones discusses approaching & dealing with trauma God's way by using examples from scripture such as Psalms 34:18, Psalms 147:3, I Peter 5:7, I Corinthians 12:26, Psalms 139:14, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:37, Genesis 50:20, & pointing out how God heals and provides along the way.

Sebra Barcuis talks with Renee Lacroix-Tejeda and Uranie Lacroix-Vieux about financial literacy, the road to home ownership, and nursing education - offering practical tips and inspirations for next steps.

Ken Meyer Interviews guest Tom Kennedy!

An overview of Boston holiday happenings. Students and concerned citizens protest the closure of four BPS schools that serve diverse populations. Hear an interview with Ian Powell, founder and CEO of LoudMinds TV, on developments in the Massachusetts cannabis industry and debates surrounding proposed legislation to end legal adult use cannabis.

Haywood Fennell hosts The Other Page Radio with guest Shawn Matthews, program manager of housing and stabilization at Home-Start. Home-Start helps provide housing for the chronically homeless-- those who have been documented as being homeless longer than 365 days. Veterans, families, individuals struggling with disabilities, substance abuse and unemployment, among others, are some of our community members that Shawn works with in outreaching to provide a support network to achieve stability. Be it through housing services or harm reduction, making a difference starts with small actions. Mr. Matthews shares his journey starting with volunteering to help others going through difficult...

Join Dale and tim for some cheddar chicken tetrazini!

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Host Joe Heisler welcomes guest City Councilor Julia Mejia to the 1st half of the show to discuss her candidacy for Boston City Council President. Then on the 2nd half Rev. Art J. Gordon joins to discuss Peoples Baptist Church, Black Leadership in Boston, & more!

Wanda Franz, Ph.D., is a Developmental Psychologist and Professor Emerita of Child Development in the division of Family and Consumer Sciences at West Virginia University and is president of the Monongalia County Chapter of West Virginians For Life. Host Brendan O'Connell and Dr. Franz discuss West Virginia politics on pro-life issues including the use of abortion pills, women's health issues, the abortion industry and FDA regulations.

Boston joins several city governments and nonprofits to sue the Trump Administration over new restrictions on funding for homeless support services. The Roslindale Christmas tree lighting brings holiday cheer to the Boston neighborhood. Nancy Santos shares the success of Roxbury Community College's Rox Box, a food pantry for enrolled students.

achel Miselman discusses Ayanna Preslley's decision to run for reelection, rather than challenge Markey in the upcoming Senate race. She also discusses Ed Markey's career, the importance of gyms as health centers, the Massachusetts Republican Party's path forward, and the difference in politics between a brand and a presence.

Larry Higginbottom speaks more on immigration. Why is it different now than in the past? Where did they come from? Who is looking out for American citizens? Larry discusses the cost on taxpayers because of immigration, the likelihood of immigrant success in other countries, who is being adversely impacted by so much immigration, politicians should prioritize citizens first, the displacement of citizens from facets of life such as housing & employment, citizens being used & lied to by the Democratic Party, & more.

Dumb Blondes Talk is back and better than ever with special guest Tim Steve Builder. Hear Ruby, Tommy, and "Tim" discuss Dancing with the Stars and mourn Andy Richter's departure from the season, as well as debate what feelings arise when you sit down on the MBTA and your seat is already warm. For hard-hitting news and debate, keep the blondes on.

Sharon Hinton welcomes President of the Madison Park Alumni Association, Robert Jenkins, to the show to discuss the work the Association is doing for Madison Park High School, the history & troubles of Madison Park, the state of technical & educational education in Madison Park and BPS as a whole, partnerships with organizations and unions, Madison Park renovations & funding, & much more!

Learn about the much-discussed White Stadium revitalization project in this deep-dive on the controversial private-public partnership. Hear perspectives from the Franklin Park Defenders and Mike Omenazu, Director of Community Engagement for Boston Legacy Football Club.

Linda Solomon and co-host Khari Wilcox talk about the direction of youth today in their mission to heal, educate and empower. Healing begins with honesty-- kids need structure. Mindful communication from guardians, youth mentorship circles and parenting groups are some of the ideas discussed to help rebuild, restore and reclaim a generation of young people absorbed by social media, overstimulated by a torrent of information and left under-guided as they look to us for direction and recognition. The internet is an amoral compass and parents need to be strong, present and committed as they express the value of quality...

Host Deborah Shariff offers solutions to breaking under pressure & being overwhelmed by exploring mental resilience. She expresses the importance of adversity & how to face it, how democracy dies with hopelessness, exuding tranquility & choosing how you respond before you react, & much more!

Guest Steve Burton!

Madison Park student Ty hosts the premiere episode of Word-party, a game show where contestants try to guess the correct definition of words to earn as many points as possible. From aggrandize to adversary, contestant Anthony is put to the test.

Welcome to What If?, a show where you can let your imagination fly, think about different scenarios, and change people's perspective on certain topics. This week's topic: games. What would happen if all the games in the world disappeared? What if new activities became a social norm? What elements would you combine to create the perfect game? All this and more on What If?, hosted by Anthony from Madison Park High School.

Haywood Fennell is a US Veteran and host of The Other Page Radio, contributing to the community through his experience and wisdom. This week's episode drives home some serious veteran's issues as we prepare to celebrate the holiday season. Homeless vets, feeding our veterans, and how veterans celebrate Thanksgiving, as ambassadors of American culture, overseas are some of the topics Haywood approaches over the hour. Changes in the community and its redevelopment programs are put in question as veteran housing remains in short order and high need. Veterans should be valued more in our society as their contributions are...

Join Dale and Tim for some delicious potato skins!

Ep.# 338 PSA Free!

Thomas Glessner, president of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), has a conversation with host Brendan O'Connell about Life Matters. NIFLA's pro-pregnancy efforts to offer anti-abortion solutions have led to litigation by New York Attorney General Leticia James and Attorney General of California Robert Bonta against critical pregnancy centers offering progesterone as Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). Attorney Generals James and Bonta state these services as deceptive acts or practices and false advertising that may lead to health risks for women. Glessner describes the details of NIFLA's defense of Free Speech and claim that pregnancy centers should be a...