Episodes

20 hours ago
Vibes With Viv
20 hours ago
20 hours ago
Vivian speaks with Gloria Fernandez, the CEO of gogobytes. Gogobytes is an
organization that works to improve food access for low-income families
through live cooking demonstrations and more. They discuss how gogobytes came
about, and the need to eat healthy food as an integral part of a healthy
life. Also discussed: local organizations and programs working to improve
access to healthy food and nutrition information such as Oldways, the Daily
Table, Fair Foods, GoFresh, the Urban Farming Institute, and the Boston
Public Library.

3 days ago
The Other Page Radio
3 days ago
3 days ago
Host Haywood Fennel is joined by staff from Whittier St. Health Center Louis Myers, Rukia Ali, J Hilton, and Lamar Booth. They share how they are helping the local community with healthcare at Whittier St. Health Center, the services they provide, and the challenges and successes of their work.

3 days ago
Cooking In The Dark
3 days ago
3 days ago
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious and easy taco soup!
Ep.# 352 PSA Free!

3 days ago
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
3 days ago
3 days ago
Former head of Boston Police Sex Trafficking Unit Donna Gavin & Executive Director of Democrats for Education Reform Mary Tamer.

3 days ago
WBCA Producer Spotlight - Michael Reyes
3 days ago
3 days ago
Michael Reyes, host of The Tape Deck Hour on WBCA, shares how he got involved
with the station. He discusses his radio show and other creative pursuits, as
well as his Cuban heritage!

3 days ago
WBCA Producer Spotlight: Rochelle Jones
3 days ago
3 days ago
Rochelle Jones, host of Never Give Up on WBCA, shares how she started
hosting her show. Rochelle also discusses her efforts to lift up others
outside of the show, as well as her recent foray into scuba diving.

4 days ago
Bostonian Rap
4 days ago
4 days ago
Rachel Miselman discusses how antisemitism is not taken seriously and
the stereotyping of jewish people. How white people can be the targets of
racism too. The intention of Hamas and the support of the Palestinian people.
Congress woman Elise Stefanik questioning college presidents.

4 days ago
Life Matters
4 days ago
4 days ago
Host Brendan O'Connell and guest Day Gardner (Founder & President of National Black Pro-Life Union) talk about her involvement in the pro-life movement, her successes in helping women and spreading pro-life information, some politics of the pro-life movement, alternatives to abortion, and some of her confrontations with planned parenthood supporters.

4 days ago
On Another Level
4 days ago
4 days ago
Host Sharon Hinton and guests Edwin Sumpter (Community Activist), Pamela King (Board Trustee, Spirit & Truth Baptist Ministries) and Trippetta Simmons (Board Clerk, Spirit & Truth Baptist Ministries) discuss the attack on black churches in Boston that are being foreclosed on to make way for luxury housing. The plight of Spirit & Truth Ministry's foreclosure. The negative effects of removing these churches from the community and their historical importance. Gentrification pushing out churches and black communities.

4 days ago
Observations From The Trenches
4 days ago
4 days ago
Host Larry Higginbottom expresses how our freedom of speech is being weaponized against us and how disagreeing with the Israel-Palestine conflict narrative is used against people. How the corporate media ignores the history of the conflict and how important it is that people read and research for themselves. Support for Israel through lobbying and weapons. Voting to end the ceasefire.

5 days ago
Shenanigans with KT & Jen
5 days ago
5 days ago
Host KT and Co-Host Jen spin and discuss tracks from several episodes of WBCA Presents recorded in WBCA studio!

5 days ago
Black Teachers Matter
5 days ago
5 days ago
Host Sharon Hinton and guest community activist and journalist Edwin
Sumpter discuss national and local reparations for slavery and the history and activism for reparations.

6 days ago
Words On Film
6 days ago
6 days ago
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Wish", "Trolls Band Together", "May December", "Family Switch", and "Dream Scenario". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on December 8th, 2023.

6 days ago
6 days ago
Ken Meyer interviews guest Mark Rosenthal!

7 days ago
7 days ago
Rochelle discusses forgiving and forgetting, and learning from our
mistakes. With readings from John 10:4 and Psalm 27:13-14.

Friday Dec 01, 2023
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Annual Roslindale Christmas Tree Lighting in Roslindale Sq., Muddy River Restoration Project, Guaranteed Basic Income Project Proposal, 10th Annual Santa Scramble Golf Tournament, Franciscan Children's Adaptive Sports Program, Winter Weather Safety Tips, Reporter Ivy Scott interview about the "We Found Love" podcast.

Thursday Nov 30, 2023
The Other Page Radio
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Host Haywood Fennell is joined by Pamela King. They talk about her efforts to
save the Spirit and Truth Baptist Church. Also discussed: The People's
Academy and its founder by T. Michael Thomas, The Oscar Micheaux Theater
Program, and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Cooking In The Dark
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Texas Cheese ball!
Ep.# 424 PSA Free!

Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Bostonian Rap
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
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."

Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Observations From The Trenches
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
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.

Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Never Give Up ”Where Giving Up Is Not An Option”
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
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.

Friday Nov 24, 2023
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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.

Friday Nov 24, 2023
The Village
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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.

Thursday Nov 23, 2023
The Other Page Radio
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
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.

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Life Matters
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Brendan O'Connell speaks to Carol Tobias, President of the National
Right to Life Committee.

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
On Another Level
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
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 spaces, the importance of healthy living and
mindfulness, and tips for being aware of others' condition in the midst of
the holiday season.

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Observations From The Trenches
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
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.

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
WBCA Presents: The Slackademics
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In studio performance and interview by the Slackademics! https://theslackademics.bandcamp.com/album/skip-class

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Black Teachers Matter
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
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 teacher and passing on education. The importance of the copper trade and using copper in construction. https://www.peoplesacademyinc.org/

Monday Nov 20, 2023
Words On Film
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
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!

Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Never Give Up ”Where Giving Up Is Not An Option”
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 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

Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Cooking In The Dark
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious Thanksgiving turkey breast!
Ep.# 422 PSA Free!

Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Bostonian Rap
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Life Matters
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Brendan O'Connell speaks to Kristen Day, Executive Director of
Democrats for Life of America.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
On Another Level
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
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.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Observations From The Trenches
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
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.

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Black Teachers Matter
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
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.

Monday Nov 13, 2023
WBCA Presents: SeeFour
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Interview and studio performance by Hip Hop artist SeeFour! SeeFour's website www.realseefour.com & Link to the album: https://putinwork.lnk.to/spiritofawarrior

Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Never Give Up ”Where Giving Up Is Not An Option”
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Rochelle Jones reads from James 3, discussing "Taming the Tongue", the
power of words and the importance of speaking with purpose and kindness.

Saturday Nov 11, 2023
City Talk with Ken Meyer (Larry Mathews)
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
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.

Friday Nov 10, 2023
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
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 Enrollment, Rustin Film.

Friday Nov 10, 2023
The Village
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Willie P. and the Sister Critics discuss challenges mothers face, in
particular questions of child paternity and social expectations.

Thursday Nov 09, 2023
The Other Page Radio
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
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.

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Life Matters
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
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 Cry For Life". Inter-generational aspects of abortion.

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Talk Of The Neighborhoods Municipal Election Special Nov. 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Results & Analysis of the November 7th 2023 Boston Municipal Election hosted by Joe Heisler and featuring guests Boston City Mayor Michelle Wu, House Majority Leader Rep. Michael Moran, House Chair of Ways and Means Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Analyst Joyce Ferriabough, Analysts David Halbert and Mary Tamer, Anthony Davis Jr. of The Davis System LLP and former Councilor John Tobin.

Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Never Give Up ”Where Giving Up Is Not An Option”
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Rochelle Jones is joined by Pastor James Funches from Blessed Hope
Tabernacle. The two discuss the role of churches in supporting individuals
and their faith.

Saturday Nov 04, 2023
City Talk with Ken Meyer (Patti Posner)
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Ken Meyer interviews author Patti Posner about her book "My View From The Mountians: A Catskills Memoir" and she shares her experiences growing up in and working at the Brickman Hotel!

Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Vibes With Viv
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Vivian speaks with clinical trial specialist Marwa Elborki and research
dietician Norah Ismail about GoFresh (Groceries For Black Residents of Boston
to Stop Hypertension), a research study at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Center. They discuss the study, the benefits and struggles of eating
healthily, and the presence of food deserts in Boston.

Friday Nov 03, 2023
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
JP Lantern Parade, Jason Tatum visits New Mission High School & Boston Community Leadership Academy Halloween pep-rally, BPD Academy Graduation, Mayor Wu updates on city ordinance to remove tents from the Mass & Cass area, 826 Boston Annual College Essay Writing Bootcamp, Roxbury Community College Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott & Project Coordinater of The Mural Project Mark Schaffer discuss the meaning behind "the ode to Africa in the Americas" mural at RCC.

Friday Nov 03, 2023
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Candidates for Boston City Council At-Large Catherine Vitale and Shawn Nelson. And a mini debate forum between Boston City Council District 6 candidates William A. King and Ben Weber. A look ahead to the Boston City Council Election Tuesday November 7th!