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WBCA Podcasts
WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
Episodes
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Confronting Injustice
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--…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones talks with us about Spiritual Overflow, what it is & why its balance is needed to walk in true faith.
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Word Party
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…
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What If?
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…
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The Other Page Radio
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…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Tim for some delicious potato skins! Ep.# 338 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Thomas Glessner, president of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), has a conversation with host Brendan O'Connell about Life Matters…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Governor Healey finalizes the state budget—hear details on where the money's going. SPOKE Art offers a space for reflection and remembrance at its World AIDS…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman opines upon tentative republican Lt. Governor candidate Todd Taylor, fighting between local political parties, the need for a 3rd or…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom talks about the shortcomings of both the Democratic and Republican parties, the issue with identity politics, his problems with immigration…
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton invites English teacher Tristen Grannum to speak about his experience in Boston Public Schools. The two also discuss Boston busing, METCO and its…
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Confronting Injustice
Linda Solomon and co-host Khari Wilcox wish to help the community break cycles of trauma and addiction by bringing awareness and understanding of emotional…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host Mary Tamer speaks to Jesse Littlewood, Campaign Manager for Coalition for Healthy Democracy. They discuss a proposed ballot initiative that would create…
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The Mindful Aging Show
Sebra honors National Alzheimers and caregivers month with guest Michael P. Kincade, the Community Outreach Lead for Massachusetts Alzheimers Research Team…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
150,000 Massachusetts residents may lose heat due to funding delays for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The Greater Boston Collaborative Food…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for a roast in the pressure cooker along with some vegetables and some oven-baked portabello fries! Ep.# 338 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
On this episode of Life Matters, Brendan and his co-host are counting and collecting signatures in the hopes of overturning an abortion bill that's covered by…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The Worrell Turkey Drive brings holiday cheer and 4,000 turkeys to Bostonians. Locals at Faneuil Hall share their favorite things about Thanksgiving. Hear a…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman discusses citizen journalism vs. traditional professional journalism, BNN & WBCA as a solid foundation for journalism & journalism…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom emphasizes how unaffordable housing is in & around Boston for anyone earning under 3 figures, capitalism is the only way out of poverty by…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Running Man" (2025), "Now You See Me: Now You Don't", "Being Eddie", and "Tyler Perry's Finding Joy". Mr…
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Urban Empowerment Today
Deborah Shariff & Linda Solomon discuss the importance of being whole, how to combat being anxious & stressed, self healing & community support, The Healing…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones relays the importance of faith in God & never giving up by using examples and scriptures such as Galatians 6:9, Romans 8:28, II Corinthians…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Longest Government Shutdown over, MA Girls in Trade annual conference in Dorchester honoring women in the workforce, Handmade for the Holidays Market & Crafts…
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The Village
Willie P. pays tribute to U.S. Veterans, talks about the good, bad, the ugly history behind Veterans Day & Thanksgiving, and the hope for the future of America…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic & Dr. Orlando Gutierrez Boronat conduct a deep dive into the political standing of Cuba, the remnants that socialism has left on Cuba, the truth on…
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The Other Page Radio
Haywood Fennell speaks to fellow veteran, friend, and musician Leon Beal. Leon shares why he started singing in high school, how he started performing in…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some green tomatilla stew and some spicy chili cheesey corn muffins! Ep.# 337 PSA Free!
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Talk Of the Neighborhoods
Tonight's Talk of the Neighborhoods features Mimi Ramos, Executive Director of New England Community Project and Rev. Miniard Culpepper, District 7…
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Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell invites Executive Director of Human Life Alliance Andy Aplikowski to talk Life Matters. Andy introduces Human Life Alliance's mission to…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Voting on Federal Government shutdown, Veterans Day gathering at Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial, park workers & volunteer cleaning of Franklin Park, government…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman opines upon incompetence in MA & Boston politics, difficult & unfair municipal election races & practices, the dwindling Republican party…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom expresses how capitalism is the only way out of poverty, government programs & conditioning keep people in poverty, how to thrive &…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Die My Love", "Frankenstein" (2025), "Bugonia", and "Regretting You". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones hosts Pastor James L. Funches from the Blessed Home Tabernacle Church. Members of the community ask themselves how to stay fast in times like…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Learn about Boston Energy Saver, a new City service to help renters, homeowners, and small businesses upgrade their buildings to be more energy-efficient…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic speaks to Kiele Cabrera about resisting socialism, spreading different perspectives on Cuba, and her upcoming short film Fishing Days. Kiele also…
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The Fundraising & Fun Raising Podcast
In this episode, Robert B. Moran shares his thoughts on why people might be hesitant to get involved with development activities at nonprofits. Moran talks…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious sugar cookies! Ep.# 335 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Bob Joyce hosts this week's episode of Life Matters with guest Jim Havens. Jim is the co-founder of The National Men's March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for…
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BNN News
An update on SNAP benefits and Boston's efforts to stop people from going hungry, with comments from Mayor Michelle Wu, BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper, Boston…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom warns that people should not rely on public benefits such as SNAP, and argues that the current pause in benefits should serve as a wake-up…
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Black Teachers Matter
Host Sharon Hinton urges Bostonians to vote on election day, analyzes the City Council candidates & races, explains how to vote on the ballot, breaks down the…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Stitch Head", "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers", "Shelby Oaks", "After the Hunt", and "Gabby's Dollhouse: The…
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Confronting Injustice
Linda Solomon speaks to Ethel, a legal immigrant living in Boston. They discuss the difficulty of navigating the U.S. immigration system and the growing…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
SNAP suspension & Governor Healey announcing funding to local food banks, additional food assistance resources, concerns about temporary housing in vacant…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Joe Heisler continues his coverage of the Boston City Council race, speaking to at-large incumbent candidates Henry Santana and Erin Murphy, as well as former…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious mug cakes! Ep.# 334 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell invites Jacob Wells (Founder, GiveSendGo.com) to the show to discuss his pro-life & christian background, how he started his venture…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Loss of SNAP food assistance benefits to over a million people in MA due to government shutdown, Youth Enrichment Services new headquarters in honor of founder…
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Vibes With Viv
On this episode of Vibes with Viv, The Lovely Sisters of Boston Inc. join the program to discuss their work visiting people in family shelters and hospitals…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman discusses how overemphasis on political labels has led to unqualified elected officials. She also shares experiences from her own political…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the surprising amount of people receiving SNAP benefits nationwide, ADOS & low income groups having been denied education on…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere", "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You", "The Smashing Machine", "Roofman", and "Pets…
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Urban Empowerment Today
Deborah Shariff discusses rise against erasure. Deborah informs her listeners about how The president is trying to erase the history of early America and the…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones discusses challenges we face when life doesn't go according to plan. With heartfelt stories and encouraging insights Rochelle reminds listeners…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Jordan Rich)
Ken Meyer & Jordan Rich talk about their radio upbringings & Jordan's new book ON-AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio.