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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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Life Matters
Host Colbe Mazzarella speaks to John Pisciotta, founder of Pro-Life Waco and Pro-Life in the Public Square. He discusses his organization's Girl Scout Cookies…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Mission Hill reimagines Allston Christmas as a neighborhood community swap. The Walk for PKD raises awareness and builds support for those living with…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman shares her experience running for Boston City Councilor At-Large, and describes the uphill battle of running as a Republican in Boston.
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Observation From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom opines on political violence in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, the prevalence of white male perpetrators of political violence…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Long Walk", "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", "Twinless", "The Threesome", and "Lurker". Mr. Burke also runs…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones invites author Jennie Fournier to the show to discuss human trafficking & how to identify it, helping victims heal & trauma healing work…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft drops out of election & promises $3 million in campaign funds to address the substance abuse crisis at Mass & Cass, 9/11…
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The Other Page Radio
We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project (WAB2G) founder and Executive Director Ruth Rollins joins host Haywood Fennell on The Other Page Radio…
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Jessica Flanagain (Partner, Axiom Strategies) about Nebraska measures 434 & 439, LB 574 restricting abortion past 12 weeks…
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BNN News
Hear Roslindale residents share their concerns going into Boston's preliminary elections for mayor and city council. Photographer shares how he uses film…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom discusses Boston's preliminary mayoral election. He encourages listeners to consider what tangible things a candidate can offer them…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods: Boston Preliminary Election 2025
Boston Preliminary Election Special 2025 with all your favorite TOTN hosts Joe Heisler, Mary Tamer, & David Halbert joined by guests Senator Lydia Edwards…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Splitsville", "Light of the World", "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley", and "The Bad Guys 2". Mr. Burke also gives a…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Cassandra Desrosiers, founder of Desro Digital, joins our host Rochelle Jones to share her experience of oceanic reawakening to God's calling, faith and…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Chuck Knapp)
Host Ken Meyer interviews long-time radio veteran Chuck Knapp about his days at WRKO, how he first became hooked on radio & got started in the Boston radio…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Allston "Christmas", Blessed Sacrament Church transitioning into Residential Units in Jamaica Plain, New Edition honored by Boston at renaming of Dearborn St…
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell invites us to another episode of The Other Page Radio, a show where everyone gets the opportunity to hear about our veterans and how their…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host Joe Heisler & guests District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan & 5th Suffolk District State Rep. Chris Worrell!
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell is joined by Father Shenan J. Boquet, a priest of the Houma-Thibodaux Roman Catholic Diocese and president of Human Life International…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Union Workers & Advocates for Workers' Rights march through Boston on Labor Day in support of Workers over Billionaires, BPS Students receive scholarships to…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom discusses how boycotts, sit-ins, and other protests do not help African Americans gain control or ownership of the companies…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Roses", "Caught Stealing", "Eden", and "The Thursday Murder Club". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
We Make Noise Fest 2025 celebrates women and gender expansive artists at Downtown Crossing with music, art and purpose. The Boston Design Academy holds its…
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The Village
Host Willie P, Get out, Get movin', and Going. Uphold Joy with the Lord, Keep Ya Head Up, and Spend some time with those you love.
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Tonight on Talk of the Neighborhoods, Joe Heisler speaks to Mayor Michelle Wu and Darnell Williams, former executive director of the Urban League of Eastern…
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Life Matters
This week's show has Lynda Bell, President of Florida Right To Life and Chairman of the NRLC Board, join host Brendan O'Connell to discuss the state of…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Hundreds gather at Boston City Hall Plaza to celebrate Ukraine's independence and…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom discusses his issues with sanctuary cities and immigration policies, arguing that they do not benefit Black Americans. Larry also talks…
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton speaks to Marcos Baugh, founder and president of Urban Golf Club, which teaches inner city kids about golf and financial literacy through the…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Honey Don't!", "Relay", "Night Always Comes", and "Sketch". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Ed Markey and Ayanna Presley reintroduce the Freedom to Move Act, a proposal to fund free public transit city-wide. The Franklin Park Defenders aim to put…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Rico Petrocelli)
Former Red Sox shortstop and third baseman Rico Petrocelli!
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The Other Page Radio
The Other Page Radio hosts local upcoming candidates with one main question in mind: what do these public servants see in our communities that beckon their…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host David Halbert with guests James Hills (Host of Java with Jimmy) & Anthony Davis Jr. (Founder & CEO of The Davis System)!
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Life Matters
Host Colbe Mazarella interviews Brian Westbrook (Exec. Dir. & Founder, Coalition Life) about Coalition Life's mission & services, sidewalk counseling to…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
African Festival of Boston at Boston Common, We Grow Microgreens LLC's mission to share importance of Microgreen plants & urban agriculture, interview with…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman expresses concern with City Council's view of Trump & his policies, MA legislature's avoidance of being audited, the spreading of…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom starts us off with a burning question-- how do sanctuary cities benefit American Blacks? The Observations From The Trenches this week…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Nobody 2", "Highest 2 Lowest", "Freakier Friday", and "War of the Worlds" (2025). Mr. Burke also gives a spoken…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones encourages listeners to stand strong by using scripture such as Corinthians & Isaiah & more, using faith in God as your armor, the future…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Sarah Weinman)
Ken Meyer interviews accomplished author Sarah Weinman about her book Scoundrel!
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston Fire Academy 2nd largest recruit class graduation, Mothers for Justice & Equality MJE Family Fun Day in Mattapan, performance & interview with DJ Kareem.
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The Village
Willie P. invites Boston City Council At-Large candidate Alexandra Valdez to the show to discuss her background, why she is running for City Council, her hopes…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic speaks to Amalia Daché, an Afro-Cuban American scholar who is an Assistant Professor at Penn Graduate School of Education. She shares her experience…
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WBCA Presents: We Make Noise Fest 2025
We Make Noise Fest empowers women and gender-expansive artists in a day long festival of local music, visual art, and more. Singer-songwriter and festival…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host David Halbert & guests Kim Janey (President & CEO, EMPath) & Molly Rose Goodman & Elvira Mora (Abundant Housing MA)
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Life Matters
Kristi Judkins, Executive Director of Iowa Right To Life, joins host Brendan O'Connell from Iowa to discuss Life Matters. Kristi shares some Iowan highlights…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
MBTA reintroducing late night service on weekends, 55th Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown, Boys & Girls Club fashion show for first day of school…
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton invites Sonya Gilmore to the show to share her experiences working as a BPS cafeteria employee, the disgusting state of the kitchens, mice eating…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Weapons", "The Pickup", "Ebony and Ivory", and "Sorry, Baby". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Elder Betty McGuire from CrossTown Church International joins our host Rochelle Jones in speaking life, restoration and healing over body, mind, spirit and…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Kim Cross)
Host Ken Meyer interviews author Kim Cross about her book "In Light Of All Darkness: A Look Inside the Polly Klaas kidnapping", the bone-chilling manhunt…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Mayor Wu's Summer Dance Party Series continues at City Hall Plaza, BSide Newsletter's Best Day Ever event at Artist for Humanity Center, interview with Amy…
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The Other Page Radio
Haywood Fennell interviews veteran and documentarian Bob Nesson. Together, they discuss Nesson's recent documentary, Holding Up the Sky, which follows two men…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host Kristen Halbert and guests Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury and Marisol Santiago of MassVOTE!
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Life Matters
Host Colbe Mazzarella talks to Julie Fitzgerald President Operation Rescue, about programs, resources, and support Operation Rescue offers to families.
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The North End's Italian community gathers for the feast day of patron saints such as Saint Agrippina of Mineo. Roxbury Presbyterian Church's executive director…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman discusses "Pink Slime Journalism", the importance of professional journalistic training & preparation, false reporters & journalists…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom urges listeners to focus on acquiring "high income skills" rather than relying on social programs.
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Naked Gun" (2025), "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", "Happy Gilmore 2", "Oh, Hi!", and "Together". Mr. Burke…