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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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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones is here to share with us that we are not alone. Times can make folks feel weary and tired, battered nearly broken, and our host's connection…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The Mayoral Forum on Arts & Culture offers a glimpse into candidates' perspectives on the future of arts and culture in Boston. Learn the proposed policies…
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell Shares his view of veterans being a under used and overlooked community resource. As well as the erasure of African American veterans in…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for Dale's delicious crockpot apple sausage mushroom stuffing! Ep.#320 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host Mary Tamer! Guests Greg Maynard (Founder & Exec. Dir., Boston Policy Institute, Inc.) & Annissa Essaibi George (former City Councilor & Owner, Stitch…
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Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell, host of Life Matters, tackles the ponderous task of addressing safety issues with "chemically-induced" abortions. Brendan shares his…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston's Annual Puerto Rican Festival in Franklin Part brings together Boricuas and fellow Bostonians in a celebration of culture and music. Artists from…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman talks about the viral "Coldplay Affair" between former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot focusing on the surrounding effects of…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom discusses the importance of essential high income skills, how ADOS political & social capital has been squandered, how civil rights laws &…
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Black Teachers Matter
Host Sharon Hinton speaks to fellow BNN producer Nellie Mae Live. She shares how she got interested and involved in media production and the people that…
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WBCA Presents: Missterious Glow
Local musician, producer, and rapper Missterious Glow visits the studio for a live performance and interview. Learn the meaning behind her artist name, get…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones talks to people who almost made it to the finish line and then stumbled, who lost it all before the win, and offers words of encouragement for…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Upton Bell 2023)
Upton Bell 2023 interview. Upton's feedback on the current state of Boston sports! Check out the Upton Bell Collection…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Healthcare Workers Union 1199 SEIU pickets at Upham's Corner Health Center to protest the poor working conditions of home healthcare workers. The Gardens of…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On the 1st half, 9th Suffolk State Rep. John Moran & Boston City Councilor John FitzGerald. On the 2nd half, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Eastern MA Monica…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The Roxbury Unity Parade celebrates black culture and community pride. Festival Betances transforms Villa Victoria into a colorful celebration of Puerto Rican…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom shares why he prefers the phrase American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS) over African American, discusses his issues with immigration…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Smurfs", "Eddington", "Superman" (2025), "Madea's Destination Wedding", and "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore"…
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C'est La Vie!
Host Brooklyn Ang and Nellie Mae start spicy with the effects of porn on a relationship, then go in to Miss Nellie Mae her Journey from nothing to something…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle talks about answering the call of God and continuing to worship during times of hardship. She also lays out steps to reconnect with God when feeling…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Stephen Sawicki)
Ken Meyers interviews guest Stephen Sawicki about his book "Teach Me To Kill", Stephen's background and what lead him to write the book, the strange truths of…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Welcome Home Initiative for new homeowners in Dorchester, Seniors Health & Wellness programming at Elk Center in West Roxbury, interview with Chad Hassey, Dir…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl as they make some gravy and cook two turkey breasts, one in the oven and one on the grill! Ep.318 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell invites Scot Fischbach (Exec. Dri., National Right to Life Committee) to the show to discuss the Medina vs Planned Parenthood of South…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
MBTA fallout prompting rescue, Boston heat emergency, common power outages in Boston, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center renamed in honor of Mayor Menino…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman discusses the importance of appearance and its relation to how one feels about themselves, beauty standards for women and related…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom opines further on illegal immigration, how America doesn't owe immigrants anything over what it owes its citizens, taxpayer money supporting…
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton speaks to Talia Whyte, worker-owner at the Rozzie Bound Co-op Bookstore, a community-owned bookstore that promotes literacy and freedom of…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Never Give Up heats up this week with a burning question for when things get real. What do you do when your faith gets tired? Host Rochelle Jones is joined by…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
After two years of renovations, the Condon Swimming Pool reopens in South Boston. Mayor Wu fights for better summer learning programmings like the Level Ground…
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WBCA Presents: Dudley Jazz Festival
Jazz guitarist Fred Woodard visits the studio to tell us about the Dudley Jazz Festival. This free festival, now in its 9th year, will feature Donna McElroy…
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The Other Page Radio
You can't change if you can't change your thinking. Haywood Fennell hosts fellow podcaster Gus Beverly, of Evolve And Resolve, who joins The Other Page Radio…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Guests Chris Faraone (Boston Institute for Non-Profit Journalism) & Anthony Davis Jr. (Founder and CEO, The Davis System, LLC.).
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Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell is joined by Mackenzie Ayers, a social media specialist from Kansans for Life, who discusses the fundamentals of using social media to…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Independence Day celebrations at 2025 Harbor Fest, Chinatown Main Street Festival, interview with Boston Public Library President David Leonard about renaming…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom expresses his views on the outrageous amount of money the country has spent on immigration in the past decades, America prioritizing…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Jurassic World: Rebirth", "40 Acres", "Tatami", and "Hot Milk". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of…
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C'est La Vie!
C'est La Vie! is a show where we meet life where it's at with our host, Brooklyn Ang. The themes to this week's topics are protecting your heart and guarding…
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The Mindful Aging Show
Host Sebra B. and guest Melanie Sturrup, RDH talk about dental health and hygiene and how you teeth are a vital part of keeping you body healthy.
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The Other Page Radio
The Other Page Radio is all about helping the people, among them U.S. Veterans. Playwright, novelist, poet and U.S. Veteran Ed Bullins is celebrated for his…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman addresses those in politics and those running for office, and discusses those who lack necessary skills, those who treat people as stupid…
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Discovering The Law
Guest Angela McConney, President of the MA Bar Foundation and Commissioner to the Civil Service Commission.
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton speaks to Antonia Edwards about the specific meaning of Juneteenth, Boston's Reparations Task Force, and more. Antonia discusses terms such as…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "F1: The Movie", "M3GAN 2.0", "Bride Hard", "Materialists", and "Art for Everybody". Mr. Burke also runs down some…
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C'est La Vie!
Host Brooklyn Ang shares a "sizzling tale" sent to her: what happens when a mother gets involved with a daughter's ex?
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
2025 Pizza Festival, South End Brunch Club honors Mel King, Greater Boston Food Bank's annual state-wide Food Access Report, interview with co-curator Tess…
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WBCA Presents: Charles River Jazz Festival 2025
Moriah Phillips and Seba Molnar stop by the studio to discuss the Boston Jazz Foundation and the 5th Annual Charles River Jazz Festival at the Herter Park…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic speaks to Alian Collazo about the upcoming play The Walls Got Ears at the Doral Cultural Arts Center in Miami, as well as Alian's experience growing…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale, Cheryl, and their special guest Blaine Deutscher as they make cake in a cup and some delicious chicken wings.
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WBCA 2025 Overall Excellence
WBCA 102.9FM's winning submission to the Alliance For Community Media's 2025 Hometown Media Awards Overall Excellence in Community Radio category! 2025…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman discusses her opinions on recent political violence, including the Minnesota lawmaker shootings and the incident in which Ohio Congressman Max…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom discusses the recent ICE controversies, the lie of a black & brown coalition & alliance, remittances sent from immigrants in the U.S. to…
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton invites Judith Foster to the show to discuss the history of Juneteenth and its purpose, the health & wellness benefits of nature, the H.E.R.O…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Elio", "28 Years Later", "The Life of Chuck", and "Sister Midnight". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of…
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C'est La Vie!
This week's episode of C'est La Vie offers strong words of encouragement-- an opportunity for discussion on being elevated by the elements to confidence with…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones & Sister Queen Shaw talk about a program called "Ms. Beauty’s Walking In Love & Purpose " a youth leadership program allowing students to…