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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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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Juneteenth Celebration, Battle of Bunker Hill Ceremony, interview with Monica Vohra MD, MPH, of DOTHouse Health Center & Health Equity Compact about the yearly…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic reflects the current state of Cuba with Ivette Dominguez, Who share her stories of Cuba as well as experiences of protests and revolution through art.
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell Sr. talks about the numerous and important history of African American Veterans and the affront "The Dark House formally The White House"…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some corndog shrimp and a delicious chicken salad! Ep.# 314 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Life Matters host Brendan O'Connell continues his conversation with Jessica Vaughan. Jessica Vaughan is the director of policy studies at the Center for…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
2025 Boston Pride for the People Parade & Celebrations, Annual Cambridge Greek Festival, interview with President & CEO of the Black Economic Council of MA…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman talks about civility and the need for respect in society & politics, people demonizing those they disagree with, perceived misconceptions of…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025), "Dangerous Animals", "Tyler Perry's Straw", and "Sneaks". Mr. Burke also gives a…
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C'est La Vie!
Host Brooklyn Ang calls attention with this saying "Don't confuse Access with Acceptance." Just because you have access to a situation or a person doesn't mean…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones uses scripture such as Psalms to encourage listeners during times of hardship & how to endure through struggles. To fight no matter the…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Office of Black Male Advancement & My Brother's Keeper 2025 My Brother's Keeper Boston Youth Summit at Emmanuel College, 20th Annual Portuguese Festival at…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic interviews Royce Raymond about his military, musical, & spiritual background, the importance of faith & the nuclear family, financial wellness &…
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The Other Page Radio
The Other Page Radio is where veteran's affairs are shared with our community. Juneteenth, budget cuts and Father's Day are among the events on The Other Page…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for pasta salad and a delicious crockpot dessert! Ep.# 313 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Guests Michael Maguire (Boston Latin Academy World Languages Teacher & candidate for Boston Teachers Union) & Mary Tamer (Exec. Dir., MassPotential).
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Life Matters
Brendon O’connell speaks to Jessica M. Vaughan who serves as Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, about the current state of…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The annual Boston Civics Summit brings together Bostonians and local leaders for this year's theme, "Be The Change." The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman shares her views and concerns on current events. The civil unrest resulting from the current administration's practices of detaining…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom discusses recent events, including immigration polices and the unrest in Los Angeles. He voices his support for more aggressive…
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton speaks to Brooklyn Ang, WBCA's newest producer! They talk about Brooklyn's new show, C'est La Vie, what it means to be Haitian, working in…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Ballerina", "The Phoenician Scheme", "Pavements", and "The Fire Inside". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word…
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Urban Empowerment Today
Host and Co-Host Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon talk to Hubert Smith about the trials and tribulation, hurdles and bumps that come with freedom from…
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C'est La Vie!
In the premiere episode of "C'est La Vie", host Brooklyn Ang shares what you can expect from her show, including conversations about staying committed to your…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones talks about having a teachable spirit, not giving the enemy your location, not compromising the word of God, and more. With readings from James…
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City Talk With Ken Meyer (Jackie McMullen)
Guest Jackie McMullen, former Boston Globe columnist, award winning ESPN broadcaster & Sports Illustrated writer!
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Margarita Muniz Academy exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, interview with Peter Ducharme (Program Dir., Bridge Over Troubled Water) to discuss their latest…
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The Other Page Radio
Haywood Fennell interviews actor & author Vitelle Webb about her upcoming play "9 Lives", healing from varying types of trauma, helping others overcome trauma…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious potato salad and a cinnamon coffee cake for Memorial Day! Ep.# 311 PSA Free!
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
BPS Valedictorian honors at Fenway Park, Teachers from Neighborhood House Charter Schools & Codman Academy rally for 1st union contracts, Harvard St…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman dives into the polarization of politics & politicians, voting based on personality over merit, rewarding & glorifying mediocrity and…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom invites Vitelle Webb to the show to discuss her upcoming one-woman show "9 Lives", helping the world heal from varying types of trauma…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Karate Kid: Legends", "Hurry Up Tomorrow", "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Jane Austen A Gache Ma Vie)", "Caught By…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones discusses what it looks like to be an "on fire" person, how you can maintain your fire, and reminds us to make time for God throughout the day…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Mike Wankum)
Ken Meyer interviews Boston Area Meteorologist about his professional experience as a weatherman across the country as well as working as a local weather…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
On Memorial Day, veterans and their families and supporters gathered at the Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial Park to remember those who made the ultimate…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic speaks to Giovanni Lazare, filmmaker and mental health advocate. They discuss the need for black men to discuss their mental health more, and…
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell speaks to Mark W. Kennedy, senior program manager of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control at the Boston Public Health Commission. They…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some jello and some stuffed chicken breast.
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell speaks to Matt Wojciechowski about the March for Life in Ottawa, Canada, as well as the state of abortion and euthanasia policy in…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom speaks about the Department of Education and the United States' imperfect education system, and in particular how it fails to properly serve…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning", "Lilo & Stitch" (2025), "Friendship", "Secret Mall Apatment", and…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones & Pastor James L. Funches Jr. discuss his song "Young And On Fire" & his writing process, praising God with your heart, getting closer to God…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Deborah Shariff)
Ken Meyer interviews WBCA Producer and Massasoit Community College professor Deborah Shariff about her background in communications & video production, how she…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The Boston Haitian community celebrates Haitian Flag Day. Hundreds walk in solidarity with those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder at the Boston OCD…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Host Cuban Mic speaks to Andre X, a rapper and producer from Lawrence. He discusses his upbringing, his upcoming album and tour, and the local music scene…
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The Other Page Radio
Haywood Fennell invites guest Mattie Deed to the show to discuss financial empowerment & education in the black community, working for the Mayor's Financial…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious steak, chicken, and hamburgers on the grill! Ep.# 309 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On the 1st half, former District 3 City Councilor Frank Baker discusses his run for City Council At-Large. On the 2nd half, Executive Director of Ranked Choice…
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Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell interviews Suzanne Guy about her struggle with infertility & refusal of IVF, the risk of amniocentesis causing miscarriage, her steadfastness…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Community leaders and residents gathered outside the Massachusetts State House to protest what they see as overly aggressive immigration enforcement. Boston's…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman discusses the importance of civics & civic engagement, acquiring signatures to get on the City Counsel ballot, & more.
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom explains how entertainment is not the only way out of the hood, there is no longer a lid on occupations for blacks, parents do not prepare…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Nonnas", "The Quilters", "Another Simple Favor", and "Drop". Mr. Burke also runs down the list of movies subject…
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Momdacity
Host & former WNBA star Rhonda Banchero invites Kendra Middleton, radio & television talent of 98.5 The Sports Hub & New England Sports Network NESN, to the…
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Boston Neigbhorhood Network News
At the 29th annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace, mothers and supporters gather to remember their children lost to violence. The Committee on Persons with…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Cuban Mic speaks to Ana Hebra Flaster, author of the book Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town―A Memoir. She discusses…
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell Sr. covers topics literacy, veteran programs and Safety as well as bail with a personal life story.