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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
Brendan O'Connell interviews pro-life activist Laura Gies about Red Rose Rescue, her experiences participating in protests, and sidewalk counseling.
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman talks about ageism in the United States as well as the key to productive conversations. She discusses Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Mitch…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom shares his opinion that it takes a village to raise someone, and that the "village" of ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) is gone…
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Black Teachers Matter
Host Sharon Hinton speaks to artist-activist Zakiyyah. She shares her many efforts to uplift marginalized communities, including founding Black and Bold…
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Bostonian Rap
In this episode, Rachel Miselman discusses the state of the Massachusetts Republican Party, challenges the notion of voting based on personal acquaintance, and…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom discusses African American identity and its relationship to the concept of "People of Color" and how this fits into the current political…
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The Other Page Radio
On this episode, Haywood talks with Steven Abrams and Dr. Lauren Kearney about the importance of screening for lung cancer. If you need assistance from the VA…
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell Interviews Life Matters Radio FounderJill Taylor about her experience with Pro Life Radio.
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Black Teachers Matter
Host Sharon Hinton invites guest Antonia Edwards (Solidarity Community Engagement Group & United Sons and Daughters of American Freedmen) back to the show to…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On this edition of Talk Of The Neighborhoods host David Halbert interviews guests Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana and 15th Suffolk State…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Bikeriders", "Ghostlight", "Nyad", and "The Boy in the Boat". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones shares inspiring words and Bible passages about trusting in the Lord's process, and never giving up on your dreams because of the resources you…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Juneteenth Flag Raising at Boston City Hall Plaza, Benkadi Drum & Dance Performance, Pine St. Inn Workforce Development Program Graduation, Grand Opening of…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Tom Sullivan)
Host Ken Meyer interviews Tom Sullivan about being on Good Morning America, going to Perkins School for the Blind, growing up as a Red Sox fan, his experiences…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some chicken and red beans and rice! Ep.# 248 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell speaks to Mary Rose Short, Director of Outreach for California Right To Life. They discuss abortion laws and policies in California…
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On Another Level
For this Juneteenth episode, host Sharon Hinton is joined by Joel Mackall of ReIdren Business Group to discuss African American History and the meaning of the…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman expresses her displeasure with lack of voting, how people vote for candidates based on personality, displeasure with certain Boston City…
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Observations From The Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom discusses how since 1865 black men have been portrayed negatively to the public on purpose, how some black men are unwilling to evolve…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Inside Out 2", "Tuesday", "Young Woman and the Sea", "ME" (2024), and "It's Such a Beautiful Day". Mr. Burke also…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones is joined once more by Pastor James Funches from Blessed Hope Tabernacle. He sings original music and discusses what he hopes to inspire through…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston Pride for the People Parade 2024, Age Strong Commission collaborates with Ethos to throw an LGBTQ+ Senior Luncheon with Mayor Wu in attendance, Children…
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On this edition of Talk Of The Neighborhoods we will be joined by longtime political consultant Greg Maynard, who's fast becoming a fixture on Boston's…
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The Other Page Radio
Haywood Fennell invites guest Patricia Odom (President, 60+ Veterans Organization) to recognize senior & women veterans, the mission of her organization and…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious chicken fried rice! Ep.# 247 PSA Free!
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Sarah Neely (Project Coordinator, Operation Rescue, OperationRescue.org) to the show to discuss Operation Rescue, sexual…
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Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman opines on Jamal Crawford, Calla Walsh, Briahna Joy Gray, The Sister Cities Program, how the left is hypocritical and uncivil, bike and bus…
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Observations From The Trenches
In observance of Fathers Day host Larry Higginbottom discusses the importance of black fathers to the ADOS family and community, programs such as welfare and…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Bad Boys: Ride or Die", "The Watchers", "Summer Camp", and "Evil Does Not Exist". Mr. Burke also gives a…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Rochelle Jones is joined by Pastor James Funches from Blessed Hope Tabernacle. He shares his music and discusses the obstacles and joys of being a singer…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Laura Giannarelli)
Ken Meyer interviews Laura Gianarelli, audiobook narrator and monitor from the National Library Service in light of its 90th Anniversary!
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Asian American and Pacific Islander Month celebration at City Hall, Roslindale Farmers Market opening, Senior Prom in Brighton, Forest Days Program at…
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The Village
On this episode of The Village, host Willie P invites author, scientist and traveler; CL manning to share his process of writing his book 'Rhodesian Doll Hunt'…
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell invites guests Lowell Ward (Building Black Better) & Charles B. Green III (Fathers In Need Organization) to discuss Building Black Better…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for two meatloafs, a mashed potato meatloaf and an Italian meatloaf! Ep.# 246 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On this edition of Talk of the Neighborhoods we are joined by Hyde Park's Gretchen Van Ness to talk about the upcoming LGBTQ+ inclusive senior living…
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Chris Bell (Co-Founder & President, Good Counsel Homes, GoodCounselHomes.org) about the Good Counsel Homes organization…
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On Another Level
Host Sharon Hinton speaks to activist Carrie Mays. Carrie helped organize Boston's largest Black Lives Matter protest, was appointed by Mayor Wu as the first…
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Black Teachers Matter
Host Sharon Hinton invites guest T. Michael Thomas to the show to discuss The People's Academy and its Copper Exhibit at the Paul Revere Museum, the mission of…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Memorial Day Commemoration at the Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Sq., Boston Calling Festival, Annual Boston Public Schools Valedictorian Luncheon at Fenway…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "In A Violent Nature", "The Strangers: Chapter 1", "Sight", and "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Mr. Burke also gives a…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones encourages listeners to never give up by relying on the Lord and through scriptures such as Psalms 27:4-5, 42:5, 43:4, 46:10 & more. She…
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The Other Page Radio
In this show between the weeks of Memorial Day and D-Day, host Haywood Fennell the need to financially support American veterans year-round.
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious waffles and an omelet! Ep# 245 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Tonight on Talk Of The Neighborhoods, Edith Bazile, the founder and executive director of Black Advocates for Educational Excellence. Edith was also a longtime…
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Max Mcguire (VP, Free Ultra Sounds, freeultrasounds.com) to discuss his organization and his books and more.
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Observations from the Trenches
Host Larry Higginbottom shares his opinion that African Americans have gained all they can from civil rights and voting rights, and now must focus on gaining…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", "The Garfield Movie", "Babes", and "I Saw the TV Glow". Mr. Burke also gives a…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones discusses signs and wonders from God and praising God in the midst of our challenges. She takes examples from scriptures such as…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston Peoples Reparations Commission Testimony Event "Speak Your Truth" at Nubian Sq., Jamaica Plain Franklin Park Annual Kite & Bike Festival, MassBioEd…
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The Village
Host Willie P invites finance experts; Kevin Smith and Reginald Pittman back to discuss paying yourself first and building an emergency fund. They encourage…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Host Michael Reyes invites guest Alberto Vasallo III to the show (CEO, El Mundo Boston Newspaper) to share his healthy habits, his Cuban background and…
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The Other Page Radio
Host Haywood Fennell speaks on how veterans are an overlooked and underused community resource, the black veterans commemorative stamp series and calendar…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some lemonade and potato salad! Ep.# 244 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Guests At-Large Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia & Founder/CEO of Davis System LLC Anthony Davis.
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Life Matters
Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Paulette Harlow (Secular Franciscan, Operation Rescue Boston, ORBoston.org) to discuss how she got into the pro-life…