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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 Brendan O'Connell interviews Hannah Strege, the first baby born from a frozen embryo. Strege explains her belief that IVF is akin to "Playing God", as…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston Jazz Foundations 6th Annual Charles River Jazz Fest, Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown, 2026 City Spotlights Leadership Program for teens at the…
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Bostonian Rap
On today's episode of Bostonian Rap, Rachel talks about her no longer being attached to the Republican party within Massachusetts. She mentions that Amy…
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Music Is Healing Us Radio
This episode of Music Is Healing Us features several segments about different topics in hip hop history and culture. Topics covered include rap beef and…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom observes how government & the Democratic Party have done more harm to poor people more than helping them, entitlement & acceptance as…
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CAMP - Coaching & Mentoring Playbook
Host Shepard Vargo interviews José Valenzuela, the founder of non-profit Boston Youth Wrestling. They discuss the history of developing wrestling programs in…
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Unsafe Harbor
In this final episode of Unsafe Harbor, host Alex Stein reveals the last mystery port. Part of the harbor's allure is an AI-generated news article which…
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The Jayman Show
This week Jaiye speaks with Naylene Bartlett, Valeria Salas and Tayla Andre!
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "One Night Only", "Ice Cream Man", "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass", "Hadestown: The Musical", and "Mary…
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Confronting Injustice
On this episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda Solomon is joined by Benadette Matthis, the founder of Swim Freedom, a non profit that is working to educate…
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Urban Empowerment Today
Helen Credle joins Deborah and Linda once more, this time to discuss Malcolm X following his hundredth birthday. Helen shares her experiences meeting Malcolm…
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Word To Us
Romantic Relationship Boundaries Part Two (with Linda Solomon) Continuing our conversation from last week, Linda and I are going to wrap up our conversation…
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Let's Talk About It
Don’t miss an inspiring new episode of Let’s Talk About It with host Safiya Sanyika featuring Lady D as we honor the life and legacy of Joseph Stewart and…
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Voice Of The Watchmen
This sermon covers the importance of having a purpose in life to keep you from sinning. Knowing your identity, positive self-talk, and the difference between…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
On today's episode of Never Give Up, Rochelle talks about building listeners awareness, strength and attention when it comes to their relationship with God…
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The Mindful Aging Show
Host Sebra Barcuis continues to speak with Jenna Dion, Geriatric Care Manager at Clear Guidance LLC. Learn even more techniques you can utilize remain calm…
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City Talk with Ken Meyer (Peter Brown)
Guest Peter Brown! Current President of the MA Broadcasters Hall Of Fame and former long-time WBZ News Director!
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston welcomes 175 new American citizens at the JFK Library. A local hair store owner talks about how the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts is helping…
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The Village
Willie P. highlights the topic of elder abuse, identifying abuse, unreported abuse cases & how to report, children & caregivers abusing their parents and…
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The Tape Deck Hour
Host Cuban Mic interviews R&B producer Melks and R&B singer Tizy. He discusses their recent collaborations, upcoming projects, and how their background…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and a rice, broccoli, and cheese casserole! Ep.# 319 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On the first half Joe Heisler interviews candidate for MA State Senate First Suffolk District , Juwan Skeens. Then on the second half Mary Tamer returns to the…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Mayor Wu hosts the third annual Civic Summit, bringing together civic leaders and nonprofit advocates to strengthen community engagement in Boston…
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Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman expresses displeasure with politicians & the political scene in Boston & MA as a whole.
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Music Is Healing Us Radio
Kwe & students from the Northeastern University Hip Hop & Music Industry class share segments from the Hip Hop's Declassified Industry Survival Guide…
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom urges his community to delineate African Americans from other groups that have benefitted from their activism, including Hispanic and…
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Discovering The Law
Lucy Rivera speaks to attorney Jeffrey Woolf, Assistant General Counsel to the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, about artificial intelligence…
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Unsafe Harbor
Unsafe Harbor is a geographical guessing game where listeners are challenged to correctly identify the mystery port or harbor. Pay attention because everything…
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Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", "The Odyssey", "I Want Your Sex", and "Ask E. Jean". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken…
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Confronting Injustice
On today's episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda talks about adverse childhood experiences and how listeners can learn/begin to unpack the traumas that they…
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Urban Empowerment Today
On this historic episode, host and co-host Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon welcome Helen Credle and Marcia Davis talk about their experiences being taught…
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Word to Us
On this summer episode of Word to Us, I talk with Linda Solomon about boundaries within romantic relationships, understanding how your childhood and past…
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Voice Of The Watchmen
This week's topic is "malice in marriage: a hateful union." Learn the importance of looking beyond someone's appearance to find a compatible, God-fearing…
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Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones discusses the biblical importance of rest. Just as God rested, so should we, by taking a nap or going to the beach. Jones connects her…
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Your Health Is One Health, Let's Talk Show
Kareem invites educator, poet, musician & fellow WBCA producer Kwe to the show to discuss the healing power of music, music as medicine, the benefits of music…
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Open Door Radio
DJ Mehdward discusses BPS school closures displacing students with disabilities & high needs, & interviews students about the closures & the creative way they…
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The Mindful Aging Show
On this episode of 'The Mindful Aging,' Sebra Barcuis and her guest, Dr Phyllis Quinlan, discuss strategies that can assist you when transitioning into your…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
The Urban Farming Institute fights food insecurity by turning Boston a little greener, Mayor Wu launches BosTEN thermal energy feasibility project using Boston…
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The Robe Life
On today's episode of The Robe Life, Arthur talks about his "Man Cave" or "Mantuary" , an ideal space for everyone he invites over to relax. He also reflects…
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The Other Page Radio
Haywood Fennell discusses a variety of issues pertinent to the city of Boston with guests Tyree S. Browne and Shan Parker (Sparker5000). They cover music…
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Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for some buffalo chicken wings and chicken tenders! Ep.# 274 PSA Free!
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Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Joe Heisler interviews Greg Maynard (Founder & Exec. Dir., Boston Policy Institute) about the current state of City Hall & Boston politics. Then on the 2nd…
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Let's Talk About It
In observation of Women's History Month, Host Safiya Sanyika & guest Darnell Thomas discuss women entrepreneurs, their struggles & successes, Darnell's talk…
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Boston Neighborhood Network News
Haitians in Boston respond to the US government stripping 350,000 Haitians of their TPS status. BNN News explores the Nightingale Community Garden. Puerto…
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Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell speaks to Dr. Martha Shuping about the trauma that can result from abortion. They also discussion "reproductive coercion" and studies that…
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Bostonian Rap
On today's episode of Bostonian Rap, Rachel talks about the lieutenant governor ballot running with Anne Brensley, Anne Manning Martin and Mike Walsh.
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Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom expresses his disappointment with the misbehavior & lawlessness of some of the black community, how it exacerbates racism, black culture…
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Discovering The Law
This episode continues the diplomacy series, this time featuring special guest Tiago Araújo, the Consul General of Portugal in Boston.
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Black Teachers Matter
Sharon Hinton speaks to Mac Hudson, founder and leader of the Black Agenda Coalition. Learn about the Black Agenda Coalition's mission and initiatives…
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The Jayman Show
Jaiye interviews guests Cynthia Johnson, Canitra Wynn and Christina Smith!
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Confronting Injustice
Linda is joined by her returning co-host Joshua to continue their conversation on the overpopulation of Black males in the carceral system and the effect is…
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Urban Empowerment Today
Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon interview Dr. Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim and Dr. Carine Sauvignon about implementing a Black Studies Associate's Degree…
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Unsafe Harbor
On this special episode of Unsafe Harbor, host Alex Stein speaks to Peter Steinbrueck, former Seattle Port Commissioner. Learn about Peter's work to improve…
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Word To Us
On the third episode of my limited summer season of Word to Us, I’ll be talking with Mira Donaldson about her experience in post-secondary education as well as…
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Let's Talk About It
Join host Safiya Sanyika of Let’s Talk About It, for an inspiring conversation with Apostle Laura Reyes and Elder Serina Tate as they discuss “Faith in Action…