WBCA Podcasts

Linda Solomon speaks to Ethel, a legal immigrant living in Boston. They discuss the difficulty of navigating the U.S. immigration system and the growing concerns about the erosion of rights and protections not just for undocumented immigrants, but for legal immigrants and U.S. citizens.

Deborah Shariff discusses historical black women in the 19th and 20th century and their amazing feats and contributions to American society.

Host Sebra B. welcomes back Dr. Gabrielle Abelard, founder of Abelard Psychotherapy Inc. and Director of Master's and Graduate Certificate Programs at Elaine Marieb College of Nuring at UMass Amherst. Dr. Abelard discusses how she became a nurse practitioner and came to own her own community mental health clinic. She also discusses being honored by the US Haitian Chamber of Commerce as Young Haitian Professional of the Year, her "RESET Practice", and more. Learn about psychiatric nursing, cultivating resilience, and practice breathing exercises!

SNAP suspension & Governor Healey announcing funding to local food banks, additional food assistance resources, concerns about temporary housing in vacant nursing home in West Roxbury, Franklin Defenders frustration over White Stadium remodel & neglect of BPS usage, Affordable Art Fair visits Boston, MA Organization for Addiction Recovery 35th Annual Recovery Day Celebration, Boston Fall favorites.

Joe Heisler continues his coverage of the Boston City Council race, speaking to at-large incumbent candidates Henry Santana and Erin Murphy, as well as former District 3 Councilor Frank Baker and Alexandra Valdez, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement. He also interviews District 7 candidate Reverend Miniard Culpepper. Tune in to hear these candidates' reflections and goals for the City of Boston.

Host Robert B. Moran talks about 4 important ways in which volunteers can contribute to their organizations through their participation. Topics include participation by doing, participation by sharing knowledge and wisdom, participation by giving financially, and participation by networking and making introductions. Moran gives tips and insights into each of these areas and emphasizes the importance of ensuring volunteers understand that their contributions are meaningful and valued.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious mug cakes! Ep.# 334 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites Jacob Wells (Founder, GiveSendGo.com) to the show to discuss his pro-life & christian background, how he started his venture GiveSendGo.com, blending the gospel & hope of Jesus into his work, providing a crowd funding platform for pro-life initiatives & avoiding censorship, differences between his platform & competitors such as GoFundMe, & more.

Loss of SNAP food assistance benefits to over a million people in MA due to government shutdown, Youth Enrichment Services new headquarters in honor of founder Richard Williams, The Makanda Project & City Strings United bring live Jazz back to Roxbury & help youth, interview with Sylvia Exantus (CEO, Central Boston Elder Services) about the growing elderly population in Boston & enhancing services for older adults & persons with disabilities. Upcoming Fall events in Boston.

On this episode of Vibes with Viv, The Lovely Sisters of Boston Inc. join the program to discuss their work visiting people in family shelters and hospitals and providing services and supplies to make life easier. Learn how they got started and how their mission brings the Sisters together.

Rachel Miselman discusses how overemphasis on political labels has led to unqualified elected officials. She also shares experiences from her own political campaigns as well as insights on the Boston political scene.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the surprising amount of people receiving SNAP benefits nationwide, ADOS & low income groups having been denied education on capitalism & how it works, people making money off of welfare programs, generational poverty, welfare programs keeping people in poverty rather than helping improve skill set & decision making leading to improved income, irresponsibility & bad parenting leading to poverty & benefits retention, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere", "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You", "The Smashing Machine", "Roofman", and "Pets On a Train (a.k.a. Falcon Express)". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 27th - 31st, 2025.

Deborah Shariff discusses rise against erasure. Deborah informs her listeners about how The president is trying to erase the history of early America and the pain and affliction that was done to black people.

Brooklyn Ang explores the rich tapestry of life with C'est La Vie. Ang loves to share her passions with the community and this week's episode is about the one thing she is most passionate about: her three children. The message for the day is "Keep Your Eyes on Your Children." In the views of our host it is a parent's responsibility to provide love, guidance and support for the the ones that matter most to us and kids need us now more than ever. Every child offers new worlds to discover in their uniqueness and our attention is required. Some of the concerns expressed in the hour include outside influences (schools, family, friends, church, neighbors, sports, etc.), ethics and the need for values and morals at home, building confidence by introducing "the game" established in social dynamics, teaching the difference between the value of money as opposed to acquiring love for it, communication, structure in the family and showing love and its significance to a child's foundation. If life is what we make it it's helpful to have a friend that provides feedback along the paths we create for the future of our children as they make sense of things. Brooklyn Ang's C'est La Vie wishes to share the road map that she has mapped along her journey with hopes that it offers guidance along the way.

Rochelle Jones discusses challenges we face when life doesn't go according to plan. With heartfelt stories and encouraging insights Rochelle reminds listeners that faith isn't about having all the answers, but about holding on to the One that does. Don't give up even in the storm. He's still in control.

Host Sebra B. speaks to Dr. Gabrielle Abelard, founder of Abelard Psychotherapy Inc. and Director of Master's and Graduate Certificate Programs at Elaine Marieb College of Nuring at UMass Amherst. May is Mental Health Month, so tune in for a discussion on being mindful of your mental health, overcoming stigma, and techniques you can use to care for yourself.

Ken Meyer & Jordan Rich talk about their radio upbringings & Jordan's new book ON-AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio.

Ken Meyer Interviews Jordan Rich!

BNN News celebrates Free Speech Week with a look back at the past year of our coverage of residents and community leaders who exemplify the power of free speech. Faneuil Gardens receives a major government grant to increase housing and improve resident lives. The City's annual Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival brings together families on Boston Common for the spookiest time of year. Rising artist and Berklee student Una Dimitrijevic discusses her music and inspirations, and performs her latest single "Never Listen" live in the studio!

Join Robert Moran as he dives into power of puncutality and the art of team organization. Robert shares practical insights to help stay on time and stay organized with good budgeting.

The Other Page Radio welcomes us to another episode on veteran affairs. Veteran housing and benefits are approached as needs due to those who have served their country. Host Haywood Fennell offers resources available for those struggling to balance the conflicting realities facing them under the current political climate. Laws exist that protect veterans and their due benefits, one observation made is the lack of leadership demonstrated by government representatives that are quick to ask for the veteran vote yet slow on the draw to providing much needed resources and representation for their so desired constituents. Veterans continue to provide an inmeasurate value in today's society and their voices are often masked by the challenges some face mentally, economically and socially without any accountability for the resources due to them. The invitation is always there to turn to The Other Page Radio to discover the many ways our veterans continue to overcome and overachieve despite however they may currently find themselves underrepresented and underserved.

Join dale and Cheryl for a delicious Memorial Day dinner of hamburgers, hot dogs, and baked beans! Ep.# 332 PSA Free!

Host Joe Heisler & guests Ben Weber (Boston Dist. 6 City Councilor), Steven Berry (Boston Dist. 6 City Council Candidate), & Brian Worrell (Boston Dist. 4 City Councilor).

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Lydia Bartlett about the Rhode Island Right to Life organization, how she became involved with the pro-life movement, the RI Right to Life's education trust & fund & Summer Academy, abortion pill reversal, their Maternity Hope Chest, the Jericho Walk, & more.

This year's Black Boy Joy Summit gathers mentors and young black Bostonians to help them believe and achieve their dreams. The South End Brunch Club gathers to honor Mel King's life and legacy on the eve of what would be his 96th birthday. Hear an interview with Dr. Laura Siller, Senior Director of Research and Evaluation at Project Bread, about the USDA Food Security Report, the Department of Agriculture's decision to end this 30-year-old survey, and concerns surrounding a looming lack of research.

Host Rachel Miselman opines upon the intolerable political scene in Boston, constituency lacking political awareness & civic duty, competency over political connections, being able to back up one's support of a candidate with reasoning, disagreements with Will Onuoha & other Boston political candidates, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom further emphasizes the importance of essential high income skills needed to progress in a capitalist society, participating in capitalism is the only way out of inequality, the futility of fighting more for civil & human rights instead of dedicating time & labor to capital, government shutdown effects high income earners less, the use of illegal immigration to supplement cheap labor while citizens pay for it, the illusion of choice of profession & poverty programs, the Democrat & Republican parties both keep people poor, & much more.

Host Sharon Hinton invites Danny Santana (Founder & Exec. Dir., Inspiring Today's Young Adults) to the show to discuss ITY's mission focusing on helping young people, hiring returning citizens to become mentors & leaders to young people & other returning citizens, Danny's background, how & why he started the organization in prison, youth falling victim to false doctrines of street life & dehumanization, how Danny instructs & assists the youth in his programs, the importance of empathy & spiritual connection, ITY's 2025 Christmas Sponsorship Donation Drive, & much more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Black Phone 2", "Good Fortune", "Anemone", "Good Boy", and "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 20th - 25th, 2025.

Linda Solomon invites paralegal Robert Aldrich to the show to discuss what paralegal work is, why paralegals are so important, Robert's journey from incarceration to becoming a paralegal, his own paralegal business and how his lived experiences advanced his work, winning cases for those who have been wrongfully convicted, & much more.

Host Brooklyn Ang urges listeners to never give up, dealing with lack of support, giving yourself time to be grateful to life and God, moving on from those who won't give you the time of day, not remaining stagnant and moving up in life, not downplaying yourself, respect to single mothers, & much more.

Rochelle Jones and her guest deliver a heart felt message about the power of belief in this weeks episode. Encouraging us to take a step back and let go of some of the negative blights and situations in our lives

Ken Meyer interviews Erica McDermott!

Winter Street gets a makeover with Color Flows on Winter Street, a pilot program to make streets safer and more engaging. muralist Maciel Gullon. The famous CITGO sign moves. Grove Hall breaks ground on a new community center. The American Cancer Society recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Boston. Hear an interview with Liz Strawn on the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the cancer research it funds, and the importance of their annual More Than Pink Walk.

Willie P. switches up from her normal show to bring a heartfelt episode, as she invites Jan Louissaint an advocate and survivor of Breast Cancer to share her story of struggle, faith, life management and the importance of self-awareness with the community.

Conan Harris, prolific philanthropist and community organizer, joins host Haywood Fennel in a candid and edifying episode of The Other Page Radio. A conversation well overdue among peers conveys a narrative of humble beginnings turned victories. No stranger to contributing to the community, Conan clarifies the crossroads he ventures in his commitment to uplift those that may find themselves in lack of direction. We hear of his journey growing up in a single-parent household to developing his mission to guide inner city youths. Harris shares insights like: forgiveness and its role in personal growth, finding direction as we change the way we think, the value of knowing you belong and how it opens doors, the power of love as a foundation and its gift of empowerment, among others. Looking forward, the focus on possibility is provided by the task of setting the example. Haywood and Conan lead their lives by this. Understanding help as support for (and from) others, we are exposed to their visions of community growth through hospitality and tourism and the opportunities present for the local economy, economic development as a benefactor to the members of the community, the importance of politics to building up the community and giving back to the community through real estate. As The Other Page Radio offers us another look on life and the contributions veterans provide this episode offers up tomes on the contributions a life explored provides.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some ultimate chocolate brownies! Ep.# 331 PSA Free!

Boston election special, featuring guests: Julia Mejia (Boston City Councilor, At-Large) Marvin Dee Mathelier (Candidate, Boston City Council, At-Large) Winston Pierre (Candidate, Boston City Council, Dist. 5) Ruthzee Louijeune (Boston City Councilor, At-Large. City Council President) Will Onouha (Candidate, Boston City Council, At-Large)

Host Brendan O'Connell invites Abigail Forman, Public Policy Analyst with Liberty Counsel Action (LCA), to explore the potential risks of chemical abortions on our water supply. Forman believes pressure may be required for the federal government to assess how remnants of "at-home" abortions, like organic tissues and pharmaceutical residue, impact the treatment of drinking and waste water as well as the environment. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mean to ensure access to clean water for all via efforts such as water pollution control, medical waste regulation, the Clean Water Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The criteria for measuring the effects of chemical abortions, as opposed to surgical, are exposed as insufficient in the eyes of Forman and O'Connell and Life Matters asks whether a need exists to dissect the details at the cutting edge of this phenomena that may be affecting the population.

Native American activists gather at Boston Common to raise awareness for the injustices that America has committed, and to urge the state to acknowledge Indigenous People's Day in lieu of Columbus Day. Roslindale celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Sarah Roberts Elementary School, named for a courageous five-year-old whose family fought for integrated schools after she was denied entry to an all-white Boston elementary school in 1847. Alex Apgar uses yoga to help people in recovery from substance use disorder to find their zen. Plus, learn about MBTA Fare Checks and the Fare Engagement Team. The New England Aquarium celebrates green sea turtles' growing population leading to their reclassification from 'Endangered' to 'Least Concern'.

On this edition of Discovering The Law, host Lucy Rivera invites guests Jill Seeker (Co-Founder & Executive Dir., Mabel) & Daniel Santiago (Co-Founder & Immigration Attorney, Mabel) to discuss Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice & the services it provides, immigration law, immigration court, asylum cases & requirements, temporary protected status, & more!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Tron: Ares", "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (2025), "HIm", "A Little Prayer", and "Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5". Mr. Burke also runs down some of the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 13th - 17th, 2025.

Host Linda Solomon invites Helen Credle to the show to discuss the normalization of stress in our society, how stress effects returning citizens and those who are discriminated against, how to deal with and confront stress in daily life, ignoring and identifying stress, confusing stress with other emotions, & much more.

Brooklyn Ang talks about unnecessary drama in the workplace and why it's better to support one another.

Host Rochelle Jones examines how one's choices effect God's plan, how our free will fits into God's plan, how God keeps one on track despite detours, deriving examples of such from Joseph & Jonah & the crucifixion, the sovereignty of God, & much more!

Author Michael J. Hayde!

Guest Michael Hayde! 2023 interview, Hayde speaks about his book chronicling the tv and radio productions of Superman!

Incoming Nor'Easter in Boston & preparations, Black Economic Council of MA celebrates 10th anniversary with Mass Black Expo event, 2025 MASSQ Ball at Arnold Arboretum, interview with Vice President of Research Programs at the PKD Foundation, Dr. Chris Chen, about combating Polycystic Kidney Disease and Walk for PKD fundraiser.