WBCA Podcasts

Mayor Wu signs executive order protecting residents from federal overreach & preventing ICE from using city property for operations & barring immigration enforcement in non-public spaces, 100th year of celebrating Black History Month at Boston City Hall, construction begins on new student dormitory at Northeastern University, interview with Natalie Kuldell (Founder & Exec. Dir., BioBuilder Educational Foundation) about their mission & bringing hands on STEM education into classrooms.

Ruby, Tommy, and special guest Dorian Parker discuss New Year's resolutions, astrology, and blondes both good and bad.

Haywood Fennell talks about upcoming events for Black History Month, including an Artists for Humanity exhibit celebrating black veterans at the Strand Theater and the Black Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Hibernian Hall on February 21st. Haywood also discusses The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program's upcoming performance at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, March 28th. Other topics include Boston's Multicultural AIDS Coalition, the need for cultural sensitivity at VA hospitals, the importance of finishing what you've started, and the sacrifices that African American veterans have made for this country.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some jalapeño corn bread! Ep.# 349 PSA Free!

Federal Judge blocks Kristi Noem's decision to terminate temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants & how this effects Boston's large Haitian population, 2026 Pinnacle Awards Luncheon honoring women transforming the Greater Boston area for the better, Annual Coast to Coast Boston Camp Fair networking youth with summer camps. Interview with Commissioner of the Boston Public Health Department, Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, about the surge of influenza & vaccine facts & importance.

Rachel Miselman voices her concerns for Massachusetts and Boston, and also discusses the importance of listening, as well as understanding the communities you serve.

Host Larry Higginbottom questions what benefit immigration, refugees, & asylum seekers have provided for America & black citizens. He expresses how these politics are not in the interest of the black community, civil rights were originally intended for American Descendants of Slaves, Democrats using illegal immigration for votes, black Democratic politicians abandoning the black community & inciting repulsion to ICE, the harm of social engineering, & much more.

Host Lucy Rivera invites Attorney Jeffrey D. Woolf; who is an assistant general counsel at the board of Bar Overseers to discuss what to do when problems arise with an attorney. Attorney Woolf explains the mission of the Board of Bar Overseers; which is to protect the public and maintain professional conduct, as well as illustrating how the board deals with neglected client matters and highlights lawyers' consequences when reported for disobeying the system (suspension, disbarment).

Linda brings on a powerful civil rights activist, Ms. Kayla Kittredge to speak on the upcoming MLK Day and the enrichment of Black Empowerment.

Elder Nathaniel expounds upon the topic "Your Pastor in the Pulpit" by using examples from history and scripture such as Jeremiah 3:15, Malachi 2:7, Ezekiel 34:1, Micah 3:11, Deuteronomy 14:22, Acts 4:34-35, Proverbs 21:16, & much more.

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 when caring for a loved one with Alzheimers.

A tribute to the late Ray Foushee with his City Talk Interview from December 2021.

Beatdope and Ur Boi Blunt talk about AI in the music industry, labels collecting musicians' profits, the Billboard charts, and unionization in the music industry.

Activists call on Americans for a National Shutdown to show solidarity with the people of Minnesota and protest ICE. Governor Maura Healey announces her support for legislation to place restrictions on the actions of ICE, DHS, and the National Guard in Massachusetts. The US Postal Service honors African American poet Phillis Wheatley with a new stamp. Age Strong hosts Cost-Savings Clinics to help Bostonians over 55 save money on utilities, property taxes, and more. Anthony Bell discusses how Roxbury Community College's RCC Connect and Men of Color Cohort help students thrive.

Robert Moran continues the AI generated website creation for non-profits, he goes over "repurposing content", leveraging time and creativity to build web pages.

Haywood Fennell speaks to musician Leon Beal, Jr. Learn about his recent tours in Italy and Brazil, as well as an upcoming tribute to Aretha Franklin on March 21st at the Regent Theater in Arlington. Haywood and Leon also discuss veterans' rights.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious Christmas sugar cookies and some rice crispy treats.

Joe Heisler speaks to District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn about the race for City Council President, potential tax increases, and more. Joe also speaks to Robert Orthman, co-chair for Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale, a chapter of Progressive Massachusetts, about their grassroots approach to organizing and supporting political candidates in Boston.

Brendan O'Connell speaks to Dr. Martha Shuping about the trauma that can result from abortion. They also discussion "reproductive coercion" and studies that examine connections between abortion and suicide risk.

The City of Boston declares a snow emergency during the record-setting storm. Anti-immigration enforcement protests break out across the country, including Boston, following the murder of Alex Pretti. Governor Maura Healey announces plans to limit underage social media use. Franklin Cummings Tech opens its new campus in Nubian Square. Hear an interview with Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA).

Host Rachel Miselman discusses Governor Healey's State of the Commonwealth Address, City Council taking Boston in the wrong direction, regarding politicians as celebrities instead of public servants, roadblocks in MA political parties, bad experiences with the MBTA as of late, cost & standard of living in Boston, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the Democrats' attempt to vilify Republicans & Trump ahead of the midterms to regain power, large fraud uncovered in blue states, Democratic cities & states are the only ones fighting ICE, the displacement of the black community by immigrants, Democrats stifling will power to keep people on welfare, undermining the importance of citizenship, immigrants' effect on Boston, & more.

Guest Damian Turco, President Elect of The MA Bar Association and founder of Turco Legal!

Host Linda Solomon & guests Kayla Kittredge, Helen Credle, Dominik St. Pierre, & Meghan Spencer continue their discussion about Malcolm X & Dr. Luther King Jr., their struggle for liberation, what people should know about them, current technology causing division, both men's contributions to community organizing in the present, how to divert negative energy to positive action & healing, & more.

From the fields of bondage to the boardrooms of power, from hidden workshops to the stars themselves, Black brilliance has always blazed a trail." Host and educator Debora Shariff highlights dreamers, inventors, artists, influencers that lift the stories of black genius, resistance and vision across U.S. history and culture. Urban Empowerment Today speaks to the heirs of legacy-- the builders of tomorrow must recognize and reclaim their history and celebrate empowerment. Jo Anderson, Granville Woods, Henry Boyd, Benjamin Montgomery, Paul R. Williams, Ronald McNair, Edmond Albius, The Deacons for Defense and Justice, and William Madison McDonald are commemorated for their achievements and contributions. To those who have ever worn a cotton shirt, smiled to the fresh scent and flavor of vanilla, heard a saxophone and felt they were in space, been fascinated by the sight of Hollywood's skylines or slept in the comfort of a sound bed, tune in to hear more about what Urban Empowerment Today is like.

Elder Nathaniel and Deacon Aesop discuss three trials of faith. They talk about how the father must lead the household, the need to resist temptation, and keeping the commandments as Israelites. With readings from John, Luke, Peters, Ecclesiasticus, and more.

On this segment of 'The Mindful Aging,' Sebra Barcuis and her guest; Dr Phyllis Quinlan discuss strategies that can assist you when transitioning into your older age. Dr Phyllis Quinlan; a registered nurse and consultant for many years, encourages restructuring your lifestyle and renewing connections with daily-purpose can help when dealing with physical and mental changes due to aging.

Host Joe Heisler with guests Boston City Council President Liz Breadon & Boston District 7 City Councilor Rev. Miniard Culpepper!

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious sausage and chicken gumbo! Ep.# 347 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Hal Shurtleff (Co-Founder & Director, Camp Constitution) about the Shurtleff v Boston case, being denied raising the Christian flag in Boston, how the 1st amendment applies to the case, difficulties with the case and eventually winning, victory for free speech, & more.

Community members gather at the Roxbury YMCA to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of racial equality, justice, and human dignity. Boston and the broader arts community commemorate the life of Napoleon Jones-Henderson in a day of art, culture, and music. Hear an interview with Corey DePina, director of programs at Zumix, about how the music nonprofit empowers Boston youth and community.

Rachel Miselman discusses the new Boston City Council . She also talks about issues in Boston including affordable housing, racism, and decreasing diversity. Rachel also encourages people to know their surrounding municipalities and representatives.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains why younger generations should not follow in the Boomers' footsteps, fraud in sanctuary cities & funding for immigrants, welfare programs that keep people poor, politicians using the same rhetoric for over 50 years to no avail, the importance of acquiring essential skills to elevate oneself, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", "Dead Man's Wire", "Primate", "Song Sung Blue", and "Hamnet". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of January 19th - 23rd, 2026.

Linda Solomon and Kayla Kittredge talk about the life and work Malcolm X, and discuss how he is often cast as the opposite of MLK Jr., despite the fact they were working towards shared goals. Guest Helen Credle shares her experience being mentored by Malcolm X and meeting Coretta Scott King. Activists Meghan Spencer and Dominik St. Pierre share how their understanding of Malcolm X has developed over time.

Brother Nathaniel preaches on the topic "Jews & The Gentiles", the importance of Black & Latino brothers & sisters returning to New Jerusalem, & the scattering of Jews from Israel by expounding upon scripture such as John 8:32, Proverbs 4:7, Psalms 111:10, Genesis 10:5, Jeremiah 46:1, Deuteronomy 28:37, Ephesians 2:11, & much more.

Host Rochelle Jones urges listeners to not lay aside what God has awarded you for carrying & being confident in serving God by using examples & scripture such as Hebrews 10:35, James 1:3, Galatians 6:9, & more.

Host Sebra B speaks to Jenna Dion, Geriatric Care Manager at Clear Guidance LLC. She shares her experiences and advice from 17 years in the dementia care field. Learn how you can remain calm when caring for a loved one with Alzheimers with techniques such as box breathing and body scans.

Guest author P.K. Norton!

Guest author P.K. Norton 2022!

MA Senate rejects Mayor Wu's tax proposal shifting more tax burden to commercial properties, An Evening in Cuba at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, Beethoven Elementary kindergarten students receive Strider Bikes, interview with Shay Washington & Sumayah Thomas of Fresh Films about their youth filmmaking programs and their BPS partnership.

Akwerius performs with Ken Field live on WBCA Presents. Akwerius talks about growing up in Cameroon, France, and the US, as well as his musical influences and the significance of his name. Kwe and Ken also discuss music as a communal and spiritual practice.

Dumb Blondes Talk is back and better than ever with special guest Tim Steve Builder. Hear Ruby, Tommy, and "Tim" discuss Dancing with the Stars and mourn Andy Richter's departure from the season, as well as debate what feelings arise when you sit down on the MBTA and your seat is already warm. For hard-hitting news and debate, keep the blondes on.

Haywood Fennell discusses the causes Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for, and how we can continue his work. He discusses the erosion of civil rights in the United States.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious turkey and dumplings! Ep.# 346 PSA Free!

Brendan O'Connell interviews Terri Marcroft, founder of Unplanned Good. Terri discusses her own experience with adoption, adoption as an alternative to abortion, and baby safe haven laws. She also discusses her book "Pro-Family Pro-Adoption: A Christian's Guide to Unplanned Pregnancy."

Protestors gather at Government Center following the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. 50 graduate from the Boston Police Academy. Somerville Winter Farmers Market offers a respite from the cold with fresh and local produce and live music. Hear an interview with Boston Action Climate Network executive director Hessann Farooqi about how the organization is bringing sustainability to every part of Boston. Plus, learn about some upcoming winter events in Boston.

Larry Higginbottom shares his opinion that Democrat-led states have too readily offered entry and support to immigrants.

Sharon Hinton discusses the recent, controversial election for Boston City Council President. She also speaks to Andre "Hollywood" Evans about the importance of being a community producer and creating music with a message He shares his experience producing shows that empower at Boston Neighborhood Network, Brookline Interactive Group, and Cambridge Community Television. Sharon and Andre discuss the need to vote, the growing unrest in America, and the killing of Renee Good.

Guest Vickie L. Henry, MA Appeals Court Judge!