WBCA Podcasts

In this episode of Open Door Radio, DJ Mehdward speaks with Moe Finnerty, Founder of All Voices Count, a social justice theater and arts company for all. Moe is also a Boston-based choreographer, director, and performance artist. We discuss her artistic practice, accessibility in the arts, and her All Voices Count program.

Host Sebra B talks to geriatrician Dr. Lisa Caruso. She shares how she found her way into the field, seniors' unique needs for health and wellbeing, and the advice she would give her younger self.

This episode of Voices of Madison Park: The Podcast, hosted by Brandy Cruthird, Daniellys Martin, and Mashayla Hester, features a conversation with William Harvey, Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director. He shares insights about the volleyball program, student growth, and the impact of athletics on the school community. The episode also highlights student voices, including Reishmell Tejeda from the Medical Assisting program, and Janiyah Harris and Reyani Tejada from the Dental Assisting program. They discuss their experiences taking college-level courses while attending a vocational high school and how these opportunities are preparing them for future careers and higher education.

Guest Diane Stern!

MA lawmakers vote on a law that would prohibit children under 14 from using social media, Boston City Council demands transparency from Boston Police Department after fatal shooting of unarmed Roxbury man, Rachel Rollins files to run for Suffolk County District Attorney, Greater Boston Food Bank & MA General Brigham's 2025 study on the impact of food insecurity on the Commonwealth, Pioneers Run Crew & group of marathoners create 26.True Marathon, Mayor Wu awards BNN Media for Content Creators Club youth media education course, upcoming local Boston Spring events, interview & performance with Hip-Hopera artist Zakkiyah.

The Robe Guy helps us embrace The Robe Life with observation & humor about comfortable situations including untied shoes, sweat pants, re-reading books, & Red Sox on the radio. He also discusses the importance of trying new things & experimenting & some recent experiences doing so.

Robert Moran invites Alyson Chadwick of No Business With Genocide to the show to share the organization's mission, their focus on Myanmar & Sudan & the Uyghurs & other conflicts throughout the world, how she came to join the project, her work with the UN, trying to inject humor into such a serious topic in terms of fundraising & lobbying, her experience with standup comedy, & much more!

Haywood Fennell speaks to musician Skyy about her background in theater, her songwriting process, and her new album LOST FILES. Tune in to hear tracks off the album.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some chicken and dumplings! Ep.# 258 PSA Free!

Host Mary Tamer & guests Russell E. Holmes (MA State Representative, 6th Suffolk) & Greg Maynard (Founder & Executive Director, Boston Policy Institute).

Brendan O'Connell interviews David C. Reardon, Ph.D., about false pro-abortion narratives, post abortion effects, post abortion grief studies, his website stopforcedabortions.org, & more.

Boston University will temporarily pause its policy to ban outward facing signage, Annual Boston Comics in Color Festival, possible Rent Increase Cap Ballot option, interview with Dr. Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson (Dir., Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, Umass Boston) about gender equality & equity for BIPOC women in MA & the Center's mission.

From the studios at Northeastern University's Shillman Hall, an interview with Hip-Hop in the Music Industry students Seth Weintraub (SI), Mikey The Reaper, and Derek "Drock" Levy. Special thanks to artists PheonixOutThe and Thamanai for coming over to the studios to flesh out the interviews with a live performance of some of their work. Keep it right here, Music is Healing!

Rachel discusses whats weighing heavy on her heart and her resilience for staying "Boston Strong". The decisions, choices, family legacy and political hardships.

Larry Higginbottom talks about how people are upset that African Americans are working for ICE, and shares his perspective that there's nothing shameful about working for a government agency. Larry discusses his view that ICE should have been active decades earlier, and his belief that outrage towards ICE is linked to Trump's presidency. He also talks about how African Americans have been disproportionately disadvantaged by immigration into the U.S.

In this installment of WBCA Presents, Kenny Selcer performs songs off his latest album live in our studio! He also talks about joining his first band at 13, attending Berklee, and performing all around Massachusetts. Kenny shares his insights into the joys and difficulties of being eclectic and writing the music you like.

Discovering The Law, with host and attorney Lucy Rivera, welcomes President of the Boston Bar Association Matthew McTygue to inform us of diverse law resources available to our greater community. The Boston Bar Association (BBA) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization with over 15,000 professional members and 140 institutional partners serving Boston through their mission to advance the highest standards of practice in the legal profession and facilitate access to justice, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive professional community. Matthew introduces the four pillars of the association and how they intend to create amore accessible platform for law practices and advocate for civilians through values of excellence, service, justice and diversity. Members of the BBA are provided tools and resources such as continuing education, professional development, network and mentoring opportunities, policy updates, job fairs, a quarterly journal, among others, to better serve the people in the various practices of law. Matthew's current focus on increasing engagement has led to events and programs with the intent to connect professionals in law to the community while advancing access to justice and representation. Our host Lucy Rivera welcomes you to discover ways in which justice and the law can become more accessible.

Sharon Hinton interviews Cheryl Brown-Greene about the Warren I. Brown Scholarship program, its history & namesake, & its ties to Patriots Day. On the second half Sharon welcomes John Smith-St. Cyere to the studio to discuss his role at the J.L. Smith Suicide Prevention Center for Young Black Boys in Boston, the Center's mission, its services & events, formation of suicidal ideation at a young age, lack of support for black students in the school system, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie", "The Drama", "Slanted", "Seeds", and "David". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on April 10th, 2026.

Linda Solomon & Albert Brown interview Andrea James about her background & motivation for running for Governor of MA, lack of transparency in the current MA administration, how her platform differs from Governor Healey's, voter disenfranchisement, her vision of public safety, & much more.

Deborah Shariff & Linda Solomon discuss economic power & entrepreneurship, building your own system to escape dependence on the societal system, term limits for politicians, the mindset & steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur, learning to make important decisions, humility & self-awareness, delegating tasks & building teams & systems, risk and reward, & much more.

Elder Nathaniel and Deacon Aesop discuss what will befall you if you do not follow God's laws, even the least ones. With readings of Psalms 51:5, Amos 9:10, 2 Esdras 9:9, 2 Corinthians 3:4, Isiah 66:23, Daniel 9:11, Sirach 5:7, and more.

Host Rochelle Jones emphasizes living in the moment with God & not condemning oneself by living in the "then" by using examples from scripture such as II Corinthians 6:2, Romans 8:1, I John 3:2, Ephesians 2:13, & more.

In honor of Women's History Month Sebra Barcuis invites Patricia Odom to the show to share the importance of taking action & self-determination, Patricia's life-time of accolades such as being the first female recruiter for the National Guard of MA & the 2nd black flight attendant to be hired, and much more!

Guest Kristen McCosh!

Governor Healey announces commuter rail discounts ahead of major events, Ayanna Pressley hosts roundtable discussions in Allston-Brighton about new Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program legislation, PAX East Boston 2026, Boston Road Runners 5k All-Female race for Women's History Month & survivors of domestic violence, interview with Denella Clark (President & CEO, Boston Arts Academy Foundation) about being honored at The Urban College of Boston's Leadership Awards & more.

In this episode of The Robe Life, The Robe Guy discusses his use of hearing aids and the funny and awkward moments his hearing loss has caused over the years. He then pivots to talk about his love of all things Lego and his favorite Lego sets, before wrapping up with a preview of what's to come in future episodes of The Robe Life.

Cuban Mic hosts a special show with three special guests: three generations with their own perspectives to share on the Cuban revolution and escaping political persecution. Georgina Chirino (previous union leader and revolutionary), Momma G, and Kiele Cabrera take us on a journey through time and tribulations. Georgina shares her experiences as an organizer for labor rights during the Cuban revolution in the 1960's along with some historical details often left out of textbooks when it comes to US/Cuban relations dating back as far as the USA's own revolution.

Host David Halbert speaks to guests Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq. (President & CEO, The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts) and Kade Crockford (Dir. of Technology & Justice Programs, ACLU of Massachusetts). Rahsaan shares the Urban League's mission to remove barriers to social and economic opportunity, and to empower the African American community. Kade discusses the history and present-day mission of ACLU of Massachusetts to advocate for stronger civil rights and liberties. Learn about how civil rights, bodily autonomy, and more are affected by modern technology and tech companies, and how the ACLU is litigating against misuses of information like location tracking and license plate reader data.

Join Dale and Tim for a Valentine's Day dinner consisting of a cheese crabmeat appetizer, oven-fried chicken, roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes, and chocolate mousse. Ep.# 257 PSA Free!

Haywood Fennell talks about how veterans are an overlooked and underused community resource. He discusses problems with the Massachusetts CORI law, as well as youth literacy rates. Haywood also discusses the upcoming production from the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Company, Harlem Renaissance Revisited With a Gospel Flavor.

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Teresa Larkin (Exec. Dir., Your Options Medical) about the MA state abortions data, tele-health consultation stats, the percentage of chemical abortions to total abortions, the percentage of adverse reactions, non-MA residents making up more of the total of abortions in MA, the prescription of abortion drugs without in-person medical visits, health insurance coverage, & more.

No Kings Rally at Boston Common, Mayor Wu & the Office of Youth Employment & Engagement introduce Future Boss website for youth seeking paid summer work opportunities, 3rd Anniversary of Mel King's passing honored at the South End Brunch Club, interview with Brian Tamm about the 23rd Independent Film Festival Boston.