WBCA Podcasts

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.

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.

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!

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.

In studio performances, interview, upcoming shows & anime with Dakotah Kennedy and Notebook P on this WBCA Presents!

Host Lucy Rivera and special guest Consul General Arnaldo Minuti celebrate Boston's recent 2024 award "The Capital of Creativity" as well an in depth conversation on the journey and mission of the consul General.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Project Hail Mary", "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come", "They Will Kill You", "Forbidden Fruits", and "Mr. Nobody Against Putin". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of March 30th - April 3rd, 2026.

Host Linda Solomon & guests John & Kayla reflect upon Marcus Garvey, his background, & his contributions to identity, economics, self determination & global unity.

Deborah converses with the 7th generation Roxbury native, multi-faceted independent governor candidate, Ms. Andrea C. James. In this very powerful episode, Ms. James shares her story, life experiences & accolades in her strong pursuit of justice.

All People. One Movement. Inform. Inspire. Empower. Don’t miss this powerful episode featuring Tonia Cummings and Mariah Cajuste, Esq! We’re getting real about women entrepreneurs — the journey, the challenges, and what it truly takes to succeed.

Continuing on the previous episode's topic of "My Temple, My Choice", why over-eating & certain foods should be avoided, the harmfulness of sugar, the system purposely poisoning us with food & sugar, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, foods designed to cause addiction, & much more. Using research & scripture to expound upon these topics.

Host Rochelle Jones & Elder Betty discuss keeping the covenant of God, putting God first, staying hopeful & positive in God, the family formula, & much more.

Host Sebra Barcuis invites guest Valeria Ramdon PhD to the show to discuss minding your health business, Valeria's numerous accolades, making the most of each aspect of your health, health as a state of well-being and not necessarily the absence of disease, maintaining your independence and autonomy into older age, & more.

Guest Ron Della Chiesa! 2023 Interview.

Ken Meyer invites Ron Della Chiesa back to the show to discuss his radio program Strictly Sinatra, experiences with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, Sinatra history, working with the Boston Symphony Orchestra & the Boston Pops, great BSO & Pops conductors, the changing state of radio broadcasting, great old-time radio shows, & more!

Guest Ron Della Chiesa!

On this episode of The WorxStation, BeatDope and Ur_boi_Blunt discuss the latest news on the A.I. issue in the music business. From DeepFake Ai generated songs being taken down by Sony, to the Ai Framework being designed by the gov't.

Boston becomes first major US city ensuring AI education & training in public schools for teachers & students, PowerCorps Boston Green Industry Workforce Development 2026 graduating class, BIPOC women's gathering addresses new report by Boston Women's Fund & The Center for Women & Politics & Public Policy at UMass Boston finding that less than 1% of non-profits in Boston explicitly serve women and girls of color, interview with Mayra I. Negrón-Roche about IBA's Early Education Program combining bilingual learning & flexible care & income base pricing to support families of all backgrounds.

In this premiere episode of Robe Life, find out what the Robe Guy has in store for you. "Robe Life," when you're sitting around in your bathrobe, is a time for relaxation, reflection, and comedy. Today, Robe Guy muses about his recent home improvement projects.

Cuban Mic speaks to Kelly Ford, executive director of the new Methuen Youth & Community Center. Kelly shares her story of moving from New Jersey to Boston with "500 dollars and a dream." She also discusses where she gets her inspiration to teach and be a motivational speaker, and her faith in Jesus.

Robert Moran shares advice for replacing big donors that leave, and asking current donors to give more. Tips include creating donor categories, organizing dinner parties, and helping donors visualize their impact.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Superbowl snack! Ep.# 256 PSA Free!

Host Mary Tamer & guests John Fitzgerald (Boston City Councilor, Dist. 3) & Lisa Lazare (Exec. Dir., Educators for Excellence).

Boston's urban gardeners and farmers share knowledge and plant seeds at the 50th Annual Gardener's Gathering. Ayanna Pressley and Hakeem Jeffries address the importance of continuing to fund the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about Team IMPACT, a non-profit that connects children facing serious illness with college sports teams, in an interview with Maura Ambrose, national director of development. You'll also hear about the upcoming Team IMPACT Game Day Gala.

Host Rachel Miselman speaks on the need for qualified leadership in the Commonwealth, the importance of well-informed voting in strength, inauthentic local politicians, questionable use of campaign money, & more.

Larry Higginbottom shares his perspective that people have only recently started speaking out against ICE, and that democrats are demonizing ICE to rally support as the midterms approach.