WBCA Podcasts

Haywood Fennell talks about attending the inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu, the importance of veterans as an underused community resource, and admonishes the current presidential administration for how they have treated veterans. Haywood also discusses going from being homeless (but not hopeless) to leading community initiatives, including opening the General Gourdin and African American Veterans Memorial, as well as launching the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Company in 1997. He also encourages listeners to call Robert Santiago, Commissioner of Veterans' Services for the City of Boston.

Join Dale and Cheryl for two delicious pies and another special diabetic dessert! Ep.# 345 PSA Free!

Game 7 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Kelly Rink at the Conte Forum on the campus of Boston College. U10 Girls Allston-Brighton vs. Parkway.

Game 6 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. Bantam AA Hyde Park vs. Allston-Brighton.

Game 5 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. PeeWee A Parkway vs. Allston-Brighton.

Game 4 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. U12 Girls Allston-Brighton vs. Charlestown.

Game 3 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. PeeWee AA South Boston vs. Hyde Park.

Wanda Franz, Ph.D., is a Developmental Psychologist and Professor Emerita of Child Development in the division of Family and Consumer Sciences at West Virginia University and is president of the Monongalia County Chapter of West Virginians For Life. Host Brendan O'Connell and Dr. Franz discuss West Virginia politics on pro-life issues including the use of abortion pills, women's health issues, the abortion industry and FDA regulations.

At her second term inauguration, Mayor Michelle Wu reflects on her past term and envisions a thriving future for the City. Inauguration celebrations include "Glide Into Community: Joy on Ice", with Mayor Wu and family joining Bostonians on the Frog Pond for a day of free skating. Learn about Library Lion, a musical coming to the Calderwood Pavilion, in a conversation with Karin Sharav Zalkind, co-founder and executive director of Adam Theater.

Game 2 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. Squirt AA Parkway vs. Charlestown.

Game 1 of 11. Coverage of the Mayor's Cup 2025 Hockey Tournament from the Walter Brown Arena at Boston University. Squirt A South Boston vs. Allston-Brighton.

Host Rachel Miselman opines upon the Boston City Council President election, quality of candidates, Lydia Edwards & Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy & Gabriela Coletta Zapata, John Deaton, & more.

Host Lucy Rivera invites her guest, Boston University's Professor Steve Marx, to talk about what makes an organization into a corporation and how to officially set one up.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reveals what he believes to be the Best and Worst films of 2026. He starts off with the Best, and ends with the Worst.

Host Linda Solomon invites James Watson to the show to discuss what imprisonment takes from a person, the lasting psychological toll of long term incarceration, & the struggles of reentry.

Rochelle Jones welcomes 2026 and inspires listeners to arise and keep moving.

In our first episode, DJ Mehdward and Megan Bent, artist, educator, and Gallery Communications Manager at Open Door Arts, discuss the Open Door Gallery, Open Door Arts' gallery solely for disabled artists inside the Worcester Art Museum.

Guest Ed Robertson!

Ty hosts a thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Ciiphus from Madison Park and Tommy from WBCA. Tune in for medieval holiday excitement!

Guest Ed Robertson (2022 interview)

Welcome to What If?, a show where you can let your imagination fly, think about different scenarios, and change people's perspective on certain topics. This week's topic: phones. What would the world be like without any phones? If you could only make one phone call ever, who would you call? What would you trade your phone for? All this and more on What If?, hosted by Anthony from Madison Park High School.

A look back at the top stories, interviews, and performances from BNN News in 2025: Part 2!

Haywood Fennell talks about US military presence in Venezuela, the experience of the military and the trauma it can cause, becoming a veteran, how addiction comes about, how veterans are an overlooked and underused community resource, Tri-Ad Veterans League's new art exhibit "The Forgotten Heroes" at the Strand Theater in Dorchester, the Mayor of Cambridge Denise Simmons's activism, possible uses for Fort Devens, and more.

Join Dale and Cheryl as Dale prepares a delicious turkey!

A look back at the top stories, interviews, and performances from BNN News in 2025!

Rachel Miselman discusses the Massachusetts Republican Party, Candace Owens, her issues with Islamism, and what's really important when running for office.

Larry Higginbottom discusses his belief that immigrants to America should not receive benefits from taxpayers, and that ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) are left in the lurch.

Cliff Dublin AKA Sal Manella of the Anti-Chemical Straight Jackets visits the WBCA studio to discuss his love of punk rock and drag racing, living with OCD, and his hopes for the future of his music. Plus, he performs his songs "Ya I've Got OCD, Don't You Pick On Me" and "Break Up With Your Boyfriend And Get A Divorce" live!

Sharon Hinton speaks to longtime friend and fellow radio producer Eddie Neal. They discuss how he came up in the industry, his interview with artists including Will Smith, Flavor Flav, and Herbie Hancock. Plus, learn about Eddie's shows Your Saturday Groove and 80s Flashback on iSoulBoston. He also shares advice for getting started in radio.

Linda Solomon continues her conversation with Al Lewis. They discuss Inward Journey's Underground Railroad Odyssey Training, a reenactment of the experience of slavery as a way to understand personal and generational trauma.

On this edition of Never Give Up, Rochelle Jones focuses on God's divine protection & hedge by giving examples from scriptures such as Ecclesiastics 10:8, I Job, Luke 10:19, Proverbs, & more.

Guest Sarah Coffin, Coordinator, Alumni Relations & Team Curator for the Boston Redsox! 2022 Interview.

Ken Meyer speaks with Boston Red Sox Curator Sarah Coffin! 2021 Interview.

Massachusetts state leaders and citizens show their support for Somali-Americans and immigrants in the wake of derogatory comments by Donald Trump. City officials and civil rights advocates defend Boston's housing policies following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's accusation that the City discriminates against white residents in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Plus, an interview with Glenn Williams, BNN Media's general manager, about BNN history and how he got involved, including hosting It's All About Arts for 23 years.

Robert Moran talks about how to apply to Boston AgeStrong's Expanding Engagement Grant. For more information: https://www.boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/age-strong-2026-expanding-engagement-grant-opportunity

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious Halloween treat, black cat cookies! Ep.# 343 PSA Free!

Mothers for Justice and Equality bring holiday joy to families through its 10th-annual Christmas Toy Giveaway. Locals share how they're celebrating Christmas this year at Boston Common. Plus, an interview and live performance from local musician Charlie Jay of CJ Honey!

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the Republican Party on the state and national level, recent negative interactions with local Republican politics, receiving support from Democrats despite being Republican herself, the need for organization & recruitment for the right in MA, thoughts on Trump & Candace Owens, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom describes illegal immigration as America's Trojan Horse, the lack of immigration enforcement for the past 40-50 years until recently, expecting allegiance to America while embracing multiculturalism, replacing the black community and employment with cheap labor from south of the border, large remittance back to other countries proves disloyalty to the US, immigration as a corporate tactic to cut costs also proves companies' disloyalty to the US, rampant immigration fraud & illegitimate credentials, & much more.

The Dumb Blondes Christmas Special, featuring the Three Wise Brunettes! We discuss holiday stories and traditions, whether blondes have more fun, our favorite holiday movies, and more!

Host Lucy Rivera invites her guest, Ambassador Robert A. Sherman, to discuss his work as a Lawyer and his lengthy career providing legal support to those in need.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Oh. What. Fun.", "Merv", "My Secret Santa", and "Eternity". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of December 14th - 19th, 2025.

Linda Solomon speaks to Al Lewis, co-founder of Inward Journey, an African-American council that addresses the generational trauma of slavery. They discuss approaches to healing trauma and brain damage, and the process of leaving the "mental plantation."

Deborah Shariff presents a segment called "Who Got the Credit," discusses brilliant black individuals who were not given proper credit for their work. Learns stories about Lydia Johnson, Alice August Ball, Vivian Thomas, Garrett Morgan, and more.

C'est La Vie and Brooklyn Ang invite guest May Vaughn, Executive Director of Girls' LEAP, a Roxbury resident strengthening communities and empowering young people as an experienced nonprofit leader. Girls' LEAP teaches girls and non-binary youth in the community self-esteem, speaking up for themselves and ways of protecting themselves. Topics in the conversation include self-esteem and representation, parenting, social media and its influence.

Sebra Barcuis hosts Renee Lacroix-Tejeda--Marketing Director of World Financial Group-- and Uranie Lacroix-Vieux--licensed financial professional and registered nurse-- in episode two of recognizing Alzheimer Awareness Month and Caregiver Awareness Month. The topics covered focus on financial literacy involved with caregiving and long-term care planning.

Ken Meyer interviews Gordon Edes!

Welcome to What If?, a show where you can let your imagination fly, think about different scenarios, and change people's perspective on certain topics. This week's topic: environment and travels. What if you were stranded on a deserted island with only one item? What if it was colder than normal in your environment? If typically cold and hot environments suddenly reversed, where would you travel? All this and more on What If?, hosted by Anthony with special guest Ciiphus from Madison Park High School.