WBCA Podcasts

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.

Beatdope and Ur Boi Blunt discuss hip hop past, present, and future on the premiere episode of The WorxStation.

A look at Mayor Wu's expanding Boston Family Days program. Former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson discusses his experience with CTE, his decision to donate his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank, and the need for NFL fans to speak up in support of better health support for players. Hear an interview with actor and producer Alison Yueming Qu on what inspired her to found Chuang Stage, Boston's first professional, non-profit Asian-American Theater Company. Alison discusses Chuang's pay-what-you-can model and her belief that access is art, and art is access, as well as the concept of "spatial justice."

Ruby and Tommy welcome Steve Fallon and his incredible new haircut to the program to discuss Clueless, Mean Girls, Taylor Swift, Dancing with the Stars, and other scintillating topics.

Robert B. Moran provides us with information on grant options available to nonprofits in the community looking to support the senior population. The City of Boston's Age Strong Commission offers opportunities for rolling grants to fund projects, small in scale, that serve older adults through essential financial assistance-- be it organizations or community groups. Eligibility requirements are broken down to aid in the acquisition of Age Strong grants as well as priorities when it comes to the supports the city wishes to offer towards social engagement. Other helpful topics include networking opportunities and deadlines that involve Boston's Age Strong Commission efforts to collaborate with organizers in the community.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious pork chops and apple sauce! Ep.# 342 PSA Free!

Joe Heisler speaks to Michael O'Neill, newly elected Executive Director for Boston Private Industry Council, and City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Dr. Joel Brind to the show to discuss the poisoning of our water, contraceptive steroids & drugs in water, how these increase the risk of breast cancer & other cancers, EE2 in water & animals & its effects, aging population & demographic winters, & more.

Mothers for Justice & Equality 3rd annual Balloon Release in Mattapan, Interview with Ayele Shakur, Co-Founder of Campus Without Walls, about the program's origins & process of giving all students access to great courses & technology.

Music Is Healing Radio explores the sounds, voices and places of the music that heals the collective. It is a collective of poets, singers, players of instruments and healers committed to promoting the message of unity through music worldwide. Host, music scholar and cultural worker Kwe wishes to cultivate mind, body, community and spirit as pillars of wellness for the community and its members. Kwe breaks down the inner workings of music as art and how structure and rhythm influence the value we gain from the experience as listeners. In this episode Djembe as a sound, not merely an instrument, is expressed by Malian Master Drummer Moussa Traore. Kwe presents a past interview with Junior Toots who shares his perspective on Black Music and his role as a performer, finding the inspiration to serve the people through music and its blessings. Music holds importance as its gems of wisdom are shared. The history of Africans in America and the growth of American culture resulting from the amalgam is approached as music formulates an evolving language of unity. Meditations after listening are suggested to tune in and communicate with your inner universe.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses what is needed to prevent anti-semitism & discrimination, the state of such in Boston & MA & beyond, Jewish culture demeaned for being associated with success and power, the responsibilities that come with being an American citizen, the idea of "America First" & isolationism, behavioral similarities between the left and right in politics, & more.

Guest Attorney and BU Professor Kevin Hanley!

Sharon Hinton speaks to slam poet and spoken word artist Diamond McMillion. She discusses how she got involved in slam poetry, how our families inspire us, and also performs some of her spoken word.

Linda Solomon shares how unresolved childhood trauma shapes adult health, and how we can process adverse childhood experiences ("ACEs") at any age. Learn how we can better understand ourselves, heal our families, and break cycles to help our future generations.

Host Deborah Shariff offers solutions to breaking under pressure & being overwhelmed by exploring mental resilience. She expresses the importance of adversity & how to face it, how democracy dies with hopelessness, exuding tranquility & choosing how you respond before you react, & much more!

Ken Meyer interviews Gary LaPierre!

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: foods and holidays. What if it was one holiday every day of the year? What if all your favorite foods ceased to exist? What if you could only eat one holiday food for the entire month of December? All this and more on What If?, hosted by Anthony with special guest Ciiphus from Madison Park High School.

Boston City Services Conference, residents react to Freedom to Move Act providing fare-free rides & the state of public transportation, interview with April Strack, executive director of The Collaborative Food Access Hub of the YMCA of Greater Boston, about the Hub's growth & why food access for everyone is so important.

Haywood Fennell talks about supporting veterans, the need to eat healthy foods, and how he overcame discouragement to become a writer. He also discusses an upcoming production from the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program.

Kenneth Murphy - Head of the organization "America Needs "Thatima" joins Brendon to speak historically on Communism and the attempts of breaking Catholic religion, Acts of Reperations, Stance on Pro-Life and the importance of his organization.

New BCYF community center ground breaking in the North End, Logan Airport backups not letting up after Government re-opens, City Councilor Brian Worrell & State Rep. Chris Worrell donate thousands of Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need throughout Boston, interview with Brian Worrell.

Host Rachel Miselman expresses her displeasure with local politicians, sour experiences from her City Council race, impressions of Frank Baker and Aaron Michlewitz, the state of the Republican party in MA, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom speaks to ADOS & black voters about being deceived & exploited by the Democratic Party & black politicians, unjustly using taxpayer money to fund immigration, diverting resources from black communities to immigrants, the ineffectiveness of grassroots activism, avoiding allegiance to any political party without tangibles, & more.

Today on WBCA Producer Spotlight we are joined by the producer & host of Words On Film, Dan Burke! Dan describes his show, provides background on himself and his love for film & radio, shares some of his favorite movies of all time, and gives valuable advice & insight for those wanting to become successful movie critics & radio hosts themselves! Make sure to tune into Words On Film every Monday at 8pm on WBCA. Miss an episode of Words On Film? Head over to wbcaradio.org to listen to past episodes of Words On Film at our podcast platforms!

Lucy Rivera and Grace Brockmeyer discuss the important community law services provided by the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Boston!