WBCA Podcasts

Sebra B. welcomes Dr. Angela Jamal back for a part 2 episode to discuss the healing arts, her books on health & mindfulness for teens & teachers, the effects of stress & how to combat it, studying & applying acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine, & much more!

With the opening of a new apartment building in Dorchester, Heading Home helps families move from shelters into permanent apartments. The Oak Square YMCA hosts a community conversation on ending the isolation epidemic. The Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) hosts its 23rd annual artist showcase at Brighton Music Hall, with words from bands Park National and Glasshouse. Hear an interview with Donald Haynesworth, career coach at MassHire and JVS Boston, about how these programs help people who have faced incarceration, homelessness, and substance abuse with reentering the workforce.

Willie P. invites Dawn Simmons, 2023 Elliot Norton Award winning director, to the show to discuss working for Stage Source, her 2nd theater company The Front Porch Arts Collective, learning to be a director & her influences, the importance of working as a team, plays that she has written & produced, advice for those wanting to become directors, becoming Artistic Dir. of SpeakEasy Stage company, & more!

Cuban Mic speaks to Rosa María Payá, a Cuban human rights and democracy activist. They discuss Night Is Not Eternal (2024), a documentary following her activism, as well as her father Oswaldo Payá, a political activist who opposed the Cuban Communist Party and is believed to have been killed by the Cuban government. They also discuss recent protests in Cuba, the reason for Cuban-Americans' increasing support for the Republican Party, as well as Cuba Decide, an initiative to change the nation's political system.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a tasty, freezer friendly chicken noodle casserole bake! Ep.#307 PSA Free!

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, former Dist. 7 City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Tito Jackson joins us to talk about his successful business and his thoughts on the upcoming Dist. 7 Council race. Then, journalist Yawu Miller joins us to talk about the launch of his new online news publication The Flipside and its Boston political coverage.

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Dave C. Reardon Ph.D. (Founder & Director, The Elliot Institute) about the negative mental effects of abortion, dishonesty of pro-abortion studies, USAID as policy to encourage abortion & depopulation in developing countries, the dangers of mail-ordered abortion pills, & more.

Project Bread Walk for Hunger at Boston Common, Wake Up the Earth Festival in Jamaica Plain, Student Visa problems, Ben & Jerry's & Autism Eats Ice Cream Giveaway for Autism Awareness Month.

Just in time for National Bike Month, Allyson McCalla, Shero of the Newport (RI) chapter of Black Girls Do Bike and director of operations of Bike Newport visits The Suite. She shares her enthusiasm for cycling and may just inspire you to hop on your bike and go for a spin! It’s just like riding a bike, after all!

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses the end of the 2nd reconstruction for ADOS & American blacks, the cutting of social & civil programs under the Trump administration, how these programs were meant to benefit blacks but were blanketed to all minorities, how there is no longer a lid to occupations for ADOS, & more.

This episode continues the diplomacy series, this time featuring special guest Tiago Araújo, the Consul General of Portugal in Boston.

Sharon Hinton invites author Denise Cosby to the show to discuss her book "Murder at Harvard's Kirkland House: A Mother's Worst Nightmare", her non-profit organization Just-in-Time, the loss of her son & inspiration for writing the book, details of the murder case, helping people make better decisions & heal from the loss of a loved one, & more.

In this episode of WBCA Presents we join BNN's intern Paul Pesa as we speak with poet and artist Cat Clover. We'll dive into how artforms like poetry have helped guide her life journey, while she graces us with performances of her original poetry and songs.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Thunderbolts*", "The Surfer", "The Shrouds", "The Legend of Ochi", and "Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of some of the movies subject to being released into theaters on May 9th, 2025.

Host Rochelle Jones uses scripture such as Psalms & Corinthians to encourage listeners during times of hardship & how to endure through struggles.

Host Sebra B. focuses on the impact of stress with her guest Doctor Angela Jamal an advocate of yoga, mindfulness and a holistic approach to life dealing with the impacts of stress.

The Base & Yawkey Foundation celebrate new headquarters The Yawkey Urban Sports Complex, Boston Office of Returning Citizens, Interview with Element Care CEO Douglas Thompson about the organization's senior care services & more.

Cuban Mic and special guest Kiel continue to discuss a range of topics, including Cuban history and political ideology in this part 2 episode.

Haywood Fennell speaks to Rosalyn Elder about the life of Malcolm X and the upcoming Boston Community Read-a-thon of the Autobiography of Malcolm X to celebrate his 100th birthday. The vent is May 17-18 at the Bruce Bolling Building. For more information: malcolmxreadathonboston.com

Join Dale and Cheryl for some jalapeño pickles and pico de gallo! Ep.# 306 PSA Free!

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, we'll talk with former state senator Dianne Wilkerson, who has some advice for candidates running to succeed recently indicted District 7 City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson. Then on the second half, community activist Domingos DaRosa joins us to talk about his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Boston.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Jill Jorgenson (Exec. Dir., Clearway Clinic) about how she became involved with the Pro Life movement, how she became involved with Clearway Clinic, the services Clearway provides, the Clinic being vandalized, the besmirching of pregnancy care centers by the Healey administration, the benefits of ultrasound for pregnancy, & more.

Hundreds celebrate Japanese culture at Japan Festival Boston. The 2025 Boston Comics in Color Festival spotlights stories where everyone can see themselves represented. Hear an interview with Megumi Stohs Lewis, violinist and co-artistic director of the Sheffield Chamber Players, which will be performing the program "Common Ground" at the Pao Arts Center in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the importance of ensuring that people are properly educated about the Holocaust, her disagreement with those who draw parallels between the Nazi regime and the Israeli government, and her strong belief that we need to learn more about one another.

Host Larry Higginbottom shares his belief that ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) should pursue high-income skills to get ahead.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Accountant 2", "Sinners", "The Amateur", "The King of Kings", and "The Encampments". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of April 27th - May 2nd, 2025.

Hosts Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon discuss the topic of fighting forward, lessons from fearless leaders.

Host Rochelle Jones discusses Psalms 103 & God as a healer, trusting God & standing on His Word, Mark 11:22-24 & other scripture emphasizing faith in God, & more.

Ken Meyer speaks with WGBH and WBZ anchor and Executive Editor Joe Mathieu before he moves to Bloomberg!

Earth Day in Boston & Climate Change, Gund Kwok Lion Dance Troupe, interview with President of 2Life Communities Lizbeth Heyer.

Cuban Mic and a special guest Kiel discuss a range of topics, including Cuban history and political ideology.

Join Dale, Cheryl, and a special studio audience for some deviled eggs, some Texas beer bread, and some delicious microwave banana nut bread.

On the first half, guest Marty Walz, Interim Executive Director for Boston Municipal Research Bureau. Then on the second half, guest Greg Maynard Executive Director of the Boston Policy Institute.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Katie Glenn Daniel (Director of Legal Affairs, SBO Pro Life) about how she became involved in the Pro-Life movement, current news on Capital Hill regarding defunding the abortion industry, tax payer money wastefully funding Planned Parenthood, Pro-Choice outspending Pro-Life, The Comstock Act, & more.

The Boston Public Garden's Swan Boats reopen for the season, with Mayor Michelle Wu and operators the Paget family on the first ride. The Annual Veteran's Brunch celebrates and informs veterans as they transition into civilian life. Penny Austen, executive director at ThinkGive, discusses how her organization empowers youth through social-emotional learning (SEL).

Host Larry Higginbottom addresses people who have recently suggested re-segregating, and urges them to remember the flaws and horrors of segregation and the Jim Crow era. Larry shares his view that African Americans do not have the wealth and infrastructure to separate. He encourages listeners to speak to their elders about what life was like during segregation.

On this episode of Ancestor Chat, my guest shares her surprising results after testing at 23andMe. Join me as she shares her story of discovering a close relative and what unfolded after the discovery.

Sharon Hinton welcomes guests to call into her live show, including Antonia Edwards & mayoral candidate Domingos Darosa. She discusses topics such as upcoming events and guests, updates on reparations & The Reparations Task Force, Solidarity Engagement Group & American Freedmen, Darosa's campaign for Boston Mayor, issues & solutions for Mass & Cass, the state of business and entrepreneurship in Boston, public transportation & safety, & more!

Jeff Stewart joins the show to spotlight the legacy of the Boston Screenwriters Group, a group founded by host Deborah Shariff in 2010.

Special guest Sister Tammy joins Rochelle Jones to discuss the word.

Guest Nate Greenberg, former PR Director for the Boston Bruins!

On One Boston Day, Mayor Wu, city officials, and victims' families walked down Boylston Street and laid wreaths in commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. Betty Greene, a champion for housing in Jackson Square, is remembered in the naming of the Betty Greene Apartments. Hear an interview with Dr. Imari Jeffries, CEO and president of the Embrace Boston, about an upcoming 60th anniversary celebration of the 1965 Freedom Rally.

Host Haywood Fennell Sr. and Guest Blackbird share poetry and the effects of creativity and the healing power creating has. as well as shed a bright spotlight on veterans.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious fish! Ep.# 304 PSA Free!

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz joins us to talk about the Commonwealth's FY26 budget in lieu of Trump administration cuts in federal funding. Then, on the second half, longtime Boston political strategist Joyce Ferriabough joins us to talk about the field forming in the race for the District 7 Boston City Council seat, in the wake of Councilor Fernandez-Anderson's pending plea deal and resignation.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Jean Marshall (Pardoned Pro-Life Prisoner of Conscience) about how she became involved with the Pro-Life movement, her training in non-violent techniques for Operation Rescue, organizing buses for the March for Life, Red Rose Rescues, her experience being arrested for violating the FACE Act & then later being pardoned, the BAIP Act, & more.

Citizenship Day at the Reggie Lewis Center, Webster Finance Lab & Education Center at the Paul R. Mclaughlin Youth Center Dorchester, Achilles International Adaptive Sports & Fashion Show, upcoming Spring Events in Boston.

Host Rachel Miselman speaks about the need for candidates for office to be well-informed and well-intentioned. She shares her view that the quality of life in Boston is sub-par. In particular, Rachel discusses the cost of living. Also discussed: Boston City Councillor Tania Fernandes Anderson and MA State Representative Chris Flanagan.

Larry Higginbottom discusses how money by itself is not power, younger generations have less power to effect laws & policies, using money more for consumption than power, pursuing consumption displayed by pop culture, growing up wealthy vs. growing up poor & becoming wealthy & uneducated about wealth, & more.

Sharon Hinton invites Heather Cook to the show to discuss the multiple organizations she works for, her background advocating for Tent City & developing it into a non-profit, gentrification hidden under the guise of urban renewal, opinions on the current political landscape, being a woman leader and activist, history of slavery and racism in America, reparations for slavery, & much more.