WBCA Podcasts

Rochelle talks about answering the call of God and continuing to worship during times of hardship. She also lays out steps to reconnect with God when feeling disconnected from your purpose, such as reading scripture, connecting with the Christian community, reflecting on what God has already done in your life, and more.

Ken Meyers interviews guest Stephen Sawicki about his book "Teach Me To Kill", Stephen's background and what lead him to write the book, the strange truths of the Pam Smart case and the murder of her husband, what's next for Stephen, & more!

Welcome Home Initiative for new homeowners in Dorchester, Seniors Health & Wellness programming at Elk Center in West Roxbury, interview with Chad Hassey, Dir. of Operations for The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, about their summer programming and job opportunities for teens.

Join Dale and Cheryl as they make some gravy and cook two turkey breasts, one in the oven and one on the grill! Ep.318 PSA Free!

Brendan O'Connell invites Scot Fischbach (Exec. Dri., National Right to Life Committee) to the show to discuss the Medina vs Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Supreme Court ruling, commemorating the 3rd anniversary of the Dobbs decision and its effects for Right to Life, the One Big Beautiful Bill ending tax payer funding of the abortion industry, the FDA reviewing mifepristone, designating June as "Life" Month, & more.

MBTA fallout prompting rescue, Boston heat emergency, common power outages in Boston, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center renamed in honor of Mayor Menino, Boston's Safe Shopping Initiative to detour shop-lifting increase, Upcoming Summer Events, report from the Charles River Jazz Festival.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the importance of appearance and its relation to how one feels about themselves, beauty standards for women and related discourse, and the need for significant representation from multiple political parties in Suffolk County and Massachusetts.

Larry Higginbottom opines further on illegal immigration, how America doesn't owe immigrants anything over what it owes its citizens, taxpayer money supporting immigrants, Boston not keeping track of immigration funding, the failure of immigration enforcement in the past decades, the Democratic party designed to keep black people poor, & more.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Talia Whyte, worker-owner at the Rozzie Bound Co-op Bookstore, a community-owned bookstore that promotes literacy and freedom of speech. Talia shares how a cooperative works, explains what community-owners and consumer-owners are, and discusses the importance of reading. Learn about how you can support independent book stores in the midst of book bannings, tariffs, and other threats. To find out about upcoming events at Rozzie Bound, you can visit rozziebound.com

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon interview Dr. Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim and Dr. Carine Sauvignon about implementing a Black Studies Associate's Degree at Massasoit Community College. This episode continues the conversation in a series highlighting the importance of Black Studies in academia and their development. The doctors join our hosts to inform us of their efforts, along with many others in higher education, to meet with students at the intersection of academic development and social justice issues. There is a phenomenal opportunity to impact the future of our communities through an education on how the black experience contributes to our society and its members-- through history, culture, media, civic engagement, technologies, and much more. Urban empowerment today leads to better urban communities tomorrow and education offers incredible tools to build up our communities. Join the conversation.

Never Give Up heats up this week with a burning question for when things get real. What do you do when your faith gets tired? Host Rochelle Jones is joined by Cassandra Desrosiers to explore ways in which personal faith can be reinvigorated and how to overcome trials of spiritual fatigue. Words of encouragement are offered up by the program where giving up is not an option. Cassandra and Rochelle remind us that faith is strengthened through trials and belief is the way through. Belief calls for new ways of thinking at times and how we feel can be rested by words offered by a higher power. Find ways to silence the noise and rest in the ways of faith without fear.

Guest long-time radio veteran Nancy Quill!

After two years of renovations, the Condon Swimming Pool reopens in South Boston. Mayor Wu fights for better summer learning programmings like the Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Dorchester. Hear an interview with Nicole Stewart, Executive Director from Boston CASA, an organization that recruits, trains, and supports court-appointed special advocate volunteers for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. Hear a brief segment from the celebration of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday at the Massachusetts State House.

Jazz guitarist Fred Woodard visits the studio to tell us about the Dudley Jazz Festival. This free festival, now in its 9th year, will feature Donna McElroy, Temidayo Balogun, Fred Woodard, and Kurtis Rivers. It's from 12-6pm at the Mary Hannon Playground, 621 Dudley St, Dorchester. Learn what inspired Fred to start this festival, and how he works year-round to make jazz more accessible to everyone in Boston.

You can't change if you can't change your thinking. Haywood Fennell hosts fellow podcaster Gus Beverly, of Evolve And Resolve, who joins The Other Page Radio to share some words of encouragement with the audience. Gus tells us about his transition through trials with addiction to the evolution of being a creator for a program focused on helping youth overcome the struggles of modern society. The streets are learning grounds with experiences too large to bear for many but some learn to see through life's lessons and look inside to find the catalysts for change. That change requires trust that can be hard to find if you don't look in the right places, specially within ourselves. Gus Beverly and our host, Haywood Fennell, venture the path and let us know we are not alone in the battle for self-improvement. Clear through the noise on The Other Page Radio.

Guests Chris Faraone (Boston Institute for Non-Profit Journalism) & Anthony Davis Jr. (Founder and CEO, The Davis System, LLC.).

Brendan O'Connell is joined by Mackenzie Ayers, a social media specialist from Kansans for Life, who discusses the fundamentals of using social media to amplify the pro-life message. Ayers details the importance of knowing your audience, branding, messaging, data tracking, and maintaining accurate supporter lists. She also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of different forms of social media outreach, including short-form video content, mass emailing, podcasting, and digital ads.

Independence Day celebrations at 2025 Harbor Fest, Chinatown Main Street Festival, interview with Boston Public Library President David Leonard about renaming the Nubain Sq. BPL Roxbury Branch Library to The Shaw Roxbury Branch memorializing late great journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw.

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses his views on the outrageous amount of money the country has spent on immigration in the past decades, America prioritizing illegal immigrants over its own citizens, Boston not keeping records of its immigration spending, taxpayers funding a slush fund in the name of immigration, black Americans being undermined by their own politicians, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Jurassic World: Rebirth", "40 Acres", "Tatami", and "Hot Milk". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of July 7th - 11th, 2025.

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon interview Dr. Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim and Dr. Carine Sauvignon about implementing a Black Studies Associate's Degree at Massasoit Community College.

C'est La Vie! is a show where we meet life where it's at with our host, Brooklyn Ang. The themes to this week's topics are protecting your heart and guarding your space. "Words have power" remains a powerful statement and our host warns of ways we fan our flames and make some room to breathe. Discernment and conscious choices in life are essential to who you are and life as we make it-- as changes come your way mind the flow. Join your girl Brooklyn Ang to set the tone and tune into your higher vibrations on Mondays. Music by Raz B & Miguel.

Host Sebra B. and guest Melanie Sturrup, RDH talk about dental health and hygiene and how you teeth are a vital part to keeping you body healthy.

Host Sebra B. and guest Melanie Sturrup, RDH talk about dental health and hygiene and how you teeth are a vital part of keeping you body healthy.

The Other Page Radio is all about helping the people, among them U.S. Veterans. Playwright, novelist, poet and U.S. Veteran Ed Bullins is celebrated for his works and contributions to the artistic community and American culture. The Harlem Renaissance is revisited and our host Haywood Fennell introduces us to some of its great contributors in theatre and music. Veterans' viewpoints on veterans' needs and services are voiced and request better representation in today's culture and the current political landscape. Recovery and its struggles are validated though thankfulness and humility towards those that lend a hand to safety once we realize we don't have to do it alone. With music by Chappella Rabess.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious wild rice casserole.

Host Rachel Miselman addresses those in politics and those running for office, and discusses those who lack necessary skills, those who treat people as stupid, and those who talk too much.

Guest Angela McConney, President of the MA Bar Foundation and Commissioner to the Civil Service Commission.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Antonia Edwards about the specific meaning of Juneteenth, Boston's Reparations Task Force, and more. Antonia discusses terms such as Foundational Black Americans and American Descendants of Slaves and the importance of distinguishing the histories of particular groups, as well as the need to use the term 'American Freedmen' when advocating for legislation surrounding reparations. Domingos Darosa calls into the show to discuss the state of Boston and his mayoral run.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "F1: The Movie", "M3GAN 2.0", "Bride Hard", "Materialists", and "Art for Everybody". Mr. Burke also runs down some of the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of June 30th - July 4th, 2025.

Host Brooklyn Ang shares a "sizzling tale" sent to her: what happens when a mother gets involved with a daughter's ex?

2025 Pizza Festival, South End Brunch Club honors Mel King, Greater Boston Food Bank's annual state-wide Food Access Report, interview with co-curator Tess Lukey about the Triennial 2025 "The Exchange".

Moriah Phillips and Seba Molnar stop by the studio to discuss the Boston Jazz Foundation and the 5th Annual Charles River Jazz Festival at the Herter Park Amphitheater in Allston, July 12th 2025. For more information: bostonjazzfoundation.org/crjf

Cuban Mic speaks to Alian Collazo about the upcoming play The Walls Got Ears at the Doral Cultural Arts Center in Miami, as well as Alian's experience growing up in Cuba and fleeing the country with his mother at just eight years old.

Join Dale, Cheryl, and their special guest Blaine Deutscher as they make cake in a cup and some delicious chicken wings.

WBCA 102.9FM's winning submission to the Alliance For Community Media's 2025 Hometown Media Awards Overall Excellence in Community Radio category! 2025 HOMETOWN MEDIA AWARDS The Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media

Rachel Miselman discusses her opinions on recent political violence, including the Minnesota lawmaker shootings and the incident in which Ohio Congressman Max Miller was run off of the road while driving. Miselman then pivots to talk about taking pride in whatever you do, regardless of perceived status or importance. Finally, Miselman talks about the rising cost of living and declining quality of life in Massachusetts.

Larry Higginbottom discusses the recent ICE controversies, the lie of a black & brown coalition & alliance, remittances sent from immigrants in the U.S. to their home countries, the meaning of ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves) and the distinction between other black populations, and more.

Sharon Hinton invites Judith Foster to the show to discuss the history of Juneteenth and its purpose, the health & wellness benefits of nature, the H.E.R.O. Nurturing Center, some causes of poor health in black communities and how to combat it, how policy effects local healthy food choices, the Speak For The Trees organization, gentrification & gerrymandering, Bill S.791 Making Nature Prescriptive Act, & much more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Elio", "28 Years Later", "The Life of Chuck", and "Sister Midnight". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of Jun 23rd - 27th, 2025.

In this installment of Urban Empowerment Today, Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon discuss AI. They talk about the jobs it will take away and create, tools you can use to start learning about artificial intelligence, and the importance of staying up-to-date with technology.

This week's episode of C'est La Vie offers strong words of encouragement-- an opportunity for discussion on being elevated by the elements to confidence with Brooklyn Ang. Our host shares her experience as a confident woman and how people take offense to another's confidence and self-esteem. Do not be discouraged by difficult times and disparaging words. Open up to available supports within you while expressing your vision. Shine your light and don't be dimmed when darkness surrounds you. Music by Lost Cat.

Rochelle Jones & Sister Queen Shaw talk about a program called "Ms. Beauty’s Walking In Love & Purpose " a youth leadership program allowing students to discover their purpose and move boldly in faith.

The misconceptions behind the effects of aging are explored. Sebra comments on the impact aging members of the community have in society and how members continue to contribute through a multitude of ways. Health topics are addressed as overall wellness is redefined.

Juneteenth Celebration, Battle of Bunker Hill Ceremony, interview with Monica Vohra MD, MPH, of DOTHouse Health Center & Health Equity Compact about the yearly meeting at Health Equity Summit and equality in healthcare.

Cuban Mic reflects the current state of Cuba with Ivette Dominguez, Who share her stories of Cuba as well as experiences of protests and revolution through art.

Host Haywood Fennell Sr. talks about the numerous and important history of African American Veterans and the affront "The Dark House formally The White House" commits trying to erase that history.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some corndog shrimp and a delicious chicken salad! Ep.# 314 PSA Free!

Life Matters host Brendan O'Connell continues his conversation with Jessica Vaughan. Jessica Vaughan is the director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies. Vaughn shares her views towards migratory policies as an issue of national interest, as opposed to a human rights or civil issue. Immigration is scrutinized under the scopes of national security, fiscal demand and labor concern. Current actions taken by Donald Trump as President and rulings against these by district courts are placed in question as a constitutional crisis arises. The results of Trump's actions are assessed in terms of their effectiveness at the border with immigration, drug contraband and human trafficking. Other topics on governance are discussed including the use of English uniquely as the official language of the U.S.