WBCA Podcasts

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Michael Hichborn (Founder & President, Lepanto Institute) about reducing USAID, The National Catholic Register's defense of USAID, USAID's push to create globalist infrastructure & U.N. global governance system within impoverished areas, their goals to reduce population and implement family planning, how reducing population stifles economic growth, organizations funded by USAID, NGO's funneling money, and more.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses progressivism and her issues with it, and how the Republican party has failed to respond progressive narratives.

On tonight's show, Larry Higginbottom speaks his mind. He discusses the need to read more, and how people are becoming more easily swayed by political deception as well as lacking financial literacy. He also shares his disapproval with money being spent on services for undocumented immigrants in Boston as a sanctuary city. Larry also talks about how in a free market, the only way to succeed is to possess high-income skills.

Host Sharon Hinton invites guest Andre Barnes (HBCU Director, NumbersUSA) to the show to discuss recent immigration & deportation policies & news, his books including "Back of The Hiring Line", the history of African Americans migrating out of the south to escape sharecropping & close the wealth gap, his work with NumbersUSA to reform immigration legislation & how it recently lead him to Boston, the effects of immigration population boom on US communities, the origins of workers unions in denying African Americans jobs, the depression of black wealth, & much more!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Black Bag", "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie", "September 5", and "No Other Land". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to be released into theaters for the week of March 17th - 21st, 2025.

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon discuss developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Learn about some of the wealthiest African Americans in our country's history, from A. G. Gaston to David Steward. They also discuss boycotts of Amazon, Nestle, Walmart, General Mills, and more. Additionally, they talk about how you can use artificial intelligence in entrepreneurial endeavors.

Host Rochelle Jones discusses making Jesus the center of your heart, Romans 4:18-22, using your faith & obedience in God to never give up, the power & immersion of the word of God, Ephesians 10:18 & the importance of prayer, & more!

Ken Meyer interviews Trey Shupert about the perks of growing up with his father Bill Shupert (former WBZ program director), memories of some of the celebrities & sports stars he was able to meet, Ken working under his father at WBZ, Trey choosing not to break into the broadcasting business, the art of interviewing, & more!

Hundreds gather outside City Hall to support Mayor Wu's congressional testimony regarding sanctuary cities. Women gather at Simmons College for the 47th International Women's Day Breakfast and this year's theme, "Action in Community". Black Excellence on the Hill, hosted by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, honors leaders who are driving change across the state. Mayor Michelle Wu visits Shaw-Taylor Elementary School to read to students in celebration of Reading Across America Week. Advocates and educators gather at the State House on Early Education and Care Advocacy Day to ask legislatures for continued and increased support for children families. Pedro Cruz, Executive Director for the Mayor's Office of Youth Empowerment and Engagement, discusses the office's accomplishments and its goals for the future.

Host Haywood Fennell speaks to Cheryl Wilson, who's in Boston to appear in The Miss Marian Anderson and Friends Project at the Strand Theater on March 15th. She discusses her work as a life coach and a surgery technician, how she has taught others, and even received an honorary Ph.D.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some candy cane cookies and some reindeer treats! Ep.# 295 PSA Free

This week on Talk of the Neighborhoods, State Senator Nick Collins, Host of the annual St.Patrick's Day Breakfast joins us with a preview of this year's roast and parade. Then hard hitting Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld joins us to discuss the upcoming Boston mayoral race and the state of local politics.

Brendan O'Connell interviews Cornelia Kaminski (CEO, ALFA) about Pro-Life issues in Germany, policies surrounding pre-natal testing and selection for Down Syndrome, decreasing birth rates & increasing miscarriage rates in Germany, Planned Parenthood's hold on Europe, IVF in Germany, stopping surrogacy, & more.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the current state of Boston from the Administration at large, Anti-Semitism, and more.

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses his views on sanctuary cities, the shocking costs of sanctuary cities, how Boston doesn't track immigrant status or the money spent, the effect on Boston tax payers, how these policies undermine citizenship, the irresponsible waste of tax payers' money, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reacts to the winners of the 2025 Academy Awards and the 2025 Golden Raspberry Awards.

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon talk about how you can shift your mindset and claim your own financial destiny. They also compare the work and values of two billionaires across time, Mansa Musa and Peter Thiel. Deborah and Linda talk about upcoming consumer boycotts against Amazon and Walmart, as well as the benefits of entrepreneurship.

Host Rochelle Jones analyzes Romans 4:17 & Hebrews 11:3 in light of avoiding a negative mindset, praying positively & learning to see the good in all situations, flipping the script from negative to positive, Mark 11:22-24 & Proverbs 18:21, the consequences of one's words & negative thoughts, & more.

On the first half, Madison Park High School's Coach Harvey is interviewed about his coaching journey, the positive culture of Madison Park, his philosophy & leadership, & what separates a good player from a great one. On the second half, educator and substitute teacher Mr. Mclean is interviewed about his journey as an educator, his experiences across Madison Park, how music and creativity shape the way we learn, balancing academics and vocational training at Madison, & more!

A brunch at City Hall celebrate Black Veterans and their contributions to the United States. Local 7 Iron Workers and community organizations donate essential school supplies to teachers, students, and families.The City of Boston and Boston Age Strong host a series of property tax assistance clinics to help residents over 60 learn what savings they are eligible for. Young Bostonians celebrate Chinese New Year by making paper snake crafts at Boston Public Library's Chinatown Branch. Hear an interview with Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of the Urban College of Boston. Learn about the school's new programming, and its goals to uplift multilingual students and a diverse community of learners.

Willie P. speaks to author Bill Fleming, who co-wrote the new book Troubled Waters. He shares stories from his time as an MBTA transit police officer, from a flood on the Green Line to the chaos surrounding a Grateful Dead concert at The Garden. Plus, he'll tell you the only person who played for the Bruins, the Celtics, and the Red Sox.

Host Haywood Fennell invites guest Sky Darling to the show to discuss her veteran parents, veterans' needs, the Ms. Marian Anderson & Friends Project, The Beantown Bounce, Sky's multitude of projects, how she got into film & theatre, building her own magazine, & more.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some chicken picante and potato cakes! Ep.# 287 PSA Free!

On this Inaugural episode the Unfamiliars Dorian Parker,Kobe Christie, Derrick Rodgers, and Shaniel Hernandez recount their Friendship talk & about their passions & current goals.

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Elizabeth Oliver) about her duties as President of Georgetown University's Right to Life, how she got involved in the Pro-Life movement, pregnancy center & childcare help for students, her group's involvement with Students for Life, the Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life, Jack Ames' group Defend Life & other groups that participate in the conference, & much more.

Lilly Marcelin, shares how the power of community and her early work advocating for women led to the founding of the Resilient Sisterhood Project - an organization that is leading the charge when it comes to reproductive justice education and advocacy, and the specific challenges faced by Black women.

Larry Higginbottom shares his view that African Americans have gotten all they can from politics, policies, and civil rights, and that they should focus on acquiring high-income skills. He argues that true freedom requires economic independence.

On this episode of Ancestor Chat, Susan Kim seeks to learn more about her grandfather who emigrated from Galicia to the U.S. prior to WWII. Hear how she solved the mysteries of why he was known by two different surnames, listed multiple countries of origin on official records, and whether family lore that all of his relatives perished in the Holocaust, was true. Susan’s research included online records, connecting with cousins, DNA and finally walking in the footsteps of her ancestors in Eastern Europe. To learn more about Susan Kim, you can visit https://kimfamilyhistorian.com/

Host Sharon Hinton invites guest Joel Mackall of ReIdren back to the show to discuss the history of slavery in Boston & the west, history leading up to Crispus Attucks & the Boston Massacre, slave-based vs. slavery-based societies, global slave shipping, racism throughout the ages, misleading education, & much more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews the Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Short Subject, and reveals his Academy Award winner predictions.

Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon talk about the state of the country, and raise concerns about threats to democracy. In particular, they discuss the influence Peter Thiel has over Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Deborah and Linda also talk about the term "Dark Enlightenment" and tech oligarchy.

Host Rochelle Jones and Sister Queen discuss her events the Women of the Bible Series & Women's Self-Love Workshop, examples from the biblical story of Achsah, working for God as opposed to worshipping God, obedience to God through worship, teaching and talking to your children about the Lord, & more.

Guest Jacqueline Simpson, Superintendent New York State School For The Blind!

Host Haywood Fennell talks about the need to advocate for veterans's rights in this time of government upheaval. He also discusses the upcoming presentation of the Miss Marian Anderson and Friends Project on March 15th at the Strand Theater. He shares his view that veterans need better services in Boston, and especially Roxbury.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious oatmeal raisin cookies! Ep.# 286 PSA Free!

Host David Halper interviews James "Jimmy" Hills about his popular vlog "Java with Jimmy", his background in Boston, how he started his vlog during the Covid-19 shutdown & its evolution to this day, speaking to local politicians on his show, how the Boston political & societal landscapes are changing, & the importance & effectiveness of community media. On the second half, David invites MA State Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid to the show to discuss her background & how she got involved with the legislature, helping people as an attorney & educator, her upcoming responsibilities on Beacon Hill, the increase of black women leaders on the legislature, & much more!

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the unsustainable path society & politics are on, permeating levels of disrespect & indifference in society, bike lanes in Boston, cleanliness in Boston, people pouring into the city, Methadone Mile, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom talks about how music can influence what we feel and think, and how popular rap today often promotes negative messages through negative lyrics.

Guest MA Supreme Judicial Court Justice Elspeth B. Cypher speaks about the history and functions of the MA Supreme Court!

Host Deborah Shariff is back with guest Linda Solomon to discuss Confronting Injustice Inc. & its mission & services, assisting people who have been wrongfully convicted, James Watson & his work, the lack of resources for returning citizens, Linda's interview with Dwight Williams, Confronting Injustice Inc.'s youtube channel, & much more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Emilia Perez", "The Six Triple Eight", the Academy Award nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, and the Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film. Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 28th, 2025.

Guest Wally Brine!

BNN hits the streets to hear how Boston's lovebirds are celebrating Valentine's Day. Boston EMS visits the Condon School in South Boston to certify dozens of 8th graders in CPR. Boston educators and community allies take to the streets in a city-wide demonstration amid ongoing contract negotiations with Boston Public Schools. Hear an interview with Ben Helfat, head of school at Boston Adult Technical Academy, about how the school is breaking barriers and creating pathways to success. They also discuss their goals for the school's new campus in East Boston, including creating community partnerships and incorporating theater into ESL learning.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some pico da gayo, cold slaw, and fish tacos.

Host Brendan O'Connell speaks about developments in the pro-life movement in the midst of the second Trump administration, including the appointment of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. He discusses environmental and dietary factors affecting fertility rates, as well as debates surrounding mifepristone and the Comstock Act of 1873.

Rachel Miselman discusses the need to raise wages for trained workers, and shares her belief that some people are being put in managerial roles without the necessary experience. Rachel also talks about the need to value education more highly, as well as problems with crime in downtown Boston.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains what it takes to be successful in America, why younger ADOS are not successful, the importance of parents taking full responsibility for teaching their children to be successful, the harmfulness of rap music to society, the misleading allure of entertainment & sports jobs to get rich quick, the devaluation of essential skills & education, & more.

On the premiere episode of Ancestor Chat host Jill B. invites guest Joseph C. d'Oronzio to the show to share the story of how he connected his family from the Bronx to his relatives in Italy. He shares his background & how he became involved in genealogy, his Italian family roots, sending packages of food & goods back & forth to war-time Italy, how the process of reconnecting with family in Italy sparked his genealogical journey, locating his family's Italian homes, & much more!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Captain America: Brave New World", "Love Hurts", "One of Them Days", "Wolf Man", and "I'm Still Here". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 15th, 2025.

Host Rochelle Jones opens the show by analyzing Psalms 103:1-8. She discusses fully letting God into every part of your life, God as your yoke, strength in weakness, trusting and knowing God, & more.