WBCA Podcasts

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.

Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year Celebration, Somerville Kiwanis Club Celebration of Love karaoke, Everyday Boston Organization Valentine Day card making at Roxbury Public Library, Clean Slate MA & advocates lobby at MA State House for automatic sealing of criminal records, Boston Winter Walk in support of homeless individuals & families, Interview with RCC President Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson about the new Business Innovation center at Roxbury Community College and the opportunities the college provides.

Host Haywood Fennell Sr. invites founder of Dunk The Vote, Ron Bell, to the show to discuss the program, its mission, and voter registration.

Host Brendan O'Connell speaks to Dr. Rachel McNair, an advocate for the consistent life ethic. She shares how she got involved in the right to life movement, and discusses her work at the Consistent Life Network and its initiative Grassroots Planned Parenthood Defunding.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses panic & failure of the political left in MA, activists in public office & politicians using social media, Erin Murphy & Julia Mejia, Diana DiZoglio, Mayor Wu, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom emphasizes true freedom can only be achieved with economic independence, younger generations should avoid wasting time fighting for rights movements, the importance of acquiring essential high quality skills & careers, there's no longer a lid on occupations for ADOS, wealth gives people options, affordable housing is a con, & more.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Aron "Teo" Lee of The New Funk Times (AKA The Funkin' Rock Rebellion) about his recently released album Another Generation of Fighters. He talks about his beginnings as a musician and a producer, and how social issues and movements inspire his work. Sharon and Teo also talk about an upcoming documentary film, "Black Voters Matter", for which Teo Lee provided music.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Dog Man", "Companion", "The Brutalist", "Nickel Boys", and "Flow". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on February 7th, 2025.

Host Warren Tyler continues analyzing the biblical story of Samson, how he broke his vows and lost his strength & faith in God, his vengeance on the Philistines, God as our strength, & more.

Host Rochelle Jones & guest Sasha Desrosiers discuss hope and manifestation, not knowing the outcome but staying steadfast to God's plan, verses from Jeremiah exemplifying this, not fearing failure, & more!

Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall, Pinnacle Awards 30th Anniversary at the Seaport, Curley K-8 School counselor Sugeily Santos awarded MA School Counselor of the Year, "Mothers for Justice & Equality" President, Founder, & CEO Monalisa Smith interview about the organization's mission & leading the fight against senseless violence.

Host Cuban Mic interviews country music artist Orlando Mendez "The Cuban Cowboy" about his Cuban-American background, how he got into country music, his inspirations, how he began his country music career, the meanings behind his songs, his experience on The Voice, & much more! Cuban Mic also spins some of Orlando's tracks to give listeners a taste of his music.

Haywood Fennell discusses the need for Boston to better support veterans through housing, employment, the VA Hospital, and more. He argues that veterans are an underused community resource, and should not be treated as political pawns.

Join Dale and Cheryl as they cook fish in three different ways!

Rachel Miselman discusses the Massachusetts Republican Party and what should be done differently, including the need to put an end to in-fighting within the party. She also praises the work of MA GOP State Committeewoman Amy Carnevale, but reminds listeners that there is more work to be done to grow the party. Rachel also discusses Josh Kraft launching his campaign for mayor of Boston against incumbent Michelle Wu, as well as candidates Jorge Mendoza and Jaha "Jay" Hughes.

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses how the Israel-Palestine two state solution is a farce & a continual land grab, how the U.S. was involved in its history, how Israel is the aggressor to the Palestinian people, how the U.S.'s impartiality renders it susceptible to retaliation, why politicians all vote for Israel, & more.

Host Warren Tyler shares the biblical story of Samson & how his true strength came from God & not his hair, examples of God's word in the book of Isaiah, how God's word is never void & can always be trusted, & more.

At the start of this new year, host Rochelle Jones shares advice for moving forward and walking with Jesus. She reminds listeners to maintain a posture of gratitude and thankfulness, and also speaks to Christians currently fasting. With readings from Philippians 3:13-14, Galatians 6:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, and more.

Ken Meyer interviews Samantha deSuze about her late father MA Broadcast Hall of Famer Carl deSuze, how her father sparked her nearly 30 year radio career, how she started her career, her long radio journey & times working for AccuWeather & other stations such as Cat Country, & much more!

$64.2 Million in funding to create 637 income restricted housing units in Allston, Project 351 15th Anniversary Celebration, Youth Enrichment Services groundbreaking of new headquarters in Jamaica Plain, interview with Elisabeth Jackson & Darai about Brunson Liberty House Independent Living Space for Young Adults & Bridge Over Troubled Waters.

Host Haywood Fennell advocates for veterans and their families, shares support & events for veterans in need, requests military service be a pre-requisite for presidency, provides updates on The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company & its upcoming shows, & more.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some breakfast tacos! Ep.#282 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Janet Morana (Author, Co-Founder, Silent No More Awareness Campaign, SilentNoMore.com) about her background in the Pro Life movement, her organization and the services it provides, her books, the after-effects of abortion on men and women, why women are pressured to get abortions, birth being safer than abortion, & more.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses activism as a public service, qualms with Ayanna Presley & Ruthzee Louijeune, the destruction of meritocracy in the US & MA, Jeff Diehl & Elizabeth Warren, incompetent politicians, the world reacting to Trump's election, the distinction between criminal illegal immigrants and VISA holders, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom explains how DEI never benefited the ADOS community, why younger ADOS generations should abandon useless social engineering policies, the importance of acquiring essential high income skills, how laws can change behaviors but not beliefs, how there are more job opportunities for minorities now more than ever, & more.

Host Sharon Hinton invites Derrel "Slim" Weathers to the show to discuss his organization Heal The Hood & the services it provides, his background, how he started the organization, supporting low-income communities through grassroots action, his future aspirations, & more.

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

Bostonians celebrate MLK Day of Service, gathering at the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Center in Dorchester to distribute winter clothes to those in need. The Roxbury community comes together to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for unity and his fight for equality at the YMCA of Greater Boston's 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. In lieu of attending the Presidential Inauguration, Massachusetts representative Ayanna Presley holds a gathering at the Bruce Bolling Building in Nubian Square, declaring her intentions to fight for the rights of all people. In observation of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hear an interview with Julie Brill, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: A Family Memoir and the Untold Story of the Holocaust in Serbia"—an account of her father's survival as a young Jewish boy in Nazi-occupied Belgrade. Learn how she uncovered new information about her family.

Join Dale for a solo cooking in the dark show as he makes Tim a delicious chocolate cake for his birthday. Ep.# 281 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Robert Solomon (Vice Pres., National Black Pro Life Union) about how he became involved in the pro life movement, the 14th amendment, the Life at Conception Act, ballot question 1 in MD, pregnancy resource centers under attack, & more.

Rachel Miselman shares her thoughts on affirmative action. She also discusses local politics in Massachusetts and Boston.

Host Larry Higginbottom observes younger generations ridiculing MLK and his importance, how MLK eventually came to realize America was unredeemable, the futility of fighting for civil and human rights in the current system, how MLK would respond to black culture today, & more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Mufasa: The Lion King", "Sonic the Hedgehog 3", "Nosferatu" (2024), "A Complete Unknown", and "Babygirl". Mr. Burke also runs down some of the movies subject to being released into theaters on January 24th, 2025.

Host Rochelle Jones analyzes the historical context of Isaiah 61:3 & compares it to the LA wildfires, how the scripture and word of God promise comfort & restoration in times of despair, several examples from the bible given to endure difficult times, & more.

On this edition of The Mindful Aging Show host Sebra Barcuis discusses healthy sleeping for the elderly, how aging is associated with sleep patterns, sleep disorders & treatments for them, & more.

Ken Meyer interviews long-time radio veteran Dick Walsh!

Boston Adult Technical Academy celebrates the opening of its East Boston campus, the SoWa Vintage Market offers Bostonians a unique space to step back in time, the Boston Teachers Union holds informational pickets outside of all BPS locations as teachers continue to demand fair wages, better staffing, and stronger support for students and educators. Also, learn about Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) and their holistic approach to helping lower-income Bostonians thrive in an interview with Sharon Scott-Chandler, president and CEO, and Maureen Scott, director of health services. They also discuss the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and TestAndGo kiosks to provide sexual and reproductive health products. To learn more: https://bostonabcd.org/

Cuban Mic invites Dr. Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat (spokesperson for the Cuban Democratic Directorate, member of the Assembly of the Cuban Resistance) back to the show along with Dr. Rene Bolio (President of the Mexican Commission for Human Rights) to discuss the current political landscapes in Cuba & Mexico, antagonizing attempts to besmirch and defame both guests and their organizations, the movement to liberate the Cuban people, & more!

Haywood Fennell speaks to saxophonist Seventh Sun, George Pearl, and Edo.G. Seventh Sun talks about graduating from Berklee, navigating the music industry, and his biggest tenor saxophone inspirations. Learn about his upcoming performances, including Music Mania on January 22nd and Jazz Night @ Long Live Roxbury on February 27th.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious beef stew made in the crockpot! Ep.#380 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest John Mize (Chief Executive Officer, Americans United for Life) about his background in the pro-life movement, the re-implementation of the REMS program & the Comstock Act, defunding Planned Parenthood, opposing the FACE Act, upholding pro-women & pro-family policies, & more.

Sharon Hinton speaks to Marvin Lynch, founder of CreatedMarvelously ice cream. Marvin shares how he got interested in culinary arts and ice cream. Sharon also discusses Black inventors that have developed ice cream flavors and tools, and a surprising connection between vanilla ice cream and segregation.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses Amy Carnevale, politicians having victim and grievance mentalities, how candor isn't prized in the political realm, Lydia Edwards, immigration & the failing shelter system in Boston, & more.

Larry Higginbottom talks about the role of parents in influencing the success and development of children. He discusses how peers, family, and the community you live in influence how you think and what you might achieve.

Rapper and singer Kay Watts joins the program. She discusses her career and influences, shares inspirational messages for other artists, and performs her music. Jaiye also interviews Actor Ayana Taylor. She discusses her acting career and aspirations, working with YouTuber Dhar Mann, and shares advice for aspiring actors!

Host W.C. Tyler talks about what it means to have faith as well as works as a Christian. He explains how faith is judged by our works. With readings from Matthew 25, 1 Corinthians 3, 2 Timothy, and more.

Ken Meyer interviews author Patti Posner about her book "My View From The Mountians: A Catskills Memoir" and she shares her experiences growing up in and working at the Brickman Hotel!

Rally 4 Nally Polar Plunge at Carson Beach, BPS Boston Family Days Program & Gardner Museum. Interview with Erik Berg (President of Boston Teachers Union) about bargaining for a new fair teachers contract, special education, individualized education programs, school closures and mergers, & more.

Host Haywood Fennell shares news & current events for veterans, reusing closed Boston schools for veteran housing and jobs, gives updates on the Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company events & its background, gives updates on the Veterans Commemorative Stamp Series & Calendar, the services & partnerships provided by Triad Veterans League, & more.

Join Dale and Tim for a delicious Valentine's Day dinner of chicken cordon bleu, broccoli, cheese, and rice casserole, honey carrots, and chocolate mousse.