WBCA Podcasts

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.

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.