WBCA Podcasts

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Gabriel Dionisi to discuss how he became involved in the pro-life movement, his pro-life bumper stickers and website prolifestickers.com, becoming president of the pro-life club at Bridgewater State University, the amount of chemical abortions compared to surgical, human and environmental risks of abortion pills chemicals, his future aspirations, & more.

Host Rachel Miselman opines on the one-party rule of MA, Aaron Michlewitz legislations and ambitions, Ayanna Pressley, Erin Murphy, politicians using public office to further their own political careers or motives, Maura Healey's shelter funding legislation, the lack of diversity and inclusion in Boston politics, & more.

Host Larry Higginbottom emphasizes the importance of young ADOS acquiring essential high-income skills in order to flourish in an unfair capitalist society, instead of fighting white supremacy and racism for the remainder of the 21st century. He also expresses how immigration has negatively effected the job market for ADOS and the American middle class & economy & how culture has glorified under-achievement & criminality.

Guests Muscial Artist Ugoboy and Actors Callie Walker & Ayana Taylor!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke lists the Best Movies of 2024, and the Worst Movies of 2024.

Host W.C. Tyler explains new birth & being born again by using examples from scripture. He discusses spiritual rebirth, eternal life, the story of Nicodemus & Jesus, 1st Corinthians 2:1-14, escaping darkness into the light, & more!

Rochelle Jones shares advice for how to use the start of a new year as a time for reflection. She also talks about overcoming fears and recognizing your passions, with strategies such as SMART goals and visualization. Rochelle reminds us to "write the vision and make it plain" (Habakkuk 2:2).

Guest Sports Writer Leigh Montville!

Ken Meyer & Leigh Montville talk Ted Williams and Leigh's book - Ted Williams: The Biography Of An American Hero.

Host Michael Reyes speaks on the Bangladesh revolt and invites musical artist Navi & producer Melks to the show to perform, play their tracks, and discuss their musical background & journey, their process of producing together, their new album, & more.

Join Dale and Cheryl as they make some delicious cheese dip and chicken wings for Superbowl snacks! Ep.# 378 PSA Free!

Host Rachel Miselman shares her issues with "forgiving and forgetting" with too much leniency. She also discusses the need for improved education on the Holocaust and to honor the memories of the millions killed and displaced. Rachel also talks about the Massachusetts Republican Party.

Guest Bob Ryan!

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious baked potato soup!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Author & Washington Times Columnist Robert Knight about the anomalous 2020 presidential election, his book "Crooked: What Really Happened in the 2020 Election and How to Stop the Fraud", lies surrounding the January 6th riot, states changing election laws prior to the 2020 election, other political hoaxes surrounding that time, the left opposing the electoral college, & more.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses Boston politics, and shares her thoughts on the inaction of many elected officials.

Comedian Keonna Scott and Actress Erica Hubbard!

Lucy Rivera speaks to Christina Rice, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs at Boston University School of Law. Christina talks about her path to tax law, from a B.A. in Theater Education to working as a Tax Manager at Ernst & Young and as the Director of the Graduate Tax Program at BU Law. She highlights the importance of building a network and being resilient, and shares more advice for aspiring attorneys.

Brother Warren discusses faith and works. He shares his belief that faith produces works, and that faith without works is dead. With readings from James 2:14, 21; 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, the Binding of Isaac in Genesis, and more.

Host Rochelle Jones uses scripture to discuss the topic of "X-Ray Vision", how to see good or evil & the heart, determining character & followers of God, false prophets and imposters, following Jesus's example to do the will of God.

Guest Natalie Jacobson, former WCVB-TV news anchor!

Mayor Wu, other Boston leaders, and volunteers gather for the Annual Toy Drive at the Archdale Housing Development in Roslindale. Public health leaders discuss the December 23rd open enrollment deadline for the Mass Health Connector (https://www.mahealthconnector.org/). The Big Wishes Gift Drive is in full swing at The Home for Little Wanderers. Berklee students serenade Bostonians7 at T stations as part of the MBTA Holiday Celebration Series. An interview with Jasper Sanchez, Assistant Curator at the Boston Art Triennial, beginning May 2025. Learn about the history of this inaugural Triennial, and hear the first details of its city-wide art installations.

Haywood Fennell advocates for veterans services, updates us on the proposal package for the United States Commemorative Stamp Series, The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company, The Veterans Reading Brigade, honors Gloria Fox & Ralph Brown, & more.

Join Dale and Tim for some old-fashioned fudge and some peanut butter fudge in the microwave! Ep.# 376 PSA Free!

Guests Chip Greenridge & Darnell Williams!

Host Rachel Miselman continues her discussion about behaviors in the political realm, Michelle Wu, politicians using City Council as a springboard to higher public office positions, political mishaps of the covid pandemic & inflation, problems with the MBTA, standards of living in Boston, & more.

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Ellen D'Ovidio (Vice Pres., Cape Cod Pro-Life Alliance. CapeCodProLife.org) about how she became involved in the Pro-Life movement, her organization's mission and services, their support of Pro-Life ministries, the mobile medical clinic, facing false claims from the Pro-Abortion side, & more.

Guest Actresses and Actors Amberlin Morse, Brewer Daniels, Sergio Diaz & Evandra Aurelia!

Guest Judge Peter Agnes!

Host Sharon Hinton invites guest Kwame Sarfo-Mensah back to the show to discuss his book "Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom", attending school in Ghana & its differences to the US school system, the MCAS being voted out of MA & alternatives to it, anti-bias & anti-racist education, how educators can be more effective, classism and racism in international schools, & more!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Wicked", "Moana 2", "Bird" (2024), "Luther: Never Too Much", and "Dear Santa" (2024). Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on December 13th, 2024.

Brother Warren invites us to discuss and think on God's spiritual gifts to us as well as the many forms they can take, he also explains how to selflessly glorify the word of God.

Community members remember Gloria Fox, activist, politician, and the second African-American woman to be elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The Boston Teachers Union calls for better wages and more resources as contract negotiations continue with the City. Mothers for Justice and Equality honor lives lost to gun violence with a memorial balloon release. MassDOT and the MBTA fill a bus with toys for children in need. Learn about the Massachusetts Apprenticeship Network in an interview with Mike Collin, Director of Workforce Development Strategy at the Chamber of Commerce.

Join Dale and Tim for some candied pecans and some rum balls! Ep.# 375 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites his guest Eddie Perez to discuss the business of mobile in-van pregnancy centers.

Host Sharon Hinton continues her discussion from the last episode about Columbia Point, now talking about the desegregation of Carson Beach with her guests Lawrence Darton, Mertie Joe Pete, and Leon Rock.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses how MA Republicans now have a chance to make gains, displeasure with Mayor Wu, online gossip, disapproval of Boston bike lanes, conflict surrounding methadone mile, displeasure with Aaron Michlewitz, & more.

Larry Higginbottom shares his issues with social movements of the past 60 years, and his belief that they have not benefited his community, ADOS (American Descendants of Slaves). He discusses his view that people must focus on economic advancement instead of social movements.

Actress Carol Potter from Beverly Hills 90210!

Host Sharon Hinton invites guests Laurie Radwin & Marlon Solomon to discuss re-zoning in Roslindale & Hyde Park, its lack of transparency, gentrification & displacement, streets & squares, the traffic influx & disparity of curbside parking for merchants of color, inconvenient & mis-communicated community meeting times, & more.

This week, Brother Warren speaks about the gift of tongues. He discusses how tongues are a sign from God, but require interpretation to be used as God's will. He shares his own experience speaking in tongues while incarcerated. With readings from Acts 2:5-12, 37-39; 1 Corinthians 12:1-5; 1 Corinthians 14.

Ken Meyer interviews former Red Sox pitcher & Hall of Famer Jim Lonborg about his background in baseball, signing with the Red Sox in 1963, former management and teammates, the "Impossible Dream" season, the "brawl in the Bronx", being traded away from the Sox to the Brewers, playing on the Phillies, how baseball has changed over the years, & much more!

World AIDS Day at the Cyclorama in Boston, Mayor Wu distributes Thanksgiving Dinners to seniors and community members at La Villa de la Alegria, United Way Food Distribution Day in Dorchester, Annual Tree Lighting Festival in Roslindale, Pharmacy closures impact on the Boston neighborhoods, interview with Danielle Ferrier about Heading Home non-profit ending homelessness in Boston.

Host Haywood Fennell encourages listeners to contact their elected officials about veterans' concerns & needs. He gives updates on the The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program Company, concerns with the Department of Education, the Triad Veterans League Commemorative Stamp Series, housing for homeless veterans, & more.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious sugar cookies! Ep.# 374 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews guest Margaret H. Hartshorn, Ph.D. & Heartbeat International Organization, about her background & how she became involved with the pro-life movement, her organization's mission and services, pregnancy centers under attack, abortion pill risks, falling percentages of ultra-sounds, & more.

Host Rachel Miselman discusses diplomacy and the rise in polarity under the current state of the Massachusetts political climate.

Ken Meyer interviews William O'Brien, SGT. Billy from Boom Town!

Host Larry Higginbottom discusses lack of representation for the ADOS community, how the integration of illegal immigrants nullifies the benefits of being a citizen after ADOS have fought for rights and citizenship for so long, how initiatives and policies intended for ADOS have been adapted to all minorities, & more.

Guest Actress Erica Hubbard!