WBCA Podcasts

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Here", "Anora", and "Time Cut". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of November 4th - 8th, 2024, and gives a special message about the 2024 Presidential Election.

Host Rochelle Jones discusses purpose, business, entrepreneurship, & faith with guest Cassandra Desrosiers!

Guest Author Sam Baltrusis!

The 2024 METCO Showcase brings children, parents, and educators together to explore opportunities for students. Boston Commuter Rail workers rally for fair pay in their new contract. A first-time voter shares why he voted in this election. Stop & Shop and the Boston Public Health Commission introduce a new program to provide healthier food options and resources to Boston neighborhoods in need.

Financial advisor Darryl Ruffen joins the program once more to share tips on small steps you can make now to start saving money and working towards building assets and preparing for retirement. With host Willie P.

On the first half Haywood Fennell invites guest Cruz Martinez to the show to give updates on Whittier St. Health Center and the services they are providing, vaccine information and availability, & more. On the second half, guest Barry Gaither joins the show to discuss the new exhibition "Violence Cancelled, Artists Speak", subsequent gatherings at art installations in the city, Barry's great contributions to black art & community, & more.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies, as well as a snack to take to a Labor Day party! Ep.# 368 PSA Free!

Host Brendan O'Connell invites guest Frank Pavone back to the show to discuss Toxic Empathy & how it effects the election, opinions & observations surrounding the presidential race, attempts to amend the US Constitution to allow abortion in all states in the future, how pro-choice supporters discount the life of the child from their debates, pro-life being outspent by pro-choice, & much more.

Rachel Miselman discusses what government is, and what it needs to be. She also discusses a community center for Allston-Brighton, which has been delayed in development, as well as a rising level of antisemitism in Boston and the United States.

Host Larry Higginbottom addresses multiculturalism's effect on ADOS & Black America, its strain on the school system and society, being a "nation of immigrants", & more.

American Beauties performs live at BNN Media Studios in observance of Free Speech Week, Community Media, & Local Music! https://www.americanbeauties.org/

Guest Zahara Farrar!

Host Sharon Hinton invites Massasoit Community College student Jahleill Deloacth to the show to discuss his educational experience in media arts, his background in media production at church, working on a reality show, inspirational media producers, his future aspirations, & more.

Urban Empowerment Today with Deborah Shariff returns to WBCA! In this episode, Deborah discusses the upcoming election with Carole Montgomery, Priscilla Flint, and Edosa Osemwegie. They discuss what issues are important to them and who they will be voting for.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Venom: The Last Dance", "Conclave", and "Woman of the Hour". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of October 28th - November 1st, 2024.

Rochelle Jones speaks to web designer Cassandra Desrosiers and discusses the question "how can I know my purpose and how can I stick to it once I find it?"

Voting for Rideshare Drivers right to unionize, Mammograms made easy and accessible with van based screening labs, the Shine Program and its goal to help senior citizens apply for medicare, a new generation of Emergency Medical Technicians swear oaths to protect the people of Boston to the absolute best of their ability, the Chinatown farmers market begins bringing in food that can't be found on supermarket shelves, and interdisciplinary artist Adrienne Elise Tarver hosts her first ever solo art exhibition "She Who Sits."

Meet Willie Wideman-Pleasants, host of The Village on WBCA and Willie's Web on BNN TV. Learn about how she got involved at BNN, her work as a poet and writer, and how you too can get involved at BNN/WBCA producing for radio and television! Also discussed: country music in Boston, the Great Migration, Boston Public Schools, and more.

Cuban Mic is joined by Fari X and RaggaFwresh, a Boston musician by way of Trinidad and Tobago. He talks about his rap influences, mixing reggae and calypso, and performing at the Boston Caribbean Carnival and Boston City Hall. Also: they discuss the lack of support in the Boston hip hop scene, RaggaFwresh's role in an upcoming film, and a live performance of his latest single, "Ah Bacchanal".

Host Haywood Fennell speaks to author Leslie Guity about her several books, including "Are You on the Right Track?" and "Music is the Key: Music Lives in Me", as well as her writing process. Leslie shares how writing and music have influenced and reflected her life. Also discussed: Massachusetts House Bill H.4942 to regulate property taxes in the City of Boston.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious easy chicken crockpot dish and a jalapeño pickle appetizer! Ep.# 366 PSA Free!

On the first half the show, City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins us. On the second half, a mini debate on ballot Question 4 about whether to legalize psychedelics for treatment and personal use. For the YES side is Emily Oneschuk, a Navy veteran and a spokesperson for MA for Mental Health Options. For the NO side, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, President of the MA Psychiatric Society.