WBCA Podcasts

28th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast at Simmons University, 840-846 MA Tenant Association victory for affordable housing, interview with Daniela Michanie , DoorDash Public Engagement Manager for New England, about Project Dash & food insecurity & delivery of charitable food & essential items to people in need.

Rachel Miselman discusses her experience as a Jewish person since the October 7th attacks. Rachel also shares her background in human rights law, and voices her disapproval of Candace Owens. She also suggests ways that the Massachusetts Republican Party can gain greater support.

Host Larry Higginbottom examines the Democratic party's lack of agenda for black America, the harm of illegal immigration on American descendants of slaves, the difference between ICE in the time of Obama as opposed to Trump, the cons of multiculturalism, & more.

Boston Juvenile Court Judge David Griffin explains the inner workings of Juvenile Court, its staff and how it services juveniles and families each day!

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Hoppers", "Send Help", "The Testament of Ann Lee", and "Miracle: The Boys of '80". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of March 9th - 13th, 2026.

Brooklyn Ang returns to discuss the importance of keeping up with resolutions and taking care of yourself, even in little ways. She also talks to her sons Emperor and Ambassador about fashion and other trends among teenagers today.

Host Sebra B. invites Iris Richards to the show to discuss end of life decisions & care, Iris's ebook "How To Plan For Your Loved One", acquiring & organizing legal documents such as a will, differences in insurance, the importance of a trust, power of attorney & healthcare proxy, & more.

Larry Rutman 2nd City Talk interview, 2019!

Ken Meyer interviews Larry Rutman! 2018

Mayor Wu & BPS launch the Inaugural Boston Public School's Allstar Marching Band, Mayor Wu listens to concerns of local business owners regarding the city's efforts to improve the process of permitting, MASSCreative Advocacy Day for art at the State House, National Day of Action to protect students on campus & defend school funding & more, Youth Book Fair at Hibernian Hall.

Interview with Cuban Mic and Gabby Blanco as they discuss Cuban-Americans immigration path and their views on US/Cuba political and cultural societal norms.

Haywood Fennell invites CEO Of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Rahsaan Hall, to the show to share his accolades in vast community programs and the resources for urban community and youth offered by Urban League.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some wasail punch and hot chocolate for Christmas.

Host Kristen Halbert invites guests Yawu Miller (Exec. Editor, The Flipside. Fmr. Sr. Editor, The Bay State Banner) & Adrian Walker (Associate Editor & Columnist, The Boston Globe) to discuss their backgrounds in journalism, to highlight the importance of black journalism in Boston, news & journalism's ever-changing landscape, and more.

Part 2 interview with Sadie Olson continuing her story of having an abortion as a teenager, 22 years of regret afterward until joining bible study, her turning point to the Lord, her pro-life activist work & volunteering, pro-life activist tactics, abortion injuries, & more.

Demonstrators gather in Copley Sq. to support the Iranian strikes while protestors gather at Boston Common against it, Boston Public Health Commission's "Live Long & Well Agenda" report at the Roxbury Boys & Girls Club, Community Health Fair in Mission Hill addressing HIV & AIDS stigma, interview with V.P. of Culture & External Affairs for the Baker Center for Children & Families, Dr. Gary Lyon, about the "Breaking Through Stigma" event & uplifting those facing mental health struggles.

Rachel Miselman discusses her perspective on the United States and Iran, as well as the state of local politics. Rachel voices her disapproval of the budgeting overseen by Governor Healey and Mayor Wu, and argues that they should work with President Trump even if they disagree with him.

Host Larry Higginbottom questions the strikes on Iran and why the US & Israel are there in the first place, American servicemen in the Middle East should not be losing their lives for nothing, being hoodwinked into supporting & protecting Israel, the weapons of mass destruction catalyst & justification, & much more.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Scream 7", "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert", "A Private Life", and the Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Short Film. Mr. Burke also gives you a list of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of March 2nd - 6th, 2026.

Linda Solomon discusses the overlooked history of the surveillance and criminalization of black excellence when its risks threatening hegemony. Topics include COINTELPRO, the FBI's surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., and the killing of Fred Hampton. Linda also offers advice for how you can support black excellence.

Examining the topic "My Temple, My Choice", are God's choices better than your own, not giving up on oneself, & observing the law & the truth by not over eating & not eating certain foods using examples from scripture such as Deuteronomy 30:19, Wisdom of Solomon 1:12, I Timothy 4:1, Genesis 1:25, & much more.

Rochelle Jones and Jennie Fournier discuss the problems that can arise from living without prayer, and the story of Mary and Martha. They talk about what it means to live as a Mary or a Martha.

Guest Author Geoffrey Mark!

BeatDope and Ur Boi Blunt discuss digital blackface, blackfishing, blackwashing, and more. Topics include people prioritizing digital engagement over all else and black Trump supporters. BeatDope also recommends some recent anime releases , including "Sentenced to Be a Hero," "Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power," "Jujutsu Kaisen," and more.

Mayor Wu & Community Engagement Office announce new regular office hours to better serve the community, Lunar New Year Festival in Quincy, AgeStrong celebrates Mardi Gras at the Veronica B. Smith Senior Center, interview with Emily Ruddock (Exec. Dir., MASSCreative) about MASSCreative Advocacy Week at the State House.

Host Cuban Mic invites guests Nare Villarroel, Maria Alejandra Bastardo, & Gabriella Camacho to the show to discuss their reactions to the recent arrest of Nicolás Maduro, the political climate of Venezuela, comparison to the situation in Cuba, Trump & USA's intentions in the act, surviving the Venezuelan regime, & much more!

Robert Moran gives the pros and cons of having "Big Named Speakers" at a non-profit event on this episode of the Fundraising & Fun Raising Podcast.

Haywood Fennell speaks to Evandro Carvalho, Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency. He talks about coming from Cape Verde to Dorchester, his experience as a black man in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and the importance of the work that the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency does in Boston.

Join Dale and Cheryl for some beef enchiladas! Ep.# 252 PSA Free!

Host Mary Tamer with guests Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy & District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn.

Host Brendan O'Connell invites Sadie Olson to the show to discuss how she became involved with the right to life movement, her teen experience with abortion and her struggle, the lack of information and preparation for such, how the judicial system is readily complicit in such, and her tolling story being a young woman confronted with such decisions & ordeal.

Mayor Wu addresses the public in the wake of the blizzard of 2026, information on space savers in Boston, the Boston Globe makes the historic decision to not print its February 24th edition, Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper welcome students back at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, the City of Boston's Winter Fitness Series returns, Black military veterans gathered at Hibernian Hall for Boston Veterans' Services Black Veterans Luncheon, Ayanna Presley shows support for immigrant groups.

Rachel Miselman discusses truthseekers, progressivism as a marketing campaign, her thoughts on frugality, and her opinions on Governor Healey's approach to the state budget. Rachel also discusses John Deaton's bid for U.S. Sentate and the balance of Massachusetts and Boston elected officials.

Host Larry Higginbottom expresses the dichotomy between ADOS Americans & African immigrants & immigrants as a whole, the difference between oppression now & back in US history, the effects of living in a white supremacist government & economy & the importance of obtaining high skilled jobs, midterm tactics & sanctuary cities, & more.

Kwe & students from the Northeastern University Hip Hop & Music Industry class share segments from the Hip Hop's Declassified Industry Survival Guide. Featuring artist Kemba! Special thanks to co-host & producer Seth Weintraub. This is a jam packed episode taking you on Kemba's journey from his roots in the Bronx to Boston and all he's learned & stood for in between.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "How to Make a Killing", "GOAT", "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die", the Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film, and the Academy Award nominees for Best Live Action Short Film. Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of February 23rd - 27th, 2026.

Host Linda Solomon invites Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, Frances Lefkowitz-Pizzati, & William Wang to the show to discuss systemic injustice in healthcare, the Inspire Lung Cancer Screening Study initiative committed to making lung cancer screening accessible to underserved communities, the importance of detecting lung cancer early, disproportionate effects of lung cancer on women and the black community, qualifications for screening, the process of screening, & more.

Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon raise concerns about the structure of American society, where a handful of elites have control, and discuss how understanding this system is key to reclaiming your own freedom.

Elder Nathaniel shares his interpretation of the Bible that Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and other Caribbean and South American peoples are Israelites. With discussion of Deuteronomy 28:49 28:50, 33:13, 33:29; Genesis 8, 9:23, 49:22; Isaiah 9:11; Lamentations 5:12; Josiah 9:13, 4:17 8:11-12, and more.

Host Rochelle Jones & guest Jennie Fournier discuss Jennie's book about Prayer Advocacy, her background & love for the Lord, developing a personal relationship with Jesus, the power of healing prayer, her work to support survivors of abuse and trafficking, complaining vs. lamenting, inherent trust in the Lord, & much more.

In this episode, DJ Mehdward interviews DaNice Marshall, prolific visual artist and disability advocate, about her personal artistic journey, the impact accessibility features at the Open Door Gallery has made on her artistic practice.Finally, she discusses the future of her artwork and advocacy work.

Host Sebra B honors National Care Givers Day by interviewing Dr. Fayron Epps about family care givers, care giver support for people living with dementia, faith based support, health equity, how dementia & Alzheimer's disproportionately impact communities of color, her Care Giving while Black program & study, her Alter program partnering with black churches across the country, her book "From Faith to Action: My Journey Healing Communities Facing Dementia", and more.

In this 2022 episode, Boston Radio Veteran Ken Meyer interviews Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn!

Mayor Wu announces extension of Boston's Fare Free Bus program through June, proposal of new plan to confront the homelessness & drug use in the area of Mass & Cass, The Greater Boston Food Bank & Takeda Pharmaceuticals launch Takeda Center for Health & Nutrition grant to bring healthy food to those in need, interview and performance with singer/songwriter Gracie Modean.

The Dumb Blondes Ruby and Tommy are joined by their associate "Steve" to discuss Valentine's Day: this year's plans, funny stories from Valentines of yesteryear, and favorite movies about love. Also discussed: Olympic curling and the scent of February.

Haywood Fennell speaks with guest Robert Santiago, Commissioner of Boston Veterans' Services.

Join Dale and Cheryl for a banana nut bread and some rum balls! Ep.# 251 PSA Free!

Host Joe Heisler interviews Sarang Sekhavet from MIRA, Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, with "Bystander Training" for those residents looking to document ICE arrests and abductions. Then on the second half, District 5 Boston City Councilor Enrique Pépen on the richness of Boston's immigrant community and the city's efforts to protect and assist those being targeted by ICE.

Part 2 interview with Corrine Daniele about the pain and shame of multiple abortions, prayer for fertility & receiving forgiveness, giving multiple births afterward, how to hear God's voice and be a healer, & more.