WBCA Podcasts

WBCA Podcasts

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WBCA LPFM Boston’s Community Radio Station

Episodes(40 episodes)

Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston's urban gardeners and farmers share knowledge and plant seeds at the 50th Annual Gardener's Gathering. Ayanna Pressley and Hakeem Jeffries address the importance of continuing to fund the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about Team IMPACT, a non-profit that connects children facing serious illness with college sports teams, in an interview with Maura Ambrose, national director of development. You'll also hear about the upcoming Team IMPACT Game Day Gala.
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 17m 53s
Bostonian Rap
Host Rachel Miselman speaks on the need for qualified leadership in the Commonwealth, the importance of well-informed voting in strength, inauthentic local politicians, questionable use of campaign money, & more.
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 54m 59s
Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom shares his perspective that people have only recently started speaking out against ICE, and that democrats are demonizing ICE to rally support as the midterms approach.
Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 54m 25s
Black Teachers Matter
Host Sharon Hinton invites guest Andrea James to the show to discuss her Progressive Independent run for MA governor, her background & platform, putting the power back in the hands of the people, building up community organization to combat the machine, loss of interest & trust in the establishment parties, her takes on healthcare & affordable housing, an equitable public banking system & universal childcare, & much more.
Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 56m 15s
Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", it's the 13th Annual "Words On Film" Post-Awards Reaction Show! Dan Burke gives his reaction to the 98th Academy Awards and the 46th Golden Raspberry Awards.
Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 54m 3s
Confronting Injustice
Host Linda Solomon & guests Joe Tache, Dominik St. Pierre, & Kayla Kittredge discusses understanding political movements in the U.S., the party for Socialism & Liberation & its platform, the elite class holding control over the election process, the stigmatized label of socialism, & more.
Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 30m 7s
Urban Empowerment Today
Deborah Shariff talks about victories and injustices faced by Black small business owners. Learn about the founding of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Business Opportunity Reform Act of 1988, and Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies (MESBICs). Find out about services that will help you connect your business to government contracts.
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 29m 39s
Let's Talk About It
In observation of Women's History Month, Host Safiya Sanyika & guest Darnell Thomas discuss women entrepreneurs, their struggles & successes, Darnell's talk show & business ventures, learning to become an actor & entrepreneur, & much more.
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 51m 16s
Voice Of The Watchmen
Elder Nathaniel talks about communing with your own heart: you must be able to confess your sins, as well as be able to forgive, if you're going to ask God for forgiveness. With readings including Psalm 4:4, 103:10, and 119:52; Lamentation 3:39; Ezra 9:13; Leviticus 19:17; Sirok 28; Matthew 6:13 and 18:23; and 1 Kings 8:47.
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 57m 45s
Never Give Up "Where Giving Up Is Not An Option"
Host Rochelle Jones emphasizes living in the moment with God & not condemning oneself by living in the "then" by using examples from scripture such as II Corinthians 6:2, Romans 8:1, I John 3:2, Ephesians 2:13, & more.
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 28m 34s
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day. The annual Irish Holiday Luncheon brings together older Bostonians in South Boston. City Life / Vida Urbana, Homes for All Massachusetts, and other advocates continue to fight for rent stabilization in Boston at the State House. Hear an interview with Nat Sheidley, president and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, about their exhibit The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement, on view now at the Old State House.
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 22m 8s
The Other Page Radio
On this episode of The Other Page Radio, Haywood is premiering a new segment called "All Out", which will be a monthly highlight of community leaders. Mr. Leonard Lee is first up to be recognized. A Boston local, community leader, and a person of service to Boston's Urban areas.
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 49m 36s
Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for a delicious stir-fry dish! Ep.# 255 PSA Free!
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 43m 44s
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
Host David Halbert & guests Jalina Suggs (Director of Boston, Union Capital), Phil Servello-Jones (Strategy Team, Greater Boston Interfaith Organization), & Erik Berg (President, Boston Teachers Union).
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 52m 44s
Life Matters
Brendan O'Connell welcomes guest Samuel D. Green of Reason for Life for a discussion about abortion opinions within the churchgoing community. Samuel addresses the reasons why churchgoers might not be pro-life and shares the Bible passages that support the pro-life movement.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 27m 16s
Boston Neighborhood Network News
The Irish Pastoral Center celebrates St. Patrick's Day. Bunker Hill Community College's career fair creates networking opportunities for students. Hear an interview with Sasha Goodfriend, executive director of MassNow, and learn about their work to make Boston more equitable, including through advocating for more equitable access to menstrual products.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 18m 45s
Bostonian Rap
On this week's episode, Racheal unapologetically calls out politicians who try to hoodwink the people. From political independents playing all sides, to getting snowed, Racheal lets it out about the true decorum of politics.
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 55m 12s
Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom shares his view that "we cannot control what we do not own," and that Black Americans must stop focusing on civil rights, voting rights, and human rights and instead start building and owning their own platforms. Larry discusses the options in life that building wealth can give you, as well as the importance of not blindly following any particular political party.
Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 54m 17s
Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reveals what movies he thinks will win and should win at the 98th Annual Academy Awards.
Published: Mar 17, 2026Duration: 53m 18s
Confronting Injustice
Linda Solomon continues her talk on the eminent mind of Marcus Garvey, with her guests Kayla Kittredge & Jonathan Bennet. Giving a structural analysis on his "Look for me in the whirlwind" speech from 1929, and how its still relevant today.
Published: Mar 17, 2026Duration: 28m 30s