WBCA Podcasts
WBCA 102.9 FM is Boston’s Community Radio Station in partnership with Boston Neighborhood Network Media and the City of Boston. Our shows are by and for the Boston community.
Episodes
Mothers for Justice and Equity holds its second annual Family Fun Day. Mayor Wu and Fire Department Commissioner Rodney Marshall read to Boston youth as part of the Boston Reads program. Learn about what goes into a Rocky Horror shadow cast show from Arthur Laurie of the Full Body Cast. Learn about events in Boston this weekend! The Boston College Football Team welcomes 7-year-old Logan March to the team.
On today's episode of The Robe Life, The Robe Guy talks about the lull as we get to the end of summer and how the Red Sox rule.
Cuban Mic invites Mistameana to the show to share his Puerto Rican background, his new album & musical endeavors, musical influences, & more! Mistameana also spins some of his new tracks and closes out the show with a performance.
On today's episode of the Fundraising and Fun Raising show, Robert talks about why having a comedian or multiple at fundraising events is more effective for turnouts, and the benefits of their presence.
Haywood Fennell talks to Tyree Browne about restarting his radio show, What's Happening Boston with Uptown Browne. Hear it at 10pm on Saturdays on WBCA 102.9 FM! They also discuss the importance of celebrating African American history.
Joe Heisler talks to Jacquetta van Zandt, host of Politics and Prosecco about the race for Suffolk DA and other local elections. Joe also speaks to District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan about developments to pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure in Boston, as well as her initiatives through the Boston City Council.
Join Dale and Cheryl for Dale's delicious crockpot apple sausage mushroom stuffing!
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Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Hannah Strege, the first baby born from a frozen embryo. Strege explains her belief that IVF is akin to "Playing God", as well as expressing concern that children born via IVF might end up dating a half-sibling because they don't know their biological parent. As a self-described "survivor of the IVF industry", Strege concluded her interview by comparing treatment of frozen embryos to the treatment ...
Boston Jazz Foundations 6th Annual Charles River Jazz Fest, Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown, 2026 City Spotlights Leadership Program for teens at the Boch Center, National Night Out events throughout city parks, 11th Annual Peace B'Que in Dorchester.
On today's episode of Bostonian Rap, Rachel talks about her no longer being attached to the Republican party within Massachusetts. She mentions that Amy Carnevale has hard numbers to contend with and the toxic culture that she has to break through as well. Rachel also talks about the importance of knowing what candidates are running for and what their knowledge and relevant experience is running for GOP.
This episode of Music Is Healing Us features several segments about different topics in hip hop history and culture. Topics covered include rap beef and classic feuds, the roots of hip hop and the permanence of Black culture through the lens of hip hop, the MP3 revolution and artist sampling in hip hop, and the evolution of hip hop production.
Larry Higginbottom observes how government & the Democratic Party have done more harm to poor people more than helping them, entitlement & acceptance as products of public services & government programs, how these programs have served as an anchor rather than a safety net, the importance of educating children at home after school, crippling people by suppressing their drive to acquire & improve skills for employment...
Host Shepard Vargo interviews José Valenzuela, the founder of non-profit Boston Youth Wrestling. They discuss the history of developing wrestling programs in Boston, as well as the positive role that wrestling has played in their lives.
Sharon Hinton speaks to Dr. Rosita Chatonda, an educator, community organizer, author, advocate for public education, and founder of CAUSE (Coalition and Alliance of Urban School Educators) and Teach for the Future Inc. She shares the story of fighting the closure of predominately Black schools in Chicago under Mayor Daley. Sharon and Dr. Rosita discuss parallels between that time in Chicago and school closures in present-day Bosto...
In this final episode of Unsafe Harbor, host Alex Stein reveals the last mystery port. Part of the harbor's allure is an AI-generated news article which fabricated a deadly accident at an onsite chemical plant. Join Alex as he digs into the genesis of this article, tracing it and its creator across decades and continents. Can you guess the final Unsafe Harbor?
This week Jaiye speaks with Naylene Bartlett, Valeria Salas and Tayla Andre!
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "One Night Only", "Ice Cream Man", "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass", "Hadestown: The Musical", and "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World". Mr. Burke also reveals the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 10th - 14th, 2026.
On this episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda Solomon is joined by Benadette Matthis, the founder of Swim Freedom, a non profit that is working to educate more in the Black community on how to swim and be comfortable in the water.
Helen Credle joins Deborah and Linda once more, this time to discuss Malcolm X following his hundredth birthday. Helen shares her experiences meeting Malcolm X, and how they bonded over their relationships with Melnea Cass. Hear a personal perspective of the civil rights leader.
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