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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.

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Today · 27 min
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Boston welcomes 175 new American citizens at the JFK Library. A local hair store owner talks about how the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts is helping her business grow. Summer L. Williams shares the Boston Black history behind her new play, A New Era. Learn about Rosalita's Puppets with artistic director and puppeteer Charlotte Dore.
Today · 27 min
The Robe Life
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.
Yesterday · 23 min
The Village
Willie P. highlights the topic of elder abuse, identifying abuse, unreported abuse cases & how to report, children & caregivers abusing their parents and taking control of their finances & etc., Adult Protection Services in MA, & more.
Yesterday · 45 min
The Tape Deck Hour
Host Cuban Mic interviews R&B producer Melks and R&B singer Tizy. He discusses their recent collaborations, upcoming projects, and how their background influences their music.
Yesterday · 42 min
Cooking In The Dark
Join Dale and Cheryl for mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and a rice, broccoli, and cheese casserole! Ep.# 319 PSA Free!
Thursday · 53 min
Talk Of The Neighborhoods
On the first half Joe Heisler interviews candidate for MA State Senate First Suffolk District , Juwan Skeens. Then on the second half Mary Tamer returns to the show to discuss the Early Literacy Bill that was just passed in MA.
Thursday · 29 min
Life Matters
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 of slaves and talking about current legislative efforts to recognize frozen embryos as people.
Thursday · 15 min
Boston Neighborhood Network News
Mayor Wu hosts the third annual Civic Summit, bringing together civic leaders and nonprofit advocates to strengthen community engagement in Boston. Representative Ayanna Pressley pledges support for the Brooke House at Olmsted Village. The Soulful Bliss fest brings soul and R&B to Seaport. Plus, the North End Feasts are back through August, with a profile on the 112th Annual Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Feast. Get Connected's Taste of Ethnic Boston brings food from across the world to Big Night Live.
Thursday · 54 min
Bostonian Rap
Rachel Miselman expresses displeasure with politicians & the political scene in Boston & MA as a whole.
Thursday · 51 min
Music Is Healing Us Radio
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.
Wednesday · 54 min
Observations From The Trenches
Larry Higginbottom urges his community to delineate African Americans from other groups that have benefitted from their activism, including Hispanic and non-American Black people.
Wednesday · 54 min
CAMP - Coaching & Mentoring Playbook
Shepard Vargo speaks to Demetris Pringle, director of programs and membership at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center and jiu jitsu coach at Level Ground MMA. Demetris shares how he got involved in combat sports, and discusses the importance of building your fundamental skills as you progress in a sport.
Tuesday · 24 min
Discovering The Law
Lucy Rivera speaks to attorney Jeffrey Woolf, Assistant General Counsel to the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, about artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. They discuss its uses and implications for the practice of law.
Tuesday · 50 min
Unsafe Harbor
Unsafe Harbor is a geographical guessing game where listeners are challenged to correctly identify the mystery port or harbor. Pay attention because everything is a clue. This week, we’re performing a radio drama: Seneca’s Phaedra, featuring Eli Schotland as Hippolytus, the prince of Athens, Ishwar Madhusudan as Theseus, king of Athens, Alex Stein as Phaedra, wife of Theseus and stepmother of Hippolytus, Toby Gauld as Phaedra’s nurse, and Tommy Shenefield as a messenger. Enjoy the show.
Tuesday · 54 min
Words On Film
Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", "The Odyssey", "I Want Your Sex", and "Ask E. Jean". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 3rd - 7th, 2026.
Tuesday · 28 min
Confronting Injustice
On today's episode of Confronting Injustice, Linda talks about adverse childhood experiences and how listeners can learn/begin to unpack the traumas that they may have experienced.
Monday · 29 min
Urban Empowerment Today
On this historic episode, host and co-host Deborah Shariff and Linda Solomon welcome Helen Credle and Marcia Davis talk about their experiences being taught and raised by Elma Lewis, founder of the Elma Lewis school of Fine Arts. Learn their stories and journey—living proof that "Service is sacred and story telling is survival."
Monday · 57 min
Word to Us
On this summer episode of Word to Us, I talk with Linda Solomon about boundaries within romantic relationships, understanding how your childhood and past traumas can show up in a relationship and knowing when to leave a relationship.
Monday · 54 min
Let's Talk About It
Don’t miss an inspiring new episode of Let’s Talk About It with host Safiya Sanyika featuring Lady D as we honor the life and legacy of Joseph Stewart and discuss the importance of supporting our veterans and disabled veterans.
Monday · 56 min
Voice Of The Watchmen
This week's topic is "malice in marriage: a hateful union." Learn the importance of looking beyond someone's appearance to find a compatible, God-fearing spouse.