Haywood Fennell interviews veteran and documentarian Bob Nesson. Together, they discuss Nesson's recent documentary, Holding Up the Sky, which follows two men convicted of homicide when they were teenagers and the lives they built for themselves both in prison and after being granted parole. Haywood and Bob also discuss the Stanley Jones Clean Stat…

Join dale and Cheryl for some delicious mississippi mud brownies! Ep.# 321 PSA Free!By [email protected]

Host Kristen Halbert and guests Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury and Marisol Santiago of MassVOTE!By [email protected]

Host Colbe Mazzarella talks to Julie Fitzgerald President Operation Rescue, about programs, resources, and support Operation Rescue offers to families.By [email protected]

The North End's Italian community gathers for the feast day of patron saints such as Saint Agrippina of Mineo. Roxbury Presbyterian Church's executive director Krystal Pegram discusses the importance of mental health and community through turmoil and trauma, as well as the "You Deserve Joy" event which focuses on healing through creative arts.…

Host Rachel Miselman discusses "Pink Slime Journalism", the importance of professional journalistic training & preparation, false reporters & journalists, seeking viral notoriety over journalistic integrity, & more.By [email protected]

Larry Higginbottom urges listeners to focus on acquiring "high income skills" rather than relying on social programs.By [email protected]

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

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "The Naked Gun" (2025), "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", "Happy Gilmore 2", "Oh, Hi!", and "Together". Mr. Burke also runs down the movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 4th - 8th, 2025.By [email protected]

Rochelle Jones is here to share with us that we are not alone. Times can make folks feel weary and tired, battered nearly broken, and our host's connection with a higher power concerns itself with uplifting those that need the coach in their corner. The belief is there: that you can get up, stay motivated, find those to surround you with positivity…

Guest author P.K. Norton!By [email protected]

Guest author P.K. Norton 2022!By [email protected]

The Mayoral Forum on Arts & Culture offers a glimpse into candidates' perspectives on the future of arts and culture in Boston. Learn the proposed policies from Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft, and Domingos Darosa. "Live Long And Well,", Boston's population health equity agenda, continues its mission to improve health outcomes for all Bostonians. Hea…

Host Haywood Fennell Shares his view of veterans being a under used and overlooked community resource. As well as the erasure of African American veterans in history.By [email protected]

Join Dale and Cheryl for Dale's delicious crockpot apple sausage mushroom stuffing! Ep.#320 PSA Free!By [email protected]

Host Mary Tamer! Guests Greg Maynard (Founder & Exec. Dir., Boston Policy Institute, Inc.) & Annissa Essaibi George (former City Councilor & Owner, Stitch House).By [email protected]

Brendan O'Connell, host of Life Matters, tackles the ponderous task of addressing safety issues with "chemically-induced" abortions. Brendan shares his insights on attending the 54th annual National Right To Life Conference in Overland Park, Kansas. Statistics on the use of mifepristone and misoprostol, FDA-regulated medications utilized by health …

oston's Annual Puerto Rican Festival in Franklin Part brings together Boricuas and fellow Bostonians in a celebration of culture and music. Artists from across the world gather for the International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach. Hear an interview with Emily Schario, head of content at the B-Side, a weekday newsletter for young Bostonians…

Host Rachel Miselman talks about the viral "Coldplay Affair" between former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot focusing on the surrounding effects of blatant cheating, as well as a secondary focus of feminism and women in politics in Massachusetts. Join in and share your opinion.By [email protected]

Larry Higginbottom discusses the importance of essential high income skills, how ADOS political & social capital has been squandered, how civil rights laws & affirmative action came to benefit more than just ADOS whom it was originally intended for, politics failing ADOS, the Democratic party promoting an impoverished lifestyle of welfare programs,…

Host Sharon Hinton speaks to fellow BNN producer Nellie Mae Live. She shares how she got interested and involved in media production and the people that inspire her. Sharon recounts her chance meeting with James Earl Jones. Sharon and Nellie discuss interviewing techniques.By [email protected]

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. Calls To Action: 1By [email protected]

Local musician, producer, and rapper Missterious Glow visits the studio for a live performance and interview. Learn the meaning behind her artist name, get insight into her songwriting process, and hear how music has helped her express her true self.By [email protected]

Rochelle Jones talks to people who almost made it to the finish line and then stumbled, who lost it all before the win, and offers words of encouragement for moving forward. Get up, and try again!By [email protected]

Guest Upton Bell!By [email protected]

Upton Bell 2023 interview. Upton's feedback on the current state of Boston sports! Check out the Upton Bell Collection http://scua.library.umass.edu/upton-bell-collection/By [email protected]

Healthcare Workers Union 1199 SEIU pickets at Upham's Corner Health Center to protest the poor working conditions of home healthcare workers. The Gardens of Egleston project celebrates community gardens in Boston's Egleston Square. Plus, an interview with Kim Todd, president of Dress For Success Boston, a non-profit that empowers job seekers to loo…

Join Dale and Cheryl for mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and a rice, broccoli, and cheese casserole! Ep.# 319 PSA Free!By [email protected]

On the 1st half, 9th Suffolk State Rep. John Moran & Boston City Councilor John FitzGerald. On the 2nd half, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Eastern MA Monica Roberts & 7th Suffolk State Rep. Chynah Tyler.By [email protected]

The Roxbury Unity Parade celebrates black culture and community pride. Festival Betances transforms Villa Victoria into a colorful celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Hear an interview with Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), a community development corporation that provides affordable housing, as well as education…

Host Larry Higginbottom shares why he prefers the phrase American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS) over African American, discusses his issues with immigration, and encourages people to develop "high-income skills" to get ahead in American society.By [email protected]

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Smurfs", "Eddington", "Superman" (2025), "Madea's Destination Wedding", and "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken-word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters on July 26th, 2025.By [email protected]

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."…

Host Brooklyn Ang and Nellie Mae start spicy with the effects of porn on a relationship, then go in to Miss Nellie Mae her Journey from nothing to something and what comes next. Tune in!By [email protected]

Rochelle talks about answering the call of God and continuing to worship during times of hardship. She also lays out steps to reconnect with God when feeling disconnected from your purpose, such as reading scripture, connecting with the Christian community, reflecting on what God has already done in your life, and more.…

Ken Meyers interviews guest Stephen Sawicki about his book "Teach Me To Kill", Stephen's background and what lead him to write the book, the strange truths of the Pam Smart case and the murder of her husband, what's next for Stephen, & more!By [email protected]

Welcome Home Initiative for new homeowners in Dorchester, Seniors Health & Wellness programming at Elk Center in West Roxbury, interview with Chad Hassey, Dir. of Operations for The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, about their summer programming and job opportunities for teens.By [email protected]

Host Willie P, Get out, Get movin', and Going. Uphold Joy with the Lord, Keep Ya Head Up, and Spend some time with those you love.By [email protected]

Join Dale and Cheryl as they make some gravy and cook two turkey breasts, one in the oven and one on the grill! Ep.318 PSA Free!By [email protected]

Brendan O'Connell invites Scot Fischbach (Exec. Dri., National Right to Life Committee) to the show to discuss the Medina vs Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Supreme Court ruling, commemorating the 3rd anniversary of the Dobbs decision and its effects for Right to Life, the One Big Beautiful Bill ending tax payer funding of the abortion industr…

MBTA fallout prompting rescue, Boston heat emergency, common power outages in Boston, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center renamed in honor of Mayor Menino, Boston's Safe Shopping Initiative to detour shop-lifting increase, Upcoming Summer Events, report from the Charles River Jazz Festival.By [email protected]

Host Rachel Miselman discusses the importance of appearance and its relation to how one feels about themselves, beauty standards for women and related discourse, and the need for significant representation from multiple political parties in Suffolk County and Massachusetts.By [email protected]

Discovering The Law, with host and attorney Lucy Rivera, welcomes President of the Boston Bar Association Matthew McTygue to inform us of diverse law resources available to our greater community. The Boston Bar Association (BBA) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization with over 15,000 professional members and 140 institutional partners serving …

Sharon Hinton speaks to Talia Whyte, worker-owner at the Rozzie Bound Co-op Bookstore, a community-owned bookstore that promotes literacy and freedom of speech. Talia shares how a cooperative works, explains what community-owners and consumer-owners are, and discusses the importance of reading. Learn about how you can support independent book store…

Deborah Shariff and co-host Linda Solomon interview Dr. Aminah Fernandes Pilgrim and Dr. Carine Sauvignon about implementing a Black Studies Associate's Degree at Massasoit Community College. This episode continues the conversation in a series highlighting the importance of Black Studies in academia and their development. The doctors join our hosts…

Never Give Up heats up this week with a burning question for when things get real. What do you do when your faith gets tired? Host Rochelle Jones is joined by Cassandra Desrosiers to explore ways in which personal faith can be reinvigorated and how to overcome trials of spiritual fatigue. Words of encouragement are offered up by the program where g…

Guest long-time radio veteran Nancy Quill!By [email protected]

After two years of renovations, the Condon Swimming Pool reopens in South Boston. Mayor Wu fights for better summer learning programmings like the Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Dorchester. Hear an interview with Nicole Stewart, Executive Director from Boston CASA, an organization that recruits, trains, and supports court-appointed spec…

Jazz guitarist Fred Woodard visits the studio to tell us about the Dudley Jazz Festival. This free festival, now in its 9th year, will feature Donna McElroy, Temidayo Balogun, Fred Woodard, and Kurtis Rivers. It's from 12-6pm at the Mary Hannon Playground, 621 Dudley St, Dorchester. Learn what inspired Fred to start this festival, and how he works …