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All Of It with Alison Stewart
All Of It with Alison Stewart is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our…
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All Of It with Alison StewartCold War Choir Practice' is a New Play About One Family's Experience of the Reagan Years
In the new play "Cold War Choir Practice," a young girl finds herself spending time with her conservative Black uncle, who is into Reagan, conspiracy theories…
All Of It with Alison StewartGen X Rocker's New Memoir
Melissa Auf der Maur played bass for two of the biggest bands of the 90's — The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole — and witnessed firsthand the explosion of…
All Of It with Alison StewartA New Movie Filmed Fictional Group Therapy
In the new movie "Group: The Schopenhauer Effect," actors improvise their way through a fictional group therapy session led by real-life psychologist Dr…
All Of It with Alison StewartObsessed (with Cooking Perfection), But In the Best Way
There may be no such thing as "the best," but journalist and food writer Ella Quittner didn't let that stop her from diving into ways to make "the best"…
All Of It with Alison StewartRecapping the Oscars with Louis Virtel
Last night was the 98th annual Academy Awards. Oscars aficionado and "Keep It" co-host Louis Virtel discusses his opinions of the winners, and all the…
All Of It with Alison StewartJesse Tyler Ferguson Plays Truman Capote in a Manhattan Townhouse
In the new revival of the 1989 play "Tru," Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars as famed writer Truman Capote grappling with a social scandal that has left him cut out…
All Of It with Alison StewartCelebrating St. Paddy's Day with Pogues-Inspired Tribute Band Dark Streets
Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, the local Pogues-inspired cover band Dark Streets perform live in our studios, with WNYC engineer Jason Isaac on the drums…
All Of It with Alison StewartGet Lit: Angela Flournoy's 'The Wilderness'
Angela Flournoy's novel The Wilderness follows a group of four friends as they navigate young adulthood in New York and Los Angeles. We air highlights from our…
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Oscar Film: Bugonia
[REBROADCAST FROM October 21, 2025] The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed…
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Oscar Film: The Voice of Hind Rajab
[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2026] The film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a…
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Oscar Film: Train Dreams
[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a…
All Of It with Alison StewartSinners' Stars Miles Caton & Delroy Lindo
[REBROADCAST FROM January 15, 2026] The hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie…
All Of It with Alison StewartDaft Punk's 'Discovery' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
Daft Punk was famous for the robot masks that concealed the identities of the French musical duo. But behind the gimmick was a sound that revolutionized…
All Of It with Alison StewartSolving Conflicts With Neighbors With the Creators of HBO's 'Neighbors'
The new HBO series "Neighbors" puts a spotlight on conflicts between real-life neighbors, from disputes over who owns a patch of grass to an obsessive hatred…
All Of It with Alison StewartDebut Album from Public Song Project Winners Sibyl
Sister duo Sibyl were winners of All Of It's inaugural Public Song Project in 2023 with a song inspired the poetry of Edna St Vincent Millay. That song is now…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'Widbey' Explores Different Responses to Childhood Abuse
The new novel Whidbey explores the lives of three women who are all connected by the same abusive man. Birdie has moved to a remote island to escape the man…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow Artist Carol Bove Plays With Steel
Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of…
All Of It with Alison StewartOscar Nominee Rose Byrne on 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'
[REBROADCAST FROM October 9, 2025] In the film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Reflection of the Fashion Industry Through 2000's Reality Television
A new three-part documentary reflects on the prominence and legacy of 'America's Next Top Model' through interviews with ANTM’s key players, who reflect on…
All Of It with Alison StewartChloé Zhao on 'Hamnet' and Shakespeare
[REBROADCAST FROM December 5, 2025] Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat a Miss Lily's Chef Serves on His Jamaica Table
Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of…
All Of It with Alison StewartInvestigating How People Make the Decision to Have Kids, Or Not
Many modern couples, and women in particular, are faced with a difficult, life altering decision: to have children, or not. A new package of articles from The…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Journey Through Lebanese Cuisine with Anissa Helou
The latest cookbook from James Beard Award-winner Anissa Helou presents an in-depth look at the history of Lebanese cuisine throughout the country, from…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'Antigone' with a Twist at The Public
"Antigone" is a classic play many students read in high school or college. Playwright Anna Ziegler has written a new play inspired by her experience reading…
All Of It with Alison StewartOscar Nominated Political Drama 'The Secret Agent'
[REBROADCAST FROM December 2, 2025] The film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to…
All Of It with Alison StewartNew Doc About School Shooting Victims, Memorialized Through Their Bedrooms
The documentary short 'All The Empty Rooms,' follows reporter Steve Hartman and his photographer through their work memorializing the bedrooms of children…
All Of It with Alison StewartUnexpected Places for Meet Cutes in 2026
It's no secret how much dating takes place on the apps today as compared to in real life. But online dating hasn't exactly led to more success in finding the…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat's the Best Karaoke Song? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Everyone has their go-to karaoke song, but some songs are better for others in the karaoke setting. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'The Perfect Neighbor' Nominated for Best Documentary Feature
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2025] The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in…
All Of It with Alison StewartEthan Hawke's 'Best Actor' Nominated Performance in 'Blue Moon'
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 23, 2025] In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening…
All Of It with Alison StewartRenate Reinsve on Her 9-Times Oscar Nominated Film 'Sentimental Value'
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 10, 2025] The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated…
All Of It with Alison StewartNew Play 'Monsters' Shows Siblings Growing Together Through MMA
The new play 'Monsters,' from Manhattan Theater Club, follows a sister looking for mentorship from her estranged brother, a successful Mixed Martial Arts…
All Of It with Alison StewartRevisiting the Golden Age of New York Magicians
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Age of Indie Music in Brooklyn
Indie music has a long history in New York. Author Ronen Givony has written a new book, Us v. Them: The Age of Indie Music and a Decade in New York…
All Of It with Alison StewartJohn Pizzarelli Performs Live From Tony Bennett Tribute Album
This year is the centennial birthday of the late Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96 in 2023. Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has recorded a…
All Of It with Alison StewartCourtney Barnett Previews 'Creature of Habit' (Listening Party)
Musician Courtney Barnett previews her new album Creature of Habit which drops on March 27th. Album art courtesy of the artist. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
All Of It with Alison StewartSinger-songwriter Humbe Performs Live!
The Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe broke through with his hit song "fantasmas," and is making waves in the world of Spanish language music. He performs live…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe 82nd Whitney Biennial Surveys Contemporary American Art
The Whitney Biennial returns this year, surveying the contemporary American art landscape and featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives. Whitney curators…
All Of It with Alison StewartRobert Kaplow on Writing For Lorenz Hart in 'Blue Moon'
Screenwriter Robert Kaplow spent years working on "Blue Moon," the new movie that follows lyricist Lorenz Hart on the opening night of "Oklahoma!," the musical…
All Of It with Alison StewartChristian McBride on Chick Corea Tribute Album
Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance captures two concerts from jazz pianist Chick Corea played only months before his passing in 2021. The album recently…
All Of It with Alison StewartAmerican Songbook at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center's American Songbook series kicks off March 18. Creative director Clint Ramos discusses the series, along with the Tony-winning Ruthie Ann Miles…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow Sam Rogal Finds the Humor in 'The Power Broker'
The Power Broker by Robert Caro is one of the defining New York books. Comedian Sam Rogal, who claims he read the book "before it was cool," has created a show…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe 2026 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
Music journalist Rob Sheffield shares his reactions to the newly announced nominees to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2026. Photo by Gareth…
All Of It with Alison StewartLuke Thompson Falls in Love in 'Bridgerton' Season Four
In the fourth season of the romantic period drama "Bridgerton," Luke Thompson stars as Benedict, the latest Bridgerton sibling to find love. Thompson discusses…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Story of NYC's Legendary Venue "The Bottom Line"
The live music venue "The Bottom Line" closed in 2004, 30 years after being a go-to place for everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Gil Scott-Heron. Co-founder…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Sets of 'The Sopranos' at the Museum of the Moving Image
From Tony, to Paulie, to Junior, the characters of The Sopranos are television legend. But just as iconic are the sets of the show. A new exhibit at the Museum…
All Of It with Alison StewartSean Hayes in the One-Man Thriller 'The Unknown'
In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for…
All Of It with Alison StewartAmber Ruffin, Crystal Lucas Perry, and Grey Henson from 'Bigfoot! A New Musical'
"Bigfoot! A New Musical" is a new musical comedy about small town rumors, conspiracy theories, and of course giant, hairy creatures. Amber Ruffin, who wrote…
All Of It with Alison StewartWill Tracy Tackles Paranoia, Conspiracy, and Aliens in 'Bugonia'
In the Oscar-nominated film "Bugonia," two men become convinced that a high-powered CEO is actually an evil alien, and devise a plot to kidnap her. "Bugonia"…
All Of It with Alison StewartSeasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms
A new cookbook offers advice for South Asian cooking techniques including how to build a Masala Dabba, how to make ordinary ingredients sing, and best…
All Of It with Alison StewartSteve Earle on 'Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories'
Steve Earle just kicked off his "Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories" tour, and has a stop at the Gramercy Theatre tonight and on March 13. He also just won a…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow Jesse Jackson Shaped New York Politics
Last week, Rev. Jesse Jackson, a national Civil Rights leader and former Presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84. While Jackson was a national…
All Of It with Alison StewartTayari Jones on Her New Novel 'Kin'
The new novel from acclaimed writer Tayari Jones follows two friends, bonded together in childhood by the absence of mothers in their lives. But as they get…
All Of It with Alison StewartBuilding the World of 'Hamnet' with Production Designer Fiona Crombie
The sets for the film "Hamnet" included a recreation of the Globe theater and period-accurate homes from 16th century England. Production designer Fiona…
All Of It with Alison StewartLaurie Anderson Previews Tibet House Benefit
Musician Laurie Anderson previews the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert which benefits Tibet House US, the non-profit institution preserving Tibetan culture. The…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Debut Legal Thriller About a Taxi Driver Framed for Murder
Attorney Yosha Gunasekera makes her authorial debut with a gripping legal mystery about a New York City taxi driver accused of murdering a passenger, found…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow Paul McCartney Remade Himself After the End of The Beatles
Academy Award-winning documentarian Morgan Neville's latest project explores Paul McCartney's career in the immediate aftermath of the breakup of The Beatles…
All Of It with Alison StewartExploring the 'World of Black Film'
Ashley Clark is the curatorial director of the Criterion Collection, and he is now also the author of the new book, The World of Black Film: A Journey Through…
All Of It with Alison StewartLaura Linney Stars in 'American Classic'
The new comedy series "American Classic" tells the story of a Broadway star, Richard Bean (Kevin Kline), who returns to his hometown after a public meltdown…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Stars of 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' Perform Live!
The new Broadway musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" is a charming story about a young man from England who visits New York City for the…