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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 StewartThe HawtPlates Perform Live
The HawtPlates describe themselves as "a family singing group that was formed in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx." Throughout this month until January 25…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow To Deal With Other Theatergoers' Bad Etiquette
After a viral altercation at a recent production of "Mamma Mia," people might be thinking about theater etiquette, and how to address misbehavior without…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'Marjorie Prime' Stars June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, and Danny Burstein as Humans Grappling with Memory and Artificial Intelligence
In the Broadway play "Marjorie Prime," an elderly woman named Marjorie (June Squibb) is struggling with dementia. In order to help her, Marjorie's daughter…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'Abbott Elementary' Star Tyler James Williams
Actor Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory on "Abbott Elementary," discusses the latest season of the beloved sitcom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhy Waiting for the Next TV Season Takes So Long Now
Long gaps between season finales and premieres have become standard across television. The Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh and journalist and data scientist…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Tells a Heartbreaking True Story in a Unique Way
The new film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other…
All Of It with Alison Stewart"Pluribus" Shows A Future Where Everyone’s Happy, and That’s the Problem
In the new post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama, "Pluribus," author Carol Sturka, the most miserable person on Earth, must save the world from an extraterrestrial…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow to be a Rich Old Lady
Amanda Holden spent years working in Wall Street before she had an epiphany that she was just making rich people richer. She left to start her own company…
All Of It with Alison StewartDon Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble 'Groove In The Face of Adversity' (Listening Party)
The Pan-Detroit Ensemble is the new band from native Detroiter, Grammy-winning producer and longtime Blue Note Records president Don Was. Their debut album…
All Of It with Alison StewartDirector Park Chan-wook on 'No Other Choice'
"No Other Choice," the latest film from director Park Chan-wook, follows a recently laid-off father and husband who resorts to violent means to eliminate the…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe 250th Anniversary of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'
250 years ago tomorrow, a relatively unknown colonist swept up in revolutionary fever, Thomas Paine, wrote and published a pamphlet called Common Sense…
All Of It with Alison StewartStar Tessa Thompson Talks 'Hedda'
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 1, 2025] A provocative re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “Hedda” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past…
All Of It with Alison StewartCecily Strong and Beck Bennett Go 'All Out' on Broadway
Following 2024's "All In: Comedy About Love," writer Simon Rich is back on Broadway with "All Out: Comedy About Ambition," a production of live readings of his…
All Of It with Alison StewartNYC Winter Jazzfest Preview: Giant Step 35.5
NYC Winter Jazzfest will celebrate the 35.5 year legacy of legendary party promoter, record label and creative agency Giant Step on January 11 at Elsewhere…
All Of It with Alison StewartNYC Winter Jazzfest Preview with Freedom Riders
The jazz collective Freedom Riders celebrates the history of the namesake civil rights activists as well as the musicians who advocated for equality. Their…
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Forecasting Food Trends for 2026
What foods will be in, and what will be out, in 2026? Kim Severson, who covers food and food culture for the New York Times, joins to discuss her latest piece…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Most Anticipated Reads of 2026!
A recent YouGov poll found that nearly 40 percent of Americans did not read a single book in 2025. So 2026 is a perfect time to help turn that trend around…
All Of It with Alison StewartSinger-Songwriter Annie DiRusso Performs Live in CR5
The singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso debuted this year with the album Super Pedestrian and already has a Tiny Desk concert under her belt. She performs live…
All Of It with Alison StewartA New Film Examines the Aftermath of The Eaton Fire
"All the Walls Came Down" is a documentary short — short listed at the 98th Academy Awards — that provides a candid look at the aftermath of 2025's Eaton fire…
All Of It with Alison StewartLaughing Toward A More Fulfilling Life
Chris Duffy is an award winning comedian with experience working on comedy shows with Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver, and host of the podcast "How To Be A Better…
All Of It with Alison StewartTop US Travel Destinations For 2026
Condé Nast Traveler recently published a list of “The Best Places to Go in the US in 2026.” Associate director of articles Megan Spurrell shares their most…
All Of It with Alison StewartGet Lit Preview: Ocean Vuong on 'The Emperor of Gladness'
Our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. The story follows a young man named Hai who is…
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Previewing This Year's 'Under The Radar' Fest
The Under the Radar Festival returns this year with more than 25 examples of groundbreaking stage productions from around the world. The festival's co-creative…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat Lines Are Worth It?
Sometimes long lines for food can be worth it. Tammie Teclemariam, the Underground Gourmet columnist at New York Magazine, joins to discuss her piece "The Best…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Brain Health Challenge for 2026
Looking for a way to reset your mental health, and activate your brain in 2026? Dana G. Smith of the New York Times is spearheading a five day brain health…
All Of It with Alison StewartRemembering January 6th, Five Years Later
Five years ago today, a violent mob broke into the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Mary Clare…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat TV To Watch Through Your Winter Hibernation
What television shows and streaming series should we look forward to in the new year? Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk shares her recommendations. Hosted…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat New York Looked Like in 1776
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States of America. Much important revolutionary…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Story of the First Woman to Helm a Merchant Ship
The new book The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World tells the story of Mary Ann Patten, who became the…
All Of It with Alison StewartAnna Christie' Stars Michelle Williams at St. Ann's Warehouse
Michelle Williams is currently starring in an off-Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play '"Anna Christie." The show centers around Anna, a…
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Top TV: Alien: Earth
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 25, 2025] In the new series "Alien: Earth," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring…
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Top TV: Dark Winds
[REBROADCAST FROM March 6, 2025] Based on Tony Hillerman's novels, the AMC thriller series "Dark Winds" returned last spring with its third season, in which…
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Top TV: Dope Thief
[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his starring role in the new series "Dope Thief." The show follows two friends who decide…
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Top TV: Paradise
[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2025] The Hulu series “Paradise,” which is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, follows the twists, turns and…
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Top TV: The Gilded Age
[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2025] "The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, in which his character heads to the…
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Top TV: The Reluctant Traveler
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2025] Actor Eugene Levy has been pushing himself out of his comfort zone for his documentary travel series, "The Reluctant Traveler…
All Of It with Alison StewartTracy K. Smith's Hopes For 2026, And Yours
Tracy K. Smith, former poet laureate of the United States, shares some poetry, and her hopes for 2026. Plus, listeners, All Of It producers and Alison share…
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Cillian Murphy Talks 'Steve'
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 10, 2025] Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a…
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Fred Hechinger & Bing Liu Talk 'Preparation for the Next Life'
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 5, 2025] The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and…
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Harris Dickinson & Frank Dillane Talk 'Urchin'
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 10, 2025] Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor…
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New Doc About "The Librarians" Fighting Against Book Bans
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 3, 2025] Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the…
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Wunmi Mosaku Talks 'Sinners'
[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in Ryan Coogler's vampire film "Sinners." She plays Annie, a spiritual healer who is…
All Of It with Alison StewartSchool Lunch After The Cellphone Ban
WNYC and Gothamist education reporter Jessica Gould shares her reporting on how the cellphone ban at NYC's public school has changed the nature of lunchtime…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow New York Pioneered the Lunch Hour
Lunch has a long history in New York, and the midday meal has looked different throughout different eras of the city. In today's world of corporate bowls and…
All Of It with Alison StewartNew Years In NYC (Beyond Times Square)
Eater editor Nadia Chaudhury shares her list of New Years Eve celebrations around the city, and her tips for celebrating at home. Plus listeners call in to…
All Of It with Alison StewartGoodbye, MetroCard
On December 31, the MTA will stop selling new MetroCards for subway and bus riders, continuing the transition to a contactless tap-and-ride fare system. Jodi…
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Best Podcasting Moments of 2025
Before the New Year, hear updates from the world of podcasts, including industry trends, new and rising shows, and highlight episodes from 2025. Podcast…
All Of It with Alison StewartFind Photographer Jamel Shabazz in Prospect Park
Photographer Jamel Shabazz grew up in Brooklyn. Naturally, he learned his craft of street photography through one of his favorite place's in his home borough…
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New PEN America Head Dinaw Mengetsu
Novelist, writer and Macarthur Fellow Dinaw Mengetsu has been tapped to lead PEN America. He discusses his mission for the organization in the midst of attacks…
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The Best Movies of 2025
What is the best movie you saw in 2025? New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses her list of the best movies of the year, and takes calls from…
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Wondered What It's Like To Be to a Rockette?
The Radio City Rockettes are a New York institution. But what is it like to be a real Rockette, and how does one get the gig? Joining us are Rockettes Kayla…
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The Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years On Stage
The Radio City Rockettes are of course a celebrated New York tradition around the holidays, but did you know the group was formed in St. Louis? This year marks…
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The Gay Harlem Renaissance
An exhibition at The New York Historical explores Black LGBTQ+ nightlife, arts, and culture during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. Lead curator…
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Spending the Holidays Alone Can Be Special
The holidays are thought to be a time of gathering with friends and family, but many also spend the season alone, either by choice or not. Being alone…
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Gene Pressman's Memoir About Barney's
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 8, 2025] Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before…
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Ocean Vuong's Novel 'Emperor of Gladness'
[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a…
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Jeff Hiller's Book 'Actress Of A Certain Age'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] "Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight…
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Dylan Mulveney's Memoir
[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney rose to fame through her series documenting her gender transition on TikTok. But along…
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Kiran Desai on 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 2, 2025] The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author…
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Steve Martin and Alison Brown's Banjo Collaboration
[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2025] Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online…