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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…
Episodes
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Doobie Brothers Reunite for 'Walk This Road'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2025] On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June…
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Lakecia Benjamin's 'Phoenix Reimagined (Live)' (in CR5)
[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist and composer who is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz…
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The War & Treaty's 'Plus One' (Live in CR5)
[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2025] Powerhouse country and Americana duo The War and Treaty joined us live in the studio to perform songs from their brand new…
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The Cover-Up' Spotlights Investigative Journalist Seymour Hersh
The new Netflix documentary "The Cover-Up" spotlights the career of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, who is known for breaking stories like the My Lai…
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Go Local: Queens
We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. She will join us each week through the holiday…
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What's The Best Holiday Rom-Com? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
The Rom-Com is as synonymous with Christmas as the Christmas Tree itself. For the next installment of our debate series, Small Stakes, Big Opinions, we ask the…
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What’s Driving Gen Z’s Return to Movie Theaters
Gen Z moviegoing attendance grew by 25 percent over the last 12 months, according to Cinema United’s Strength of Exhibition report. IndieWire executive editor…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe West Village Chorale Gets us in the Holiday Spirit
Christmas is just a week away. Members of the West Village Chorale return once again this year to ring in the holiday spirit and perform some classic carols…
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50 Years Of Teaching Kids Movement at the National Dance Institute
The National Dance Institute was founded 50 years ago to provide free dance education to children who would not be able to afford it, and children with…
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Calder's Circus at 100
The Whitney's exhibit, "High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100" celebrates the centennial anniversary of Alexander Calder's iconic work by bringing it together with…
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Celebrating Children's Music in 'Happy and You Know It'
The new documentary "Happy and You Know It" celebrates the history of children's music and musicians. Director Penny Lane discusses the documentary, and…
All Of It with Alison StewartMichael Winograd Plays TANZ! in CR5
Though it had a relatively quiet 1955 release, the klezmer album Tanz!, from Dave Tarras and the Musiker Brothers, is now considered a landmark of the genre…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Book Gift Guide for Every Reader
Looking to give a book as a Christmas gift, but not sure what to get? All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf provides a gift guide for every kind of…
All Of It with Alison StewartO Brother, Where Art Thou' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
25 years ago this month, the Coen brothers' Americana Odyssey "O Brother, Where Art Thou" was released in theaters. While the movie saw a paucity of award…
All Of It with Alison StewartActor Tim Blake Nelson's New Novel
Actor Tim Blake Nelson is known for his work in "O Brother Where Art Thou," "Watchmen" and most recently, "The Lowdown." In addition to his work as a…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle
A new book about puzzles claims 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more, and nearly 23 million solve them daily. Natan Last, a researcher…
All Of It with Alison StewartVocalist Kate Kortum Performs Live
Recently, vocalist Kate Kortum won NJPAC's Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, a prestigious award for Jazz vocalists that includes previous…
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New Doc About 'Carol & Joy' Kane
Actor Carol Kane, known for her roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the Princess Bride and Taxi, lives with her 98 year old mother in Manhattan. A new…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow Do You Solve a Problem Like Penn Station?
Penn Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in NYC and has had its share of problems. New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman and transit…
All Of It with Alison StewartFamily Recipes to Take to the Grave
Through her Instagram and TikTok account, ghostlyarchive, Rosie Grant documents recipes she finds on gravestones and her own process trying to recreate them…
All Of It with Alison StewartGaten Matarazzo on Growing Up as Dustin on "Stranger Things"
The final season of the beloved sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is underway. Star Gaten Matarazzo, who has been playing Dustin on the show for a decade…
All Of It with Alison StewartCameron Crowe on His Rock Memoir 'The Uncool'
Cameron Crowe discusses his new memoir, The Uncool, which chronicles his time working for Rolling Stone, covering some of the biggest rock bands in the world…
All Of It with Alison StewartMatthew Broderick Stars as 'Tartuffe' off-Broadway
"Tartuffe" is the classic Molière comedy and satire first performed in the 1660s. Matthew Broderick is currently starring in the lead role of a new…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Christmas Album from Old Crow Medicine Show
The Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show has a new holiday album, OCMS XMAS. Band members Ketch Secor, Morgan Jahnig and Cory Younts join for a listening…
All Of It with Alison StewartPoet Patricia Smith Wins the National Book Award
Local New Jersey poet and Princeton professor Patricia Smith has won the National Book Award for her poetry collection, The Intentions of Thunder: New and…
All Of It with Alison StewartGo Local: The Bronx
We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. Each week through the holiday season, she offers…
All Of It with Alison StewartIt's Ramen Season!
There's never a bad time for ramen, but with the temperatures dropping winter is the perfect time to warm up with a bowl. Chef, writer and self professed…
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Get Lit: Sarah Kinsley Performs Live
As part of our Get Lit event, singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley discussed her career, her album The Escaper, and for a special performance, which includes a…
All Of It with Alison StewartGet Lit: Susan Choi's 'Flashlight'
The November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection was the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. It follows a family grappling with the aftermath of a father's…
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Introducing the Queer Urban Orchestra
The Queer Urban Orchestra is a local group and the first orchestra in the city specifically serving the LGBTQ community. Ahead of their Refuge-themed concert…
All Of It with Alison StewartListeners, Help Plan Alison's Staycation!
All Of It Hostess with the Mostess Alison Stewart is looking forward to a nice long staycation. She and All Of It producer Luke Green, who took his own stretch…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Criterion Channel Celebrates Debut Films from Black Women Directors
All throughout December, Criterion Channel subscribers can stream their new series "Black Debutantes: First Features by Black Women Directors." The series…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Best Movies Set in Hotels with the Criterion Channel
From "The Shining" to "Lost in Translation," so many great films have been set in hotels. And all throughout December, you can stream many of those films on…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat's the Best Beatles Album? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Recently, "The Beatles Anthology" documentary series has been remastered and updated with a new episode for Disney Plus, and includes a new companion album of…
All Of It with Alison StewartAs We Say Goodbye to the Penny, a Look Back at the History of Money
The penny is no more! As we look back at the history of the penny, economist and author David McWilliams provides some context, and examines the history of…
All Of It with Alison StewartBreaking Down the Golden Globe Nominations
Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, and Kyle Buchanan, awards season columnist for The New York Times, discusses all the snubs and surprises…
All Of It with Alison StewartJay Som Performs in CR5
Jay Som is the solo project of singer-songwriter, producer, and engineer Melina Duterte. In the six years since her last solo record, she's worked with a…
All Of It with Alison StewartExamining Obsessions with David Greene
In his new podcast "David Greene is Obsessed," former Morning Edition host David Greene speaks with guests about their obsessions, from a collector who has…
All Of It with Alison StewartRian Johnson Talks "Wake Up Dead Man"
The third film in the Knives Out series is called "Wake Up Dead Man," in which Daniel Craig returns to the role of detective Benoit Blanc, trying to solve a…
All Of It with Alison StewartGen X Icons Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in 'Waiting for Godot'
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 13, 2025] Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, one-time co-stars in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," have reunited on stage in…
All Of It with Alison StewartMight Gen X Be the Best Generation for Culture?
A new piece in T Magazine argues that Gen X has had some of the greatest contributions to American culture in history. Writer Amanda Fortini discusses her…
All Of It with Alison StewartLeslie Jones Finds the Humor in Life with New Comedy Special
Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Leslie Jones has returned to the stage with a new comedy special, 'Leslie Jones: Life Part 2', with reflections on…
All Of It with Alison StewartWhat Does the Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal Mean for the Entertainment Industry?
Last week, it was announced that Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. in a $82.7 billion dollar deal with massive implications for the entertainment industry. The…
All Of It with Alison StewartHoliday Volunteering in NYC
The holiday season is a time for giving, and in that spirit, WNYC is holding a blood drive throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in The Greene Space. We…
All Of It with Alison StewartGo Local: Brooklyn
We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. She will join us each week through the holiday…
All Of It with Alison StewartRikers Youth Find Role Model In Pastor & NFL Alum Tim Johnson
A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on…
All Of It with Alison StewartCelebrating the 100 Year History of 'The New Yorker'
The New Yorker celebrates its centennial this year, and a new documentary, "The New Yorker at 100" takes audiences through the history of the storied…
All Of It with Alison StewartCavetown's Benefit Concert for LGBTQ+ Aid
The musician Cavetown is also founder of the This Is Home Project, which helps support access for LGBTQ+ youth to housing and healthcare. On December 14, he'll…
All Of It with Alison StewartA Concert for Doula Training
Musician and trained doula Domino Kirke will be hosting a concert on Dec. 17 with other 'mama musicians,' including Joan As Police Woman and Rachael Price of…
All Of It with Alison StewartAna Gasteyer Brings Sugar and Booze to Her Holiday Show
Comedian Ana Gasteyer discusses her live show "Ana Gasteyer: Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular," which will include performances of holiday classics and her…
All Of It with Alison StewartA New Exhibition Celebrates New York City's Street Food Vendors
A new exhibition at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) honors generations of New York’s mostly immigrant street food entrepreneurs and the dishes they have…
All Of It with Alison StewartChloé Zhao's 'Hamnet'
Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her new film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William…
All Of It with Alison StewartMenopausal & Rocking in 'Riot Women'
Sally Wainwright, the award-winning writer and director of the UK series "Happy Valley" and "Last Tango in Halifax," has a new show called "Riot Women," about…
All Of It with Alison StewartThe Best Cocktails in New York
Martini, anyone? Who doesn't love a nice cheeky cocktail for happy hour or date night? The New York Times has recently compiled a list of 25 must-try cocktails…
All Of It with Alison StewartTom Delgado Explores NYC History Through Comedy
Tom Delgado is a comedian and history enthusiast. As a licensed New York City tour guide, Delgado takes viewers on neighborhood walking tours on his popular…
All Of It with Alison StewartIt's Holiday Party Season! What Should You Bring?
Whether you're having people over or going to a dinner party, Casey Elsass, author of What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, has ideas…
All Of It with Alison StewartNiyū Yūrk' Highlights Middle Eastern and North African History in New York
The New York Public Library exhibition "Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City," spotlights the history of MENA residents of NYC…
All Of It with Alison StewartHow to Live Your Best Retired Life in New York
Retirement is a life transition. Some people leave New York and retire to warmer places like Florida. But what can retirement life look like in NYC? Beth…
All Of It with Alison StewartMerchants of Joy' Follows NYC Christmas Tree Sellers
The new documentary "Merchants of Joy" follows five New York City families as they run their Christmas tree business. Director Celia Aniskovich and subject…
All Of It with Alison StewartChristmas is for the Birds
The holiday season is full of traditions. Family dinners. Caroling. Gifting. For birders, there's another event that cannot be missed: the Christmas Bird…