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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
A New Musical About Barack Obama
A musical comedy called '44 The Musical' follows the rise of Barack Obama, as narrated by Joe Biden. Writer and director Eli Bauman talks about the show…
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The Return of Heavyweight
Despite consistently landing atop "best podcasts" lists from a variety of sources, "Heavyweight" was canceled in 2023 when Spotify cut their podcast division…
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Josh O'Connor is an Art Thief in Kelly Reichardt's 'The Mastermind'
In a new film from writer and director Kelly Reichardt, actor Josh O'Connor stars as a man planning an art heist at a local museum. But very quickly…
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Steve Martin and Alison Brown on Their Banjo Collab 'Safe, Sensible, and Sane'
Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the…
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Martha Plimpton Investigates a String of Robberies In 'Task'
The new HBO series "Task" follows an FBI task force as they attempt to get to the bottom of a string of violent robberies. Martha Plimpton, who stars in the…
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What It Means To Take In A Shelter Rescue Pet
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and to mark the occasion, Aurora Velasquez, Eastern regional director of the Best Friends Animal Society talks…
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Jeremy Piven Previews His Stand-Up Tour
"Entourage" actor Jeremy Piven has performed in numerous comic roles on TV and in films. He's also been doing stand-up comedy for over a decade. Piven talks…
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Dorie Greenspan Talks Cakes
Award winning cookbook author and former New York Times columnist Dorie Greenspan talks about her latest book, "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes" and answers listener…
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Artist and Historian Noelle Lorraine Williams on Her Mission to Preserve Early Black History in New Jersey
Noelle Lorraine Williams is a New Jersey-based artist, historian and director of the African American History Program and the Black Heritage Trail for the New…
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Nick Offerman on Woodworking for Kids and Families
Actor and carpenter Nick Offerman shares tips for woodworking that are kid-friendly and fun for the whole family, from his new book, Little Woodchucks…
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Luscious Jackson Re-issues 1994's 'Natural Ingredients'
You'll recognize Luscious Jackson for the music used for jingles and bumpers on All Of It. Now, they are releasing a vinyl re-issue of 1994’s Natural…
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Lily King on Mastering the Love Triangle
Author Lily King has spent years mastering the art of the love triangle in her fiction. In her new novel, Heart the Lover, a woman grapples decades later with…
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Uncovered Papers Shine New Light on Personal Life and Political Life of New York Governor William Seward
William H. Seward is an important figure in the history of New York State. Seward was Governor of New York, and served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State…
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A Neighborhood Dispute Turns Violent
The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent…
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Exploring New York's Art World in the Eighties
A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara…
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'Ear Hustle' Comes to New York
A new series from the Ear Hustle team called "The Loop," focuses on New York City programs aimed at helping kids caught in the criminal justice system…
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Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill'
In the 1950s, the predominantly African-American and Hispanic Manhattan neighborhood once known as San Juan Hill was razed. Lincoln Center was established in…
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'Punch' is a Profound Story of Forgiveness
The new Broadway play "Punch" is based on the true story of Jacob Dunne, a British man who unintentionally killed a young paramedic named James Hodgkinson…
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A New Cookbook Celebrates All Seasons
New York Times best-selling cookbook author Gesine Bullock-Prado discusses her latest book of recipes, called My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ Recipes to Savor the…
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Jad Abumrad Dives Into the World of Fela Kuti, Afrobeat Creator
Radiolab founder Jad Abumrad's latest audio venture is a new twelve-part podcast series that explores the life of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, an…
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Handling Finances After a Loved One Passes
[REBROADCAST from Sept. 22, 2025] If you are a beneficiary to an estate when a loved one dies, or if you’re planning on creating an estate plan, there is a lot…
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How Climate Change Changes Homeownership Choices
[REBROADCAST from Sept. 24, 2025] Climate change is reshaping how people live, and where they live. If you're a homeowner, or looking to become one, extreme…
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Navigating Relationships & Friendships With Income Disparities
[REBROADCAST from Sept. 11, 2025] When you're in a close relationship with someone, navigating income disparities can be tricky. Author and financial educator…
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Retirement Planning For Gen-X
[REBROADCAST from Oct. 3, 2025] Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your…
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Rasha Nahas Previews Habibi Festival Live in Studio
Habibi Festival returns this week, featuring musicians from across the Southwest Asia and North Africa region performing at Joe's Pub. Palestinian artist Rasha…
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Monet's Eye for Venice at the Brooklyn Museum
Artist Claude Monet is most famous for his impressionist paintings of France. But in a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Monet's later paintings of Venice…
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How About Them (Uncommon) Apples?
Fall is apple season, and to celebrate, science and nature writer Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon Character: Heirlooms, Modern Classics, and…
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Harris Dickinson's Directorial Debut 'Urchin'
Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor Frank Dillane. Dickinson and…
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Latine Debut Novels: 'Mayra' by Nicky Gonzalez
For Hispanic Heritage Month we talk with debut novelist Nicky Gonzalez. Her book Mayra, a thriller set in a mysterious house in the Florida everglades, is…
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Rose Byrne Stars in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'
In the new 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 weekend while her husband is…
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After the Fire, Red Hook Opens Its Studios
Over 500 pieces of art were destroyed in a fire that ravaged a Red Hook waterfront building in late September. This weekend, despite the loss, the neighborhood…
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Cillian Murphy's '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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Yo Yo Ma Seeks 'Our Common Nature' Through Music
A new podcast series called "Our Common Nature" follows renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma to as he collaborates with musicians across the US whose compositions deepen…
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How Design Has Shaped Motherhood and Reproductive Health
A new exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design looks at 150 years of design history, and how certain designs have shaped motherhood and reproductive health…
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A Photographic Love Letter to the City from the HONY Founder
In 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton launched the Instagram account, "Humans of New York," which has over 12.8 million followers today. Fifteen years later…
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Sewing 101 and Tips For Upcycling Clothes
Former fashions designer Kristine Frailing started the New York Sewing Center 11 years ago, and there's been enough interest that she is opening a center in…
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Yazmin Lacey Previews 'Teal Dreams' (Listening Party)
Later this month, British artist Yazmin Lacey is releasing a new album, Teal Dreams, a follow up to her last project, Voice Notes. Ahead of the release, hear a…
All Of It with Alison Stewart'Mexodus' Tells the Story of the Southern Underground Railroad
The new musical "Mexodus" uses hip-hop to tell the true story of the Underground Railroad that ran south to Mexico instead of north to Canada. Creators and…
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New Jersey Artists Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell at the Montclair Art Museum
This fall, the Montclair Art Museum has organized two exhibitions featuring local New Jersey artists: Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell. They each discuss…
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Bobby Cannavale Stars in 'Art' on Broadway
The new Broadway play "Art" features three friends debating the value of one insanely expensive painting, and therefore the nature of art in general. Actor…
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Get Lit Preview: S.A. Cosby on 'King of Ashes'
This month's Get Lit with All Of It October book club event is the novel King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby. The story follows a man determined to rescue his family…
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Horror Movies of the 2000s on the Criterion Channel
For the month of October, the Criterion Channel will spotlight spooky films, including selections from the best horror of the 2000s to a collection of John…
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The Story of King Records
A new documentary explores the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records, showcasing racially-diverse artists such as James Brown, Hank Ballard…
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'Born Poor' From PBS Follows Up on a Documentary Filmed 14 Years Ago
Fourteen years ago, director and producer Jezza Neumann followed a group of three Americans kids living below the poverty line. Now, more than a decade later…
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¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics
Puerto Ricans have had tremendous impact on comics industry, but their contributions are often overlooked. A new exhibit at The New York Public Library seeks…
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Is Gen X Really Ready to Retire?
Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, discusses the…
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'Orwell: 2+2=5' on the Author's Lessons for 2025
Director Raoul Peck uses excerpts from George Orwell's diary alongside contemporary and historical footage to find new meaning in the author's work for the…
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The Librarians' Doc Explores Book Bans & The 'Right To Read' In Texas
Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's…
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Kiran Desai's New Epic Novel, 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'
The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel…
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An Intersex Professor's Memoir of Fraud and Family
In response to J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy, Georgiann Davis shares the story of how she went from a seventh-grade dropout to a celebrated professor of…
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Vibraphonist Joel Ross Previews Hudson Jazz Festival
The Hudson Jazz Festival is taking place this weekend in Hudson from October 3-5. Vibraphonist Joel Ross is performing at Hudson Hall Mainstage on October 5…
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Gluten Free-Baking is Easier and Tastier Than You Think
Gluten-free baked goods have a reputation of not being as good as a recipe that includes gluten. But after she was diagnosed with gluten intolerance, baker…
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Where To Grab A Cup For International Coffee Day
It's International Coffee Day, and to help celebrate, we'll run down some of the best places in the area to enjoy a cuppa joe, with Eater's lead Northeast…
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The Comic Book History of the Cocktail
In The Comic Book History of the Cocktail, Daily Beast columnist and award-winning author David Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the…
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Exploring The Realities Of GLP-1 Medications
In a new podcast, weight-based discrimination expert Virgie Tovar explores some of the troubling parts of the rise of drugs known as GLP-1s, and what it means…
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Coldplay's 'Parachutes' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
It's been 25 years since Coldplay released their debut album Parachutes, launching what would become one of the best-selling bands of the 21st century. Debs…
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The Rise of the Grey Divorce
Rates of divorce in America are low, and have actually fallen nearly 50% since the 1980's. However, in one group the rates are rising. People over 50 are…
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The New Novel 'The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore'
The new novel The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore tells the story of a woman who is contemplating making a trip to her home country of Colombia to discover more…
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Taking Instant Ramen to the Next Level at Home
Ramen is a staple quick and easy meal. The simple packet of noodles and seasoning can provide a great meal, but there are also ways to zhush up instant ramen…
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Jonathan Adler's Ceramics & Designs At MAD
[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2025] Jonathan Adler's 30 year career is being celebrated at the Museum of Art & Design in a show titled "The Mad, MAD World of…