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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
In "Lurker," A Social Climber Infiltrates A Pop Star's Circle
In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and…
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Zosia Mamet Reflects on Her Life in Hollywood
Zosia Mamet is most known for her role as Shoshanna in the hit HBO series, "Girls." Mamet is now reflecting on her years growing up in Hollywood with her new…
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'Kavalier and Clay' Becomes an Opera (Get Lit Preview)
Our September pick for Get Lit with All Of It is Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which, in addition to celebrating its 25th…
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Stooping an Aria with The Opera Next Door
The Opera Next Door began in 2020 as jam sessions with musician friends when they could only gather outdoors. In 2021 they produced their first opera, Mozart's…
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Emma Rosenblum's New Novel About Evil Private School Moms
What do you get when a group of mean mom's at a private school in NYC encounter a new mom who has secrets? Is she dating the principal? How much money does she…
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Remembering Barney's with Former CEO Gene Pressman
Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Wave Hill Marks 60 Years
This year, Wave Hill in Riverdale is commemorating its 60th anniversary. Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Director of Arts and Chief Curator, reflects on the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Preparation For the Next Life' is a New York Love Story
The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Your Grandparent's New York Story
Ahead of Grandparent's Day, we ask you to share stories about a grandparent, specifically your grandparent's New York story. That could mean an immigration…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Satirical Podcast About Living with Debt
A narrative podcast uses humor to explore reasons why so many people have personal debt while reflecting on how we talk about those struggling with their…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Fabulous Fountains of New York
New York City’s fountains are historical landmarks and works of art. Fabulous Fountains of New York looks a the architecture, the stories and the cultural…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Gods of New York' Spotlights the 80s
A new book from Jonathan Mahler posits that the years from 1986 to 1990 were some of the most important, and tumultuous, in New York City history. Mahler…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Celebration of T. Rex and Marc Bolan in 'AngelHeaded Hipster'
A new documentary celebrates the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex through archival footage and reinterpretations from musicians like U2, Lucinda Williams, and…
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Back To School 2025
WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould talks about some of the issues facing schools this year, including the cell phone ban, AI in the classroom and other…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Reverend Joyce McDonald's Sculptures Receive First Museum Exhibition
Artist Joyce McDonald was born in 1951 and raised in Brooklyn's Farragut Houses. But she didn't start pursuing art until the 1990s, after being introduced to…
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Happiness & Love,' A Debut Novel About NYC's Culture Machine
Zoe Dubno's debut novel Happiness & Love evolves over one evening in downtown NY, as the protagonist in town for a funeral. She accepts an invitation to a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Wrapping Up the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!
Labor Day marked the deadline to complete the 2025 All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Producer Jordan Lauf wraps up the Challenge, shares what readers enjoyed…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Updates on the US Open
Yesterday marked the quarterfinals of men and women's singles play at the US Open. Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Media. discuses how the Grand Slam has…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Brothers Size' Reunites Andre Holland and Tarell Alvin McCraney
Actor André Holland and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney previously worked together on the Oscar-winning film "Moonlight." Now, they've reunited for a revival…
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Jeremy Zucker's 'Garden State' in Studio
Jeremy Zucker's latest album Garden State takes New Jersey on the road. The NJ-born musician joins us in studio to play songs from his new LP, which finds him…
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A Screwball Comedy About Open Marriages
A new comedy film follows the chaos that ensues between two lifelong friends after one sleeps with the other's wife. Director Michael Angelo Covino and his…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Retired Serial Killer Covers Her Tracks in A New Novel
A new thriller follows Lottie Jones, a retired serial killer, thought she left her life of crime behind but is forced to revisit her actions after details of…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Dan Pelosi Wants to Help You Throw a Dinner Party
It can feel intimidating to host a dinner party, but cookbook author Dan Pelosi has a new guide to help you create a stress-free evening. His new cookbook is…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Adolescence' Explores Teen Violence, Gender and the Internet
[REBROADCAST FROM March 21, 2025] We speak to Nicholas Quah, critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The…
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'Love on the Spectrum' On Romance And Autism
[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" dropped its Season 3 this past spring. The show follows different…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Andor' Follows The Origins Of Star Wars's Rebel Alliance
[REBROADCAST FROM May 7, 2025] The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, 'Andor,' tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Season 2 Of 'Severance' Is Nominated For 27 Emmys
[REBROADCAST FROM January 24, 2025] The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Isabel Allende's Latest Novel, 'My Name is Emilia del Valle'
[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Josh Sharp & Sam Pinkleton Present TA-DA Off Broadway
[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, and August 7, 2025] "ta-da!" is a new off-Broadway production, featuring collection of stories and jokes presented in 80 minutes…
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Making The Most Of The End Of Life
[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Death comes for everyone. Registered Nurse and End of Life specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better…
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Reginald Dwayne Betts New Poetry Collection 'Doggerel'
[REBROADCAST FROM March 4, 2025] Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel, which explores…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Marking the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the natural disaster the devastated the city of New Orleans. To mark the anniversary, we are joined…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Beaches New Album Drops Tomorrow
[REBROADCAST FROM June 5, 2025] The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29…
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Remembering Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri, A Nuyorican Original
Legendary pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri died this month at his home in Hackensack. He was 88. Palmieri was celebrated for his innovations in jazz and…
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Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' On Criterion
[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Writer and director David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent…
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A Twelve-Year-Old Girl Seeks a New Life In New Novel
A new middle grade novel follows a 12-year-old Simi Singh's pursuit of a new place to call home and safety in the United States after leaving behind a life in…
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'Love, Brooklyn’ from Director Rachael Holder and Actor Nicole Beharie
A new film three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, career and friendship as their neighborhoods change right in front of them. Director Rachel…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Christian McBride's Big Band Returns With 'Without Further Ado, Vol. 1'
You know Christian McBride as the voice of NPR's Jazz Night in America, on top of his Grammy-award winning work as a bassist, composer, and bandleader. McBride…
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Brooke Baldwin on "Unraveling"
Brooke Baldwin had the career of her dreams. She'd been a CNN anchor for more than a decade and one day she was let go. Her TED TALK and substack titled…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Two New Books from Peter Mendelsund Explore Human Emotion
Peter Mendelsund is an author, graphic designer, artist, and the creative director of The Atlantic. And this year he has two new books out about human emotion…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
UMI Embraces Imperfection in 'people stories'
Musician and vocalist UMI returns to the show, this time for a Listening Party of her new album, people stories, which features songs about people in her life…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Sabzi' Showcases Vegetarian Dishes from the Mediterranean
Cookbook author Yasmin Khan discusses her latest cookbook, Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes, which features vegetarian dishes from the Middle East…
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Comedian and Roast-Master Jeff Ross Hits Broadway
Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, "Take a Banana For the Ride." It is running now on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater through September 28…
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Raccoon Sighting or Summer Downpour? Your Memories of Shakespeare at the Delacorte
Audiences at the latest production of the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer have been treated to a Delacorte Theater with an 85 million…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Previewing the US Open
The US Open is underway in Queens! Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Magazine, previews the most exciting matchups of the Grand Slam, shares who she thinks…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run'
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Born to Run, one of the seminal albums from Bruce Springsteen. Peter Ames Carlin discusses the album and his…
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Moses Sumney's Theatrical Stage Debut in 'Twelfth Night'
Singer, songwriter, and actor Moses Sumney discusses making his theatrical stage debut in "Twelfth Night" as part of Shakespeare in the Park. Sumney plays…
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Valerie June Performs 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' Live from CR5
[REBROADCAST FROM April 21, 2025] Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a…
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A Historical Fiction Novel About the First Black Woman to Helm 'The Crisis'
[REBROADCAST FROM February 3, 2025] A historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase…
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John Leguizamo Plays An Unexpected Father Figure in Dramatic Comedy
[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2025] In a comedic drama film, stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo plays a man who finds himself in an unlikely friendship…
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Forever Adapts A Judy Blume's Novel Story For TV
[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2025] A Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's…
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Adam Ross's Novel 'Playworld' About a Lost Child Actor
[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of…
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Briston Maroney Performs From Latest Album JIMMY
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his new album, JIMMY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Designing the Fashion For The Film 'Wicked'
[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2025] Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New Doc About Piano Man Billy Joel
[REBROADCAST FROM July 17, 2025] The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of America's…
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Novelist Ocean Vuong's 'The 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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Music Producer Duo Wendy & Lisa
[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New Doc About Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Ruebens
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his…
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The Dogist' On Canine Companionship
[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] As The Dogist, photographer Elias Weiss Friedman has won over millions of fans with his photos of dogs in New York and around…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The War And Treaty Perform
[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2025] Powerhouse country and Americana duo The War and Treaty join us live in the studio to perform songs from their brand new…