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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 Documentary About Marlee Matlin's Trailblazing Life and Career
Marlee Matlin made history in 1987 as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award. After decades of advocacy within Hollywood and within the Deaf community…
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100 Pieces of Art' with the Queens Museum
For the final installment of the ongoing series 100 Pieces of Art, Sarah Cho, assistant curator at the Queens Museum, recommends 10 pieces of art you should go…
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Celine Song on Her New Romantic Drama 'Materialists'
The new film from Celine Song, the writer and director of "Past Lives," follows a New York City matchmaker who is torn between her ex-boyfriend and the man who…
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Roommate Court Will Come To Order
Can you leave your dishes in the sink "to soak?" How much notice do you need to give before hosting an overnight guest? How much noise is too much after…
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Jess Walter Tackles Conspiracy Theories in 'So Far Gone'
In his latest novel, author Jess Walter focuses on the ways conspiracy theories can tear a family apart. So Far Gone follows a grandfather living off the grid…
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Remembering Two Music Giants, Sly Stone and Brian Wilson
This month, the music world lost two giants: Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone, and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Both died at the age of 82. Music…
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Your Dad's New York Story
Ahead of Father's Day, we ask you to share stories about your dad, specifically your dad's New York story. That could mean dad's immigration story, or the…
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Just Kids' Spotlights Families of Trans Children Facing Difficult Choices
The new documentary "Just Kids" follows three families who live in states where gender-affirming care for minors has been made illegal. These families must…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
She Runs the World' Spotlights Olympian Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in history. But when she got pregnant, her sponsor Nike said her value had declined. The…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Examining the Career of Barbara Walters
The new documentary "Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything" chronicles the iconic journalist's groundbreaking rise to an evening news anchor at a time when women…
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How 'The Day After' Changed The Way Americans Considered the Dangers of Nuclear War
On November 20, 1983, over one hundred million Americans tuned into ABC to watch a television movie that had a crucial impact on how the country thought about…
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Dulé Hill and Patricia McGregor on 'Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole'
The new play "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" focuses on the final night of the groundbreaking television show, "The Nat 'King' Cole Show," as Cole contends with…
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How to Build a Better World
AJR band member, climate advocate, and educator Adam Met joins us to discuss his debut book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Marc Ribot Live In Studio
Celebrated guitarist Marc Ribot has released his first album of lyrical music. It’s called Map of a Blue City. Ribot joins us live in studio to perform. Hosted…
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Durand Bernarr in Full Bloom (A Listening Party)
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr's third album, Bloom is "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discussed his love for classic 90's…
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A New Documentary Celebrates Raoul's
The new documentary "Raoul’s: A New York Story," puts the spotlight on the beloved SoHo French bistro, opened by two brothers in 1975. Directors Greg Olliver…
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A Drama About the Later Seasons of Life
A new drama series follows a group of longtime friends as they face challenges in their friendships, marriage, and life. Co-creator Tracey Wigfield and star…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Reunited Doobie Brothers Talk 'Walk This Road'
On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted…
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'Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print' Celebrates Ms. Magazine
The new documentary "Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print" celebrates the legacy of Ms. Magazine, but also examines some of the publication's missteps. Directors…
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Exploring the Life of Trailblazing Staten Island Photographer Alice Austen
Staten Island photographer Alice Austen was groundbreaking for her non-conformity to gender norms, and her street photographs of New York from the 1890s…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Rob Franklin's Debut Novel 'Great Black Hope'
The new novel Great Black Hope follows Smith, a wealthy Black Stanford graduate, who discovers that his class can only protect him so much after he is arrested…
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Jeff Hiller's New Memoir 'Actress of a Certain Age'
"Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at…
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Sally Ride's Groundbreaking NASA Mission Came With a Cost
In the early 1980s, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride faced increased scrutiny and public attention as a…
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Recapping the 2025 Tony Awards
New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman discusses the evening snubs, surprises, and musical celebrations from last night's Tony Awards. Plus, listeners call…
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Riz Ahmed and David McKenzie on Their New Thriller 'Relay'
The new thriller "Relay" follows a man whose job is to secure payoffs for corrupt corporations. But his life changes when a new client comes into his life. Riz…
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Audra McDonald and Joy Woods Star in "Gypsy"
Audra McDonald and Joy Woods have earned Tony nominations for their roles as Mama Rose and Gypsy in the revival of "Gypsy." They discuss bringing this show…
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Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Fall in Love in 'Maybe Happy Ending'
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov 26, 2024] The new musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has earned 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in…
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John Proctor is the Villain' Captures the Lives of Teenage Girls
[REBROADCAST FROM May 13, 2025] The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play…
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Sarah Snook Tackles 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She…
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The Music of 'Real Women Have Curves' LIVE
[REBROADCAST FROM May 8, 2025] Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have…
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The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play 'Purpose'
[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 4, 2025] The new play "Purpose" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is now nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best…
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The Beaches Perform Live From Their New Album 'No Hard Feelings'
The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release…
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'For Venida, For Kalief' Commemorates Kalief Browder and His Mother
Tomorrow marks ten years since the death of Kalief Browder, who as a teenager was held for three years on Riker's Island, including in solitary confinement…
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Queer Cinema in Hollywood's Censored Golden Age
A new book explores the perseverance of queer cinema between the 1930s and 1960s, when Hollywood was subject to the restrictive Motion Picture Production Code…
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Jasmine Amy Rogers on Bringing Betty Boop to Life
Tony-nominated actor Jasmine Amy Rogers discusses her role bringing the cartoon Betty Boop to life in the new Broadway musical "Boop!" Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Full Bio: Ron Chernow on the Big Issues that Dominated Mark Twain's Life
Our Full Bio series continues with a conversation about Mark Twain with biographer Ron Chernow. Today, Chernow discusses the big issues that dominated Twain's…
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Tony Nominee Tom Francis on 'Sunset Boulevard'
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 13, 2024] Broadway actor Tom Francis has earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the acclaimed revival of "Sunset…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Cult of SoulCycle
A new podcast explores how SoulCycle came to capture the hearts, minds, and bodies of many New Yorkers passionate about fitness. Host Jess Rothschild discusses…
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'Outrageous' Tells the Story of the Mitford Sisters
The new BritBox series "Outrageous" is based on the true story of the Mitford sisters, a group of British siblings who went on to live prominent and scandalous…
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Full Bio: Ron Chernow on the Life of Mark Twain
Biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new biography of celebrated American author Mark Twain as part of this month's Full Bio conversation. Today, we discuss…
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100 Pieces of Art' with the Bronx Museum
We continue our series "100 Pieces of Art" celebrating the must-see works of art in the city. Eileen Jeng Lynch, director of curatorial programs at The Bronx…
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Daniel Dae Kim and David Henry Hwang on the Tony-Nominated Revival of 'Yellowface'
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 7, 2024] The play "Yellowface" from playwright David Henry Hwang has earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play, and earned star…
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Forever' Adapts A Judy Blume First-Love Story For TV
A new Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil…
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"Operation Mincemeat" Turns a Real World War II Mission into a Tony-Nominated Musical
[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The musical "Operation Mincemeat" tells the true story of a World War II operation involving two MI-5 officers and one dead…
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Get Lit: Reeve Carney Performs New Music
Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney, who joined us to discuss his career and creative process…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Get Lit: Katie Kitamura on 'Audition'
The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We spent the month reading…
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Bowl EP' is a Skate Park Romance
The new play "Bowl EP" transforms the Vineyard Theater into a skate park to tell the story of Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter. They are searching…
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Why We're Drawn to Conspiracy Theories
In the new CNN podcast series "Persuadable," misinformation journalist Donie O'Sullivan seeks to understand how and why people fall down conspiracy theory…
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Puberty Hits Harder These Days
Middle childhood (between toddlerhood and the teenage years) often gets overlooked. But for kids ages 6-12, the pressures of adolescence are arriving earlier…
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Matt Berninger's New Solo Album
The National frontman Matt Berninger releases his sophomore solo album, Get Sunk, today. He'll perform at Webster Hall tonight and Rough Trade Below tomorrow…
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Grandparents Are Taking on More Childcare Than Ever. How Do They Feel About That?
Recent studies have show that grandparents, especially grandmothers, are taking on more childcare of their grandchildren than ever before. But why? And how is…
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25 Years Since Aimee Mann's 'Bachelor No. 2' (Silver Liner Notes)
Aimee Mann released her third album, Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, on May 2, 2000. It featured some songs from her soundtrack for Paul…
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OK Go in the Studio
More than a decade since their last album, OK Go are out with a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the…
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Thank Ron Delsener For New York's Most Famous Concerts
Some of New York's most iconic concerts, including Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, the Beatles at Forrest Hills Stadium, were organized by legendary…
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Tony Nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence on 'Just in Time'
2025 Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence discuss their Broadway musical "Just in Time," which explores the life of singer Bobby Darin. Groff stars…
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Recapping This Year's Cannes Film Festival
The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan recaps the films and the festival's…
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Nanette Carter Returns Home to Montclair With New Solo Exhibition
Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new…
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Empower The Village's Upcoming Juneteenth Art Show
Ayo Sanderson Wilson discusses the work of the organization Empower The Village, an organization which aims to uplift Black people, businesses and communities…
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Summer Reads: Long Island Compromise
[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] The novel Long Island Compromise from Taffy Brodesser-Akner is now out in paperback. It follows a very wealthy Long Island…
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The Names' Explores the Effects of Domestic Violence
In the new novel The Names, a woman named Cora is stuck in an abusive marriage. She has a new baby son, and is faced with three choices. She could name him…