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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
Crowdsourcing Local Day Trip Getaways
With nicer weather continuing to develop, and the school year approaching its end, many people will be looking for day trips getaways in our area. WNYC and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New Star Wars Series 'Andor' Returns for Second Season
The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, "Andor" tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy, it…
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The Schomburg Center Celebrates its Centennial
100 years ago this week, the New York Public Library opened a special collection at its 135th Street branch in Harlem called the Division of Negro Literature…
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Revisiting 'Conclave' Ahead Of The Papal Election In Rome
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 19, 2024] Ahead of the proceedings tomorrow in which the leadership of the Catholic Church will elect a new pope, we present our past…
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Why Are Some Families Full of Highly Successful People?
Why are some families full of exceptionally talented and intelligent siblings? Is it nature, or nurture, or some combination? Susan Dominus, a staff writer at…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Mei Semones and John Roseboro Perform Live
Two local singer-songwriters whose influences include bossa nova and much more will co-headline Music Hall of Williamsburg tomorrow night. Last week, Mei…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
St. Louis Blues: Bonus Track from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music
This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
From Solitary Confinement to a Solo Show at the Met
Jesse Krimes was interested in art at an early age, but got caught up in the criminal justice system in his early 20's. He spent 6 years in prison, including…
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Bells Larsen Duets with Past Self on 'Blurring Time' (Listening Party)
On Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsen's new album, Blurring Time, half the vocals were recorded at the beginning of his transition journey. The other half…
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Lili Taylor Finds Peace Through Birdwatching
Fifteen years ago, actor Lili Taylor took a sabbatical and spent time at her house in upstate New York. There, in the quiet, she started to listen. As she…
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Isabel Allende on Her Latest Novel, 'My Name is Emilia del Valle'
Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the…
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Spring Biking Around NYC
May is National Bike Month, and many riders are thinking about how to make the most of biking in New York City as the weather gets warmer, from scenic routes…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Big Band Performs Live
This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Daughters' Documentary Wins A Peabody
[REBROADCAST FROM Aug 13, 2024] A documentary tells the stories of four young girls preparing for a 'Daddy-Daughter Dance' with their incarcerated fathers, as…
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Karen Russell's New Dustbowl Yarn, 'The Antidote'
Celebrated writer Karen Russell discusses her latest novel, The Antidote, which follows members of a Dust Bowl town and the long-kept secrets many of them…
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Tony Nominations Announced Today
The nominations for the Tony Awards are out today. We speak with Vulture and New York Magazine's theater critic Jackson McHenry about the surprises, snubs and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How to Talk About the Hard Stuff With a Friend
Psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco, author of the book Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends talks about how to navigate…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Brooklyn Chic? Bohemian Black-Tie? Wedding Dress Codes Are Getting Weirder
If you received a wedding invite with a bizarre and confusing dress code recently, you're not alone. According to Bride's Magazine, wedding dress codes are…
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Author Laila Lalami Previews This Month's 'Get Lit' Book
[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2025] In the new novel The Dream Hotel, one woman’s dreams are analyzed by AI, interpreted, and used against her.The novel is the…
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The "Debt Gala's" Red Carpet Celebration Lampoons Healthcare Cost
The Met Gala is coming up, and so is "The Debt Gala," which parodies celebrity culture and Avant Garde fashion to raise money and awareness about the issues…
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Valerie June Bonus Track: 'The Life I Used To Live'
Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a celebration of joy and positivity in…
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Best Cinnamon Buns In NYC
It's not just you, cinnamon buns are everywhere in New York City, from chains like Cinnabon to small bakeries that specialize in special flavors like pistachio…
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Closing Out Poetry Month with Morning Edition
This National Poetry Month, the WNYC Morning Edition team has been airing some of your submitted poems based on a weekly theme. To close out Poetry Month…
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Cartoonist Harry Bliss On Grieving His Dog Through Drawing
When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a new graphic…
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What 'Sinners' Means For Black Cinema
Cultural scholar, professor and filmmaker Dr. Stephane Dunn talks about the new film "Sinners," including its on-screen themes about race in the American…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Importance of Community Libraries
The new documentary "Free for All: The Public Library" tells the story of the librarians who made a simple idea happen. From the “Free Library Movement” to…
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Sarah Snook Plays 26 Roles in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
Emmy-winning actor Sarah Snook discusses her athletic turn as 26 different characters in a one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," running now at…
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Poetry with Guggenheim Fellow Traci Brimhall
As Poetry Month wraps up, poet Traci Brimhall, who is currently serving as the poet laureate of Kansas and the Guggenheim's poet in residence speaks about some…
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How One Author and Book Blogger Coped with Suicidal Ideation
Note: If you are experiencing psychological distress or thoughts of ending your life, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Arianna Rebolini was…
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chlothegod Feels Different Every Day (Live from CR5)
KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold…
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The Power Of Canine Companionship With 'The Dogist'
As "The Dogist," photographer Elias Weiss Friedman has won over millions of fans with his photos of dogs in New York and around the world. In a new book titled…
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Did Early 2000s Pop Culture Undermine Feminism?
In her new book, The Atlantic writer Sophie Gilbert argues that early 2000s pop culture presented toxic views of women, and was a backlash regression from the…
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From Empire State to the Chrysler Building: A History of Art Deco In NYC
One hundred years ago today, an international exhibition opened in Paris called, "“L’Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs.” 16 million people attended…
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Andrew Lloyd Webber On This New Phase of His Career
Musical theater legend Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has seen a resurgence of his work, as creative teams both in New York and London have worked on high profile…
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Listeners Share Their Weekend Plans
Listeners call in to share what they'll be getting up to this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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What The Hack: Nature in NYC
New York may be known as a concrete jungle, but it's also a fish spawning ground, a migratory bird rest stop, and home to all kinds of life, including flora…
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The Spring Season's Best TV Shows
Vulture critic Nick Quah talks about the most exciting TV shows airing this season, including “Black Mirror,” “The Last of Us,” and “Andor.” Plus, listeners…
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Poet Robin Walter Celebrates Poetry Month
Our series of Poetry Month conversations continues with Robin Walter, whose debut collection Little Mercy was awarded the 2024 Academy of American Poets' First…
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Why Are So Many Young People Being Diagnosed with Cancer?
Lately, studies have show that rates of cancer are rising among young people, including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. But what is…
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Uwade Performs Her Debut Live
Uwade gained a widespread notoriety when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Now she's set to release her debut album Florilegium. The…
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New Novel Explores the Inner Lives of Hollywood Power Agents
A new novel, written by a former Hollywood agent, tells the story of three women who rise to the top of the entertainment business in the 1980s. Author Elaine…
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Morocco's Bab L'Bluz Perform Live
Morocco's Bab L'Bluz fuses traditional Gnawa with rock and psychadelia. Spin Magazine says their latest album, Swaken, defies the "limits of style and…
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X, TikTok, and the AI Revolution Explained
In the past month, President Donald Trump extended the TikTok ban deadline, Elon Musk sold X (formerly Twitter) to his company xAI, and AI has become a fixture…
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From Long Island, To San Francisco, To Australia, Photographer Dona Ann McAdams Looks Back at 50 Years of Pictures
These days, photographer Dona Ann McAdams lives on a goat farm in Vermont. But a new exhibit of her work incorporates five decades of her photography from…
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Solo Music From MUNA's Katie Gavin
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 11, 2024] The lead singer of the hit band MUNA, Katie Gavin has struck out on her own to make her debut solo album, What a Relief. We…
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Becoming Eve' Explores the Life of a Trans Rabbi
The new play "Becoming Eve" is based on the memoir of the same name from Rabbi Abby Chava Stein. It explores her journey from growing up in an ultra-Orthodox…
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Put Your Fridge To Work: 100 Icebox Recipes
Icebox desserts are no-bake or low-bake desserts that assemble quickly and set in the refrigerator. Plus they have a unique history dating to when Americans…
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A Look At New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary
A new exhibition at the Queens Museum marks 60 years since the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, and explores its cultural and political legacy. Assistant…
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From Tiny Desk to Global Sound
Josh Rogosin is the engineer responsible for shaping the sound of NPR's “Tiny Desk.” Now, he runs “Global Sound Concerts,” a music series which travels the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Valerie June Performs 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' Live
Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a celebration of joy and positivity in…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How to Add Colors to Your Home (Tastefully)
A house without color is a boring one. But it can be difficult and stressful to pick and match the right colors while also avoiding your living room turning…
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Whitney White's 'Macbeth in Stride'
A new show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music explores what it means to be a powerful woman through the lens of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Writer and performer…
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Poet Tracy K. Smith Reads Live and Hears Your Favorite Poems
National Poetry Month continues with readings from former National Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, and listeners share their favorite poems. Hosted by…
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Rashid Johnson Leaves No Medium Uncovered to Pursue His Art
Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep…
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We Had a World' Based On Secret Recordings of A Dying Grandmother
When his grandmother was dying, playwright Joshua Harmon secretly recorded the last conversation he ever had with her. Those recordings have inspired the new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New York Magazine Celebrates Broadway
The latest issue of New York Magazine is dedicated to the legends of Broadway including Liza Minelli, Patty Lupone and Andre DeShields. We speak with NY Mag's…
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How to Bounce Back from Losing Your Job
Samhita Mukhopadhyay, author of the book The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning, talks about reclaiming her identity after losing a job that defined her…
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Samia Performs Live From 'Bloodless'
NYC native and indie rock artist Samia releases her new album, Bloodless, on April 25. She joins us for a special preview, and performs songs live in the…
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Flavors And Recipes As A Gateway To The Past
A flavorful bite of a beloved family dish can bring us back to our childhoods. But food can help us experience an even farther past. Max Miller, host of the…
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A History of Ward's Island Told Through Marginalized New Yorkers Sent to Live There
For almost two centuries, New York has used Ward's Island as a space to house its most marginalized residents. Philip T. Yanos, a professor of psychology at…