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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
Author Saratoga Schaefer Imagines a 'Serial Killer Support Group' in New Novel
Author Saratoga Schaefer discusses their latest novel, Serial Killer Support Group, about a woman who infiltrates a group for serial killers to avenge her…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Exploring the Earliest Days of Photography at the Met
A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How to Experience a 'Good' Death
Death is one of the only sure things about life. Registered nurse and "end of life" specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better. Her book…
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David Cronenberg and Diane Kruger Explore Grief in 'The Shrouds'
Writer and director David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent years. The film follows a grieving…
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Tony Nom Favorite: 'Death Becomes Her'
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2024] Broadway star Megan Hilty joins us to discuss starring in the Broadway musical,"Death Becomes Her," an adaptation of the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Tony Nom Favorite: 'Oh, Mary!'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, 2024] In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Hell's Kitchen' Brings Broadway to WNYC
The cast and creative team from Broadway's "Hell's Kitchen" join us live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Jade Milan, Jessica Vosk, Tank, and Kecia Lewis…
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The Frick is Back!
Curator Aimee Ng discusses the reopening and renovations of the venerable Frick Collection, including what exhibits to check out. The Frick opens to the public…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Vegetarian Recipes For Your Next Dinner Party
A new cookbook, All I Think About Is Food: A Vegetarian Cookbook That'll Keep the Party Going, provides suggestions for dinner party hosts looking to satisfy…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Chef Roy Choi on How to Eat Healthier Without Sacrificing Flavor
James Beard award-winning Chef and LA icon Roy Choi is releasing his first cookbook in over a decade. The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes…
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'Love on the Spectrum' Features Neurodivergent People Navigating the World of Dating
The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" is back for Season 3! The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Cooking For Your Seder
With the first nights of Passover coming up this weekend, listeners might be thinking about what to cook for their Seder tables. Jake Cohen, the cookbook…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How to Improve Your At-Home Margaritas
It may be officially Spring, but the weather outside is still grey and dreary. Want to manifest some sunshine in your life? Try margaritas. Author Caroline…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How the Whiting Awards Have Discovered New Literary Talent for 40 Years
For 40 years, the Whiting Awards have been discovering up-and-coming literary talent, and awarding them with substantial grants. Past recipients include…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Documenting John & Yoko's Political and Personal Life
A new documentary explores the years leading up to John Lennon’s first and only full-length solo concert after The Beatles—a benefit show that raised $1.5…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Why Artist Debbie Taylor-Kerman Decided to Drop Her Career and Pursue Her Dream
During the pandemic, Debbie Taylor-Kerman made a big decision. She decided to quit her settled career in the commercial art licensing industry to become a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Get Lit Preview: 'The Dream Hotel' by Laila Lalami
The new novel The Dream Hotel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Why is it so Difficult to Diagnose Women with Autism?
Women with autism have been consistently undiagnosed and under-researched. Author Gina Rippon’s new book explores why, and how has this skewed our…
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'The Pitt' Season 1 Finale Airs Tonight
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb 11, 2025] The Max medical drama "The Pitt" follows Dr. Robby Robinavitch and his hardworking staff working in a Pittsburgh emergency…
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Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada Star in 'Cabaret'
Last week, country singer Orville Peck made his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as…
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Amy Sherald’s 'American Sublime' Portraits at the Whitney
New York-based artist Amy Sherald is best recognized for her famous portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. Today is the opening of “Amy…
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Odes to the Daffodil, and Other Poems For A New York Spring
Each season in New York brings a particular charm, and for many, 'spring' signifies romance and optimism. Poet Vincent Katz has published a new collection…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Dance Like A New Yorker
For over two centuries, New York City's social dance scene has given rise to trends that have been both popular and controversial, leading to a notorious law…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Vietnamese Americans Are Detained in New Novel 'My Documents'
In Kevin Nguyen's latest novel, a series of violent attacks leads the United States government to incarcerate all Vietnamese Americans in various camps…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How The Academy of American Poets is Celebrating Poetry Month
For the second week of Poetry Month, Ricardo Maldonado of the Academy of American Poets, will read some of the poems that are resonating with him today, and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Malai Celebrates South Asian Flavors in Ice Cream
Ice cream fans in Brooklyn, are likely familiar with Malai in Carroll Gardens, which is known for incorporating South Asian flavors into their ice cream…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza Immerse Audiences in 'Warfare'
The new film "Warfare" draws directly on the memories of director Ray Mendoza, an Iraq war veteran and former Navy Seal who was a part of a mission that went…
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A Stage Four Cancer Patient Discovers Her Sexuality in 'Dying for Sex'
In the new FX series "Dying for Sex," a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer decides to end her marriage to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery…
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A Nice Indian Boy' Opens in Theaters
A new romantic comedy, based on the play by Madhuri Shekar, follows an introverted doctor, Naveen, who invites his white orphan artist boyfriend, Jay, home to…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Descent Into Lewy Body Dementia in 'Counting Backwards'
In the new novel Counting Backwards, a woman named Addie becomes concerned when her devoted husband, Leo, starts having vivid hallucinations. When he is…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Do You Ever Like to Dine Solo?
Solo restaurant reservations are on the rise, even if many restaurants still limit a reservation to a table for two or more. Priya Krishna, reporter and video…
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Carrie Coon Talks White Lotus' Season 3 Finale
The finale for ‘The White Lotus' season 3 aired over the weekend. Actor Carrie Coon plays Laurie Duffy, a corporate lawyer from New York getting over her…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Full Bio: SNL Creator Lorne Michaels
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Purpose' Follows the Family Drama of a Civil Rights Icon
A new play from Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins follows the family of an aging Civil Rights icon named Solomon Jasper, a famous activist…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How Are Gen-Xers Reinventing Their Careers?
New York Times reporter Steven Kurutz talks about his recent article, “The Gen X Career Meltdown,” and discusses how his generation has felt the pressures of…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Get Lit: The Ophelias Perform Live
Indie rock back The Ophelias perform live from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Today they release the album Spring Grove and kick off a tour…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Get Lit: Adam Haslett's 'Mothers and Sons'
Hear highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett, a novel about a New York…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Spring Gardening And Composting Tips
Shauna Moore, director of horticulture for Brooklyn Botanic Garden, explains how to get the most out of spring’s bloom in your garden, and discusses the new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Molly Osborne Stars as Desdemona in Broadway's 'Othello'
Kenny Leon's production of "Othello" is now on Broadway, starring Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as the scheming Iago. Opposite these two men…
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Last Chance To Catch 'Liberation' Off-Broadway
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb.24, 2025] The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the…
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Judy Greer Stars in Michael Shannon's Directorial Debut, 'Eric LaRue'
Actor Michael Shannon has made his feature film directorial debut with the new movie "Eric LaRue." The film follows Janice, the mother of a teenage boy who has…
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The Band Gets Back Together in 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'
In the new movie "The Ballad of Wallis Island," an eccentric lottery winner living on an island plots to get his favorite indie duo back together for a private…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Full Bio: How Lorne Michaels Makes SNL Happen
This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New Novel About The Existential Angst Of Early 30s 'Adulting' in New York
After years covering entertainment for Vanity Fair, Josh Duboff began writing his debut novel, Early Thirties, in 2019 as a way to reflect on his own journey…
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New Poems and Old Favorites For National Poetry Month
East Harlem-born Puerto Rican poet Willie Perdomo, the former State Poet of New York, is curating poets.org’s National Poetry Month series, consisting of one…
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'Operation Mincemeat' Crosses the Pond and Takes Broadway by Storm
The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" has been a sensation on London’s West End, and now the comedy has landed on Broadway. The show is based…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 16, 2025] The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his new album, he teams up with a…
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Navigating Family Estrangement
Twelve years ago, author Eamon Dolan cut ties with his mother, a decision that became the subject of his New York Times op-ed on estrangement and his new book…
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Full Bio: Lorne Michaels and the Creation of SNL
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. So for this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Equalizers: Women Behind The Boards At WNYC
As part of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production, several of the audio engineers who make WNYC sound great share their…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Full Bio: Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A New Generation’s ‘Eyes on the Prize’
A 1987 series called "Eyes On The Prize" explored the contours of civil rights struggles in the U.S., including segregation and the voting rights. A new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Gritty Films of 60s and 70s New York
In 1966 the Mayor's Office of Film was established to try and encourage local filmmaking, in the hopes that it might help boost the economy. What resulted were…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Art of the SNL Portrait
Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews is responsible for most of the cast portraits featured each week on Saturday Night Live. She shares her approach to capturing…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
2025 Producer Of The Year Nominee Alissia
[REBROADCAST FROM March 3, 2025] The Grammys have never awarded a woman Producer of the Year and only a handful have ever been nominated. Alissia was nominated…
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DJ and Producer Tokimonsta On Music After Brain Surgery
[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2025] In 2016, DJ and producer TOKiMONSTA underwent two brain surgeries for Moyamoya disease, after which she had to relearn how to…
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Lauren Christy On Avril Lavigne's Debut, And The Matrix
[REBROADCAST FROM March 10, 2025] Lauren Christy co-founded the writing/production trio The Matrix, whose work on Avril Lavigne's debut album earned the group…
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Pianist and Record Producer Patrice Rushen
[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Singer, pianist and producer Patrice Rushen holds the distinction of being the first woman musical director of the Grammy…
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Production 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
Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with Jennifer Egan and Helen Fielding
This year marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, whose novels have been beloved, riffed on, and adapted for centuries. We discuss her work and legacy with…