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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
Equalizers: Wendy & Lisa On Producing Prince and the Revolution
Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and…
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Julian Lennon’s “Reminiscence”
Musician and photographer Julian Lennon new exhibition, “Reminiscence” explores themes such as humanity, nature, and interconnectedness. The show opens today…
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Betty Gilpin Steps In As New Mary In ‘Oh, Mary!’
Actor Betty Gilpin talks about taking over for Cole Escola as the lead of the hit Broadway farce “Oh, Mary!” which follows the exploits of Mary Todd Lincoln…
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A Gilded Age Queer Love Story in 'Mutual Interest'
The new novel Mutual Interest is set in New York City during the Gilded Age. Author Olivia Wolfgang-Smith discusses the story, which follows three queer soap…
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Navajo Police Investigate Human Trafficking In “Dark Winds” New Season
Based on Tony Hillerman's novels, the AMC thriller series "Dark Winds" returns March 9 with its third season, in which Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his loyal…
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Brooklyn’s Hottest Nightlife Spot This Weekend: The Library
Over the past decade, the Brooklyn Public Library has hosted a late-night event that’s part-performance and part-pop-up third space. Night At The Library…
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How Spotify Came to Dominate the Music Industry
In their 15 years on the scene, Spotify has reshaped the way that people listen to music. A new book explores what the streaming company did to get so…
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The Camera Lens as a Mirror for Family History in 'My Mother and Eye'
A new exhibition called “Carmen Winant: My Mother and Eye” presents 35mm photographs of the artist’s 2001 trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in collage…
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How New York Arose from the Sea
A new three-floor exhibition of art, historical artifacts, and archival records shows how New York City’s path to becoming a global financial and cultural hub…
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'Taking Manhattan' Traces the Transfer of the City from the Dutch to the English
The latest book from Russell Shorto explores the historical conflict between the Dutch and the English over the island of Manhattan, as well as the story of…
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Bronx Poet Roya Marsh Reflects on Black Life
Bronx-born activist and poet Roya Marsh discusses her second collection of poems, titled savings time which tackles themes like police brutality, urban…
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Reginald Dwayne Betts Explores Race & Masculinity Through Poems About Dogs
Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel, which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best…
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Tables of Contents Makes Literature Edible
The Brooklyn-based Tables of Contents hosts events that feature a menu inspired by books, from classics like To Kill A Mockingbird, to newer releases like…
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Equalizers: Alissia On Her ‘Producer Of The Year’ Nomination
Today we launch our Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production, featuring interviews with women who work behind the scenes of the…
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Tea Tips And Hot Takes
What tea is the best? Is loose leaf better than tea bags? How long should we steep for? Is boiling, or almost-boiling water best? What teas call for a splash…
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Recapping the Oscars with Louis Virtel
Oscar-fanatic Louis Virtel, co-host of the “Keep It” podcast, recaps all the surprises and exciting moments from this year's Academy Awards, the capstone to a…
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'Conclave' Editor Nick Emerson
[REBROADCAST from February 7, 2025] The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor…
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'Gladiator II' Costume Designers Janty Yates and David Crossman
[REBROADCAST from February 6, 2025] Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the…
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'Nosferatu' Costume Designer Linda Muir
[REBROADCAST from February 5, 2025] It was costume designer Linda Muir's job to dress 19th century German aristocrats, rural nuns, and one very thirsty vampire…
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'The Brutalist' Cinematographer Lol Crawley
[REBROADCAST from February 4, 2025] "The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in…
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'The Substance' Makeup Artist Pierre-Olivier Persin
[REBROADCAST from February 13, 2025] The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling…
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'Wicked' Production Designer Nathan Crowley
[REBROADCAST from February 18, 2025] As part of filming the "Wicked" screen adaptation, the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz…
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In 'Junie' a Woman Confronts Her Sister's Ghost (Debut Day)
In the new novel Junie, a young enslaved woman, consumed by grief at her sister's death, manages to wake her sister's ghost from the grave. The ghost pushes…
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Kaveh Akbar's 'Martyr!' (Debut Day)
[REBROADCAST FROM January 23, 2024] In the debut novel from poet Kaveh Akbar, Martyr!, a man who has lost everything becomes obsessed with the idea of becoming…
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Chasing Dreams and Friendship in 'Loca' (Debut Day)
In Loca, best friends Sal and Charo navigate life, love, and migration in 1990s New York. Author Alejandro Heredia discusses his debut novel, exploring…
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A Woman Creates Her Perfect Man in 'Blob' (Debut Day)
A new novel follows a young woman named Vi who finds a strange blob, and manages to shape it into her dream man with unforeseen consequences. Author Maggie Su…
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Writer Ada Calhoun's Debut Novel 'Crush' (Debut Day)
In writer Ada Calhoun's debut novel, a happily-married woman finds herself with a new crush after her husband suggests they open their marriage. Calhoun joins…
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'Trace/s' Connects Slavery in Brooklyn With Present Day Families
A new exhibition at The Center for Brooklyn History traces Brooklyn's ties to slavery by presenting artwork and archival material from its special collections…
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Bringing the Fashion of 'Wicked' From Stage to Screen (The Big Picture)
Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other stage musicals and plays. So he made…
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Jesse Eisenberg On His Oscar Nominated Screenplay For 'A Real Pain'
[REBROADCAST FROM January 16, 2025] Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, "A Real Pain," which is about two very different cousins…
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Steely Dan's 'Two Against Nature' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
Steely Dan released their eighth studio album Two Against Nature on February 29, 2000, after a 20 year album gap. The following year, to the surprise of many…
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Remembering Roberta Flack
The documentary "Roberta," now streaming on PBS, provides a portrait of the life and career of the celebrated vocalist Roberta Flack, who died on Monday…
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The Art Of Gossip
A new book called You Didn’t Hear This From Me: Notes On The Art Of Gossip, explores humanity's relationship to gossip, and what it suggests about our desire…
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'Our Ancestors Were Messy' Podcast Transforms Historical Black Newspaper Gossip Columns
A new Black History comedy podcast dives into the gossip columns of black newspapers during the golden age of the Black press. Our Ancestors Were Messy was…
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Yes, Tinned Fish is Everywhere
The popularity of tinned fish is rising rapidly in the American diet, thanks in part to social media influencers. A new cookbook, The Fishwife Cookbook…
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Broadway Exhibition Showcases Black Excellence on Stage
A new exhibition at the Museum of Broadway honors Black theater trailblazers through costumes, archival material, and history. Musical theater artist and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Listening Party with Michael Imperioli's Band, ZOPA
When actor Michael Imperioli isn't starring in shows like "The White Lotus," he's playing with his rock band Zopa, who put out a new album on Friday, Diamond…
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Exploring Harlem’s Historic Venues and Landmarks
As part of our series on Harlem for Black History Month, we learn about venues and places of historical significance from Carolyn Johnson, founder of Welcome…
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Revisiting the Women's Lib Movement in 'Liberation' Off-Broadway
The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah…
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Orin O'Brien, First Woman Hired for NY Phil, Profiled in Oscar-Nominated Short
The documentary, "The Only Girl in the Orchestra," is nominated for an Academy Award this year for Documentary Short Film. It tells the story of double bassist…
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Tell Us Your Weekend Plans!
What's up this weekend? We ask listeners about their weekend plans. *This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Cold Weather Cooking
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan 23, 2025] Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We…
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Rest in Peace, Flaco
This weekend marks one year since beloved celebrity owl, Flaco, tragically died. Flaco first made headlines in 2023 after escaping from the Central Park Zoo. A…
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Benmont Tench Live in the Studio
Legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench will release his new solo album, The Melancholy Season, on March 7. It's his first solo album in a decade. This week he's…
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The War And Treaty's New Album 'Plus One' (Live from CR5)
The married musical duo The War And Treaty dropped their latest album Plus One on Valentine’s Day. Tanya and Michael Trotter share some live performances from…
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Osgood Perkins Adapts Stephen King's 'The Monkey'
Writer and director Osgood Perkins talks about his new film adaptation of a Stephen King short story called The Monkey, which will be showing in theaters…
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One Man's Mission to Slang Pies and Save Lives
West Philadelphia native and serial entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi founded Down North Pizza to help reduce recidivism by offering jobs to formerly…
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How Art Spiegelman and 'Maus' Changed Comics
Art Spiegelman is the author of Maus, the graphic novel that changed how we read comics, and how we understand Holocaust literature. A new documentary called…
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Imani Perry's New Book 'Black in Blues' (A Get Lit Preview)
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 3, 2025] National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending…
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Author Eric Puchner's Novel, 'Dream State'
Called "gritty, glittering and exuberant" by the Boston Globe, the new novel, Dream State, tells the story of love and family over a 50 year period. We speak…
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Artist Allison Janae Hamilton's New Solo Show in Chelsea
In her new exhibition, Allison Janae Hamilton draws on her upbringing in the rural American South to explore environmental justice, folklore, and mythology…
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Bartees Strange, 'Horror' (Listening Party)
Bartees Strange embraces fear on his new album, Horror. He joins us for a Listening Party, before a show at Rough Trade on February 21. Hosted by Simplecast…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Play 'English' Returns for a Broadway Run
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 21, 2025] The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English…
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Arts Funding in a New Administration
Recently, the National Endowment of the Arts announced it is eliminating fundraising programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Harlem-Centric Books for Black History Month
For Black History Month this year, All Of It is focusing on the vibrant and historically influential community of Harlem. Today we discuss some of our favorite…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Nathan Crowley on Designing the 'Wicked' Sets (The Big Picture)
The "Wicked" screen adaptation blew away audiences for many reasons. One underrated aspect of the film is that the actors performed on practical constructed…
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Small Stakes, Big Opinions: The Subway Edition
For our latest installment of our call-in series, "Small Stakes, Big Opinions," we focus on the great equalizer: the NYC Subway. Call to shout out your…
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The Subway Sun and Your Subway Poster Memories
A new exhibition at the Transit Museum looks at the artists behind an enduring New York metro PSA, The Subway Sun. Curator Jodi Shapiro talks about Shining a…
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Best Picture Nominee: A Complete Unknown
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 13, 2024] Actor Edward Norton portrays Pete Seeger in the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown." His performance has been nominated…
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Best Picture Nominee: Anora
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 12, 2025] Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora," which is also nominated for best…