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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…
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- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Best Picture Nominee: Conclave
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 19, 2024] The film "Conclave," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, tells the story of a dramatic papal…
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Best Picture Nominee: I'm Still Here
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 10, 2025] Fernanda Torres just took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her…
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Best Picture Nominee: Nickel Boys
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 12, 2024] The Colson Whitehead novel The Nickel Boys is a brutal story of an abusive reform school in segregated South Florida…
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Best Picture Nominee: The Brutalist
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 17, 2024] The film "The Brutalist," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, stars Adrien Brody as a…
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Composing For 'The Brutalist' (The Big Picture)
One of the most memorable aspects of the epic film"The Brutalist" is the moving and dramatic score. Composer Daniel Blumberg discusses his work on the film…
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What's the Best SNL Sketch of All Time?
In honor of the "SNL 50" special airing this weekend, we take some time to reflect on the best sketches of the past 50 years of "Saturday Night Live." From…
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Need a 'Hot Date' for Valentine's Day?
A new cookbook takes a look at the history of the date, a stone fruit with a long history, and compiles both savory and sweet date recipes. On Valentine's Day…
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An Exploration of Single Life
In her early forties and single, journalist Nicola Slawson provides an honest exploration of single life through personal experiences and insights in her new…
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'The Substance' Makeup Artist on Transforming Demi Moore and Respecting the Balance (The Big Picture)
The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup played a key role in the film, as…
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Join Us For A Listening Party Live, with The War and Treaty
Thursday, February 20, 7 PM: Join us for a Listening Party Live with The War and Treaty! We'll hear live music and break down their brand-new album, Plus One…
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Monica Barbaro on Transforming into Joan Baez in 'A Complete Unknown'
Actor Monica Barbaro earned an Oscar nomination for her performance as folk singer Joan Baez in the film "A Complete Unknown." She joins us to discuss the…
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'What to Do When You Get Dumped'
Suzy Hopkins was taken by complete surprise when her husband of 30 years decided to leave her and begin a relationship with an old flame from 30 years prior…
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100 Pieces of (Street) Art
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about…
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Sly Stone, The Black Genius
In the 1970s, no group loomed as large as Sly and the Family Stone. Led by the charismatic and musical savant Sly Stone, no one looked or sounded quite like…
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How to Write, According to New York Magazine
New York Magazine has a launched a new newsletter, Night School, that delivers six-week courses from their writers to your inbox. The first course is How to…
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A Cruel Love' Tells Story of Ruth Ellis, the Last Woman Executed in the UK
In 1955 London, a glamorous model and nightclub hostess shot and killed her aristocrat lover and was sentenced to death for the crime. Her name was Ruth Ellis…
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Mikey Madison is 'Anora'
Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora." She plays the titular character, a stripper who believes she's…
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A Space Science Roundup With Brian Cox
Particle physicist and science communicator Brian Cox takes questions on the nature of the universe, and shares his insights on the study of the sun, the…
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Food Writer Kiera Wright-Ruiz Connects to Her Latinx Roots Through Recipes and Stories
In her new cookbook, My (Half) Latinx Kitchen: Half Recipes, Half Stories, All Latin American, food writer and recipe developer Kiera Wright-Ruiz reflects on…
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Sara Gran's New Choose Your Own Adventure Book
In her new short story collection, Little Mysteries: Nine Miniature Puzzles to Confuse, Enthrall, and Delight, beloved mystery author Sara Gran both reinvents…
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Noah Wyle Returns to the ER in 'The Pitt'
Years after starring in "ER," actor Noah Wyle is back in the emergency room, this time as Dr. Robinavitch in the Max original series "The Pitt." The show…
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2025 Gotham Book Prize Finalist Yasmin Zaher
[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] Writer Yasmin Zaher's debut novel,The Coin is a 2025 Gotham Book Prize finalist! The story is about a teacher obsessed with…
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Planning a Palentine's Day
Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, but so is Palentine's Day on February 13. Palentine's Day is a moment to spend time with friends and celebrate those…
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Valentine's Day on a Budget
Valentine's Day is this Friday, and however you plan to spend the day, there can be a lot of pressure to impress. But going all out for that special someone…
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Figure Skating in Harlem Followed in New Documentary
A new five-part docuseries follows the young girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and international showcases…
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Caspar David Friedrich at the Met
For the first time, a major exhibition of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich has come to the United States. Curators Alison Hokanson and Joanna…
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Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now' Turns 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
25 years ago this weekend, Joni Mitchell released her turning point concept album, Both Sides Now. The record saw Mitchell revisiting two of her own songs 40…
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Fermenting and Pickling 101
Kitchen fermentation lets you leverage the power of chemistry and biology to create unique flavors and textures in your food, and extend shelf life. Arielle…
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Let's Jam!
We end the show this week on a sweet note by talking about jam. Whether it's raspberry or strawberry, chutney or marmalade, we want to know what your favorite…
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Editing the Election of a Pope in 'Conclave' (The Big Picture)
The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson joins us to discuss his…
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Nicole Zuraitis Adapts Edna St. Vincent Millay
The Grammy Awards were last weekend and plenty of former All Of It guests were in attendance, including Nicole Zuraitis, who, with and Dan Pugach took home the…
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How 'Flow' Captured Hearts, and a Golden Globe
The Latvian animated film "Flow" has become a beloved fan-favorite, and took home the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. It is now nominated for an…
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Dressing Ancient Romans in 'Gladiator II' (The Big Picture)
Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the Oscar-nominated costume designers Janty…
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A Faith Ringgold Painting Travels From Rikers to the Brooklyn Museum in New Documentary
A new documentary, "Paint Me A Road Out Of Here" tells the story of a group effort to transfer a Faith Ringgold painting from Rikers to a museum. The film…
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Tank And The Bangas' Grammy Award-Winning Spoken Word Collection
[REBROADCAST FROM Aug. 12, 2024] Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Samara Joy, Beyoncé, and New Orleans-based band Tank and The Bangas all won big at the Grammy's last…
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How to Dress a Vampire with the 'Nosferatu' Costume Designer (The Big Picture)
Costume designer Linda Muir had to dress 19th century German aristocrats, rural nuns, and one very thirsty vampire in "Nosferatu." She joins us to discuss her…
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Creating the World of 'Nosferatu' (The Big Picture)
Director Robert Eggers is known for his dedication to historical accuracy in his films. Production designer Craig Lathrop has been working with Eggers since…
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Novelist Hanif Kureishi Wrote His Way Through Recovery
One day in Rome, novelist Hanif Kureishi collapsed, and woke up in a hospital room paralyzed. He began to write about his difficult recovery through a series…
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Ira Madison III On The Pop Culture Moments That Raised Him
A new collection of essays from critic, writer, and host of the Keep It podcast, Ira Madison III, documents the key pop culture moments that kicked off his…
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Laundry Hacks with the Laundry Evangelist (What the Hack)
As part of our 2025 "What the Hack" series, we speak with Patric Richardson, aka 'The Laundry Evangelist,' about the best way to wash clothes for fabric…
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'The Brutalist' Cinematographer on Shooting in VistaVision (The Big Picture)
"The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in Hollywood. Crawley discusses the film as…
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LaGuardia Airport's Makeover Detailed in New PBS NOVA Doc
There was a time when New York's LaGuardia airport was the butt of infrastructure jokes. Now, it's often cited as one of the best airports in the country. A…
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A History of Black Craft
Robell Awake is a designer, chairmaker, researcher, and educator. He's written a new book, A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects, that tells the…
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Editing 250 Hours of 'Wicked' (The Big Picture)
Film editor Myron Kerstein had the monumental task of taking 250 hours of footage and turning it into the two part movie musical "Wicked." The film is now…
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Get Lit Preview: Imani Perry on 'Black in Blues'
National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending the month reading her latest…
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No Buy 2025 (What the Hack)
A "no buy 2025" challenge is sweeping social media, with thousands of content creators posting videos about what they are NOT buying. As part of our "What the…
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Historical Fiction About the First Woman to Helm 'The Crisis,' A Black Literary Powerhouse
A new historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an…
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Improving Your Knitting Skills (What the Hack)
Learning to knit or crochet can feel overwhelming, but there are some tips and tricks. Not to mention a whole community of fiber artists who want to support…
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Anthony Hervey Performs Live (Get Lit)
Trumpet player Anthony Hervey performs live from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Author Richard Price on 'Lazarus Man' (Get Lit)
Author Richard Price discusses his new novel, Lazarus Man, which tells the story of a group of people whose lives are affected by the collapse of a tenement…
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'All the Water in the World' Follows a Settlement on the Roof of the AMNH
In the new novel All the Water in the World, the effects of climate change have caused much of Manhattan to flood. The story follows a family living in a…
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'Gypsy' with Audra McDonald and Joy Woods
Actors Audra McDonald and Joy Woods discuss starring as Rose and her daughter Louise in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "Gypsy," running now at the Majestic…
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Plantcrazii Creator Lloyd Rose Has A Cookbook for Island Vegans
A new cookbook, Island Vegan: 75 Flavorful Recipes from the Caribbean: Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, Dominican Republic & More, celebrates the flavorful cuisine of…
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Kay Sohini on Beautiful, Ridiculous New York
Kay Sohini is a South Asian researcher, writer, and graphic novelist based in New York City. In her new graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, she…
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D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' Turns 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
25 years ago this week, D'Angelo released his now classic album, Voodoo, ushering in a new era of R&B in the 2000s. For the next installment of our Silver…
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Blue Man Group’s Founders on Closing in NYC
Blue Man Group will end its hometown run on February 2, after more than 30 years at Astor Place. Two of the show’s founders Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton talk…
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Anne Frank's 'Secret Annex' Comes To NYC
For the first time, an exhibit reconstructing the hiding place where Anne Frank and her family evaded Nazi persecution is on view in New York. Ronald Leopold…
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Joy Oladokun's 'Observations From A Crowded Room' (Listening Party)
When Joy Oladokun was 10 in a rural town in Arizona, a video of Tracy Chapman inspired her to learn guitar. Now, the singer-songwriter has released her fifth…
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The Lasting Impact of The Great Migration
This Black History Month, PBS is airing a four-part documentary on The Great Migration, hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The first part of "Great…
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How a Subprime Mortgage Crisis Led to the Rise of Crime in East New York
A new book posits that the roots of the rise in crime in East New York, Brooklyn, can be linked directly to a subprime mortgage scandal decades earlier. Author…