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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
Mali Obomsawin’s Music for Oscar-nominee ‘Sugarcane’
Mali Obomsawin had a prolific 2024, releasing two collaborative albums — with Jake Blount, and as Deerlady with Magdalena Abrego — and composing the score for…
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The Rise and Fall of Women in Rock in the ’90s
A new book from journalist Tanya Pearson, Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the ’90s, explores the surge of female rock…
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Neko Case Looked Back At Her Childhood In Order To Move Forward
Singer-songwriter Neko Case is known for her beautiful voice and her fierce and haunting lyrics that convey emotional truths. In her new memoir, The Harder I…
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David Koepp's Ghost Story Told From the Ghost's POV
"Presence," a new film directed by Steven Soderbergh, flips the horror genre on its head by telling the story from the ghost's point of view. It's written by…
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The Moth Wants Your Story!
The Moth wants WNYC Listeners to be part of their upcoming storyteller season. Executive producer and director Sarah Austin Jenness joins to take calls from…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
MoMA Examines Revolutionary Designs
What do Post-Its, Spanx, Telfar’s Shopping Bag, and the Accessible Icon symbol have in common? Their revolutionary design. MoMA has organized a new exhibition…
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How to Be More Selective With Your Screen Time (What the Hack)
A growing number of experts have been sounding the alarm about increased screen time, especially for children and teenagers. As part of our series, What the…
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The Significance of Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS'
Earlier this month, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella…
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A Celebration of Chinese Shadow Theater at Flushing Town Hall
A new shadow puppetry exhibition by the Queens-based Chinese Theatre Works rings in the Year of the Snake! Ellen Kodadek from Flushing Town Hall and Stephen…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Latest on the Tik Tok Ban
Last week the Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban TikTok in America and a few days later, the app briefly went dark. But on President Trump's first day he…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
300 Paintings' with Sam Kissajukian
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian had a manic episode, during which he painted more than 300 works of art. His new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Long Awaited Return of 'Severance'
The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Edges of Ailey' at the Whitney
[REBROADCAST FROM September 24, 2024] A new exhibition at the Whitney celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Oscar Nomination Reactions with Louis Virtel
This morning the Oscar nominations were announced! We break down the snubs and surprises with Oscar fanatic and Keep It podcast co-host Louis Virtel. This…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Easy Cold Weather Meals
Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Remembering David Lynch
The singular filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe, King of Haiti
Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces. He later became the first King of Haiti, before…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Jonathan Van Ness on 'Sex Education for Adults' Comedy Special
Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, "Fun & Slutty." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools…
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Stephanie Hsu's Exes Keep Dying in the Comedy Series, 'Laid'
In the new comedy "Laid," Stephanie Hsu plays Ruby Yao, a 33-year-old single woman who is searching for a perfect love story, however she finds herself at the…
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Divinity Roxx Performs Live and Talks Grammy Nomination
This month we're speaking to Grammy-nominated artists. Bassist Divinity Roxx is a family music artist who's nominated in the Best Children's Album category for…
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BONUS TRACK: Donald Vega Performs 'Disturbios'
Grammy-nominated pianist Donald Vega performed live on our show last week and discussed his album, As I Travel. Donald recorded an extra bonus track for us…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Mysterious Woman Who Pioneered the Rape Kit
In the 1970s, a woman named Marty Goddard pioneered the rape kit, a new, standardized way to collect evidence following a sexual assault. Then, a man got…
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Peter Berg's 'American Primeval'
Known for directing big hits like "Deepwater Horizon" and "Friday Night Lights," Peter Berg is known for intense and gritty stories. His latest is a Netflix…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Play 'English' Heads to Broadway
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English proficiency exam. Playwright…
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Nick Cave and Barkley Hendricks at Jack Shainman Gallery
Jack Shainman Gallery has opened a new venue in Chelsea featuring work from artist Barkley Hendricks. In addition, there's a new Nick Cave exhibition in the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Special MLK Day Presentation
Today, we present an encore 'Full Bio' conversation with author and historian Johnathan Eig, whose book "King: A Life" is the first comprehensive, modern…
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Are Videos Killing Podcasts?
Last year, more podcasts than ever decided to start turning on cameras to record video along with their audio content. In a time when the podcast industry is…
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The Twitter Menswear Guy Takes Calls
Derek Guy has become the internet’s favorite menswear expert through his blog and Twitter account, Die, Workwear!, posting informative threads and acerbic…
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A Live Performance from New Age Funk Musician Josh Stokes
Baltimore artist Josh Stokes' most recent album, Won't Stop Rockin', features heavy Blues, Jazz, and experimental influences. He joins us to talk about the new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Best Bakeries in New York
The New York Times recently released their list of the best bakeries across the country. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the best bakeries here in our…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Logistics of Death
There's a lot of information about how to handle grief after someone dies. But often the sadness surrounding death is compounded by the sheer volume of tasks…
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'The Bibi Files' Follows the Investigation into Netanyahu's Alleged Corruption
The new documentary film "The Bibi Files" tells the story of the corruption investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It has been…
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Jesse Eisenberg on 'A Real Pain'
Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, "A Real Pain," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He…
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Saba Previews No ID Collaborative Album
The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his forthcoming album, he teams up with a legend of a previous…
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Comedian Gary Gulman Tackles Personal Insecurities in 'Grandiloquent'
Comedian Gary Gulman discusses his new comedy show, "Grandiloquent," about personal insecurities. It is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through February…
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Behind the Lives of Family Vloggers
Family vlogging, and vlogging in general, is an entire online entertainment ecosystem that millions of people watch every day. But the ethics of family…
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Vintage Finds For 'No Buy January'
It’s “No Buy January!” We talk about thrift shopping with Pre-Loved podcast host Emily Stochl and take calls about your favorite vintage finds. Hosted by…
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Pianist Donald Vega Performs Live and Talks Grammy Nomination
Pianist and Juilliard professor Donald Vega is nominated for his first Grammy as a bandleader this year for his album, As I Travel, in the Best Latin Jazz…
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'The Fire Inside' Tells the Story of Gold Medal Boxer Claressa "T-Rex" Shields
A new film tells the story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who became the first woman in United States history to win an Olympic gold…
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Making Sense of NFTs in 'Minted' Documentary
The new PBS Independent Lens documentary, "Minted," examines the NFT market craze, from its meteoric rise to its dramatic fall and its possible future in…
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New Books to Read This Winter
New year, new books! Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her most anticipated new reads this winter. Plus, we take your book recommendations. Hosted by…
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How To Be Prepared For An Emergency
In light of the tragic fires in Los Angeles, team AOI wanted to share with listeners some practical advice about how to prepare for different kinds of…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Japanese Journalist Investigates Her Own Sexual Assault in 'Black Box Diaries'
In the new documentary film "Black Box Diaries," Japanese journalist Shiori Itō chronicles her personal experience with sexual assault. After she accused a…
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From 'Severance' to 'The Pitt,' What to Expect from TV in 2025 (Review/Preview)
It's a new year and that means a new slate of TV on the horizon. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk previews some of the shows she's watching from the…
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What's the Best Cheese? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
What is the best cheese? We seek to answer this seemingly impossible question by inviting you to weigh in for the latest installment of Small Stakes, Big…
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Ideas to Winterproof Your Home
If you own a home, the winter can be a pain when it comes to keeping out the cold and saving energy. Socks stuffed under doorways and window panes, anyone?…
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How to Appreciate Your Houseplants this Winter
Today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Naturally, it is time to talk plants. Plant Doctor Christopher Satch returns to the show to hear about your…
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'I'm Still Here' with Golden Globe-Winner Fernanda Torres and Director Walter Salles
Fernanda Torres just took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Eunice Paiva in the new…
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Jackson Arn's 10 Favorite Pieces of Art in New York (100 Pieces of 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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Your Travel Hacks (What the Hack)
In our last segment we discussed some of the best places to travel to this year. Now, we'll learn how to put those miles and points to work towards your travel…
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Where to Go in 2025
Twenty years ago, The New York Times printed a special feature with their picks for where to travel. It has since become a yearly staple called '52 Places to…
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A Presidential Historian Remembers Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. To learn more about his life and his legacy…
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The New Novel 'Playworld' by Adam Ross About a Lost Child Actor
Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star…
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Lakecia Benjamin Performs Live
Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist and composer who is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Jazz…
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Songs that Explain the 2000s with Rob Harvilla
As we hit the first quarter of the century, let's bring things back to the early aughts. Rob Harvilla joins us to discuss the new season of his podcast, 60…
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Michael Urie Talks 'Shrinking'
Actor Michael Urie is up for a Critics Choice Award for his role on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." He plays Brian, the best friend of Jason Segal's…
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A Preview of Public Song Project: A People’s Concert
Public Song Project: A People’s Concert is tomorrow at Joe's Pub! Basement Bhangra founder and project contributor DJ Rekha joins us to preview their set…
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Catherine Russell's 'My Ideal' (A Listening Party)
[REBROADCAST FROM August 27, 2024] Grammy-winning vocalist and native New Yorker Catherine Russell is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz…
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Metrograph's New Print Magazine for Film Lovers and Beyond
Metrograph recently unveiled a new biannual print publication for cinephiles and cultural connoisseurs which features contributions from novelist Yiyun Li…
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Orrin Evans at NYC Winter Jazzfest
Jazz pianist Orrin Evans just received his third Grammy nomination and will be performing at City Winery on Friday as part of NYC Winter Jazzfest. He joins us…