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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
Politics in the Manosphere
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 1, 2024] Recent polls show young men leaning towards voting for Trump/Vance this November. In an apparent effort to boost their chances…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2024] The QAnon conspiracy theory has taken hold of many Americans in the last few years, many of whom truly believe there is a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Rise of the Latino Far Right
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 1, 2024] Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
What's the Best Bagel in New York? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Today we try to answer the ever evolving yet age old question: Where's the best bagel in New York? For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Running Inspiration Before the NYC Marathon
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 16, 2023] The NYC Marathon is this Sunday, so we revisit a conversation about running, no matter what your fitness level is. Slow AF Run…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A New Novel Based on the Barbizon
The Barbizon Hotel was a place of freedom and upward mobility for many ambitious young women in the 20th century, including women like Sylvia Plath and Grace…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A New Documentary on the Life of Luther Vandross
“Luther: Never Too Much,” is a new documentary that chronicles the life of the late singer Luther Vandross, from his days as a regular on Sesame Street to his…
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Maira Kalman on 'Still Life With Remorse'
Tracing her family’s story from her grandfather’s birth in Belarus and emigration to Tel Aviv—where she was born—artist and writer Maira Kalman considers her…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Understanding the Mystery of Legendary Rapper MF DOOM
When MF DOOM passed away suddenly in 2020, the music world grieved for one of the most legendary and mysterious rappers in the genre. DOOM, who grew up on Long…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Pop Star's Battle With Catfishing
In the new true crime documentary “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,” Director Erin Lee Carr investigates the 15 years long scam that has ensnared…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Legacy of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' at 50
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's horror masterpiece, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." The iconic slasher film broke new ground in horror…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A History of Horror in American Culture
Happy Halloween! American writers, artists, and filmmakers have had an interest in the spooky and macabre for centuries. A new book traces that history and the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A History of Puerto Rico
[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2024] The Trump campaign continues to face backlash after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist jokes about Puerto Rico at a rally…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Trick Or Treat': Consumer Candy Trends For Halloween
With Halloween looming and costumed kids preparing to demand sugary treats from their neighbors, Jackie Peiser, retail reporter for the Washington Post…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Performs 'Blues Blood' Live
Earlier this month, New York-based alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Immanuel Wilkins released his second album, Blues Blood. Wilkins returns to All Of…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How We Learn and Lose Language in 'Linguaphile'
In the new book, Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love, linguist Julie Sedivy traces her interest in communication through the lifecycle of language learning…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Leslie Jamison on Finishing Her Friend's Novel About Peggy Guggenheim
Before she died tragically young of cancer, author Rebecca Godfrey was working on a novel about the life of Peggy Guggenheim, famous art collector. Godfrey…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Sasheer Zamata Talks 'Agatha All Along'
The new series "Agatha All Along," a spinoff of the Marvel universe's "WandaVision," is a dark comedy that follows the titular occultist, played by Kathryn…
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Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn's 'Quiet in a Room Full of Noise' (Listening Party)
In 2022, vocalist Dawn Richard and musician Spencer Zahn released their first collaborative album, Pigments. Now, the duo returns with their latest project…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Kenneth Branagh Brings 'King Lear' to The Shed
Kenneth Branagh, perhaps the world's most celebrated living Shakespearean actor, discusses starring as King Lear in the new production at the Shed running…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Story of the 1898 Wilmington Coup Told in New Documentary
126 years ago next month, a massacre was carried out against Black citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, in what would become the only successful coup d'etat…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Oh, Mary!' on Broadway Extended Through January
[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
BONUS: Amythyst Kiah Performs 'I Will Not Go Down'
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah released her latest album, Still + Bright, on Oct. 25th. Ahead of the release, Kiah, also a member of the supergroup Our Native…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Four Horsemen Team on Opening a Michelin Star Restaurant
10 years ago, four friends with no restaurant experience, including LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, decided to open The Four Horsemen in Williamsburg. A decade…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New Play By 'Ted Lasso' Creator Brendan Hunt Gets A Reading At Symphony Space
Brendan Hunt is an actor, co-creator of the TV series "Ted Lasso," and a playwright. His new play, "The Art Couple," will get an all-star reading at Symphony…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Artist Keith Jackson's New York Solo Debut
Today is the opening of artist Keith Jackson's new show, his New York solo debut, at Charles Moffett. For much of his life, Jackson, who grew up in Missouri…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Bill T. Jones Revisits 'Still/Here'
In 1994, choreographer, dancer and director Bill T. Jones stirred up controversy with his work "Still/Here," a performance piece that used dance, video…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Sarah Kinsley Performs Live
NYC-based musician and Columbia grad Sarah Kinsley released her debut album Escaper last month and wrapped her US tour at Webster Hall last week. Next month…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Jeff Hiller on the Final Season of 'Somebody Somewhere'
It's time for the final season of the acclaimed HBO series "Somebody Somewhere." Actor Jeff Hiller, who stars in the show as Joel, the best friend of main…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Author Jeff VanderMeer Wasn't Quite Finished With Area X
Jeff VanderMeer returns to his provocative Southern Reach series with a surprise fourth (and he says final) installment, Absolution. He joins us to discuss…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Acclaimed Pastry Chef Clarice Lam's Debut Cookbook 'Breaking Bao'
In 2020, pastry chef Clarice Lam opened the acclaimed Japanese-Italian restaurant Kimika, which was a James Beard Foundation Award semi-finalist for Best New…
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A WNYC Inspired Greenpoint Diner
Last year, just off Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, a new diner opened inspired by the history of radio and WNYC, which used the land for transmission towers…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Playwright Dominique Morisseau on Haitian-American Identity in 'Bad Kreyòl'
In playwright Dominique Morisseau's "Bad Kreyòl," a first-generation Haitian-American travels to Haiti to reconnect with a relative, exploring the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Brooklyn Museum Celebrates 200 Years with Updated American Art Wing
In honor of the museum's 200th anniversary, the eight galleries of the American Art wing of the Brooklyn Museum have been reinstalled and "reoriented" with a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Louise Erdrich's New Novel 'The Mighty Red'
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich discusses her new novel, The Mighty Red, about a group of people who come together in North Dakota to attend a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How to Bring African Heritage Into Your Home
Nasozi Kakembo is a designer with studios in Brooklyn and Kampala, Uganda. She describes it as a "a design bridge between my East African heritage and my…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Comedian Cat Cohen on Comedy Special, Album, and 'Only Murders in the Building'
Actor and comedian Cat Cohen discusses her new comedy special, "Come For Me," and her role as one of the Brothers Sisters on the latest season of "Only Murders…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Turn 'The Warriors' Into a Concept Album
Collaborators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis join us to discuss their new project, the concept album Warriors. It's a multi-genre musical adaptation of the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Life and Times of Stephen Bruno, Author and Park Avenue Doorman
Before he became a New York City doorman, Stephen Bruno's story begins in the Bronx. Growing up as an academically gifted kid, Bruno's path didn't necessarily…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Suffs' on Broadway Celebrates Women Voters
Broadway's "Suffs" tells the story of the fight for women's suffrage, led by National Woman's Party founder Alice Paul. The show won Tony Awards for both Best…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Artist Edra Soto's Monument to Puerto Rican Communities in Central Park
Award-winning artist Edra Soto has an ongoing series of installations based on rejas, wrought iron screens frequently seen outside homes in Puerto Rico. Graft…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Jenny Slate's New Book, 'Lifeform'
Comedian, actor, and author Jenny Slate joins us to discuss her new collection of essays, Lifeform, about love and new motherhood. Jenny will be speaking…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
An 'Our Town' Presented Modern and Classic on Broadway
The latest Broadway revival of the Thornton Wilder classic "Our Town" is both familiar and modern, under the direction of Kenny Leon. Leon joins us to discuss…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Public Song Project... on Vinyl! (Listening Party)
You can now listen to the Public Song Project on a record player near you! We've curated an LP of this year's standout tracks -- from artists including Bela…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
New York Nico's Illustrated Guidebook
New York Nico, "the Unofficial Talent Scout of NYC" as his bio says, is publishing his debut book on his hometown. New York Nico's Guide to NYC spotlights…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Photographer Anastasia Samoylova on Headlining at the Met
Photographer Anastasia Samoylova has made a career of capturing colorful portraits of life in South Florida. Now, she is co-headlining an exhibit at the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Getting the Best out of Apples in the Kitchen
Autumn is apple season. Looking for inspiration in the kitchen with all the apples in the house? Genevieve Ko, New York Times deputy editor and columnist for…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
What's the Best Apple? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Chances are you're going apple picking or frolicking in an orchard this long weekend. But before you pick your trees, we want to know: What's the best apple…
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Halcyon Days for New York Sports (but not Football)
If you’re a New York sports fan, this has been a very exciting fall. Both the Yankees and the Mets are in the playoffs, and the Liberty are in the finals. If…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
How to Costume, from an Expert
With Halloween around the corner, we wanted to ask an expert about the craft that goes into costume making, as well as get some recommendations for fabrics and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Amythyst Kiah Performs Live and Previews New Album, 'Still + Bright'
Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah is releasing her new album, Still + Bright, on Oct. 25th. Ahead of the release, Kiah, also a member of the supergroup Our…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'The Hills of California' is a Story of Broken Dreams
In the new play "The Hills of California," a group of four sisters are raised by their single mother in northern England to be a singing group like the Andrews…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Connie Chung on Her Trailblazing Life
Trailblazing journalist and television news anchor Connie Chung joins us to discuss her new memoir about her life and career. It's titled Connie: A Memoir…
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Julia Turshen Helps You Figure Out What Goes with What
Bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to discuss her latest cookbook, What Goes with What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities, which…
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Tabla Player Zakir Hussain Reflects on Record Breaking Year
At this year's Grammys, tabla player Zakir Hussain took home three Grammy awards, the first musician from India to win that many in one year. Hussain is…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Return of Jane Pratt
In the 90's, Jane Pratt launched the influential magazine Sassy, then went on to publish XO and Jane--women's magazines that combined thoughtful and often…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Rise and Fall of Victoria's Secret
Last night marked the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which had been on pause for a few years. Once a dominant women's underwear and lingerie…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Temporary Changes To NYC's 'Champagne Of Tap Water'
Earlier this month, part of the Delaware Aqueduct, which supplies most of New York City's tap water, is closing for maintenance, and residents might notice…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Reggae and Afro-Caribbean Migration from Costa Rica to Brooklyn
A new book explores the significance of music as a form of cultural expression for Caribbean communities. It's titled, Vibes Up: Reggae and Afro-Caribbean…
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Families Divided By QAnon (Get Political)
The QAnon conspiracy theory has taken hold of many Americans in the last few years, many of whom truly believe there is a cabal of pedophiles running the…