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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
'Fatherland' Dramatizes a Son and His Father Torn Apart By January 6th
18-year-old Jackson Reffitt made national news for his decision to turn his father in to the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. A new play…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Memoir Of Grieving A Young Partner
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 25, 2024] Amy Lin was newly married when her husband collapsed suddenly while running a half-marathon, and died. In her new memoir…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Mental Health And Our Eating Habits
[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 22, 2024] In his latest book, Judson A. Brewer, psychiatrist and associate professor at Brown University, shares everything he’s learned…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Biography Of Brain Surgery
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPT. 26, 2024] We spend the hour diving deep into the history of brain surgery, from the earliest days, to lobotomies, to the new…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Surge in Breast Reductions
Recently, New York Times reported a 64-percent surge in elective breast-reduction surgeries among women since 2019. New York Times correspondent Lisa Miller…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Band People' Tells the Stories of the Musical Middle Class
Writer and musician Franz Nicolay's new book, Band People: Life and Work In Popular Music, highlights the people you might not think of when you think of your…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna Star in 'La Máquina'
Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna discuss starring together in the new Hulu series, "La Máquina," about a boxer and his manager trying to get him back in the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Latinx Art Survey at El Museo del Barrio
El Museo del Barrio’s second large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art, Flow States – LA TRIENAL 2024 features 33 participating artists working across the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Mark Menjívar at El Museo del Barrio
El Museo del Barrio’s second large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art, Flow States – LA TRIENAL 2024 is on display through Sunday, February 9, 2025. Mark…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Kirk Maynard at the Montclair Art Museum
This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Survey of Horror Special Effects with Clyde Folley of the Criterion Channel
In honor of Spooky Season, a new series on the Criterion Channel puts the spotlight on horror films featuring great practical special effects, from the 1930s…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Vegan Flavor Bible
When Nisha Vora went vegan at the age of 28, she thought her lifelong love affair with food was coming to an end. But after discovering that smoothies and acai…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Recreating the First Ever Episode of SNL in 'Saturday Night'
The new film "Saturday Night" dramatizes the creation of the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live. We speak with writer and director Jason Reitman, along…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Terrance Cummings at the Montclair Art Museum
This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Get Lit Preview: Dinaw Mengestu's 'Someone Like Us'
Author Dinaw Mengestu joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our October Get Lit with All Of It event. We're spending the month reading his new book…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Mysterious Pain Haunts Garth Greenwell's New Novel 'Small Rain'
In the latest novel from author Garth Greenwell, a poet's life is upended when he is struck suddenly by serious and intense pain. Greenwell joins us to discuss…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Habibi Festival 2024
Habibi Festival, the annual celebration of music from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region, returns to Joe's Pub this week. Organizers Meera…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Samara Joy on New Album, 'Portrait' (Listening Party)
Grammy-award winning and Bronx born-and-raised vocalist Samara Joy returns with a new album, Portrait, out this Friday. Joy discusses her whirlwind of a last…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Samora Pinderhughes' 'Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears'
Samora Pinderhughes releases the first part of his new two-part album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears on October 18, but this week he performs live at…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Chinese Enough' Cookbook from Kristina Cho
James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Kristina Cho discusses her latest cookbook, Chinese Enough: Homestyle Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Stir-Fries, and…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Copie Rodriguez at the Montclair Art Museum
This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Woman is Trapped in a Musical in 'The Big Gay Jamboree'
From Marla Mindelle, creator and star of "Titanique," comes a new comedy that sees its protagonist, Stacey, trapped inside a musical. Will she find (or sing)…
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Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang's 'Yellowface'
Daniel Dae Kim stars in David Henry Hwang's farcical play "Yellowface," about an Asian American playwright who mistakenly casts a white actor in an Asian role…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Reluctant Father Becomes a Single Dad
Author Charles Bock didn't have being a father on his list of high priorities. But when his wife dies of cancer, leaving him a single father to a…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Maria Mijares at the Montclair Art Museum
This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual show now on…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
10 Pieces of Art in NYC You Should See Right Now, According to Hyperallergic
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'Patrice' Follows a Disabled Couple Fighting for Nuptial Rights
Beloved New Jersey crossing guard Patrice Jetter is thrilled when she falls in love with Gary. The couple can't wait to marry. The problem? They both have…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Knowing Their Children Are Losing Their Sight, Two Parents Show Them the World
A new documentary follows a couple who learn that three of their four children have retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable condition which means they will soon…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Sons of Town Hall Perform Live (Get Lit)
We air highlights of the performance half of our September Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Erik Larson. Songwriter and author David Berkeley…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Get Lit Returns! With Erik Larson
Get Lit is back! We kick off our fall season with best-selling author and historian Erik Larson. He joined us for a live, in-person event to discuss his latest…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Terrestrials' New Season & Album (Get Little)
Radiolab for Kids Presents: Terrestrials returns for a new season about tree stumps, squirrels, and more! Plus... an album! Producer Ana González and producer…
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Tasty Treats for Afternoon Snacking (Food for Thought)
For this week's installment of Food for Thought Thursdays, hear flavor tips and recipes from a new cookbook from Sarah Kieffer, 100 Afternoon Sweets: with…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Memoir of Providing Abortions Before, During, and After Roe (Get Political)
Before Roe v. Wade, Dr. Curtis Boyd decided to dedicate his career to providing safe, but illegal, abortions in Texas and New Mexico. It was at one of those…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Questlove Takes Kids' Calls! (Get Little)
Our book club for kids, Get Little, returns with award-winning multihyphenate filmmaker and musician Questlove! His new picture book, The Idea in You…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Remembering Gavin Creel
To acknowledge the death of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, we revisit his conversation with Alison about his one-man show "WALK ON THROUGH: Confessions of…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A History of Music in Greenwich Village
Despite being a relatively small neighborhood, Greenwich Village has had an outsized impact on music history. A new book chronicles the rise and fall of the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Why the U.S. Has An Electoral College
A new Independent Lens documentary explains the Electoral College's complexities while following four presidential electors representing different parties in…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Mindfulness Amid the Insanity of Election Season
With the traditional 'October surprise' possibly looming behind every political headline and just a month to go until voting comes to a close, Dan Harris, host…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Saoirse Ronan Plays a Young Woman Grappling With Addiction in 'The Outrun'
In the new film "The Outrun," Saoirse Ronan stars as Rona, a young woman struggling with alcoholism. In an attempt to get sober, she returns to her home on the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Lutalo Performs Live
Upon its release, singer-songwriter Lutalo referred to The Academy as their “first chapter” – a time capsule of the lessons they’ve learned in the last…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Politics in the Manosphere
Recent polls show young men leaning towards voting for Trump/Vance this November. In an apparent effort to boost their chances, the former president and his…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Why More Latino Voters Are Leaning Right (Get Po-Lit-ical)
Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory rhetoric about South America…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A Baking Cookbook Draws Inspiration From Bodegas
James Beard-nominated chef Paola Velez pays homage to her beloved corner store in her new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My…
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An Up-Close Look at Teens and Their Phones in 'Social Studies' Documentary (Mental Health Mondays)
Many parents worry about their kid's cellphone usage, but few have a clear view of what they're actually doing on their phones every day. A new documentary…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A History of Free Black Brooklyn
As viewers of the HBO series "The Gilded Age" will know, there's a long important history of Free Black communities in Brooklyn. Author Prithi Kanakamedala…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Gentrification and the American Dream in 'Good Bones' at The Public
The latest production from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames ("Fat Ham") stars Susan Kelechi Watson in the role of Aisha, who decides to move to…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A History of Presidents Who Threatened Democracy (Get Po-LIT-ical)
[REBROADCAST FROM September 4, 2024] For our series, Get Po-LIT-ical, we're reading political history books in the leadup to the election. We start with The…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Roxane Gay Makes the Case for Gun Ownership (Get Po-LIT-ical)
[REBROADCAST FROM September 6, 2024] In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Sarah Smarsh on Covering the Rural Working-Class (Get Po-LIT-ical)
[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2024] Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Case of Tribal Land in Oklahoma (Get Po-LIT-ical)
[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2024] In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Twenty-Year Fight for a Free Press in Afghanistan
A new book spotlights an Afghan businessman Saad Mohseni's efforts to bring a free press to the country after years of Taliban rule. Written alongside…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Poet Cynthia Zarin's 'Next Day' Collection
Critically acclaimed poet Cynthia Zarin has published a new compilation, Next Day, that includes new poems and some her work over the years that has appeared…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Migrating Elephant Statues Make it to NYC
A group of 100 life-sized elephant statues, created by Indigenous Indian artists through The Coexistence Collective, have made their way to New York. The…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Celebrate New Jersey Folklore With 'The Devil & Daisy Dirt'
On Thursday evening, New Jersey folklore is coming to the East Village. The Devil & Daisy Dirt: a Garden State Gothic, Alt-Folk Event uses music, storytelling…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Salty and Cheesy Snackable Bakes (Food for Thought)
In her follow up cookbook to Snackable Bakes, author Jessie Sheehan gives equal attention to the savory side of baking. She joins us to discuss her latest…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
'His Three Daughters' Follows Estranged Sisters in NYC
In the new film, "His Three Daughters," three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
Pamela Harriman, Clinton's Ambassador to France (Full Bio)
For today's Full Bio conversation, English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
The Latest Novel from Richard Powers
In the latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers, the lives of four people come together on an island in the Pacific as part of a project…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
A New Biopic About Model Turned WWII Journalist Lee Miller
A new biographical drama, "Lee," tells the story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue…
- All Of It with Alison Stewart
20 Years of Keane's 'Hopes and Fears' Live in Studio
The alternative rock band Keane are on tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears, one of the best-selling albums in UK charts…