All Of It with Alison Stewart
All Of It with Alison Stewart is a daily talk show that explores culture and its consumers, covering a wide range of topics from arts and entertainment to food and fashion. Hosted by Alison Stewart, the show engages thinkers, doers, makers, and creators in conversations about their work and its cultural impact. Broadcasting live from New York City, the program aims to build a community around the diverse perspectives and experiences that make the city great. Each episode serves as both a companion and curator of the myriad cultural offerings available in New York.
Episodes
New Jazz History Book on the Legendary Village Vanguard; NYC's Most Haunted Areas
Deborah Gordon owns The Village Vanguard. It is in her blood. Almost a century after her father, Max, founded the legendary jazz club in 1934, Deb Gordon has put out a new book called “Last of the Jazz Joints: An Incomplete History of the Village Vanguard.” Gordon and co-author Jed Eisenman, who has worked at The Vanguard since 1981, share memories and history of the legendary institution.Andrea J
John Turturro Picks The Wrong Pocket in New Film; Early American 'Schoolgirl' Art
John Turturro stars in the new film, 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' a crime thriller that tells the story of Harry, an oldschool pickpocket from the Bronx who lives without a cellphone and often operates on the subway. But when he steals from a family member of a well-connected crime family, Harry faces danger, all while caring for his sick spouse back home. Turturro discusses his role
Esther Choi's Grandmother-Inspired Korean-American Cooking; New Play About the Man at the Center of San Fran's Chinatown
In the new cookbook Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother, Esther Choi shares 100 recipes inspired by Korean and Korean-American culture and cuisine. The Mokbar and Ms. Yoo founder joins us.A new play by playwright Lauren Yee, called ‘King of the Yees’ tells a ‘kind of true’ story based on an episode from her life. Her father, Larry Yee had been the heart and soul of San Francisco's Yee
Olivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgård in 'Wicker'; 35 Years of Aljira Gallery in Newark
A new romantic fantasy follows a local fisherwoman, played by Olivia Colman, whose life changes when a basket maker constructs a wicker husband for her. Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, who plays her unusual new beau, join us to discuss the film 'Wicker,' which opens in theaters Friday, Oct. 23.For 35 years, Aljira, an artist-led gallery and community space, gave opportunities to rising artists and
'Re-Remembering' Exhibition Inspired by Kenyan Women; 30 Years of 'Arts Gowanus' Open Studios; NYIC's 'New York Proud' Public Art Project
Artist Wangari Mathenge looks to 1960s Kenya for inspiration in a vibrant new series depicting intimate domestic scenes of women. She discusses the ideas and memories behind her exhibition ‘Re-membering’ at Lévy Gorvy Dayan, on view through Oct. 24.This year marks the 30th annual Gowanus Open Studios, put on by Arts Gowanus, an organization that uplifts and funds the arts in the neighborhood. The
New Film 'Once Upon A Time in Harlem'; The Man Behind 'Little Free Libraries'; Roy Lichtenstein at the Whitney
Shot in August 1972, a new film from the late filmmaker William Greaves captures a reunion of Harlem Renaissance luminaries at Duke Ellington’s townhouse on St. Nicholas Avenue. William’s son, director David Greaves, and his granddaughter, producer Liani Greaves discusses completing the film "Once Upon A Time in Harlem" opening at Film Forum tomorrow, Friday, October 16th. Have you ever wonde
Previewing the Public Song Project Radio Special; Sarah Blakely-Cartwright's New Novel 'Heavy Cream'
WNYC's Public Song Project celebrates this year's submissions and reveal the winners in a radio special airing Saturday, October 17. All Of It producer Simon Close, who will host the program, previews the on-air event and the winners' songs. The full playlist of 2026 submissions is available to stream at wnyc.org/psp and as a collection in the Internet Archive. The Public Song Project will also be
New Play About Larry Kramer and Dr. Fauci; Launching 'Analog Night with All Of It;' New Comedy Concept Album About Gun Culture and Politics
On the eve of World Aids Day in 1993, Dr. Anthony Fauci and ACT UP co-founder Larry Kramer participated in a C-SPAN call in program to talk about AIDS policy. The explosive hour of television that followed is now the basis of a play at St. Ann's Warehouse titled "Kramer/Fauci." Thomas Jay Ryan and Will Brill, who star as Kramer and Fauci respectively, discuss the show and the story that insp
A New Memoir from Comedian D.L. Hughley; Candice Hoyes Performs From 'Expecting'
D.L. Hughley is one of “The Original Kings of Comedy,” and since he has starred in the ABC sitcom "The Hughleys," written New York Times bestsellers, and hosts the national radio program The D.L. Hughley Show. He's talks about his new memoir titled Charlie's Boy, about his career, and his life growing up in South Central L.A. On Sunday, Dec. 6, he’ll join Don Lemon at the Beacon Theatre for an eve
Mahershala Ali as a Hitman and Caring Father; Lizzy McAlpine Performs Live from 'Angel'
A new action-thriller stars actor Mahershala Ali as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. Ali joins me alongside writer and director Bassam Tariq in studio to discuss the film, “Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother," which is playing in theaters now.In September, Lizzy McAlpine released her latest album, Angel. Lizzy began recording the album at a
Broadway on the Radio: Operation Mincemeat, Live in the Greene Space
The new American cast of Broadway's “Operation Mincemeat” joins Alison live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Hear performances and discussion with Brandon Contreras, Jessi Kirtley, Amanda Jill Robinson, Jeff Kready, and Julia Knitel. You cab watch the full production livestream recording on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and
The Great Trees of NYC; Ceramics Show of Vibrant, Multi-Functional Design; The History of the WNBA
New York City usually hits peak fall foliage in late October, and leaves on trees around the city will soon start to change colors. The New York City Parks Department keeps a list of the park system's "Great Trees" around the city. In 2025, photographer Alex Kent took thousands of photographs and videos of those Great Trees for a piece in the New York Times. Kent discusses his experience with the
Pulitzer-winning Novelist Barbara Kingsolver's Latest Book 'Partita'; A Family Drama of Immigrants in Norway
After the sensational success of her last novel, Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver returns with a novel that draws on her past experience as a classical pianist. Partita tells the story of Livia, and exceptionally gifted pianist on a scholarship to an elite music conservatory. Her life is soon upended by a love affair that will change the course of her future, and her relationship to music, for
NYCLU's Report on Sex Ed in NY State; Manga, and Hopi Art at the Brooklyn Museum
New York State does not require that schools teach sex education. A new report from the NYCLU details that, depending on where you live in New York State, the quality of sexual education in local public schools can vary widely, including many districts that the NYCLU finds to be significantly lacking. Aliyah Ansari, NYCLU senior education strategist, and Donna Lieberman, executive director, discus
Get Lit: George Saunders' 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' Now An Opera at the Met
Author George Saunders was already considered a modern master of the short story in 2017 when he published his debut novel, Lincoln in the Bardo. Told through an experimental form, the novel is follows Abraham Lincoln as he grieves the loss of his son, Willie, as told by the ghosts in the graveyard who witness his grief. Saunders discussed the novel, which has now been adapted into an opera, for o
Tom Morello Previews 'Power to the People Festival'; New Book About Fame in the Influencer Age
Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, the beloved hosts of the "Who? Weekly" podcast, have made a career out of analyzing C-list celebrity culture. They discuss their new book on the subject, I Want to Be Famous: When Everybody and Nobody Is a Celebrity.Tom Morello just released Everyone Gets Everything They Want. Coming from a career of making political hardcore music in Rage Against the Machine and Au
Anand Giridharadas on Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny, Race and Public Safety; Emily St. John Mandel's 'Exit Party'
In his latest book, author and journalist Anand Giridharadas reflects on the 2023 New York City subway chokehold case involving 30-year-old Black homeless man Jordan Neely and 24-year-old White United States Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny. It also explores fears for public safety and the limitations of our social safety net. It's titled, Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an Am
A Family's Saga Through Genetic Dementia; Public Artist in Residence
When a family of 9 siblings noticed their mother acting strangely, they chalked it up to depression and alcoholism. But after some of the siblings began to exhibit the same behavior, the family learns that they are carriers of a rare gene mutation that causes frontotemporal dementia, and have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the same condition and passing it on to their kids. Journalist and author Rob
A New One Man Show About Shakespeare in our Lives Today; Debut Novel About a Megachurch Pastor's Wife's Secrets
In his new one man show, actor Jacob Ming-Trent recalls the story of his life through his relationship with the Bard, and his love of poetry. He discusses "How Shakespeare Saved My Life," running at the Public Theater through October 25.Deesha Philyaw burst onto the literary scene with her hit short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. Now, she treads familiar ground in her hotly a
Jensen McRae Performs Live; New Film Follows NYC Location Scout
Singer-songwriter Jensen McRae is known for her deep voice and confessional songwriting. She performs live in studio from her latest album, "I Don't Know How but They Found Me!" ahead of her set at All Things Go at Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday September 26. (NOTE: After the conversation, the event organizer announced that All Things Go is cancelled due to weather)Writer and director Paula Gonz
Mean Girls at a Miss Ghana Pageant; How the Bowery Became 'the Devil's Mile'
In "School Girls: Or, the African Mean Girls Play," a group of students are competing to be selected for the Miss Ghana 1986 beauty pageant. Paulina (Denée Benton) thinks she is the shoe-in, and she lets everyone else know. But her reign as queen bee is threatened when a new student, Ericka, transfers in from the United States. Benton discusses the Broadway revival of the play alongside playwright
Suki Waterhouse's New Album 'Loveland'; Photographer Taryn Simon Breaks Guggenheim Record
Musician Suki Waterhouse stops by Radio City Music Hall tomorrow night in support of her latest album Loveland. She joins us for a listening party.New York artist Taryn Simon's new solo show at the Guggenheim is titled "Taryn Simon: Father Country I Do Love You." The show marks the largest display of new work ever to exhibit at the Guggenheim. Simon uses photography to weave the story of her fathe
Behind the Scenes of 'To Catch A Predator'; Subway Musicians Live In Studio
The new movie "Primetime" follows Chris Hansen and the team behind "To Catch a Predator" as they hunt down one high profile subject at any cost. It is the first narrative feature from director Lance Oppenheim, who discusses the film alongside actor Merritt Wever, who stars as "To Catch a Predator" producer Andie. "Primetime" is in theaters Friday, Sept. 25th.September is Classical Music Month. Cel
Designing the Magical Effects On Stage in 'Paranormal Activity' and 'Stranger Things'
Wally Feresten has been holding SNL's cue cards for more than 30 years. Ahead of the premiere of the show's 52nd season, Wally joins us to talk about his career.The Tanya Weddemire Gallery is a black-owned gallery based in Industry City that was founded by Brooklyn native Tanya Weddemire in 2022. This month, the gallery is debuting at The Armory Show, featuring the work of two artists it represent
Broadway on the Radio: Schmigadoon!
Broadway on the Radio’s Fall 2026 season kicks off with this year’s Tony winner for Best Musical: SCHMIGADOON! Alison Stewart talks with key members of the production, live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Hear interviews about the show and live performances from creator Cinco Paul and actors Sara Chase, Isabelle McCalla, Ivan Hernandez, Brad Oscar and Maulik Pancholy. This event is part of All Of It'
Neil Patrick Harris Plays a Camp Director for Kids with Cancer
Thirty-three years into her career, UK singer-songwriter Beth Orton continues to captivate critics and audiences with her latest album, The Ground Above. She talks about the new record ahead of her show tomorrow night at Le Poisson Rouge at 6:30 p.m.A new performance space called The People's Theater has recently opened in the Inwood/Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Mino Lora, t
Actor Sharon Horgan on 'Youth,' and Caring For Adult Children and Aging Parents
The new show "Youth" stars Sharon Horgan as a woman navigating her dating life in the wake of divorce, and as she cares for her ailing parents and her immature son. Horgan discusses the show, which she created, wrote, and stars in. "Youth" premieres on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, September 20. A new 118-track box set captures the recordings of blues legend Ma Rainey over a prolific five years.
Ke Huy Quan's New Memoir, from 'The Goonies' to 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'
[00:00] At just 12 years old, five years after his family fled Vietnam, Ke Huy Quan found himself on the set of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," working alongside Harrison Ford. Decades later, he’s an Oscar winner, known for his role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once," and now he’s telling his story in a new memoir, Never Say Die. Quan talks about making lifelong friendships while filmi
New One-Man Basquiat Play By One of His Old Friends
[00:00] When writer and actor Nadia Bowers learned that her beloved older sister Sasha died of a drug overdose, she set out to track down the dealer who sold Sasha the fentanyl-laced heroin. Bowers discusses her memoir about the experience, called Dear Dealer.[28:03] Actor, playwright, and director Roger Guenveur Smith first met artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in Los Angeles in the 1980s, beginning a
How Karolina Wydra Plays Zosia in 'Pluribus'
[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2026] In the new post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama, "Pluribus," author Carol Sturka, the most miserable person on Earth, must save the world from an extraterrestrial virus that forces happiness onto humanity. Actor Karolina Wydra plays Zosia, an infected human who serves as Carol’s chaperone. She discusses her role, and the show’s season finale. Hosted by Simplecast, an A
Luke Thompson on Starring in 'Bridgerton' Season Four
[REBROADCAST FROM March 2, 2026] In the fourth season of the romantic period drama "Bridgerton," Luke Thompson stars as Benedict, the latest Bridgerton sibling to find love. Thompson discusses the new season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sarah Pidgeon on Playing Carolyn Bessette in 'Love Story'
[REBROADCAST FROM August 19, 2026] Actor Sarah Pidgeon has earned an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette in the new FX limited series, "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette." Pidgeon discusses her performance and the popularity of the series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da
A New Documentary Follows UPS Workers Through Tense Contract Negotiations
In "Who Moves America," documentarian Yael Bridge followed members of UPS as they geared up for their first major contract negotiation in nearly 30 years. Bridge and Brooklyn UPS driver Antoine Andrews, who participated in the film, discuss the film and the contract's implications for 340,000 unionized workers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our
A Documentary Spotlights the Oldest People in the World
Director Sam Green spent a decade traveling to meet and interview the oldest person in the world at that time, and heading to the next person when the title inevitably shifts. Green discusses the resulting documentary, "The Oldest Person in the World," which opens September 11 at the Angelika Film Center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle
Musician Koku Gonza Embraces Her Tanzanian-American Roots
[REBROADCAST FROM August 19, 2026] Singer/songwriter/guitarist Koku Gonza is part of the MTA's music program, which normally takes place underground. But this Thursday, August 20, she's performing on Broadway as part of an MTA/Garment District Alliance partnership. She previews her set, and plays live in Studio 5. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about
Fatboy Wilson and the Ripleys Perform Live and Talk Subway Busking
[REBROADCAST FROM July 22, 2026] Samoa Wilson is a folk and jazz musician who grew up on the music of the 1920s and 1930s. She and her band Fatboy Wilson and the Ripleys perform live in WNYC's Studio 5. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trumpeter Eganam 'ÉGO' Segbefia Uses the Subway as the Stage
[REBROADCAST FROM March 26, 2026] For decades, musicians have been playing in the NYC subway system. Now, the MTA is revamping its program for musicians who perform in the subway system. Tina Vaz, head of the MTA's Arts and Design program, discusses the changes, and trumpeter Eganam 'ÉGO' Segbefia performs live in studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio
What Do You Wish You Had Known As a New Mom?
In the new collection Notes to New Mothers, 65 writers and artists muse about what was exciting, challenging, or unexpected about new motherhood, and the advice they wish they had gotten before embarking on this new chapter. Editors Rebecca Knight and Julie Buntin discuss the book, and listeners share their own advice for new moms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for
'IX XI' Revisits 9/11 Through 12 Different New Yorkers
[REBROADCAST FROM June 8, 2026] This year is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. A new documentary, "IX XI," revisits the tragedy by hearing the stories and reflections of 12 people who experienced the attacks from different perspectives. Director Sean Wilsey discusses the film, alongside one of its subjects Stefan Springman, who was at ground zero as a cameraman. Hosted by Sim
Hannah Einbeinder and Jane Schoenbrun Reimagine the Slasher Genre
[REBROADCAST FROM August 6, 2026] Director Jane Schoenbrun's third feature film, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” follows a young filmmaker, played by Hannah Einbeinder, tasked with reviving a dated and problematic slasher series, ‘Camp Miasma.’ Schoenbrun's and Einbeinder discuss the film, the history of homophobic and transphobic messaging in horror, and what it's like to make a queer sla
Will Poulter and Noah Centineo Play Two Brothers Navigating Recovery in 'Union County'
[REBROADCAST FROM August 12, 2026] The new film "Union County" follows Cody Parsons as he is assigned to a county-mandated drug court program. His foster brother, Jack, is also in the program, and the two navigate a tenuous journey toward recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio. Director Adam Meeks and actors Will Poulter and Noah Centineo share their experience making the film. Hosted b
Willem Dafoe on His Role as a Poet in 'Late Fame'
[REBROADCAST FROM August 6, 2026] The new film "Late Fame" follows a New York City poet named Ed Saxberger (played by Willem Dafoe) who was working in relative obscurity until a group of young people became obsessed with his work. Director Kent Jones and actors Dafoe and Edmund Donovan discuss the film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect
How Carla Lalli Cooked Through Divorce
After her divorce, food writer Carla Lalli experienced life in the kitchen differently. She's written a new cookbook, Food is a Feeling, which also features 30 essays reflecting on her experience going through divorce. Lalli discusses the recipes that provided her comfort in the kitchen, and shares why she thinks it's ok to eat our feelings. Plus, listeners who experienced divorce share how their
A Montreal Garbageman Tells His Story in 'Trash!'
Simon Paré-Poupart spent 20 years working as a garbageman on the streets of Montreal. Now he shares his story in the hit new memoir, Trash! A Garbageman's Story. Paré-Poupart discusses the highs and lows of working in waste management, and what he's learned from decades on the job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona
Intimacy Coordinator Ita O'Brien on Finding Deeper Intimacy On Screen and in Life
[REBROADCAST FROM February 18, 2026] Ita O'Brien is the intimacy coordinator behind some of television's more progressive and modern portrayals of sex, and conversations about sex, on screen, from "Sex Education" to "Normal People." O'Brien has written a book, Intimacy: A Field Guide to Finding Connection and Feeling Your Deep Desires, about what her work looks like on set, and how people can try
The Culinary Producer Behind 'The Bear'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2026] Chef Courtney Storer, culinary producer on "The Bear," talks about bringing authenticity to the way food is prepared and filmed in the show. She also reflects on the end of "The Bear," which dropped its fifth and final season this summer, and how the show has changed pop culture’s approach to food and restaurants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a
A Met Museum Guard Reflects on His Experience Protecting and Viewing Art
[REBROADCAST FROM February 16, 2023] A new memoir recounts one person's journey serving as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a decade. Facing the devastating loss of his brother, Patrick Bringley left his job at The New Yorker to seek solace and escape to work at one of the most famous museums in the world. Bringley discusses his book, All the Beauty in the World. Hosted by Simp
David Clarke is 'Trash Talk NYC'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 23, 2026] A local man is on a mission to clean up New York City block by block, and inviting fellow New Yorkers to join him. David Clarke, aka @trashtalk_nyc, explains why he started this project, and how to get involved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Frances Valentine co-founder Elyce Arons on Her Friendship with Kate Spade
[REBROADCAST FROM July 8, 2025] Before Kate Spade’s tragic death, she and Frances Valentine co-founder Elyce Arons had been best friends for 37 years. Arons reflects on their bond in her memoir, We Might Just Make It After All, and shares memories of their decades-long friendship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal
Chris Smalls Reflects on Amazon Unionization Effort in New Memoir
[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2026] Chris Smalls, who became known for his unionization efforts at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, discusses his book When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class, which discusses his life and his work founding the Amazon Labor Union. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us
The Cast and Creative Team of 'The Outsiders'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2026] The stars of Broadway's Tony-winning musical "The Outsiders" joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. The event featured up-close performances from actors Noah Pacht (Ponyboy), Caleb Mathura (Johnny Cade), SeQuoiia (Dallas Winston), Dan Berry (Darrel), Sutton James Kaylor (Sodapop), and Emma Pittman (Cherry). They talked about their roles and broke d
Full Bio: Malcolm X
[REBROADCAST FROM October 19 2020] Investigative journalist Les Payne spent 28 years working on his biography, The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, but died before the book could be completed. As part of our Full Bio series, we spoke with his daughter Tamara Payne, who was his chief researcher on the project and finished the book. Photo by Lloyd Yearwood/Three Lions/Getty Images: Huma
Braille Readers Hold the Camera in New Documentary
The new documentary "Brailled It" follows a group of blind and low-vision kids as they compete in the Braille Challenge against the country's top readers. The documentary has five directors, three of which are the blind and low-vision children themselves. One of those kids, Christopher Morgan, joins us alongside the film's two adult co-directors, David Grabias and Brendon Shulze. "Brailled It" ope
Ashe Performs From Her Forthcoming Album, 'The Girl of Your Dreams'
Singer-songwriter Ashe exploded onto the scene with her hit divorce track "Moral of the Story," and has since collaborated with FINNEAS to form the group The Favors. Her upcoming solo album, "The Girl of Your Dreams," will be released on October 16th. Ashe previews the album with special live performances. Photo by Silken Weinberg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com
Michelle Buteau on the Final Season of 'Survival of the Thickest'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 29, 2026] Comedian and actress Michelle Buteau returns to her role as stylist Mavis Beaumont for a final season of her dramedy series 'Survival of the Thickest.' She joins us for a preview.Photo by Janice Yi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Women Processing Domestic Violence in 'Pre-Existing Condition'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 9, 2024] A new play from actor Marin Ireland tells the story of a woman processing the aftermath of a relationship that ended with domestic violence. The lead role is played in rotation by multiple actors, including Maria Dizzia, who also directs the show. Ireland and Dizzia join us to discuss 'Pre-Existing Condition.”Image courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an
How Director Jamie Lloyd Pushed the Boundaries of Broadway
Acclaimed theater director Jamie Lloyd has become famous for his spare and innovative productions of classic theater and Shakespeare... along with his boundary-pushing revivals of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, like "Sunset Boulevard" and the forthcoming "Evita." He joins us to discuss his boundary-pushing career ahead of his upcoming Broadway shows, "Evita" and "Much Ado About Nothing."
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The Mission to Develop Male Birth Control
The new documentary "Give It a Shot" follows doctors in India and Virginia as they seek to develop a revolutionary, reversible male contraceptive. Director Vaishali Sinha joins us to discuss the film, which opens at DCTV on September 4.
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Tori Kelly's Album, 'God Must Really Love Me'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2026] Tori Kelly discusses her latest album, God Must Really Love Me.
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Angelique Kidjo Offers 'HOPE!'
[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2026] The prolific and ever-collaborative musician Angelique Kidjo tapped Pharrell, Quavo, and Nile Rogers along with African artists including The Cavemen and Fally Ipupa and many others to join her on her latest album HOPE!
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Jason Isbell's Album 'Foxes in the Snow'
[REBROADCAST FROIM February 20, 2026] Jason Isbell talks about his latest acoustic album Foxes in the Snow, and shares some of the music.
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Celebrating Soca Music at The West Indian Day Parade
The West Indian Day Parade is taking place in Brooklyn on Labor Day, and attendees will no doubt hear Soca music blasting throughout the day. Soca is an upbeat style of dance music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago. Trini artist Machel Montano is credited with bringing Soca to global popularity, and now the Brooklyn Public Library has organized a new exhibit, 'Machel Montano: Journey of a Soc
Previewing the Rockaway Film Festival
This year's Rockaway Film Festival includes documentaries, short films, features, live music and filmmaker Q&As, including with John Wilson for his new film "The History of Concrete." Sam Fleischner, co-founder and artistic director of the Festival, and Courtney Muller, co-founder and program director, join us to preview the festival, which takes place from September 2 through September 6.&nbs
Lesbian Filmmaker Barbara Hammer Remembered in 'Barbara Forever'
In the 1970s, Barbara Hammer came out as a lesbian, and began making films. Her early work is credited as being the first films made by a lesbian that explore lesbian life. A new documentary, 'Barbara Forever,' uses Hammer's extensive archive to reflect on what made her a special filmmaker. Director Brydie O'Connor and Florrie Burke — Barbara Hammer's longtime partner and manager of her estate — d
Cat Cohen's 'Broad Strokes'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 23, 2026] After cabaret comedian Cat Cohen suffered a stroke at the age of 30, the comedian was inspired to write about it in the way she knows how: through funny songs. Cohen discusses her new one-woman show, "Broad Strokes," running at the Lucille Lortel theater through September 5.
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Choice and AI in 'Disruption'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 28, 2026] The new play "Disruption" follows a Silicon Valley engineer who presents his three best friends with a new AI algorithm that he claims can make all of their life decisions for them. But at what cost? Playwright Andrew Stein discusses the play, alongside actors John David Washington and Conrad Ricamora. "Disruption" is running at Pershing Square Signature Center thr
Loss and Memory in "Shifters"
[REBROADCAST FROM August 26, 2026] A staging of Congolese-British writer Benedict Lombe’s play "Shifters" stars "All American" actor Daniel Ezra as Dre, a man who reconnects with his childhood friend and ex-girlfriend, Des, at his grandmother’s funeral. As Dre grieves one loss, his reunion with Des prompts him to reflect on another as the two revisit memories of their shared past. It is running at
Emmy Rossum on Hunting a Serial Killer in 'Furious'
In the new Hulu series "Furious," Emmy Rossum stars as a NYC cop-turned-FBI agent on the hunt for a female serial killer. Rossum joins us in studio for a conversation about the series, which airs its season finale tonight.
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An Intimate Profile of Black Police Officers
In his new book, journalist Wilbert L. Cooper blends investigative reporting and family history to look at how a Black policing organization shaped law enforcement in Cleveland. He joins us to discuss “The Black Shield.”
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Siri Hustvedt's Memoir 'Ghost Stories'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 24] Author Siri Hustvedt was married for 43 years to fellow writer Paul Auster, and together they faced joys and tragedies -- including the deaths of their son and granddaughter. Hustvedt recounts her life with Auster and her grief in the aftermath of so much loss in her new memoir, “Ghost Stories.”
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Ben McKenzie's Doc Explains the Crypto Grift
[REBROADCAST FROM April 13, 2026] In the new documentary "Everyone is Lying to You for Money," director Ben McKenzie explores the world of cryptocurrency to figure out who stands to profit the most from pushing more people to invest in crypto. He joins us to discuss the film.
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The Life of Ted Kennedy
[REBROADCAST FROM January, 2023] For an installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate.
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Get Lit: Musical Guest They Might Be Giants
[REBROADCAST FROM June 1, 2026] The musical accompaniment for this month’s Get Lit event was They Might Be Giants, who performed a playlist inspired by author Tom Perrotta’s previous books, Election and The Leftovers.
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Losing A Parent and Coming of Age in Tom Perrotta's 'Ghost Town'
[REBROADCAST FROM June 1, 2026] Our May 2026 Get Lit book club selection was Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta. The story follows a 13-year-old boy in 1970s New Jersey as he grapples with the loss of his mother. Perrotta speaks with Alison Stewart about the novel from the May Get Lit with All Of It book club event.
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The Life and Times of Mike Tyson
[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2025] We continue our week spotlighting memoirs and biographies with a look into the life of boxer and Brooklyn native Mike Tyson. Mark Kriegel discusses his new biography, Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson.
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A Prosecutor and a Madam Take Down a Mobster in 'A Pair of Aces'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 6, 2026] Set in 1930s New York, a historical fiction novel follows two women on opposite sides of the law, a prosecutor and a madam, who form an unlikely partnership to take down a notorious mob boss. Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their new book, A Pair of Aces.
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Colson Whitehead On 'Cool Machine'
[REBROADCAST FROM July 22, 2026] Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses the final installment in his Harlem Trilogy, Cool Machine, which follows furniture seller and fence Ray Carney in 1980s New York as he gets pulled into one last heist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for
Advice for Sending Your Kid Off to College
Late August is a time of year when many parents (including Alison!) are sending their kids off to college, which can be a stressful and emotionally difficult time. Lisa Heffernan, cofounder of the parenting website, Grown and Flown, gives advice on the best ways a parent can maintain a healthy relationship with their kid in this new phase of life, and listeners share their questions and success st
Restored and Rehoused Depression-Era Mural, 'Alice of Wonderland Visiting New York'
In the 1930s, the artist Abram Champanier painted Alice of Wonderland Visiting New York, a series of murals that displayed Alice in Wonderland characters throughout the city. The piece was commissioned by the Works Progress Administration, and the panels were displayed in the children’s ward at the Gouverneur Hospital between 1938 and 1940. Now at the Museum of the City of New York, the mural pane
‘Ted Lasso’ Returns to Coach A Women’s Soccer Team
Jason Sudeikis' character, Ted, returns to coach the Lady Greyhounds, Richmond's new women's soccer team in the fourth season of "Ted Lasso." New York Times culture reporter Alexis Soloski discusses how the show’s focus on a women’s squad mirrors a broader increase in the popularity of women’s team sports in her piece, 'Everyone Watches Women’s Sports, Including ‘Ted Lasso’ Fans.'
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