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
A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'The Want of Peace' by Wendell Berry
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "The Want of Peace" by Wendell Berry.
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Full Bio: Eleanor Roosevelt
[REBROADCAST FROM November 21, 2020 ] In a 2020 installment of our “Full Bio” series, we took an in-depth look at the life of America’s longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, with David Michaelis, who spent 11 years working on his biography, Eleanor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Get Lit: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's 'Lake Effect,' with Music from Brooklyn-Based 'Ida'
[REBROADCAST FROM May 1, 2026] The new novel from Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney tells the story of a woman who begins an affair in 1970s Rochester, with lasting consequences for the rest of her family. Sweeney discusses Lake Effect, the April Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. In the spirit of family, our musical guests were Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton, who founded the band Ida in B
Cat Cohen's New Comedy Musical 'Broad Strokes'
After Cat Cohen suffered a stroke at the age of 31, the comedian was inspired to write about it in the way she knows how -- through comedic songs. Cohen discusses her new one-woman show, "Broad Strokes," running at the Lucille Lortel theater through September 5.
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Faith and Friendship in 'The Saviors'
Playwright Bubba Weiler and actor Stanley Simons talk their new play "The Saviors," in which two altar boys navigate the changing tides of their faith and friendship after a lost man takes shelter in the church. "The Saviors" is now playing at the Atlantic Theater through August 8, 2026.
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'American Pachuco' Tells the Story of Chicano Writer and Director Luis Valdez
Writer, director, and theater legend Luis Valdez is considered the father of Chicano theater. A new documentary tells his story. Director David Alvarado discusses his film "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," which is playing now at Film Forum.
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Harpist Brandee Younger on 'Gadabout Season' & Alice Coltrane
[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2025] Harpist Brandee Younger shares live performances and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions, with Younger's use of Alice Coltrane's restored harp.
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Revisiting Singer-Songwriter Annie DiRusso's Debut Year
[REBROADCAST FROM January 7, 2026] The singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso debuted in 2025with the album Super Pedestrian and has since performed a Tiny Desk concert. She performs in WNYC's studios, and discusses her music.
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Colson Whitehead Finishes His Harlem Trilogy
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.
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Subway Series: Fatboy Wilson and the Ripleys
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 ahead of their performance celebrating the Great American Songbook on Wednesday, July 29th at Atlantic Center/Barclays as part of the Stations Series from MTA's Music.
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Banjo Players Steve Martin and Alison Brown Perform and Talk Fingerstyle
[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2025] Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio.
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Cartoonist Harry Bliss Reckons With Pet Grief and Other Hard Times
[REBROADCAST FROM April 30, 2025] When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, featuring his many illustrations of Penny, journal entries, reflections on his often dysfunctional family and his career.
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Carol Bove's Art at the Guggenheim
[REBROADCAST FROM March 11, 2026] Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of her career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through Aug
Tragedy, Solidarity, and the Challenges of Storytelling in “The Potluck”
Composer and playwright César Alvarez and actors Anthony Alfaro and Barbara Walsh discuss “The Potluck,” a new musical about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, in which members of the KKK and the American Nazi party killed 5 labor organizers during a rally in North Carolina. The show grapples with that period in US history, as well as its legacy, and the grief that accompanies the act of relating those
Matthew Schnipper's New Memoir "Rise Above" About Profound Grief
When Gothamist and WNYC culture editor Matthew Schnipper lost his baby son to a tragic health condition, he felt lost in his grief. Writing, and music, slowly started to help. Schnipper discusses his new memoir Rise Above, which recounts his life-changing experience with profound loss.
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From Monastery Life to Mindfulness in Modern Times
[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2026] Sam Yo spent years in a monastery searching for mindfulness. He shares the lessons that helped him move from chaos to calm in his book The Monk's Mindset: Finding Stillness in a World That Won't Stop Moving.
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Peloton Instructor's Plant-Based High Protein Cookbook
[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2026 ] Head Peloton Instructor and former lawyer Robin Arzon has a cookbook called Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes. A diabetic and a strength training advocate, she shares vegan protein recipes from the book, and talks about techniques for getting the most out of plant-based proteins.
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Jamaican Cooking At Home
[REBROADCAST FROM March 10, 2026] Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of Bruce Springsteen, discusses his cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, including how to cook Jamaican food at home, and the special connection between Jamaica and New York.
Summer in the City: Brooklyn
The "Summer in the City" series continues, with a focus on Brooklyn. Michelle Young, founder of Untapped New York and the author of Secret Brooklyn, shares her tips for making the most of a Brooklyn summer, from canoeing in the Gowanus to watching Friday night fireworks on Coney Island. Listeners share their favorite things to do in the city's most populous borough. Listen to our previous Summer
ANA Contemporary Arab Cinema is bringing "A Sad and Beautiful World" to BAM
The annual film series ANA Contemporary Arab Cinema is back in New York, with screenings at BAM and the Jacob Burns Film Center. Hear a preview of the event from programmer and curator Lina Matta discusses the events. Plus, Lebanese writer and director, Cyril Aris talks about his film “A Sad and Beautiful World,” and what the series means to filmmakers like him. "A Sad and Beautiful World," is sho
Jordan Carlos Says Better Partnerships Need 'Chore-play'
[REBROADCAST FROM February 13, 2026] Comedian Jordan Carlos discusses his humorous and autobiographical book called Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass which offers advice to straight men in particular, about small, consistent efforts that can keep their relationships strong.
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Masculinity and Men's Mental Health
[REBROADCAST FROM April 20, 2026] For his book American Men, journalist Jordan Ritter Conn spent four years chronicling the lives of four different men struggling with various aspects of their masculine identity, grappling with violent tendencies, trauma from their past, addictive behavior, gender identity and sexuality, and more. The book explores how American men are navigating the lessons they'
American History Fridays: Frederick Douglass
[REBROADCAST FROM February, 2021] We present the full conversation of an important installment of our Full Bio series. In 2021, historian David Blight shared stories and insights from his book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for History.
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Get Lit: S.A. Cosby on 'King of Ashes'
[REBROADCAST FROM October 28, 2025] Our Get Lit with All Of It October 2025 book club selection was the novel King of Ashes by thriller and crime writer S.A. Cosby. It follows a man named Roman Carruthers who returns home to a small town in Virginia to discover that his family is the crosshairs of a local gang. Cosby discussed the novel at our Get Lit event.
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Fifty Years of NYC's Greenmarkets
This year, GrowNYC is celebrating its 50th anniversary of the city's greenmarkets. Program manager Amelia Tarpey traces the history of the program, and previews their upcoming ‘In Season’ anniversary celebration. Plus, listeners share their favorite markets, and what they love about them.
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Visit a "Vibrant Poetry Village" At the NYC Poetry Festival
On July 18th and 19th, poets and poetry lovers can visit Governor's Island for a weekend of writing, performance, and collaboration, at the 15th annual New York City Poetry Festival, organized by the Poetry Society of New York. Jackie Braje, managing director of the festival, discusses its origins and mission, and what visitors can see and do there.
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Jessica Knoll's New Erotic Thriller, 'Helpless'
Jessica Knoll discusses her latest novel Helpless, which according to Kirkus Reviews, "puts the 'erotic' back in 'erotic thriller.'" The story follows a woman named Faye Heron, a successful Hollywood writer and actor who still secretly pines after her college ex-boyfriend, Henry. After they reunite at the funeral of a beloved former professor, sparks reignite. But when Faye finds herself kidnapped
Jon Krakauer Looks Back at His Infamous Everest Expedition
[REBROADCAST FROM May 11, 2026] 30 years ago, a deadly blizzard on Mount Everest claimed the lives of eight climbers. Among the surviving members of the expedition was journalist Jon Krakauer, who was covering it for Outside Magazine. His book about the experience, Into Thin Air, became a hit. But 30 years later, what has changed about the experience of climbing the highest peak in the world? Jon
Revisiting the Challenger Disaster
[REBROADCAST FROM January 26, 2026] On January 28, 1986, a frigid cold day with an icy blue sky, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The accident killed all seven crew members aboard and was the first fatal in-flight spacecraft disaster in NASA's history. For many, the explosion came as an absolute shock. Millions of people were watch
The Culinary Producer Behind the Food on 'The Bear'
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 recently dropped its fifth and final season, and how the show has changed pop culture’s approach to food and restaurants.
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The 2026 World Cup Final is Upon Us
It's been a month of soccer madness in the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is finally coming to an end, with the World Cup final taking place in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19. All Of It Producer and soccer fan Luke Green reflects on the tournament, and previews the highly anticipated final. Plus, listeners share their favorite World Cu
A Moon Tree Grows in Madison (Square Park)
In 1971, a tree-loving astronaut brought hundreds of seeds with him on an Apollo 14 mission to the moon, to be germinated and raised into saplings after returning to Earth. Now, Madison Square Park has one -- and they are unveiling it on Friday, July 16, Madison Square Park is celebrating the arrival of one of these ‘Moon Trees,’ which were the subject of a recent episode of Terrestrials, Radiolab
Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
Professor and writer Ian Bogost shares insights from his new book, The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life. which argues that technology has distanced us from sensory experience -- a process called "dematerialization." He explains how to reclaim the joy of our senses by holding space for tiny experiences, like the feeling of everyday objects in your hand, the clinking of a dish, or th
Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce Star in 'Dukes'
‘Saturday Night Live’ performer Jane Wickline and fellow comedian Liva Pierce discuss starring in ‘Dukes,’ a new musical comedy show about dreaming big. ‘Dukes’ is running at SoHo Playhouse through August 2.
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Odyssey' Translator Emily Wilson on Bringing the Ancient Tale to Life in Christopher Nolan's New Film
Director Christopher Nolan has cited Emily Wilson's translation of Homer’s Odyssey as one of the inspirations behind his new film adaptation. Ahead of the movie, Wilson discusses the history of the ancient text, the process of translating it to English, and the potential challenges of adapting the epic tale for the big screen. Wilson will be speaking about her work on the evening of July 16 at 92N
Grace Potter Performs Live and Previews 'Trespasser' Album
Grammy-nominated musician Grace Potter is releasing a new album, Trespasser. The project is her seventh studio album, in-part inspired by her road trips between Vermont and California, and an experience when a trespasser in mental health distress entered her home. Potter performs live and previews the new album. Grace Potter is performing in Amagansett on July 13 and in Red Bank on July 15.
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Get Lit: Laila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel,' and Imal Gnawa Performs
[REBROADCAST FROM May 6, 2025] Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was the April 2025 selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club. Plus, at Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances fro
Charles Sumner, Abolitionist and Civil War Advisor to Lincoln
[REBROADCAST FROM July 5, 2025] Author Zaakir Tameez talks about his new biography, Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War.
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A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'The Sycamore,' by Wendell Berry
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "The Sycamore" by Wendell Berry.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
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Grief and Family Secrets in "The Loved Ones"
In the play "The Loved Ones," a woman prepares to scatter her son's ashes alongside his widow at a remote farmhouse in Ireland. And then there's a knock on the door. Actors Maryann Plunkett, Alana Raquel Bowers and Clare O’Malley star, and they join us in person to discuss the play, which is playing at the Irish Repertory Theater through August 2.
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2026 Tiny Desk Winners Cure for Paranoia Perform
The Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour brings 2026 winners Cure for Paranoia to Warsaw in Brooklyn tonight. The band stops by to perform and frontman Cameron McCloud previews the show.
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Navajo Weaving and Digital Worlds with Marilou Schultz
A new exhibit at the Hessel Museum of Art features the work of artist and educator, Marilou Schultz. Combining traditional Navajo weaving techniques to resemble digital technologies, Schultz's work has sought to reflect the historic efforts of Navajo women as part of our collective, technological futures. Schultz and exhibit curator, Candice Hopkins, offer more insight into the inspiration of "Rep
The Ceramic Sculptures of Kathy Butterly
In "Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes," a practice spanning for over three decades showcases artist Kathy Butterly's striking and distinctive ceramic sculptures. Butterly and curator Ian Berry sit down to discuss the formation of the exhibit, which is currently open at the Tang Teaching Museum as part of the museum's 25th anniversary program.
Installation photo by Mindy McDaniel: 'Kathy Butterly: Assume
Allan Rohan Crite's Paintings of African American Urban Life
Allan Rohan Crite dedicated his career to the rich visual imagery of African American life in 20th century urban America. Brandon Truett, head of learning and community engagement at Mellon, remembers Crite's enduring legacy through paintings, which are now on display at the Zimmerli Art Museum.
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How Social Clubs Foster Connections Among Strangers
A recent New York Times article explores how a new type of social club offers low-cost, low-pressure ways of interacting with others. New York Times reporter Christina Caron joins us to discuss her piece about how people are finding unique opportunities to make new friends and some of the groups she has come across.
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Everywhere, All At Once: Why New Players are Picking Up Mah-Jongg
The tile game Mah-Jongg has become incredibly popular among American women, spawning clubs, tournaments, and brands, and some have raised concerns about the Americanization and commercialization of the game. Atlantic staff writer Ashley Parker discusses mah-jongg’s recent rise in popularity, as well as her own ‘descent into Mah-Jongg’, which she detailed in a recent article.
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Christopher Myers Installs New Art at the Brooklyn Public Library
new ahead of his new children's book Night Ride. Myers discusses the exhibit, called ‘Unbound,’ which opens in the Grand Lobby of BPL's Central Branch on July 14.
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Summer Reading Challenge Updates: U.S. History and Historical Fiction Recommendations
The All Of It Summer Reading Challenge has entered the second month! Producer Jordan Lauf provides recommendations specifically for the U.S. history or historical fiction category. Plus, listeners share what books they are reading for the Challenge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Two Women Take On a Mob Boss in a New Historical Fiction Novel
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per
Brooklyn-Born Wildlife Photographer George McKenzie Jr. Tells His Story
George McKenzie Jr. grew up around violence in Brooklyn before becoming one of the few Black wildlife photographers for National Geographic. Now, he shares his story in the short documentary film "The Book of George" McKenzie discusses the film and his career.
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Why This New Manuscript is 'The Most Important Mozart Discovery in Decades'
On Friday, June 19th, the National Library of France announced the discovery of a 44-page notebook containing lessons and compositions written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The notebook, which belonged to one of the composer's pupils, yielded seven previously unknown works for flute and harp - a musical duo that is not well represented in classical music repertoires. Emi Ferguson, a flute player, co
A Documentary Celebrating Poet Mary Oliver
The new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" reflects on the life and work of the esteemed poet, who published more than 30 collections over the course of her career. Director Sasha Waters discusses the film, and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi shares what Oliver's poetry means to them. "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" premieres at the IFC Center on July 2, and wi
An Exhibition Displays Words That Shaped a Nation
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Seaport Museum's latest full-floor exhibition traces how the nation's founding ideas have evolved over time through rare defining documents and pivotal moments in history. Captain Jonathan Boulware, president of the South Street Seaport Museum and Martina Caruso, curator and Director of Collections and Exhibitions, discuss “The Promise of Liberty:
New Jersey: Crossroads for the American Revolution
When you think of the Revolutionary War, you may think of Philadelphia or Boston. But if you want to be where the fighting actually happened, head to New Jersey, where armies crisscrossed the state, neighbors were divided, and Washington's army turned things around. Sara Cureton, the executive director of the New Jersey State Historical Commission, and Mark Texel, the administrator of state histor
Yewande Komolafe on Rediscovering New York City in a Wheelchair
Writer and food columnist Yewande Komolafe discusses her mission to rediscover and reconnect with New York City as a wheelchair user, and listeners offer recommendations for accessible spots in the city.
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The First Female Lifeguard Chief in New York City Shares Her Story
Janet Fash became a lifeguard at Rockaway Beach in 1979, working her way up the male-dominated ranks to become the first-ever female chief lifeguard in NYC history. Fash shares her memories of her 40 year tenure in the new memoir Lifeguard: A Love Story.
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Summer In The City: Getting Out Into Nature, In Queens
This summer, All Of It will feature a guide for making the most of the nice weather in all five boroughs. Today Katie Honan from The City Reporter kicks off the series with the top attractions that Queens, also known as the World's Borough, has to offer this season, especially outdoor spaces like parks and beaches. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.
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America’s Love Affair with Garage Sales
Garage sales, thrifting, and the art of discovering other people’s castoffs have come one of America’s most beloved rituals. Caity Weaver from The Atlantic discusses why the secondhand economy says more about who we are than the stuff we buy -- and listeners shout out their all-time favorite garage sale finds.
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What Does Patriotism Mean in 2026?
As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, many Americans are examining their own relationship to patriotism. How has patriotism changed in the wake of intense political divides? What does it mean to feel proud to be an American? Have symbols of American patriotism come to stand for the right more than the left? Yoni Appelbaum, deputy executive editor at The Atlant
What Does 'Pride' Mean To You?
Pride Month is coming to a close, but the conversation about LGBTQ+ life continues. NYC Pride co-chair Kazz Alexander shares his reflections, and listeners call in to share what 'pride' means to them.
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What is the Best Subway Seat? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Soon, the famous orange and yellow seats that can be found on certain subway lines will be no more, as the MTA continues its process of upgrading and improving subway cars and equipment. The New York Transit Museum has organized a new exhibit, 'Ode to the Orange Seats,' that bids farewell, but also looks at the history of the bucket seats that were first introduced on R44 cars in 1971. Curator Jod
How Brooklyn Artist Izzy Barber Painted Her American Roadtrips
In 2025, amidst political turmoil around the United States, Brooklyn artist Izzy Barber wanted to feel more connected to her country, and decided to leave the bubble that can often take shape in New York City. She went on multiple road trips across the country, painting what she saw. The result of her travels is a new exhibit, Clay Pigeons, featuring her paintings of the diversity of American life
'Dad Don't Read This' Brings a Slumber Party to the Stage
The new play "Dad Don't Read This" explores the lives of four teenage girls as they gather for a slumber party in suburban Ohio. Playwright Eliya Smith and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which is running now at the Greenwich House Theater after a sold-out premiere at St. Luke's Theatre.
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'Survival of the Thickest' Star Michelle Buteau Previews the Final Season
Comedian and actress Michelle Buteau returns to her role as stylist Mavis Beaumont for the final season of her dramedy series 'Survival of the Thickest.' She shares what to expect in the third season, which starts streaming this week on Netflix.
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Robin Byrd Tells Her Story in 'Bang My Box'
From the 1970s to the 1990s, New York City public-access television host Robin Byrd encouraged sex positivity, pushed boundaries, and advocated for the gay community. The new HBO documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" chronicles Byrd's career. Directors Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam discuss the film, and then Robin Byrd herself shares more about her life and work. "Bang My Box" pre
Moms Who Use Cannabis
A growing number of mothers are turning to cannabis to help them through the challenges of full-time parenting. Sarah Levy, a contributor to The Atlantic and the author of Drinking Games: A Memoir, talks about why so many moms see weed as a helpful tool for parenting and unpacks the related risks. Plus, listeners weigh in with their own stories and opinions about parenting while high.
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Fatherhood, with Roy Wood Jr.
Roy Wood Jr stops by to take calls and talk about his memoir, The Man of Many Fathers, and lessons he's learned on fatherhood, and more.
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The Artistic and Cultural History of Tarot, from Renaissance Italy to Modern Day
Tarot cards hold a specific place in society, popular for their divination imagery and fortune-telling. The Morgan Library and Museum has organized a new exhibit about the artistic and cultural history of Tarot cards, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. Morgan curators Joshua O’Driscoll, Frank Trujillo, and Claire Gilman discuss the show, on view through October 4. Plus, listeners share th
A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'They,' by Wendell Berry
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "They" by Wendell Berry.
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Mixing by Amber D Bruce
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Remembering Allen Ginsberg
The prominent beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg would have turned 100 this June. To commemorate his birthday this Pride Month, we speak with writer Ira Silverberg, and reflect on his legacy as a pioneering gay, Jewish, and socialist writer and iconoclast. Plus we hear from listeners about their favorite Ginsberg poems.
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Exploring the Cultural Impact of Earth, Wind & Fire
A new documentary from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson explores the musical origins and lasting cultural impact of Earth, Wind & Fire. Questlove joins us to discuss "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" which is now streaming on HBO Max.
Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage: Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 20
Pop Art, Then and Now at the Guggenheim
Pop art and New York share a special relationship. The Guggenheim was particularly important to the evolution of the genre in the city, when a British curator organized the first museum presentation of Pop art in New York in 1963. This summer, the Guggenheim is exploring the Pop art in its collection with a new exhibit, Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now, featuring the work of 29 artists who engaged in P
Maggie O'Farrell's New Novel 'Land'
Maggie O'Farrell, the celebrated author of "Hamnet," discusses her new novel, "Land." The story follows an Irish family in the wake of the potato famine.
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Siri Hustvedt Remembers Her Husband, Paul Auster
Author Siri Hustvedt was married for 43 years to fellow writer Paul Auster, and together they faced joys and tragedies, including the tragic deaths of their son and grand-daughter. 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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Remembering Pop Art Pioneer David Hockney
The legendary British painter David Hockey passed away on June 11, 2026. Lawrence Weschler, a New Yorker staff writer and the author of Hockney’s biographical memoir True to Life: Twenty-Five Years of Conversations with David Hockney, discusses the artist’s life and legacy and reflects on the 45 years he spent in conversation with him.
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Emmet Cohen Pays Tribute to Two Jazz Greats
On his latest album, Universal Truth, pianist Emmet Cohen celebrates the anniversaries of two jazz greats: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Cohen plays live in our studio.
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A Preview of Summer Music for 2026
The summer has officially begun, with forthcoming summer albums from K-Pop success KATSEYE, The Rolling Stones, Ariana Grande, The Strokes, and Madonna. Switched on Pop's Nate Sloan and producer Reanna Cruz take preview some of the new music dropping this season.
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The Influence of Women on the American Revolution
A new book traces the influence of women on the American Revolution, from a Cherokee leader to a British spy. Author Denise Kiernan discusses her new book Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jazz Singer Alicia Waller Performs Live
Local jazz singer Alicia Waller performs from her debut album, Louder, Then.
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SummerStage Turns 40
SummerStage marks its 40th anniversary this year. New York Times reporter Ben Sisario reflects on the history of the concert series and listeners share their memories.
Photo by Sean Drakes/Getty Images: Dyane Harvey performs during the Clark Center for the Performing Arts 60th Anniversary Tribute as part of SummerStage presented by Capital One at Marcus Garvey Park on August 15, 2019 in New York C
