All Of It with Alison Stewart

Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton previews this year's international celebration of independently owned music shops. Plus, listeners share their favorite record store experiences. Photo via Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone has their favorite dive. A New York dive bar is a unique kind of social experience, and you can find one in practically every neighborhood in the city. Megan Spurrell , senior features editor at Condé Nast Traveler , discusses working on the recent list, " 20 New York City Dive Bars We Love ," and listeners shout out their favorite dive bar. Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Hosted by S...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of East Village residents began compiling recipes from chefs and residents around the neighborhood to bind together and sell to benefit Trinity’s Services and Food for the Homeless. Now, the East Village Cookbook has become a big hit, featuring recipes from Veselka, Nom Wah, Katz's, Momofuku, and more. Plus, it also features recipes from residents lik...

A new film centers on Rico, a 19-year-old Dominican American selling nutcracker cocktails on the beach during the summer. His world shifts when his girlfriend Destiny moves into his already packed Bronx apartment after finding out she is pregnant, adding new tension and complexity at home. Actor Desinty Checo , who plays Destiny, joins us, along with writer-director Joel Alfonso Vargas , to talk a...

Songbird migration is ramping up, and woodcocks are tantalizing hundreds of people at Bryant Park. All Of It senior producer Kate Hinds talks about migration, and where to go birding in our area. Plus, listeners, call in and share your favorite birds and spots. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Free bread for the table used to be a staple of most restaurants across America. But increasingly, restaurants are charging customers for the bread baskets that used to be a symbol of good hospitality. Caity Weaver , a writer for The Atlantic , went on a journey around America to find the best free bread still available to restaurant-goers, and to investigate why complimentary bread and butter has...

The new documentary " Steal This Story, Please! " spotlights the life and career of Amy Goodman , journalist and founder of the news program "Democracy Now!" Goodman discusses the film, which is running now at the IFC Center. Photo courtesy of Reed Brody Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julia Wertz is a cartoonist and frequent contributor to The New Yorker 's cartoons. A few years ago, Julia went through a surprise pregnancy and unexpected marriage right before the COVID lockdown. Her new graphic memoir, Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here) , explores the stages of Julia's pregnancy and parenthood in a cartoon format. Julia discusses the experience of giving birth during the COV...

As additional restrictions began to be placed on women's reproductive healthcare across the United States, one OB-GYN had an idea. Dr. Mary Afsari decided to take her medicine out of the hospital and head on the road, converting an RV into a mobile women's clinic to serve patients across the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Afsari discusses her new memoir about her experiences, Labor: One Woman's Work . Cov...

On April 15, The New York Public Library kicks off their annual World Literature & Arts Festival , with a series of events and author talks spotlighting excellent fiction from around the world. Plus, 12 translated titles will be available to borrow as e-copies immediately, in unlimited quantities. Erica Parker , the NYPL associate director of adult cultural programming, previews the festival, and...

There are various laws governing dogs in New York City, but lately, some feel like dog owners are flouting the rules. After a long cold winter of frozen dog poop preserved beneath the surface of snowdrifts has pushed some to the brink. Reporter Rachel Sugar discusses her recent article in Curbed, " Where Does a Dog Belong ." Plus, listeners weigh in. Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Image Hosted by Si...

A brand new edition of Hamburger America: A State-By-State Guide to 200 Great Burger Joints , features 38 new restaurants, spotlighting the nation's best roadside stands, diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites. George Motz , author, chef and owner of the eatery Hamburger America , discuses the book, and what makes a good quality burger. On Tuesday, Motz will hold a book signing at his...

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. McKenzie discusses the film, which is playing now at the IFC Center. Image courtesy of C-SPAN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman  hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, author, and Nick's personal hero: Wendell Berry. In four short installments, released every Friday throughout April, Nick reads a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections....

[REBROADCAST FROM March 2, 2026] In the new one-man show written by David Cale , Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begins to realize that he might be being stalked. Cale, Hayes, and director Leigh Silverman discuss "The Unknown," running at Studio Seaview through April 12. Photo courtesy of the...

Pickles and New York go hand in hand. A new book, The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles , explores how pickles evolved in the city, from immigration-driven delis on the Lower East Side to dedicated pickle stores like The Pickle Guys. Authors Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder , who are also the principals of Mattmo, a branding agency in Amsterdam specializing in culinary history, disc...

' The Travel Companion ' is a new independent film that tells the story of Simon, a struggling documentary filmmaker, and his friendship with Bruce, an airline worker who invites Simon to be his traveling companion for a year, meaning he can fly for free. But their relationship is complicated when Bruce meets Beatrice, a more successful filmmaker that challenges Simon's creative insecurities. The...

The new Steven Soderbergh film " The Christophers " follows siblings who hire an art forger, played by Michaela Coel , to pretend to be an art dealer in order to acquire and finish their estranged father's paintings. Coel, who stars alongside Ian McKellen in the film, discusses her role in "The Christophers," in select theaters now. Coel also stars in the film " Mother Mary " alongside Anne Hathaw...

For many people, the decision of whether to let their hair go grey naturally, or to begin dyeing it, is a fraught and complicated one. Vanessa Friedman , New York Times fashion director and chief fashion critic, discussed the topic in a recent edition of her column " Ask Vanessa ," and shares insights with listeners. Plus, listeners share their thoughts on going grey, or not! Photo via Professor25...

Julie Mehretu is a Macarthur Genius-winning artist, born in Ethiopia and based in New York. Her latest exhibit, ' Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology) ', features new paintings made in the last few years. The show opens at Marian Goodman Gallery at 385 Broadway on April 14. Mehretu previews the exhibit, and discusses her installation at The Obama Presidential Center , which opens in...

If something in pop culture — a movie, a TV show, a song or viral content — is especially popular, how does that change your eagerness to engage with it and be part of the conversation? Atlantic contributing writer Anna Holmes considers herself someone who avoids pop culture particularly popular in the present, like 'The Pitt,' and she's not alone. Holmes discusses her reporting in her recent Atla...

The new Broadway adaptation of the classic film " Dog Day Afternoon " stars Jon Bernthal as Sonny, an intense but loveable bank robber, and Jessica Hecht as Colleen, a level-headed bank teller. Bernthal and Hecht discuss the play, running now at the August Wilson Theatre through July 12. Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

There are many songs that could be described as political or that overtly address social issues. But more rarely has a song been so impactful as to directly influence American political and legal history. In the new book On the Record: Music that Changed America , Anna Celenza shares the stories of songs like Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring that have inspire...

It's the time of year when many New York City leases end, and people around the city are embarking on that stressful task: moving! Dorie Chevlen and Kit Dillon of Wirecutter join to walk listeners through their comprehensive guide for how to tackle moving in New York. Plus, listeners share their tips for how to survive a move. Photo by TheMuuj Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

The beloved Central Park restaurant Tavern on the Green has been open for 90+ years. Now, a new cookbook from executive chef Bill Peet allows home cooks to attempt to make some of their classic recipes in their own kitchens. Peet, and Tavern on the Green co-owner Jim Caiola , join to discuss Tavern on the Green Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes and Historical Treasures from New York City's Iconic Restaur...