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Grammy award-winning Mexican singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade 's latest album is titled Cancionera . She's kicking off her tour for it by playing two days at the BAM . Ahead of those shows, she joins us for a listening party. Photo by Carlos Manuel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest novel from author Emma Straub , a newly-divorced woman named Annie reluctantly goes on a cruise with her sister, a cruise designed for fans of one 90s era boy band. But Annie's experience changes when she meets a member of the band who is lonely, and looking for a friend. Straub discusses American Fantasy , out today. Straub will be speaking with Lin Manuel Miranda on April 7 at 7 pm...

In the latest work of investigative journalism from Patrick Radden Keefe , the author attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious death of Zac Brettler, a British teenager who plunged to his death from a luxury building in 2019. After his death, it was revealed that Brettler had been living a secret life, one that involved shady characters in the London underworld. Keefe discusses his new book...

The April "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the novel Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney . It follows one woman's affair in 1970s Rochester... and the continued fallout years later as she lives in New York City and prepares to attend a family wedding. D'Aprix Sweeney discusses the novel ahead of the April 27th "Get Lit" event. Click here to grab your tickets and find out how to b...

April kicks off a busy season for books, with many big name authors publishing great new reads. All Of It and "Get Lit" producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of the new books you can pick up this spring. Plus, listeners recommend books they've been reading and loving. Photo by Jordan Lauf/WNYC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In the new novel Yesteryear , a popular tradwife influencer finds herself confronting the harsh realities of the lifestyle she promotes when she mysteriously is sent back in time to 1855. Author Caro Claire Burke discusses the novel, out April 7. Burke will be speaking on April 7 at Symphony Space at 7 pm. Cover art courtesy of Knopf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

The series " The Testaments ," which is based on Margaret Atwood's novel, is set in the same universe as The Handmaid's Tale . It follows Agnes, a teenager attending an elite prep school for future wives. Actor  Chase Infinity  talks about the series, along with creator/showrunner Bruce Miller , ahead of its April 8th premiere on Hulu. Still courtesy of Disney+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Cleo de Lasa , an information assistant at The New York Public Library, highlights a thoughtful selection of books in recognition of both National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month . Her picks celebrate the richness and diversity of Arab American culture and contributions, while also showcasing the power of poetry to illuminate identity, history, and lived experience. *Tomorro...

This month the Criterion Channel curated a series of corporate thrillers , from "Wall Street" to "The Firm" to "Michael Clayton." Criterion curator Clyde Folley discusses some of the films in this series, and listeners share their favorite corporate thrillers. Image courtesy of the Criterion Collection Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

The new exhibit " Raphael: Sublime Poetry " at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is the first major survey of the Renaissance master's work ever featured in America. The exhibit features paintings, sketches, and even tapestries from Raphael's short but illustrious career. Curator Carmen Bambach , who spent years working on the exhibition, discusses "Raphael: Sublime Poetry," open through June 28. Pho...

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 will read a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflectio...

[REBROADCAST FROM November 13, 2025] An exhibition at the MoMA celebrates the career of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, an artist who helped push the boundaries of modernism. Curators Christophe Cherix and Beverly Adams discuss "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream," on view through April 11 2026. Painting is 'The Jungle,' by Wifredo Lam, courtesy of MoMA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

[REBROADCAST FROM August 26, 2025] Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, "Take a Banana For the Ride," which was recently made available to stream on Netflix.  Photo by Emilio Madrid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2021] Acclaimed sci-fi writer Andy Weir , discusses his novel Project Hail Mary, which was recently adapted for the big screen. The story follows an astronaut who wakes up in space without any memory of how he got there. Cover art courtesy of Random House Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

[REBROADCAST FROM March 19, 2026] The stars of the Broadway musical 'Chess' joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Aaron Tveit , Lea Michele , and Nicholas Christopher perform songs from the show and discuss bringing the beloved musical back to the stage. Plus, conversation about the production with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Emmy Award-winner Danny Strong , who...

Artist Wendy Red Star discusses ' One Blue Bead ,' her latest exhibition at Sargent’s Daughters, exploring trade beads as currency and the idea of contested value. 'One Blue Bead' is on view through April 18th. Installation photo courtesy of Sargent's Daughters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Working in continuous layers, the paintings of artist Kwamé Azure Gomez produce dense, atmospheric visions while providing rich, sensory experiences of Black worship spaces and queer nightlife. She talks about her first solo show with the Marianne Boesky Gallery called ' Set The Atmosphere ' Photo of the artist by Merik Goma Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

A new exhibition explores how graphic design shaped New York’s grassroots response to AIDS from 1979 to 2003. Curator Ian Bradley-Perrin , who is also a historian of HIV/AIDS, discusses ' Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS ,' on display at Poster House through September 6, 2026. Image courtesy of Poster House: "Ignorance = Fear," poster by Keith Haring Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

There's no easy answer to the question of how to successfully be a New Yorker, but New York Magazine is launching a new newsletter to try and make navigating city life easier. " How to Be a New Yorker " offers tips on how to do very specific things in New York, like how to throw a party, where to get a haircut, how to exercise without going broke, how to catch the best concerts, and more. Features...

While most of the sports-loving world is paying attention to their basketball brackets, the folks at Serious Eats spend this time of the year pitting carbohydrates against each other in a contest they call " Starch Madness ." And this year's bracket might be the most controversial yet: baked goods. Daniel Gritzer , editorial director for Serious Eats, talks about the competition, and listeners cal...

The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses Blume's career in Hollywood, and how she embraced social media, in today's installment of our series Full Bio. Photo by Johnny Louis/WireImage via Getty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

All Of It producers Jordan Lauf and Simon Close talk about the history of the Grammy's prestigious Album of the Year category. They've been listening to the winning records dating back to 1959 , and ranking them. Listeners call in to share their favorite winners, and talk about the albums they think  should have won. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy via Getty Hosted by S...

A new documentary and accompanying audiobook explore the founding of ESPN by Bill Rasmussen and his son Scott Rasmussen in 1979, and chronicles the early days of the network in the 1980s. Mike Soltys , ESPN historian and longtime ESPN employee, and director Greg DeHart discuss the history. “ Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN ” premieres on April 6 at 8:30 pm on ESPN, and the audiobook version is se...

To kick off National Poetry Month, former poet laureate Ada Limón discusses her new book, Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry , and listeners share what poetry means to them. Cover courtesy of Simon & Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a veteran curator to run New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs : Diya Vij . She discusses her vision for the department, how she wants the arts to be celebrated in the city, and how she plans to make the city more affordable for artists and cultural workers. Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...