All Of It with Alison Stewart

When people think of America's war for independence, they often think of "the shot heard 'round the world" in Concord. But just weeks after the Declaration was signed, British forces clashed with the Continental army in Brooklyn, and New York City became a battleground, and subsequently wound up under British control for several years. Dominique Jean-Louis , chief historian at the Center for Brook...

[REBROADCAST FROM September 22, 2025] A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss " Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson ," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026. Hosted by Simpleca...

The exhibit " Noguchi's New York " explores how Isamu Noguchi relationship with New York transformed the city even when thwarted by Robert Moses. It displays a survey of 50 of his works and animations of projects that were never realized. Noguchi Museum curator Kate Wiener & museum director Amy Hau discuss the exhibit, and the historical impact of the groundbreaking designer. Hosted by Simplecast,...

In 2023, NYC musician and venue owner Jesse Malin suffered a spinal stroke that paralyzed him below the waist. Through physical therapy, he can now cover short distances with the help of a walker. And starting later this month, he'll take the stage and share the story of his recovery in a new off-Broadway show called " Silver Manhattan ." He previews the show and performs live in studio. Hosted by...

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off this Friday.  Matt Futterman , New York Times sports reporter shares the latest news as the city of Milan prepares for the events, which world-class athletes he'll be watching closely, and more. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their relationship with the Olympics, and what events they're most looking forward to watching.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Protein bars, shakes, and snacks now line grocery shelves, turning a basic nutrient into a booming food trend. Alice Callahan , a nutrition and health reporter for The New York Times and and Dr. Rekha Kumar , an associate professor of Clinical Medicine and Attending Endocrinologist at Weill Cornell Medicine explains why protein matters for the body, how much people actually need, and how food comp...

While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory , Matilda and BFG , not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science. Host and creator Aaron Tracy  discusses " The Secret Life of Roald Dahl ." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Growing up provides natural environments for friendship: school, summer camp, sports teams or other extracurricular activities. But adulthood provides a different challenge for making friends. Writer Laura Regensdorf is the author of a new article in The New York Times Style Magazine , ' How to Make Friends as an Adult ,' with tips for finding meaningful relationships and expanding your social cir...

The sound design team behind the blockbuster " F1 " has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound. Supervising sound editors Al Nelson and Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and re-recording mixer Juan Peralta discuss the complicated process of capturing the sounds of a Formula One race, collisions and all. This interview kicks of our annual "Big Picture" series highlighting Oscar nominees who worke...

[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2025] Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr 's third album, Bloom is "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discusses his love for classic 90's film, incorporating 00's R&B aesthetics, and other inspirations for the album. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

Many people lack clear, reliable information about fertility when hoping to have a child. Dr. Lucky Sekhon , a New York based fertility specialist and author of The Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant Now , explains how pregnancy actually works, debunks social media myths, highlights male fertility, and reframes fertility knowledge as empowerment, not pressure. Hosted b...

A new PBS documentary series focuses on the intertwined relationships between the Black and Jewish communities in America throughout the centuries. Directors Phil Bertelson and Sara Wolitzky discuss the documentary, " Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History ," which premieres on PBS on February 3. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

This year marks a big change the life of the Sundance Film Festival. Founder Robert Redford died in 2025, and 2026 is the final year that the festival was held in Park City, Utah, before moving to Boulder, Colorado. Senior entertainment writers at The Hollywood Reporter David Canfield and Mia Galuppo  discuss their new piece, " The Ultimate Sundance Oral History: 'Screaming, Crying and Almost Thro...

Pancakes are an enigma. The fluffy breakfast item can easily be made dry, underdone, or overmixed. The Infatuation has compiled a new list of the best pancakes in New York, including the viral cakes served at Golden Diner. Infatuation NYC editor Sonal Shah and staff writer Willa Moore tell us where to get the best pancakes, and listeners share their favorite spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

This Black History Month is of particularly historical importance, as 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Month's founding by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History ( ASALH ). Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead is the current president of ASALH, as well as a professor and the founding executive director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loy...

On this Groundhog day what is old is new again. Relying on second-hand clothing is becoming more popular. Some people do it to save the environment, others to engage with their communities.  Some simply do it for the fashion. Journalist Emily Stochl  reports on the latest trends, shopping tips, and maintenance tricks and discusses how Vintage dealers are building mutual aid networks in Minnesota....

Actors Emma D'Arcy  and Tobias Menzies  star in the new play " The Other Place ," a modern adaptation of the classical play "Antigone." They discuss the show, running at the Shed from January 31 through March 1.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness , which follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. It's is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, as well as this month's selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Brenda Williams  was a Chief Diversity Officer at New York Public Radio for 29 years before retiring last February. In her next chapter , Brenda has written a children's book, Worthy and Wonderful: A Celebration of Girls Who Matter , inspired by her granddaughters, Kaehla, Demi, Dala, and Dior. Brenda Williams returns to WNYC to talk about her book.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

This year marks the centennial of the Schomburg Center, and to celebrate, they've released a new book list titled ' 100 Black Voices: The Schomburg Centennial Reading List ,' with contributions from WNYC's own Alison Stewart. Maira Liriano , associate chief librarian of Schomburg Center's Jean Blackwell Hutson's Research & Reference Division (and the curator of the list), and Brian Jones , NYPL's...

This Sunday, the Grammy Awards will recognize some of the past year's best music. Associated Press music reporter Maria Sherman talks about the nominated tracks and albums, and previews the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomorrow from 11am to 7pm, some of the arts' biggest names including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles and Constance Wu will appear on the steps of The Public to perform and protest in solidarity with the people of Minnesota. We speak to Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith , the associate artistic directors of The Public about " The People's Filibuster ." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.  Hoste...

Yiddish culture has a long history in New York, and an ongoing presence in contemporary city life. Henry Sapoznik , author of the book, The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City , discusses some of the hidden history of Yiddish life in New York, and listeners share their favorite corner and memories of Yiddish New York history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

The New York City region has been experiencing heavy snow and frigid temperatures. That means it's a great time to hibernate at home and cook a simmering, layered broth of soup. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Melissa Clark , New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, talks about making the best soup at home , gives us a a few soup recipes to consi...