All Of It with Alison Stewart

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 l...

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. Photo by Maria Baranova Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

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. Image: Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont and Marouane Zotti as Luca in Episode #305 of Survival of The Thickest Season 3. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix ©...

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" p...

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.  Stock p...

 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. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 shar...

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. Produced by Simon Close Mixing by Amber D Bruce Music composed by Mark Gree...

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.   Photo by KEYSTONE-FRANCE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

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,...

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...

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.  Cover art courtesy of Knopf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 .  Cover art courtesy of Simon & Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

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.  Image: Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), by...

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. Photo by Kevin Alexander Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Photo by Xavi Torrent/Getty Images: Olivia Rodrigo performs in concert during Primavera Sound 2026 at Parc Del Forum on June 06, 2026...

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.

Local jazz singer Alicia Waller  performs from her debut album, Louder, Then . Photo by Kendra Irene Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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...

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 stated this project, and how to get involved. Photo courtesy of David Clarke Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of the FIFA World Cup, we're embracing the MTA's "Worldbeat" theme. West African griot, historian, and Jaliya Kafo Ensemble bandleader Salieu Suso  joins us for a live performance and a conversation about the tradition of griot music, his work with the ensemble, and what he enjoys most about performing for commuters. The group will play live at Parkchester station in the Bronx for an MTA...

From the new Steven Spielberg to the Christopher Nolan "Odyssey" adaptation, there are some big blockbuster movies releasing this summer. Kyle Buchanan , a pop culture reporter for The New York Times , discusses some of the biggest and best upcoming movies this summer.  Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Courtesy Universal Pictures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

A new documentary traces the life and career of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, from her time in New York to her move to New Mexico. Director Paul Wagner  discusses " Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light ."  Photo by Tony Vaccaro / Getty Images: The American painter Georgia O'Keeffe is standing outside her art studio holing her pelvis series color painting that has center yellow and edges red. She s...

Listeners call in to share the words of wisdom from the father figures in their lives that have helped them navigate life. Plus, Alison shares stories from her father, and Team All Of It producers Sasha Linden Cohen and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen (no relation) share lessons from their respective dads. Stock photo by milan2099 via Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Fresh off her run in the hit Broadway musical "Death Becomes Her," performer Megan Hilty  previews her upcoming residency at Cafe Carlyle . Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions: Megan Hilty (C) and the cast of "Death Becomes Her" perform onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...