All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new art exhibition from visual artist Gideon Appah reflects everyday life in Ghana. The show is called, “ Beneath Night and Day ,” on display now at Pace Gallery through Saturday, February 28th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new documentary " Queen of Chess " puts the spotlight on Judit Polgár , a Hungarian child chess prodigy who sought to become a champion in a game dominated by men. Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy join to discuss the documentary, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and will be available to stream soon on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Quinn Christopherson flew all the way from Alaska to join us last night as the Get Lit musical guest with Ocean Vuong. The NPR Tiny Desk winner talks more about his work, and his album, Write Your Name In Pink , plus new music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 1984 shooting of four Black teens by Bernie Goetz was one of New York City's defining moments. Four decades later, we are still grappling with issues it raises about race, gun rights, and vigilantism -- and why we so often resort to violence in order to make ourselves feel safe. CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams , author of the new book Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explo...

' The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy ' at Poster House explores how Mussolini’s government shaped art and culture through Futurist-inspired propaganda. Photographer and curator B.A. Van Sise discusses the exhibition, on view through Feb. 22. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Natchez explores a small Mississippi town where history and memory collide, following residents grappling with a past that shapes the present. Director Suzannah Herbert discusses the film, which opens at Film Forum on Friday, Jan. 30th.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blended families face unique challenges, including loyalty conflicts and differences in parenting. Psychologist Dr. Patricia Papernow discusses how step-families work, why tension is common, and what helps relationships grow, as listeners share their own blended family experiences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 18, 2025] Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist  Rashid Johnson , who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith , Gug...

Music merch is more than a concert souvenir now. It’s big business and a hot collector’s market! Music industry strategist Tatiana Cirisano and Mntge Clothing co-founder Nick Adler talk about why tour merch matters, and listeners share their favorite finds.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recently, Tom Hall , Vice President of Lonely Planet Experiences and train travel enthusiast shared his recommendations for some of the best rail journeys in the US and abroad. The segment got so many calls, he couldn't finish his list, so we asked him back. Hall returns to give the rest of his top picks and listeners are invited to share their most memorable train trips.   Hosted by Simplecast, a...

We kicked off the show this week with Amanda Holden , a financial expert who focuses on educating every day people--especially women--about how to invest with the goal of being financially independent. Her debut book, How to be a Rich Old Lady , is a step by step guide for those who might find the world of finance complicated and overwhelming. She returns to answer more questions about the nuts an...

Saul Williams is nominated for a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for his collaborative release, Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Treepeople . It's the venerated multidisciplinary artist's first Grammy nomination, and comes on the heels of his appearance in one of the year's most acclaimed films, Sinners . Williams joins us to talk about both projects. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

The mega-hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton  stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo  also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Today is National Bagel Day and joining us is  Sam Silverman , known as New York's "Bagel Ambassador" and founder of Bagel Up and Bagelfest. He shares his picks for the top bagel spots in the city and why, and we invite listeners to call in not only with their favorites but also their go-to order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Last week the Washington National Opera announced that it would find a new home after over 50 years at the Kennedy Center, the latest in a series of high profile departures and cancellations at the national cultural center during Trump's second term and following its board's decision to add the president's name to the building. NPR correspondent Elizabeth Blair joins to discuss the latest news fro...

David Browne , Rolling Stone contributing writer and author of So Many Roads: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead , joins to talk about the legacy of the late Bobby Weir and the Grateful Dead. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their relationship with the band.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

[REBROADCAST FROM February 18, 2022]  The world mourned Grateful Dead founding member  Bob Weir, who died over the weekend. We air part of our conversation about  Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live In Colorado , the first vinyl collection from Weirand his band, formed in 2018, of Don Was and Jay Lane.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Last week we discussed best places to travel in 2026. This week we focus specifically on train journeys both here in the U.S and abroad. Our expert joining is the vice president of Lonely Planet Experiences and train travel enthusiast Tom Hall who recently penned the article, " Best New Train Journeys 2026." He'll share his recommendations and field calls from listeners. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton , who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley  who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." Both join to dis...

The HawtPlates describe themselves as "a family singing group that was formed in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx." Throughout this month until January 25, they're performing a work called Dream Feed at HERE Arts Center as part of Under the Radar. Family and band members Justin Hicks , Jade Hicks  and Kenita Miller-Hicks  to perform live in the studio.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

After a viral altercation at a recent production of "Mamma Mia," people might be thinking about theater etiquette, and how to address misbehavior without escalating the situation, or negatively impacting the theater experience. Larry Smiglewski  is a Broadway production stage manager, and also a marriage and family therapist. He shares his thoughts on compassion, respect, and dealing with bad beha...

In the Broadway play "Marjorie Prime," an elderly woman named Marjorie ( June Squibb ) is struggling with dementia. In order to help her, Marjorie's daughter ( Cynthia Nixon ) and son-in-law ( Danny Burstein ) get Marjorie an artificially intelligent robot designed to look like a younger version of her late husband. But is relying on AI for your memories a good idea? Squibb, Nixon, and Burstein di...

Actor Tyler James Williams , who plays Gregory on "Abbott Elementary," discusses the latest season of the beloved sitcom.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Long gaps between season finales and premieres have become standard across television. The Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh and journalist and data scientist Rob Arthur teamed up to write an article headlined " The Breaks Between TV Seasons Have Gotten Really Long ." They break down why the annual release schedule is fading, what’s driving longer waits between seasons, and how streaming, labor c...

The new film " The Voice of Hind Rajab " tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play th...