All Of It with Alison Stewart

The New Yorker celebrates its centennial this year, and a new documentary, " The New Yorker at 100 " takes audiences through the history of the storied publication. Director Marshall Curry talks about the film. Plus, listeners weigh in with their favorite New Yorker articles, covers, and memories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

The musician Cavetown is also founder of the This Is Home Project , which helps support access for LGBTQ+ youth to housing and healthcare. On December 14, he'll host a benefit concert at Music Hall of Williamsburg featuring performances from a number of local artists. He previews the event, and also his forthcoming album, Running With Scissors , out Jan. 16. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Musician and trained doula Domino Kirke  will be hosting a concert on Dec. 17 with other 'mama musicians,' including Joan As Police Woman and Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive. She'll discuss the event, which benefits  Carriage House Birth , an organization she founded which provides doula training and childbirth education.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Comedian Ana Gasteyer discusses her live show "Ana Gasteyer: Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular," which will include performances of holiday classics and her own original holiday songs. Gasteyer will be at Town Hall on December 15 and at the Westport Country Playhouse on December 22 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

A new exhibition at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) honors generations of New York’s mostly immigrant street food entrepreneurs and the dishes they have introduced as iconic parts of the city’s cultural and culinary landscape. Museum president Nazli Parvizi and curatorial director Catherine Piccoli preview " STREET FOOD CITY ," before it opens Saturday, Dec. 6. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her new film " Hamnet ," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. "Hamnet" is in theaters now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Sally Wainwright , the award-winning writer and director of the UK series "Happy Valley" and "Last Tango in Halifax," has a new show called " Riot Women ," about a group of middle aged women in the north of England who form a rock band for a charity talent show. What starts out as a lark turns into something more meaningful. Wainwright discusses the show, which was recently greenlit for a second s...

Martini, anyone? Who doesn't love a nice cheeky cocktail for happy hour or date night? The New York Times has recently compiled a list of 25 must-try cocktails in the city. Becky Hughes , New York Times Cooking assistant editor and cocktail enthusiast, discusses which drinks made the list, and listeners share where they order their favorite cocktail in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Tom Delgado is a comedian and history enthusiast. As a licensed New York City tour guide, Delgado takes viewers on neighborhood walking tours on his popular YouTube channel , and also hosts a monthly variety show, " Tom D's Big NY Show ," which combines history and comedy. Delgado discusses his background and how he finds the funny in local history, and previews his next show, featuring author Jon...

Whether you're having people over or going to a dinner party, Casey Elsass , author of What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, has ideas for some of the best dishes and drinks you can make. He discusses the power of "the signature dish," the best winter cocktails and takes listener calls and questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

The New York Public Library exhibition " Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City ," spotlights the history of MENA residents of NYC throughout the centuries. Hiba Abid , curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the NYPL, discusses the exhibition, and listeners share their own family history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Retirement is a life transition. Some people leave New York and retire to warmer places like Florida. But what can retirement life look like in NYC? Beth Finkel , AARP's New York State Director, discusses how people can live their best retirement in New York with all that the city offers, and listeners share their questions and suggestions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

The new documentary " Merchants of Joy " follows five New York City families as they run their Christmas tree business. Director Celia Aniskovich and subject Ciree Nash of Uptown Christmas Trees discuss the film, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The holiday season is full of traditions. Family dinners. Caroling. Gifting. For birders, there's another event that cannot be missed: the Christmas Bird Count . Now in its 126th year, the CBC is the nation's longest running community science bird project. Jessica Wilson, executive director of the NYC Bird Alliance, explains what it is, the importance of the data it gathers, and how to participate...

The new film " The Secret Agent " tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura , who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is select theaters now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Want to make holiday cookies that will impress all of your guests? One place to turn to for inspiration might be the new New York Times cookbook Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat , curated by recipe creator and New York Times Cooking supervising video producer Vaugh Vreeland , who talks about the book shares recipes and takes calls from listeners. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Historically, bridges have played important roles in some of the most beloved songs in modern music history. But as the music industry has evolved in the streaming and social media world, bridges are less common or important in popular music. Matthew Schnipper , Gothamist/WNYC arts and culture editor, gives us his list of the best bridges in music (as in, musical bridges, as well as songs about br...

New York City's infrastructure is of course dominated by its famous skyline and skyscrapers. But don't forget about the bridges! The city is connected by hundreds of bridges that move cars, trains, pedestrians, and bikers. For this installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, Greg Young , co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, discusses his favorite bridges in the city and some interesting h...

Local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver , aka, The Locavore , prepares us for the holiday season. She joins us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Manhattan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

When Greta Rideout pressed charges against her husband John in 1978, spousal rape was only considered a crime in four states. Rideout was one of the first women to press rape charges against her husband, opening the door for making marital rape a crime across all 50 states. Author Sarah Weinman discusses her new book on the subject, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle t...

The new short documentary film " Cashing Out " examines the complications of buying life-insurance policies for HIV-positive gay men. Matt Nadel , who directed the film for The New Yorker , and subject Scott Paige join to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A provocative reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “ Hedda ” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling marriage. Thompson and director Nia DaCosta discuss the film, now streaming on Prime Video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2025] The new Broadway play "Art" features three friends debating the value of one insanely expensive painting, and therefore the nature of art in general. Actor Bobby Cannavale , who stars in the play alongside Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden, discusses the show along with director Scott Ellis . "Art" runs through December 21. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] The new play 'Queens' follows a group of women spanning multiple generations, living in an illegal basement apartment as they hustle for the American dream, until a young Ukrainian woman looking for her mother forces them to face the difficult choices they made to survive. Actors Anna Chlumsky and Marin Ireland talk about the show, alongside playwright Martyna M...

[REBROADCST FROM October 30, 2025] The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot , and Jack Wolfe perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into the principal roles of the long-running Broadway hit. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series. Hosted by Simplec...