All Of It with Alison Stewart

[REBROADCAST FROM November 5, 2025] A new, musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin Of Our Teeth" called "The Seat Of Our Pants" follows the existential dreads and absurdist twists of the 5,000-year old Antrobus family. Ethan Lipton adapted the show and wrote the music. He'll talks about the new musical, along with members of the cast. "The Seat Of Our Pants" is playing at The Public unti...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2025] Uwade became known to the All Of It team and many other listeners when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore . Her debut album is called Florilegium . The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, performed live in studio five. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

[REBROADCAST FROM May 29, 2025] More than a decade since their last album, this year, OK Go released a new one: And the Adjacent Possible . The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age perform live versions of their music in our studios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 17, 2025] NYC native and indie rock artist Samia released her new album, Bloodless , in April 25. She talks about the record, and performs songs live in the studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new film captures the magic of the Theater of the Ridiculous, an eccentric troupe rooted in New York’s queer underground. Director Fermín Eloy Acosta  talks about connecting with one of its former members, the Argentine-born artist Leandro Katz, and about his documentary " Museum of the Night, " which is part of the DOC NYC film festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang . His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America . In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's mar...

[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2025] Lorna Simpson is a New York-born artist who first made her name as a photographer, but in recent years has turned to painting. The Met has organized a solo exhibition of Simpson's paintings, "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," that displays more than 30 works, made up of found images, or as Lorna calls, her source notes. The exhibition will be showing through November 30...

Aldo Sohm , the celebrated sommelier for Le Bernardin, discusses his new book, Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings , and provide listeners with tips and tricks for creating great wine pairings this holiday season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Next Level Chef" winner, Pyet DeSpain discusses her debut cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking . The recipes showcase traditional Native American ingredients, techniques and approaches, and how they connect with traditional and modern Mexican cooking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang . His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America . In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's mar...

Artist Helen Frankenthaler was always innovating. A new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art explores her experimentation with paint over the decades of her career, beginning in New York and later in Darien, where she spent much of her life. Samantha Friedman , curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints, discusses ' Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep ,' on view through February 8. Hosted b...

[REBROADCAST FROM October 15, 2025] A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and others. Art dealer Mary Boone and Lévy Gorvy Dayan co-founder Brett Gorvy , who both worked on the exhibition, join us to discuss the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec...

The new exhibit " Divine Egypt " at the Metropolitan Museum of Art brings together nearly 250 works of art from Ancient Egypt that depict the deities they worshiped. Curator Diana Craig Patch discusses the history and artistic value of these objects. "Divine Egypt" is on view through January 19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

For a special Thanksgiving edition of “Small Stakes Big Opinions,” cook, author and Smitten Kitchen founder Deb Perelman joins to debate about the best Thanksgiving side dish, and listeners call in with their turkey adjacent hot takes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang . His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America . In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's fam...

We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver , aka, The Locavore . She will join 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 Staten Island. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

In honor of Thanksgiving, All Of It invites listeners to call in and share what they're grateful for. Joining us as a guest is Kristi Nelson , author of Wake Up Grateful and former director of the organization A Network for Grateful Living . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new album from Spanish pop sensation Rosalía marks a turn away from her recent reggaeton music and back to her classical music training. On  LUX , the artist sings in many different languages, employs dramatic orchestral arrangements, and collaborates with musicians like Bjork. "Switched on Pop" host  Nate Sloan and producer Reanna Cruz , discuss the new album and break down their favorite tra...

The 2025 Booker Prize went to Flesh , a novel about a Hungarian teenager who enters into an affair with a married woman, a relationship that will have consequences for the rest of his life. Author David Szalay discusses his book, fresh off his Booker win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

" Grey Gardens " was recently selected to be in the National Film Registry, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary with screenings at the Maysles Documentary Center on Sunday Nov. 23, 2025. Listeners call in to share their Big and Little Edie story, with the daughter of the filmmaker Albert Maysles, Rebekah Maysles . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

The New York Public Library has released its "Best Books of 2025" List, a comprehensive list  that includes books for adults, teens, children and Spanish speakers. NYPL chief librarian  Brian Bannon talks about some of the choices, how the books were selected and how readers can get them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

The new documentary " Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon " follows the life and career of Sonia Manzano, who spent decades playing Maria on "Sesame Street." Her role was a pivotal turning point for Latine representation on television. Director Ernie Bustamante joins to discuss the film, which is streaming online now as part of DOC NYC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Actors Michael Urie and Grantham Coleman discuss starring in the new production of Shakespeare's "Richard II," which is set in 1980s Manhattan. "Richard II" is running at the Astor Place Theatre through December 14. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 years ago this week, at the turn of the millennium, Eyrkah Badu released her second album, Mama's Gun . The album went certified platinum, and is considered to be one of the best in Badu's career. James Poyser  is a keyboardist for The Roots, and one of Badu's closest collaborators who was in the studio with Erykah to make Mama's Gun. Poyser shares his memories of the album, and listeners share...

The Frick recently became the latest addition to a group of museums that have decided to ban photography in their galleries. Meanwhile, other museums seem to curate their exhibits for maximum play on social media. Should photos be banned in museums? Listeners discuss with Will Pavia , New York correspondent for The Times and the author of the piece " Inside the New York gallery that bans photograp...