All Of It with Alison Stewart

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 23, 2025] The new play "The Other Americans" was written by John Leguizamo , and stars Leguizamo as a laundromat owner in Queens who is grappling with secrets and trying to keep his business afloat. Things come to a head when his son, Nick, played by Trey Santiago-Hudson , returns from a stay at a mental health facility. Leguizamo and Santiago-Hudson discuss the play, which...

Director Ivy Meeropol discusses her new documentary " Ask E. Jean ," about E. Jean Carroll's decision to come forward with her accusation of sexual assault against President Donald Trump. "Ask E. Jean" screens on November 20 as part of DOC NYC , including a Q&A with Meeropol. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 17, 2025] Grammy-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has recently released a new album, Better Broken , the artist's first in 11 years. McLachlan shares excerpts from the album and reflects on her career, which includes being the founder of Lilith Fair. She's in town again to play the Beacon Theater tonight as part of her 'Better Broken' tour. Hosted by...

It's often said that "it takes a village." But with our social lives becoming more and more digital, it can take a special, concerted effort to make a village. So how do social cicles become support networks in the modern age?  Family columnist Kathryn Jezer-Morton and journalist Rhaina Cohen , author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center , re-evaluate 'th...

Samin Nosrat 's previous cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat , was a runaway success and ultimately became a Netflix show. But while she was shining professionally, Samin was struggling personally. In her much-anticipated second cookbook, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love , she shares how food helped her reconnect with community. sparkling banana bread ( Makes one 8 × 8-inch...

Earlier this year, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia released her first gospel album, Pressing Onward . She shares songs from the record, and talks about her musical process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the new film " Rental Family ," Brendan Fraser stars as an American actor who finds a job acting out roles in the lives of strangers in Japan. Fraser and director HIKARI discuss the film, in theaters November 21. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Documentary filmmaker Karla Murthy talks about her new film " The Gas Station Attendant ," a moving and intimate immigrant story about her father, told through their recorded phone calls and home videos. The film is featured at this year's DOC NYC film festival, with screenings on November 19 and 20, to be followed by a Q&A with Murthy, producer Rajal Pitroda, and executive producer DJ Rekha. Host...

Member of the seminal band Cocteau Twins and co-founder of the record label Bella Union, Simon Raymonde reflects on both experiences, his relationship with his music industry father, and more in the new memoir, In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Salamishah Tillet and ARTnews Senior Editor Alex Greenberger talk about the history of the Studio Museum after its grand re-opening nearly eight years after undergoing $300 million in renovations. 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 " The Big Cheese " follows cheesemonger Adam Jay Moskowitz's hunt for an American protégé to bring home the top cheese prize at the Mondial du Fromage competition. Thusfar, no American cheesemongers have earned the honor. Director Sara Joe Wolansky discusses the film, which is screening as part of the DOC NYC film festival. On Wednesday, November 19 , the 9:15 screening will be...

In NYC's recent municipal elections, voters weighed in on 6 ballot measures. The measure with the most support at the ballot box tasks a city agency with creating and maintaining a singular digital map of NYC. What might be useful to include on such a map? Public bathrooms? Flood-prone intersections? Third spaces? Listeners call in to share their suggestions. Plus, Noel Hidalgo , founder of the ci...

Sean Mason is a North Carolina-based composer and pianist who, after beginning his career in New York, decided to return home to discover a new creative path. So it's fitting that his new album is called A Breath of Fresh Air . The album is also accompanied by a short documentary film, photo essay, and video series. Mason discusses the inspiration behind the new album, and performs live ahead of h...

Filmmaker Elizabeth Lo talks about her new documentary " Mistress Dispeller ," in which a woman hires a professional to break up her husband's affair. 'Mistress Dispeller' is featured at this year's DOC NYC festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Photographer Steve Schapiro was often at the scene. Schapiro photographed historical Civil Rights marches, public figures like Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, and Robert Kennedy, and was also called to photograph films like "Taxi Driver" and "The Godfather." Before Schapiro died in 2022 at the age of 88, he sat down for interviews to reflect on his life and career. The result of those interviews is a n...

The new book Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary , tackles the history of the dictionary, dives into the process of choosing words to be included in the dictionary, and evaluates the value of the dictionary in our 21st century world. Author Stefan Fatsis discusses the book, out now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

" The Ecology of Quilts " is the current exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum. It examines the history of quilting through the lens of the industry's environmental impact and the growth of the textile industry as a whole. The museum's deputy director and exhibition curator Dr. Emelie Gevalt talks about the exhibit and listeners call in to share their connection to quilting. Hosted by Simplec...

A new exhibition at the MoMA celebrates the career of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, an artist who helped push the boundaries of modernism. Curators Christophe Cherix and Beverly Adams join to discuss " Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream ," up now through April 11 2026.   Image credit: Wifredo Lam. La jungla (The Jungle), 1942-43. Oil and charcoal on paper mounted on canvas, 7’10 ¼” × 7’6 ½” (239...

Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter , one-time co-stars in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," have reunited on stage in Jamie Lloyd's production of " Waiting for Godot " on Broadway. They discuss the show, which is running now through January 4. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new revival of Rajiv Joseph 's play " Gruesome Playground Injuries " charts the lives and relationships of two childhood best friends, played by Tony winner Kara Young and "Succession" star Nicholas Braun . Joseph, Young, and Braun discuss the show, which is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through December 28. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

[REBROADCAST FROM August 6, 2025] Rachael & Vilray perform in our studio from West of Broadway , their new album of original songs inspired by the American songbook, classic Broadway showtunes and West Coast jazz. 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 " Santacon " tracks the growth of the phenomenon of drunken and delinquent Santas taking over New York City, and other cities and towns around the country. Director Seth Porges joins us to discuss the film, which has a world premiere at DOC NYC on Thursday, November 13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Eat drink and be merry has a different meaning for those who are sober, especially during the holiday season. Cat Greenleaf , the original host of Talk Stoop, shares tips and mindsets as someone who has been sober for more than 10 years. Her new podcast Soberness investigates the challenges of sobriety in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Financial therapy sits at the intersection of psychology and money management, helping people not only understand what they spend, but why. Aja Evans is a financial therapist in private practice, the author of the book Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well Being and the president of the Financial Therapy Association. She talks abo...

[REBROADCAST FROM October 3, 2025] Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to informa...