All Of It with Alison Stewart

What happens when your child has violent outbursts, or acts out violently? What if that child seems unable to control their emotions or their behavior? The truth is, there are very few resources to help parents in this situation. Journalist Julie Brenner Davich spoke to some parents struggling with this issue for her New York Magazine piece " The Quiet Shame of Fearing Your Own Child ." She explai...

A new documentary covers the life of musician and producer Peter Asher. Directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine  discuss " Peter Asher: Everywhere Man " which enters theaters on June 19. Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy: Peter Asher speaks onstage at The Drop: Rufus Wainwright and Chris Walden at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on December 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. H...

John Early  makes his directorial debut and stars as a food influencer in the new film " Maddie's Secret ." Early talks about the film, which opens in theaters on June 19. Film poster courtesy of Magnolia Pictures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new movie " The Invite " shows a dinner party gone sideways when a couple struggling in their marriage invites their upstairs neighbors over for a meal. Co-writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack discuss the film, in theaters June 26.  Film poster courtesy of Annapurna Pictures/A24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

From Rachel Karp the co-creator of the hit podcast Cruising , a new book tours of the nation’s lesbian bars! Producer and author Rachel Karp joins us to discuss her book, The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: The Living History and Hopeful Future of America's Dyke Dives and Sapphic Spaces , and traveling across the country with her wife and best friend to chronicle the stories of the remaining US lesbian ba...

After his mother fell in love with a man she was chatting with online who turned out to be a Nigerian scammer, journalist Carlos Barragán decided to investigate the community of Nigerian romance frauds, and learn more about the conditions that have led to the prevalence of these scams. Barragán discusses his new book, The Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammer...

The fifth and final season of the beloved dramedy " The Bear " premieres on June 25. Lionel Boyce , who stars as pastry chef Marcus, discusses the final season of the show, which follows Marcus and the rest of the staff as they try to prevent the restaurant from going under.  Image courtesy of FX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

In the summertime, many New Yorkers will be planning to host family or friends for a weekend visit. With all there is to do in the city, how do you decide what to do or where to take them? Haidee Chu , a reporter for The City Reporter who also writes their Summer and the City newsletter , discusses how to be a good tour guide for a friend this summer, and weighs in on which New York touristy activ...

The World Cup is underway, with soccer fans from around the world coming to New York to root for their home team. For those not lucky enough to go to a game, finding a great place to watch is the next best thing. Tammie Teclemariam , diner-at-large for New York Magazine , discusses the recent Grub Street guide  to watching the World Cup, which includes restaurant and bar suggestions for each parti...

Beaches, like any public space, are shared. And as the temperature rises this summer, beach goers will be dividing towel space, and navigating thorny beach etiquette questions around speakers, umbrellas, and even PDA. Jeremy Schneider , NJ.com food and culture editor, discusses his article featuring 15 tips to make sure no one hates you at the Jersey Shore, and listeners share their biggest beach...

The first inaugural Brooklyn Guitar Festival runs tonight at Warsaw and tomorrow night at Arlo Hotel Williamsburg. Organizer Joel Harrison and performer Steve Cardenas come to the studio to perform and preview the concerts.  Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images: American jazz musician John Patitucci (right) on electric bass guitar performs with his Electric Guitar Quartet with Steve Cardenas on e...

The 1950 World Cup in Brazil is famous in the history of United States soccer. The U.S. Men's National team, made up of immigrants and amateurs, stunned the world by defeating England 1-0. Haitian-American author Dimitry Elias Léger has written a new novel, Death of the Soccer God , in part inspired by the events of 1950. The book is centered around sports-obsessed protagonist Gilbert Chevalier, b...

Hrishikesh Hirway , host of the popular podcast, Song Exploder, where he breaks down songs with artists who wrote and recorded them. When he's not hosting podcasts, Hirway writes and records original music. His new album, In the Last Hour of Light , is the first Hirway is releasing under his own name. The songs touch on love and loss and were written following the death of his mother and in the mi...

ctor, 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 "The Wish to Be Generous" by Wendell Berry. Produced by Simon Close Mixing by Amber D Bruce Music com...

The stars of Broadway's Tony-winning musical "The Outsiders" join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. The event features up-close performances from actors Noah Pacht  (Ponyboy), Caleb Mathura  (Johnny Cade), SeQuoiia  (Dallas Winston), Dan Berry  (Darrel), Sutton James Kaylor  (Sodapop), and Emma Pittman  (Cherry). They talk about their roles and break down the work of putting on a hi...

Azniv Korkejian, known by her stage name Bedouine , shares music from her new album called Neon Summer Skin , and previews upcoming local concerts  at National Sawdust and Rough Trade Below. Photo by Janell Shirtcliff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tori Kelly  previews her forthcoming album, God Must Really Love Me , and her show at Madison Square Garden on June 11. Photo courtesy of the artist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new project from bassist Dave Ambrosio  unearths jazz compositions from the 1960s that reflect the progressive politics and musical spirit of the time. Recorded for the Blue Note label, many of the original songs were shelved for years before being released. A new album titled Civil Disobedience  features new versions of those songs recorded by Ambrosio's band of the same name. They will perform...

" Summer for the City " returns to Lincoln Center today, with a lineup of free events and performances running through August 8. Lincoln Center chief artistic officer Shanta Thake  joins us with a preview, alongside singer Nona Hendryx , who previews her upcoming event " Nightbirds, The Music of Labelle " taking place on June 28. Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images: Nona Hendryx performs during I...

Author, patient advocate and health coach Amy Kurtz discusses her new book, But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick and Well and How To Break Free . Cover art courtesy of Hachette Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran journalist Vincent Coppola  discusses his new memoir, Gowanus Crossing: A Brooklyn Boyhood , which paints a lively portrait of Gowanus and its many eccentric characters, back when it was an Italian American neighborhood. Plus, listeners share their own memories of Gowanus pre-gentrification. Cover art courtesy of Henry Holt and Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Singer Jalen Ngonda continues to honor the Motown sound of the 1960s and '70s on his latest release, following his critically acclaimed 2023 debut, Come Around and Love Me . He performs songs live from his sophomore album, Doctrine of Love , ahead of his appearance  at the Gramercy Theatre.  Image courtesy of the artist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

The year 1973 is important in New York for many reasons. It's credited as being the year when hip-hop was born, when Gray's Papaya opened, and when movies like "Mean Streets" or "Soylent Green" were released. It's also the last time the Knicks won the NBA Finals. WNYC/Gothamist culture editor Matthew Schnipper  discusses his article, " The Knicks last won an NBA championship in 1973. Here’s what N...

The iconic New York City red carpet interviewer George Whipple has a rich and surprising backstory – and it goes beyond his show-stopping eyebrows. George Whipple and director Adam Paul Verity discuss the new documentary, “ Whipple’s World ,” where the tables are turned and George becomes the subject. The film premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival. Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage: NY 1 entertain...

The Lorraine Motel is best known as the site of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. Producer Alvin Hall discusses " The Lorraine ," a new documentary about the motel's owners and its legacy as a haven for Black travelers during segregation. The film premieres at the Tribeca Festival. Image courtesy of the documentary Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...