All Of It with Alison Stewart

In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses the role. " Blue Moon " 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.

In the new novel The Unveiling , a Black location scout is searching for the perfect spots to film a project about Shackleton's nightmare expedition. But soon she finds herself in a survival situation of her own. Author Quan Barry discusses the novel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every year, NPR organizes its Student Podcast Challenge , where it invites middle and high school students from around the country to submit a short podcast or reported piece. This year, a few of the finalists happened to be from our listening area. Teachers and students from Edgemont High School in Westchester, William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, NJ, and Mount Olive Middle School in Bud...

David Wojnarowicz was an influential New York artist and AIDS activist who established himself in the East Village scene in the 70s and 80s. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, which curates work from LGBTQ+ artists, has organized a new exhibition around a series Wojnarowicz made inspired by French poet Arthur Rimbaud. Curator Antonio Sergio Bessa details what you can see in the show, " David Wojnaro...

The artist Robert Rauschenberg — born 100 years ago Tuesday — strove to incorporate the 'real world" into his work through found objects, magazine images, and his own photographic practice. Now, a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York shows his fascination with the city, and how he viewed it. Curator Sean Corcoran discusses the show " Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the R...

Joel Fagliano is the puzzle maker to thank for your obsessive dedication to solving the Mini Crossword. The New York Times Games lead editor joins us to talk about the new book, PUZZLE MANIA!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More . Plus, listeners call in to play some games on the air. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Emma Stebbins is the sculptor behind one of New York's most famous landmarks: Bethesda Fountain. The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has organized the first museum exhibition dedicated to the work of Stebbins, featuring 14 marble sculptures. Heckscher chief curator Karli Wurzelbacher spent more than five years preparing this presentation, and she tells us more about the life of Stebbins and...

The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos , ' Bugonia ,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is in theaters October 24. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

The new Apple TV documentary series " Mr. Scorsese " takes an in-depth look at the life and career of Martin Scorsese, featuring conversations with many of his collaborators throughout the years. Director Rebecca Miller discusses the series, which is available to stream now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

A musical comedy called ' 44 The Musical ' follows the rise of Barack Obama, as narrated by Joe Biden. Writer and director Eli Bauman talks about the show, alongside actor T.J. Wilkins , who plays Obama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite consistently landing atop "best podcasts" lists from a variety of sources, " Heavyweight " was canceled in 2023 when Spotify cut their podcast division. Earlier this year, the production company Pushkin announced they'd be reprising the show, which launched its new season in September. Host Jonathan Goldstein discusses the new season and plans for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

In a new film from writer and director Kelly Reichardt , actor Josh O'Connor stars as a man planning an art heist at a local museum. But very quickly, everything that can goes wrong, does go wrong. Reichardt and O'Connor discuss " The Mastermind ," in theaters now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their new album, Safe Sensible and Sane , and perform live in the studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

The new HBO series " Task " follows an FBI task force as they attempt to get to the bottom of a string of violent robberies. Martha Plimpton, who stars in the series as FBI agent Kathleen McGinty, discusses the series ahead of the finale on Sunday October 19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and to mark the occasion, Aurora Velasquez , Eastern regional director of the Best Friends Animal Society talks about the importance of adopting shelter pets. Plus, listeners call in to shout out what their rescue animals mean to them.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

"Entourage" actor  Jeremy Piven  has performed in numerous comic roles on TV and in films. He's also been doing stand-up comedy for over a decade. Piven talks about his career ahead of a show at Sony Hall on October 19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Award winning cookbook author and former New York Times columnist Dorie Greenspan  talks about her latest book, " Dorie’s Anytime Cakes " and answers listener questions about better baking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noelle Lorraine Williams is a New Jersey-based artist, historian and director of the African American History Program and the Black Heritage Trail for the New Jersey State Historical Commission. Williams has dedicated much of her career to preserving New Jersey Black history from the 19th century, reminding residents that Black History in the Garden State began well before the Great Migration. Wil...

Actor and carpenter Nick Offerman shares tips for woodworking that are kid-friendly and fun for the whole family, from his new book, Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You'll recognize Luscious Jackson for the music used for jingles and bumpers on All Of It. Now, they are releasing a vinyl re-issue of 1994’s Natural Ingredients plus two extra tracks from the vault. Frontwoman, founder and guitarist Jill Cunniff discusses Luscious Jackson's music, and the re-release. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Author Lily King has spent years mastering the art of the love triangle in her fiction. In her new novel, Heart the Lover , a woman grapples decades later with the affects of a love triangle from her time in college. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

William H. Seward is an important figure in the history of New York State. Seward was Governor of New York, and served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State during the Civil War. Thomas P. Slaughter is professor emeritus of history at the University of Rochester, and for over 12 years he and his students digitized and archived 25,000 pages of Seward’s papers recently discovered in baskets and tr...

The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, " The Perfect Neighbor " tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Depicted in a large part through police bodycam footage, the documentary shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. We speak to director Geeta Gandbhir about the film which debuts on Netfl...

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 the gallery's co-founder Brett Gorvy , who both worked on the exhibition, talk about the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec. 13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

A new series from the Ear Hustle team called " The Loop ," focuses on New York City programs aimed at helping kids caught in the criminal justice system, including a drama club and a unique program at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods join to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...