All Of It with Alison Stewart

For the month of October, the Criterion Channel will spotlight spooky films, including selections from the best horror of the 2000s to a collection of John Carpenter movies. Criterion curator Clyde Folley discusses scary movies, plus listeners share their favorite horror films of the 2000s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

A new documentary explores the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records, showcasing racially-diverse artists such as James Brown, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and Grandpa Jones. Director Yemi Oyediran discusses his film, " King of Them All: The Story of King Records ." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Fourteen years ago, director and producer Jezza Neumann followed a group of three Americans kids living below the poverty line. Now, more than a decade later, Neumann returns to these subjects to see how poverty has affected their young adulthood. Nuemann talks bout " Born Poor ," which premieres on PBS Frontline on October 7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

Puerto Ricans have had tremendous impact on comics industry, but their contributions are often overlooked. A new exhibit at The New York Public Library seeks to change that. " ¡Wepa!: Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics " opens on October 4th. Co-curators Paloma Celis Carbajal and Charles Cuykendall Carter join us to preview the exhibit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book  Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future ,  discusses the challenges facing Gen X as they begin to prepare to retire, suggests tips for a smooth transition into retirement, and takes listeners' calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Director Raoul Peck uses excerpts from George Orwell's diary alongside contemporary and historical footage to find new meaning in the author's work for the modern day. " Orwell: 2+2=5 " is released in theaters today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 information and art, and library patrons...

The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel, which tells the story of one couple throughout their lives in India and New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In response to J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy , Georgiann Davis shares the story of how she went from a seventh-grade dropout to a celebrated professor of sociology. The University of New Mexico professor and author of Contesting Intersex: The Dubious Diagnosis joins us to discuss her new memoir, Five Star White Trash: A Memoir of Fraud and Family . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

The Hudson Jazz Festival is taking place this weekend in Hudson from October 3-5. Vibraphonist Joel Ross is performing at Hudson Hall Mainstage on October 5 , and Ross brings his vibes in to perform live, preview the festival, and discuss his most recent album, nublues , from 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

Gluten-free baked goods have a reputation of not being as good as a recipe that includes gluten. But after she was diagnosed with gluten intolerance, baker Aran Goyoaga has dedicated herself to elevating gluten-alternative baking. The result of her research and recipe testing is a new book, The Art of Gluten-Free Bread . Goyoaga discusses her story and listeners share their questions about gluten-...

It's International Coffee Day, and to help celebrate, we'll run down some of the best places in the area to enjoy a cuppa joe, with Eater 's lead Northeast editor, Melissa McCart .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In The Comic Book History of the Cocktail , Daily Beast columnist and award-winning author David Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Wondrich shares some of the techniques, recipes, and spirited approaches from the book. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In a new podcast, weight-based discrimination expert Virgie Tovar explores some of the troubling parts of the rise of drugs known as GLP-1s, and what it means for the movement towards body acceptance. Tovar joins us to discuss medical fatphobia, diet culture, the rapid adoption of weight loss drugs, and other topics covered on her podcast, ' GLP-1 Truth Serum .' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

It's been 25 years since Coldplay released their debut album Parachutes , launching what would become one of the best-selling bands of the 21st century. Debs Wild was a scout for Universal Records in the late 90s and discover the fledgling band led by Chris Martin. She's also the co-author of the book, Life In Technicolor: A Celebration of Coldplay . She reflects on the band's debut album as part...

Rates of divorce in America are low, and have actually fallen nearly 50% since the 1980's. However, in one group the rates are rising. People over 50 are leaving their marriages in much higher numbers. We speak to relationship researchers Dana Weiser from Texas Tech University and Rosie Shrout at University of British Columbia about this phenomenon termed " the grey divorce " and take listener cal...

The new novel The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore tells the story of a woman who is contemplating making a trip to her home country of Colombia to discover more about where she came from, while being spoken to by the spirits of her deceased ancestors. Author Anika Fajardo discusses her debut novel for adults as part of our celebration of debut novelists for Hispanic Heritage Month. Hosted by Simplec...

Ramen is a staple quick and easy meal. The simple packet of noodles and seasoning can provide a great meal, but there are also ways to zhush up instant ramen. Peter J. Kim , founding director of Museum of Food and Drink and ramen enthusiast, has written a new cookbook, Instant Ramen Kitchen: 40+ Delicious Recipes That Go Beyond the Packet . Kim shares his favorite ways to make ramen at homer, and...

[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2025]  Jonathan Adler 's 30 year career is being celebrated at the Museum of Art & Design in a show titled "The Mad, MAD World of Jonathan Adler," which looks at his ceramic work over the past 30 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Hollywood , chef and host of "The Great British Bake Off" shares tips on celebrating virtually any occasion from his new cookbook Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Film Festival kicked off this weekend with a number of world premieres. Vulture film critic Fran Hoepfner talks about the festival so far, and previews some upcoming screenings, including Bradley Cooper's latest directorial work, a chaotic tale of parental exhaustion starring Rose Byrne and two documentaries about the situation in Gaza. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon . The novel follows two Jewish cousins who create a popular comic book hero in the midst of World War II. Chabon joined us for a special Get Lit with All Of It book club event to discuss the novel 25 years later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Silvana Estrada was just nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Singer-Songwriter Song, for "Como un Pájaro," which will appear on her upcoming album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias , out October 17. She performs live at WNYC's studio, and previews the album, as well as her upcoming National Sawdust show on Sunday . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

On Sunday, WQXR’s Elliott Forrest will host Grammy-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin in The Greene Space for a conversation about the history of movie music , covering composers like John Williams, Rachel Portman, and Terence Blanchard. Forrest previews the event and takes listeners' calls about their favorite movie scores and composers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Photographer Pamela Hanson has captured some of the world's most unique and iconic figures in fashion. Hanson recently released a new photography book, The '90s , featuring the pictures she took for clients, fashion magazines, and supermodels from that time period. Hanson reflects on the fashion and culture of the 1990s and listeners share their favorite '90s fashion item. Hosted by Simplecast, an...