All Of It with Alison Stewart

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was released in US theaters on September 26, 1975. Adapted from a stage show which premiered in 1973, the story of the film's production is told in a new documentary directed by Linus O'Brien , son of "Rocky Horror" creator Richard O'Brien. Linus talks about " Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror ," which premieres in theaters today. Plus, listeners talk about...

In the new series " Alien: Earth ," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring after a group of a new creation, robots that have been downloaded with human consciousness. That task gets a lot more complicated when a spaceship full of aliens crash lands on Earth. Olyphant discusses the series, which is available to stream now on Hulu.  Hosted by Simple...

As summer days shorten and autumn chills start to creep in, how should we be re-tuning our green thumbs for the seasonal changes?  Plant Doctor Christopher Satch returns to the show to hear about your favorite houseplants and answer any questions about Fall plantcare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

In the 1980's federal agents got a tip about large shipments of heroin coming in through Chinatown. What they didn't know was the ring consisted of women recruited from local mahjong clubs. The host of the new podcast " The Chinatown Sting ,"  Lidia Jean Kott , discusses the little known case that led to the top rungs of organized crime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

The NYC Yarn Crawl is this weekend -- an annual fall extravaganza in which fiber craft lovers off all kinds visit knitting stores across Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are events! Discounts! Scavenger hunts! And the opportunity to "touch, squeeze and sniff all the latest yarns," all while in community with fellow knitters. Kiana Malekzadeh , owner of West Village Knit and Needle, one of the stores...

The series " Climate Town " began when comedian Rollie Williams decided to go back to school for a master's degree in climate science and policy. It's since grown into a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and a podcast, The Climate Deniers Playbook, in which co-hosts Williams and Nicole Conlan  sift through climate misinformation. Williams and Conlan share their insights on...

Climate change is reshaping how people live, and where they live. If you're a homeowner, or looking to become one, extreme weather, heat, droughts, and floods are important factors to consider. That's true if you're renting too. New York Times finance reporters Ron Liebe r and Tara Siegel Bernard share the advice from their guide to owning a home and foreseeing climate risks , and take listeners'...

Today marks the opening of the Whitney's major exhibition this fall, " Sixties Surreal ." The exhibition displays the work of over 100 American artists made during the years 1958-1972, and makes the case that early 20th century Surrealism inspired a new kind of surrealist influence during a turbulent era of American history. Whitney curators Dan Nadel and Laura Phipps talk about the exhibition, on...

SoHa, NoBat, NoCal, BoHo, GoCaGa. In NYC, the lines that deliniate one neighborhood from another can be blurry, and it gets even more confusing when 'neighborhood re-brandings' occur. So, why do neighborhoods get re-named or subdivided, and how do these changes relate to things like gentrification, politics and the real estate industry? Greg Young , co-host of The Bowery Boys podcast talks about t...

In the new novel Archive of Unknown Universes , author Ruben Reyes Jr . allows his characters to literally explore alternate versions of history: one version where the Salvadoran war ends in a peace treaty, and another where the government wins. Reyes Jr discuses the novel, his debut. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

NPR media correspondent  David Folkenflik and Vulture senior editor  Jesse David Fox share their thoughts and reporting about the Trump administration's efforts to tamp down critique from late night comedy talkshow hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Lou Wall discusses their internet age stand-up act, called ' Breaking The Fifth Wall ,' which The Guardian called 'silly and profound.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 is running at the Public Theate...

Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness . It follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. The novel is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fall is here, and in addition to pumpkin spice everything, there's a new crop of TV and streaming shows premiering. From hit drama series like 'The Diplomat' and 'Slow Horses' to newcomers like 'The Lowdown' and 'Task', and forthcoming comedies from Tim Robinson and  Rachel Sennott, Vulture critic Kathryn Van Arendonk  shares her picks of what to watch this season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell  and Leslie King Hammond  discuss " Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson ," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2020] Before her passing last week, Art collector Agnes Gund was well known for her philanthropic work, selling prized art pieces to contribute to significant social justice funds. A documentary, “Aggie,” from Emmy-nominated director Catherine Gund , her daughter, puts the spotlight on her activism. The two of them join us to discuss the film. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

More publications are beginning to rethink how they approach cultural criticism, and some have eliminated those positions altogether. But what do we lose when there are fewer cultural criticisms?  Charlotte Klein , a features writer and media columnist for New York Magazine , discusses her recent piece " Do Media Organizations Even Want Cultural Criticism? " Plus, listeners call in to share what v...

“Speak,” new documentary, takes a look inside the world of competitive high school public speaking. Co-directors Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman plus two of the film’s subjects, Esther Oyetunji and Mfaz Mohamed Ali join to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new FX series " The Lowdown " stars Ethan Hawke as an amateur sleuth who becomes obsessed with getting to the bottom of a mysterious death in Tulsa. The show's creator, writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo joins to discuss the series, which premieres September 23. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

If you are a beneficiary to an estate when a loved one dies, or if you’re planning on creating an estate plan, there is a lot to sort through. Katrina Robinson , CEO of Teton Trust joins to share a basic checklist and take listener calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story . Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story.  [00:00] Baldwin's early life and work [26:26] Baldwin's career and life in Paris [51:46] Baldwin's later life and c...

After losing nearly $100,000 to a serial fraudster, former 'Shark Tank' and 'American Ninja Warrior' producer Johnathan Walton decided to pivot to making an investigative podcast, "Queen of the Con." He uncovered dozens of other alleged victims. Now, he has published his first book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters and Thieves . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Thursday marks the opening of a new survey at El Museo Del Barrio of artist Coco Fusco . The Cuban-American artist was born in New York, the daughter of a Cuban exile, and has used video, performance, installation, photography, and writing to speak out with her art. Fusco discusses the landmark exhibition, " Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island, " on view through January 11. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] When comedian Phil Hanley hit the first grade, he started to realize that while his classmates were learning to read, he couldn't seem to make any progress. That was the start of a lifelong journey with dyslexia, which caused Hanley to struggle in school, only to find success as a male model and now as a comedian. Hanley discusses his memoir Spellbound: My Life as...