All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new thriller follows Lottie Jones, a retired serial killer, thought she left her life of crime behind but is forced to revisit her actions after details of her past resurface. Novelist Samantha Downing joins us to discuss her latest book, titled Too Old for This . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

It can feel intimidating to host a dinner party, but cookbook author Dan Pelosi has a new guide to help you create a stress-free evening. His new cookbook is titled Let's Party: Recipes for Celebrating Every Day , and it includes complete menus for dinner parties of every kind. Plus, some great tips for decoration, prepping in advance, and more. Pelosi joins to discuss, and take calls from listene...

[REBROADCAST FROM March 21, 2025] We speak to Nicholas Quah , critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The story follows a 13 year old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate and is told from different perspectives, including the cops, the family, the friends and mental health professionals. Each of the 4 episodes is shot in one take, giving i...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" dropped its Season 3 this past spring. The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the dating world and find love. The show's creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden discuss their approach to the series, and to autism representation. "Love on the Spectrum" is streaming now on Netf...

[REBROADCAST FROM May 7, 2025] The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, 'Andor,' tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy , it stars Stellan Skarsgard as the duplicitous rebel leader. Both Gilroy and Skarsgard join to discuss the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

[REBROADCAST FROM January 24, 2025] The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman , who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower , who plays Helly, to discuss the new season. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Death comes for everyone. Registered Nurse and End of Life specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better. Her book, The Good Death , offers guidance for how caregivers can help their loved ones. It also offers practical advice on how to have a 'good death' so that everyone can be involved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, and August 7, 2025] "ta-da!" is a new off-Broadway production, featuring collection of stories and jokes presented in 80 minutes with 2,000 power point slides presented. Hear about it from performer Josh Sharp , who leads the show, and director Sam Pinkleton of "Oh, Mary!" Plus, Morgan Bassichis discusses working with Pinkleton on their show 'Can I Be Frank?,' about the...

[REBROADCAST FROM March 4, 2025] Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel , which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best friend" as a lens to interrogate racism, incarceration and masculinity. Betts will share some excerpts from the collection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle . The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the Chilean Civil War. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the natural disaster the devastated the city of New Orleans. To mark the anniversary, we are joined by Alisa Payne , producer and showrunner of the new Netflix docuseries " Katrina: Come Hell and High Water ," which spotlights the stories of survivors. Plus, callers share their thoughts and memories of that time. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

[REBROADCAST FROM June 5, 2025] The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in our studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Legendary pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri died this month at his home in Hackensack. He was 88. Palmieri was celebrated for his innovations in jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as using his music to speak out against injustice. Ed Morales is an author and journalist who recently wrote the article, " Eddie Palmieri’s 13 Essential Songs and Albums ," in The New York Times . Morales takes us...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Writer and director David Cronenberg 's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent years. The film follows a grieving businessman named Karsh who invents a way to connect with the dead. Cronenberg discusses, alongside actor Diane Kruger , who stars in the film. "The Shrouds" is now streaming on the Criterion Channel. Host...

A new middle grade novel follows a 12-year-old Simi Singh's pursuit of a new place to call home and safety in the United States after leaving behind a life in Northern India. Author Ruchira Gupta , professor at New York University and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide, joins us to discuss her new book, titled The Freedom Seeker .   Hosted by Simplecast, an...

A new film three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, career and friendship as their neighborhoods change right in front of them. Director Rachel Holder joins us to discuss " Love, Brooklyn ," a cinematic tribute to the beloved New York City borough alongside actor Nicole Beharie who stars in the film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

You know Christian McBride as the voice of NPR's Jazz Night in America, on top of his Grammy-award winning work as a bassist, composer, and bandleader. McBride returns to the show for a Listening Party of his latest project, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 , which finds Christian with his Big Band performing alongside featured artists like Samara Joy, Cécile McLorlin Salvant, and even Sting reunited w...

Brooke Baldwin had the career of her dreams. She'd been a CNN anchor for more than a decade and one day she was let go. Her TED TALK and substack titled " UNRAVELING " talks about how to handle a shift in your life, and how sometimes you have to unravel what exists. She tells her story and takes listeners calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Peter Mendelsund is an author, graphic designer, artist, and the creative director of The Atlantic . And this year he has two new books out about human emotion. Exhibitionist: 1 Journal, 1 Depression, 100 Paintings is personal memoir, diary, and showcase of the art he created during a serious bout of depression in 2020. And his new novel Weepers is about a group of professional mourners living in...

Musician and vocalist UMI returns to the show, this time for a Listening Party of her new album, people stories , which features songs about people in her life, from friends, fans, and her own self-reflection. She recorded a majority of the album in her home studio, and UMI reflects on her creative process and her recent album release show in Brooklyn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Cookbook author Yasmin Khan discusses her latest cookbook, Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes , which features vegetarian dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean, and South Asia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, " Take a Banana For the Ride ." It is running now on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater through September 28. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audiences at the latest production of the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer have been treated to a Delacorte Theater with an 85 million dollar makeover. The renovations mark the end of an era of the original Delacorte Theater, graced by both famous actors and raccoons over the years. Greg Young , co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, discusses the history of the Delacorte The...

The US Open is underway in Queens! Caitlin Thompson , founder of Racquet Magazine , previews the most exciting matchups of the Grand Slam, shares who she thinks might win, and talk about what it will take to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Born to Run, one of the seminal albums from Bruce Springsteen. Peter Ames Carlin discusses the album and his new book, Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run .    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.