All Of It with Alison Stewart

There is so much scientists and doctors still don't know about why humans get chronic headaches, and the best way to treat them. Author and science journalist Tom Zeller Jr . discusses his new book, The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction―and a Search for Relief . Listeners call in to share their own experiences with headaches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Actors Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes star in the new off-Broadway revival of " Heathers: The Musical ," based on the 1988 teen crime comedy film. They'll talk about the show, the film it's based on, and why the musical is ripe for revival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UK soul legend Omar ’s latest album, Brighter The Days , features collaborations with India Arie, Giggs, and more. He joins us for a Listening Party and to reflect on his career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the start-studded benefit concert aimed to help raise money to assist with the famine in Ethiopia. Director Thomas Pollard discusses his new four-part docuseries " Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took On the World ," which premiered on CNN on July 13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

The new thriller '40 Acres' follows an African-American and Indigenous-American blended family tending to and protecting their farm in Canada after a post-apocalyptic event has wiped out all livestock and caused society to crumble. Star Danielle Deadwyler and writer-director R.T. Thorne discuss the film and its themes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rossilynne Culgan , the 'Things To Do' editor at Time Out New York , talks about her favorite summer attractions from around Manhattan. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots and upcoming events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Latin Grammy-award winning Brazilian artist Liniker is town this week for her free show at Lincoln Center on July 18. Ahead of the concert, she performs live in our studio, discusses her latest album, CAJU , and reflects on what it meant to her to be the first transgender woman to ever win a Latin Grammy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

The new two-part documentary " Billy Joel: And So It Goes " provides an in-depth look into the life and career of Long Island's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the project, which premieres episode one Friday evening on HBO and HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Steve Nieve is the longtime keyboard player for Elvis Costello and his various bands. He discusses his career and relationship with Costello, and previews a string of summer concerts in our area this summer, performing alongside singer and percussionist Kessada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Pamela Silvestri , food editor at the Staten Island Advance , talks about her favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots on Staten Island. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

Groundbreaking fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the first Black American artistic director of a luxury French fashion house when he became the artistic director of the menswear ready-to-wear collection for Louis Vuitton. He died in 2021 at the age of 41. Biographer Robin Givhan discusses her new book, Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today John Major , author of the book 111 Places in Brooklyn That You Must Not Miss , talks about his favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Have more zucchini from the garden than you know what to do with? Melissa Clark , New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, gives tips on how to get the best out of the abundance of summer produce the kitchen, and listeners share their ideas and questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

" 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!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 12, 2024] The acclaimed new HBO series "The Penguin" earned 24 Emmy nominations in this year's awards. Actor Cristin Milioti , who has now been Emmy-nominated for her role as Sofia, a member of the Falcone crime family, joined us for a Watch Party to discuss the final episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Harpist Brandee Younger returns to All Of It to perform live, and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season , featuring original compositions and Younger's playing with Alice Coltrane's restored harp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Kurlansky is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose books span fiction and non-fiction but share food-related subjects, with titles like Salt , Milk , and Salmon . He'll talk about his latest novel Cheesecake , which takes place entirely on the Upper West Side, and follows a Greek coffee shop facing rent increases that adds an ancient Roman recipe to its menu. Acclaim, imitators, and compet...

Our Summer in the City series continues, spotlighting great things to do in each borough. Today a look at opportunities for summer fun in the Bronx. ET Rodriguez , local journalist and NYC tour guide , shares her picks for the best things to check out in the Bronx, and we take calls from listeners.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

New York and New Jersey are some of the states who have profited the most from legalized sports gambling. But at what cost to residents, and to the sports they love? Journalist Danny Funt , author of the forthcoming book Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling , speaks about how sports betting has changed the culture of fandom, and altered the experience of professional at...

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rob MacKay of the Queens Tourism Council kicks off the series with the top attractions the World's Borough has to offer this season. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

The Center for Photography at Woodstock calls Larry Fink (1941-2023) "one of the last great humanist photographers." CPW has organized an exhibition of Fink's photographs, which depict his immersion in New York’s Beat scene, the Civil Rights movement, and Manhattan nightlife. "Larry Fink: Sensual Empathy," is on view at CPW in Kingston, New York through August 31. Curator Lucy Sante and CPW execut...

C-sections are among the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. But despite interventions aimed at numbing the pain of the procedure, many women can still feel the painful surgical process while it's taking place. In the second season of the New York Times podcast "The Retrievals," Susan Burton tells the stories of some women who have been through this horrific experience, tries to unders...

The Hollywood Ten was a group of screenwriters and directors who were jailed in 1947 for refusing to answer questions about their beliefs and associations during a hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Their story is told in a new exhibit at New York Historical, titled " Blacklisted: An American Story. " It explores the intersection of politics, art, culture and social dynamic...

The New York Times  is spending the summer ranking 100 of the best movies of the 21st century so far , based around the voting of over 500 directors, actors and producers in Hollywood.  Kyle Buchanan , New York Times  pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, discusses the list, his favorite 21st century movies, and listeners share their picks. More Info: 100 Best Movies of the 21st Centur...

[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2025] The new novel The Doorman  follows Chicky Diaz, the titular character working at a high end Manhattan building who becomes ensnared in the web of secrets his residents try to keep. Author Chris Pavone  discusses his new thriller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...