All Of It with Alison Stewart

Ahead of Father's Day, we ask you to share stories about your dad, specifically your dad's New York story. That could mean dad's immigration story, or the story of how he started his business, or a story about his life in New York he would always recount to you. Michael Garofalo , StoryCorps chief content officer and host of the " StoryCorps " podcast, discusses some of his favorite StoryCorps sto...

The new documentary " Just Kids " follows three families who live in states where gender-affirming care for minors has been made illegal. These families must decide whether to move in order to secure treatment for their trans children. Director Gianna Toboni discusses the film, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival over the weekend and is screening as part of the Festival on Ju...

Allyson Felix is the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in history. But when she got pregnant, her sponsor Nike said her value had declined. The new documentary from directors Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill is called “ She Runs The World ” tells the story of her fight for fair pay. It’s a Spotlight Documentary at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

The new documentary " Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything " chronicles the iconic journalist's groundbreaking rise to an evening news anchor at a time when women were shut out of television journalism. Director Jackie Jesko discusses the film, which is running now at the Tribeca Film Festival and will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on June 23. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

On November 20, 1983, over one hundred million Americans tuned into ABC to watch a television movie that had a crucial impact on how the country thought about the danger of nuclear weapons. " The Day After " starred Jason Robards, and was set in Lawrence, Kansas. The movie imagined what might happen if nuclear war was to break out, and it didn't hold back on showing realistic and gruesome details....

The new play "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" focuses on the final night of the groundbreaking television show, "The Nat 'King' Cole Show," as Cole contends with what to do with this last moment in the spotlight. Actor Dulé Hill discusses starring as Cole, and director and co-writer Patricia McGregor joins to discuss bringing the story to life. " Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole " is running at the New Yo...

AJR band member, climate advocate, and educator Adam Met joins us to discuss his debut book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrated guitarist Marc Ribot has released his first album of lyrical music. It’s called Map of a Blue City . Ribot joins us live in studio to perform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr 's third album, Bloom is "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discussed his love for classic 90's film, incorporating 00's R&B aesthetics, and other inspirations for the album ahead of his concert at Warsaw in Brooklyn on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

The new documentary " Raoul’s: A New York Story, " puts the spotlight on the beloved SoHo French bistro, opened by two brothers in 1975. Directors Greg Olliver and Karim Raoul , who is also the son of Serge Raoul, discuss the film, which is playing now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Listeners call in to share their thoughts and memories of Raoul's as well.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

A new drama series follows a group of longtime friends as they face challenges in their friendships, marriage, and life. Co-creator Tracey Wigfield and star Kerri Kenney-Silver discuss " The Four Seasons " which is now streaming on Netflix, and has been renewed for a second season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald , released their latest album, Walk This Road . And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons , Tom Johnston , and John McFee . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

The new documentary " Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print " celebrates the legacy of Ms. Magazine , but also examines some of the publication's missteps. Directors Cecilia Aldarondo , Alice Gu , and Salima Koroma discuss the film, which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival June 10. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Staten Island photographer Alice Austen was groundbreaking for her non-conformity to gender norms, and her street photographs of New York from the 1890s. Bonnie Yochelson , author of the new book Too Good To Get Married: The Life and Photographs of Miss Alice Austen , discusses Austen's career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

The new novel Great Black Hope follows Smith, a wealthy Black Stanford graduate, who discovers that his class can only protect him so much after he is arrested for cocaine possession. Author Rob Franklin discusses the novel, his debut. Franklin will be speaking with Katie Kitamura at PUBLIC Hotel on June 10 and with Roxane Gay at Word Up Community Bookstore on June 25. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

"Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success . Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the early 1980s, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride faced increased scrutiny and public attention as a result of her groundbreaking mission, but throughout her life, she kept one aspect of her identity a secret. A new documentary, "Sally," tells the complex story of Sally Ride, including interviews with Tam O’Shaughnessy, Sally’s life partner for...

New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman discusses the evening snubs, surprises, and musical celebrations from last night's Tony Awards . Plus, listeners call in with their thoughts and share their favorite Broadway shows of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new thriller "Relay" follows a man whose job is to secure payoffs for corrupt corporations. But his life changes when a new client comes into his life. Riz Ahmed stars in the film. He discusses the movie alongside director David McKenzie . " Relay " is screening now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival and will be released in theaters August 22. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

[REBROADCAST FROM  May 8, 2025] Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Tatianna Córdoba , Aline Mayagoitia , and Florencia Cuenca perform songs from the show live in our studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 13, 2025] The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor . Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower , and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their ow...

Audra McDonald and Joy Woods have earned Tony nominations for their roles as Mama Rose and Gypsy in the revival of "Gypsy." They discuss bringing this show back to life, and the complexities of casting this story with Black actors.  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 26, 2024] The new musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has earned 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for star Darren Criss . Criss and co-star Helen J Shen discuss the show, which follows two obsolete robots who fall in love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 4, 2025] The new play "Purpose" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is now nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Jon Michael Hill . Hill and playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins discuss the show, which reveals the secrets within the family of a Civil Rights icon.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...