All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new exhibition " The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910 ," on view at the Met through July 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Death is one of the only sure things about life. 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.adswizz.com for...

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 in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Friday April 18 and nationwide April...

[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2024] Broadway star Megan Hilty  joins us to discuss starring in the Broadway musical,"Death Becomes Her," an adaptation of the beloved Robert Zemeckis film. The show is running now at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, 2024] In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a cabaret star. Mary's husband Abraham gets her acting lessons to keep her from bothering him, which sets off a chain of events which ultimately leads to his own assassination. Following a successful off-Broadway run, the show is now running at t...

The cast and creative team from Broadway's " Hell's Kitchen " join us live in The Greene Space . Lead actors Jade Milan , Jessica Vosk , Tank , and Kecia Lewis  perform the music of Alicia Keys. Music supervisor Adam Blackstone  and music consultant Tom Kitt  talk about orchestrating those songs for the Broadway stage. This is a free event, and part of our Listening Party Live series. Hosted by Si...

Curator Aimee Ng discusses the reopening and renovations of the venerable Frick Collection , including what exhibits to check out. The Frick opens to the public on April 17. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new cookbook, All I Think About Is Food: A Vegetarian Cookbook That'll Keep the Party Going , provides suggestions for dinner party hosts looking to satisfy all of their guests' hunger needs. Author Mamrie Hart shares a few recipes from her debut cookbook, and listeners share some of their favorite vegetarian dishes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

James Beard award-winning Chef and LA icon Roy Choi is releasing his first cookbook in over a decade. The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life includes Roy's recipes that allow for you to still pursue those, let's say, glutinous cravings, while still maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. Choi discusses the cookbook, his philosophy on home cooking, and refl...

The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" is back for Season 3! 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 Netflix.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

With the first nights of Passover coming up this weekend, listeners might be thinking about what to cook for their Seder tables. Jake Cohen , the cookbook author behind Jew-ish , and I Could Nosh , shares his tips, tricks and recipes for Passover cooking. Plus, listeners call in with their secrets for spicing up their charoset, or making the most of matzoh brei for the bread-less week ahead. Hoste...

It may be officially Spring, but the weather outside is still grey and dreary. Want to manifest some sunshine in your life? Try margaritas. Author Caroline Pardilla , digital content editor for Imbibe  magazine, has written a new book, Margarita Time: 60+ Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails, Served Up, Over & Blended . She discusses her love of margs, and her tips for making them extra tasty. Plus, listene...

For 40 years, the Whiting Awards have been discovering up-and-coming literary talent, and awarding them with substantial grants. Past recipients include Michael Cunningham, Jonathan Franzen, Hernan Diaz, Ocean Vuong, Michael R. Jackson, Mary Karr, and more. This week, the 40th Annual Whiting Awards handed out grants to a new class of writers. Courtney Hodell , director of literary programs with th...

A new documentary explores the years leading up to John Lennon’s first and only full-length solo concert after The Beatles—a benefit show that raised $1.5 million for children abused at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. Director Kevin MacDonald joins us to discuss the film, “One to One: John & Yoko” which opens in theaters today.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

During the pandemic, Debbie Taylor-Kerman made a big decision. She decided to quit her settled career in the commercial art licensing industry to become a full-time artist. Her most recent work is the subject of a new exhibition at Heath Gallery, " More Love Now" , on view through May 3. Taylor-Kerman discusses her story, including her childhood in Scotland to arriving to New York in 1991. She wil...

The new novel The Dream Hotel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami . It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration, which probes people’s dreams with Artificial Intelligence. They claim that Sarah’s dreams reveal that she is likely to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. The Dream Hotel is our April...

Women with autism have been consistently undiagnosed and under-researched. Author Gina Rippon ’s new book explores why, and how has this skewed our understanding of what autism is and how it presents. She’ll discuss Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls , and take calls from listeners on the subject. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

[REBROADCAST FROM Feb 11, 2025] The Max medical drama "The Pitt" follows Dr. Robby Robinavitch and his hardworking staff working in a Pittsburgh emergency room. Tonight, the finale of Season 1 airs at 9 pm, with a second season on the way. Star and executive producer of "The Pitt," Noah Wyle , joins us to discuss playing Dr. Robby, and returning to a medical drama years after starring in "E.R." Ho...

Last week, country singer Orville Peck made his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as the Emcee and Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The two discuss stepping into their roles in this Broadway revival through July. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

New York-based artist Amy Sherald is best recognized for her famous portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. Today is the opening of “ Amy Sherald: American Sublime ,” the artist's first solo exhibition at a major New York museum. She discusses her practice, the stories of some of her most iconic portraits and the fifty paintings dating back to 2007 that comprise the exhibition,...

Each season in New York brings a particular charm, and for many, 'spring' signifies romance and optimism. Poet Vincent Katz has published a new collection, Daffodil: And Other Poems , with meditative poems on the intersections between nature and the Big Apple. As part of our Poetry Month coverage, Katz discusses his writing practice and shares selections from his collection.   Hosted by Simplecast...

For over two centuries, New York City's social dance scene has given rise to trends that have been both popular and controversial, leading to a notorious law that regulated and banned dancing at many nightlife establishments. A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York looks at the history of the city's dance scene, and how the dance floor is often a place where different cultures collide...

In Kevin Nguyen 's latest novel, a series of violent attacks leads the United States government to incarcerate all Vietnamese Americans in various camps throughout the country. The novel, titled My Documents , follows a group of cousins sent to different camps who attempt to figure out how to change their circumstances. Nguyen talks about his book ahead of an April 9 event at Books Are Magic . Hos...

For the second week of Poetry Month, Ricardo Maldonado of the Academy of American Poets , will read some of the poems that are resonating with him today, and explain how his organization is celebrating poetry in April. Plus, listeners share their favorite poems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Ice cream fans in Brooklyn, are likely familiar with Malai in Carroll Gardens, which is known for incorporating South Asian flavors into their ice cream. Founder Pooja Bavishi has written a new cookbook, Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors , and she discusses her story. Plus, listeners share their experience enjoying Malai ice cream and South Asian frozen desserts.  Pooja is hos...