All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an editor. However, a secret affair with her boss puts her dreams at risk. Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses Harlem Rhapsody , which publishes tomorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Learning to knit or crochet can feel overwhelming, but there are some tips and tricks. Not to mention a whole community of fiber artists who want to support you. Kiana Malekzadeh is the owner and operator of West Village Knit & Needle , where she also teaches classes. She joins us to talk about getting started and take your calls.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Trumpet player Anthony Hervey performs live from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author Richard Price  discusses his new novel, Lazarus Man , which tells the story of a group of people whose lives are affected by the collapse of a tenement building in East Harlem. The novel was our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. We air highlights from the sold-out live event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

In the new novel All the Water in the World , the effects of climate change have caused much of Manhattan to flood. The story follows a family living in a settlement on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History. But when the floodwaters begin to rise, the family has to escape and see if they can save anything from the museum. Author Eiren Caffall  joins us to discuss.  Hosted by Simplecas...

Actors Audra McDonald  and Joy Woods  discuss starring as Rose and her daughter Louise in the acclaimed Broadway revival of "Gypsy,"  running now at the Majestic Theatre.  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, Island Vegan: 75 Flavorful Recipes from the Caribbean: Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, Dominican Republic & More , celebrates the flavorful cuisine of the Caribbean without the meat. Author Lloyd Rose discusses his book and answers your questions about vegan cooking.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

Kay Sohini is a South Asian researcher, writer, and graphic novelist based in New York City. In her new graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City , she provides an intimate portrait of the city through her lens as an immigrant, survivor, writer, foodie, and an optimist. Sohini discusses her story and we take your calls about the things you love about New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

25 years ago this week, D'Angelo released his now classic album, Voodoo, ushering in a new era of R&B in the 2000s. For the next installment of our Silver Liner Notes album anniversary series, we reflect on Voodoo's legacy with Naima Cochrane , journalist and NYU assistant arts professor, and we take your calls and listen to some tracks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Blue Man Group will end its hometown run on February 2, after more than 30 years at Astor Place. Two of the show’s founders Matt Goldman and Phil Stanton talk about the history and future of Blue Man and take your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time, an exhibit reconstructing the hiding place where Anne Frank and her family evaded Nazi persecution is on view in New York.   Ronald Leopold , executive director of the Anne Frank House, discusses the importance of Frank's story, and how it resonates today.  This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

When Joy Oladokun was 10 in a rural town in Arizona, a video of Tracy Chapman inspired her to learn guitar. Now, the singer-songwriter has released her fifth studio album, Observations From A Crowded Room. Oladokun joins us for a Listening Party ahead of her show at Irving Plaza tomorrow at 7. This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

This Black History Month, PBS is airing a four-part documentary on The Great Migration, hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The first part of "Great Migrations: A People on the Move" aired last night, and directors Julia Marchesi and Nailah Ife Sims discuss the series and how the Great Migration continues to play out in our cities today. Check your local PBS listings for specific broadcast dates....

A new book posits that the roots of the rise in crime in East New York, Brooklyn, can be linked directly to a subprime mortgage scandal decades earlier. Author Stacy Horn discusses her new book, The Killing Fields of East New York: The First Subprime Mortgage Scandal, a White-Collar Crime Spree, and the Collapse of an American Neighborhood. This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen. Hosted by...

Mali Obomsawin  had a prolific 2024, releasing two collaborative albums — with Jake Blount, and as Deerlady with Magdalena Abrego — and composing the score for the documentary “Sugarcane,” which is now nominated for an Oscar. Obomsawin talks about her various projects and performs live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

A new book from journalist Tanya Pearson , Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the ’90s , explores the surge of female rock stars in the 90's and why their popularity waned into the 2000s. Pearson discusses her book alongside musician Tanya Donelly  and we take your calls.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Singer-songwriter Neko Case  is known for her beautiful voice and her fierce and haunting lyrics that convey emotional truths. In her new memoir, The Harder I Fight, the More I Love You , she charts her evolution from being "raised by two dogs and a space heater" in rural Washington state by two teenage parents, to becoming an internationally acclaimed musician. She discusses her book as well as h...

"Presence," a new film directed by Steven Soderbergh, flips the horror genre on its head by telling the story from the ghost's point of view. It's written by David Koepp . Koepp's had success with blockbusters like "Mission Impossible"  and "Jurassic Park"  and he discusses his latest project and what it was like working with the prolific director, and actor Callina Liang talks about playing the l...

The Moth wants WNYC Listeners to be part of their upcoming storyteller season. Executive producer and director Sarah Austin Jenness joins to take calls from listeners about their "Only in New York" stories for a chance to appear on a Moth event hosted by our own Alison Stewart . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

What do Post-Its, Spanx, Telfar’s Shopping Bag, and the Accessible Icon symbol have in common? Their revolutionary design. MoMA has organized a new exhibition, Pirouette: Turning Points in Design , which displays products from the museum's collection with unique and memorable design that forever changed our culture. Curator Paola Antonelli discusses the show, on view through October 18. Hosted by...

A growing number of experts have been sounding the alarm about increased screen time, especially for children and teenagers. As part of our series, What the Hack, psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Nesi , who studies the role of social media in adolescents’ mental health and development and writes the popular newsletter Techno Sapiens , provides a few tips to manage your screen time.  Hosted by Simplecas...

Earlier this month, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo , who collaborated on the album, to unpack the significance of the album.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

A new shadow puppetry exhibition by the Queens-based Chinese Theatre Works rings in the Year of the Snake! Ellen Kodadek  from Flushing Town Hall and Stephen Kaplin  from Chinese Theatre Works discuss Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America , which is on display through February 23. *This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Last week the Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban TikTok in America and a few days later, the app briefly went dark. But on President Trump's first day he vowed to delay the ban.  We'll learn about the reason for the anti-TikTok legislation, if Trump can legally stop the ban, and how the loss of TikTok might affect digital creators with Sapna Maheshwari , a business reporter from the New York...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian  had a manic episode, during which he painted more than 300 works of art. His new comedy show, "300 Paintings,"   takes audiences on a hilarious and moving tour of some of that art, which also serves as a journey through his own mental health. He joins us to discuss the show, which is running at the Vineyard Theater through...