All Of It with Alison Stewart

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. *This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst. Hosted by Simpleca...

[REBROADCAST FROM September 24, 2024] A new exhibition at the Whitney celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges of Ailey presents items from Ailey's archive, as well as live performances in the museum, including AILEY in residence. Curator Adrienne Edwards discusses this innovative show, on view through February 9. This segment...

This morning the Oscar nominations were announced! We break down the snubs and surprises with Oscar fanatic and Keep It podcast co-host Louis Virtel . This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about some of her favorite one pot meals to keep you warm this winter. And we take your calls. This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

The singular filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins us to reflect on Lynch's career and legacy with listeners' calls. This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces. He later became the first King of Haiti, before dying by suicide. Biographer Marlene L. Daut unpacks the complicated truths behind Christophe's life in her new book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, " Fun & Slutty ." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools or stigmatize sexual freedoms. Van Ness discusses their special, streaming on Veeps tomorrow, and the current season of "Queer Eye." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In the new comedy " Laid ," Stephanie Hsu plays Ruby Yao, a 33-year-old single woman who is searching for a perfect love story, however she finds herself at the center of a mystery when her exes begin dying. Hsu joins us alongside co-creator Nahnatchka Khan to discuss the series, streaming on Peacock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

This month we're speaking to Grammy-nominated artists. Bassist Divinity Roxx is a family music artist who's nominated in the Best Children's Album category for World Wide Playdate. Roxx joins us with her band for a special live performance! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grammy-nominated pianist Donald Vega performed live on our show last week and discussed his album, As I Travel. Donald recorded an extra bonus track for us, titled "Disturbios," about his connection to his home city of Los Angeles. He dedicate this performance to those suffering from the L.A. wildfires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

In the 1970s, a woman named Marty Goddard pioneered the rape kit, a new, standardized way to collect evidence following a sexual assault. Then, a man got credit for creating the kit, and Goddard disappeared. Journalist Pagan Kennedy has spent the last few years trying to track Goddard down and tell her story. Kennedy discusses her new book, The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story . ...

Known for directing big hits like "Deepwater Horizon" and "Friday Night Lights," Peter Berg is known for intense and gritty stories. His latest is a Netflix limited series, "American Primeval," set in the American West in 1857. Berg speaks with Alison about the collision of religion, homesteading, greed and violence depicted in the series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English proficiency exam. Playwright Sanaz Toossi discusses the show alongside actor Marjan Neshat and Tala Ashe , who star in the comedy. "English" is running at the Todd Haimes Theater through March 2.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Jack Shainman Gallery has opened a new venue in Chelsea featuring work from artist Barkley Hendricks. In addition, there's a new Nick Cave exhibition in the original Tribeca location. We speak with Cave about his latest, Jack Shainman about his gallery, and Elisabeth Sann , who curated the Hendricks show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Today, we present an encore 'Full Bio' conversation with author and historian Johnathan Eig, whose book "King: A Life" is the first comprehensive, modern biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in decades.  First, we'll hear about Eig's research and writing process, plus the early life of "Little Mike,"  King's time as a student at Morehouse and the professors who had an impact on him. Then, hear...

Last year, more podcasts than ever decided to start turning on cameras to record video along with their audio content. In a time when the podcast industry is struggling, what impact will video have on the future of audio content? Nick Quah , podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine, joins us to discuss his recent piece "Will Video Kill the Audio Star in 2025?" Plus we get some podcast reco...

Derek Guy has become the internet’s favorite menswear expert through his blog and Twitter account, Die, Workwear! , posting informative threads and acerbic critiques. He joins us to talk about fashion 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.

Baltimore artist Josh Stokes' most recent album, Won't Stop Rockin' , features heavy Blues, Jazz, and experimental influences. He joins us to talk about the new album, his New Age Funk sound, and for a special live in-studio performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Times recently released their list of the best bakeries across the country. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the best bakeries here in our beloved city. Joining us to share hers and take your calls is New York Times Food editor and writer of the "Where to Eat" newsletter, Nikita Richardson . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

There's a lot of information about how to handle grief after someone dies. But often the sadness surrounding death is compounded by the sheer volume of tasks you have to take care of after, say, your parents die. Becky Robison created the website " My Parents Are Dead: What Now? " as a guide for others after she had to work her way through the labyrinth. She joins us to help us get organized and t...

The new documentary film " The Bibi Files " tells the story of the corruption investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. Director Alexis Bloom joins us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on jolt.film . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, " A Real Pain ," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He discusses his film, which is in theaters now.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his forthcoming album, he teams up with a legend of a previous generation: No ID. Saba stops by to preview the album, From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedian Gary Gulman discusses his new comedy show, "Grandiloquent," about personal insecurities. It is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through February 8. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Family vlogging, and vlogging in general, is an entire online entertainment ecosystem that millions of people watch every day. But the ethics of family vlogging are murky. A new documentary, "An Update On Our Family," profiles some family vloggers, and delves into the controversy of the Stauffer family as an example of the potential consequences of the industry. Rachel Mason , director and executi...