All Of It with Alison Stewart

Often when creating new policies or legislation about mental health care and treatment, one group is left out of the conversation: people with mental illnesses. A new book seeks to spotlight the people working to change that. Fredrick E. Vars , a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, discusses his book Through the Fire: How People with Mental Illness Are Empowering Each Other .  Co...

This summer, the United States will play host to the World Cup, the biggest event in the soccer world. But the United States Men's National Soccer Team have consistently been underdogs in the tournament. A new HBO documentary follows the team as the prepare for the World Cup. Director Rand Getlin  discusses " U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team ."  Photo by Raul...

The film series " Wallace Shawn : The Master Builder " celebrates the work of the New York-native actor, screenwriter, and playwright. It was curated by comedian and actor John Early  and director Lucas Kane , who also collaborated with Shawn on his new play, " What We Did Before Our Moth Days ." The series runs at Metrograph through May 22. Wallace Shawn , Early, and Kane join us. Film still cour...

Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, families might be planning for a nice restaurant meal to celebrate Mom. But what if you have kids? Not all restaurants are the same level of kid-friendly. Writer Rachel Sugar discusses her recent New York Magazine piece, " The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!) ," and listeners share their picks. Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images: Family With Yo...

For her latest cookbook, Domenic Marchetti  traveled around Italy collection recipes for everyone's favorite dessert: cookies! She discusses the result, Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region . Plus, listeners share their favorite Italian cookie or Italian bakery.  Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Ahead of Mother's Day, All Of It wants to hear stories about Mom, specifically your mom's New York story. That could mean an immigration story, or the story of how they started a business, a story about their life in New York, or a memory with them in the city that you hold dear. Von Diaz , author and StoryCorps senior producer, discusses some of her favorite StoryCorps stories about moms , and gi...

Courtney Barnett talks about her new album Creature of Habit . She'll be performing live at Kings Theater in Brooklyn on Saturday. Photo:  Courtney Barnett performs live on stage at Sea. Hear. Now Festival at North Beach on September 18, 2022 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

The one-man show ' Kenrex ' tells the true story of Ken Rex McElroy, a man so hated in his small Missouri town that he was murdered by a vigilante mob... who refused to say who had done it. The show is performed entirely by Jack Holden , who plays over 30 characters over the course of the play. Holden recently won the Olivier Award for his performance. Holden joins to discuss the show, running now...

The theatrical experience ' Fight Back ' invites audience members into an interactive experience. Each audience member is given a character, the identity of someone who attended a real ACT UP New York meeting on March 13, 1989.  Once the show begins, they play out the meeting as participants. "Fight Back" is running two more shows, on May 11 and May 18. The show's creator, David Wise , discusses t...

The characters of The Memory Museum , the debut short story collection from M Lin , are millennial Chinese women in their home country and among the global diaspora, whose stories reflect experiences of contemporary China and migration from the present day to the near future. M Lin discusses her debut. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Jiyoung Han 's debut novel Honey in the Wound  follows multiple generations of women with magical gifts in early 20th century Korea, against the violence and oppression of Japanese control. Han joins us. Cover art courtesy of Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

The Outer Country , a debut novel from Davin Malasarn , follows multiple generations of a family split between Thailand and the United States. Malasarn drew from his own life for its story, including an experience of conversion therapy when a monk is called to perform an exorcism on a young boy exhibiting effeminate traits. Malasarn joins us. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecas...

As more people begin to take GLP-1s for weight loss, many have reported unexpected positive side effects, like relief for chronic migraines, help with arthritis, and even help with addiction. But doctors still aren't quite sure why this medication has so many unintended upsides, and what it could mean for future use. New York Times contributing writer Julia Belluz , discusses her piece " The Great...

The folk artist Hiss Golden Messenger (MC Taylor) performs live from his brand-new album, I'm People , ahead of his North American tour. Photo by Graham Tolbert Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon  discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found , as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio." Today, hear the stories behind some of his most famous works.  Painting by Vermeer; Courtesy of De...

The 2026 Tony Award nominations have just been announced. Vulture theater critic Jackson McHenry shares his thoughts on this season of Broadway musicals and plays. Plus, listeners share their favorite shows from this year. Broadway's 'Ragtime,' Photo of by Matthew Murphy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Harpist Ashley Jackson stops by to perform live and preview her BAM concert on May 6, in support of her latest EP, Cover Girl . Photo by Julia Comita Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The temperatures have been up and down this Spring, and how might that affect your plants? Stephen Orr , the former editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens , gives advice on plant care this season, and discusses his new book, The Gardener's Mindset: A Gardening Book , with essays about his home gardens and easy project ideas for people to try at home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found , as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio," about the one patron who funded most of his work, and how his mother-in-law tried to influence him...

The new film ' Blue Heron ' tells the story of Sasha, a young daughter of Hungarian immigrants who move to Vancouver Island, and the story of Sasha's older brother, who begins displaying increasingly unstable behavior. Writer and director Sophy Romvari discusses the film, her feature debut, which is based in part on her own life. 'Blue Heron' is in theaters now. Image courtesy of Janus Films Hoste...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, All Of It has revived the series 'Mental Health Mondays.' This week, a conversation with director Benjamin Wagner about his new documentary, " Friends & Neighbors ," which explores the effect of chronic stress in the lives of Americans, and spotlights people around the country who are prioritizing community and trying to help others. The film is streaming...

Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Mýa talks about her forthcoming album, Retrospect , which drops Friday, May 15. Her music video for the single " Just a Little Bit " was released on Sunday. Photo by David Niacaris Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found , as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio." Image of 'The Milkmaid' by Vermeer, via Bettmann/Getty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

In the 1970s and '80s, NYC's gave independent creators a platform on broadcast television, in the form of Manhattan Cable TV, a network that aired un-censored programs without editorial discretion, including independent variety shows, LGBTQ+ culture shows, and even pornography. Director David Shadrack Smith talks about his new documentary, ' Public Access ,' which explores this free speech experim...

The May "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the new novel from bestselling author Tom Perrotta , Ghost Town . The story follows an eighth grader named Jimmy growing up in suburban New Jersey in the 1970s. Devastated by a tragic loss, he seeks comfort where he can get it... including with an older girl who happens to own a Ouija Board. Tom Perrotta discusses the novel ahead of our May 2...