All Of It with Alison Stewart

Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life , written by author David Greenberg . Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the U.S Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day One, we learn more about the early life of John Lewis, growing up in rural Alabama and...

Today, Fox News has become one of the top cable news networks, however, this was not the case 25 years ago. In the 10th season of Slate's Slow Burn podcast , host Josh Levin  revisits the moment between 2000 and 2004 when Fox News first surged to power through interviews with former hosts, reporters, producers, opponents, and Fox’s victims. Levin joins us to discuss this season and take calls from...

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 1, 2024] Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory rhetoric about South America and undocumented immigrants. A new book explores why so many more Latino voters have been drawn to far-right movements. Author and journalist Paola Ramos joins us to discuss her new book, Defectors: The Rise of...

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2024] The QAnon conspiracy theory has taken hold of many Americans in the last few years, many of whom truly believe there is a cabal of pedophiles running the country, and Donald Trump is the only one who can stop them. A new book investigates how QAnon has torn some families apart. Author Jesselyn Cook  joins us to discuss The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of...

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 1, 2024] Recent polls show young men leaning towards voting for Trump/Vance this November. In an apparent effort to boost their chances, the former president and his veep nominee have been booking appearances within the "manosphere," a term used to refer to a loose collection of websites, podcasts, and influencers associated with men's issues and, often, misogyny. NPR politi...

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2024] 18-year-old Jackson Reffitt  made national news for his decision to turn his father in to the FBI for his role in the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. A new play dramatizes the investigation and resulting trial, using the words from statements, evidence, and court transcripts. Reffitt joins us to discuss, alongside the play's creator and director Stephen Sachs , and...

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 3, 2024] Before Roe v. Wade, Dr. Curtis Boyd  decided to dedicate his career to providing safe, but illegal, abortions in Texas and New Mexico. It was at one of those clinics that he met his wife, Glenna Halverson-Boyd , who became a counselor to women seeking an abortion. The couple write about their decades of providing abortion care and advocacy in their new memoir, We Ch...

Today we try to answer the ever evolving yet age old question: Where's the best bagel in New York? For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, we tackle this question with Becky Hughes  from the New York Times and discuss her recent article, "The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now," as well as other debates like, to toast or not to toast? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 16, 2023] The NYC Marathon is this Sunday, so we revisit a conversation about running, no matter what your fitness level is. Slow AF Run Club founder Martinus Evans . Inspired by his own journey with running, Evans now has a book titled Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

The Barbizon Hotel was a place of freedom and upward mobility for many ambitious young women in the 20th century, including women like Sylvia Plath and Grace Kelly. The debut novel from former Dear Prudence advice columnist Daniel Lavery  tells the story of people working and living at a similar kind of hotel. Lavery joins us to discuss the book Women's Hotel . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

“Luther: Never Too Much,” is a new documentary that chronicles the life of the late singer Luther Vandross, from his days as a regular on Sesame Street to his Grammy-award winning solo career. We’re joined by two of his long time collaborators, vocalist and songwriter Fonzi Thornton and musician Marcus Miller as well as the film’s director, Dawn Porter . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Tracing her family’s story from her grandfather’s birth in Belarus and emigration to Tel Aviv—where she was born—artist and writer Maira Kalman  considers her unique family history, and the relationship between recollection, regret, happiness, and heritage in her new book, Still Life With Remorse .   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

When MF DOOM passed away suddenly in 2020, the music world grieved for one of the most legendary and mysterious rappers in the genre. DOOM, who grew up on Long Island, was known for performing in a mask, concealing his identity, and creating multiple cult-classic underground albums like Operation: Doomsday, Madvillainy, and MM..FOOD. Journalist S.H. Fernando Jr.  has written a new biography of the...

In the new true crime documentary “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,” Director Erin Lee Carr investigates the 15 years long scam that has ensnared pop star Tegan Quin. Carr joins to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's horror masterpiece, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."  The iconic slasher film broke new ground in horror cinema and became a primary influence for many of the filmmakers that followed, most recently Ti West's popular film "X."   We discuss the legacy of the film, and take calls, with Erik Piepenburg , who writes a monthly horror column for the Ne...

Happy Halloween! American writers, artists, and filmmakers have had an interest in the spooky and macabre for centuries. A new book traces that history and the role horror has played in American culture from the Salem witch trials to today. Author and Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber  joins us to discuss, American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and Beyond . Hosted by Simple...

[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2024] The Trump campaign continues to face backlash after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist jokes about Puerto Rico at a rally at Madison Square Garden last Sunday. We take some time to reflect on the history of the island, and the circumstances that led so many Puerto Ricans to move to New York City. Author Jorell Meléndez-Badillo joins us to discuss his new book,...

With Halloween looming and costumed kids preparing to demand sugary treats from their neighbors, Jackie Peiser , retail reporter for the Washington Post , discusses the latest trends in the candy industry, including the impact of climate change on chocolate prices, and why gummy products are becoming more popular. Plus, listeners call in to share what they love about their favorite candies. Hosted...

Earlier this month, New York-based alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger Immanuel Wilkins  released his second album, Blues Blood. Wilkins returns to All Of It to talk about the album and perform live with his quartet, which features Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

In the new book, Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love , linguist Julie Sedivy  traces her interest in communication through the lifecycle of language learning and loss—how kids first encounter it, how our speech diminishes in old age, and everything in between. Sedivy joins us and takes calls from listeners about their personal experiences with language. You can read more about Alison's own story...

Before she died tragically young of cancer, author Rebecca Godfrey was working on a novel about the life of Peggy Guggenheim, famous art collector. Godfrey asked her friend, fellow author Leslie Jamison , to finish the novel after her death. Jamison discusses the novel, Peggy , and the complications and challenges of finishing a dear friend's work. Jamison will be speaking tomorrow night at The Ce...

The new series "Agatha All Along," a spinoff of the Marvel universe's "WandaVision," is a dark comedy that follows the titular occultist, played by Kathryn Hahn, as she attempts to reassemble her coven, which includes the sorceress Jennifer Kale, played by Sasheer Zamata , who joins All Of It to discuss the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

In 2022, vocalist Dawn Richard  and musician Spencer Zahn released their first collaborative album, Pigments. Now, the duo returns with their latest project, Quiet in a World Full of Noise , which Paper Magazine calls "melancholy." Richard and Zahn join us in studio to discuss the new album which is out now before performing at National Sawdust in Brooklyn tonight and tomorrow. Hosted by Simplecas...

Kenneth Branagh , perhaps the world's most celebrated living Shakespearean actor, discusses starring as King Lear in the new production at the Shed running through December 15. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

126 years ago next month, a massacre was carried out against Black citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, in what would become the only successful coup d'etat in American history. The film "American Coup: Wilmington 1898"  documents the history and consequences of that massacre. The documentary premieres on PBS on November 12. Filmmakers Yoruba Richen  and Brad Lichtenstein  join us. Hosted by Si...