All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new Independent Lens documentary explains the Electoral College's complexities while following four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election. The film is called "One Person, One Vote?"   Director Maximina Juson  and former Colorado State Senator Polly Baca , who participated in the film, join us to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

With the traditional 'October surprise' possibly looming behind every political headline and just a month to go until voting comes to a close, Dan Harris , host of the podcast 10% Happier, shares what he's learned about mindfulness to help us cope with election anxiety. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

In the new film "The Outrun," Saoirse Ronan  stars as Rona, a young woman struggling with alcoholism. In an attempt to get sober, she returns to her home on the remote Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. The film, based on the memoir by Amy Liptrot, is in theaters Friday. Star Saoirse Ronan joins us to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Upon its release, singer-songwriter Lutalo referred to The Academy as their “first chapter” – a time capsule of the lessons they’ve learned in the last 20-something years. Lutalo joins us for a live performance ahead of their show at Brooklyn Steel tonight at 7pm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

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 political correspondent Danielle Kurtz...

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 the Latino Far Right and What I...

James Beard-nominated chef Paola Velez  pays homage to her beloved corner store in her new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store . She joins us to discuss, and take calls from listeners. Velez will be speaking tonight at Rizzoli Books and tomorrow at The Lit. Bar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Many parents worry about their kid's cellphone usage, but few have a clear view of what they're actually doing on their phones every day. A new documentary explores how phones impact the daily lives of teens in one Los Angeles high school over the course of a year. Director Lauren Greenfield  joins us to discuss "Social Studies," a new FX series that is available to stream now on Hulu. The film te...

As viewers of the HBO series "The Gilded Age" will know, there's a long important history of Free Black communities in Brooklyn. Author Prithi Kanakamedala , professor of History at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York, discusses her new book, Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough  which tells the stories of four families from...

The latest production from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames  ( "Fat Ham" ) stars Susan Kelechi Watson  in the role of Aisha, who decides to move to the struggling neighborhood she grew up in with her husband, and they renovate their new house. What unfolds is a story of gentrification, class divides, and an intense debate with her young contractor, Earl. "Good Bones"   is running at...

[REBROADCAST FROM September 4, 2024] For our series, Get Po-LIT-ical, we're reading political history books in the leadup to the election. We start with The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It , by author Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, who tells us about his research and the lessons for...

[REBROADCAST FROM September 6, 2024] In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem , Roxane Gay  examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2024] Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh  has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Es...

[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2024] In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle  joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

A new book spotlights an Afghan businessman Saad Mohseni's  efforts to bring a free press to the country after years of Taliban rule. Written alongside journalist Jenna Krajeski, Mohseni discusses founding and running Moby Group, Afghanistan’s largest independent media company. Mohseni joins us to talk about the book, Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul...

Critically acclaimed poet Cynthia Zarin  has published a new compilation, Next Day , that includes new poems and some her work over the years that has appeared in publications like The New Yorker , The New York Review of Books , and The Yale Review . Zarin discusses her relationship with poetry, her writing process, and reads for us live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

A group of 100 life-sized elephant statues, created by Indigenous Indian artists through The Coexistence Collective , have made their way to New York. The statues are meant to draw awareness to elephant conservation efforts in India and around the globe. We speak with Ruth Ganesh , co-founder of The Coexistence Collective, about the ideas behind the initiative and the process for actually crafting...

On Thursday evening, New Jersey folklore is coming to the East Village. The Devil & Daisy Dirt: a Garden State Gothic, Alt-Folk Event uses music, storytelling and puppetry to tell the story of the New Jersey Devil. Lyricist and organizer Alex Dawson , puppeteer Dan Diana , and podcaster Will Rogers , host of Guide to the Unknown preview the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

In her follow up cookbook to Snackable Bakes , author Jessie Sheehan  gives equal attention to the savory side of baking. She joins us to discuss her latest, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes 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.

In the new film, "His Three Daughters,"  three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film with star Elizabeth Olson  and writer/director Azazel Jacobs . The film is available to stream now on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

For today's Full Bio conversation, English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell  joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishi...

In the latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers , the lives of four people come together on an island in the Pacific as part of a project to create floating cities out in the ocean. Powers joins us to discuss the novel, Playground , which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize. He will be speaking with Marlon James at the New York Public Library on October 8. Hosted by Simp...

A new biographical drama, "Lee," tells the story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Director Ellen Kuras and actor Kate Winslet , who stars as Lee, discuss the film which releases in theaters this Friday, September 27. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

The alternative rock band Keane are on tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears, one of the best-selling albums in UK charts history. Bandmates and onetime schoolmates Tom Chaplin  and Tim Rice-Oxley  perform live in our studio ahead of their show tonight at Radio City Music Hall. This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell  joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and In...