All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new exhibition at the Whitney opening tomorrow 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, 2025. This segment is guest-hoste...

Marc Rebillet , also known as Loop Daddy on the internet, is known for his viral, catchy, and improvisational videos he makes of himself making music with keyboards and beat machines. In the midst of his world tour, and after he released his first ever studio recorded song, "Vibes Alright," Rebillet drops by the studio to preview his September 26-29 residency at the Blue Note. This segment is gues...

Grammy-award winning artist Lalah Hathaway joins us ahead of her Town Hall show on Wednesday, as part of her tour following the release of her new album, VANTABLACK , which includes features from Common, WILLOW, Michael McDonald, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the work of Black artist Elizabeth Catlett, featuring over 200 works of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Curators Catherine Morris and  Dalila Scruggs discuss Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies , on view through January 19, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

All Of It's 'Get Lit' producer Jordan Lauf talks about some of the most exciting new books coming soon to a shelf near you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Peter Heller's  new novel, two friends emerge from a camping trip in Northern Maine to find the state has seceded and the country is in a civil war. He joins us to discuss Burn . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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...

[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2024] In honor of the 100th birthday of writer and activist James Baldwin, The New York Public Library will present two exhibitions; James Baldwin: Mountain to Fire  at the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures and JIMMY! God’s Black Revolutionary Mouth . The respective curators of both shows, Charles Cuykendall Carter , assistant curator of the...

[REBROADCAST FROM June 19, 2024] Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. It's the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary legislator. Co-curators Dr. Zinga Fraser , assistant professor in the Africana Studies Department and Women's and Gender Studies Program and director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on...

As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia.  La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a huge impact on how our city looks and moves today. H...

As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia.  La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a huge impact on how our city looks and moves today. H...

A new series introduces viewers to the bodega cats of New York City. Actor, comedian and producer Michelladonna joins us to discuss her show, "Shop Cats" and we take calls about your favorite local store cat.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This month, UK band The Heavy Heavy released their debut album, One of a Kind . While the band is in New York, members Will Turner  and Georgie Fuller  join us for a Listening Party and to talk about the album recording process, their tour in America, and how they've grown as a band since we spoke with them last year. The Heavy Heavy are playing at Music Hall of Williamsburg on September 21. Hoste...

Chocolate as a baking ingredient is both decadent and delicate. Pastry chef Michelle Song  shares tips and recipes from her new cookbook, Chocolate Lover . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 our collection and use of personal da...

A new coming-of-age tale follows a 16-year-old girl who ditches the modern world to live in the wilderness. The series is titled, "Penelope." Actor Mark Duplass , who co-wrote and produced the series, discusses the show ahead of its premiere on Netflix next Tuesday, September 24. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

The new film "In the Summers" stars reggaetón artist Residente as Vicente, a troubled but brilliant man whose two daughters come visit him every summer. As they grow older, their relationship with their father becomes more and more complicated. Writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza joins us to discuss the film, her debut feature, which premieres in theaters Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Author and New Yorker  contributing writer Ian Frazier  has written a new cultural and social history of the Boogie Down Bronx. Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough   was written over a fifteen-year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusses what he discovered during his walks and what...

A new podcast dives into the history of the New York Police Department. Peabody Award-winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika  joins us to discuss hosting, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Then, Bahar Ostadan WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering the NYPD and public safety, outlines the latest headlines involving the NYPD, and the state of the city's law enforcement today. Hosted by...

In 1998, Flushing Town Hall published the first edition of the Queens Jazz Trail Map, which documents key locations from around the borough where Jazz history was made. Now that it's been adapted into an interactive digital map, Flushing Town Hall’s jazz producer Clyde Bullard , and jazz historian and scholar Ben Young , who helped with the update, talk about recent additions, how to use the map f...

Jeremy Salamon , owner and chef of Agi's Counter in Brooklyn, discusses his new cookbook, Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In her new memoir, pop singer-songwriter Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, whose breakout hit is "Leave (Get Out)," writes about her life growing up with parents who battled both addictions and depression, signing a major recording deal at just 12, and facing the subsequent legal battle with her formal label. She joins us to discuss the book, Over the Influence: A Memoir  on publication day. Hosted by Simpl...

We spend the hour diving deep into the history of brain surgery, from the earliest days, to lobotomies, to the new cutting-edge research into minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz , attending neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss his new book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

A new series dramatizes the infamous 2019 televised interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The journalist who interviewed the Prince, Emily Maitlis , joins us alongside Ruth Wilson , who plays her in the new Prime series "A Very Royal Scandal," which premieres on Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

What's your favorite storefront in Brooklyn? A new book of illustrations and writing pays homage to some of the most beloved stores around Brooklyn. Artist Joel Holland  and writer David Dodge  join us to discuss their new book, Brooklyn Storefronts: Illustrations of the Iconic NYC Borough's Best-Loved Spots , and we take your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...