All Of It with Alison Stewart

A new film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of New York City psychics. Director Lana Wilson  joins us to discuss her documentary, " Look Into My Eyes"  which releases in theaters Friday, September 6.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EGOT winning musician John Legend  has just released his debut family album, My Favorite Dream, produced with Sufjan Stevens. The album also features contributions from Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen and children Luna and Miles. Legend is with us in studio for a Listening Party.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

[Rebroadcast from September 13, 2023] Zadie Smith joins us to discuss her new historical novel, The Fraud, which follows a white woman and a formerly enslaved Black man whose lives intersect as a result of a British court case in which a butcher claims he is the long-lost relative of a dead baronet, and should receive his fortune. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Cookbook author, cooking instructor, and "Top Chef" competitor Nini Nguyen  joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Đặc Biệt: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook . Nguyen has a number of events in NYC: September 4, a collaborative dinner at Strange Delight September 5, a signing and discussion at Yu & Me books September 6, a cocktail demo and signing at Big Night September 7, a signing at Union Squ...

The latest novel from author Danzy Senna  tells the story of a struggling novelist who seems to land a dream deal with a big streaming network. But as she works with a bigtime producer to develop the "Jackie Robinson of biracial comedies," things start to go horribly wrong. Senna joins us to discuss her novel, Colored Television . Senna will be speaking with Jennifer Egan at the Center for Fiction...

In 1924 a young Armenian painter changed his name and moved to New York. Arshile Gorky: New York City , features paintings and drawings never seen before by a seminal artist of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibit is on view today through November 2, and Saskia Spender , president of the Arshile Gorky Foundation and Cosima Spender , director, producer, and writer of the documentary, "Without Gorky,...

Michelle Collins  offers song and comedy in her new tour, The Big Natural , this fall. She's playing two dates at 54 Below on September 5 and 7, and Collins joins us for a preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are coming towards the end of the busy season in New York's rental market. Lots of new leases have just been signed, which means important apartment decorating choices are now to be made. But what are some tips to not only agree on the aesthetic of your apartment design with a roommate or partner, but doing so on a budget? Lauren Phillips , Better Homes and Gardens associate editorial director,...

Today we are launching our series, Get Political, where we'll read 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 our politics to...

Brian Rashad Fuller  is an educator and associate provost at The New School who believes that education in America needs reform to better serve its black students. That is based on his experience as a child growing in South Carolina public schools, and as an administrator in public school systems. As the school year begins this week, Fuller discusses his ideas for reforming our education system fo...

From numerical digits, to mysterious graphs and equations, to abstractions like imaginary numbers, math can feel inaccessible, confounding and even like a foreign language to many. Math teacher Ben Orlin , self-proclaimed “math apologist” and bestselling author of Math with Bad Drawings , shares insights from his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language , and takes...

[REBROADCAST FROM August 5, 2024] Edward C. Moore was a silversmith responsible for solidifying the reputation of Tiffany & Co. as one of the most elite metalworking companies in the world. Some of the pieces made under his direction, along with more than 180 objects from his own personal collection, are on display now at the Met. Curator Medill Higgins Harvey  joins us to discuss, Collecting Insp...

[REBROADCAST FROM July 23, 2024] Bronx-born artist and photographer Lyle Ashton Harris  joins us to discuss the new exhibit of his work currently on view at the Queens Museum. Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love  is running through September 22. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2024] New York City photographer Vivian Maier was an unknown talent in her lifetime, and worked as a nanny around the city. After her death, thousands of her photographers were discovered, and she became known as a real talent in the art world. A new exhibit at Fotografiska represents the first major retrospective of her work in the United States. Anne Morin , curator of...

[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2024] The latest exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute brings (note: not all pieces are old or historical) pieces of fashion to life through innovative techniques, including holograms. Andrew Bolton , curator in charge of The Costume Institute, joins us to discuss Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion , on view now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through September 2....

Throughout this month, you've heard our newsroom broadcast its "community champion" story series on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. WNYC Community Partnerships editor George Bodarky  discusses the series, what it means to be a community champion, and take your calls.   If you live in the NYC metro-area and want to nominate your own 'community champion,' email your nomination to yourvoic...

15 years after the breakup of British rock band Oasis, the group has announced a reunion tour. Producer Simon Close talks about other possible musical reunions and we from listeners about who they'd like to see play together again. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Looking for a great last-minute day trip for Labor Day weekend? History buffs should head to the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, the only Presidential Library in the country that was actually used by a sitting President during their time in office. We're joined by the Library and Museum's director, William A. Harris , who will tell us more about the museum's collection, the creat...

Today we bid farewell to Kousha Navidar , who has helmed the temporary host chair here at All of It. To celebrate an incredible six months with Kousha, we reflect on some of the show's favorites moments, plus we ask listeners what they're celebrating. Keep up with Kousha at his website , or his Instagram . Listen to some of Kousha's previous conversations featured in this conversation: Julia Louis...

The new FX comedy series "English Teacher" follows a high school educator in Austin as he attempts to connect with his students, and his colleagues, in a tumultuous political and social time. Creator and star Brian Jordan Alvarez  joins us alongside co-writer Stephanie Koenig  to discuss the series, which premieres on FX and Hulu on September 2. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar Hoste...

Bubble tea or Boba is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. Fast forward a couple decades, and the drink known for its signature chewy tapioca balls are all the craze. To discuss the city's best bubble tea shops is Gabe Bergado , staff editor at The Infatuation . Plus we take calls from listeners about their favorites. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar Hosted...

With our first-ever All Of It Summer Reading Challenge coming to a close, we open the phones to our readers-- what's the best book you read for the Challenge? We're joined by producer Jordan Lauf who will share some of the responses we've gotten from readers already, plus take some of your recommendations. Finished the Challenge? Click here to record your reads and receive a prize! This segment is...

Acclaimed poet Danez Smith joins us to discuss their new collection, Bluff , which uses poetry and mixed-media art to reflect on their experience of 2020 in Minneapolis in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 7, 2023]  "BAMA RUSH"  follows students at the University of Alabama as they rush sororities, a legendary and rigorous process. The film looks at the lengths people will go to fit in, including director  Rachel Fleit ' s own story as a woman with alopecia.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

When Joy Neumeyer was a graduate student at Berkeley, she found herself in a physically abusive romantic relationship with a fellow student. That relationship leads her to leave campus, and attempt to pursue a Title IX case against her ex. But many felt that it was her boyfriend who was the real victim. Neumeyer recounts her experience, and the pitfalls of Title IX, in her new memoir A Survivor's...