All Of It with Alison Stewart

As college students head back to campus, we take some time to revisit a difficult moment in the history of higher education--- COVID-19 and the closure of many college campuses. We're joined by Anthony Abraham Jack , faculty director of the Boston University Newbury Center and associate professor of higher education leadership at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Developm...

This month, WQXR released the final episode of its new podcast, If This Hall Could Talk, about the history of Carnegie Hall. Hosted by Broadway actress and singer Jessica Vosk , the podcast dives into different famous nights in Carnegie Hall history, from the opening performance in 1891 to Ella Fitzgerald's performances to a Civil Rights benefit concert. Vosk discusses the podcast alongside Kathle...

A desperate and damaged woman played by Naomi Harris  seeks revenge on her cheating husband by recruiting an old friend (played by Natalie Dormer ) in a murder plot. However, things don't turn out as planned. Or do they? Both actors join to discuss the new psychological thriller, "The Wasp." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Two years ago Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married, more than a decade after dating and splitting up once before. Their smiles and PDA were contagious and rooting for their romance to last. But this week J.Lo filed for divorce, leaving many to wonder, what happened? The Atlantic  staff writer Faith Hill  interviewed couples who reunited a few years ago when "Bennifer" got back together, and...

Author Julia Phillips  joins us to discuss her latest novel, Bear , which tells the story of two sisters whose lives are upended by the arrival of a bear on the remote island they call home. Julia will be speaking tonight at MyBiblioteka at 7 pm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grammy award-winning vocalist and native New Yorker Catherine Russell has just released her new album, My Ideal , a duet release with pianist Sean Mason. Ahead of her residency at Birdland next week , Russell joins us for a Listening Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the last few years, shows like "The Office," "Friends," "Girls," "Suits" and "Sex and the City" have gained new audiences as some viewers have found comfort in watching previously aired shows. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk  joins us to discuss this trend and we take calls about your favorite comfort shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

10 years ago, in response to the upcoming release of the satirical movie "The Interview,"  Sony Pictures Studios was hacked by North Korea. North Korea was angry about the film's portrayal of their leader, Kim Jong Un. The hack leaked emails, Social Security numbers, and company data, which revealed racism, misogyny, and general misbehavior within Hollywood. A new podcast from The Ringer dives int...

A new documentary investigates the disappearance and reexamines the legacy of the woman who helped people worldwide learn to type.   "Seeking Mavis Beacon” director Jazmin Renée Jones  and producer Olivia McKayla Ross  join us to discuss their exploration of the application software program released in 1987 and the woman whose face was on the package. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

The act of listening to music impacts human brains in interesting ways. It lights up our language centers, has the power to recall us to emotional memories from the past, and can even help us stay sharp, or recover from traumatic events. A new book called I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine  from neurologist and musician Dr. Daniel Levitin  explores the link between music and brain...

For a special weekend bonus, we present the full conversation with author Brad Gooch about his new biography, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring . He joined us for an extensive interview about the groundbreaking graffiti artist, his childhood, time in New York, and death from HIV. The conversation is part of our ongoing series Full Bio.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Comedian and songsmith Tim Minchin returns for his first solo tour in North America in over a decade, with stops at the Town Hall on August 25 and 26. "An Unfunny* Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano" draws on his latest album, Apart Together, as well as music from his Broadway musicals "Matilda" and "Groundhog Day," and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

The new film "Strange Darling" challenges everything you think you might know about a serial killer story. Joining us to discuss is writer and director JT Mollner and Giovanni Ribisi , an actor who is making his debut as a cinematographer for this film. "Strange Darling" is in theaters this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

New Yorkers have a variety of songs to chose from as 'anthems' for the place they live. But just a few seem to have broken through to 'iconic' territory, including New York, New York, Empire State Of Mind and its predecessor, New York State Of Mind. So, today, All Of It producer Simon Close talked our other favorite songs about New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Listeners and Team All Of It share their weekend plans to help crowdsource some ways for locals in our listening area to make the most of their days off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vegan chef Charity Morgan catered Miley Cyrus’s wedding and runs a plant-based meal prep business for NFL athletes and celebrities. Now, she’s got a new HBO special out today called “Unbelievably Vegan,” in which she helps a restaurant develop menu items for folks who avoid animal products. She talks about some of her techniques, and how she goes about convincing meat lovers to give vegan food a c...

[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 27, 2024] In the play "N/A," Holland Taylor  stars as N, a longtime Democratic Representative and former Speaker of the House, who spars with A, played by Ana Villafañe . A is an ambitious and progressive newly elected Representative from New York, who thinks it's time for a new generation to take control. The play follows their career trajectories, and their lengthy debates...

Inspired by the book by historian Donald Bogle, a new four-part docuseries reveals the stories of Black actors, writers, directors, and producers in Hollywood from the silent era through "Black Panther." Director Justin Simien joins us to discuss "Hollywood Black" now available on MGM+. *This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

One day over a decade ago, photographer Andrew Garn looked at a pigeon -- really LOOKED at one -- and was stunned. The iridescent feathers. The fan-like sweep of their wings. Their luminous eyes. He realized he would never look at them the same way again and began photographing them. Then he started volunteering for a bird rescue organization and really got to know them. He joins us to discuss his...

In the new thriller "Blink Twice,"  a mysterious billionaire invites a group of friends to a tropical weekend getaway where things are not what they seem. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Zoë Kravitz , who discusses the movie and her process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our own producer Kate Hinds is taking a staycation next week, and she wants advice for what to do. To give us some recommendations, we're joined  Lonely Planet digital editorial director Laura Motta , and want your ideas too! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch , author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring , a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn about his final works and his tragic death from AIDS at the age of 31. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Did you know that teeth are a key reason for vertebrate dominance in the animal kingdom? Zoologist Bill Schutt  tackles the science of teeth in his new book, Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth , from Hagfish to Humans . He joins us to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a new dramatic comedy, a cantor, played by Jason Schwartzman , experiences a crisis of faith but finds a new sense of purpose when his grade school music teacher, played by Carol Kane , becomes his adult bat mitzvah student. Schwartzman and Kane join us alongside filmmaker Nathan Silver  to discuss the film, "Between the Temples"   which is in theaters nationwide this Friday, August 23. Hosted...

We only have a few weeks left in our Summer Reading Challenge, so we thought we would give you some inspiration for books to read in the category "a book about or set in New York." Producer Jordan Lauf  joins us to recommend some of the best New York books, and we take your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...