All Of It with Alison Stewart

NYT-bestselling author and comedian Rob Anderson 's latest show explores some of the most influential television, movies, and pop culture of the 1990s. He talks about his career and his show Thursday evening at The Town Hall . Photo by Varun Mummadi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new documentary " The Chaplain & the Doctor " spotlights the relationship between Betty Clark , a chaplain working at The Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, and her colleague Dr. Jessica Zitter . The film follows their work together to try and combat implicit bias and racism in medicine. Clark and Dr. Zitter discuss the film, which premieres April 23 at the Angelika Film Center and will run...

The popular children's musician and cowboy Hopalong Andrew (Andrew Vladeck) performs all around New York City. Today, he performs live for the children attending WNYC's Bring Your Kid to Work Day, and discusses how he went from being a park ranger in Central Park to a successful children's musician . Photo by Bernie DeChant Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

The Ramones released their debut self-titled album 50 years ago today. Craig Leon , who produced  the album, and John Holmstrom , founding editor of Punk Magazine and illustrator for some of the band's album covers, discuss the impact of the album and the band, and listeners call in to share their reflections. Leon and Holmstrom will participate in an anniversary celebration Thursday evening organ...

This Earth Day, take stock of the state of the planet, and what the current trajectory of climate change suggests about its future. Michael J. Coren , climate advice columnist for the Washington Post , shares how the latest climate news could impact communities, and how individuals can make choices that help connect them to the environment. Photo by Reid Wiseman/NASA via Getty Images Hosted by Sim...

The Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition is celebrating its 30th year. The contest, run by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, asks residential blocks, commercial blocks, and community gardens to work together to improve their greenspace. Awards are handed out for Best Street Tree Beds, Best Window Box, Best Community Garden Streetscape, and more. Applications are open through May. Jibreel Cooper , com...

A new five-part documentary series follows former drug dealer turned entrepreneur Coss Marte as he builds CONBODY, a New York City gym which employs formerly incarcerated people to combat recidivism. Marte and director Debra Granik discuss " Conbody vs Everybody ," available to stream on The Criterion Channel May 1. A new five-part documentary series follows former drug dealer turned entrepreneur...

Director Pete Ohs has said he makes movies the same way he did in high school, with everyone playing a part in the writing, acting, and filming. In his new film " Erupcja ," those collaborators include Charli XCX and Jeremy O. Harris , in a story about a young woman who meets up with a perennial fling while on a romantic trip to Warsaw with her boyfriend, who plans to propose. Ohs and Harris discu...

The new documentary " Maintenance Artist " tells the story of public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, the first New York City Sanitation Department artist-in-residence, a title she still holds today. Ukeles used her position in the 1970s to make public statements about essential workers and about feminism. Director Toby Perl Freilich discusses the film, and how Ukeles has been using her position in...

A new exhibit at The Drawing Center spotlights the work of Ceija Stojka, a Roma artist and Holocaust survivor who did not begin making art until the 1990s, when she was in her mid 50s. Laura Hoptman , executive director of The Drawing Center, discusses the exhibit " Ceija Stojka: Making Visible ," open through June 7. Untitled, 05/01/2006, Acrylic on cardboard; Photo by Diego Castellano Cano Hoste...

From April 29 to May 3, Powerhouse Arts will play host to ' CONDUCTOR: Art Fair of the Global Majority ,' an art show spotlighting artists and galleries across Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Indigenous Nations. Eric Shiner , president of Powerhouse Arts, provides a preview of the art fair. Photo by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

[REBROADCAST FROM March 31, 2026] The therapeutic comedy-drama "Shrinking" is nearing the end of its third season on Apple TV+. Actor  Luke Tennie,  who plays Sean, a patient struggling with anger management issues, discusses his work this season and his recent work on "The Pitt" and "Abbott Elementary." Image courtesy of Apple TV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

In the new Broadway revival of the controversial 1925 Noël Coward play " Fallen Angels ," Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara star as two upper class women who have had an affair with the same man. Byrne and O'Hara discuss the comedic play. Photo by Joan Marcus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Among the most popular baked goods is the classic chocolate chip cookie. One of the things that makes it so special is how beautifully it lends itself to adaptation. Journalist, baker and podcast host Marissa Rothkopf Bates shares insights from her cookbook, The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies . She'll discuss the cookie's often misunderstood history, how to bake the type of chocolate chip c...

It's been five years since cannabis was legalized in New York. How is the industry doing, and how has legalization reshaped the city, the justice system, and the lifestyles of New Yorkers? Ashley Southall , a reporter for the New York Times who covers weed legalization , checks in on the state of marijuana in NYC. Plus, listeners share their thoughts and opinions on legalization. Photo by Deb Cohn...

The latest novel from Xochitl Gonzalez explores the gentrification of Fort Greene in 2007 through the eyes of one character, Alicia, who is presented with different versions of the American Dream as new people begin to move into the neighborhood. Gonzalez discusses her new book, Last Night in Brooklyn , out April 21. Gonzalez will be speaking at the Brooklyn Public Library on April 20. Cover art c...

For his new book American Men , journalist Jordan Ritter Conn spent four years chronicling the lives of four different men struggling with various aspects of their masculine identity, grappling with violent tendencies, trauma from their past, addictive behavior, gender identity and sexuality, and more. The book explores how American men are navigating the lessons they've been taught about masculin...

The stars of the Broadway musical 'Ragtime' join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Joshua Henry , Caissie Levy , Brandon Uranowitz , Nichelle Lewis , Ben Levi Ross , and Shaina Taub perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into one of the largest casts on Broadway. Director Lear deBessonet shares his experiences directing the production. This event is part of All Of It's Bro...

[REBROADCAST FROM February 27, 2026] "Bigfoot! A New Musical" is a new musical comedy about small town rumors, conspiracy theories, and of course giant, hairy creatures. Amber Ruffin , who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the show, discusses the show alongside actors Crystal Lucas Perry , who plays Bigfoot's mom, Francine and Grey Henson in the role of Bigfoot. "Bigfoot! A New Musical" runs t...

For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, author, and Nick's personal hero: Wendell Berry. In four short installments, released every Friday throughout April, Nick reads a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections. P...

[REBROADCAST FROM March 25, 2026] "Mexodus," the musical about the Underground Railroad that lead south to Mexico, has returned to the Off-Broadway stage. Stars and creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson return to WNYC to discuss the show, and perform songs live in our studio. 'Mexodous' is the most-nominated production at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards. Photo by Thomas Mundell Hosted by Sim...

Actor Patrick Ball stars in "The Pitt" as Dr. Langdon, a doctor who has just returned to the ER after attending a rehab program for drug abuse. But not everyone is happy Dr. Langdon has returned, particularly Dr. Santos, who caught him stealing drugs from the hospital. Ball discusses his role in Season 2 ahead of the season finale, airing tonight on HBO. In the segment following this conversation,...

In the new Broadway play " Becky Shaw ," a blind date goes disastrously wrong, spinning out into unexpected consequences for a whole group of interconnected people. Actors Patrick Ball   (still with us from the previous conversation about "The Pitt") and Madeline Brewer discuss starring in the show, running now at the Helen Hayes Theater. Photo by Marc J. Franklin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

On April 18, Green-Wood Cemetery is opening Green-House, a new welcome and educational center that expands on the Weir Greenhouse, build in 1895. To mark the opening, the Cemetery commissioned Brooklyn artist Jean Shin to create two new installations : 'Offering,' an earthwork that will transform old cemetery trees into a meadow of flowers, and 'Celadon Landscape,' the debut exhibit at Green-House...

It took author and Princeton professor Rhae Lynn Barnes 20 years of dedicated research to complete her new comprehensive history of blackface in American culture, Barnes discusses her book, Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment , in which she which argues that blackface was a widespread practice in entertainment, not a niche one. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by S...