All Of It with Alison Stewart
Society & Culture
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All Of It with Alison Stewart is a show about culture and its consumers.ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context.ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture.Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives and diversity of experience is what makes New York City great.ALL OF IT will be both companion for and curator of the myriad culture this city has to offer. In the words of Cristina De Rossi, anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College, London:"Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other th
Episodes
- Listening Party: Josh Groban's New Album and Tour
Singer Josh Groban discusses his new album, 'Cinematic,' and his upcoming tour, playing tracks from the record.
- NYT's List of The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
New York Times chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan joins All Of It to discuss the publication's list of the 100 best restaurants in New York City. The list encompasses a wide range of eateries, including food trucks and Michelin-starred…
- W.E.B Du Bois, Black Scholar, Civil Rights Activist, and 'American Master'
The episode discusses the documentary 'W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause' by director Rita Coburn, which covers the life of W.E.B. Du Bois, an influential scholar and civil rights activist.
- A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front,' by Wendell Berry
Nick Offerman reads Wendell Berry's poem 'Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front' on his audio series 'A Wonder Is What It Is,' sharing his reflections on the work.
- Mongolian Throat Singing with Tuvergen Band
The Chicago-based folk-fusion trio Tuvergen Band performed live, exploring their blend of American and Mongolian folk traditions and the technique of throat singing. The episode features a live studio performance.
- Maria Semple's New Novel 'Go Gentle'
Maria Semple, the bestselling novelist, discusses her latest book, "Go Gentle." The novel centers on a Stoic philosopher residing on the Upper West Side whose life takes an unexpected turn upon meeting a charismatic stranger.
- MoMA PS1 Marks 50 Years With 'Greater New York' Exhibit
The 'Greater New York 2026' exhibit celebrates MoMA PS1's 50th anniversary, showcasing over 50 artists from the New York City area. MoMA PS1 director Connie Butler and Chief Curator Ruba Katrib reflect on the museum's history and their vis…
- Tank and the Bangas' Latest Album, 'The Last Balloon'
Tank and the Bangas perform live from their album 'The Last Balloon,' which concludes their 'balloon' trilogy. The performance includes songs from this latest release.
- 50 Years of the New York Transit Museum
The New York Transit Museum, established in 1976 as part of America's bicentennial, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The museum, located in a decommissioned Brooklyn subway station, has planned events like a train parade and anniversar…
- Artist Sanford Biggers' Elaborate Labyrinth of a Show
Artist Sanford Biggers transformed Boesky Gallery into a labyrinth with his new work for the show 'The Gift of Tongues,' on display through June 13th.
- Transit Operas Celebrate the Subway Experience Through Music
The AOP-NYU Tisch Opera Lab is producing "The Transit Operas," a spring series featuring 12 short operas performed in a subway car. Professor Randall Eng, student librettist Kennen Butler, and student composer Dawson Atkin discuss the prog…
- Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas
"The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" is a documentary showcasing experiences from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Director Eugene Yi and musician DJ Rekha, featured in the film, discu…
- Hans Rosenström’s Immersive Sound Installation on Roosevelt Island
Finnish artist Hans Rosenström and curator Alina Girshovich discuss "Out of Silence," an immersive sound installation at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park. The exhibit uses layered voices and hidden speakers and is on view thr…
- Lisa Ann Walter's New Comedy Special
Abbot Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter discusses her new comedy special, "It Was an Accident," which premieres May 15 on Hulu.
- El Museo del Barrio Spotlights Influential Nuyorica Photographer of the '70s
A new exhibit at El Museo del Barrio features over 125 images by photographer Sophie Rivera, highlighting her "Latino Portrait" series which reframed the depiction of Puerto Rican New Yorkers. The exhibit, "Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures,…
- Titanique' Hits Broadway (and a Tony-Nominated Iceberg)
The Broadway musical parody "Titanique," which received four Tony nominations, is discussed by co-creator Marla Mindelle and actor Layton Williams. Mindelle is nominated for her portrayal of Celine Dion, and Williams for his role as the ic…
- A Debut Thriller Written by WNYC Host Tiffany Hanssen!
Tiffany Hanssen, a WNYC host, discusses her debut crime thriller novel, "My Name Was Gerry Sass." The novel centers on a radio host who moonlights as a hitman.
- Jon Krakauer, 30 Years After His Everest Expedition
Journalist Jon Krakauer discusses the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, where eight climbers died. He shares insights on the changes in climbing the world's highest peak since his expedition, referencing his book 'Into T…
- Mental Heath Mondays: How People with Mental Illnesses Are Influencing Reforms
Fredrick E. Vars, a law professor, discusses his book 'Through the Fire: How People with Mental Illness Are Empowering Each Other.' The book highlights the exclusion of individuals with mental illnesses in policy and legislative discussion…
- A Documentary Shadows the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team in the Leadup to the World Cup
The HBO documentary "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team" follows the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team as they prepare for the World Cup. Director Rand Getlin discusses the film, which chronicles the team'…
- Wallace Shawn's Films at Metrograph
The film series "Wallace Shawn: The Master Builder" at Metrograph honors the actor, screenwriter, and playwright. It was organized by John Early and Lucas Kane, who worked with Shawn on a new play, and is showing until May 22.
- The Best Restaurants for Kids and Parents
Writer Rachel Sugar joins Alison Stewart to discuss her New York Magazine article on the 40 best restaurants for kids and parents, with listeners sharing their own dining suggestions.
- A Journey Through the Wonderful World of Italian Cookies
Domenic Marchetti discusses her cookbook, 'Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region,' featuring recipes and stories from Italy. The episode also includes listener-shared favorite Italian cookies and bakeries.
- Your Mom's New York Story
On 'All Of It,' host Alison Stewart invites listeners to share their mothers' New York stories for Mother's Day. Von Diaz, a StoryCorps producer, discusses notable stories about moms and offers guidance on recording personal histories.
- Courtney Barnett Plays In Brooklyn
Courtney Barnett discusses her new album
- True Crime Comes to Life in the One-Man Show 'Kenrex'
Jack Holden performs 'Kenrex,' a one-man show at the Lucille Lortel Theatre that recounts the true story of Ken Rex McElroy, a man from a Missouri town who was murdered by a vigilante mob. Holden portrays over 30 characters in the play, ha…
- 'Fight Back' Turns Audience Members into Participants in an Act Up Meeting
The theatrical production "Fight Back" transforms audience members into participants by assigning them the identities of actual attendees of a March 13, 1989, ACT UP New York meeting, recreating the event. Creator David Wise and producer G…
- Debut AAPI Stories: M Lin's 'The Memory Museum'
M Lin discusses 'The Memory Museum,' her debut short story collection about millennial Chinese women in China and the diaspora, focusing on contemporary experiences and migration.
- Debut AAPI Stories: Jiyoung Han's 'Honey in the Wound'
Jiyoung Han discusses her debut novel "Honey in the Wound." The book centers on multiple generations of women possessing magical abilities in early 20th century Korea, set against the backdrop of Japanese occupation.
- Debut AAPI Stories: Davin Malasarn's 'The Outer Country'
Davin Malasarn discusses his debut novel, "The Outer Country," a story about a family divided between Thailand and the United States. Malasarn shares that the novel draws from his own life, including an experience with conversion therapy.
- The Unexpected Positive Side Effects of GLP-1s
The episode discusses the reported unexpected positive side effects of GLP-1 medications, such as alleviating chronic migraines, arthritis, and addiction. Contributing writer Julia Belluz discusses her New York Times piece on the topic, an…
- Hiss Golden Messenger Performs Live from His New Album 'I'm People'
Hiss Golden Messenger (MC Taylor) performs live from his new album, "I'm People," ahead of his North American tour.
- Full Bio: Johannes Vermeer's Masterworks
A new biography by Andrew Graham-Dixon, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, examines the life of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. The episode discusses the stories behind his renowned artworks.
- Tony Nominee Reactions with Jackson McHenry
Vulture theater critic Jackson McHenry shares his thoughts on the 2026 Tony Award nominations for Broadway musicals and plays. The episode also includes reactions from listeners about their favorite shows this year.
- Harpist Ashley Jackson Performs Live
Harpist Ashley Jackson performed live, previewing her upcoming concert at BAM on May 6 and her EP Cover Girl.
- Caring For Your Plants This Spring
Stephen Orr, former editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens, offers advice on how fluctuating spring temperatures may affect plants. He discusses his book, "The Gardener's Mindset," which features essays on his home gardens and simple…
- Full Bio: Johannes Vermeer's Biggest Patron, and his Mother-in-Law
Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, "Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found," which examines the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. The book focuses on Vermeer's primary patron and the attempts by his wealthy mother-in-law to influence h…
- 'Blue Heron' Blurs Fiction and Memory
Writer and director Sophy Romvari discusses 'Blue Heron,' her debut film about a young daughter of Hungarian immigrants on Vancouver Island and her brother's increasingly unstable behavior. The film, which draws on Romvari's own life, is n…
- Mental Health Mondays: Finding the 'Helpers' in Your Community
All Of It features director Benjamin Wagner discussing his documentary "Friends & Neighbors," which examines chronic stress and highlights individuals dedicated to community support.
- Listening Party: Mýa's Forthcoming 'Retrospect'
Singer-songwriter Mýa discusses her forthcoming album Retrospect and the music video for her single "Just a Little Bit". The album is scheduled for release on Friday, May 15.
- Full Bio: Piecing Together the Life of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer
Andrew Graham-Dixon, author of Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, discusses the Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a subject with sparse historical documentation. The discussion is part of the "Full Bio" series.
- New Doc Celebrates NYC's Weird and Wild Public Access TV Experiment
The documentary 'Public Access' examines NYC's experiment with public access television in the 1970s and '80s, which provided a platform for uncensored independent programming. Director David Shadrack Smith discusses the film, which is scr…
- Get Lit' Preview: Tom Perrotta's New Novel 'Ghost Town'
Tom Perrotta discusses his new novel, Ghost Town, the May "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection. The book follows an eighth grader in 1970s suburban New Jersey who experiences a tragic loss and seeks comfort, including from an older…
- Jane's Walks Celebrate The Humanity of Urbanism
Jane's Walk NYC, a festival honoring urbanist Jane Jacobs' humanist perspective, is previewed by Sarah Celentano and Genevieve Wagner. The event is organized by the Municipal Art Society and takes place from May 1 to May 3.
- New York During the Revolution
The 'Revolutionary New York: Then & Now' series from the Museum of the City of New York covers the Revolutionary War period in NYC, including the war years and its time as the first national capital. Co-curators Sarah Henry and Peter-Chris…
- Get Lit: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney on 'Lake Effect'
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney discusses her new novel "Lake Effect," selected as the April Get Lit book club pick. The book follows a woman
- Get Lit: Brooklyn Family Band 'Ida' Performs
Musical guests Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton, founders of the 90s Brooklyn band Ida, performed at an event with their daughter Storey Littleton. Storey has released her debut solo album.
- 'The Rocky Horror Show' Time Warps to Broadway
Director Sam Pinkleton and cast members Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Amber Gray discuss the Broadway revival of "The Rocky Horror Show," currently running at Studio 54.
- Letting the Genies of 'Aladdin' Out of the Bottle
Michael James Scott, who originated the role of the Genie in Disney's musical
- Subway Series: West Fourth Trio Plays Live in Studio 5
The West Fourth Trio performed live in the WNYC studios on All Of It with Alison Stewart to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month. The musicians discussed their experiences playing for subway commuters.