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ALL OF IT 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 things."
...In other words, ALL OF IT.
Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
When Afropunk Festival founder James Spooner was still a teenager, he arrived in New York City in the 1990s and quickly became enmeshed in the punk scene. But as a Black kid in a majority-white space, he often didn't feel welcome. Thus launched his life's mission to create more inclusive spaces for punk fans, and the creation of his celebrated documentary "Afro-Punk." Spooner discusses his new memoir recounting this journey, It Starts With Anger: A Punk Beginning. An AFROPUNK Ending.
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Sam Roberts is the longtime obituary reporter for The New York Times, a job that requires writing mini-biographies with speed and accuracy. Roberts discusses his new book about that art, Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 25, 2026] A new documentary from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson explores the musical origins and lasting cultural impact of Earth, Wind & Fire. Questlove discusses "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" which is streaming on HBO Max.
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival: Ralph Johnson, B. David Whitworth, and Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire perform onstage at the "Earth, Wind & Fire" Opening Night Premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at Beacon Theatre on June 03, 2026 in New York City.
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[REBROADCAST FROM February 12, 2026] Founded in 1967, the American Basketball League stood in contrast to the NBA with a looser, flashier, more entertaining approach to the game. It produced superstars, especially Julius Irving, aka "Dr. J" before merging with the NBA in 1976. "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association," a new docuseries executive produced by Julius Irving about the league debuts tonight on Amazon Prime. Director, Kenan Kamwalla Holley talks about making the comprehensive series.
Photo via Bettmann/Getty Images: Milwaukee Bucks center Lew Alcindor, making his debut in the National Basketball Association, used the head of Detroit Piston #20 Otto Moore for leverage as he shoots a basket in the Bucks-Pistons game. Bucks #50 Len Chappell watches.
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[REBROADCAST FROM July 17, 2025] The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of Long Island's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the project, which premieres episode one Friday evening on HBO and HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances.
Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns via Getty Images: Billy Joel performs live on stage during his 1980 US tour
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 26, 2021] Author and podcast host Julia Sweig discusses her book, Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight, as well as her podcast, ‘In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson,’ which draws on over 123 hours of Johnson’s audio diaries, many of them unheard until now.
Photo by Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images: Portrait Of Lady Bird Johnson Among Wildflowers In Texas Hill Country.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 25, 2026] 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 Broadway on the Radio series.
Photo by Zach Gottehrer-Cohen/WNYC
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The new film "Late Fame" follows a New York City poet named Ed Saxberger (played by Willem Dafoe) who was working in relative obscurity until a group of young people become obsessed with his work. Director Kent Jones and actors Dafoe and Edmund Donovan discuss the film, in theaters August 7.
Still courtesy of Magnolia Pictures: A scene from LATE FAME.
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Director Jane Schoenbrun's third feature film, “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” follows a young filmmaker, played by Hannah Einbeinder, tasked with reviving a dated -- and problematic -- slasher series, Camp Miasma. Schoenbrun's and Einbeinder discuss the film, the history of homophobic and transphobic messaging in horror, and what it's like to make a queer slasher movie.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 22, 2026] 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 discuss the film.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 16, 2026] The new movie "The Invite" shows a dinner party gone sideways when a couple struggling in their marriage invites their upstairs neighbors over for a meal. Co-writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack discuss the film.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 17, 2026] John Early makes his directorial debut and stars as a food influencer in the new film "Maddie's Secret." Early talks about the film.
Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures: John Early in MADDIE’S SECRET, a Magnolia Pictures film.
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Raúl Esparza stars as Leontes in the new Shakespeare in the Park production of "The Winter's Tale," alongside Lily Rabe (Hermione), Isabela Ferrer (Perdita) and Daniel Kyri (Florizel). All four actors discuss the play, running at the Delacorte Theater through August 23.
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The new film "Tony" follows a young Anthony Bourdain as he spends one memorable summer working under the mentorship of a chef in Cape Cod. Actor Dominic Sessa discusses his role as Bourdain in the film, in theaters August 7.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2026] Tank and the Bangas performs a few songs live from their latest album, The Last Balloon, which marks the final chapter in their balloon trilogy, following Green Balloon and Red Balloon.
Cover art courtesy of Verve Records
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 20, 2026] Minneapolis rapper Dessa performed live in studio ahead of a local concert held back in March.
Photo by Athel Rogers, courtesy of the artist
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his latest album, JIMMY.
Photo by Tyler Krippaehne
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You see them while walking on the Lower East Side. You see them on the L train. Perhaps you even see them at work. Jorts are back. Is that a good thing? WNYC/Gothamist culture reporter Sonia Rao discusses her reporting on the phenomenon for our "small stakes, big opinions" debate series.
Photo by Rafael Rios for Gothamist
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The new documentary short “YU & ME” follows Lucy Yu, the owner of Yu & Me Books, as she rebuilds her Chinatown bookstore with the help of her community following a fire. Yu and filmmaker Esther Chan discuss the short, which makes its New York premiere at the Asian American International Film Festival this Friday.
Photo by user Horizon206 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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The "Summer in the City" series continues in the most iconic borough yet: Manhattan, with its towering skyscrapers and densely populated streets. Alexa Weiser, author of the Substack newsletter "City Happenings," offers tips on how to discover the city's most charming and discrete corners.
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images: People relax at a man-made beach during a heat wave in Manhattan on July 02, 2026, in New York City.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 2, 2026] Celebrated author and bookstore owner Ann Patchett discusses her latest novel, Whistler, which tells the story of a woman and her old step-father who reconnect many years after the events that separated them.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 25, 2026 ] Maggie O'Farrell, the celebrated author of "Hamnet," discusses her new novel, Land. The story follows an Irish family in the wake of the potato famine.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 20, 2026] 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 book, Last Night in Brooklyn.
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What are some of the best books about or set in New York City? Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her recommendations in this annual Summer Reading Challenge category. Plus, listeners share their favorite New York books. Finished the Summer Reading Challenge already? Click here to register for your prize!
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The artist Betye Saar died last week at the age of 99, just days before her 100th birthday. Saar was famously a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and was known for repurposing found objects that depict harmful Black stereotypes, including ceramic "mammies" she repurposed into sculptures that transform and subvert their original racism. Jane Carpenter-Rock, acting director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, who wrote her dissertation on Saar's work, discusses the legacy of Betye Saar.
Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images: Portrait of American artist Betye Saar, 1980s.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2026 ] In the show "Bait," Riz Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a London actor who might be on the brink of landing a role as the new James Bond... when the public finds out that the new Bond might be an actor of color, stirring up controversy. Ahmed discusses the series, which he also created and produced. "Bait" premieres on March 25 on Prime Video.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 15, 2026 ] The fifth and final season of the beloved dramedy "The Bear" premieres on June 25. Lionel Boyce, who stars as pastry chef Marcus, discusses the final season of the show, which follows Marcus and the rest of the staff as they try to prevent the restaurant from going under.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 26, 2026] The second season of the Hulu series "Paradise" shows us what remains of the world outside the bunker. Sinatra, played by Juliane Nicholson, remains in charge of the city underground, which is threatened by the arrival a group of travelers lead by Link, played by Thomas Doherty. Nicholson and Doherty discuss the latest season of "Paradise," streaming now on Hulu.
Still courtesy of Hulu: Julianne Nicholson in "Paradise"
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 21, 2026] The stars of Broadway's nine-time Tony-nominated musical ‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ join All Of It with Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Enjoy live performances from the show's stars, including André de Shields and Tempress Chastity Moore, and hear from co-directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston as well as co-choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons about bringing ballroom to Broadway in this celebrated revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 2023] For our March 2023 Full Bio selection, we focused on political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm. We discussed her life and legacy with Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the biography, Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics.
Photo by Leif Skoogfors/Corbis via Getty Images: Democratic Representative Shirley Chisholm speaks at a U.S. military base during a tour exploring racism in the armed forces. Chisholm was elected to Congress in 1968 and was the first African-American woman ever to serve as a U.S. Representative.
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25 years ago, the New York band The Strokes released their debut album, Is This It. For the next installment of the series Silver Liner Notes, author Steven Hyden discusses the anniversary of the album, and previews his new book Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of the Strokes (and Rock ‘n’ Roll).
Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage: The Strokes during The Strokes In Concert at The Vanderbilt at The Vanderbilt in New York City, New York, United States.
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Dominican-Italian artist YEИDRY discusses her forthcoming debut album, Como Agua, and showcases her genre-blending sound, blending pop, Latin, R&B, and flamenco influences with a live in-studio performance, ahead of an intimate concert and conversation with comedian Sasha Merci Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images: YEИDRY attends Univision's 34th Edition Of Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina at FTX Arena on February 24, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 4, 2026] The Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe broke through with his hit song "fantasmas," and is making waves in the world of Spanish language music. He performs from his album, Dueño del Cielo.
Photo by Krista Garza
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2026] In the late 1970s, photographer Sophie Rivera began asking her fellow Nuyoricans if she could take their picture on the street. So began her Latino Portrait series that is just one of the many ways Rivera reframed how Puerto Rican New Yorkers were depicted on camera in mass media. A new exhibit at El Museo del Barrio displays more than 125 images taken by Rivera, and is the first museum survey dedicated to the artist. Susanna V. Temkin, Interim Chief Curator, discusses Rivera's photography and the legacy she left behind after she passed away in 2021. 'Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures' is on view through August 2.
Photo: Sophie Rivera Self-portrait, c.1970s Gelatin silver print Estate of Martin Hurwitz
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 6, 2026] In the new novel Yesteryear, a popular tradwife influencer finds herself confronting the harsh realities of the lifestyle she promotes when she mysteriously is sent back in time to 1855. Author Caro Claire Burke discusses the novel, out now.
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It's been over two years since Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo and captured New Yorkers hearts, died after colliding with a building on the Upper West Side. A new documentary, "Wild Inside," revisits Flaco's story, and sources footage from New York birders who were lucky enough to capture a Flaco sighting. Director Penny Lane discusses her film, "Wild Inside" which premieres July 29th in Central Park with a free outdoor screening before opening at the IFC Center on July 31st.
Image courtesy of Sandbox Films, photographer Benny Polatseck
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Brandy Clark, one of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters according to the New York Times, joins to play live and preview her forthcoming 2027 album (details to be announced). She'll be at 92Y this Friday for An Evening with Brandy Clark.
Photo by Pamela Springsteen
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 7, 2026] In the latest work of investigative journalism from Patrick Radden Keefe, the author attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious death of Zac Brettler, a British teenager who plunged to his death from a luxury building in 2019. After his death, it was revealed that Brettler had been living a secret life, one that involved shady characters in the London underworld. Keefe discusses his new book,London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth, out today.
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[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2025] As Beijing bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, journalist Barbara Demick reported on the politics and impact of China's 'one-child' policy. Demick has written a new book that follows the story of how the policy affected one family, and a set of twins forcefully separated and put into the adoption system. Demick discusses her book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins. Plus, listeners share their experience navigating the international adoption system.
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The new play "Disruption" follows a Silicon Valley engineer who presents his three best friends with a new AI algorithm that he claims can make all of their life decisions for them. But at what cost? Playwright Andrew Stein discusses the play, alongside actors John David Washington and Conrad Ricamora. "Disruption" is running at Pershing Square Signature Center through Sept. 27th.
Photo by Emilio Madrid: Irene Sofia Lucio, John David Washington, and Jason Ralph in the 2026 production of DISRUPTION
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The 2026 Broadway Bound Theater Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the premieres of two musicals and 10 plays by writers from New York and across the country. Festival founder and director Lenore Skomal discusses the importance of supporting self-produced artists and highlights this year's festival. Performances take place at the AMT Theater through Aug. 16th.
Photo credit Pam Wagner: The team behind The Kitchen, which is having its world premieres on the "Broadway Bound" festival stage; Earl Crittenden Ryan Wright, Kyle Green, Deborah Unger, Shubhangi Kuchibhotla, Corey Quinn Farrell, Janine LaManna.
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In 1984, an unknown performer named Whoopi Goldberg captivates Broadway audiences with her original one-woman show. The production returns to the stage at the Newhouse Theater, with Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Kecia Lewis, and other cast members bringing Goldberg's characters to life. Lewis discusses her role in the production, the enduring legacy of“The Whoopi Monologues” in Broadway history, and the revival, which runs through Aug. 30th.
Photo Credit: Angela Marie Orellana: Kecia Lewis in 'The Whoopi Monologues'
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[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2025] Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Leslie Jones has returned to the stage with her comedy special, 'Leslie Jones: Life Part 2', with reflections on aging, fame, and events in her life. Leslie Jones discusses how she's finding humor in life today. The comedy special is available to stream on YouTube.
Photo by Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for MTV: Leslie Jones during the RuPaul's Drag Race Official FYC Event at Skybar in the Mondrian Los Angeles on June 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2026] "Abbot Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter discusses her comedy special, "It Was an Accident," which is streaming on Hulu.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 19, 2026] Comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, NAACP Award Winner and rotating Daily Show host Josh Johnson can now add an HBO comedy special to his list of accomplishments. He joins us to preview his new stand up special, “Symphony,” which is now steaming on HBO.
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Hobby Lobby is a multibillion-dollar chain of craft stores. Its founder, David Green, built a craft empire - and used his fortune to push a radical religious agenda, donating billions of dollars to right-wing evangelical causes, running advertisements for the Bible, crusading against birth control, and stealing, looting, and forging artifacts for their Museum of the Bible. The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby: Inside a Billionaire Family’s Quest to Craft a Christian Nation is a new book by Michael Blanding and tells the story of the Green family. Blanding discusses the book and Hobby Lobby’s enduring effects on American politics.
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2026 marks 40 years since the New York Mets won the World Series in 1986. For the Mets-Marlins game on August 1 at Citi Field, the Mets are inviting the '86 team back for a 40th anniversary reunion and celebration. A.M. Gittlitz, author of the book, Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team, reflects on the 40th anniversary of that beloved team, and listeners share their memories of watching the '86 Mets.
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images: Mookie Wilson #1 of the New York Mets is mobbed by teammates with jubilation after he hit the ground ball that scored teammate Ray Knight the winning run from third in the bottom of the tenth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game six of the World Series October 25, 1986 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York. The Mets won the Series 4 games to 3.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2026] A surrealist crime-comedy film follows the "Velvet Gang," a trio of shoplifters who steal clothes from their favorite luxury retail chain and resell them at a lower price. "Sorry to Bother You" director Boots Riley discusses his latest film, "I Love Boosters"which is now showing at Quad Cinema.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 10, 2025] Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor Frank Dillane. Dickinson and Dillane discuss the film, which follows a young man living on the streets of London as he is given an unlikely chance at a new future. "Urchin" is now streaming on Hulu.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2026] A new thriller follows twin sisters Racine, played by Kara Young and Anaia, played by Mallori Johnson, who were severely burned and scarred as babies in a house fire set by their abusive father. Young and Johnson discuss leaping from the stage to the big screen to star in the film adaptation of Alesha Harris’s award-winning play "Is God Is," which is now streaming on MGM+.
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Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "The Want of Peace" by Wendell Berry.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 21, 2020 ] In a 2020 installment of our “Full Bio” series, we took an in-depth look at the life of America’s longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, with David Michaelis, who spent 11 years working on his biography, Eleanor.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 1, 2026] The new novel from Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney tells the story of a woman who begins an affair in 1970s Rochester, with lasting consequences for the rest of her family. Sweeney discusses Lake Effect, the April Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. In the spirit of family, our musical guests were Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton, who founded the band Ida in Brooklyn in the 1990s. They were joined at the event by their daughter Storey Littleton, who grew up playing in the family band and recently released her debut solo album, At A Diner.
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After Cat Cohen suffered a stroke at the age of 31, the comedian was inspired to write about it in the way she knows how -- through comedic songs. Cohen discusses her new one-woman show, "Broad Strokes," running at the Lucille Lortel theater through September 5.
Photo by Matthew Murphy
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Playwright Bubba Weiler and actor Stanley Simons talk their new play "The Saviors," in which two altar boys navigate the changing tides of their faith and friendship after a lost man takes shelter in the church. "The Saviors" is now playing at the Atlantic Theater through August 8, 2026.
Production photo by Ahron R. Foster
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Writer, director, and theater legend Luis Valdez is considered the father of Chicano theater. A new documentary tells his story. Director David Alvarado discusses his film "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez," which is playing now at Film Forum.
Photo by Elizabeth Sunflower, via Retro Photo Archive
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 7, 2026] The singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso debuted in 2025with the album Super Pedestrian and has since performed a Tiny Desk concert. She performs in WNYC's studios, and discusses her music.
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[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2025] Harpist Brandee Younger shares live performances and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions, with Younger's use of Alice Coltrane's restored harp.
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses the final installment in his Harlem Trilogy, Cool Machine, which follows furniture seller and fence Ray Carney in 1980s New York as he gets pulled into one last heist.
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Samoa Wilson is a folk and jazz musician who grew up on the music of the 1920s and 1930s. She and her band Fatboy Wilson and the Ripleys perform live in WNYC's Studio 5 ahead of their performance celebrating the Great American Songbook on Wednesday, July 29th at Atlantic Center/Barclays as part of the Stations Series from MTA's Music.
Photo by L. Malik Anderson/WNYC
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2025] Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 30, 2025] When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, featuring his many illustrations of Penny, journal entries, reflections on his often dysfunctional family and his career.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 11, 2026] Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of her career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through August 2.
Photo by L. Malik Anderson/WNYC, courtesy of the Guggenheim
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Composer and playwright César Alvarez and actors Anthony Alfaro and Barbara Walsh discuss “The Potluck,” a new musical about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, in which members of the KKK and the American Nazi party killed 5 labor organizers during a rally in North Carolina. The show grapples with that period in US history, as well as its legacy, and the grief that accompanies the act of relating those tragic events. “The Potluck,” produced by Soho Rep and Intar, is playing at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre 416 W. 42nd St until August 2.
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When Gothamist and WNYC culture editor Matthew Schnipper lost his baby son to a tragic health condition, he felt lost in his grief. Writing, and music, slowly started to help. Schnipper discusses his new memoir Rise Above, which recounts his life-changing experience with profound loss.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2026] Sam Yo spent years in a monastery searching for mindfulness. He shares the lessons that helped him move from chaos to calm in his book The Monk's Mindset: Finding Stillness in a World That Won't Stop Moving.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2026 ] Head Peloton Instructor and former lawyer Robin Arzon has a cookbook called Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes. A diabetic and a strength training advocate, she shares vegan protein recipes from the book, and talks about techniques for getting the most out of plant-based proteins.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 10, 2026] Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of Bruce Springsteen, discusses his cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, including how to cook Jamaican food at home, and the special connection between Jamaica and New York.
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The "Summer in the City" series continues, with a focus on Brooklyn. Michelle Young, founder of Untapped New York and the author of Secret Brooklyn, shares her tips for making the most of a Brooklyn summer, from canoeing in the Gowanus to watching Friday night fireworks on Coney Island. Listeners share their favorite things to do in the city's most populous borough. Listen to our previous Summer in the City conversation about Queens.
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The annual film series ANA Contemporary Arab Cinema is back in New York, with screenings at BAM and the Jacob Burns Film Center. Hear a preview of the event from programmer and curator Lina Matta discusses the events. Plus, Lebanese writer and director, Cyril Aris talks about his film “A Sad and Beautiful World,” and what the series means to filmmakers like him. "A Sad and Beautiful World," is showing at BAM on July 23rd.
Cinematography by Joe Saade, image courtesy of the production
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[REBROADCAST FROM February 13, 2026] Comedian Jordan Carlos discusses his humorous and autobiographical book called Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass which offers advice to straight men in particular, about small, consistent efforts that can keep their relationships strong.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 20, 2026] For his 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 masculinity, and the lives they actually want to lead.
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[REBROADCAST FROM February, 2021] We present the full conversation of an important installment of our Full Bio series. In 2021, historian David Blight shared stories and insights from his book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for History.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 28, 2025] Our Get Lit with All Of It October 2025 book club selection was the novel King of Ashes by thriller and crime writer S.A. Cosby. It follows a man named Roman Carruthers who returns home to a small town in Virginia to discover that his family is the crosshairs of a local gang. Cosby discussed the novel at our Get Lit event.
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This year, GrowNYC is celebrating its 50th anniversary of the city's greenmarkets. Program manager Amelia Tarpey traces the history of the program, and previews their upcoming ‘In Season’ anniversary celebration. Plus, listeners share their favorite markets, and what they love about them.
Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images: A view of the products sold at greenmarket in Union Square. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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On July 18th and 19th, poets and poetry lovers can visit Governor's Island for a weekend of writing, performance, and collaboration, at the 15th annual New York City Poetry Festival, organized by the Poetry Society of New York. Jackie Braje, managing director of the festival, discusses its origins and mission, and what visitors can see and do there.
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Jessica Knoll discusses her latest novel Helpless, which according to Kirkus Reviews, "puts the 'erotic' back in 'erotic thriller.'" The story follows a woman named Faye Heron, a successful Hollywood writer and actor who still secretly pines after her college ex-boyfriend, Henry. After they reunite at the funeral of a beloved former professor, sparks reignite. But when Faye finds herself kidnapped and taken to a remote cabin, she must discover what Henry wants from her... and what she wants from him.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 11, 2026] 30 years ago, a deadly blizzard on Mount Everest claimed the lives of eight climbers. Among the surviving members of the expedition was journalist Jon Krakauer, who was covering it for Outside Magazine. His book about the experience, Into Thin Air, became a hit. But 30 years later, what has changed about the experience of climbing the highest peak in the world? Jon Krakauer discusses the new 30th anniversary edition of Into Thin Air.
Photo by John Storey/Getty Images: Author Jon Krakauer in a park.
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 26, 2026] On January 28, 1986, a frigid cold day with an icy blue sky, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The accident killed all seven crew members aboard and was the first fatal in-flight spacecraft disaster in NASA's history. For many, the explosion came as an absolute shock. Millions of people were watching live, including school children who were especially eager to catch a glimpse of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire and the first civilian in space. On this episode, we remember the Challenger tragedy with author Adam Higginbotham who details what went wrong and the aftermath in his book, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.
Photo by Corbis/VCG via Getty Images: A thick cloud of engine exhaust, solid rocket booster plume, and expanding gas fill the sky above the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, which claimed the lives of seven crew members, including that of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher and the first civilian shuttle crew member. January 28, 1986.
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Chef Courtney Storer, culinary producer on ‘The Bear,’ talks about bringing authenticity to the way food is prepared and filmed in the show. She also reflects on the end of "The Bear," which recently dropped its fifth and final season, and how the show has changed pop culture’s approach to food and restaurants.
Image courtesy of FX: Screen still from Season 5, Episode 3 of 'The Bear.' Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu, Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto>
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It's been a month of soccer madness in the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is finally coming to an end, with the World Cup final taking place in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19. All Of It Producer and soccer fan Luke Green reflects on the tournament, and previews the highly anticipated final. Plus, listeners share their favorite World Cup moments.
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In 1971, a tree-loving astronaut brought hundreds of seeds with him on an Apollo 14 mission to the moon, to be germinated and raised into saplings after returning to Earth. Now, Madison Square Park has one -- and they are unveiling it on Friday, July 16, Madison Square Park is celebrating the arrival of one of these ‘Moon Trees,’ which were the subject of a recent episode of Terrestrials, Radiolab’s spinoff podcast for kids. Terrestrials host Lulu Miller talks about the lunar journey of the new tree, and previews the Madison Square Park Moon Tree Launch Party along with Holly Leicht, executive director of the Park’s conservancy.
Illustration by Nathaniel McNeil, age 11, titled "My Moon Tree"
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Professor and writer Ian Bogost shares insights from his new book, The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life. which argues that technology has distanced us from sensory experience -- a process called "dematerialization." He explains how to reclaim the joy of our senses by holding space for tiny experiences, like the feeling of everyday objects in your hand, the clinking of a dish, or the smell of a rose.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ performer Jane Wickline and fellow comedian Liva Pierce discuss starring in ‘Dukes,’ a new musical comedy show about dreaming big. ‘Dukes’ is running at SoHo Playhouse through August 2.
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Director Christopher Nolan has cited Emily Wilson's translation of Homer’s Odyssey as one of the inspirations behind his new film adaptation. Ahead of the movie, Wilson discusses the history of the ancient text, the process of translating it to English, and the potential challenges of adapting the epic tale for the big screen. Wilson will be speaking about her work on the evening of July 16 at 92NY with livestream tickets available.
Image: Homer, The Odyssey. Ulysses (Odysseus) giving wine to Polyphemus, a cyclopes, son of Neptune (Poseidon) - God of the sea. Homer, blind Greek poet, c. 800 - 600 BCE, Trojan War, epic; illustration after Flaxman (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)
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Grammy-nominated musician Grace Potter is releasing a new album, Trespasser. The project is her seventh studio album, in-part inspired by her road trips between Vermont and California, and an experience when a trespasser in mental health distress entered her home. Potter performs live and previews the new album. Grace Potter is performing in Amagansett on July 13 and in Red Bank on July 15.
Photo by James Mountford
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 6, 2025] Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was the April 2025 selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club. Plus, at Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix.
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[REBROADCAST FROM July 5, 2025] Author Zaakir Tameez talks about his new biography, Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War.
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Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "The Sycamore" by Wendell Berry.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi
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In the play "The Loved Ones," a woman prepares to scatter her son's ashes alongside his widow at a remote farmhouse in Ireland. And then there's a knock on the door. Actors Maryann Plunkett, Alana Raquel Bowers and Clare O’Malley star, and they join us in person to discuss the play, which is playing at the Irish Repertory Theater through August 2.
Production photo by Carol Rosegg
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The Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour brings 2026 winners Cure for Paranoia to Warsaw in Brooklyn tonight. The band stops by to perform and frontman Cameron McCloud previews the show.
Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images: Cameron McCloud of Cure for Paranoia performs in concert during NPR's Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour at Emo's Austin on June 24, 2026 in Austin, Texas
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A new exhibit at the Hessel Museum of Art features the work of artist and educator, Marilou Schultz. Combining traditional Navajo weaving techniques to resemble digital technologies, Schultz's work has sought to reflect the historic efforts of Navajo women as part of our collective, technological futures. Schultz and exhibit curator, Candice Hopkins, offer more insight into the inspiration of "Replica of a Chip: The Weaving Technology of Marilou Schultz."
Work by Marilou Schultz: "Popular Chip" 2025, courtesy of the Gochman Family Collection
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In "Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes," a practice spanning for over three decades showcases artist Kathy Butterly's striking and distinctive ceramic sculptures. Butterly and curator Ian Berry sit down to discuss the formation of the exhibit, which is currently open at the Tang Teaching Museum as part of the museum's 25th anniversary program.
Installation photo by Mindy McDaniel: 'Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes,' Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2026
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Allan Rohan Crite dedicated his career to the rich visual imagery of African American life in 20th century urban America. Brandon Truett, head of learning and community engagement at Mellon, remembers Crite's enduring legacy through paintings, which are now on display at the Zimmerli Art Museum.
Painting by Allan Rohan Crite: Sunlight and Shadow, 1941 (Courtesy of the Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute and Library)
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A recent New York Times article explores how a new type of social club offers low-cost, low-pressure ways of interacting with others. New York Times reporter Christina Caron joins us to discuss her piece about how people are finding unique opportunities to make new friends and some of the groups she has come across.
Photo by Øyvind Holmstad via Wikimedia Commons
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The tile game Mah-Jongg has become incredibly popular among American women, spawning clubs, tournaments, and brands, and some have raised concerns about the Americanization and commercialization of the game. Atlantic staff writer Ashley Parker discusses mah-jongg’s recent rise in popularity, as well as her own ‘descent into Mah-Jongg’, which she detailed in a recent article.
Photo by Eric Lee/For The Washington Post via Getty Images: People play "wash" Mahjong tiles during "Mahjong Night" at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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new ahead of his new children's book Night Ride. Myers discusses the exhibit, called ‘Unbound,’ which opens in the Grand Lobby of BPL's Central Branch on July 14.
Image courtesy of Christopher Myers
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The All Of It Summer Reading Challenge has entered the second month! Producer Jordan Lauf provides recommendations specifically for the U.S. history or historical fiction category. Plus, listeners share what books they are reading for the Challenge.
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Set in 1930s New York, A historical fiction novel follows two women on opposite sides of the law, a prosecutor and a madam, who form an unlikely partnership to take down a notorious mob boss. Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their new book, A Pair of Aces.
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George McKenzie Jr. grew up around violence in Brooklyn before becoming one of the few Black wildlife photographers for National Geographic. Now, he shares his story in the short documentary film "The Book of George" McKenzie discusses the film and his career.
Image courtesy of LA Times Studios: George McKenzie Jr from "The Book Of George"
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On Friday, June 19th, the National Library of France announced the discovery of a 44-page notebook containing lessons and compositions written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The notebook, which belonged to one of the composer's pupils, yielded seven previously unknown works for flute and harp - a musical duo that is not well represented in classical music repertoires. Emi Ferguson, a flute player, composer, and host on WQXR discusses the significance of this discovery and what it may mean for musicians and the classical music world at large.
Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images: An original fragment from a recently discovered piece of instructional music composed by Mozart.
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The new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" reflects on the life and work of the esteemed poet, who published more than 30 collections over the course of her career. Director Sasha Waters discusses the film, and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi shares what Oliver's poetry means to them. "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" premieres at the IFC Center on July 2, and will air on PBS on August 25.
Photo by Rachel Giese Brown
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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Seaport Museum's latest full-floor exhibition traces how the nation's founding ideas have evolved over time through rare defining documents and pivotal moments in history. Captain Jonathan Boulware, president of the South Street Seaport Museum and Martina Caruso, curator and Director of Collections and Exhibitions, discuss “The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation,” which is now on view at the historic 1868 A.A. Thomson & Co. building on 213 Water Street.
Illustration published in Harper's Weekly, November 27, 1875: “Projected Statue of Liberty for New York Harbor” publisher. Courtesy of the Seaport Museum
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When you think of the Revolutionary War, you may think of Philadelphia or Boston. But if you want to be where the fighting actually happened, head to New Jersey, where armies crisscrossed the state, neighbors were divided, and Washington's army turned things around. Sara Cureton, the executive director of the New Jersey State Historical Commission, and Mark Texel, the administrator of state historic sites for the NJ Dept of Environmental Protection, talk about the Garden State's rich revolutionary history and where to the landmarks and artifacts associated with it today.
Painting by John Trumbull: The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton January 3 1777
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Writer and food columnist Yewande Komolafe discusses her mission to rediscover and reconnect with New York City as a wheelchair user, and listeners offer recommendations for accessible spots in the city.
Photo by Courtney Yates, courtesy of the New York Times
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Janet Fash became a lifeguard at Rockaway Beach in 1979, working her way up the male-dominated ranks to become the first-ever female chief lifeguard in NYC history. Fash shares her memories of her 40 year tenure in the new memoir Lifeguard: A Love Story.
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This summer, All Of It will feature a guide for making the most of the nice weather in all five boroughs. Today Katie Honan from The City Reporter kicks off the series with the top attractions that Queens, also known as the World's Borough, has to offer this season, especially outdoor spaces like parks and beaches. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.
Photo by Kate Hinds/WNYC: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, June 2026
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Garage sales, thrifting, and the art of discovering other people’s castoffs have come one of America’s most beloved rituals. Caity Weaver from The Atlantic discusses why the secondhand economy says more about who we are than the stuff we buy -- and listeners shout out their all-time favorite garage sale finds.
Photo by Cristina Arias/Cover/Getty Images: Sale of antiques at El Rastro of Madrid, flea market on May 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
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As the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, many Americans are examining their own relationship to patriotism. How has patriotism changed in the wake of intense political divides? What does it mean to feel proud to be an American? Have symbols of American patriotism come to stand for the right more than the left? Yoni Appelbaum, deputy executive editor at The Atlantic, discusses the nuances of patriotism in 2026, and listeners share what patriotism means to them.
Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images
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Pride Month is coming to a close, but the conversation about LGBTQ+ life continues. NYC Pride co-chair Kazz Alexander shares his reflections, and listeners call in to share what 'pride' means to them.
Photo by Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images: Grand Marshal Peppermint attends the 2026 New York City Pride March on June 28, 2026 in New York City.
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Soon, the famous orange and yellow seats that can be found on certain subway lines will be no more, as the MTA continues its process of upgrading and improving subway cars and equipment. The New York Transit Museum has organized a new exhibit, 'Ode to the Orange Seats,' that bids farewell, but also looks at the history of the bucket seats that were first introduced on R44 cars in 1971. Curator Jodi Shapiro discusses the exhibit, which includes work from 14 artists inspired by the subway. And as part of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, listeners weigh in on the question that perhaps most divides New Yorkers, which is the best seat on the subway and why?
Photo by Argenis Apolinario: Gabriel Bautista's viral tweet with set of orange seats.
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In 2025, amidst political turmoil around the United States, Brooklyn artist Izzy Barber wanted to feel more connected to her country, and decided to leave the bubble that can often take shape in New York City. She went on multiple road trips across the country, painting what she saw. The result of her travels is a new exhibit, Clay Pigeons, featuring her paintings of the diversity of American life and landscapes. The exhibit is on view through July 31, and Izzy Barber discusses her practice and inspiration for the show.
Art by Izzy Barber (Oil Field, Midland, TX (2026)): Digital photo by Max Yawney
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The new play "Dad Don't Read This" explores the lives of four teenage girls as they gather for a slumber party in suburban Ohio. Playwright Eliya Smith and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which is running now at the Greenwich House Theater after a sold-out premiere at St. Luke's Theatre.
Photo by Maria Baranova
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Comedian and actress Michelle Buteau returns to her role as stylist Mavis Beaumont for the final season of her dramedy series 'Survival of the Thickest.' She shares what to expect in the third season, which starts streaming this week on Netflix.
Image: Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont and Marouane Zotti as Luca in Episode #305 of Survival of The Thickest Season 3. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix © 2025
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From the 1970s to the 1990s, New York City public-access television host Robin Byrd encouraged sex positivity, pushed boundaries, and advocated for the gay community. The new HBO documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" chronicles Byrd's career. Directors Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam discuss the film, and then Robin Byrd herself shares more about her life and work. "Bang My Box" premieres on HBO on June 30.
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A growing number of mothers are turning to cannabis to help them through the challenges of full-time parenting. Sarah Levy, a contributor to The Atlantic and the author of Drinking Games: A Memoir, talks about why so many moms see weed as a helpful tool for parenting and unpacks the related risks. Plus, listeners weigh in with their own stories and opinions about parenting while high.
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Roy Wood Jr stops by to take calls and talk about his memoir, The Man of Many Fathers, and lessons he's learned on fatherhood, and more.
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Tarot cards hold a specific place in society, popular for their divination imagery and fortune-telling. The Morgan Library and Museum has organized a new exhibit about the artistic and cultural history of Tarot cards, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. Morgan curators Joshua O’Driscoll, Frank Trujillo, and Claire Gilman discuss the show, on view through October 4. Plus, listeners share their interest in tarot cards
Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images: Tarot card depicting the Moon, 1490, by Antonio Cicognara (active ca 1480-1500). Italy, 15th century.
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Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "They" by Wendell Berry.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi
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The prominent beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg would have turned 100 this June. To commemorate his birthday this Pride Month, we speak with writer Ira Silverberg, and reflect on his legacy as a pioneering gay, Jewish, and socialist writer and iconoclast. Plus we hear from listeners about their favorite Ginsberg poems.
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A new documentary from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson explores the musical origins and lasting cultural impact of Earth, Wind & Fire. Questlove joins us to discuss "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" which is now streaming on HBO Max.
Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage: Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Pop art and New York share a special relationship. The Guggenheim was particularly important to the evolution of the genre in the city, when a British curator organized the first museum presentation of Pop art in New York in 1963. This summer, the Guggenheim is exploring the Pop art in its collection with a new exhibit, Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now, featuring the work of 29 artists who engaged in Pop art, from the past to the present. Guggenheim curator Lauren Hinkson discusses the show and the unique artistic signatures of Pop.
Image Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin: Maurizio Cattelan,Comedian, 2019. Bananaand duct tape, 7 7/8×7 7/8×1 15/16 in. (20×20×4.9 cm), edition 3/3. Solomon R. GuggenheimMuseum, New York, Anonymous promised giftT16.2020. © Maurizio Cattelan.
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Maggie O'Farrell, the celebrated author of "Hamnet," discusses her new novel, "Land." The story follows an Irish family in the wake of the potato famine.
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Author Siri Hustvedt was married for 43 years to fellow writer Paul Auster, and together they faced joys and tragedies, including the tragic deaths of their son and grand-daughter. Hustvedt recounts her life with Auster and her grief in the aftermath of so much loss in her new memoir, Ghost Stories.
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The legendary British painter David Hockey passed away on June 11, 2026. Lawrence Weschler, a New Yorker staff writer and the author of Hockney’s biographical memoir True to Life: Twenty-Five Years of Conversations with David Hockney, discusses the artist’s life and legacy and reflects on the 45 years he spent in conversation with him.
Image: Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), by David Hockney
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On his latest album, Universal Truth, pianist Emmet Cohen celebrates the anniversaries of two jazz greats: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Cohen plays live in our studio.
Photo by Kevin Alexander
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The summer has officially begun, with forthcoming summer albums from K-Pop success KATSEYE, The Rolling Stones, Ariana Grande, The Strokes, and Madonna. Switched on Pop's Nate Sloan and producer Reanna Cruz take preview some of the new music dropping this season.
Photo by Xavi Torrent/Getty Images: Olivia Rodrigo performs in concert during Primavera Sound 2026 at Parc Del Forum on June 06, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
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A new book traces the influence of women on the American Revolution, from a Cherokee leader to a British spy. Author Denise Kiernan discusses her new book Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution.
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Local jazz singer Alicia Waller performs from her debut album, Louder, Then.
Photo by Kendra Irene
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SummerStage marks its 40th anniversary this year. New York Times reporter Ben Sisario reflects on the history of the concert series and listeners share their memories.
Photo by Sean Drakes/Getty Images: Dyane Harvey performs during the Clark Center for the Performing Arts 60th Anniversary Tribute as part of SummerStage presented by Capital One at Marcus Garvey Park on August 15, 2019 in New York City.
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A local man is on a mission to clean up New York City block by block, and inviting fellow New Yorkers to join him. David Clarke, aka @trashtalk_nyc, explains why he stated this project, and how to get involved.
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In honor of the FIFA World Cup, we're embracing the MTA's "Worldbeat" theme. West African griot, historian, and Jaliya Kafo Ensemble bandleader Salieu Suso joins us for a live performance and a conversation about the tradition of griot music, his work with the ensemble, and what he enjoys most about performing for commuters. The group will play live at Parkchester station in the Bronx for an MTA Music Under New York performance this Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.
Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for Make Music Winter: Salieu Suso with fellow members of Broken Chains perform during the "West African Fte" event as part of "Make Music Winter, December 21" on December 21, 2017 in New York City.
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From the new Steven Spielberg to the Christopher Nolan "Odyssey" adaptation, there are some big blockbuster movies releasing this summer. Kyle Buchanan, a pop culture reporter for The New York Times, discusses some of the biggest and best upcoming movies this summer.
Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Courtesy Universal Pictures.
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A new documentary traces the life and career of artist Georgia O'Keeffe, from her time in New York to her move to New Mexico. Director Paul Wagner discusses "Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light."
Photo by Tony Vaccaro / Getty Images: The American painter Georgia O'Keeffe is standing outside her art studio holing her pelvis series color painting that has center yellow and edges red. She si holding on to the edges of her painting looking sideways.
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Listeners call in to share the words of wisdom from the father figures in their lives that have helped them navigate life. Plus, Alison shares stories from her father, and Team All Of It producers Sasha Linden Cohen and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen (no relation) share lessons from their respective dads.
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Fresh off her run in the hit Broadway musical "Death Becomes Her," performer Megan Hilty previews her upcoming residency at Cafe Carlyle.
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions: Megan Hilty (C) and the cast of "Death Becomes Her" perform onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City.
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What happens when your child has violent outbursts, or acts out violently? What if that child seems unable to control their emotions or their behavior? The truth is, there are very few resources to help parents in this situation. Journalist Julie Brenner Davich spoke to some parents struggling with this issue for her New York Magazine piece "The Quiet Shame of Fearing Your Own Child." She explains her reporting, and listeners share their own experiences.
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A new documentary covers the life of musician and producer Peter Asher. Directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine discuss "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man" which enters theaters on June 19.
Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy: Peter Asher speaks onstage at The Drop: Rufus Wainwright and Chris Walden at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on December 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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John Early makes his directorial debut and stars as a food influencer in the new film "Maddie's Secret." Early talks about the film, which opens in theaters on June 19.
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The new movie "The Invite" shows a dinner party gone sideways when a couple struggling in their marriage invites their upstairs neighbors over for a meal. Co-writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack discuss the film, in theaters June 26.
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From Rachel Karp the co-creator of the hit podcast Cruising, a new book tours of the nation’s lesbian bars! Producer and author Rachel Karp joins us to discuss her book, The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: The Living History and Hopeful Future of America's Dyke Dives and Sapphic Spaces, and traveling across the country with her wife and best friend to chronicle the stories of the remaining US lesbian bars.
Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images: Customers pose and make hand gestures outside Cubbyhole, a well known lesbian & gay bar, in the West Village on June 17, 2021 in New York City.
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After his mother fell in love with a man she was chatting with online who turned out to be a Nigerian scammer, journalist Carlos Barragán decided to investigate the community of Nigerian romance frauds, and learn more about the conditions that have led to the prevalence of these scams. Barragán discusses his new book, The Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammers. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with romance scammers.
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The fifth and final season of the beloved dramedy "The Bear" premieres on June 25. Lionel Boyce, who stars as pastry chef Marcus, discusses the final season of the show, which follows Marcus and the rest of the staff as they try to prevent the restaurant from going under.
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In the summertime, many New Yorkers will be planning to host family or friends for a weekend visit. With all there is to do in the city, how do you decide what to do or where to take them? Haidee Chu, a reporter for The City Reporter who also writes their Summer and the City newsletter, discusses how to be a good tour guide for a friend this summer, and weighs in on which New York touristy activities are actually worth it.
Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images: People take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty in New York City on April 14, 2026.
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The World Cup is underway, with soccer fans from around the world coming to New York to root for their home team. For those not lucky enough to go to a game, finding a great place to watch is the next best thing. Tammie Teclemariam, diner-at-large for New York Magazine, discusses the recent Grub Street guide to watching the World Cup, which includes restaurant and bar suggestions for each participating nation. Plus, listeners share their favorite places to watch soccer.
Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images: Businesses along Roosevelt Avenue prepare for the World Cup by displaying flags, soccer jerseys, and banners on June 09, 2026, in the Queens borough of New York City.
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Beaches, like any public space, are shared. And as the temperature rises this summer, beach goers will be dividing towel space, and navigating thorny beach etiquette questions around speakers, umbrellas, and even PDA. Jeremy Schneider, NJ.com food and culture editor, discusses his article featuring 15 tips to make sure no one hates you at the Jersey Shore, and listeners share their biggest beach etiquette pet peeves.
Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images: People take to the beach during Memorial Day weekend on May 26, 2019 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and this year New Jersey has banned smoking and vaping on nearly every public beach under tougher new restrictions.
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The first inaugural Brooklyn Guitar Festival runs tonight at Warsaw and tomorrow night at Arlo Hotel Williamsburg. Organizer Joel Harrison and performer Steve Cardenas come to the studio to perform and preview the concerts.
Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images: American jazz musician John Patitucci (right) on electric bass guitar performs with his Electric Guitar Quartet with Steve Cardenas on electric guitar in a concert in 'The Shape of Jazz' series at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York, April 28, 2018.
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The 1950 World Cup in Brazil is famous in the history of United States soccer. The U.S. Men's National team, made up of immigrants and amateurs, stunned the world by defeating England 1-0. Haitian-American author Dimitry Elias Léger has written a new novel, Death of the Soccer God, in part inspired by the events of 1950. The book is centered around sports-obsessed protagonist Gilbert Chevalier, born into Port-au-Prince high society who moves to the streets of Harlem and is spotted by national recruiters. Dimitry Elias Léger discusses his book and shares thoughts on the 2026 World Cup.
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Hrishikesh Hirway, host of the popular podcast, Song Exploder, where he breaks down songs with artists who wrote and recorded them. When he's not hosting podcasts, Hirway writes and records original music. His new album, In the Last Hour of Light, is the first Hirway is releasing under his own name. The songs touch on love and loss and were written following the death of his mother and in the midst of his father's hospitalization. Hrishikesh Hirway shares some music in an All Of It Listening Party ahead of his show and conversation with Adam Scott at LPR tomorrow evening at 7:30.
Photo by Elisha Christian
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ctor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "The Wish to Be Generous" by Wendell Berry.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi
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The stars of Broadway's Tony-winning musical "The Outsiders" join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. The event features up-close performances from actors Noah Pacht (Ponyboy), Caleb Mathura (Johnny Cade), SeQuoiia (Dallas Winston), Dan Berry (Darrel), Sutton James Kaylor (Sodapop), and Emma Pittman (Cherry). They talk about their roles and break down the work of putting on a hit Broadway show eight times a week.
Photo by Zach Gottehrer-Cohen/WNYC
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Azniv Korkejian, known by her stage name Bedouine, shares music from her new album called Neon Summer Skin, and previews upcoming local concerts at National Sawdust and Rough Trade Below.
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Tori Kelly previews her forthcoming album, God Must Really Love Me, and her show at Madison Square Garden on June 11.
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A new project from bassist Dave Ambrosio unearths jazz compositions from the 1960s that reflect the progressive politics and musical spirit of the time. Recorded for the Blue Note label, many of the original songs were shelved for years before being released. A new album titled Civil Disobedience features new versions of those songs recorded by Ambrosio's band of the same name. They will perform an album release show at Joe's Pub on June 11.
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"Summer for the City" returns to Lincoln Center today, with a lineup of free events and performances running through August 8. Lincoln Center chief artistic officer Shanta Thake joins us with a preview, alongside singer Nona Hendryx, who previews her upcoming event "Nightbirds, The Music of Labelle" taking place on June 28.
Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images: Nona Hendryx performs during I Dream A Dream That Dreams Back At Me Juneteenth Celebration at Lincoln Center on June 19, 2021 in New York City.
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Author, patient advocate and health coach Amy Kurtz discusses her new book, But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick and Well and How To Break Free.
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Veteran journalist Vincent Coppola discusses his new memoir, Gowanus Crossing: A Brooklyn Boyhood, which paints a lively portrait of Gowanus and its many eccentric characters, back when it was an Italian American neighborhood. Plus, listeners share their own memories of Gowanus pre-gentrification.
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Singer Jalen Ngonda continues to honor the Motown sound of the 1960s and '70s on his latest release, following his critically acclaimed 2023 debut, Come Around and Love Me. He performs songs live from his sophomore album, Doctrine of Love, ahead of his appearance at the Gramercy Theatre.
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The year 1973 is important in New York for many reasons. It's credited as being the year when hip-hop was born, when Gray's Papaya opened, and when movies like "Mean Streets" or "Soylent Green" were released. It's also the last time the Knicks won the NBA Finals. WNYC/Gothamist culture editor Matthew Schnipper discusses his article, "The Knicks last won an NBA championship in 1973. Here’s what NYC looked like 53 years ago," and listeners share their memories of the Knicks and New York in 1973.
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images: Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing present Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks with the Bob Cousy Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The iconic New York City red carpet interviewer George Whipple has a rich and surprising backstory – and it goes beyond his show-stopping eyebrows. George Whipple and director Adam Paul Verity discuss the new documentary, “Whipple’s World,” where the tables are turned and George becomes the subject. The film premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage: NY 1 entertainment reporter George Whipple interviews Elmo at the 7th Annual Only Make Believe Gala at Millennium Hotel's Hudson Theatre on November 5, 2007 in New York City.
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The Lorraine Motel is best known as the site of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. Producer Alvin Hall discusses "The Lorraine," a new documentary about the motel's owners and its legacy as a haven for Black travelers during segregation. The film premieres at the Tribeca Festival.
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The documentary "Hollywood Does Abortion" looks at how depictions of abortion in film and television have both reflected and distorted this procedure in ways that have impacted the public discourse. Filmmakers Barbara Attie, Janet Goldwater, and Mike Attie discuss their documentary, which makes its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival.
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This year is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. A new documentary, "IX XI," revisits the tragedy by hearing the stories and reflections of 12 people who experienced the attacks from different perspectives. "IX XI" is screening as part of Tribeca Festival on June 14th at 3pm at the Village East by Angelika. Director Sean Wilsey discusses the film, alongside one of its subjects Stefan Springman, who was at ground zero as a cameraman.
Photo by Gary Hershorn via Getty: The Corn Moon rises behind the skyline of lower Manhattan as the Tribute in Light is tested ahead of the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York City on September 8, 2025, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.
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[00:00] [REBROADCAST FROM May 21, 2026] The stars of Broadway's nine-time Tony-nominated musical ‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ join All Of It with Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Enjoy live performances from the show's stars, including André de Shields and Tempress Chastity Moore, and hear from co-directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston as well as co-choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons about bringing ballroom to Broadway in this celebrated revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
[51:49] [REBROADCAST FROM February 24, 2026] The new Broadway musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" is a charming story about a young man from England who visits New York City for the first time to attend his father's wedding, and his encounter with an NYC native who reluctantly shows him her version of the city. Stars Sam Tutty and Christiana Pitts discuss the musical and perform songs from the show live in WNYC's studio.
[01:18:29] [REBROADCAST FROM April 30, 2026] The beloved cult classic "The Rocky Horror Show" has been brought back to live in a Broadway revival! Director Sam Pinkleton discusses the show alongside one member of this star-studded cast, Rachel Dratch, who plays the Narrator. After that, stars Stephanie Hsu as Janet, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia and Amber Gray as Riff Raff, discuss their roles in the castle at Frankenstein Place. "The Rocky Horror Show" is running now at Studio 54.
Event photo by Zach Gottehrer-Cohen/WNYC
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The new play "The Balusters" follows one Neighborhood Association over a series of escalating meetings about one dangerous intersection. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire discusses the show, which is up for five Tony Awards. He is joined by actor Anika Noni Rose, who plays a newcomer to the neighborhood, and Richard Thomas, who has received a Tony nomination for his role as the longtime leader of the Neighborhood Association.
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Gawker was a pioneering, era-defining blog that covered the world of media and celebrities and was known for its snarky creative voice and questionable journalistic ethics. Ten years after the billionaire-funded lawsuit that drove it into bankruptcy, Frank DiGiacomo, entertainment reporter and co-author of Paper of Wreckage: An Oral History of The New York Post, discusses the outlet's enduring legacy as described in his recent piece, "At Gawker, They Battled a Billionaire. 10 Years Later, the Scars Are Still Healing."
Photo by John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images: Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8, 2016 in St Petersburg, Florida.
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The new documentary "Mario" chronicles the life and career of New York governor Mario Cuomo. Directors Teddy and George Kunhardt discuss the film, which has its world premiere tonight at the Tribeca Festival.
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Many parents will know that youth sports outside of school look much different than they did in previous generations. And recently, the costs of just participating in youth sports have skyrocketed, in part due to an increase in private equity ownership over leagues and organizations. Steve Politi, NJ.com sports columnist, discusses his months long reporting into youth sports that's the result of his story, "The shocking cost of youth sports in New Jersey." Plus, parents share their stories and frustrations.
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Find yourself repeatedly singing a song while in the shower or walking down the street, no matter how hard you try to forget it? That would be an earworm, a phenomena that a majority of people regularly experience. Rachel Feltman, host of the Scientific American podcast, Science Quickly, discusses the research of earworms, and listeners share the songs that are perennially stuck in their heads.
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As the cost of living and rent increases, the concept of buying a home feels like a pipe dream to many people living in their 20's and 30's. Financial journalist and author Beth Kobliner's latest edition of her book Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties provides tips for Millennials and Gen Z on how to choose the right bank, avoid excessive fees, and rein in spending based on the latest research.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2026] 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.
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Shakespeare in the Park is back, with free Shakespeare throughout the summer at the Delacorte Theater. This summer the first production is Romeo and Juliet, starring Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens as Juliet, Daniel Bravo Hernandez as Romeo and Caleb Joshua Eberhardt as Mercutio. The trio discuss the production, running now in Central Park.
Photo by Joan Marcus: Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernández in the free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET, directed by Saheem Ali, running through June 28
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2026] In the new acclaimed Broadway play "Giant," the beloved children's author Roald Dahl is forced to confront the consequences of a book review he wrote that has been interpreted as antisemitic. Dahl is confronted by Jessie Stone, a woman working for his publishing company who is sent to help clean up the mess. Aya Cash, who plays Stone, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt discuss "Giant," up for 4 Tony Awards. Cash and Rosenblatt are both nominated.
Photo by Joan Marcus
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Celebrated author and bookstore owner Ann Patchett discusses her latest novel, Whistler, which tells the story of a woman and her old step-father who reconnect many years after the events that separated them.
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Chris Smalls, who became known for his unionization efforts at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, discusses his new bookWhen the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class, which discusses his life and his work founding the Amazon Labor Union.
Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images: Amazon labor organizer Chris Smalls leads a rally on the eve of the union election for the LDJ5 Amazon Sort Center on April 24, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.
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Today would have been the 100th birthday of film star and pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe. To celebrate the centennial, Andrew Wilson discusses his new biography, I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe, A Life in 100 Takes. Plus, listeners share their favorite Marilyn Monroe films, and their memories of her life and career.
Photo by Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty Images: Actress Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait laying on the grass in 1954 in Palm Springs, California.
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In honor of Pride Month, Jules Wernersbach, author and founder of Hive Mind Books shares their suggested LGBTQ+ history book list.
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The May Get Lit book club selection was Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta. The story follows a 13-year-old boy in 1970s New Jersey as he grapples with the loss of his mother. Perrotta speaks with Alison Stewart about the novel from the May Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Missed the event? Stream it in full here!
Event photo by Jonathan Blanc/NYPL
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The musical accompaniment for this month’s Get Lit event was They Might Be Giants, who performed a playlist inspired by author Tom Perrotta’s previous books, Election and The Leftovers.
Event photo by Jonathan Blanc/NYPL
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Latinae music is dominating the globe, but its origin story . The new podcast "Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York" unpacks the history of salsa, from a scrappy label founded in New York City to the artists like Bad Bunny dominating music today. The series' host Rosie Perez and senior producer Jeanne Montalvo discuss the podcast, and the story of salsa.
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Every New York block is its own ecosystem, with different neighbors, restaurants, and unique characteristics. Matt Green spent years walking every block in the city, more than 8,000 miles on foot. His effort was the subject of the documentary, ‘The World Before Your Feet.’ Green discusses what makes New York blocks special, and listeners share more about their specific block of the city, and who the "mayor" of their block is.
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The film-to-musical Broadway adaptation "The Lost Boys" earned 12 Tony nominations, tying it with "Schmigadoon" for the most-nominated show this year. Actors Ali Louis Bourszgui and LJ Benet discuss their respective roles as the head of a vampire gang, and the wayward teen they seek to bring into the fold. Then director Michael Arden and scenic designer Dane Laffrey – longtime collaborators – talk about building the production and its spectacular set.
Production photo by Matthew Murphy
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Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "Questionnaire" by Wendell Berry.
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Prenups are not just for the wealthy, and the number of Americans who are entering into them is on the rise. Attorney Marcy Katz, partner at Pryor Cashman, explains what they are, why you might want one, and how to start a conversation about securing one before tying the knot.
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Sonny Rollins, a revolutionary jazz saxophonist whose career spanned decades, recently died at the age of 95. Peter Keepnews wrote about his death in the New York Times. He discusses Sonny's life and work, and suggests some tracks to listen to.
Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images: American jazz musician Sonny Rollins plays tenor saxophone with his Sextet during opening night on the main stage at the Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit, Michigan, August 31, 2012.
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One week ago, Stephen Colbert hosted his final "Late Show." New York Times TV critic James Poniewozik discusses free speech and the landscape of late night television.
Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images: People hold signs supporting Stephen Colbert outside the Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of the taping of the final episode of the "The Late Show" after 32 years on air, in New York, on May 21, 2026.
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What makes fries, or ‘fried potato’ such a good side order? More importantly: where can you get the best fries in New York City? Bryan Kim shares his top picks from his recent piece in The Infatuation. Plus listeners shout out their favorite local to grab fries.
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Before the AI chatbot boom, psychologist and New Yorker contributor Paul Bloom wrote about how populations vulnerable to loneliness might be helped by the illusion of connection they offer. He discusses his more recent, updated reflection on the topic titled "A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That’s a Problem," which is the subject of Wednesday evening's Theater of War on the Radio at BAM.
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The New York Knicks have made it all the way to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. But can Jalen Brunson and the rest of the team make it all the way? James L. Edwards III, senior writer at The Athletic covering the Knicks, discusses the team and how they have played so far.
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images: The New York Knicks celebrate with the Bob Cousy Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Why should you still read classic literature? Author and Woman of Letters newsletter writer Naomi Kanakia discusses her new book, What's So Great About the Great Books? Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It Might Destroy You). Plus, listeners share the works of classic literature they enjoy. PS. Classic literature is a category in the 2026 All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Click here to learn more and sign up!
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Flip flops and other open-toed shoes have been making a comeback in recent years, but is it gross to wear them around the city? With summer fast approaching, Emilia Petrarca, fashion journalist and author of the substack Shoprat, talks about toes being back in vogue, and listeners share their thoughts on whether New Yorkers should feel comfortable having their feet exposed to the elements.
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Inspired by the traditions of Loíza, Puerto Rico, and San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sánchez’s latest album, Tambó, evokes rich Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He performs live in our studio, and talks about creating the album ahead of its live presentation at Lincoln Center.
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This summer, from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete our third Summer Reading Challenge. The deadline to register as a participant is July 4th! Click here to register, and for more info and recommendations. Listen to this segment for more information and for book recommendations from producer Jordan Lauf.
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The new Kip Williams adaptation of the 1947 play "The Maids" follows two sisters, Solange and Claire, as they plot to murder their mistress. Actors Phia Saban and Lydia Williams, who play Solange and Claire, discuss the play, along with "Bridgerton" star Yerin Ha, who plays Madame. "The Maids" is running at St. Ann's Warehouse.
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The new show "||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||" focuses on one summer at a music school for girls in Berkeley, California. Writer and composer Eisa Davis discusses the play, along with actors Hillary Fisher and Naomi Latta. "||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||" runs at the Vineyard Theater through June 21.
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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 Broadway on the Radio series. Click to watch a livestream of the event.
Event photo by Zach Gottehrer-Cohen/WNYC
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 19, 2026] The stars of the Broadway musical '' join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher perform songs from the show and discuss bringing the beloved musical back to the stage. Plus, conversation about the production with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Emmy Award-winner Danny Strong, who re-wrote the book for this revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
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A new surrealist crime-comedy film follows the "Velvet Gang"--- a trio of shoplifters, who steal clothes from their favorite luxury retail chain and resell them at a lower price. "Sorry to Bother You" director Boots Riley joins us to discuss his latest film, "I Love Boosters" which is in theaters now.
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. While many might be tempted to jet set off to a foreign country or another city this season, there are plenty of great options to visit around New York state in the summertime, from the Hudson Valley, to the Catskills, the North Country and the Finger Lakes. Where would you stop if you were to plan a road trip around New York? Ross Levi, Empire State Development Vice President and Executive Director of New York State's Division of Tourism, helps plan your New York State summer road trip and listeners share their favorite destinations.
Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images: A landscape view of the Taconic Parkway, looking southbound, as it winds its way through the rural landscape between the Hudson River Valley and the Catskills, August 18, 2023.
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It's hard to walk around in New York these days without noticing a certain food trend currently undergoing a renaissance: froyo. The cold dessert first made a cultural impact in the early 2010s, and now it's back. Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Bryan Kim, editorial lead for The Infatuation, breaks down the froyo hype and where to get the best cups and cones in New York.
Photo by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images: Tart raspberry with sprinkles at Humphrey Yogart inside Gelson's market on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Sherman Oaks, CA.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 6, 2026] The series "The Testaments," which is based on Margaret Atwood's novel, is set in the same universe as The Handmaid's Tale. It follows Agnes, a teenager attending an elite prep school for future wives. Chase Infinity stars, and she joins us in studio -- along with series creator/showrunner Bruce Miller, before its April 8th premiere on Hulu.
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The stars of Broadway's nine-time Tony-nominated musical ‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ join All Of It with Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Enjoy live performances from the show's stars, including André de Shields and Tempress Chastity Moore, and hear from co-directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston as well as co-choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons about bringing ballroom to Broadway in this celebrated revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series. Check out the livestream, here.
Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade; From the back: Leiomy as ‘Macavity,’ Kya Azeen as ‘Etcetera,’ and Dava Huesca as ‘Rumpleteazer’ from CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
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[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2025] Comedian Morgan Bassichis interprets the life and work of gay comedian Frank Maya in the show "Can I Be Frank?" Maya was one of the first openly gay comedians on network television before he died in 1995. Bassichis discusses the show, which is running at the Soho Playhouse through June 27.
Photo by Emilio Madrid
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 19, 2025] Director Ivy Meeropol discusses her documentary "Ask E. Jean," about E. Jean Carroll's decision to come forward with her accusation of sexual assault against President Donald Trump. "Ask E. Jean" begins a theatrical run tomorrow.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 1, 2026] The May "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the new novel from bestselling author Tom Perrotta, Ghost Town. The story follows an eighth grader named Jimmy growing up in suburban New Jersey in the 1970s. Devastated by a tragic loss, he seeks comfort where he can... including with an older girl who happens to own a Ouija Board. Tom Perrotta previews our May 27th Get Lit event.
Cover art courtesy of Simon and Schuster
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Brooklyn-born surrealist blues poet, vocalist, and composer aja monet’s sophomore album nods to the Black Arts Movement’s legacy and lineage. She joins us for a Listening Party for her album, the color of rain, ahead of her Carnegie Hall concert tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Illustration by tokio aoyama/ courtesy of drink sum wtr
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Sam Yo spent years in a monastery searching for mindfulness. Now he is sharing the lessons that helped him move from chaos to calm in his new book The Monk's Mindset: Finding Stillness in a World That Won't Stop Moving.
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This summer at the New York Botanical Garden, visitors are invited to bask in peace, love, and psychedelia of the hippie culture of the 1960s and 70s, symbolized so strongly by flowers. Flower Power opens to the public on May 23 and runs through October 18. Patrick Nowak, NYBG's Manager of Exhibition Operations, discusses what visitors can expect from the show, ranging from archival photos and paintings from the 1960s, and of course a variety of psychedelic flower displays.
Image courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden
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The free photography festival from Photoville is celebrating it's 15th anniversary this year with over 80 exhibits in public spaces across the five boroughs. Co-founder Laura Roumanos talks about the festival, which will be on display through May 30th.
Photo by Kisha Bari
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Harlem-based artist Kim Dacres makes her sculptures with metal and rubber from recycled tires, often sourcing from bike shops around her neighborhood. A new exhibit at Charles Moffett presents her latest works, inspired by her experiences living in the United States over the last 18 months, as well as her favorite classic love songs, including Stevie Wonder's "As." Kim Dacres discusses what's on view in the solo show, ‘Lost on a Two Way Street,’ on view at 394 Broadway through June 20.
Image: Kim Dacres' Baby Liberty Bun, 2026 Found auto and bicycle rubber, wood, screws, metal turn table, and spray paint. 19 in x 10 in x 10.25 in Photo by Max Yawney. Courtesy of the artist and Charles Moffett
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This summer, The New York Public Library is partnering with The Public Theater for a special book club event, taking place on August 17 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Today on All Of It, Brian Jones, senior director of NYPL's Reading and Engagement department, announces the book club selection: The City We Became, by NK Jemisin.
Photo by John Dillenbeck via Wikimedia Commons
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Taking over the role from Sarah Hyland, "The Pitt" star Isa Briones joins the cast as the iconic 1960s pop singer Connie Francis in the hit Broadway musical "Just In Time." Her final performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre is on May 29, 2026.
Production photo by Matthew Murphy
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Comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, NAACP Award Winner and rotating Daily Show host Josh Johnson can now add an HBO comedy special to his list of accomplishments. He joins us to preview his new stand up special, ‘SYMPHONY,’ which premieres on HBO on May 22nd.
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Chef and cookbook author José Andrés shares recipes, kitchen tips and food stories from his new cookbook, Spain My Way: Eat, Drink, and Cook Like a Spaniard.
Book cover courtesy of the publisher
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A new thriller follows twin sisters Racine, played by Kara Young and Anaia, played by Mallori Johnson, who were severely burned and scarred as babies in a house fire set by their abusive father. Young and Johnson discuss leaping from the stage to the big screen to star in the film adaptation of Alesha Harris’s award-winning play "Is God Is," now in theaters.
Photo by Patti Perret, courtesy of Amazon Content Services LLC
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Gavin Creel was a beloved member of the tightknit Broadway community, and the industry is still grieving his death in 2024 at the age of 48. Two Bridge is a company dedicated to creating content and cultural events that focus on mental wellness, including “Common Denominator,” a series that profiles performers and their mental health journeys. Two Bridge founder Harris Schwartzberg discusses his relationship with Gavin Creel, who was the featured guest of the series’ pilot episode, and what he learned from filming with him. Visit Two Bridge’s website, and provide your email to receive a code to watch Gavin Creel’s episode of ‘Common Denominator,’ available through this Friday.
Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage via Getty: Gavin Creel during the Opening Night Gala for the Encores production curtain call for "Into The Woods" at New York City Center on May 4, 2022 in New York City.
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"The Emporium" was Thornton Wilder's last play, left unfinished at the time of his death. Now, 75 years later, playwright Kirk Lynn has finished the play, which is running at the Classic Stage Company. "The Emporium" stars Joe Tapper as a young man on a journey of discovery. Lynn and Tapper discuss the play, running at the Classic Stage Company through June 7.
Photo by Marc J. Franklin: From left, Candy Buckley (Bernice & others), Patrick Kerr (Mr. Benjamin), Joe Tapper (John),Eva Kaminsky (Miss Coley), and Mahira Kakkar (Mrs. Frisbee)
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In the new acclaimed Broadway play "Giant," the beloved children's author Roald Dahl is forced to confront the consequences of a book review he wrote that has been interpreted as antisemitic. Dahl is confronted by Jessie Stone, a woman working for his publishing company who is sent to help clean up the mess. Aya Cash, who plays Stone, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt discuss "Giant," up for 4 Tony Awards. Cash and Rosenblatt are both nominated.
Photo by Joan Marcus
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Tony, Emmy and five-time GRAMMY-Award nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban shares tracks from his new album called CINEMATIC, and discusses his upcoming tour.
Album cover courtesy of Reprise Records
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The New York Times has released their annual list of "The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City." Chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan discusses the list, which includes food trucks and Michelin Star tasting menus. Listeners weigh in with their favorite restaurants in the city.
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Influential scholar W.E.B Du Bois lived through many significant periods for Black Civil Rights in America, from being born just 5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, documenting Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century. He was also a New Yorker, living for 10 years in Brooklyn Heights before moving to Ghana, where he died the day before the March on Washington at the age of 95. A new two-hour documentary, 'W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause,' tells the full life story Du Bois, as part of PBS's American Masters series. Director Rita Coburn discusses her work on the film, premiering on May 19 at 9pm.
Photo by Bettmann via Getty Images: W.E.B. DuBois (1868-1963), American educator, editor and writer who helped create the (NAACP) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Undated Photograph.
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Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections.
Today's poem is "Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front" by Wendell Berry.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi
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The Chicago-based folk-fusion trio Tuvergen Band will perform at Flushing Town Hall on May 17. They join us live in the studio to perform and explore their blend of American and Mongolian folk traditions, including the technique of throat singing.
Photo by Susie Inverso
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The bestselling novelist Maria Semple discusses her latest book, Go Gentle. The story follows a Stoic philosopher living on the Upper West Side whose life is upended when she meets a handsome stranger.
Cover art Courtesy of Penguin Random House
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This year is the 50th anniversary of MoMA PS1's opening. To celebrate the anniversary, the museum has organized a new exhibit, 'Greater New York 2026,' that features over 50 artists who live and work in the surrounding New York City area. MoMA PS1 director Connie Butler, and Ruba Katrib, Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, reflect on 50 years of MoMA PS1 and discuss their vision for the exhibit, which runs until August 17.
Photo by Kris Graves, courtesy MoMA PS1: Left: fields harrington. Unfree Free Time (Bike Rental). 2026. E-bike and bike rack. Right: Cevallos Brothers. Greater New York. 2026 Acrylic on wall.
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Tank and the Bangas performs a few songs live from their latest album, The Last Balloon, which marks the final chapter in their balloon trilogy, following Green Balloon and Red Balloon.
Cover art courtesy of Verve Records
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In 1976, as part of America's bicentennial celebration, the New York Transit Museum was born, after a temporary exhibit was proposed by city transit employees. The museum was set up in a decommissioned 1936 subway station in Brooklyn, where it still stands today. As part of the 50th anniversary, the Museum has organized special programming, including a family fundraiser, a parade of trains, and anniversary shuttle rides. Museum director Regina Shepherd reflects on 50 years of the Transit Museum.
Photo courtesy of The New York Transit Museum
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An exhibition of new work by Sanford Biggers transforms Boesky Gallery into a playhouse of sorts, transforming the space into a labyrinth of curtains and false walls. Biggers discusses his show, 'The Gift of Tongues,' which is on display through Saturday, June 13th.
Photo by L. Malik Anderson; Sandford Biggers's 'Narcissus'
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The AOP-NYU Tisch Opera Lab is producing a spring series of 12 short operas, titled "The Transit Operas," all taking place on a subway car. Some of the operas are even going to be performed at the New York Transit Museum, aboard the Museum's vintage train cars. Professor Randall Eng discusses the program, alongside student librettist Kennen Butler and student composer Dawson Atkin, who will share more about their new operas. The Transit Operas will be running on May 16 and 17 at the African Grove Theatre and on May 20 and 21 at the New York Transit Museum.
(Photo courtesy of NYU Tisch): Jordan Rutter-Covatto and MaKayla McDonald perform in "Transit Operas"
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A new documentary provides a portrait of lived experiences from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in America. Director Eugene Yi and musician DJ Rekha, who participated in the film, discuss "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas," which is streaming on HBO Max.
(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Korean American Leaders in Hollywood) Sandra Oh speaks onstage during KALH Honors 2025 at Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles on December 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Out of Silence is a new immersive sound installation at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island that uses layered voices and hidden speakers to transform the way visitors experience the park. Finnish artist Hans Rosenström and curator Alina Girshovich discuss the exhibit and the music that inspired it. 'Out of Silence' is on view through June 21.
Photo courtesy of Hans Rosenström
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"Abbot Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter discusses her new comedy special, "It Was an Accident," premiering on May 15 on Hulu.
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In the late 1970s, photographer Sophie Rivera began asking her fellow Nuyoricans if she could take their picture on the street. So began her Latino Portrait series that is just one of the many ways Rivera reframed how Puerto Rican New Yorkers were depicted on camera in mass media. A new exhibit at El Museo del Barrio displays more than 125 images taken by Rivera, and is the first museum survey dedicated to the artist. Susanna V. Temkin, Interim Chief Curator, discusses Rivera's photography and the legacy she left behind after she passed away in 2021. 'Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures' is on view through August 2.
Photo: Sophie Rivera Self-portrait, c.1970s Gelatin silver print Estate of Martin Hurwitz
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The hit "Titanic" musical parody "Titanique" has made it to Broadway, earning four Tony nominations, including for Best Musical. The show's co-creator Marla Mindelle, individually nominated for her performance as Celine Dion recounting her experience aboard the Titanic, along with Layton Williams, nominated for his performance as the iceberg, discuss "Titanique."
Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
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Though WNYC listeners know Tiffany Hanssen as a longtime public radio host, she is now also the author of a brand-new crime thriller! Hanssen discusses her debut novel My Name Was Gerry Sass, which tells the story of a radio host who is secretly a hitman for hire.
Cover art courtesy of Atlantic Crime/Tiffany Hanssen
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30 years ago, a deadly blizzard on Mount Everest claimed the lives of eight climbers. Among the surviving members of the expedition was journalist Jon Krakauer, who was covering it for Outside Magazine. His book about the experience, Into Thin Air, became a hit. But 30 years later, what has changed about the experience of climbing the highest peak in the world? Jon Krakauer discusses the new 30th anniversary edition of Into Thin Air.
Photo by John Storey/Getty Images: Author Jon Krakauer in a park.
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Often when creating new policies or legislation about mental health care and treatment, one group is left out of the conversation: people with mental illnesses. A new book seeks to spotlight the people working to change that. Fredrick E. Vars, a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, discusses his book Through the Fire: How People with Mental Illness Are Empowering Each Other.
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This summer, the United States will play host to the World Cup, the biggest event in the soccer world. But the United States Men's National Soccer Team have consistently been underdogs in the tournament. A new HBO documentary follows the team as the prepare for the World Cup. Director Rand Getlin discusses "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team."
Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP: USA's goalkeeper #01 Matt Turner, defender #03 Walker Zimmerman, forward #21 Timothy Weah, midfielder #06 Yunus Musah, defender #13 Tim Ream, defender #05 Antonee Robinson and (bottom L-R) midfielder #04 Tyler Adams, forward #10 Christian Pulisic, midfielder #08 Weston McKennie, defender #02 Sergino Dest and forward #09 Jesus Ferreira pose for the team picture ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between the Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on December 3, 2022.
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The film series "Wallace Shawn: The Master Builder" celebrates the work of the New York-native actor, screenwriter, and playwright. It was curated by comedian and actor John Early and director Lucas Kane, who also collaborated with Shawn on his new play, "What We Did Before Our Moth Days." The series runs at Metrograph through May 22. Wallace Shawn, Early, and Kane join us.
Film still courtesy of Metrograph: Wallace Shawn in 'A Master Builder'
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Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, families might be planning for a nice restaurant meal to celebrate Mom. But what if you have kids? Not all restaurants are the same level of kid-friendly. Writer Rachel Sugar discusses her recent New York Magazine piece, "The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!)," and listeners share their picks.
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For her latest cookbook, Domenic Marchetti traveled around Italy collection recipes for everyone's favorite dessert: cookies! She discusses the result, Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region. Plus, listeners share their favorite Italian cookie or Italian bakery.
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Ahead of Mother's Day, All Of It wants to hear stories about Mom, specifically your mom's New York story. That could mean an immigration story, or the story of how they started a business, a story about their life in New York, or a memory with them in the city that you hold dear. Von Diaz, author and StoryCorps senior producer, discusses some of her favorite StoryCorps stories about moms, and gives tips on how to record stories from loved ones.
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Courtney Barnett talks about her new album Creature of Habit. She'll be performing live at Kings Theater in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Photo: Courtney Barnett performs live on stage at Sea.Hear.Now Festival at North Beach on September 18, 2022 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images)
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The one-man show 'Kenrex' tells the true story of Ken Rex McElroy, a man so hated in his small Missouri town that he was murdered by a vigilante mob... who refused to say who had done it. The show is performed entirely by Jack Holden, who plays over 30 characters over the course of the play. Holden recently won the Olivier Award for his performance. Holden joins to discuss the show, running now at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Photo by Manuel Harlan
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The theatrical experience 'Fight Back' invites audience members into an interactive experience. Each audience member is given a character, the identity of someone who attended a real ACT UP New York meeting on March 13, 1989. Once the show begins, they play out the meeting as participants. "Fight Back" is running two more shows, on May 11 and May 18. The show's creator, David Wise, discusses the theatrical experience, alongside producer George Straus, who also experienced the show as a participant.
Photo by Joseph O’Malley
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The characters of The Memory Museum, the debut short story collection from M Lin, are millennial Chinese women in their home country and among the global diaspora, whose stories reflect experiences of contemporary China and migration from the present day to the near future. M Lin discusses her debut.
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Jiyoung Han's debut novel Honey in the Wound follows multiple generations of women with magical gifts in early 20th century Korea, against the violence and oppression of Japanese control. Han joins us.
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The Outer Country, a debut novel from Davin Malasarn, follows multiple generations of a family split between Thailand and the United States. Malasarn drew from his own life for its story, including an experience of conversion therapy when a monk is called to perform an exorcism on a young boy exhibiting effeminate traits. Malasarn joins us.
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As more people begin to take GLP-1s for weight loss, many have reported unexpected positive side effects, like relief for chronic migraines, help with arthritis, and even help with addiction. But doctors still aren't quite sure why this medication has so many unintended upsides, and what it could mean for future use. New York Times contributing writer Julia Belluz, discusses her piece "The Great Ozempic Experiment." Plus, listeners share how GLP-1s have changed their lives.
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The folk artist Hiss Golden Messenger (MC Taylor) performs live from his brand-new album, I'm People, ahead of his North American tour.
Photo by Graham Tolbert
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A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio." Today, hear the stories behind some of his most famous works.
Painting by Vermeer; Courtesy of DeAgostini/Getty Images
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The 2026 Tony Award nominations have just been announced. Vulture theater critic Jackson McHenry shares his thoughts on this season of Broadway musicals and plays. Plus, listeners share their favorite shows from this year.
Broadway's 'Ragtime,' Photo of by Matthew Murphy
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Harpist Ashley Jackson stops by to perform live and preview her BAM concert on May 6, in support of her latest EP, Cover Girl.
Photo by Julia Comita
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The temperatures have been up and down this Spring, and how might that affect your plants? Stephen Orr, the former editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens, gives advice on plant care this season, and discusses his new book, The Gardener's Mindset: A Gardening Book, with essays about his home gardens and easy project ideas for people to try at home.
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A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio," about the one patron who funded most of his work, and how his mother-in-law tried to influence him with her wealth.
Image via The Frick Collection/Getty
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The new film 'Blue Heron' tells the story of Sasha, a young daughter of Hungarian immigrants who move to Vancouver Island, and the story of Sasha's older brother, who begins displaying increasingly unstable behavior. Writer and director Sophy Romvari discusses the film, her feature debut, which is based in part on her own life. 'Blue Heron' is in theaters now.
Image courtesy of Janus Films
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, All Of It has revived the series 'Mental Health Mondays.' This week, a conversation with director Benjamin Wagner about his new documentary, "Friends & Neighbors," which explores the effect of chronic stress in the lives of Americans, and spotlights people around the country who are prioritizing community and trying to help others. The film is streaming now on PBS.
Photo courtesy of 'Friends & Neighbors'
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Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Mýa talks about her forthcoming album, Retrospect, which drops Friday, May 15. Her music video for the single "Just a Little Bit" was released on Sunday.
Photo by David Niacaris
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A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio."
Image of 'The Milkmaid' by Vermeer, via Bettmann/Getty
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In the 1970s and '80s, NYC's gave independent creators a platform on broadcast television, in the form of Manhattan Cable TV, a network that aired un-censored programs without editorial discretion, including independent variety shows, LGBTQ+ culture shows, and even pornography. Director David Shadrack Smith talks about his new documentary, 'Public Access,' which explores this free speech experiment. There's a screening of the film this evening at the LES Film Festival.
Image courtesy of the film
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The May "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the new novel from bestselling author Tom Perrotta, Ghost Town. The story follows an eighth grader named Jimmy growing up in suburban New Jersey in the 1970s. Devastated by a tragic loss, he seeks comfort where he can get it... including with an older girl who happens to own a Ouija Board. Tom Perrotta discusses the novel ahead of our May 27th Get Lit event! Click here to find out more.
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Jane’s Walk NYC is a festival organized by the Municipal Art Society to honor the work of Jane Jacobs, whose humanist angle on urbanism helped energize New York City. This year's festival starts May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 3. The Municipal Art Society of New York's director of development Sarah Celentano, and Genevieve Wagner the organization's senior manager of programs, preview the festival.
Photo by Frank Lennon/Toronto Star via Getty Images
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A series called "Revolutionary New York: Then & Now" from the Museum of the City of New York traces the Revolutionary War period in New York City, from the first sparks of rebellion through the years of British occupation, and its role as the nation's first capital. Co-curators Sarah Henry and Peter-Christian Aigner talk about this history, and why it still reverberates. today.
Image courtesy of the Museum of the City of New York: Representation a Feu Terrible a Nouvelle Yorck [Image of the Terrible Fire in New York; FranzXaver Habermann, ca. 1776, Gift from The J. Clarence Davies Collection, 1929.(29.100.2086)
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The new novel from Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney tells the story of a woman who begins an affair in 1970s Rochester, with lasting consequences for the rest of her family. Sweeney discusses Lake Effect, the April Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Click here to watch the full, video version of our in-person book club event!
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This month's Get Lit with All Of It book club selection was the family drama from novelist Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's called "Lake Effect." In the spirit of family, our musical guests were Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton founded the band Ida in Brooklyn in the 1990s. They were joined at the event by their daughter Storey Littleton, who grew up playing in the family band and just released her debut solo album, At A Diner.
Photo courtesy of the band
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The beloved cult classic "The Rocky Horror Show" has been brought back to live in a Broadway revival! Director Sam Pinkleton discusses the show alongside one member of this star-studded cast, Rachel Dratch, who plays the Narrator. After that, stars Stephanie Hsu as Janet, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia and Amber Gray as Riff Raff, discuss their roles in the castle at Frankenstein Place. "The Rocky Horror Show" is running now at Studio 54.
Photo by Joan Marcus
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Michael James Scott started as a cast member of the musical 'Aladdin' before it even landed on Broadway. He has since become its longest-running Genie. On May 3, he'll take his final bow with the production. He talks about his tenure, and his replacement Caleb Barnett discusses stepping into the role.
Photo by Deen van Meer
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and to mark the occasion, subway performers Alex Feldman, Billy Edwards and Danny Raycraft, who comprise West Fourth Trio, visit WNYC's studios to perform live music, and discuss what they enjoy about playing for commuters.
Photo courtesy of the band
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In the new Broadway play 'The Fear of 13,' Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody stars as Nick Yarris, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned on death row for a murder he insists he never committed. Brody discusses making his Broadway debut in this drama, running now at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
Photo by Emilio Madrid
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On 31 Chambers Street, just across the street from City Hall, The Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) works to document and archive New York in a building once known as the Hall of Records. DORIS has organized a new exhibit, 'NYC's Story: The City on Record,' where New Yorkers can come and see some of these records for themselves throughout 400 years of city history. DORIS Commissioner Pauline Toole and Rossy Mendez, archivist and exhibit curator, discuss what New York has in its archives, and listeners share their answer to one question in the exhibit: what makes New York, New York?
Image courtesy of NYC Municipal Archives; In the early 1900s, tour operators began using bi-level buses to shuttle visitors around the city. Tours typically included narrative provided by a guide and stops at important landmarks
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 23, 2026] In the revival of Clare Barron's play "You Got Older," Alia Shawkat stars as Mae, a young woman in a state of limbo after losing her job and moving home to take care of her father (Peter Friedman) who is battling cancer. Shawkat, Barron, and director Anne Kauffman discuss the play, running until May 3 at the Cherry Lane Theater.
Photo by Marc J. Franklin
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In this year's edition of New York Magazine's annual "yesteryear" issue, chief art critic Jerry Saltz writes about his experiences in the New York City art scene in the 1990s. He discusses his piece, "My ’90s Art World," and take calls from listeners who want to share their own memories.
Photo courtesy of Jerry Saltz; Artist Jeff Koons and art dealer Leo Castelli at Sonnabend Gallery, 1991
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The first American retrospective of the work of pioneering artist Marcel Duchamp in 50 years has landed at the MoMA. Curators Ann Temkin and Michelle Kuo discuss the show, running now through August 22.
Image by Alfred Stieglitz; 'Fountain' (photograph of readymade by Marcel Duchamp). New York, 1917. Gelatin silver print. Box in a Valise Archive, private collection, USA. © Association Marcel Duchamp / ADAGP, Paris / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York 2026
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Email scams have been around almost as long as there has been email. But between COVID and the rise of generative AI, they have gotten a lot more sophisticated, and have otherwise grown in scope and scale. Lily Hay Newman, senior writer at WIRED, talks about what we know about scammers, and how to protect yourself.
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Summer is upon us! With the warmer months approaching, Amelia Edelman shares smart tips for planning a solo travel adventure, from budgeting and safety to building confidence and making the most of exploring new places on your own terms.
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A new book provides both a candid and humorous insights to help bridesmaids set boundaries, manage emotional and financial stress, and support their friends without losing themselves in the process. Ruhama Wolle, author and the style partnerships editor at The Cut, to discusses her book, I Hope You Elope: A Bridesmaid Survival Guide.
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The prolific and ever-collaborative musician Angelique Kidjo tapped Pharrell, Quavo, and Nile Rogers along with African artists including The Cavemen and Fally Ipupa and many others to join her on her latest album "HOPE!!"
Photo by Brantley Gutierrez
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To close out their National Poetry Month coverage, our colleagues on the WNYC Morning Edition team are hosting a free event, 'Poetry Together: A Night of Collaboration and Community,' hosted by Michael Hill and featuring poet KC Trommer, also a founder of QUEENSBOUND, a collaborative public poetry project. Trommer previews the event, happening 4/29 at 7pm in The Greene Space, and listeners share their favorite poems about New York.
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Estrangement can be an incredibly painful experience, or a healing one. A new collection of writing explores the complexities of familial estrangement. Editor Jenny Bartoy and contributing writer Hannah Bae discuss their new book, No Contact: Writers on Estrangement. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with estrangement. Bartoy and Bae will be speaking at an event at Liz's Book Bar on Tuesday April 28 at 6:30 pm.
Cover art courtesy of Counterpoint Press
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Lately, more people have been gravitating towards outdated technology, like Walkman, VHS tapes, record players, and more. What is behind this drive towards old tech? Is it nostalgia, or a desire to disconnect? Hanif Abdurraquib, contributing writer for The New Yorker, discusses his new piece "Our Longing for Inconvenience," and listeners share what outdated technology they have included in their own lives.
Illustration by Bill Rebholz, courtesy of The New Yorker
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A new biography tells the story of the legendary British band The Rolling Stones, focusing particularly on the special relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Bob Spitz discusses the new book, The Rolling Stones: The Biography.
Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images
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From 2019 to 2022, Joy Harjo served as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, the first Native American to serve in that position. Now, Harjo has released a new album,Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace, which combines her passion for jazz and poetry. The album, out today, is Harjo's debut on the historic Smithsonian Folkways label. To celebrate National Poetry Month, Joy Harjo shares some of her music for an All Of It Listening Party.
Photo by by Melissa Lukenbaugh
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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.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
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The performance art show "Burnout Paradise" consists of four people with a long to-do list, which they have to complete, while running on treadmills, within an hour, or the audience gets their money back. The show is a fun and experimental look at the challenges of having a true work/life balance in the 21st century. The show was created by Pony Cam Collective, and Pony Cam members Ava Campbell, Dominic Weintraub, and Hugo Williams discuss the piece, which is running now at the Astor Place Theatre.
Photo by Austin Ruffer
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The new documentary "Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks" spotlights the groundbreaking New York City all female punk band, who worked together in the 1990s and early 2000s before breaking up, and then reuniting in 2021 for their first show in 17 years. Director Ilya Chaiken and Lunachicks band members Theo Kogan and Gina Volpe discuss the film, which opens in theaters and video-on-demand on April 24.
Photo courtesy of The Lunachicks
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This month, WNYC welcomed Hidden Brain, a show dedicated to reporting on human behavior and social science research, to its weekend programming. Shankar Vedantam, Hidden Brain host and executive editor, introduces himself to WNYC listeners, and focuses on two recent episodes of the show on the psychology of telling lies and keeping secrets. And listeners share their biggest lie or secret.
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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
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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 at the Maysles Documentary Center.
Film still courtesy of Reel Medicine Media
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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
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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 organized by the Joey Ramone Foundation.
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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.
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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, community program manager at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden discusses the competition. Plus, Shauna Moore, director of horticulture at the BBG, provides tips for making your block greener, and listeners share how they have improved the greenery on their own block.
Crown Heights, Eastern Parkway between Bedford and Franklin; Photo by Jibreel Cooper
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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 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. Granik and Marte will be holding Q&A sessions alongside screenings at Metrograph this Sunday and at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday next week.
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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 discuss the film.
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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 recent years, opening at the IFC Center on April 22.
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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
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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.
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[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."
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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.
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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 cookie you want, and how she mixes politics with baking in her podcast.
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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.
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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.
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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 masculinity, and the lives they actually want to lead. Conn discusses the book, out April 21. Conn will be speaking at Taylor and Company Books in Brooklyn on April 21 at 7 pm.
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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 Broadway on the Radio series. Click here to watch a livestream of the event.
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[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 through April 26, and is nominated for Outstanding Musical at the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards.
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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.
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Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
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[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.
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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, Ball remains to discuss his new Broadway show "Becky Shaw."
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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.
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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 that features Shin's work with celadon ceramics. Jean Shin discusses her inspiration for the work ahead of the opening this weekend, which invites public participation for both pieces.
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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.
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Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton previews this year's international celebration of independently owned music shops. Plus, listeners share their favorite record store experiences.
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Everyone has their favorite dive. A New York dive bar is a unique kind of social experience, and you can find one in practically every neighborhood in the city. Megan Spurrell, senior features editor at Condé Nast Traveler, discusses working on the recent list, "20 New York City Dive Bars We Love," and listeners shout out their favorite dive bar.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of East Village residents began compiling recipes from chefs and residents around the neighborhood to bind together and sell to benefit Trinity’s Services and Food for the Homeless. Now, the East Village Cookbook has become a big hit, featuring recipes from Veselka, Nom Wah, Katz's, Momofuku, and more. Plus, it also features recipes from residents like Alan Cumming and Richard Hell. Proceeds from the cookbook benefit Trinity’s Services and Food for the Homeless. Reverend Will Kroeze of Trinity Lower East Side and chef Will Horowitz discuss the project and the cookbook. Plus, listeners share what they love most about the East Village.
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A new film centers on Rico, a 19-year-old Dominican American selling nutcracker cocktails on the beach during the summer. His world shifts when his girlfriend Destiny moves into his already packed Bronx apartment after finding out she is pregnant, adding new tension and complexity at home. Actor Desinty Checo, who plays Destiny, joins us, along with writer-director Joel Alfonso Vargas, to talk about Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) ahead of its theatrical release on Friday, April 17. Vargas will present a Q&A following Friday's screening at Film Forum (sold out) with additonal screenings and events at Regal Concourse in the Bronx.
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Songbird migration is ramping up, and woodcocks are tantalizing hundreds of people at Bryant Park. All Of It senior producer Kate Hinds talks about migration, and where to go birding in our area. Plus, listeners, call in and share your favorite birds and spots.
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Free bread for the table used to be a staple of most restaurants across America. But increasingly, restaurants are charging customers for the bread baskets that used to be a symbol of good hospitality. Caity Weaver, a writer for The Atlantic, went on a journey around America to find the best free bread still available to restaurant-goers, and to investigate why complimentary bread and butter has become increasingly rare. Weaver discusses her piece "I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America," plus listeners share their favorite free restaurant bread in the city.
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The new documentary "Steal This Story, Please!" spotlights the life and career of Amy Goodman, journalist and founder of the news program "Democracy Now!" Goodman discusses the film, which is running now at the IFC Center.
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Julia Wertz is a cartoonist and frequent contributor to The New Yorker's cartoons. A few years ago, Julia went through a surprise pregnancy and unexpected marriage right before the COVID lockdown. Her new graphic memoir, Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here), explores the stages of Julia's pregnancy and parenthood in a cartoon format. Julia discusses the experience of giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how drawing comics helps her make sense of her life. Julia has a book event at Books Are Magic (Montague St. location) on April 15 at 7, and at Rizzoli Bookstore on April 16th at 6.
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As additional restrictions began to be placed on women's reproductive healthcare across the United States, one OB-GYN had an idea. Dr. Mary Afsari decided to take her medicine out of the hospital and head on the road, converting an RV into a mobile women's clinic to serve patients across the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Afsari discusses her new memoir about her experiences, Labor: One Woman's Work.
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On April 15, The New York Public Library kicks off their annual World Literature & Arts Festival, with a series of events and author talks spotlighting excellent fiction from around the world. Plus, 12 translated titles will be available to borrow as e-copies immediately, in unlimited quantities. Erica Parker, the NYPL associate director of adult cultural programming, previews the festival, and the 12 novels available to borrow. Plus, listeners share their favorite translated works.
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There are various laws governing dogs in New York City, but lately, some feel like dog owners are flouting the rules. After a long cold winter of frozen dog poop preserved beneath the surface of snowdrifts has pushed some to the brink. Reporter Rachel Sugar discusses her recent article in Curbed, "Where Does a Dog Belong." Plus, listeners weigh in.
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A brand new edition of Hamburger America: A State-By-State Guide to 200 Great Burger Joints, features 38 new restaurants, spotlighting the nation's best roadside stands, diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites. George Motz, author, chef and owner of the eatery Hamburger America, discuses the book, and what makes a good quality burger. On Tuesday, Motz will hold a book signing at his restaurant at noon, and at 6pm a “Surprise hamburgers” will be revealed.
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In the new documentary "Everyone is Lying to You for Money," director Ben McKenzie explores the world of cryptocurrency to figure out who stands to profit the most from pushing more people to invest in crypto. McKenzie discusses the film, which is playing now at the IFC Center.
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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.
In this second episode of four, Nick reads the poem “The Wild Rose.”
Sometimes hidden from me
in daily custom and in trust,
so that I live by you unaware
as by the beating of my heart,
suddenly you flare in my sight,
a wild rose blooming at the edge
of thicket, grace and light
where yesterday was only shade,
and once more I am blessed, choosing
again what I chose before
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Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 2, 2026] In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begins to realize that he might be being stalked. Cale, Hayes, and director Leigh Silverman discuss "The Unknown," running at Studio Seaview through April 12.
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Pickles and New York go hand in hand. A new book, The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles, explores how pickles evolved in the city, from immigration-driven delis on the Lower East Side to dedicated pickle stores like The Pickle Guys. Authors Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder, who are also the principals of Mattmo, a branding agency in Amsterdam specializing in culinary history, discuss their research and interest in pickle history alongside Alan Kaufman, owner of The Pickle Guys. Plus, listeners share their favorite kind of pickle.
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'The Travel Companion' is a new independent film that tells the story of Simon, a struggling documentary filmmaker, and his friendship with Bruce, an airline worker who invites Simon to be his traveling companion for a year, meaning he can fly for free. But their relationship is complicated when Bruce meets Beatrice, a more successful filmmaker that challenges Simon's creative insecurities. The film, shot locally around New York, premieres at BAM April 10-16. Co-writers and directors Alex Mallis and Travis Wood discuss their inspiration for the story, and what it takes to make an indie film in 2026.
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The new Steven Soderbergh film "The Christophers" follows siblings who hire an art forger, played by Michaela Coel, to pretend to be an art dealer in order to acquire and finish their estranged father's paintings. Coel, who stars alongside Ian McKellen in the film, discusses her role in "The Christophers," in select theaters now. Coel also stars in the film "Mother Mary" alongside Anne Hathaway, which hits theaters on April 17.
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For many people, the decision of whether to let their hair go grey naturally, or to begin dyeing it, is a fraught and complicated one. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times fashion director and chief fashion critic, discussed the topic in a recent edition of her column "Ask Vanessa," and shares insights with listeners. Plus, listeners share their thoughts on going grey, or not!
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Julie Mehretu is a Macarthur Genius-winning artist, born in Ethiopia and based in New York. Her latest exhibit, 'Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology)', features new paintings made in the last few years. The show opens at Marian Goodman Gallery at 385 Broadway on April 14. Mehretu previews the exhibit, and discusses her installation at The Obama Presidential Center, which opens in June.
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If something in pop culture — a movie, a TV show, a song or viral content — is especially popular, how does that change your eagerness to engage with it and be part of the conversation? Atlantic contributing writer Anna Holmes considers herself someone who avoids pop culture particularly popular in the present, like 'The Pitt,' and she's not alone. Holmes discusses her reporting in her recent Atlantic article, "The People Who Shun Super-Popular Pop Culture," and listeners share the culture they've avoided due to its popularity.
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The new Broadway adaptation of the classic film "Dog Day Afternoon" stars Jon Bernthal as Sonny, an intense but loveable bank robber, and Jessica Hecht as Colleen, a level-headed bank teller. Bernthal and Hecht discuss the play, running now at the August Wilson Theatre through July 12.
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There are many songs that could be described as political or that overtly address social issues. But more rarely has a song been so impactful as to directly influence American political and legal history. In the new book On the Record: Music that Changed America, Anna Celenza shares the stories of songs like Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring that have inspired legislative change. We also take calls from listeners about the political songs that have stuck with them.
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It's the time of year when many New York City leases end, and people around the city are embarking on that stressful task: moving! Dorie Chevlen and Kit Dillon of Wirecutter join to walk listeners through their comprehensive guide for how to tackle moving in New York. Plus, listeners share their tips for how to survive a move.
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The beloved Central Park restaurant Tavern on the Green has been open for 90+ years. Now, a new cookbook from executive chef Bill Peet allows home cooks to attempt to make some of their classic recipes in their own kitchens. Peet, and Tavern on the Green co-owner Jim Caiola, join to discuss Tavern on the Green Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes and Historical Treasures from New York City's Iconic Restaurant. Plus, listeners share their favorite memories of Tavern on the Green.
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Grammy award-winning Mexican singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade's latest album is titled Cancionera. She's kicking off her tour for it by playing two days at the BAM. Ahead of those shows, she joins us for a listening party.
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In the latest novel from author Emma Straub, a newly-divorced woman named Annie reluctantly goes on a cruise with her sister, a cruise designed for fans of one 90s era boy band. But Annie's experience changes when she meets a member of the band who is lonely, and looking for a friend. Straub discusses American Fantasy, out today. Straub will be speaking with Lin Manuel Miranda on April 7 at 7 pm at the First Unitarian Church.
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In the latest work of investigative journalism from Patrick Radden Keefe, the author attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious death of Zac Brettler, a British teenager who plunged to his death from a luxury building in 2019. After his death, it was revealed that Brettler had been living a secret life, one that involved shady characters in the London underworld. Keefe discusses his new book, London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth, out today. Keefe will be speaking on April 7 at the 92Y with Sarah Jessica Parker.
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The April "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the novel Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. It follows one woman's affair in 1970s Rochester... and the continued fallout years later as she lives in New York City and prepares to attend a family wedding. D'Aprix Sweeney discusses the novel ahead of the April 27th "Get Lit" event. Click here to grab your tickets and find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel, courtesy of The New York Public Library.
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April kicks off a busy season for books, with many big name authors publishing great new reads. All Of It and "Get Lit" producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of the new books you can pick up this spring. Plus, listeners recommend books they've been reading and loving.
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In the new novel Yesteryear, a popular tradwife influencer finds herself confronting the harsh realities of the lifestyle she promotes when she mysteriously is sent back in time to 1855. Author Caro Claire Burke discusses the novel, out April 7. Burke will be speaking on April 7 at Symphony Space at 7 pm.
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The series "The Testaments," which is based on Margaret Atwood's novel, is set in the same universe as The Handmaid's Tale. It follows Agnes, a teenager attending an elite prep school for future wives. Actor Chase Infinity talks about the series, along with creator/showrunner Bruce Miller, ahead of its April 8th premiere on Hulu.
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Cleo de Lasa, an information assistant at The New York Public Library, highlights a thoughtful selection of books in recognition of both National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month. Her picks celebrate the richness and diversity of Arab American culture and contributions, while also showcasing the power of poetry to illuminate identity, history, and lived experience.
*Tomorrow night, there will be an event to honor the rich poetic tradition of Arab American literature at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at 6:30pm EST. To read the library's full list of Best New Poetry Books, visit their website here.
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This month the Criterion Channel curated a series of corporate thrillers, from "Wall Street" to "The Firm" to "Michael Clayton." Criterion curator Clyde Folley discusses some of the films in this series, and listeners share their favorite corporate thrillers.
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The new exhibit "Raphael: Sublime Poetry" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is the first major survey of the Renaissance master's work ever featured in America. The exhibit features paintings, sketches, and even tapestries from Raphael's short but illustrious career. Curator Carmen Bambach, who spent years working on the exhibition, discusses "Raphael: Sublime Poetry," open through June 28.
Photo by Eileen Travell, courtesy of The Met
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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 will read a poem by Berry – poet, farmer, and environmental activist – and share his reflections.
In this first episode of four, Nick reads the poem “A Warning to My Readers.”
Do not think me gentle
because I speak in praise
of gentleness, or elegant
because I honor the grace
that keeps this world. I am
a man crude as any,
gross of speech, intolerant,
stubborn, angry, full
of fits and furies. That I
may have spoken well
at times, is not natural.
A wonder is what it is.
Produced by Simon Close
Mixing by Amber D Bruce
Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop
Art by Greg Ruth
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 13, 2025] An exhibition at the MoMA celebrates the career of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, an artist who helped push the boundaries of modernism. Curators Christophe Cherix and Beverly Adams discuss "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream," on view through April 11 2026.
Painting is 'The Jungle,' by Wifredo Lam, courtesy of MoMA
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[REBROADCAST FROM August 26, 2025] Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, "Take a Banana For the Ride," which was recently made available to stream on Netflix.
Photo by Emilio Madrid
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2021] Acclaimed sci-fi writer Andy Weir, discusses his novel Project Hail Mary, which was recently adapted for the big screen. The story follows an astronaut who wakes up in space without any memory of how he got there.
Cover art courtesy of Random House
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 19, 2026] The stars of the Broadway musical 'Chess' joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher perform songs from the show and discuss bringing the beloved musical back to the stage. Plus, conversation about the production with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Emmy Award-winner Danny Strong, who re-wrote the book for this revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
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Artist Wendy Red Star discusses 'One Blue Bead,' her latest exhibition at Sargent’s Daughters, exploring trade beads as currency and the idea of contested value. 'One Blue Bead' is on view through April 18th.
Installation photo courtesy of Sargent's Daughters
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Working in continuous layers, the paintings of artist Kwamé Azure Gomez produce dense, atmospheric visions while providing rich, sensory experiences of Black worship spaces and queer nightlife. She talks about her first solo show with the Marianne Boesky Gallery called 'Set The Atmosphere'
Photo of the artist by Merik Goma
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A new exhibition explores how graphic design shaped New York’s grassroots response to AIDS from 1979 to 2003. Curator Ian Bradley-Perrin, who is also a historian of HIV/AIDS, discusses 'Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS,' on display at Poster House through September 6, 2026.
Image courtesy of Poster House: "Ignorance = Fear," poster by Keith Haring
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There's no easy answer to the question of how to successfully be a New Yorker, but New York Magazine is launching a new newsletter to try and make navigating city life easier. "How to Be a New Yorker" offers tips on how to do very specific things in New York, like how to throw a party, where to get a haircut, how to exercise without going broke, how to catch the best concerts, and more. Features editor Julia Edelstein discusses what you can learn in the newsletter and listeners share their advice on how to be a better New Yorker.
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While most of the sports-loving world is paying attention to their basketball brackets, the folks at Serious Eats spend this time of the year pitting carbohydrates against each other in a contest they call "Starch Madness." And this year's bracket might be the most controversial yet: baked goods. Daniel Gritzer, editorial director for Serious Eats, talks about the competition, and listeners call in to defend their favorite baked sweet.
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The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses Blume's career in Hollywood, and how she embraced social media, in today's installment of our series Full Bio.
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All Of It producers Jordan Lauf and Simon Close talk about the history of the Grammy's prestigious Album of the Year category. They've been listening to the winning records dating back to 1959, and ranking them. Listeners call in to share their favorite winners, and talk about the albums they think should have won.
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A new documentary and accompanying audiobook explore the founding of ESPN by Bill Rasmussen and his son Scott Rasmussen in 1979, and chronicles the early days of the network in the 1980s. Mike Soltys, ESPN historian and longtime ESPN employee, and director Greg DeHart discuss the history. “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” premieres on April 6 at 8:30 pm on ESPN, and the audiobook version is set to release on April 7.
Image courtesy of ESPN. First SportsCenter 9/7/1979. George Grande (L) and Lee Leonard on set, Bill Shanahan, foreground and Mary Walton on camera
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To kick off National Poetry Month, former poet laureate Ada Limón discusses her new book, Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry, and listeners share what poetry means to them.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a veteran curator to run New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs: Diya Vij. She discusses her vision for the department, how she wants the arts to be celebrated in the city, and how she plans to make the city more affordable for artists and cultural workers.
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The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses Blume's early marriage and motherhood, and how they helped shape her professional life, in today's installment of our series Full Bio.
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A new HBO documentary series dives into the world of professional bowling and its colorful characters. Co-director James Lee Hernandez discusses "Born to Bowl" and takes calls from bowling fans.
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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."
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In the new movie "Our Hero, Balthazar," a young man who posts performatively online decrying gun violence suddenly finds himself encountering a man who claims to want to perpetrate a school shooting. Director Oscar Boyson and actors Asa Butterfield and Jaeden Martell discuss the film, in select theaters now.
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The new biography Judy Blume: A Life chronicles the life and career of the beloved children's book author. Biographer Mark Oppenheimer discusses the book, and his complex relationship with his subject, in today's installment of our series Full Bio.
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Marshall Project staff writer Maurice Chammah is the author of the newsletter, "Redemption Songs: The Music of Mass Incarceration." The newsletter shares stories of songs made by incarcerated people. BL Shirelle is one of its subjects, a formerly incarcerated musician who now runs the label FREER Records, which releases music by prison-impacted artists. Chammah and Shirelle discuss their efforts, share some of the songs featured by the newsletter and label, and explore what the tracks suggest about mass incarceration in the U.S.
Album cover courtesy of FREER Records
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Singer-songwriter and Staten Island native Ingrid Michaelson performs live ahead of her American Songbook concert at Lincoln Center. "Ingrid Michaelson & Friends: The Time and Space Between Us" will take place at David Geffen Hall on Friday April 3 at 7:30.
Photo by Rebecca J Michelson
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Indian sitar master Purbayan Chatterjee performed at this month's Get Lit with All Of It event with author Megha Majumdar. This month's book selection, A Guardian and a Thief, takes place in Kolkata, a city for which Chatterjee wrote an anthem.
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The March Get Lit with All Of It selection was the novel A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar. The novel is set in a future version of Kolkata, India, that has been ravaged by climate change. One family thinks they are set to start a new life in Michigan, but when their visas are stolen, they discover how far they will go to retrieve them. Majumdar joined us for an event at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.
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A Brooklyn Museum show features more than 280 works from the groundbreaking Malian portrait photographer Seydou Keïta, including iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal possessions, brought to life with unique insights from his family. Guest curator Catherine E. McKinley and Brooklyn Museum's photography curator Pauline Vermare discuss the exhibition, 'Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,' on display through Sunday, May 17th.
Self portrait by Seydou Keïta, courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum
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In recent weeks, The New York Times broke a story spotlighting accusations that influential labor activist Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted and groomed young women and girls in the movement he led. Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa and Mónica Ramírez, founder of Justice for Migrant Women, discuss how the allegations factor into the legacy of Chavez's activism.
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The second season of the Hulus series "Paradise" shows us what remains of the world outside the bunker. Sinatra, played by Juliane Nicholson, remains in charge of the city underground, which is threatened by the arrival a group of travelers lead by Link, played by Thomas Doherty. Nicholson and Doherty discuss the new season of "Paradise," streaming now on Hulu.
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It's March (Audio) Madness time. NPR's Student Podcast Challenge has released the names of its finalists. Undergrads Syd Walter from Sarah Lawrence College, Luisa Sukkar from Barnard College, and Colby McCaskill from Fordham University discuss their contributions to the challenge, and share selections of their work, which include the sounds of a New York City neighborhood, the imaginary country created by someone's brother, and a love letter to aging grandparents.
Photo by L. Malik Anderson/WNYC
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For decades, musicians have been playing in the NYC subway system. Now, the MTA is revamping its program for musicians who perform in the subway system. Tina Vaz, head of the MTA's Arts and Design program, discusses the changes, and trumpeter Eganam 'ÉGO' Segbefia performs live in studio.
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A new PBS docuseries called "We Are Our Time" explores the life of the legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham. Co-directors and co-producers Peter Schnall and Cyndee Readdean talk about the seiries, and Graham's impact on the world of dance, today. Martha Graham Dance Company will be performing at New York City Center April 8 through 12.
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Last month, Alison Stewart hosted a conversation in partnership with The Tenement Museum about NYC history, through the lens of the character Peggy Scott, from the hit series 'The Gilded Age.' Scott is an educated young Black woman who comes to the city pursuing her ambitions to become a successful writer, during a historical period that has come to be characterized by wealthy white 'robber barons' like Rockefeller, Carnegie and Vanderbilt. Hear a special presentation of the event, which was held before a live audience in The Greene Space, with Tenement Museum researcher Marquis Taylor, historian Leslie Harris, and Denée Benton, the actor who plays Peggy Scott.
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"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, the upcoming audio-based performance of the show coming to Audible, and to perform songs live in our studio .
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Author Dorothy Roberts is the product of an interracial marriage, rare for Chicago in the 1960s. When she got older, Roberts discovered that her dad was interested in studying interracial marriages long before he met her mother, calling into question whether their entire family might have been the product of an experiment. Roberts discusses her new book, The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family.
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A local medical school has been exploring new ways to teach the next generation of doctors, with more of an emphasis on the parts of healthcare beyond medical science, including bedside manner and how healthcare costs impact patient experiences. Dr. David Elkowitz, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Educational Culture, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Director of the Academy of Medical Educators, discusses his institution's approach to medical education.
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A new graphic memoir called See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor explores doctor and illustrator Grace Farris's journey through her medical education. She discusses the book, and the lessons she's learned about teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Cover illustration by Grace Farris
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A popular nightlife activity in New York these days is two stepping or line dancing at the Honky-Tonk bar. Reporter Will Groff, author of the Wall Street Journal article, "How American Nightlife Went Honky-Tonk," discusses why honky-tonk culture has taken off in cities around the U.S., and listeners share their experience dancing at the country bar.
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A new book traces how Black comedians developed their craft, from vaudeville and the Chitlin’ Circuit to stand-up stages and 1990s sitcoms. PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett joins us to discuss his latest book, Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms, ahead of a conversation with comedians and writers Phoebe Robinson and Jordan Carlos this Thursday, March 25th in the Greene Space.
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In March, the Criterion Channel is featuring the film series "VHS Forever," a collection of films that involve VHS tapes or video stores, from "Videodrome" to "The Ring." It was curated by Clyde Folley, who discusses the series. Plus, listeners share their favorite experiences with video stores.
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Anjie Cho, Feng Shui expert and architect, shares advice on how to capitalize on the energy of the spring equinox through spring cleaning and other mindfulness practices. Plus, listeners call with their questions and stories about how they're approaching the seasonal transition.
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This Spring, renowned Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are being celebrated by the Museum of Modern Art in a dual exhibition. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream,' looks at how Kahlo and Rivera represented a shift in the development of Mexican identity, art, and culture in the early 20th century. The show is presented in conjunction with the Metropolitan Opera, which is presenting 'El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,' an opera debuting this Spring that explores the relationship between Rivera and Kahlo through a fictional narrative. MoMA worked with the opera's set designer Jon Bausor to create unique setting for the art on view. Bausor discusses the process for designing this exhibit alongside Beverly Adams, MoMA curator of Latin American Art. 'Frida and Diego: The Last Dream' is on view through September 12.
Photo by Robert Gerhardt via MoMA
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In the revival of Clare Barron's play "You Got Older," Alia Shawkat stars as Mae, a young woman in a state of limbo after losing her job and moving home to take care of her father (Peter Friedman) who is battling cancer. Shawkat, Barron, and director Anne Kauffman discuss the play, running now at the Cherry Lane Theater.
Photo by Marc J. Franklin
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For two years, the New Museum has been closed for major renovations. Tomorrow marks the re-opening of the downtown arts space after its multi-million dollar makeover. The museum is marking the opening with a new museum-wide exhibit, 'New Humans: Memories of the Future,' which will be free to the public on opening weekend. Museum director Lisa Phillips, who is stepping down from her role in April, and artistic director Massimiliano Gioni, discuss what to expect from the New Museum in 2026.
Image: Tatsuo Ikeda, BRAHMAN: Chapter 4: Helix Granular Movement-6, 1979. Acrylic on paper, 15 1/2 × 15 1/2 in (39.37 × 39.37 cm). The Rachofsky Collection, Dallas, via The New Museum
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Mama Dip’s Kitchen was one of Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s most beloved restaurants. Now, founder Mildred “Mama Dip” Council’s youngest daughter, Anita “Spring” Council, has published a collection of recipes, family secrets, and personal vignettes about coming of age as a Black girl in the Jim Crow South. Anita discusses the book, titled Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter.
Family photo courtesy of Anita “Spring” Council
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Minneapolis rapper Dessa performs live in studio ahead of her Music Hall of Williamsburg concert tonight.
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"Love Story," the latest series from Ryan Murphy, attempts to tell the story of one of the most famous celebrity couples of the 1990's: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. It has been on of the highest rated series in FX's history, and launched nostalgia about everything from the pre-smart phone era of the 90's to the fashion. But it's also received criticism for its loose interpretation of the facts. Ashley Wong discusses her Wall Street Journal reporting about the series.
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[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2026] "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members join us to perform songs from the show live in our studio.
Photo by Joan Marcus
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 21, 2026] The documentary "Queen of Chess" puts the spotlight on Judit Polgár, a Hungarian child chess prodigy who sought to become a champion in a game dominated by men. Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy join to discuss the documentary, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and will be available to stream soon on Netflix.
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The stars of the Broadway musical 'Chess' join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher perform songs from the show and discuss bringing the beloved musical back to the stage. Plus, conversation about the production with Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Emmy Award-winner Danny Strong, who re-wrote the book for this revival. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
If you want to watch a livestream of the event, click this link!
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Leonardo Drew is a Bridgeport-born, Brooklyn-based artist who has two exhibits in our area you can see, specifically about his work with paper. Drew discusses his story and three-decade career in art, and what interests him about paper as a material and inspiration for large-scale abstract pieces he calls "explosions". His work is on view at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich through May 10, and at Pace Prints beginning March 19 through April 25.
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In the new show "Bait," Riz Ahmed stars as Shah Latif, a London actor who might be on the brink of landing a role as the new James Bond... when the public finds out that the new Bond might be an actor of color, stirring up controversy. Ahmed discusses the series, which he also created and produced. "Bait" premieres on March 25 on Prime Video.
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A new book about the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine revisits the world of hip-hop music and the glamorous magazine scene in the late 1990s. Former Ebony magazine editor-in-chief and author Amy Dubois Barnett discusses her debut novel, If I Ruled the World, which is being adapted into a hour-long drama series co-written by producer Lee Daniels.
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Head Peloton Instructor and former lawyer Robin Arzon has a new cookbook called Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes. A diabetic and a strength training advocate, she shares vegan protein recipes from the book, and talks about techniques for getting the most out of plant-based proteins.
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The new film "Project Hail Mary" is a humorous and good-hearted space epic about one man, played by Ryan Gosling, who wakes up to find himself alone on a spaceship, tasked with saving the Earth. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss the film, in theaters on March 20.
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A monumental Smithsonian Folkways box set celebrates a pioneering accordion player who blended African American blues, R&B, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Louisiana Cajun and Creole music. It’s titled “Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco.” Singer and accordionist CJ Chenier, Clifton Chenier’s son, and Adam Machado, producer and director of the Arhoolie Foundation, join us to discuss Clifton’s legacy and the retrospective box set.
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In the new play "Cold War Choir Practice," a young girl finds herself spending time with her conservative Black uncle, who is into Reagan, conspiracy theories, and roller rinks. Alana Raquel Bowers, who plays "Meek," discusses the show, along with playwright Ro Reddick, who recently took home the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. "Cold War Choir Practice" runs at MCC Theater through March 29.
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Melissa Auf der Maur played bass for two of the biggest bands of the 90's — The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole — and witnessed firsthand the explosion of alternative rock music of that era. She discusses her new book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90's Rock Memoir which recounts her story, from her childhood in Montreal to, being hand picked to join Hole just after the death of Kurt Cobain.
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In the new movie "Group: The Schopenhauer Effect," actors improvise their way through a fictional group therapy session led by real-life psychologist Dr. Elliot Zeisel. The movie portrays a screenwriter, played by Thomas Sadoski, who has joined the group looking for inspiration for a new movie. Zeisel, Sadoski, and director Alexis Lloyd discuss the film, which is playing now at Quad Cinemas.
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There may be no such thing as "the best," but journalist and food writer Ella Quittner didn't let that stop her from diving into ways to make "the best" scrambled eggs, pasta, meatballs, or even bacon. She discusses her new cookbook, Obsessed With the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests, in which she records her deeply researched techniques to use to produce maximal flavor with minimum effort.
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Last night was the 98th annual Academy Awards. Oscars aficionado and "Keep It" co-host Louis Virtel discusses his opinions of the winners, and all the surprises of the night. Plus, listeners share their thoughts about the Oscars this year.
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In the new revival of the 1989 play "Tru," Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars as famed writer Truman Capote grappling with a social scandal that has left him cut out from his circle of elite New York City women. Ferguson discusses the play, which is staged in the Library of the House of the Redeemer for 34 performances only, running now through April 12.
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Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, the local Pogues-inspired cover band Dark Streets perform live in our studios, with WNYC engineer Jason Isaac on the drums. Guitarist Nate Palan and bassist Caitlin Oliver-Gans discuss what it's like to be a New York tribute band, and preview their upcoming concerts. (Saturday 3/14 at the Burren Public House in The Bronx at 9pm, 3/15 at Mama Tried in Brooklyn at 6pm, Monday 3/16 at Lucinda's in the East Village at 8pm, and Tuesday 3/17 at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar in Kips Bay at 7pm)
Photo by Ray Brizzi
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Angela Flournoy's novel The Wilderness follows a group of four friends as they navigate young adulthood in New York and Los Angeles. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Flournoy, which recently took place live in The Greene Space.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 21, 2025] The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2026] The film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play the Red Crescent employees in a unique blend of fact and fiction. Director Kaouther Ben Hania discusses the film, which is nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year's Academy Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." They discuss the film, which has been nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 15, 2026] The hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film. 'Sinners' has earned a record-breaking 16 nominations at this year's Academy Awards.
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Daft Punk was famous for the robot masks that concealed the identities of the French musical duo. But behind the gimmick was a sound that revolutionized popular dance music in the early 2000s. Today marks the 25th anniversary of Daft Punk releasing Discovery, featuring hits like "One More Time" and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger." Music writer Ben Cardew, author of the book, Daft Punk's Discovery: The Future Unfurled, reflects on the anniversary and listeners share their memories of listening to Discovery.
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The new HBO series "Neighbors" puts a spotlight on conflicts between real-life neighbors, from disputes over who owns a patch of grass to an obsessive hatred of a concrete wall. Showrunners Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman discuss the show. Plus, listeners share their experiences of neighborly conflict, and how they resolved it. New episodes of "Neighbors" premiere Fridays on HBO and HBO Max.
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Sister duo Sibyl were winners of All Of It's inaugural Public Song Project in 2023 with a song inspired the poetry of Edna St Vincent Millay. That song is now featured on their just-released debut self-titled album. Chloe and Lily Holgate perform live in WNYC's studio, and discuss the album.
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The new novel Whidbey explores the lives of three women who are all connected by the same abusive man. Birdie has moved to a remote island to escape the man who abused her as a child. Linzie, also a victim of the same man, has become famous for writing a memoir about her experiences. Mary-Beth is the mother of the abuser. When the man is found murdered, the lives of these three women begin to intersect. Author T. Kira Madden discusses the novel, her debut, out now.
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Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim. The show displays work from over 25 years of her's career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through August 2.
Collection photo courtesy of The Guggenheim
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 9, 2025] In the film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a weekend while her husband is gone, including dealing with their child's mysterious illness and her strange relationship with her therapist. Byrne discusses the movie, for which she is nominated for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards.
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A new three-part documentary reflects on the prominence and legacy of 'America's Next Top Model' through interviews with ANTM’s key players, who reflect on their time on the show two-decades after it started airing. Directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan discuss their documentary, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Net Top Model.”
Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images: A poster of Supermodel Tyra Banks on display at UPN'S "America's Next Top Model" finale party held at the Key Club, March 23, 2004 in Hollywood, California.
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[REBROADCAST FROM December 5, 2025] Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. The film is nominated in eight categories at this year's Academy Awards.
Image: Director Chloé Zhao with actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley with on the set of their film HAMNET, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
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Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of Bruce Springsteen, discusses his new cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island, including how to cook Jamaican food at home, and the special connection between Jamaica and New York.
Image: From My Jamaican Table by Andre Fowles (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2026. Photographs by Michael Condran
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Many modern couples, and women in particular, are faced with a difficult, life altering decision: to have children, or not. A new package of articles from The Cut investigates the various aspects of this central question, from women sharing their regrets about having kids to sharing their experiences becoming single moms by choice. Jen Ortiz, deputy editor of The Cut, discusses their "Oh Baby" series, and listeners share their own experiences with deciding to become a parent.
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The latest cookbook from James Beard Award-winner Anissa Helou presents an in-depth look at the history of Lebanese cuisine throughout the country, from Helou's hometown of Beirut, to Tripoli, to the mountainous regions. The cookbook is titled Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland. Helou will be speaking at MOFAD on March 10 at 7 pm.
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"Antigone" is a classic play many students read in high school or college. Playwright Anna Ziegler has written a new play inspired by her experience reading "Antigone" growing up, "Antigone (This Play I Read in High School)," running at The Public Theater through March 29. Zieglier discusses her production alongside actors Celia Keenan-Bolger (chorus) and Tony Shaloub (Creon).
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[REBROADCAST FROM December 2, 2025] The film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is nominated for Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actor for Moura, at this year's Academy Awards.
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The documentary short 'All The Empty Rooms,' follows reporter Steve Hartman and his photographer through their work memorializing the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings across the United States. Hartman discusses those heartbreaking efforts, along with the film's director Joshua Sefteland executive producer Lisa Cortes. 'All The Empty Rooms' is nominated for Best Documentary Short at this year's Academy Awards and is streaming now on Netflix.
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It's no secret how much dating takes place on the apps today as compared to in real life. But online dating hasn't exactly led to more success in finding the right romantic partnership. Hannah Frishberg, WNYC/Gothamist culture reporter, has reported on places like bookstores, bars, and bagel shops are creating dating events to encourage IRL spaces for people to get to know each other and meet new people. She discusses what she found in her reporting and listeners share their in-person dating success stories and struggles.
Photo by Arianna Medina. A local speed dating event.
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Everyone has their go-to karaoke song, but some songs are better for others in the karaoke setting. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Andrew Unterburger, Billboard digital deputy editor who helped create Billboard's staff list of The 100 Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time, discusses his picks for the best karaoke songs, and listeners share what they usually add to the queue at the Karaoke bar.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 10, 2025] The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated director, played by (Stellan Skarsgård. Nora is semi-estranged from her father, but when she learns that he has written a film specifically for her, their relationship gets even more complicated. Reinsve discusses the film, which is nominated in 9 categories at this year's Academy Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 23, 2025] In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses his role, which earned him a 'Best Actor' nomination at this year's Academy Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2025] The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Filmed in a large part on police bodycams, it shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. Director Geeta Gandbhir talks about the film, which is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards.
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The new play 'Monsters,' from Manhattan Theater Club, follows a sister looking for mentorship from her estranged brother, a successful Mixed Martial Arts fighter and recovering alcoholic, as they reconnect and uncover what they both inherited from their shared father. Actors Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete Onaodowan talk about the show, which is running at City Center through March 22.
Photo by T. Charles Erickson courtesy of Manhattan Theater Club
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The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City," presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel, assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view, and the long history of magicians in New York.
Image: A promotional photo of Harry Houdini. Courtesy of Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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Indie music has a long history in New York. Author Ronen Givony has written a new book, Us v. Them: The Age of Indie Music and a Decade in New York (2004-2014), reflecting on a decade of the indie scene in Brooklyn in the 2000s under the Bloomberg administration, the artists who made up the bands, and fans who created the community. Givony, who also is an artistic director at Le Poisson Rouge, discusses writing the book and his memories of the music from that time. Ronen Givony will be in conversation with Nabil Ayers about the book at Greenlight bookstore Thursday night at 7:30.
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This year is the centennial birthday of the late Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96 in 2023. Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has recorded a tribute album of Bennett's music, Dear Mr. Bennett, from which Pizzarelli performs live in our studio. He also discusses his family connection to Tony Bennett, and preview his residency at Birdland in support of the album through March 7.
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Musician Courtney Barnett previews her new album Creature of Habit which drops on March 27th.
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The Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe broke through with his hit song "fantasmas," and is making waves in the world of Spanish language music. He performs live from his new album, Dueño del Cielo, ahead of his March 5 and 6 concerts at Brooklyn Paramount.
Photo by Krista Garza
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The Whitney Biennial returns this year, surveying the contemporary American art landscape and featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives. Whitney curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer preview the exhibit, which opens to the public on March 8.
Multimedia still image from 'Sanhattan, 2025,' courtesy of the artist, Ignacio Gatica
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Screenwriter Robert Kaplow spent years working on "Blue Moon," the new movie that follows lyricist Lorenz Hart on the opening night of "Oklahoma!," the musical written by his former collaborator Richard Rogers. It's a film that relies heavily on the dialogue, written by Kaplow and performed by Ethan Hawke. Kaplow discusses writing for Hawke as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."
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Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance captures two concerts from jazz pianist Chick Corea played only months before his passing in 2021. The album recently got a physical release. Collaborator and jazz bassist Christian McBride discusses Corea's legacy. He joined Corea in another posthumous release, Trilogy 3, which earned a Grammy Award this year.
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Lincoln Center's American Songbook series kicks off March 18. Creative director Clint Ramos discusses the series, along with the Tony-winning Ruthie Ann Miles, who performs live in studio to preview "Perfectly Imperfect," her debut solo concert, on March 19.
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The Power Broker by Robert Caro is one of the defining New York books. Comedian Sam Rogal, who claims he read the book "before it was cool," has created a show that finds the humor in Robert Moses and urban planning. Every month, Rogal puts on "The Power Joker" at Caveat on the Lower East Side, a variety show in which Rogal plays Robert Moses and imagines what would happen if Moses lost his power and ended up as a late night talk show host, with special guests that have in the past included Zohran Mamdani as he was running for Mayor. Sam Rogal discusses his inspiration for The Power Joker and previews the next show on March 22 at 5pm.
Photo credit Dmitry Shein
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Music journalist Rob Sheffield shares his reactions to the newly announced nominees to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2026.
Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images. Oasis performs in 2025
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In the fourth season of the romantic period drama "Bridgerton," Luke Thompson stars as Benedict, the latest Bridgerton sibling to find love. Thompson discusses the new season, which is available to stream now on Netflix.
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The live music venue "The Bottom Line" closed in 2004, 30 years after being a go-to place for everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Gil Scott-Heron. Co-founder Allan Pepper has teamed up with journalist Billy Altman talk about their new book Positively Fourth & Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club, and listeners call in to share their Bottom Line memories.
Photo by David Gahr/Getty Images: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at The Bottom Line
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From Tony, to Paulie, to Junior, the characters of The Sopranos are television legend. But just as iconic are the sets of the show. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image gathers the archives of Sopranos creator David Chase, as well as sketches and designs behind some of the show's principal sets, including Dr. Melfi’s office, the Soprano home, the Bada Bing strip club, and Satriale’s Pork Store. Barbara Miller, museum deputy director for curatorial affairs, discusses the exhibit, 'Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos,' on view through May 31.
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In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begins to realize that he might be being stalked. Cale, Hayes, and director Leigh Silverman discuss "The Unknown," running at Studio Seaview through April 12.
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"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 (Francine) and Grey Henson (Bigfoot). "Bigfoot! A New Musical" runs through April 26.
Photo by Mark J. Franklin
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In the Oscar-nominated film "Bugonia," two men become convinced that a high-powered CEO is actually an evil alien, and devise a plot to kidnap her. "Bugonia" was written by Will Tracy, who is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. Tracy talks about adapting the movie from a 2003 South Korean film, writing dialog for a character who might be an alien, and for conspiracy theorists. The conversation is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."
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A new cookbook offers advice for South Asian cooking techniques including how to build a Masala Dabba, how to make ordinary ingredients sing, and best practices for cooking with spices. Diaspora Spice. Co. founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe developer Asha Loupy discuss some of the recipes from their debut cookbook, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms, which releases March 3rd.
Cover art courtesy of Harvest
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Steve Earle just kicked off his "Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories" tour, and has a stop at the Gramercy Theatre tonight and on March 13. He also just won a Grammy for his involvement in the album, A Tribute to the King of Zydeco.
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Last week, Rev. Jesse Jackson, a national Civil Rights leader and former Presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84. While Jackson was a national figure, he had a big impact on New York politics during his presidential runs in the 80s, leading some to believe he paved the way for New York to soon after elect its first Black mayor, David Dinkins. Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for the WNYC Race & Justice Unit, reflects on Jackson's impact on New York and discusses his recent Gothamist article, "From Dinkins to Zohran: Jesse Jackson's NYC political legacy."
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The new novel from acclaimed writer Tayari Jones follows two friends, bonded together in childhood by the absence of mothers in their lives. But as they get older, one woman goes to Spelman College and finds herself in a new world of Black intellectuals, while the other dedicates herself to searching for her mother. Jones discusses the novel, titled Kin. Jones will be speaking at Barnes & Noble Union Square on February 27 at 6 pm.
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The sets for the film "Hamnet" included a recreation of the Globe theater and period-accurate homes from 16th century England. Production designer Fiona Crombie discusses her work on the film, which earned her an Oscar nomination. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscar series "The Big Picture."
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Musician Laurie Anderson previews the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert which benefits Tibet House US, the non-profit institution preserving Tibetan culture. The 39th Annual Benefit Concert takes place on March 3. Anderson is acting as co-artistic director of the event with Philip Glass, with featured musicians including Debbie Harry, Maya Hawke, Jesse Malin and Allison Russell.
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Attorney Yosha Gunasekera makes her authorial debut with a gripping legal mystery about a New York City taxi driver accused of murdering a passenger, found dead in her backseat. When Siriwathi Perera becomes the prime suspect, she has just five days to clear her name with the help of a public defender she’s only just met. Gunasekera discusses her novel The Midnight Taxi.
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Academy Award-winning documentarian Morgan Neville's latest project explores Paul McCartney's career in the immediate aftermath of the breakup of The Beatles, and chronicles his formation of The Wings. Neville discusses the documentary, "Man on the Run," which is in select theaters and on Amazon Prime February 27.
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Ashley Clark is the curatorial director of the Criterion Collection, and he is now also the author of the new book, The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films. He discusses the new book and spotlights some of his favorite Black films from around the world.
Cover art courtesy of Laurence King
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The new comedy series "American Classic" tells the story of a Broadway star, Richard Bean (Kevin Kline), who returns to his hometown after a public meltdown. Once home, Bean decides to save his family-run theater and puts on a classic American production. Actor Laura Linney plays Kristen Forrest Bean, Richard's ex-girlfiriend, now his sister-in-law, and the town's mayor. Linney discusses her role in the show, which begins streaming on MGM+ on March 1.
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The new Broadway musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" is a charming story about a young man from England who visits New York City for the first time to attend his father's wedding, and his encounter with an NYC native who reluctantly shows him her version of the city. Stars Sam Tutty and Christiana Pitts discuss the musical and perform songs from the show live in WNYC's studio.
Photo by Matthew Murphy
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Listeners call in to share how they spent the record-breaking snow storm over the weekend. Plus, hear what Team All Of It was up to, courtesy of senior producer Kate Hinds.
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Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has earned an Oscar nomination for her work on the film "Sinners," which involved capturing vampire fights, musical numbers, and Michael B. Jordan playing twins. She discusses her work on the film as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."
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In "Undercard," comedian Wanda Sykes makes her drama debut as Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart, a former boxing champion seeking redemption by training the son she abandoned. Sykes and director Tamka Miller discuss the film, which opens in theaters Friday, Feb. 27.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Aug. 27, 2025] A new film three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, career and friendship as their neighborhoods change right in front of them. Director Rachel Holder discusses "Love, Brooklyn," a cinematic tribute to the beloved New York City borough alongside actor Nicole Beharie who stars in the film. "Love, Brooklyn" is nominated in 5 categories at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 17, 2025] You know Toni Morrison the writer, but what about Toni the editor? As she rose in literary fame, Morrison also worked in publishing as a senior editor for Random House, the first black woman to hold such a title in the company. Dana A. Williams, professor of African American literature and dean of the Graduate School at Howard University, discusses her new book about Toni Morrison's career as an editor, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship, which includes stories about the authors she shaped, and her efforts to change publishing for the better. Toni at Random is nominated for Outstanding Literary Work (Biography/ Autobiography) at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 29, 2025] R&B, jazz and soul singer Ledisi started 2025 with the spring release of The Crown, an album of original music. She ended the year with a new album in tribute to the Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington, titled For Dinah. She plays some excerpts and talk about the new record, which is nominated for Outstanding Jazz Album at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2025] A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on Rikers Island. Kayla Johnson, the film's director and Tim's daughter, discusses "Fatherless No More," which is nominated for Outstanding Documentary (Film) at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 13, 2026] Actor Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory on "Abbott Elementary," discusses the latest season of the beloved sitcom, in which he made his directorial debut. He is nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
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Jason Isbell talks about his latest acoustic album Foxes in the Snow, and shares some of the music. He'll be at Radio City Music Hall Friday and Saturday night in support of the new release.
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"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members perform songs from the show live in our studio.
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For kids growing up in New Jersey, there are plenty of ways to have fun. From Jersey Shore boardwalks, to amusement parks, to museums and science centers. New Jersey Monthly recently compiled a list of "50+ Things Every Jersey Kid Must Do." NJ Monthly editor Julie Gordon discusses how to have fun in the Garden State, and listeners share their memories from childhood, and parents give their recommendations.
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Helen Shaw, previously a staff writer at The New Yorker and theater critic for New York Magazine, has been hired as the chief theater critic for The New York Times. Shaw discusses how she's thinking about her new role, her approach to theater criticism, and previews a few spring shows she's looking forward to.
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The new play "Marcel on the Train" tells the story of the famous mime Marcel Marceau and his role helping Jewish children to safety in Nazi-occupied France in the midst of World War II. Co-writers Ethan Slater, who also stars as Marceau, and Marshall Pailet, who also directs the show, discuss the play, running at the Classic Stage Company through March 22.
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Singer-songwriter August Ponthier became well-known for their feature on the hit Lord Huron song "I Lied." Their debut album, Everywhere Isn't Texas, was released February 13. Ponthier discusses the record, and performs tracks from the brand-new album, live in WNYC's performance studio.
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A new documentary profiles the life of Grammy-winning keyboardist and "fifth Beatle" Billy Preston. Director Paris Barclay discusses "Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It," which opens at Film Forum on February 20.
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Singer, songwriter, and record producer Raphael Saadiq helped write the Oscar-nominated song "I Lied to You" from the hit movie "Sinners." Saadiq discusses the process of creating that song, his recent collaborations with Beyonce, and more. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."
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Ita O'Brien is the intimacy coordinator behind some of television's more progressive and modern portrayals of sex, and conversations about sex, on screen, from "Sex Education" to "Normal People." O'Brien has written a new book, Intimacy: A Field Guide to Finding Connection and Feeling Your Deep Desires, about what her work looks like on set, and how people can try to a foster a greater sense of emotional and physical intimacy in their own lives, even if that may be vulnerable and challenging. O'Brien discusses the lessons she's learned in her career, and listeners share their questions and struggles with personal intimacy.
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The new book Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present and Future of the Self-Provisioning City dives into the history of urban gardening, from Berlin to Estonia and Ohio to Washington, D.C. Author and M.I.T science history professor Kate Brown discusses the book, and takes calls from listeners about their experiences with urban gardening.
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It's Dumpling Week! In honor of Lunar New Year this week, New York Times Cooking is releasing new dumpling recipes, from different cultures that stuff filling into pastry all around the world. New York Times food and cooking columnist Eric Kim and food writer Hetty Lui McKinnon discuss the delights of dumplings and listeners share their favorite variety.
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We are entering the homestretch of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. As the international sporting event continues, Slate correspondent Justin Peters shares his reporting and analysis of the games so far, and previews what's to come. Plus listeners call in to share their picks for the highlight reel.
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Costume designer Kate Hawley earned her first Oscar nomination for her work on the Guillermo del Toro film "Frankenstein." She discusses her decision to use bright jewel tones, the design choices behind Elizabeth's epic wedding dress, and striking the right balance between historical accuracy and theatricality. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture."
Photo: Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Image by Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.
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Award-winning opera singer Joyce DiDonato and string trio Time for Three performs live portions of their song cycle,Emily — No Prisoner Be, based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. The group will perform tonight at The Greene Space and on Thursday at Carnegie Hall.
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This winter has been incredibly cold in New York City. With long days spent inside and with the sun going down early, many might be struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as seasonal depression. Dr. Paul Desan, associate professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, gives listeners a better understanding of how Seasonal Affective Disorder works and tips for how to combat it.
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Want to journal more, but don't know where to start? A new journal from the team behind The Moth helps tell your life story through 150 different prompts. Christina Norman, chief creative officer of The Moth, discusses the new book,My Life in Stories: A Guided Journal from The Moth.
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 10, 2025] The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] In the new film "Eephus," a recreational baseball league in Massachusetts comes together to play one last game before their baseball diamond is razed to make room for a new school. Writer and director Carson Lund talks about the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2025] In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] In December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz recorded a conversation with the influential downtown photographer Peter Hujar, to hear how he spent a day over a 24 hour period. The tape of the conversation has been lost, but a transcript was recently discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum. The transcript has been adapted almost word for word in a new movie adaptation, "Peter Hujar's Day" starring Ben Whishaw playing Hujar and Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz. Director Ira Sachs talks about the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
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[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2025] Comedian Eva Victor discusses writing, directing, and starring in her feature directorial film debut, "Sorry, Baby." It's a heartfelt look at one woman's attempt to move on from a tragic event. "Sorry, Baby" was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
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Baker and psychologist Helen Goh finds intersections between mental health and the art of baking in her new cookbook, Baking & the Meaning of Life. Goh discusses the book, and shares recipes and kitchen tips that aim to nurture relationships and express love.
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The new hit Netflix series, "Heated Rivalry," was adapted from romance novels about a secret relationship between two hockey players. With Valentine's Day around the corner and love in the air, Leah Koch, owner of the romance bookshop "The Ripped Bodice" talks about the impact of Heated Rivalry on popular culture and what other titles she recommends in the romance genre.
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New Orleans is deep in Mardi Gras celebration ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 17. Broadway performer Julie Benko, whose stage work has been seen in 'Funny Girl' and 'Ragtime' shares music from her forthcoming album, Euphonic Gumbo, which celebrates the musical traditions of New Orleans. Benko and her band, including her husband, pianist and arranger Jason Yeager, perform live at WNYC ahead of the album's release on February 20, and their Mardi Gras Spectacular concert at Birdland on February 16.
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Comedian Jordan Carlos discusses his new humorous and autobiographical book called Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Asswhich offers advice to straight men in particular, about small, consistent efforts that can keep their relationships strong.
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It's been cold. Like really cold. Even last week the mayor said to stay inside, which means a lot of us caught up on TV shows. Some of us leaned on tried and true favorites, while others have gotten hooked on something new. Friend of the show Kathryn Van Arendonk, Vulture's TV writer, shares some of the shows shows she can't stop watching, and listeners call in to share their most bingeable watches.
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Founded in 1967, the American Basketball League stood in contrast to the NBA with a looser, flashier, more entertaining approach to the game. It produced superstars, especially Julius Irving, aka "Dr. J" before merging with the NBA in 1976. "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association," a new docuseries executive produced by Julius Irving about the league debuts tonight on Amazon Prime. Director, Kenan Kamwalla Holley talks about making the comprehensive series.
Photo: American basketball player Julius Irving, a forward with the Philadelphia 76ers, dunking a ball, December 16th 1980. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
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As we approach Valentine's Day, we're taking stock in the meaning of romance. It means different things for different people from small acts of care to grand romantic gestures. Anna Martin, the host of the New York Times' podcast "Modern Love," shares the most romantic stories she's featured on the show. Plus, listeners share the most romantic things someone has done for them.
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The new adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" from director Emerald Fennell has generated a lot of press for playing fast and loose with historical accuracy, for the casting of Jacobi Elordi, and for the sex scenes between Elordi and Margot Robbie. But how close will this movie be to the spirit of the original novel by Emily Bronte? Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker staff writer and co-host of the "Critics at Large" podcast discusses the original novel, and the potential pitfalls of a new adaptation. Schwartz, along with Vinson Cunningham and Naomi Fry will be hosting a live, in person taping of the podcast about Wuthering Heights on Feb. 19 at 92NY.
Photo: Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie at the "Wuthering Heights" World Premiere held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
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The work of artists Carolyn Mazloomi and Sharon Kerry-Harlan, who happen to be best friends, explores Black history through fiber and textile arts. Their work is now on view in the exhibition 'Certain Restrictions Do Apply' at the Claire Oliver gallery in Harlem. Mazloomi and gallery owner Claire Oliver discuss the show.
(Image courtesy of the artist/Claire Oliver Gallery) Black Panther Party, 2025. Cotton fabric, cotton batt, poly-cotton thread, India ink; printed, stenciled, hand painting, machine quilted.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" was a sensation on London’s West End, before landing on Broadway along with its original cast. But after Feb. 22, they'll be passing the torch to an all-American cast. The show is based on the true story of a daring and implausible British intelligence mission to trick the German forces. David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoe Roberts, who co-wrote and star in the musical, discuss the show.
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Rejection is hard, both in your personal and professional life, but everyone faces rejection at some point. Learning to channel rejection into positive outcomes is an important step to success. Anna Holmes, contributing writer at The Atlantic and author of the article, "The Upside of Professional Rejection," discusses how she's trying to face rejection in 2026, and listeners share their rejection stories, triumphs, and struggles.
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Founded in 1867, Howard University is known for graduating future leaders, including former Vice President Kamala Harris. It has an archive of American history, and has just launched a podcast called "On the Yard", referring to central location of the school that has hosted world leaders. Host and Howard professor Dr. Ben Talton discusses the show and its recent episode about protest.
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Author Chris Jennings speaks about his new book, End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America, which explores how the siege on Ruby Ridge changed American history and set the stage for the rise in conspiratorial thinking in the United States.
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The epic and challenging novel Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace turns 30 this month. It's a novel that has become a kind of statement piece. Finishing it earns the reader bragging rights, and inspires much discussion-- but what does it mean 30 years later? Author Hermione Hoby discusses her piece in The New Yorker, "'Infinite Jest' Has Turned Thirty. Have We Forgotten How to Read It?"
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For over 20 years, truck driver Joe Macken worked to make a model of New York City, building by building, block by block. He finished in 2025, and after his kids encouraged him to post about the project online, Macken quickly went viral, garnering millions of views. The result of that publicity is a new exhibit open at the Museum of the City of New York, 'He Built This City: Joe Macken’s Model,' which displays Macken's creation in full for the first time in New York City. Macken discusses his inspiration for the project alongside curator Elisabeth Sherman.
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Last week the Washington Post's workforce was cut by 30%, laying off over 300 employees, including entire sections of the storied paper. NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik joins to discuss the layoffs, and the state of legacy journalism in the Trump era.
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Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso earned an Oscar nomination for his work on "Train Dreams," the story of a man working on railroad construction in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses shooting the film, which has received accolades for its stunning visuals. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture," featuring interviews with craftspeople working behind the scenes to make movie magic.
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From February 13 to 19, Film at Lincoln Center will present “Looking for Ms. Keaton,“ a retrospective film series honoring the late Diane Keaton. FLC programmer Maddie Whittle joins us to preview the series and take calls from listeners on their favorite Diane Keaton performances.
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Legalized sports betting has changed professional sports in profound ways, including the Super Bowl, and the ongoing Winter Olympics. Some sports fans and professional athletes are unhappy about the impact betting has had. Danny Funt, author of the new book Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling, discusses how sports betting will continue to change the face of athletics.
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Fresh off his Album of the Year Grammy win, Bad Bunny took the most popular stage as this year's Super Bowl halftime show performer. NPR Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre reviews the performance, and listeners share their favorite parts of Bad Bunny's halftime show.
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As a fun as a birthday party can be for a child, the event can be just as stressful for a parent. There are many ways to throw a kid's birthday party, with varying levels of expense, different themes, and activities. Anna Fader, founder of the family activity website Mommy Poppins, and Jody Mercier, Mommy Poppins NYC regional editor, discuss how to throw the right birthday party as a parent, and listeners share their party planning successes and questions.
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Film editor Andy Jurgensen had a lot to contend with when working on Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed film 'One Battle After Another.' He had to edit chase scenes, make sure the comedy of the story came through, and showcase many powerhouse performances. His work earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing. Jurgensen speaks about putting the movie together as part of our ongoing series "The Big Picture," spotlighting Oscar nominees who work behind the camera.
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When people think of America's war for independence, they often think of "the shot heard 'round the world" in Concord. But just weeks after the Declaration was signed, British forces clashed with the Continental army in Brooklyn, and New York City became a battleground, and subsequently wound up under British control for several years. Dominique Jean-Louis, chief historian at the Center for Brooklyn History, talks about their new exhibit "The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered," on display at the CBH through the end of 2026.
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 22, 2025] A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026.
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The exhibit "Noguchi's New York" explores how Isamu Noguchi relationship with New York transformed the city even when thwarted by Robert Moses. It displays a survey of 50 of his works and animations of projects that were never realized. Noguchi Museum curator Kate Wiener & museum director Amy Hau discuss the exhibit, and the historical impact of the groundbreaking designer.
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In 2023, NYC musician and venue owner Jesse Malin suffered a spinal stroke that paralyzed him below the waist. Through physical therapy, he can now cover short distances with the help of a walker. And starting later this month, he'll take the stage and share the story of his recovery in a new off-Broadway show called "Silver Manhattan." He previews the show and performs live in studio.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off this Friday. Matt Futterman, New York Times sports reporter shares the latest news as the city of Milan prepares for the events, which world-class athletes he'll be watching closely, and more. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their relationship with the Olympics, and what events they're most looking forward to watching.
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Protein bars, shakes, and snacks now line grocery shelves, turning a basic nutrient into a booming food trend. Alice Callahan, a nutrition and health reporter for The New York Times and and Dr. Rekha Kumar, an associate professor of Clinical Medicine and Attending Endocrinologist at Weill Cornell Medicine explains why protein matters for the body, how much people actually need, and how food companies transformed it into big business.
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While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and BFG, not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science. Host and creator Aaron Tracy discusses "The Secret Life of Roald Dahl."
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Growing up provides natural environments for friendship: school, summer camp, sports teams or other extracurricular activities. But adulthood provides a different challenge for making friends. Writer Laura Regensdorf is the author of a new article in The New York Times Style Magazine, 'How to Make Friends as an Adult,' with tips for finding meaningful relationships and expanding your social circle. Regensdorf speaks more about her own experience and what she's learned, and listeners share their keys to adult friendship.
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The sound design team behind the blockbuster "F1" has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound. Supervising sound editors Al Nelson and Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and re-recording mixer Juan Peralta discuss the complicated process of capturing the sounds of a Formula One race, collisions and all. This interview kicks of our annual "Big Picture" series highlighting Oscar nominees who worked behind-the-scenes to make movie magic in 2025.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2025] Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr's third album, Bloom is "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discusses his love for classic 90's film, incorporating 00's R&B aesthetics, and other inspirations for the album.
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Many people lack clear, reliable information about fertility when hoping to have a child. Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a New York based fertility specialist and author ofThe Lucky Egg: Understanding Your Fertility and How to Get Pregnant Now, explains how pregnancy actually works, debunks social media myths, highlights male fertility, and reframes fertility knowledge as empowerment, not pressure.
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A new PBS documentary series focuses on the intertwined relationships between the Black and Jewish communities in America throughout the centuries. Directors Phil Bertelson and Sara Wolitzky discuss the documentary, "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," which premieres on PBS on February 3.
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This year marks a big change the life of the Sundance Film Festival. Founder Robert Redford died in 2025, and 2026 is the final year that the festival was held in Park City, Utah, before moving to Boulder, Colorado. Senior entertainment writers at The Hollywood Reporter David Canfield and Mia Galuppo discuss their new piece, "The Ultimate Sundance Oral History: 'Screaming, Crying and Almost Throwing Up,'" what the festival has meant to indie film in America, and what the future may hold. Plus, listeners share their own experiences with Sundance.
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Pancakes are an enigma. The fluffy breakfast item can easily be made dry, underdone, or overmixed. The Infatuation has compiled a new list of the best pancakes in New York, including the viral cakes served at Golden Diner. Infatuation NYC editor Sonal Shah and staff writer Willa Moore tell us where to get the best pancakes, and listeners share their favorite spot.
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This Black History Month is of particularly historical importance, as 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Month's founding by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead is the current president of ASALH, as well as a professor and the founding executive director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Kaye discusses 100 years of Black History Month, and how she's reflecting on the history of ASALH this February.
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On this Groundhog day what is old is new again. Relying on second-hand clothing is becoming more popular. Some people do it to save the environment, others to engage with their communities. Some simply do it for the fashion. Journalist Emily Stochl reports on the latest trends, shopping tips, and maintenance tricks and discusses how Vintage dealers are building mutual aid networks in Minnesota.
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Actors Emma D'Arcy and Tobias Menzies star in the new play "The Other Place," a modern adaptation of the classical play "Antigone." They discuss the show, running at the Shed from January 31 through March 1.
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Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness, which follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. It's is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, as well as this month's selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.
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Brenda Williams was a Chief Diversity Officer at New York Public Radio for 29 years before retiring last February. In her next chapter, Brenda has written a children's book,Worthy and Wonderful: A Celebration of Girls Who Matter, inspired by her granddaughters, Kaehla, Demi, Dala, and Dior. Brenda Williams returns to WNYC to talk about her book.
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This year marks the centennial of the Schomburg Center, and to celebrate, they've released a new book list titled '100 Black Voices: The Schomburg Centennial Reading List,' with contributions from WNYC's own Alison Stewart. Maira Liriano, associate chief librarian of Schomburg Center's Jean Blackwell Hutson's Research & Reference Division (and the curator of the list), and Brian Jones, NYPL's senior director of reading and engagement, discuss the authors and books featured on the list, and listeners share their favorite books from Black authors.
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This Sunday, the Grammy Awards will recognize some of the past year's best music. Associated Press music reporter Maria Sherman talks about the nominated tracks and albums, and previews the event.
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Tomorrow from 11am to 7pm, some of the arts' biggest names including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles and Constance Wu will appear on the steps of The Public to perform and protest in solidarity with the people of Minnesota. We speak to Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith, the associate artistic directors of The Public about "The People's Filibuster."
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The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
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Yiddish culture has a long history in New York, and an ongoing presence in contemporary city life. Henry Sapoznik, author of the book, The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City, discusses some of the hidden history of Yiddish life in New York, and listeners share their favorite corner and memories of Yiddish New York history.
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The New York City region has been experiencing heavy snow and frigid temperatures. That means it's a great time to hibernate at home and cook a simmering, layered broth of soup. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Melissa Clark, New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, talks about making the best soup at home, gives us a a few soup recipes to consider, and listeners share what they think is the best soup and why.
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The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Angelica Schuyler Church and the 'charged' letters she exchanged with her brother-in-law, Alexander Hamilton.
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A new book tells the story of how famed baseball player Jackie Robinson ended up testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee to speak against fellow Black athlete, musician, and actor Paul Robeson. Author Howard Bryant discusses his book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. Bryant will be speaking Thursday evening at the Jackie Robinson Museum.
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Last fall, Bari Weiss, former New York Times columnist and creator of The Free Press, was hired as the editor-in-chief of CBS News. The hiring came soon after Paramount, CBS's parent company, was purchased by David Ellison, whose father is a supporter and adviser to President Trump. New Yorker staff writer Clare Malone has written a new piece, "Inside Bari Weiss’s Hostile Takeover of CBS News," based on her reporting on the changes happening within CBS News since Weiss was hired. Malone discusses her findings and takeaways on the state of one of America's most storied newsrooms.
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The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear how the Schuyler family made their fortune in colonial New York, and about Margarita "Peggy" Schuyler.
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Actor Katherine LaNasa returns to her Emmy-winning role as Nurse Dana on the HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt." She discusses Season 2, which sees Dana return to the ER even after declaring she was going to quit at the end of Season 1.
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Booker Prize-winning writer George Saunders returns with his first novel since Lincoln in the Bardo. Vigil follows an oil CEO on his death bed, and the spirit of a woman who had descended to help guide him through death. Saunders discusses the novel, out now.
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Forty years ago today, the Challenger Space Shuttle broke apart in the sky, killing everyone on board. Adam Higginbotham, author of the book Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space, discusses how things went so wrong, and the aftermath of the disaster. Plus, listeners share their memory of Challenger.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career as part of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production. We also get a special visit from Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums.
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The trailblazing musician Prince died 10 years ago this coming April. On the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 27, The Schomburg Center in Harlem will be screening the iconic concert film "Prince and the Revolution Live," along with a talkback event to follow with an ethnomusicologist, a curator from the Schomburg, and NYU's De Angela Duff, who previews the event on the air, discusses Prince's artistry, and takes calls from listeners sharing their favorite memories of the music.
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From the flavorful broths, to endless combinations of thinly sliced meats, vegetables, and noodles, hot pot has something for everyone. And it doesn't always have to mean dining out. You can host a hot pot party at home! James Beard-award winning chef Natasha Pickowicz takes us into the world of hot pot in her new book, Everyone Hot Pot: Creating the Ultimate Meal for Gathering and Feasting, and listeners share their favorite hot pot combinations.
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Premiering today on Holocaust Remembrance Day, as part of PBS's American Masters series, the new documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" captures the life of the human rights activist and Night author. Director Oren Rudavsky and Wiesel's son Elisha Wiesel, discuss the film, and the life of the influential survivor.
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For our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event, Ocean Vuong requested he be accompanied by musical guest Quinn Christopherson, a Tiny Desk contest winner, who flew in from Alaska overnight to perform some new music, live.
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We air our live conversation with Ocean Vuong from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading his novel, The Emperor of Gladness.
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Did your parents have a lot stuff? After parents pass away, figuring out what to do with all of their possessions could be a full time job. And deciding what to keep, give away, or throw away, can take a lot of emotional strength. Becky Robison, author of My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death, gives some advice on how to sort through a parent's possessions after they pass away, or have a conversation with a parent to help them make a plan before they pass. Plus, listeners share their personal experience and questions.
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New York is coping with several inches of snow over the weekend. Weather forecaster John Homenuk, founder of New York Metro Weather, recaps how the storm hit the tri-state area, and listeners share how they spent their snow day, and reflect on their memories of famous blizzards of New York past.
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In 1986, Philip Glass released the album Songs from Liquid Days, which he called "a voyage of discovery" into the art of songwriting, working with lyricists like David Byrne, Paul Simon and Suzanne Vega and featuring vocalists including Linda Ronstadt and the Roches. On Sunday, Lincoln Center will celebrate the album's 40th anniversary with the organization New Latin Wave and the Philip Glass Ensemble. Featured vocalists Sasha Gutiérrez, Melisa Bonetti, and Kayla Viviana join us to preview the concert and perform excerpts from the song cycle.
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The new multi-part documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" tells the story of the life and career of the comedy legend and celebrated director, from "Blazing Saddles" to "Spaceballs." Michael Bonfiglio, who directed the documentary with Judd Apatow, discusses the film, and listeners weigh in with their favorite Mel Brooks films.
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New Yorker Jane August is making it her mission to visit every museum in New York. Not just the Met, or MoMA, but museums spread throughout the five boroughs, including smaller, less appreciated museums on more niche subjects. August discusses her project, and listeners share their favorite lesser-known museum in the city.
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New research suggests there are certain sports that are better for improving longevity than others. Simar Bajaj, New York Times reporting fellow discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share the athletic activities that keep them feeling good.
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In the recent adaptation of the classical play "Oedipus," actor Mark Strong stars as the titular character, a politician who is about to win a major election. Audiences meet Oedipus in his campaign office with his family and his "wife," as disturbing revelations cause him to unravel. Strong discusses "Oedipus," running through February 8.
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In the Broadway revival of the Tracy Letts play "Bug," Namir Smallwood stars as Peter, a kind but paranoid man who begins living in an Oklahoma motel with a woman named Agnes (Carrie Coon). Soon, they both begin to descend into the world of conspiracy theories as Peter begins to become convinced that their room is being bugged. Smallwood discusses the play, which is running through February 22.
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In 2025, rapper and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution in a trial that captured the attention of the nation. But while Combs was acquitted of the more serious charges leveled against him, more people have come forward to share their experiences with the controversial figure. The new documentary series "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Combs, going back to his roots in Harlem, his role in the East Coast/West Coast rap battles of the 1990s, and his alleged abuse of women throughout his life. Director Alexandria Stapleton discusses the documentary, which is available to stream now on Netflix.
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What happens when you're a performer and your body doesn't work the way it used to? This question and many more are addressed through a new production as part of the Under the Radar festival. It's called "Watch Me Walk" and it is performed by Anne Gridley, who also wrote it and has hereditary spastic paraplegia. Gridley, along with director Eric Ting, talk about play, which is showing at the Soho Rep through February 8th.
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Terrance Cummings’ 'Art for Change' at the Arts Council of Princeton explores race, class, and shared humanity through vibrant, layered artwork. The exhibition sparks dialogue, challenges perceptions, and runs through Feb. 7th.
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Musah Swallah’s pop-up exhibit, 'Between Worlds,' at Ethan Cohen Gallery blends Ghanaian and Western art through vibrant paintings on canvas, wood, and cork, inviting viewers into a cultural dialogue. The show runs through the end of the month.
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A new art exhibition from visual artist Gideon Appah reflects everyday life in Ghana. The show is called, “Beneath Night and Day,” on display now at Pace Gallery through Saturday, February 28th.
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The new documentary "Queen of Chess" puts the spotlight on Judit Polgár, a Hungarian child chess prodigy who sought to become a champion in a game dominated by men. Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy join to discuss the documentary, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and will be available to stream soon on Netflix.
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Quinn Christopherson flew all the way from Alaska to join us last night as the Get Lit musical guest with Ocean Vuong. The NPR Tiny Desk winner talks more about his work, and his album, Write Your Name In Pink, plus new music.
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The 1984 shooting of four Black teens by Bernie Goetz was one of New York City's defining moments. Four decades later, we are still grappling with issues it raises about race, gun rights, and vigilantism -- and why we so often resort to violence in order to make ourselves feel safe. CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams, author of the new book Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York's Explosive '80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation, discusses the events and their aftermath.
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'The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy' at Poster House explores how Mussolini’s government shaped art and culture through Futurist-inspired propaganda. Photographer and curator B.A. Van Sise discusses the exhibition, on view through Feb. 22.
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Natchez explores a small Mississippi town where history and memory collide, following residents grappling with a past that shapes the present. Director Suzannah Herbert discusses the film, which opens at Film Forum on Friday, Jan. 30th.
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Blended families face unique challenges, including loyalty conflicts and differences in parenting. Psychologist Dr. Patricia Papernow discusses how step-families work, why tension is common, and what helps relationships grow, as listeners share their own blended family experiences.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 18, 2025] Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith, Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator. The exhibit closes on January 19.
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Music merch is more than a concert souvenir now. It’s big business and a hot collector’s market! Music industry strategist Tatiana Cirisano and Mntge Clothing co-founder Nick Adler talk about why tour merch matters, and listeners share their favorite finds.
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Recently, Tom Hall, Vice President of Lonely Planet Experiences and train travel enthusiast shared his recommendations for some of the best rail journeys in the US and abroad. The segment got so many calls, he couldn't finish his list, so we asked him back. Hall returns to give the rest of his top picks and listeners are invited to share their most memorable train trips.
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We kicked off the show this week with Amanda Holden, a financial expert who focuses on educating every day people--especially women--about how to invest with the goal of being financially independent. Her debut book, How to be a Rich Old Lady, is a step by step guide for those who might find the world of finance complicated and overwhelming. She returns to answer more questions about the nuts and bolts of investing.
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Saul Williams is nominated for a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for his collaborative release, Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Treepeople. It's the venerated multidisciplinary artist's first Grammy nomination, and comes on the heels of his appearance in one of the year's most acclaimed films, Sinners. Williams joins us to talk about both projects.
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The mega-hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film.
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Today is National Bagel Day and joining us is Sam Silverman, known as New York's "Bagel Ambassador" and founder of Bagel Up and Bagelfest. He shares his picks for the top bagel spots in the city and why, and we invite listeners to call in not only with their favorites but also their go-to order.
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Last week the Washington National Opera announced that it would find a new home after over 50 years at the Kennedy Center, the latest in a series of high profile departures and cancellations at the national cultural center during Trump's second term and following its board's decision to add the president's name to the building. NPR correspondent Elizabeth Blair joins to discuss the latest news from the Kennedy Center in the context of music and art under the current administration.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone contributing writer and author of So Many Roads: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead, joins to talk about the legacy of the late Bobby Weir and the Grateful Dead. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their relationship with the band.
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[REBROADCAST FROM February 18, 2022] The world mourned Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir, who died over the weekend. We air part of our conversation about Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live In Colorado, the first vinyl collection from Weirand his band, formed in 2018, of Don Was and Jay Lane.
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Last week we discussed best places to travel in 2026. This week we focus specifically on train journeys both here in the U.S and abroad. Our expert joining is the vice president of Lonely Planet Experiences and train travel enthusiast Tom Hall who recently penned the article, "Best New Train Journeys 2026." He'll share his recommendations and field calls from listeners.
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The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton, who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." Both join to discuss.
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The HawtPlates describe themselves as "a family singing group that was formed in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx." Throughout this month until January 25, they're performing a work called Dream Feed at HERE Arts Center as part of Under the Radar. Family and band members Justin Hicks, Jade Hicks and Kenita Miller-Hicks to perform live in the studio.
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After a viral altercation at a recent production of "Mamma Mia," people might be thinking about theater etiquette, and how to address misbehavior without escalating the situation, or negatively impacting the theater experience. Larry Smiglewski is a Broadway production stage manager, and also a marriage and family therapist. He shares his thoughts on compassion, respect, and dealing with bad behavior in public settings, but especially at the theater. Plus, listeners call in to share their experiences.
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In the Broadway play "Marjorie Prime," an elderly woman named Marjorie (June Squibb) is struggling with dementia. In order to help her, Marjorie's daughter (Cynthia Nixon) and son-in-law (Danny Burstein) get Marjorie an artificially intelligent robot designed to look like a younger version of her late husband. But is relying on AI for your memories a good idea? Squibb, Nixon, and Burstein discuss the show, which is running through February 15.
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Actor Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory on "Abbott Elementary," discusses the latest season of the beloved sitcom.
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Long gaps between season finales and premieres have become standard across television. The Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh and journalist and data scientist Rob Arthur teamed up to write an article headlined "The Breaks Between TV Seasons Have Gotten Really Long." They break down why the annual release schedule is fading, what’s driving longer waits between seasons, and how streaming, labor changes, and audience habits are reshaping the TV landscape.
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The new film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play the Red Crescent employees in a unique blend of fact and fiction. Director Kaouther Ben Hania discusses the film, which is playing in select theaters in New York.
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In the new post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama, "Pluribus," author Carol Sturka, the most miserable person on Earth, must save the world from an extraterrestrial virus that forces happiness onto humanity. Actor Karolina Wydra plays Zosia, an infected human who serves as Carol’s chaperone. She discusses her role, and the show’s season finale.
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Amanda Holden spent years working in Wall Street before she had an epiphany that she was just making rich people richer. She left to start her own company teaching everyday people how to invest. She discusses her first book, How to be a Rich Old Lady, which is a step-by-step guide on how to invest, even if you don't have a fat paycheck. She joins to discuss.
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The Pan-Detroit Ensemble is the new band from native Detroiter, Grammy-winning producer and longtime Blue Note Records president Don Was. Their debut album, Groove In The Face of Adversity, was released this year and on Monday January 12 the group will perform at the Blue Note. Was joins us for a Listening Party.
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"No Other Choice," the latest film from director Park Chan-wook, follows a recently laid-off father and husband who resorts to violent means to eliminate the competition as he hopes to reenter the workforce. The film is up for the Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy; Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy; and Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Park joins us.
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250 years ago tomorrow, a relatively unknown colonist swept up in revolutionary fever, Thomas Paine, wrote and published a pamphlet called Common Sense, criticizing King George III of England. The document would be one of the most sold and circulated written works published in America, before or after independence, and helped tip the scales for Independence from Great Britain, which was realized just 6 months later. For the anniversary, Julie Silverbrook, vice president of Civic Education at the National Constitution Center, reflects on the legacy and present implications of "Common Sense."
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[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 1, 2025] A provocative re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “Hedda” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling marriage. Thompson and director Nia DaCosta discuss the film.
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Following 2024's "All In: Comedy About Love," writer Simon Rich is back on Broadway with "All Out: Comedy About Ambition," a production of live readings of his short stories by featuring a rotating cast of all-star talent. He talks about the show, along with current cast members Cecily Strong and Beck Bennett.
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NYC Winter Jazzfest will celebrate the 35.5 year legacy of legendary party promoter, record label and creative agency Giant Step on January 11 at Elsewhere. Giant Step founder Maurice Bernstein and DJ Nickodemus will join to preview the event.
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The jazz collective Freedom Riders celebrates the history of the namesake civil rights activists as well as the musicians who advocated for equality. Their show ‘My Country ’Tis of Thee’ will be part of NYC Winter Jazzfest at LPR on January 12 and features special guests including Arturo O'Farrill, Kurt Elling, and Samora Pinderhughes. The group performs live in WNYC's studio, fronted by vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, who also discusses their music, and the event.
Performer Credits:
- Carmen Staaf - piano
- Joe Dyson - drums
- Noah Garabedian - bass
- Alfredo Colon - alto sax
- Milena Casado - trumpet
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What foods will be in, and what will be out, in 2026? Kim Severson, who covers food and food culture for the New York Times, joins to discuss her latest piece "How We’ll Eat in 2026: More Caution, More Crunch." Plus, listeners share what food trends they like and dislike.
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A recent YouGov poll found that nearly 40 percent of Americans did not read a single book in 2025. So 2026 is a perfect time to help turn that trend around, and get reading! All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf discusses her most anticipated new books of the year. Plus, stay tuned for a very special announcement.
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The singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso debuted this year with the album Super Pedestrian and already has a Tiny Desk concert under her belt. She performs live from WNYC's studios, and discusses her music.
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"All the Walls Came Down" is a documentary short — short listed at the 98th Academy Awards — that provides a candid look at the aftermath of 2025's Eaton fire that devastated Alta Dena, California. Writer/director Ondi Timoner, who lost her own home in the fire, discuss the film and her own journey to rebuild, along with the director of My Tribe Rise, Heavenly Hughes, who is working to help neighbors rebuild.
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Chris Duffy is an award winning comedian with experience working on comedy shows with Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver, and host of the podcast "How To Be A Better Human". He discusses his new book, Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy, which explores the science behind laughter, and why it is important.
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Condé Nast Traveler recently published a list of “The Best Places to Go in the US in 2026.” Associate director of articles Megan Spurrell shares their most budget and family friendly travel destinations.
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Our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. The story follows a young man named Hai who is struggling with addiction and mental health when he becomes the caretaker for an elderly woman with dementia. Vuong previews the the novel ahead of our January 20th event. Click here to grab your free tickets!
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The Under the Radar Festival returns this year with more than 25 examples of groundbreaking stage productions from around the world. The festival's co-creative directors Meropi Peponides and Kaneza Schaal preview the program, which begins tomorrow.
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Sometimes long lines for food can be worth it. Tammie Teclemariam, the Underground Gourmet columnist at New York Magazine, joins to discuss her piece "The Best Lines of 2025" and take calls from listeners who want to share what lines they think are worth waiting in.
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Looking for a way to reset your mental health, and activate your brain in 2026? Dana G. Smith of the New York Times is spearheading a five day brain health challenge, with five different activities to help boost your brain. Smith discusses the project, and provides other tips for how to benefit your brain in the new year.
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Five years ago today, a violent mob broke into the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Mary Clare Jalonick, a reporter for the Associated Press, discusses her new book, an oral history of January 6th, titled Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th, and listeners share their memories and thoughts on the event.
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What television shows and streaming series should we look forward to in the new year? Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk shares her recommendations.
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2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States of America. Much important revolutionary history occurred right here in New York. To kick off our coverage of America's 250th birthday, Melissa Lauer, Manager of Education and Public Programs at the Fraunces Tavern Museum, paints a picture for us about what New York looked like in 1776, who lived here, and how the city viewed independence from Britain.
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The new book The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World tells the story of Mary Ann Patten, who became the first woman to captain a merchant ship in the 19th century after her husband fell ill in the midst of a voyage. Author Tilar J. Mazzeo discusses the book.
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Michelle Williams is currently starring in an off-Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play '"Anna Christie." The show centers around Anna, a former sex worker and famous character in the history of American theater. The show's director Thomas Kail ("Hamilton"), who also happens to be Williams's husband, and actors Brian d'Arcy James, who playsChris Christopherson, and Mare Winningham who plays Marthy Owen, discuss their production of "Anna Christie," running at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn through February 1.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his starring role in the new series "Dope Thief." The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2025] "The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, in which his character heads to the saloons of the American West to shore up his railroad empire.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2025] The Hulu series “Paradise,” which is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president’s murder. Two-time Emmy nominated actor Julianne Nicholson plays the world’s wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 25, 2025] In the new series "Alien: Earth," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring after a group of a new creation, robots that have been downloaded with human consciousness. That task gets a lot more complicated when a spaceship full of aliens crash lands on Earth. Olyphant discusses the series, which is available to stream on Hulu.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2025] Actor Eugene Levy has been pushing himself out of his comfort zone for his documentary travel series, "The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy." For Season 3, Levy tackles his bucket list, from celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico to playing cricket in India. Levy discusses the ltest season of the show.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 6, 2025] Based on Tony Hillerman's novels, the AMC thriller series "Dark Winds" returned last spring with its third season, in which Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his loyal deputy Bernadette investigate a case of two missing boys and a possible human trafficking operation. Zahn McClarnon, who stars as Leaphorn alongside Jessica Matten as Bernadette and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, discuss Season 3, and what it means to be a part of the series’s largely Native American cast.
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Tracy K. Smith, former poet laureate of the United States, shares some poetry, and her hopes for 2026. Plus, listeners, All Of It producers and Alison share their resolutions and aspirations for the new year.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 5, 2025] The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American soldier who has returned from the Middle East. Director Bing Liu and actor Fred Hechinger join to discuss the film, which is in theaters Friday.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 10, 2025] Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in Ryan Coogler's vampire film "Sinners." She plays Annie, a spiritual healer who is reunited with her ex-lover, Smoke, and later has to fight some vampires.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 3, 2025] Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to information and art, and library patrons' so-called 'freedom to read.' Plus, New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson, who is featured in the film, shares her experiences and insights.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 10, 2025] Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor Frank Dillane. Dickinson and Dillane discuss the film, which follows a young man living on the streets of London as he is given an unlikely chance at a new future.
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WNYC and Gothamist education reporter Jessica Gould shares her reporting on how the cellphone ban at NYC's public school has changed the nature of lunchtime for kids around the city. She also shares her insights on school news to watch for in the new year. Plus, listeners call in with their questions, and to report how the cellphone ban has impacted their students.
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Lunch has a long history in New York, and the midday meal has looked different throughout different eras of the city. In today's world of corporate bowls and fast casual spots, we want to know where your go-to lunch places from back in the day, whether it was meeting a friend, hosting a "power lunch," or taking a simple lunch break. In 2012, the New York Public Library organized an exhibit, "Lunch Hour NYC," about the history of lunch in the city. Co-curators Rebecca Federman and Laura Shapiro speak about what they learned.
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Eater editor Nadia Chaudhury shares her list of New Years Eve celebrations around the city, and her tips for celebrating at home. Plus listeners call in to shout out their plans to celebrate the start of 2026.
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On December 31, the MTA will stop selling new MetroCards for subway and bus riders, continuing the transition to a contactless tap-and-ride fare system. Jodi Shapiro, New York Transit Museum curator, discusses the end of the MetroCard and its legacy in the history of NYC Transit, and speaks more about the museum's exhibit, "FAREwell, MetroCard," on view now.
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Before the New Year, hear updates from the world of podcasts, including industry trends, new and rising shows, and highlight episodes from 2025. Podcast industry expert Lauren Passell, curator of Podcast The Newsletter and podcast writer for LifeHacker, shares her recommendations and insights.
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Photographer Jamel Shabazz grew up in Brooklyn. Naturally, he learned his craft of street photography through one of his favorite place's in his home borough: Prospect Park. This fall, Shabazz released a new photography book, Prospect Park: Photographs of a Brooklyn Oasis, 1980 to 2025. Shabazz discusses his photographic inspiration in the park, and listeners share their favorite parts to hang out or walk around in Prospect Park.
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Novelist, writer and Macarthur Fellow Dinaw Mengetsu has been tapped to lead PEN America. He discusses his mission for the organization in the midst of attacks on free speech and efforts to reinterpret history.
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What is the best movie you saw in 2025? New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses her list of the best movies of the year, and takes calls from listeners who want to share their favorite movie of 2025.
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The Radio City Rockettes are a New York institution. But what is it like to be a real Rockette, and how does one get the gig? Joining us are Rockettes Kayla Hsu and Maya Addie to talk more about their experience, and listeners share their questions with the dancers.
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The Radio City Rockettes are of course a celebrated New York tradition around the holidays, but did you know the group was formed in St. Louis? This year marks the centennial of The Rockettes. Julie Branam, director and choreographer of the Christmas Spectacular, speaks to the history of the institution, and listeners share their memories of seeing The Rockettes throughout the years.
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An exhibition at The New York Historical explores Black LGBTQ+ nightlife, arts, and culture during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. Lead curator Allison Robinson and chief historian George Chauncey, author of Gay New York and the DeWitt Clinton Professor of American History at Columbia University, discuss "The Gay Harlem Renaissance", on view through March 8, 2026.
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The holidays are thought to be a time of gathering with friends and family, but many also spend the season alone, either by choice or not. Being alone especially around the holidays can feel challenging, but it doesn't have to be! Comedian Josh Gondelman, known for his pep talks, discusses how to break the stigma of being lone during the holiday season, and listeners share their stories and tips.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 8, 2025] Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed in 2020. Now, he chronicles the history of his family's business, and his own experience there, in the new memoir They All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store. Pressman discusses the book, and listeners share their memories of Barneys.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] "Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill.
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney rose to fame through her series documenting her gender transition on TikTok. But along with love from many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the videos attracted hate and transphobia. Mulvaney found herself embroiled in a national controversy after her turn as a spokesperson for Bud Light led some to declare a boycott of Bud Light's products. Now, Mulvaney is chronicling her journey into womanhood and national fame in her new memoir, Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 2, 2025] The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel, which tells the story of one couple throughout their lives in India and New York City.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2025] Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their new album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2025] On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee.
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[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist and composer who is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Jazz Performance categories for her album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live). The project is a live performance of her 2023 album, Phoenix. Benjamin joins to perform live with her band and discuss her New York upbringing in music.
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[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2025] Powerhouse country and Americana duo The War and Treaty joined us live in the studio to perform songs from their brand new album, Plus One.
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The new Netflix documentary "The Cover-Up" spotlights the career of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, who is known for breaking stories like the My Lai Massacre and the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Documentarian Laura Poitras discusses the documentary, which is paying now at Film Forum and is streaming on Netflix.
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We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. She will join us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Queens.
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The Rom-Com is as synonymous with Christmas as the Christmas Tree itself. For the next installment of our debate series, Small Stakes, Big Opinions, we ask the question: What is the best Holiday rom-com and why? Rebecca Alter, Vulture staff writer, gives us her list of favorite movies, and listeners share their picks.
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Gen Z moviegoing attendance grew by 25 percent over the last 12 months, according to Cinema United’s Strength of Exhibition report. IndieWire executive editor Ryan Lattanzio breaks down the report’s findings and explains the factors that encourage people to become "habitual" moviegoers, defined as those who see at least six films a year.
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Christmas is just a week away. Members of the West Village Chorale return once again this year to ring in the holiday spirit and perform some classic carols live. And on Saturday, December 20, you can join the Chorale for their longtime annual free caroling walk around the Village.
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The National Dance Institute was founded 50 years ago to provide free dance education to children who would not be able to afford it, and children with physical disabilities that most programs are not equipped to work with. Today, it serves over 6,500 children in the NYC area. Artistic director Kay Gayner and board member Daniel Ulbricht, who is also principal dancer of the New York City Ballet, discuss the organization's mission, and it's work over the past five decades.
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The Whitney's exhibit, "High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100" celebrates the centennial anniversary of Alexander Calder's iconic work by bringing it together with other examples of his circus-themed wire sculptures and drawings. Whitney curators Jennie Goldstein and Roxanne Smith discuss the exhibit.
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The new documentary "Happy and You Know It" celebrates the history of children's music and musicians. Director Penny Lane discusses the documentary, and listeners share their favorite children's musician or song. "Happy and You Know It" premieres on HBO and HBO Max on December 25.
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Though it had a relatively quiet 1955 release, the klezmer album Tanz!, from Dave Tarras and the Musiker Brothers, is now considered a landmark of the genre. On the new album, Michael Winograd Plays Tanz! Live In New York City, Michael Winograd celebrates its legacy. He and his band will perform a few pieces live and talk about the album's influence on him, and preview a show Thursday evening at the Center for New Jewish Culture.
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Looking to give a book as a Christmas gift, but not sure what to get? All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf provides a gift guide for every kind of reader, from history lovers to romance novels. Plus, listeners chime in with their own suggestions.
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25 years ago this month, the Coen brothers' Americana Odyssey "O Brother, Where Art Thou" was released in theaters. While the movie saw a paucity of award recognition, its soundtrack managed to land a Grammy for Album of the Year, giving rise to a major revival of American roots and bluegrass music in the mainstream. Music writer Allison Hussey discusses the soundtrack and its legacy as part of our Silver Liner Notes series, and listeners share their feelings about the film, and the soundtrack.
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Actor Tim Blake Nelson is known for his work in "O Brother Where Art Thou," "Watchmen" and most recently, "The Lowdown." In addition to his work as a playwright, photographer, director and filmmaker, his second novel, Superhero, a satire about the Hollywood industry of blockbuster films, is available now. Nelson discusses the book and his many other projects.
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A new book about puzzles claims 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more, and nearly 23 million solve them daily. Natan Last, a researcher, policy advisor, writer, and crossword constructor in New York City, joins us to discuss his book, Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle.
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Recently, vocalist Kate Kortum won NJPAC's Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, a prestigious award for Jazz vocalists that includes previous winners like Samara Joy. Kortum is originally from Houston, now embarking on her early career in New York. She discusses her emotions around winning the competition, and performs live from her latest album,Wild Woman. You can also see her perform at Big Band Holidays with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra through December 21.
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Actor Carol Kane, known for her roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the Princess Bride and Taxi, lives with her 98 year old mother in Manhattan. A new documentary short called "Carol & Joy" spotlights a day in the life of two singular talents as well as touches on the demands of caregiving. Carol and Joy Kane discuss their lives together, along with director Nathan Silver.
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Penn Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in NYC and has had its share of problems. New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman and transit hub economics reporter Patrick McGeehan discuss ideal solutions, and practical ones, as well as the obstacles to getting them implemented. Plus, listeners call in with their questions.
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Through her Instagram and TikTok account, ghostlyarchive, Rosie Grant documents recipes she finds on gravestones and her own process trying to recreate them. She talks about her recently published the book, To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes, and take calls from listeners who family recipes from their (deceased) loved ones.
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The final season of the beloved sci-fi series "Stranger Things" is underway. Star Gaten Matarazzo, who has been playing Dustin on the show for a decade, discusses the final season and takes calls from listeners.
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Cameron Crowe discusses his new memoir, The Uncool, which chronicles his time working for Rolling Stone, covering some of the biggest rock bands in the world, as a very young journalist.
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"Tartuffe" is the classic Molière comedy and satire first performed in the 1660s. Matthew Broderick is currently starring in the lead role of a new off-Broadway production of the play at New York Theatre Workshop. Broderick discusses his process for taking on the role, along with Lisa Kron, who plays Dorine, and director Sarah Benson. "Tartuffe" is running through January 24.
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The Americana band Old Crow Medicine Show has a new holiday album, OCMS XMAS. Band members Ketch Secor, Morgan Jahnig and Cory Younts join for a listening party to get listeners in the holiday spirit.
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Local New Jersey poet and Princeton professor Patricia Smith has won the National Book Award for her poetry collection, The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems. The collection covers her poetry from 1991 to 2024, and includes poems about jazz, family, Black identity, Hurricane Katrina, and more. Smith discusses the collection, and read some poetry.
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We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. Each week through the holiday season, she offers her insights to help explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on the Bronx.
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There's never a bad time for ramen, but with the temperatures dropping winter is the perfect time to warm up with a bowl. Chef, writer and self professed "ramen geek" Sho Spaeth talks about his favorite places to check out in the city, plus listeners call to shout out theirs.
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As part of our Get Lit event, singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley discussed her career, her album The Escaper, and for a special performance, which includes a unique rendition of her hit song "The King."
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The November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection was the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. It follows a family grappling with the aftermath of a father's mysterious disappearance one night on the shores of Japan. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Choi. Missed the event? Watch it in full here!
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The Queer Urban Orchestra is a local group and the first orchestra in the city specifically serving the LGBTQ community. Ahead of their Refuge-themed concert, members of the orchestra perform live, and David Bloom, Artistic Director and Conductor, Dave Lohman, Principal Bassoonist, and Brian Shaw, Principal Oboist and Orchestral Manager discuss the mission behind the Queer Urban Orchestra. The group's concert is at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on December 13.
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All Of It Hostess with the Mostess Alison Stewart is looking forward to a nice long staycation. She and All Of It producer Luke Green, who took his own stretch of local R&R recently, invite suggestions from listeners for things to do and see in the area that might be missed in the bustle of daily life.
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All throughout December, Criterion Channel subscribers can stream their new series "Black Debutantes: First Features by Black Women Directors." The series features films such as "Eve's Bayou," "Daughters of the Dust," "Just Another Girl on the I.R.T," and more. Rógan Graham, programmer and film critic, and Ashely Clark, curatorial director at the Criterion Collection, discuss the series.
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From "The Shining" to "Lost in Translation," so many great films have been set in hotels. And all throughout December, you can stream many of those films on the Criterion Channel, as part of their series "Hotels on Film." Aliza Ma, head of programming for the Criterion Channel, discusses the series, and listeners share their favorite movies set in a hotel.
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Recently, "The Beatles Anthology" documentary series has been remastered and updated with a new episode for Disney Plus, and includes a new companion album of 191 songs. Rolling Stone contributing editor Rob Sheffield joins us to discuss the project, and also field calls from listeners looking to settle the age-old debate: which Beatles album is the best?
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The penny is no more! As we look back at the history of the penny, economist and author David McWilliams provides some context, and examines the history of currency more broadly. He is the author of the new book, The History of Money: A Story of Humanity. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about money throughout the ages.
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Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, and Kyle Buchanan, awards season columnist for The New York Times, discusses all the snubs and surprises from the world of film and television, and previews some of the other events and honors from awards season.
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Jay Som is the solo project of singer-songwriter, producer, and engineer Melina Duterte. In the six years since her last solo record, she's worked with a number of different artists, including most notably boygenius; her work on their album earned her Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, plus a win for Best Alternative Music Album. Now, as Jay Som, she's released Belong, an album that boasts contributions from friends she's made in those years, including Hayley Williams. She and her band perform live in our studio.
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In his new podcast "David Greene is Obsessed," former Morning Edition host David Greene speaks with guests about their obsessions, from a collector who has more than 13,000 Barbies to David Arquette's fascination with Bozo the Clown. Greene discusses the show, and takes calls from listeners who want to share their obsessions.
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The third film in the Knives Out series is called "Wake Up Dead Man," in which Daniel Craig returns to the role of detective Benoit Blanc, trying to solve a Good Friday murder at a Catholic parish in upstate New York. The series' writer and director Rian Johnson talks about the latest installment of his series, which is available to stream on Netflix now.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 13, 2025] Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, one-time co-stars in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," have reunited on stage in Jamie Lloyd's production of "Waiting for Godot" on Broadway. They discuss the show, which is running now through January 4.
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A new piece in T Magazine argues that Gen X has had some of the greatest contributions to American culture in history. Writer Amanda Fortini discusses her article, "Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?" Plus, listeners share their favorite Gen X cultural contributions.
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Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Leslie Jones has returned to the stage with a new comedy special, 'Leslie Jones: Life Part 2', with reflections on aging, fame, and events in her life. Leslie Jones discusses how she's finding the humor in life today. The comedy special is out now on Peacock.
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Last week, it was announced that Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. in a $82.7 billion dollar deal with massive implications for the entertainment industry. The deal would leave the streaming service in charge of one of the biggest Hollywood film studios, HBO, and many famous pieces of intellectual property, including Harry Potter and DC Comics. But competitor Paramount is also vying for a deal. Georg Szalai, global business editor at The Hollywood Reporter, discusses what this deal would mean for Hollywood, responses from the industry, and the potential consequences for movie theaters and streaming services.
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The holiday season is a time for giving, and in that spirit, WNYC is holding a blood drive throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in The Greene Space. We preview that event, share details about how to get involved, and speak with Sapreet Saluja, executive director at NY Cares about the many ways around NYC to volunteer your efforts for those who need help. Plus, listeners call in to share their experiences of how charity and community service play a role in their experience of the holidays.
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We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. She will join us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Brooklyn.
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A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on Rikers Island. Kayla Johnson, the film's director and Tim's daughter, joins us to discuss "Fatherless No More."
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The New Yorker celebrates its centennial this year, and a new documentary, "The New Yorker at 100" takes audiences through the history of the storied publication. Director Marshall Curry talks about the film. Plus, listeners weigh in with their favorite New Yorker articles, covers, and memories.
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The musician Cavetown is also founder of the This Is Home Project, which helps support access for LGBTQ+ youth to housing and healthcare. On December 14, he'll host a benefit concert at Music Hall of Williamsburg featuring performances from a number of local artists. He previews the event, and also his forthcoming album, Running With Scissors, out Jan. 16.
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Musician and trained doula Domino Kirke will be hosting a concert on Dec. 17 with other 'mama musicians,' including Joan As Police Woman and Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive. She'll discuss the event, which benefits Carriage House Birth, an organization she founded which provides doula training and childbirth education.
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Comedian Ana Gasteyer discusses her live show "Ana Gasteyer: Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular," which will include performances of holiday classics and her own original holiday songs. Gasteyer will be at Town Hall on December 15 and at the Westport Country Playhouse on December 22.
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A new exhibition at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) honors generations of New York’s mostly immigrant street food entrepreneurs and the dishes they have introduced as iconic parts of the city’s cultural and culinary landscape. Museum president Nazli Parvizi and curatorial director Catherine Piccoli preview "STREET FOOD CITY," before it opens Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her new film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. "Hamnet" is in theaters now.
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Sally Wainwright, the award-winning writer and director of the UK series "Happy Valley" and "Last Tango in Halifax," has a new show called "Riot Women," about a group of middle aged women in the north of England who form a rock band for a charity talent show. What starts out as a lark turns into something more meaningful. Wainwright discusses the show, which was recently greenlit for a second season. Riot Women premieres on BritBox January 14th.
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Martini, anyone? Who doesn't love a nice cheeky cocktail for happy hour or date night? The New York Times has recently compiled a list of 25 must-try cocktails in the city. Becky Hughes, New York Times Cooking assistant editor and cocktail enthusiast, discusses which drinks made the list, and listeners share where they order their favorite cocktail in New York.
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Tom Delgado is a comedian and history enthusiast. As a licensed New York City tour guide, Delgado takes viewers on neighborhood walking tours on his popular YouTube channel, and also hosts a monthly variety show, "Tom D's Big NY Show," which combines history and comedy. Delgado discusses his background and how he finds the funny in local history, and previews his next show, featuring author Jonathan Mahler, at Caveat on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm.
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Whether you're having people over or going to a dinner party, Casey Elsass, author of What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, has ideas for some of the best dishes and drinks you can make. He discusses the power of "the signature dish," the best winter cocktails and takes listener calls and questions.
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The New York Public Library exhibition "Niyū Yūrk: Middle Eastern and North African Lives in the City," spotlights the history of MENA residents of NYC throughout the centuries. Hiba Abid, curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the NYPL, discusses the exhibition, and listeners share their own family history.
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Retirement is a life transition. Some people leave New York and retire to warmer places like Florida. But what can retirement life look like in NYC? Beth Finkel, AARP's New York State Director, discusses how people can live their best retirement in New York with all that the city offers, and listeners share their questions and suggestions.
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The new documentary "Merchants of Joy" follows five New York City families as they run their Christmas tree business. Director Celia Aniskovich and subject Ciree Nash of Uptown Christmas Trees discuss the film, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime.
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The holiday season is full of traditions. Family dinners. Caroling. Gifting. For birders, there's another event that cannot be missed: the Christmas Bird Count. Now in its 126th year, the CBC is the nation's longest running community science bird project. Jessica Wilson, executive director of the NYC Bird Alliance, explains what it is, the importance of the data it gathers, and how to participate.
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The new film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is select theaters now.
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Want to make holiday cookies that will impress all of your guests? One place to turn to for inspiration might be the new New York Times cookbook Cookies: The Best Recipes for the Perfect Anytime Treat, curated by recipe creator and New York Times Cooking supervising video producer Vaugh Vreeland, who talks about the book shares recipes and takes calls from listeners.
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Historically, bridges have played important roles in some of the most beloved songs in modern music history. But as the music industry has evolved in the streaming and social media world, bridges are less common or important in popular music. Matthew Schnipper, Gothamist/WNYC arts and culture editor, gives us his list of the best bridges in music (as in, musical bridges, as well as songs about bridges), and listeners share their favorite bridges to listen or sing along to.
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New York City's infrastructure is of course dominated by its famous skyline and skyscrapers. But don't forget about the bridges! The city is connected by hundreds of bridges that move cars, trains, pedestrians, and bikers. For this installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, Greg Young, co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, discusses his favorite bridges in the city and some interesting history behind them, and listeners share what they think is the best and most beautiful bridge in New York to cross or view from afar.
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Local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore, prepares us for the holiday season. She joins us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Manhattan.
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When Greta Rideout pressed charges against her husband John in 1978, spousal rape was only considered a crime in four states. Rideout was one of the first women to press rape charges against her husband, opening the door for making marital rape a crime across all 50 states. Author Sarah Weinman discusses her new book on the subject, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal Rape a Crime.
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The new short documentary film "Cashing Out" examines the complications of buying life-insurance policies for HIV-positive gay men. Matt Nadel, who directed the film for The New Yorker, and subject Scott Paige join to discuss.
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A provocative reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “Hedda” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling marriage. Thompson and director Nia DaCosta discuss the film, now streaming on Prime Video.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2025] The new Broadway play "Art" features three friends debating the value of one insanely expensive painting, and therefore the nature of art in general. Actor Bobby Cannavale, who stars in the play alongside Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden, discusses the show along with director Scott Ellis. "Art" runs through December 21.
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[REBROADCST FROM October 30, 2025] The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, and Jack Wolfe perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into the principal roles of the long-running Broadway hit. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] The new play 'Queens' follows a group of women spanning multiple generations, living in an illegal basement apartment as they hustle for the American dream, until a young Ukrainian woman looking for her mother forces them to face the difficult choices they made to survive. Actors Anna Chlumsky and Marin Ireland talk about the show, alongside playwright Martyna Majok.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 17, 2025] NYC native and indie rock artist Samia released her new album, Bloodless, in April 25. She talks about the record, and performs songs live in the studio.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2025] Uwade became known to the All Of It team and many other listeners when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Her debut album is called Florilegium. The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, performed live in studio five.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 29, 2025] More than a decade since their last album, this year, OK Go released a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age perform live versions of their music in our studios.
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 5, 2025] A new, musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin Of Our Teeth" called "The Seat Of Our Pants" follows the existential dreads and absurdist twists of the 5,000-year old Antrobus family. Ethan Lipton adapted the show and wrote the music. He'll talks about the new musical, along with members of the cast. "The Seat Of Our Pants" is playing at The Public until Nov. 30.
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A new film captures the magic of the Theater of the Ridiculous, an eccentric troupe rooted in New York’s queer underground. Director Fermín Eloy Acosta talks about connecting with one of its former members, the Argentine-born artist Leandro Katz, and about his documentary "Museum of the Night," which is part of the DOC NYC film festival.
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Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang. His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's martial arts training, and his move to California. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's career in Hollywood, his untimely death at 32, and his legacy.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2025] Lorna Simpson is a New York-born artist who first made her name as a photographer, but in recent years has turned to painting. The Met has organized a solo exhibition of Simpson's paintings, "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," that displays more than 30 works, made up of found images, or as Lorna calls, her source notes. The exhibition will be showing through November 30.
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Aldo Sohm, the celebrated sommelier for Le Bernardin, discusses his new book, Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings, and provide listeners with tips and tricks for creating great wine pairings this holiday season.
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"Next Level Chef" winner, Pyet DeSpain discusses her debut cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking. The recipes showcase traditional Native American ingredients, techniques and approaches, and how they connect with traditional and modern Mexican cooking.
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Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang. His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's martial arts training, and his move to California.
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Artist Helen Frankenthaler was always innovating. A new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art explores her experimentation with paint over the decades of her career, beginning in New York and later in Darien, where she spent much of her life. Samantha Friedman, curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints, discusses 'Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep,' on view through February 8.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 15, 2025] A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and others. Art dealer Mary Boone and Lévy Gorvy Dayan co-founder Brett Gorvy, who both worked on the exhibition, join us to discuss the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec. 13.
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The new exhibit "Divine Egypt" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art brings together nearly 250 works of art from Ancient Egypt that depict the deities they worshiped. Curator Diana Craig Patch discusses the history and artistic value of these objects. "Divine Egypt" is on view through January 19.
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For a special Thanksgiving edition of “Small Stakes Big Opinions,” cook, author and Smitten Kitchen founder Deb Perelman joins to debate about the best Thanksgiving side dish, and listeners call in with their turkey adjacent hot takes.
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Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang. His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's family, and his childhood in China.
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We are getting you set for the holiday season with local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore. She will join us each week through the holiday season, to go to explore each borough's local shopping options, for shoppers who want their holiday spending to support their communities. Today, the Locavore takes on Staten Island.
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In honor of Thanksgiving, All Of It invites listeners to call in and share what they're grateful for. Joining us as a guest is Kristi Nelson, author of Wake Up Grateful and former director of the organization A Network for Grateful Living.
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The new album from Spanish pop sensation Rosalía marks a turn away from her recent reggaeton music and back to her classical music training. On LUX, the artist sings in many different languages, employs dramatic orchestral arrangements, and collaborates with musicians like Bjork. "Switched on Pop" host Nate Sloan and producer Reanna Cruz, discuss the new album and break down their favorite tracks.
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The 2025 Booker Prize went to Flesh, a novel about a Hungarian teenager who enters into an affair with a married woman, a relationship that will have consequences for the rest of his life. Author David Szalay discusses his book, fresh off his Booker win.
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"Grey Gardens" was recently selected to be in the National Film Registry, and will celebrate its 50th anniversary with screenings at the Maysles Documentary Center on Sunday Nov. 23, 2025. Listeners call in to share their Big and Little Edie story, with the daughter of the filmmaker Albert Maysles, Rebekah Maysles.
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The New York Public Library has released its "Best Books of 2025" List, a comprehensive list that includes books for adults, teens, children and Spanish speakers. NYPL chief librarian Brian Bannon talks about some of the choices, how the books were selected and how readers can get them.
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The new documentary "Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon" follows the life and career of Sonia Manzano, who spent decades playing Maria on "Sesame Street." Her role was a pivotal turning point for Latine representation on television. Director Ernie Bustamante joins to discuss the film, which is streaming online now as part of DOC NYC.
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Actors Michael Urie and Grantham Coleman discuss starring in the new production of Shakespeare's "Richard II," which is set in 1980s Manhattan. "Richard II" is running at the Astor Place Theatre through December 14.
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25 years ago this week, at the turn of the millennium, Eyrkah Badu released her second album, Mama's Gun. The album went certified platinum, and is considered to be one of the best in Badu's career. James Poyser is a keyboardist for The Roots, and one of Badu's closest collaborators who was in the studio with Erykah to make Mama's Gun. Poyser shares his memories of the album, and listeners share their memories of the music, in this installment of our Silver Liner Notes album anniversary series.
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The Frick recently became the latest addition to a group of museums that have decided to ban photography in their galleries. Meanwhile, other museums seem to curate their exhibits for maximum play on social media. Should photos be banned in museums? Listeners discuss with Will Pavia, New York correspondent for The Times and the author of the piece "Inside the New York gallery that bans photography."
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 23, 2025] The new play "The Other Americans" was written by John Leguizamo, and stars Leguizamo as a laundromat owner in Queens who is grappling with secrets and trying to keep his business afloat. Things come to a head when his son, Nick, played by Trey Santiago-Hudson, returns from a stay at a mental health facility. Leguizamo and Santiago-Hudson discuss the play, which is running at the Public Theater through November 23.
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Director Ivy Meeropol discusses her new documentary "Ask E. Jean," about E. Jean Carroll's decision to come forward with her accusation of sexual assault against President Donald Trump. "Ask E. Jean" screens on November 20 as part of DOC NYC, including a Q&A with Meeropol.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 17, 2025] Grammy-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has recently released a new album, Better Broken, the artist's first in 11 years. McLachlan shares excerpts from the album and reflects on her career, which includes being the founder of Lilith Fair. She's in town again to play the Beacon Theater tonight as part of her 'Better Broken' tour.
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It's often said that "it takes a village." But with our social lives becoming more and more digital, it can take a special, concerted effort to make a village. So how do social cicles become support networks in the modern age? Family columnist Kathryn Jezer-Morton and journalist Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center, re-evaluate 'the village,' and what it means to lean on friends for more than just socializing.
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Samin Nosrat's previous cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat, was a runaway success and ultimately became a Netflix show. But while she was shining professionally, Samin was struggling personally. In her much-anticipated second cookbook, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love, she shares how food helped her reconnect with community.
sparkling banana bread (Makes one 8 × 8-inch square)
Packed with both mashed and whole bananas, this is my ideal banana bread. To maximize the ratio of the cinnamon-sugar topping to the moist, flavorful interior, I bake it in a cake pan. In the oven, the topping transforms into a sparkling crust that releases wave after wave of cinnamon aroma with each bite.
For the banana bread
- 1-1/2 cups (203g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (6g) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-1/4 cups (288g) well-mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas; see Note)
- 3/4 packed cup (150g) dark brown sugar
- 2⁄3 cup (140g) neutral oil
- 1⁄3 cup (80g) buttermilk or sour cream, at room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
For the topping
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 2 very ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
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- Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with a parchment sling and spray the parchment.
- To make the banana bread, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs until evenly combined.
- Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix to combine, making sure to incorporate all the dry flour at the bottom of the bowl.
- To make the topping, in a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flaky salt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and then let the pan drop from a height of 3 inches onto the countertop a couple times to release any air bubbles that might have gotten trapped inside the batter.
- Sprinkle the topping in a thick, even layer over the batter, then gently place the banana halves, cut-side up, atop the batter, cutting into pieces as needed to make them fit.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted around the halved bananas emerges clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. (Alternatively, leave the cake to cool in the pan and serve it directly from there.)
- Wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Earlier this year, New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia released her first gospel album, Pressing Onward. She shares songs from the record, and talks about her musical process.
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In the new film "Rental Family," Brendan Fraser stars as an American actor who finds a job acting out roles in the lives of strangers in Japan. Fraser and director HIKARI discuss the film, in theaters November 21.
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Documentary filmmaker Karla Murthy talks about her new film "The Gas Station Attendant," a moving and intimate immigrant story about her father, told through their recorded phone calls and home videos. The film is featured at this year's DOC NYC film festival, with screenings on November 19 and 20, to be followed by a Q&A with Murthy, producer Rajal Pitroda, and executive producer DJ Rekha.
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Member of the seminal band Cocteau Twins and co-founder of the record label Bella Union, Simon Raymonde reflects on both experiences, his relationship with his music industry father, and more in the new memoir, In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Salamishah Tillet and ARTnews Senior Editor Alex Greenberger talk about the history of the Studio Museum after its grand re-opening nearly eight years after undergoing $300 million in renovations.
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The new documentary "The Big Cheese" follows cheesemonger Adam Jay Moskowitz's hunt for an American protégé to bring home the top cheese prize at the Mondial du Fromage competition. Thusfar, no American cheesemongers have earned the honor. Director Sara Joe Wolansky discusses the film, which is screening as part of the DOC NYC film festival. On Wednesday, November 19, the 9:15 screening will be followed by a Q&A with Wolansky and film subject Adam Moskowitz.
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In NYC's recent municipal elections, voters weighed in on 6 ballot measures. The measure with the most support at the ballot box tasks a city agency with creating and maintaining a singular digital map of NYC. What might be useful to include on such a map? Public bathrooms? Flood-prone intersections? Third spaces? Listeners call in to share their suggestions. Plus, Noel Hidalgo, founder of the civic software non-profit BetaNYC, and Steven Romalewski, founding director of CUNY Mapping Service at Center for Urban Research, share their insights on the value of interactive urban maps, open civic data and more about urban cartography for the digital age.
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Sean Mason is a North Carolina-based composer and pianist who, after beginning his career in New York, decided to return home to discover a new creative path. So it's fitting that his new album is called A Breath of Fresh Air. The album is also accompanied by a short documentary film, photo essay, and video series. Mason discusses the inspiration behind the new album, and performs live ahead of his concert at Miller Theatre at Columbia University on November 15 at 7:30pm.
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Filmmaker Elizabeth Lo talks about her new documentary "Mistress Dispeller," in which a woman hires a professional to break up her husband's affair. 'Mistress Dispeller' is featured at this year's DOC NYC festival.
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Photographer Steve Schapiro was often at the scene. Schapiro photographed historical Civil Rights marches, public figures like Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, and Robert Kennedy, and was also called to photograph films like "Taxi Driver" and "The Godfather." Before Schapiro died in 2022 at the age of 88, he sat down for interviews to reflect on his life and career. The result of those interviews is a new documentary, "Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere," in theaters November 14th and showing for a week at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema. Director Maura Smith, who also happens to be Schapiro's wife, reflects on her husbands legacy with the camera.
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The new book Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary, tackles the history of the dictionary, dives into the process of choosing words to be included in the dictionary, and evaluates the value of the dictionary in our 21st century world. Author Stefan Fatsis discusses the book, out now.
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"The Ecology of Quilts" is the current exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum. It examines the history of quilting through the lens of the industry's environmental impact and the growth of the textile industry as a whole. The museum's deputy director and exhibition curator Dr. Emelie Gevalt talks about the exhibit and listeners call in to share their connection to quilting.
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A new exhibition at the MoMA celebrates the career of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, an artist who helped push the boundaries of modernism. Curators Christophe Cherix and Beverly Adams join to discuss "Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream," up now through April 11 2026.
Image credit: Wifredo Lam. La jungla (The Jungle), 1942-43. Oil and charcoal on paper mounted on canvas, 7’10 ¼” × 7’6 ½” (239.4 × 229.9 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York © Succession Wifredo Lam, ADAGP, Paris / ARS, New York 2025
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Actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, one-time co-stars in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," have reunited on stage in Jamie Lloyd's production of "Waiting for Godot" on Broadway. They discuss the show, which is running now through January 4.
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The new revival of Rajiv Joseph's play "Gruesome Playground Injuries" charts the lives and relationships of two childhood best friends, played by Tony winner Kara Young and "Succession" star Nicholas Braun. Joseph, Young, and Braun discuss the show, which is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through December 28.
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[REBROADCAST FROM August 6, 2025] Rachael & Vilray perform in our studio from West of Broadway, their new album of original songs inspired by the American songbook, classic Broadway showtunes and West Coast jazz.
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The new documentary "Santacon" tracks the growth of the phenomenon of drunken and delinquent Santas taking over New York City, and other cities and towns around the country. Director Seth Porges joins us to discuss the film, which has a world premiere at DOC NYC on Thursday, November 13.
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Eat drink and be merry has a different meaning for those who are sober, especially during the holiday season. Cat Greenleaf, the original host of Talk Stoop, shares tips and mindsets as someone who has been sober for more than 10 years. Her new podcast Soberness investigates the challenges of sobriety in 2025.
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Financial therapy sits at the intersection of psychology and money management, helping people not only understand what they spend, but why. Aja Evans is a financial therapist in private practice, the author of the book Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well Being and the president of the Financial Therapy Association. She talks about what financial therapy is, how it works, and takes listeners' calls and questions.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2025] Photo journalist Brent Renaud became the first American on assignment to be killed while covering the war in Ukraine after he was shot by Russian forces in 2022. In the new documentary short "Armed With Only a Camera," Renaud's brother Craig Renaud puts together footage shot over his career in combat zones to tell the story of his life and work. Craig Renaud discusses the film, along with producer Juan Arredondo who was with Arredondo was with Renaud when he was shot, and was injured in the attack. "Armed With Only a Camera" is streaming now on HBO Max.
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[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2025] The film "Warfare" draws directly on the memories of director Ray Mendoza, an Iraq war veteran and former Navy Seal who was a part of a mission that went very wrong. Co-directed with Alex Garland, "Warfare" presents a dramatized version of that mission. Mendoza and Garland discuss the film.
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 21, 2024] The new documentary, "Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975," tells the history of New York City's fiscal crisis in 1975. Directors Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn discuss the film, which is closing out the DOC NYC film festival.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 3, 2025] Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to information and art, and library patrons' so-called 'freedom to read.' Plus, New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson, who is featured in the film, shares her experiences and insights.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author Quiara Alegría Hudes discusses her new novel, The White Hot. The novel is written in the form of a letter from a mother to her daughter, explaining why, for a brief period, she decided to leave. Hudes is speaking with Lin Manuel Miranda on November 11 at St. Ann's Church with Books Are Magic, and at Joe's Pub on November 24.
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Our November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. The novel is a finalist for the Booker Prize, and tells the story of a family reeling after the strange disappearance of their father and husband. Click here to find more information about our Get Lit event, and to find out how to borrow your e-copy courtesy of our partners at the New York Public Library.
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November 12 kicks off the start of DOC NYC, a film festival dedicated to exclusively featuring documentary films. All month All Of It will spotlight documentaries featured in the festival. The festival's artistic director Jaie Leplante provides a preview of the exciting slate of films featured at this year's DOC NYC. The festival runs through November 30.
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Alex Rodriguez was known as one of the best baseball players of his generation. But his career with the New York Yankees was mired in scandal, and he served a lengthy suspension from baseball for using performance enhancing drugs. ARod sits down to discuss his life and career in the new three-part documentary, "Alex vs. ARod." Director Gotham Chopra discusses the documentary, which airs Thursdays on HBO Max.
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The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated director, played by Stellan Skarsgård. Nora is semi-estranged from her father, but when she learns that he has written a film specifically for her, their relationship gets even more complicated. Reinsve discusses the film, which is in theaters now.
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Laurie Metcalf stars as a sharp-tongued Aunt Sarah in the new Broadway family drama "Little Bear, Ridge Road." The show follows Sarah as she and her long-estranged nephew Ethan, played by Micah Stock re-connect over the sale of a family home, and the unraveling of that family's history. Metcalf, Stocck and playwright Samuel D. Hunter discuss the play.
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In December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz recorded a conversation with the influential downtown photographer Peter Hujar, to hear how he spent a day over a 24 hour period. The tape of the conversation has been lost, but a transcript was recently discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum. The transcript has been adapted almost word for word in a new movie adaptation, "Peter Hujar's Day" starring Ben Whishaw playing Hujar and Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz. Director Ira Sachs talks about the film, which premieres in theaters on November 7.
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The new play 'Queens' follows a group of women spanning multiple generations, living in an illegal basement apartment as they hustle for the American dream, until a young Ukrainian woman looking for her mother forces them to face the difficult choices they made to survive. Actors Anna Chlumsky and Marin Ireland talk about the show, alongside playwright Martyna Majok.
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Filmmaker Noah Baumbach talks about his new coming-of-age dramedy "Jay Kelly," in which an internationally recognized actor, played by George Clooney, encroaches on his daughter's Eurotrip with the help of his "friend" and manager, played by Adam Sandler. The film opens in select theaters Nov. 14 and streams on Netflix Dec. 5.
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All Of It producers Jordan Lauf, Luke Green and L. Malik Anderson all have big opinions about the acceptable cadence for autumn and winter holiday decorations. Do you have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get a Christmas tree? How long after Halloween is it OK to leave your spookies up? They, and listeners, share their Small Stakes, Big Opinions on the matter.
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Gen Z loves "little treats," the routine of rewarding yourself with smaller, cheaper snacks throughout the day that provide little moments of joy. Nikita Richardson, editor in the Food section of The New York Times, discusses a new article her team has put together, "New York City Loves a Little Treat. Here Are Our 46 Favorites." She brings us inside "little treat culture" and listeners share their favorite "little treat" in New York.
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Conflict zone photographer Lynsey Addario is the subject of a new documentary premiering on the National Geographic Channel tonight called "Love & War," about balancing her home life with her demanding and often dangerous career. She talks about her life and work.
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Ariana DeBose talks about the tangled romances and French-inspired music of Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein's 1976 musical "The Bakers Wife," which is getting an off-Broadway revival at Classic Stage Company. DeBose stars in the titular role.
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2025] The new FX series "The Lowdown" stars Ethan Hawke as an amateur sleuth who becomes obsessed with getting to the bottom of a mysterious death in Tulsa. The show's creator, writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo discusses the series, which aired its season finale yesterday.
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A new, musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's "The Skin Of Our Teeth" called "The Seat Of Our Pants" follows the existential dreads and absurdist twists of the 5,000-year old Antrobus family. Ethan Lipton adapted the show and wrote the music. He talks about the new musical, along with members of the cast. "The Seat Of Our Pants" is playing at The Public until Nov. 30.
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Sociologist Gretchen Sisson has spent a decade interviewing women who gave up their parental rights. She discusses her new book, Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood.
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New Jersey's new governor-elect is Mikie Sherrill. New York City's mayor-elect is Zohran Mamdani. Not to mention the ballot initiatives. WNYC/Gothamist reporters Liz Kim & Karen Yi recap Election Day, and listeners call in to react to the Election Night results.
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Paste Magazine calls Hannah Frances's new album Nestled in Tangles one of "proggy, jazzy, natural abundance" that is "snared with familial trauma." She shares its story, explains its abundance, and plays live in our studio.
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The latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Megha Majumdar, A Guardian and a Thief, follows an Indian mother whose plans to immigrate to the U.S. are stalled by the theft of her identification documents. Majumdar discusses the book.
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Lily Allen is the latest musician to work out her private heartbreak in a public way. We talk about the music you want to listen to when you aren't okay, with Matthew Schnipper, the culture editor for WNYC and Gothamist. Hear some music, prepare your tissues tissues on air, and call in with your picks for best breakup songs.
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The public bench has long been a staple of New York life, in the city's parks, waterfronts, cemeteries, or bus stops. But the New York City Bench may be disappearing, according to reporting from Anna Kodé, reporter for the Real Estate section of The New York Times, and author of the article, "The Slow Death of the New York City Public Bench." Kodé discusses what she found, and listeners share their favorite bench in the city to sit and scroll their phone, read a book, or ponder life's deepest questions.
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In 2000, photographer Deborah Willis released her book, Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers - 1840 to the Present. Twenty five years later, Willis, who is also an NYU professor and Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, is releasing an updated anniversary edition of the book. Plus, Willis has also organized a companion exhibit, "Reflections in Black: A Reframing," on view at Tisch through December 21. Deborah Willis reflects on the anniversary and talks more about preserving Black photography is important.
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Our Get Lit with All Of It October book club selection is the novel King of Ashes by thriller and crime writer S.A. Cosby. It follows a man named Roman Carruthers who returns home to a small town in Virginia to discover that his family is the crosshairs of a local gang. Cosby discusses the novel, live from our Get Lit event. Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
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Testosterone treatments have been shown to increase sex drive in middle-aged women with low libido. But the FDA has not approved any such treatments, and doctors are reluctant to prescribe them. Susan Dominus, staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, shares her reporting on the subject, and talks about medical priorities and women's health.
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America's fascination with true crime seems endless, from hit podcasts and documentaries to bestselling books and Netflix binges. But what’s behind our collective obsession with murder and mayhem? Matt DeLisi, a forensic consultant and Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Iowa State University, joins us to unpack the cultural, psychological, and even political reasons we’re drawn to stories about crime.
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This weekend, Flushing Town Hall hosts MexFest, a Día de los Muertos celebration honoring those who have passed and those separated from loved ones through immigration. Artists and co-curators Xtian Ávila and Arantxa Araujo explore the holiday through a participatory altar, storytelling, and performances.
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Once upon a midday talkshow, 'fore we hear Sean Carlson read Poe — Halloween tradition, you know, if you have tuned in before — hear about the works enduring, of bleak Edgar, dark and churning; how he set the tone for wording tales that chill us to the core. Dr. Amy Branam Armiento, former president of the Poe Studies Association for the USA and editor of the essay collection Poe and Women: Recognition and Revision, shares her scholarly insights on Edgar Allan Poe.
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Reports of paranormal encounters are not uncommon in our area. A new series from New 12 called 'Haunted Tri-State' explores some of the most prominent nearby places that are known for spooky, unexplained experiences. Host Kristie Reeter, anchor/reporter for News12 The Bronx, discusses her experiences from the series. Plus, listeners share their local encounters with ghosts, apparitions and other visitations from the spirit world.
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 25, 2025] Hear a celebration of Latin American jazz, with the Tony-winning band from Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club." Music director and winner of the Tony for Best Orchestrations, Marco Paguia leads the band in this hourlong special in The Greene Space, with songs performed by actors Wesley Wray, Da’Von Moody, Mel Seme, Isa Antonetti and Sophia Ramos. Choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado also join to talk about their Tony-awarded work.
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The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown joins Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Paulo Szot, and Jack Wolfe perform songs from the show and discuss stepping into the principal roles of the long-running Broadway hit. This event is part of All Of It's Broadway on the Radio series.
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A new coming-of-age film tells the story of a non-binary teenager who moves in with their sister after their parents kick them out of the home. Director Tommy Dorfman, who co-wrote the film, joins us alongside star Corey Fogelmanis to discuss the film, "I Wish You All The Best" which releases in theaters Friday, Nov. 7th.
NOTE: Director Tommy Dorfman's pronouns are She/Her. Corey Fogelmanis's pronouns are He/ Him. He plays Ben whose pronouns are they/ them.
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The New York Times calls pianist Hania Rani "a shooting star in a genre of pop-inflected minimalist music often referred to as neoclassical, or alt-classical." Next month, she'll release the new piano concerto, Non Fiction, which she previews at WNYC's studios.
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The artist Uman has made a career making art inspired by her homeland of Somalia and other East African aesthetics, using rich colors and patterns inspired by textiles. This fall, her work will be on display in a solo exhibition at the Aldrich Museum, as well as in a solo exhibition at the Nicola Vassell Gallery. Uman discusses her art and career.
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R&B, jazz and soul singer Ledisi started the year off with the spring release of The Crown, an album of original music. She's wrapping the year up with a new album in tribute to the Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington, titled For Dinah. She plays some excerpts and talk about the new record for a Listening Party.
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Criminal profiling is one of the most famous tools in our crime-fighting arsenal, and probably our least understood. In her new book, The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling author Rachel Corbett writes about how it got its start in Victorian England, the first attempts by profilers to codify psychological patterns, and what profiling reveals, and what it obscures.
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Radiohead's fourth studio album Kid A (released October 2, 2000) departed from the group's earlier releases, featuring more slippery, ambient electronic sounds. Rolling Stone called it the "weirdest hit album of that year, by a band poised to be the modern-rock Beatles, following the breakthrough of OK Computer." The magazine also named it the best album of 2000. It was Radiohead's first album to hit number one on Billboard. Steven Hyden, Uproxx cultural critic and author of the book, This Isn't Happening: Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century, discusses the album's legacy, and listeners call in to share what Kid A means to them.
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30 years ago, The Drag Queens of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide was one of the first books from a major publisher to document the history of the city's drag scene. Howl! Arts has mounted a 30th anniversary exhibition of the book, curated in part by the book's author Julian Fleisher. Fleisher and celebrated playwright and drag queen Charles Busch talk about the history and new exhibition, and listeners share their connections to drag in NYC.
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The new documentary film "The Alabama Solution" tells the story of a group incarcerated men in an Alabama prison who join together to attempt to expose the violent conditions they experienced at the hands of prison guards. Directors Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman discuss the film, which is streaming now on HBO Max.
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The new film "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" follows Bruce Springsteen at a particular time in his life, as he was writing his album Nebraska. It's a unique take on the music biopic, a genre that has been mocked in films like "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," but is also one of the most beloved and celebrated styles of filmmaking. Stephen Thompson, host, writer, and reviewer for NPR Music, joins to discuss his thoughts on "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" and share some of his favorite music biopics. Plus, listeners share their favorites.
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The new Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White, "Deliver Me From Nowhere," released in theaters over the weekend. The film depicts the making of The Boss's 1982 album "Nebraska." Warren Zanes, author of Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska,' on which the film is based, discusses his thoughts on the film, and what he learned about "Nebraska" from his interviews with Springsteen for the book. Plus, listeners share their memories and stories associated with the album.
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In his new solo show "Other," Tony Award-winning actor Ari'el Stachel explores the challenges of navigating his background as both an Arab American and a Jewish American. Stachel joins to discuss the show, which runs through December 6.
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Photojournalist Brent Renaud became the first American on assignment to be killed while covering the war in Ukraine after he was shot by Russian forces in 2022. In the new documentary short "Armed Only With a Camera," Renaud's brother Craig Renaud puts together footage shot over Brent's career in combat zones to tell the story of his life and work. Craig talks about the film, along with producer Juan Arredondo, who was injured in the same attack that killed Brent. "Armed Only With a Camera" is streaming now on HBO Max.
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Alison Shearer is a New York City-based saxophonist and composer. In October, she released her second album,In The Garden. Shearer performs live in our studio with her band, talks about the ideas behind the album and her relationship the saxophone, and her family connection to Civil Rights-era history: her father, John Shearer, was the second black staff photographer to work for Life magazine.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 24, 2025] The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah Flood as Lizzie, a woman who, to better understand her mother's past, embodies her mother to witness how she started a consciousness raising group with other women in her Ohio community. One of those women is Celeste, played by Kristolyn Lloyd, a Radcliffe-educated student who has her own thoughts on what it means to achieve liberation. Wohl, Flood, and Lloyd discuss the show.
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This weekend marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal on October 25, 1825. The canal had a major impact on the economic and maritime power of New York City and State, and opened up global trade to the midwestern United States. Mark Ferrara, professor at SUNY Oneonta and author of the book, The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal, tells us more about the history of the Erie Canal and its legacy in New York.
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While legendary guitarist Stevie Van Zandt isn't playing in the E-Street band with Bruce Springsteen, he heads the nonprofit TeachRock, which offers musical lesson plans to teachers at no cost. "Little Steven" talks about a new milestone the organization just reached and its plans for the future, and discusses the band's portrayal in "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," which hits theaters today.
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The new NYC production of "Ragtime" is an epic portrait of American life in the early 20th century. Joshua Henry stars as Coalhouse Walker Jr., a celebrated pianist. Caissie Levy stars as Mother, a wealthy woman living in New Rochelle. And Brandon Uranowitz stars as Tateh, a poor Jewish immigrant from Latvia who arrives in America with his young daughter. For the first half of this conversation the three leads discuss their roles. Then, director Lear DeBessonet shares her approach to staging this massive and complex production, alongside actor Ben Levi Ross, who plays Younger Brother. "Ragtime" is running at Lincoln Center through January 4.
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In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses the role. "Blue Moon" is in theaters now.
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In the new novel The Unveiling, a Black location scout is searching for the perfect spots to film a project about Shackleton's nightmare expedition. But soon she finds herself in a survival situation of her own. Author Quan Barry discusses the novel.
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Every year, NPR organizes its Student Podcast Challenge, where it invites middle and high school students from around the country to submit a short podcast or reported piece. This year, a few of the finalists happened to be from our listening area. Teachers and students from Edgemont High School in Westchester, William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, NJ, and Mount Olive Middle School in Budd Lake, NJ, talk about their pieces and present a sample.
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David Wojnarowicz was an influential New York artist and AIDS activist who established himself in the East Village scene in the 70s and 80s. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, which curates work from LGBTQ+ artists, has organized a new exhibition around a series Wojnarowicz made inspired by French poet Arthur Rimbaud. Curator Antonio Sergio Bessa details what you can see in the show, "David Wojnarowicz: Arthur Rimbaud in New York," on view through January 18, 2026.
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The artist Robert Rauschenberg — born 100 years ago Tuesday — strove to incorporate the 'real world" into his work through found objects, magazine images, and his own photographic practice. Now, a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York shows his fascination with the city, and how he viewed it. Curator Sean Corcoran discusses the show "Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World."
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Joel Fagliano is the puzzle maker to thank for your obsessive dedication to solving the Mini Crossword. The New York Times Games lead editor joins us to talk about the new book, PUZZLE MANIA!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More. Plus, listeners call in to play some games on the air.
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Emma Stebbins is the sculptor behind one of New York's most famous landmarks: Bethesda Fountain. The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has organized the first museum exhibition dedicated to the work of Stebbins, featuring 14 marble sculptures. Heckscher chief curator Karli Wurzelbacher spent more than five years preparing this presentation, and she tells us more about the life of Stebbins and her reputation during the Gilded Age. "Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History" is on view now through March 2026.
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The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is in theaters October 24.
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The new Apple TV documentary series "Mr. Scorsese" takes an in-depth look at the life and career of Martin Scorsese, featuring conversations with many of his collaborators throughout the years. Director Rebecca Miller discusses the series, which is available to stream now.
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A musical comedy called '44 The Musical' follows the rise of Barack Obama, as narrated by Joe Biden. Writer and director Eli Bauman talks about the show, alongside actor T.J. Wilkins, who plays Obama.
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Despite consistently landing atop "best podcasts" lists from a variety of sources, "Heavyweight" was canceled in 2023 when Spotify cut their podcast division. Earlier this year, the production company Pushkin announced they'd be reprising the show, which launched its new season in September. Host Jonathan Goldstein discusses the new season and plans for the future.
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In a new film from writer and director Kelly Reichardt, actor Josh O'Connor stars as a man planning an art heist at a local museum. But very quickly, everything that can goes wrong, does go wrong. Reichardt and O'Connor discuss "The Mastermind," in theaters now.
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Both Steve Martin and Alison Brown share a love of the banjo. Videos of the two playing together have gone viral online, and Martin's banjo videos during the pandemic were particularly comforting to many. Brown and Martin talk about their new album, Safe Sensible and Sane, and perform live in the studio.
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The new HBO series "Task" follows an FBI task force as they attempt to get to the bottom of a string of violent robberies. Martha Plimpton, who stars in the series as FBI agent Kathleen McGinty, discusses the series ahead of the finale on Sunday October 19.
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October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and to mark the occasion, Aurora Velasquez, Eastern regional director of the Best Friends Animal Society talks about the importance of adopting shelter pets. Plus, listeners call in to shout out what their rescue animals mean to them.
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"Entourage" actor Jeremy Piven has performed in numerous comic roles on TV and in films. He's also been doing stand-up comedy for over a decade. Piven talks about his career ahead of a show at Sony Hall on October 19.
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Award winning cookbook author and former New York Times columnist Dorie Greenspan talks about her latest book, "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes" and answers listener questions about better baking.
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Noelle Lorraine Williams is a New Jersey-based artist, historian and director of the African American History Program and the Black Heritage Trail for the New Jersey State Historical Commission. Williams has dedicated much of her career to preserving New Jersey Black history from the 19th century, reminding residents that Black History in the Garden State began well before the Great Migration. Williams discusses the mission behind her work, as well as an ongoing exhibition she's organized at the Newark Museum of Art, "Stay: The Black Women of 19th‑Century Newark."
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Actor and carpenter Nick Offerman shares tips for woodworking that are kid-friendly and fun for the whole family, from his new book, Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery.
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You'll recognize Luscious Jackson for the music used for jingles and bumpers on All Of It. Now, they are releasing a vinyl re-issue of 1994’s Natural Ingredients plus two extra tracks from the vault. Frontwoman, founder and guitarist Jill Cunniff discusses Luscious Jackson's music, and the re-release.
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Author Lily King has spent years mastering the art of the love triangle in her fiction. In her new novel, Heart the Lover, a woman grapples decades later with the affects of a love triangle from her time in college.
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William H. Seward is an important figure in the history of New York State. Seward was Governor of New York, and served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State during the Civil War. Thomas P. Slaughter is professor emeritus of history at the University of Rochester, and for over 12 years he and his students digitized and archived 25,000 pages of Seward’s papers recently discovered in baskets and trunks. The result of that project in part is a new book about Seward told through the lens of his family life at home in Auburn, New York. Slaughter discusses what he uncovered in The Sewards of New York: A Biography of a Leading American Political Family.
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The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Depicted in a large part through police bodycam footage, the documentary shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. We speak to director Geeta Gandbhir about the film which debuts on Netflix October 17.
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A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and others. Art dealer Mary Boone and the gallery's co-founder Brett Gorvy, who both worked on the exhibition, talk about the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec. 13.
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A new series from the Ear Hustle team called "The Loop," focuses on New York City programs aimed at helping kids caught in the criminal justice system, including a drama club and a unique program at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods join to discuss.
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In the 1950s, the predominantly African-American and Hispanic Manhattan neighborhood once known as San Juan Hill was razed. Lincoln Center was established in its place. Beginning today, the organization will celebrate the neighborhood through the Legacies of San Juan Hill Festival, running to October 29. Composer Etienne Charles discusses his multimedia project, "San Juan Hill: A New York Story," which will be performed on October 23. Plus, Loren Schoenberg, senior scholar of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, explains the history of San Juan Hill.
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The new Broadway play "Punch" is based on the true story of Jacob Dunne, a British man who unintentionally killed a young paramedic named James Hodgkinson after throwing one fatal punch in a bar fight. Actor Will Harrison plays Dunne, who is surprised when one day, the parents of his victim decide to get in touch with him. Harrison talks about the role alongside playwright James Graham, who adapted the play from Dunne's memoir. "Punch" is running through November 2.
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New York Times best-selling cookbook author Gesine Bullock-Prado discusses her latest book of recipes, called My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ Recipes to Savor the Seasons. From a fall-inspired pumpkin tart or a risotto perfect for spring, the book details some of her favorite dishes throughout the year including desserts.
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Radiolab founder Jad Abumrad's latest audio venture is a new twelve-part podcast series that explores the life of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, an innovator of the Afrobeat genre. Abumrad recounts highlights from the more than 200 interviews with Fela's friends, family, and fans, and explains what makes Fela's music so interesting and historically important. "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man" will be available on podcast platforms tomorrow.
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[REBROADCAST from Oct. 3, 2025] Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, discusses the challenges facing Gen X as they begin to prepare to retire, suggests tips for a smooth transition into retirement, and takes listeners' calls.
[REBROADCAST from Sept. 24, 2025] Climate change is reshaping how people live, and where they live. If you're a homeowner, or looking to become one, extreme weather, heat, droughts, and floods are important factors to consider. That's true if you're renting too. New York Times finance reporters Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard share the advice from their guide to owning a home and foreseeing climate risks, and take listeners' questions.
[REBROADCAST from Sept. 22, 2025] If you are a beneficiary to an estate when a loved one dies, or if you’re planning on creating an estate plan, there is a lot to sort through. Katrina Robinson, CEO of Teton Trust joins to share a basic checklist and take listener calls.
[REBROADCAST from Sept. 11, 2025] When you're in a close relationship with someone, navigating income disparities can be tricky. Author and financial educator Farnoosh Torabi joins us to discuss how to start the conversation and figure out what makes sense -- and how to come up with a plan.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.***
Habibi Festival returns this week, featuring musicians from across the Southwest Asia and North Africa region performing at Joe's Pub. Palestinian artist Rasha Nahas previews her second show on Saturday, and plays some music live in the studio.
Artist Claude Monet is most famous for his impressionist paintings of France. But in a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Monet's later paintings of Venice are the star of the show. "Monet and Venice" displays over 100 Monet artworks and other materials. Museum curator Lisa Small explains what makes Monet's paintings of the historic Italian city significant.
Fall is apple season, and to celebrate, science and nature writer Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon Character: Heirlooms, Modern Classics, and Little-Known Wonders, shares his insights into the cultural, agricultural, and culinary world of apple varieties. Plus, listeners call in with their favorites, and recommend nearby orchards for autumnal apple picking excursions.
Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the film "Urchin," which he wrote, directed, and stars in alongside actor Frank Dillane. Dickinson and Dillane discuss the film, which follows a young man living on the streets of London as he is given an unlikely chance at a new future. "Urchin" is in theaters October 10.
For Hispanic Heritage Month we talk with debut novelist Nicky Gonzalez. Her book Mayra, a thriller set in a mysterious house in the Florida everglades, is longlisted for the First Novel Prize from the Center For Fiction.
In the new film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a weekend while her husband is gone, including dealing with their child's mysterious illness and her strange relationship with her therapist. Byrne joins to discuss the movie, which premieres in theaters on October 10.
Over 500 pieces of art were destroyed in a fire that ravaged a Red Hook waterfront building in late September. This weekend, despite the loss, the neighborhood will still host Red Hook Open Studios as scheduled and artists will open up their workspaces to visitors for free. Organizers and artists Deborah Ugoretz and Andrea Stanislav preview the event, and artists and business owners in Red Hook call in to share how they're coping after the fire.
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 10, 2025] Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K.
A new podcast series called "Our Common Nature" follows renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma to as he collaborates with musicians across the US whose compositions deepen our emotional connection to parts of the natural world, including caves, sunrises, mountains. Ana González, WNYC senior producer talks about her work on the series, and about humanity's relationship with nature.
A new exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design looks at 150 years of design history, and how certain designs have shaped motherhood and reproductive health. Curators Alexandra Schwartz and Elizabeth Koehn discuss the intersection between design and motherhood, and listeners share designs or products that they associate most with their experience of motherhood or pregnancy. "Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births" is on view through March 15.
In 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton launched the Instagram account, "Humans of New York," which has over 12.8 million followers today. Fifteen years later, he has interviewed more than ten thousand people around the world. Stanton discusses his new collection of nearly five hundred full-color pages of portraits and stories, titled Dear New York.
Former fashions designer Kristine Frailing started the New York Sewing Center 11 years ago, and there's been enough interest that she is opening a center in Montclair, NJ as well. The center offers courses, bootcamps and workshops to help people develop their sewing skills to design garments of their own, or to upcycle and make alterations to existing clothes. Frailing tells us about her journey and answers listeners calls.
Later this month, British artist Yazmin Lacey is releasing a new album, Teal Dreams, a follow up to her last project, Voice Notes. Ahead of the release, hear a Listening Party with Lacey, including some unreleased tracks, and a preview of her show tonight in Brooklyn at Cafe Erzulie.
The new musical "Mexodus" uses hip-hop to tell the true story of the Underground Railroad that ran south to Mexico instead of north to Canada. Creators and stars Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson discuss the show, which runs through November 1.
This fall, the Montclair Art Museum has organized two exhibitions featuring local New Jersey artists: Tom Nussbaum and Christine Romanell. They each discuss their work in "Tom Nussbaum: But Wait, There’s More!" and "Christine Romanell: Sacred Transition," on view now in Montclair.
The new Broadway play "Art" features three friends debating the value of one insanely expensive painting, and therefore the nature of art in general. Actor Bobby Cannavale, who stars in the play alongside Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden, discusses the show along with director Scott Ellis. "Art" runs through December 21.
This month's Get Lit with All Of It October book club event is the novel King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby. The story follows a man determined to rescue his family from the clutches of a vengeful local gang, no matter the cost. We air parts of Cosby's conversation with guest host Tiffany Hanssen from earlier this year. To borrow your e-copy and get tickets to our October 28th Get Lit event with Cosby and musical guest Yaya Bey, click here.
For the month of October, the Criterion Channel will spotlight spooky films, including selections from the best horror of the 2000s to a collection of John Carpenter movies. Criterion curator Clyde Folley discusses scary movies, plus listeners share their favorite horror films of the 2000s.
A new documentary explores the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records, showcasing racially-diverse artists such as James Brown, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and Grandpa Jones. Director Yemi Oyediran discusses his film, "King of Them All: The Story of King Records."
Fourteen years ago, director and producer Jezza Neumann followed a group of three Americans kids living below the poverty line. Now, more than a decade later, Neumann returns to these subjects to see how poverty has affected their young adulthood. Nuemann talks bout "Born Poor," which premieres on PBS Frontline on October 7.
Puerto Ricans have had tremendous impact on comics industry, but their contributions are often overlooked. A new exhibit at The New York Public Library seeks to change that. "¡Wepa!: Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics" opens on October 4th. Co-curators Paloma Celis Carbajal and Charles Cuykendall Carter join us to preview the exhibit.
Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, discusses the challenges facing Gen X as they begin to prepare to retire, suggests tips for a smooth transition into retirement, and takes listeners' calls.
Director Raoul Peck uses excerpts from George Orwell's diary alongside contemporary and historical footage to find new meaning in the author's work for the modern day. "Orwell: 2+2=5" is released in theaters today.
Director Kim A. Snyder discusses her new documentary called "The Librarians," which explores the role of libraries and the people who run them in today's politically fraught atmosphere. Focusing on librarians in Texas, responding to efforts to ban books about race and the LGBTQIA+ experience, the film illuminates a key angle in the conflict over access to information and art, and library patrons' so-called 'freedom to read.' Plus, New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson, who is featured in the film, shares her experiences and insights.
The novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and is a Kirkus Prize finalist. Author Kiran Desai discusses the novel, which tells the story of one couple throughout their lives in India and New York City.
In response to J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy, Georgiann Davis shares the story of how she went from a seventh-grade dropout to a celebrated professor of sociology. The University of New Mexico professor and author of Contesting Intersex: The Dubious Diagnosis joins us to discuss her new memoir, Five Star White Trash: A Memoir of Fraud and Family.
The Hudson Jazz Festival is taking place this weekend in Hudson from October 3-5. Vibraphonist Joel Ross is performing at Hudson Hall Mainstage on October 5, and Ross brings his vibes in to perform live, preview the festival, and discuss his most recent album, nublues, from 2024.
Gluten-free baked goods have a reputation of not being as good as a recipe that includes gluten. But after she was diagnosed with gluten intolerance, baker Aran Goyoaga has dedicated herself to elevating gluten-alternative baking. The result of her research and recipe testing is a new book, The Art of Gluten-Free Bread. Goyoaga discusses her story and listeners share their questions about gluten-free baking.
It's International Coffee Day, and to help celebrate, we'll run down some of the best places in the area to enjoy a cuppa joe, with Eater's lead Northeast editor, Melissa McCart.
In The Comic Book History of the Cocktail, Daily Beast columnist and award-winning author David Wondrich teams up with comics artist Dean Kotz to trace the evolution of the cocktail. Wondrich shares some of the techniques, recipes, and spirited approaches from the book.
In a new podcast, weight-based discrimination expert Virgie Tovar explores some of the troubling parts of the rise of drugs known as GLP-1s, and what it means for the movement towards body acceptance. Tovar joins us to discuss medical fatphobia, diet culture, the rapid adoption of weight loss drugs, and other topics covered on her podcast, 'GLP-1 Truth Serum.'
It's been 25 years since Coldplay released their debut album Parachutes, launching what would become one of the best-selling bands of the 21st century. Debs Wild was a scout for Universal Records in the late 90s and discover the fledgling band led by Chris Martin. She's also the co-author of the book, Life In Technicolor: A Celebration of Coldplay. She reflects on the band's debut album as part of our series Silver Liner Notes.
Rates of divorce in America are low, and have actually fallen nearly 50% since the 1980's. However, in one group the rates are rising. People over 50 are leaving their marriages in much higher numbers. We speak to relationship researchers Dana Weiser from Texas Tech University and Rosie Shrout at University of British Columbia about this phenomenon termed "the grey divorce" and take listener calls.
The new novel The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore tells the story of a woman who is contemplating making a trip to her home country of Colombia to discover more about where she came from, while being spoken to by the spirits of her deceased ancestors. Author Anika Fajardo discusses her debut novel for adults as part of our celebration of debut novelists for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Ramen is a staple quick and easy meal. The simple packet of noodles and seasoning can provide a great meal, but there are also ways to zhush up instant ramen. Peter J. Kim, founding director of Museum of Food and Drink and ramen enthusiast, has written a new cookbook, Instant Ramen Kitchen: 40+ Delicious Recipes That Go Beyond the Packet. Kim shares his favorite ways to make ramen at homer, and listener share their ramen hacks.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 10, 2025] Jonathan Adler's 30 year career is being celebrated at the Museum of Art & Design in a show titled "The Mad, MAD World of Jonathan Adler," which looks at his ceramic work over the past 30 years.
Paul Hollywood, chef and host of "The Great British Bake Off" shares tips on celebrating virtually any occasion from his new cookbook Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round.
The New York Film Festival kicked off this weekend with a number of world premieres. Vulture film critic Fran Hoepfner talks about the festival so far, and previews some upcoming screenings, including Bradley Cooper's latest directorial work, a chaotic tale of parental exhaustion starring Rose Byrne and two documentaries about the situation in Gaza.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon. The novel follows two Jewish cousins who create a popular comic book hero in the midst of World War II. Chabon joined us for a special Get Lit with All Of It book club event to discuss the novel 25 years later.
Silvana Estrada was just nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Singer-Songwriter Song, for "Como un Pájaro," which will appear on her upcoming album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, out October 17. She performs live at WNYC's studio, and previews the album, as well as her upcoming National Sawdust show on Sunday.
On Sunday, WQXR’s Elliott Forrest will host Grammy-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin in The Greene Space for a conversation about the history of movie music, covering composers like John Williams, Rachel Portman, and Terence Blanchard. Forrest previews the event and takes listeners' calls about their favorite movie scores and composers.
Photographer Pamela Hanson has captured some of the world's most unique and iconic figures in fashion. Hanson recently released a new photography book, The '90s, featuring the pictures she took for clients, fashion magazines, and supermodels from that time period. Hanson reflects on the fashion and culture of the 1990s and listeners share their favorite '90s fashion item.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was released in US theaters on September 26, 1975. Adapted from a stage show which premiered in 1973, the story of the film's production is told in a new documentary directed by Linus O'Brien, son of "Rocky Horror" creator Richard O'Brien. Linus talks about "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror," which premieres in theaters today. Plus, listeners talk about their favorite Rocky Horror memories, and what the story in its many forms means to them.
In the new series "Alien: Earth," Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a fully artificial humanoid robot who is tasked with caring after a group of a new creation, robots that have been downloaded with human consciousness. That task gets a lot more complicated when a spaceship full of aliens crash lands on Earth. Olyphant discusses the series, which is available to stream now on Hulu.
As summer days shorten and autumn chills start to creep in, how should we be re-tuning our green thumbs for the seasonal changes? Plant Doctor Christopher Satch returns to the show to hear about your favorite houseplants and answer any questions about Fall plantcare.
In the 1980's federal agents got a tip about large shipments of heroin coming in through Chinatown. What they didn't know was the ring consisted of women recruited from local mahjong clubs. The host of the new podcast "The Chinatown Sting," Lidia Jean Kott, discusses the little known case that led to the top rungs of organized crime.
The NYC Yarn Crawl is this weekend -- an annual fall extravaganza in which fiber craft lovers off all kinds visit knitting stores across Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are events! Discounts! Scavenger hunts! And the opportunity to "touch, squeeze and sniff all the latest yarns," all while in community with fellow knitters. Kiana Malekzadeh, owner of West Village Knit and Needle, one of the stores on the Crawl previews the event.
The series "Climate Town" began when comedian Rollie Williams decided to go back to school for a master's degree in climate science and policy. It's since grown into a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and a podcast, The Climate Deniers Playbook, in which co-hosts Williams and Nicole Conlan sift through climate misinformation. Williams and Conlan share their insights on using comedy to communicate complex and often unsettling truths about climate change.
Climate change is reshaping how people live, and where they live. If you're a homeowner, or looking to become one, extreme weather, heat, droughts, and floods are important factors to consider. That's true if you're renting too. New York Times finance reporters Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard share the advice from their guide to owning a home and foreseeing climate risks, and take listeners' questions.
Today marks the opening of the Whitney's major exhibition this fall, "Sixties Surreal." The exhibition displays the work of over 100 American artists made during the years 1958-1972, and makes the case that early 20th century Surrealism inspired a new kind of surrealist influence during a turbulent era of American history. Whitney curators Dan Nadel and Laura Phipps talk about the exhibition, on view through January 19.
SoHa, NoBat, NoCal, BoHo, GoCaGa. In NYC, the lines that deliniate one neighborhood from another can be blurry, and it gets even more confusing when 'neighborhood re-brandings' occur. So, why do neighborhoods get re-named or subdivided, and how do these changes relate to things like gentrification, politics and the real estate industry? Greg Young, co-host of The Bowery Boys podcast talks about the history and impact of neighborhood re-brandings. Plus, listeners call in to talk about what it means to them to belong to a neighborhood of a certain name.
In the new novel Archive of Unknown Universes, author Ruben Reyes Jr. allows his characters to literally explore alternate versions of history: one version where the Salvadoran war ends in a peace treaty, and another where the government wins. Reyes Jr discuses the novel, his debut.
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik and Vulture senior editor Jesse David Fox share their thoughts and reporting about the Trump administration's efforts to tamp down critique from late night comedy talkshow hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
Comedian Lou Wall discusses their internet age stand-up act, called 'Breaking The Fifth Wall,' which The Guardian called 'silly and profound.'
The new play "The Other Americans" was written by John Leguizamo, and stars Leguizamo as a laundromat owner in Queens who is grappling with secrets and trying to keep his business afloat. Things come to a head when his son, Nick, played by Trey Santiago-Hudson, returns from a stay at a mental health facility. Leguizamo and Santiago-Hudson discuss the play, which is running at the Public Theater through October 19.
Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness. It follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. The novel is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize.
Fall is here, and in addition to pumpkin spice everything, there's a new crop of TV and streaming shows premiering. From hit drama series like 'The Diplomat' and 'Slow Horses' to newcomers like 'The Lowdown' and 'Task', and forthcoming comedies from Tim Robinson and Rachel Sennott, Vulture critic Kathryn Van Arendonk shares her picks of what to watch this season.
A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2020] Before her passing last week, Art collector Agnes Gund was well known for her philanthropic work, selling prized art pieces to contribute to significant social justice funds. A documentary,“Aggie,” from Emmy-nominated director Catherine Gund, her daughter, puts the spotlight on her activism. The two of them join us to discuss the film.
More publications are beginning to rethink how they approach cultural criticism, and some have eliminated those positions altogether. But what do we lose when there are fewer cultural criticisms? Charlotte Klein, a features writer and media columnist for New York Magazine, discusses her recent piece "Do Media Organizations Even Want Cultural Criticism?" Plus, listeners call in to share what value, if any, cultural criticism has brought to their lives.
“Speak,” new documentary, takes a look inside the world of competitive high school public speaking. Co-directors Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman plus two of the film’s subjects, Esther Oyetunji and Mfaz Mohamed Ali join to discuss.
The new FX series "The Lowdown" stars Ethan Hawke as an amateur sleuth who becomes obsessed with getting to the bottom of a mysterious death in Tulsa. The show's creator, writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo joins to discuss the series, which premieres September 23.
If you are a beneficiary to an estate when a loved one dies, or if you’re planning on creating an estate plan, there is a lot to sort through. Katrina Robinson, CEO of Teton Trust joins to share a basic checklist and take listener calls.
Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story.
- [00:00] Baldwin's early life and work
- [26:26] Baldwin's career and life in Paris
- [51:46] Baldwin's later life and civil rights work
After losing nearly $100,000 to a serial fraudster, former 'Shark Tank' and 'American Ninja Warrior' producer Johnathan Walton decided to pivot to making an investigative podcast, "Queen of the Con." He uncovered dozens of other alleged victims. Now, he has published his first book, Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters and Thieves.
Thursday marks the opening of a new survey at El Museo Del Barrio of artist Coco Fusco. The Cuban-American artist was born in New York, the daughter of a Cuban exile, and has used video, performance, installation, photography, and writing to speak out with her art. Fusco discusses the landmark exhibition, "Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island," on view through January 11.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] When comedian Phil Hanley hit the first grade, he started to realize that while his classmates were learning to read, he couldn't seem to make any progress. That was the start of a lifelong journey with dyslexia, which caused Hanley to struggle in school, only to find success as a male model and now as a comedian. Hanley discusses his memoir Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith.
Actor Eugene Levy has been pushing himself out of his comfort zone for his documentary travel series, "The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy." For Season 3, Levy tackles his bucket list, from celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico to playing cricket in India. Levy joins to discuss the new season of the show, which premieres on September 19 on Apple TV Plus.
100 years ago this year, celebrated director Robert Altman was born. To celebrate his legacy and influence on film, the Criterion Channel has launched a new September series, Directed by Robert Altman. The series includes films like "The Player," "The Long Goodbye," and "MASH." Sean Fennessey, co-host of "The Big Picture" and curator of the Criterion series, joins to discuss. Plus, callers share their favorite Robert Altman movies.
Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. On today's installment, we learn about his literary legacy, his activism, and his final years.
Grammy-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan has just released a new album, Better Broken, the artist's first in 11 years. McLachlan joins for a Listening Party, and reflects on her career, which includes being the founder of Lilith Fair.
The new documentary "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" tells the story of the creation of Lilith Fair, an all-female musical festival started by Sarah McLachlan. Director Ally Pankiw discusses the film, which premieres on Hulu and Hulu on Disney + on September 21.
A new documentary tells the story of an early Civil Rights Movement involving radical Black students, leftist white suburbanites, and a carousel. Emmy-award winning director Ilana Trachtman joins us to discuss her film, "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round" which opens at IFC Center this Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. On today's installment, we learn about Baldwin's time in Paris and his relationship with Lucien Happersberger.
Fact Check for the tribute to the late Robert Redford: "Barefoot In The Park" was actually released in 1967.
The Max medical drama "The Pitt" has follows Dr. Robby Robinavitch and his hardworking staff working in a Pittsburgh emergency room.Over the weekend, the series took home some significant Emmy awards. Star and executive producer of "The Pitt," Noah Wyle, joins us to discuss playing Dr. Robby, and returning to a medical drama years after starring in "E.R."
Actor and playwright Eisa Davis discusses her new production, "The Essentialisn’t," which explores race, performance, constraint and liberation.
The new musical "Saturday Church" follows a young man named Ulysses, a New York City kid who finds himself torn between family, faith, and identity when he becomes a part of Saturday Church, a group for LGBTQ+ kids. Director Whitney White, Tony-winning actor J. Harrison Ghee, and actor Bryson Battle discuss the show, which is running at the New York Theater Workshop through October 19.
Forty years ago, Spinal Tap first dialed it up to 11 in a genre-defining mockumentary. A lot has happened since then, but the band is back together for one show only. Director Rob Reiner joins us to discuss "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues."
Our latest installment of Full Bio focuses on the life of writer James Baldwin, a literary master and essential figure of the Civil Rights movement. Nicholas Boggs discusses his new biography, Baldwin: A Love Story. In today's installment, we learn about Baldwin's early life and relationship with his family.
Community Supported Agriculture, or a CSA, is a unique way to up your produce game at home. You can buy a direct share of a local farm's production, and receive fresh fruit and vegetables weekly. You might have a friend or family member in the city who has their own CSA, but maybe you're not sure how to go about finding your own. In the latest installment of our What the Hack life hack series, Angelina Montez, editor of Hunter College's NYC Food Policy Center, provides a CSA explainer and listeners shout out their local CSA.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Actor Michael Urie is up for an Emmy Award for his role on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" which has also been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. He joins to discuss playing Brian, the best friend of Jason Segal's character, Jimmy, whose friendship has survived coming out, a death and estrangement.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2025] In the Emmy nominated series "Dying for Sex," a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer decides to end her marriage to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The series stars Michelle Williams as Molly and Emmy nominated actor Jenny Slate as her friend Nikki. The show is based on a podcast of the same name by Nikki Boyer. Slate and the series co-creator, writer, and executive producer Kim Rosenstock discuss the series, which is streaming now on FX on Hulu.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] Actor Jeff Hiller is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance as Joel on the HBO show “Somebody Somewhere.” The star discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry earned an Emmy nod for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, for his role in “Dope Thief.” The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences. "Dope Thief" is now streaming on Apple TV+.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] The last season of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus" was set in Thailand, and follows a group of privileged vacationers at a wellness resort and spa. One of those guests, Timothy Ratliffe, seems to be facing a serious impending legal issue. Actor Jason Isaacs, who received an Emmy nomination for his role as Timothy on the show, joins us to discuss Season Three, and the mysteries of his character.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2025] The Hulu series “Paradise,” which is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president’s murder. Two-time Emmy nominated actor Julianne Nicholson plays the world’s wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show.
A new cookbook acts as a guide to drinking (and eating) like a Korean! There are recipes for cocktails, bomb shots, drinking food, hangover cures, and simple snacks like salty and sweet Honey-Butter Bar Nuts. Author and journalist Irene Yoo joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Soju Party.
Irene Yoo has an event with New York Times food columnist Eric Kim and Brooklyn-based writer and artist Carolyn Yoo at Books Are Magic tonight.*
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.***
When you're in a close relationship with someone, navigating income disparities can be tricky. Author and financial educator Farnoosh Torabi joins us to discuss how to start the conversation and figure out what makes sense -- and how to come up with a plan.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.***
The new memoir Destroy This House tells the story of author Amanda Uhle's experience growing up with a mother with a hoarding disorder and an unstable father. Uhle joins to discuss, and listeners share their own experience with hoarding.
Amanda Uhle is speaking September 12 with Books Are Magic.*
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.***
Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas has a new solo album out, titled All Night Days. It's his first since 2019 and was made amidst a move out of Thomas's longtime record label, as well as a separate Matchbox Twenty release. He joins us for a Listening Party.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.***
The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which is in theaters now.
Grammy-winning musician and singer Wyclef Jean discusses his four day run of shows at the Blue Note, from Thursday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 14.
A professor has created three artworks at Hunter college station at 68th street that are now a part of the MTA art collection. The murals are called "Liminal Location" and "Tempestuous Terrain." Lisa Corinne Davis joins us to tell us about her practice and her new show at Miles McEnery Gallery called Syllogism.
Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K."Steve" is in select theaters on Sept. 19 and on Netflix Oct. 3.
Photographer Edward Burtynsky discusses his new show The Great Acceleration at the International Center of Photography, the first major exhibition of the world renowned photographer in New York City in over two decades. The show, which explores industry, property development and other environmental factors at the intersection of nature and civilization, is on view until Sunday, Sept. 28.
The beloved Jewish restaurant Russ & Daughters has been open for more than a century. Now, a new cookbook from the fourth generation co-owners celebrates that legacy. Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper discuss the cookbook Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizingand take calls from listeners about their favorite Russ & Daughters memories.
Federman and Tupper will discuss the book at an event with the James Beard Foundation on Sunday, Sept. 14 and the first ever Russ & Daughters Day celebration will happen on Saturday, Sept. 20.*
In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” now playing in theaters.
Zosia Mamet is most known for her role as Shoshanna in the hit HBO series, "Girls." Mamet is now reflecting on her years growing up in Hollywood with her new book of essays, Does This Make Me Funny?. The book touches on Mamet's experience trying to make it as a struggling actor even while being from a well-connected family, and honest stories about her mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She discusses the book and her writing process.
Our September pick for Get Lit with All Of It is Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which, in addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary, is being turned into an opera! We'll have Chabon and the opera's librettist Gene Scheer at our NYPL event on Sept. 24, as well as performers from the production. For a preview of the event, we're joined by the opera's composer, Mason Bates.
The Opera Next Door began in 2020 as jam sessions with musician friends when they could only gather outdoors. In 2021 they produced their first opera, Mozart's Così fan tutte. Many stoop concerts have followed and this month they'll stage Don G, an adaptation of Don Giovanni, on a stoop in Bed Stuy (on Sept. 13) and at Shapeshifter Lab in Park Slope (Sept. 17). Co-founders Sasha Gutiérrez and Zack O'Farrill join us to talk about the project.
What do you get when a group of mean mom's at a private school in NYC encounter a new mom who has secrets? Is she dating the principal? How much money does she have? And why do bad things happen whenever she is around? Mean Moms was described as "Emma Rosenblum examines the relationship between money and morals while satirizing an affluent social set."
Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed in 2020. Now, he chronicles the history of his family's business, and his own experience there, in the new memoirThey All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store. Pressman discusses the book, and listeners share their memories of Barneys.
This year, Wave Hill in Riverdale is commemorating its 60th anniversary. Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Director of Arts and Chief Curator, reflects on the anniversary, guides us through the history of the horticultural space, and previews Celebrate! Arts in the Garden: Wave Hill at 60 happening later this month on Sept. 20-21.
The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American soldier who has returned from the Middle East. Director Bing Liu and actor Fred Hechinger join to discuss the film, which is in theaters Friday.
Ahead of Grandparent's Day, we ask you to share stories about a grandparent, specifically your grandparent's New York story. That could mean an immigration story, or the story of how they started a business, or a story about their life in New York. Von Diaz, author and StoryCorps senior producer, discusses some of her favorite StoryCorps stories about grandparents, and gives tips on how to hear and record stories from loved ones.
A narrative podcast uses humor to explore reasons why so many people have personal debt while reflecting on how we talk about those struggling with their finances. 'Debt Heads' podcast co-hosts Jamie Feldman and Rachel Webster join us to discuss the show's origins, their findings, and take listeners' calls about their experiences with debt.
New York City’s fountains are historical landmarks and works of art. Fabulous Fountains of New York looks a the architecture, the stories and the cultural significance around these fountains. Author Stephanie Azzarone & photographer Robert Rodriguez join us to share their favorite stories. Plus, listeners share their favorite fountains in the area.
A new book from Jonathan Mahler posits that the years from 1986 to 1990 were some of the most important, and tumultuous, in New York City history. Mahler discusses the book, The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990.
A new documentary celebrates the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex through archival footage and reinterpretations from musicians like U2, Lucinda Williams, and Father John Misty. Director Ethan Silverman and producer and longtime rock manager Bill Curbishley join us to discuss and take listeners' calls. "Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex" will be available to stream this Friday.
WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould talks about some of the issues facing schools this year, including the cell phone ban, AI in the classroom and other 'first day of school' topics.
Artist Joyce McDonald was born in 1951 and raised in Brooklyn's Farragut Houses. But she didn't start pursuing art until the 1990s, after being introduced to sculpture in an art therapy program while recovering from drug addiction. McDonald, who was also diagnosed with HIV in 1985, found that art gave her a way to express herself, and honed her craft with Visual AIDS, which supports artists living with HIV. Her ceramic pieces and archival materials are the subject of a new exhibit at the Bronx Museum, 'Ministry: Reverend Joyce McDonald,' on view through January 11. McDonald discusses her life and art, and why she decided to become a minister at the Church of the Open Door.
Zoe Dubno's debut novel Happiness & Love evolves over one evening in downtown NY, as the protagonist in town for a funeral. She accepts an invitation to a dinner party and spends it eviscerating the 'beautiful people' who she once looked up to. One reviewer called it "a savage, whip-smart, and genuinely hilarious takedown of New York's culture production ecosystem."
Labor Day marked the deadline to complete the 2025 All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Producer Jordan Lauf wraps up the Challenge, shares what readers enjoyed most this year, and shares some of your comments. Plus, calls from listeners who share the best book they read this summer.
Yesterday marked the quarterfinals of men and women's singles play at the US Open. Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Media. discuses how the Grand Slam has gone so far, and look ahead to the semi-finals,
Actor André Holland and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney previously worked together on the Oscar-winning film "Moonlight." Now, they've reunited for a revival of McCraney's 2005 play "The Brothers Size" about two brothers in the Deep South grappling with the aftermath of incarceration. Holland and McCraney join to discuss the play, which is running at The Shed through September 28th.
Jeremy Zucker's latest album Garden State takes New Jersey on the road. The NJ-born musician joins us in studio to play songs from his new LP, which finds him revisiting places and memories from his home state. He'll be playing at Brooklyn Steel on October 3.
A new comedy film follows the chaos that ensues between two lifelong friends after one sleeps with the other's wife. Director Michael Angelo Covino and his co-star and co-writer Kyle Marvin, who play husbands whose marriages are both on the rocks, join us to discuss the film "Splitsville" which is playing in theaters now.
A new thriller follows Lottie Jones, a retired serial killer, thought she left her life of crime behind but is forced to revisit her actions after details of her past resurface. Novelist Samantha Downing joins us to discuss her latest book, titled Too Old for This.
It can feel intimidating to host a dinner party, but cookbook author Dan Pelosi has a new guide to help you create a stress-free evening. His new cookbook is titled Let's Party: Recipes for Celebrating Every Day, and it includes complete menus for dinner parties of every kind. Plus, some great tips for decoration, prepping in advance, and more. Pelosi joins to discuss, and take calls from listeners. Pelosi will be speaking Tuesday night with Books Are Magic at St. Ann's in Brooklyn, at 7 pm.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 7, 2025] The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, 'Andor,' tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy, it stars Stellan Skarsgard as the duplicitous rebel leader. Both Gilroy and Skarsgard join to discuss the show.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 21, 2025] We speak to Nicholas Quah, critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The story follows a 13 year old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate and is told from different perspectives, including the cops, the family, the friends and mental health professionals. Each of the 4 episodes is shot in one take, giving it the feel of a play.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" dropped its Season 3 this past spring. The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the dating world and find love. The show's creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden discuss their approach to the series, and to autism representation. "Love on the Spectrum" is streaming now on Netflix.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 24, 2025] The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman, who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower, who plays Helly, to discuss the new season.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, and August 7, 2025] "ta-da!" is a new off-Broadway production, featuring collection of stories and jokes presented in 80 minutes with 2,000 power point slides presented. Hear about it from performer Josh Sharp, who leads the show, and director Sam Pinkleton of "Oh, Mary!" Plus, Morgan Bassichis discusses working with Pinkleton on their show 'Can I Be Frank?,' about the life and work of gay comedian Frank Maya, who was one of the first openly gay comedians on network television before he died in 1995.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the Chilean Civil War.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 4, 2025] Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel, which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best friend" as a lens to interrogate racism, incarceration and masculinity. Betts will share some excerpts from the collection.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Death comes for everyone. Registered Nurse and End of Life specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better. Her book, The Good Death, offers guidance for how caregivers can help their loved ones. It also offers practical advice on how to have a 'good death' so that everyone can be involved.
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the natural disaster the devastated the city of New Orleans. To mark the anniversary, we are joined by Alisa Payne, producer and showrunner of the new Netflix docuseries "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water," which spotlights the stories of survivors. Plus, callers share their thoughts and memories of that time.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 5, 2025] The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in our studio.
Legendary pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri died this month at his home in Hackensack. He was 88. Palmieri was celebrated for his innovations in jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as using his music to speak out against injustice. Ed Morales is an author and journalist who recently wrote the article, "Eddie Palmieri’s 13 Essential Songs and Albums," in The New York Times. Morales takes us on a journey through Palmieri's music and listeners share their favorite songs.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] Writer and director David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent years. The film follows a grieving businessman named Karsh who invents a way to connect with the dead. Cronenberg discusses, alongside actor Diane Kruger, who stars in the film. "The Shrouds" is now streaming on the Criterion Channel.
A new middle grade novel follows a 12-year-old Simi Singh's pursuit of a new place to call home and safety in the United States after leaving behind a life in Northern India. Author Ruchira Gupta, professor at New York University and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide, joins us to discuss her new book, titled The Freedom Seeker.
A new film three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love, loss, career and friendship as their neighborhoods change right in front of them. Director Rachel Holder joins us to discuss "Love, Brooklyn," a cinematic tribute to the beloved New York City borough alongside actor Nicole Beharie who stars in the film.
You know Christian McBride as the voice of NPR's Jazz Night in America, on top of his Grammy-award winning work as a bassist, composer, and bandleader. McBride returns to the show for a Listening Party of his latest project, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1, which finds Christian with his Big Band performing alongside featured artists like Samara Joy, Cécile McLorlin Salvant, and even Sting reunited with his Police bandmate Andy Summers. The album is out on August 29. You can also catch McBride performing at The Blue Note September 2-7.
Brooke Baldwin had the career of her dreams. She'd been a CNN anchor for more than a decade and one day she was let go. Her TED TALK and substack titled "UNRAVELING" talks about how to handle a shift in your life, and how sometimes you have to unravel what exists. She tells her story and takes listeners calls.
Peter Mendelsund is an author, graphic designer, artist, and the creative director of The Atlantic. And this year he has two new books out about human emotion. Exhibitionist: 1 Journal, 1 Depression, 100 Paintings is personal memoir, diary, and showcase of the art he created during a serious bout of depression in 2020. And his new novel Weepers is about a group of professional mourners living in a world gone numb. Mendelsund joins to discuss both books.
Musician and vocalist UMI returns to the show, this time for a Listening Party of her new album, people stories, which features songs about people in her life, from friends, fans, and her own self-reflection. She recorded a majority of the album in her home studio, and UMI reflects on her creative process and her recent album release show in Brooklyn.
Cookbook author Yasmin Khan discusses her latest cookbook, Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes, which features vegetarian dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean, and South Asia.
Comedian Jeff Ross discusses his new one-man show, "Take a Banana For the Ride." It is running now on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater through September 28.
Audiences at the latest production of the Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer have been treated to a Delacorte Theater with an 85 million dollar makeover. The renovations mark the end of an era of the original Delacorte Theater, graced by both famous actors and raccoons over the years. Greg Young, co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, discusses the history of the Delacorte Theater, and how the Free Shakespeare in the Park program first began with an unlikely friendship between founder Joe Papp and New York power broker Robert Moses. Plus, listeners share their memories of seeing shows at the old Delacorte.
The US Open is underway in Queens! Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Magazine, previews the most exciting matchups of the Grand Slam, shares who she thinks might win, and talk about what it will take to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Born to Run, one of the seminal albums from Bruce Springsteen. Peter Ames Carlin discusses the album and his new book, Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run.
Singer, songwriter, and actor Moses Sumney discusses making his theatrical stage debut in "Twelfth Night" as part of Shakespeare in the Park. Sumney plays Feste, a jester who becomes involved in a mean-spirited prank. "Twelfth Night" is running at the Delacorte Theater through September 13.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 21, 2025] Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oraclesis a celebration of joy and positivity in the face of adversity. June performs live in WNYC's studio five.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 3, 2025] A historical novel follows Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C who moves to Harlem to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an editor. However, a secret affair with her boss puts her dreams at risk. Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses Harlem Rhapsody.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2025] In a comedic drama film, stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo plays a man who finds himself in an unlikely friendship with a young woman searching for her estranged father on Facebook. The two of them just happen to have the same name: Bob Trevino. Leguizamo and writer-director Tracie Laymon, who partly based the film on her own experience, joins us to discuss "Bob Trevino Likes It" which is now streaming on Hulu.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2025] A Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, discusses the series, and what went into adapting a Judy Blume novel for the screen.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2025] Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other stage musicals and plays. So he made the choice to bring the fashion from the beloved musical "Wicked" from stage to screen. He's nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design, and joined us fresh off his BAFTA win. This conversation is part of our annual Big Picture series, where we speak with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 17, 2025] The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of America's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the film, which is streaming on HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his new album, JIMMY.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star who finds himself caught in an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman in 1980s New York.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career. And, hear a little bit from Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 20, 2025] Powerhouse country and Americana duo The War and Treaty join us live in the studio to perform songs from their brand new album, Plus One.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] As The Dogist, photographer Elias Weiss Friedman has won over millions of fans with his photos of dogs in New York and around the world. In a new book, titled This Dog Will Change Your Life, he shares stories about some of the dogs he's met, both as The Dogist and in his private life, and how those interactions have shaped him.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2025] The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf, follows both the public and private life of Ruebens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 22, 2025] Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, "Fun & Slutty." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools or stigmatize sexual freedoms. Van Ness discusses their special, streaming on Veeps.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 16, 2024] At this year's Grammy's, tabla player Zakir Hussain took home three Grammy awards, the first musician from India to win that many in one year. He reflects on his career, and his efforts to preserve and spread Indian classical music across genres and around the world.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 13, 2025] Suzy Hopkins was taken by complete surprise when her husband of 30 years decided to leave her and begin a relationship with an old flame from high school. So, she decided to write a book about her experience, What to Do When You Get Dumped: A Guide to Unbreaking Your Heart. The book features illustrations from her daughter, New Yorker cartoonist Hallie Bateman. They join us to discuss the book, and take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 27. 2025] Relationships can create the need for difficult conversations about the different ways that two (or more) partners are aligned (or not). Dr. Orna Guralnik, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst and subject of the reality show "Couples Therapy," discusses communicating across perspectives, the value of couples therapy, and the show's return with nine new episodes, now available to stream.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 2, 2025] This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to compete and perform. But this year, in honor of the anniversary, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened applications up to schools around the world, and bands from Australia, Japan, and Spain were selected to participate. To help preview the festival, students from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music big band, selected this year, perform live.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2025] Bobbito Garcia is an influential New York DJ, author, filmmaker, radio host, and park hooper. He grew up in the city obsessed with the game of basketball, especially the unique culture of New York City outdoor pickup. He discusses his new memoir, Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!: A Memoir of Sports, Style, and Soul, and listeners share stories about their time spent playing pickup ball in New York.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 23, 2025] Bill Sherman wears many hats, including as the music director of "Sesame Street," orchestrating and arranging Broadway productions like "& Juliet," and "In The Heights," and also co-executive producer behind one of the latest projects from PBS Kids, "Donkey Hodie," a puppet music video series for preschoolers. Sherman discuss his career in music, and previews the second season of "Donkey Hodie," streaming this summer on PBS Kids and YouTube.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2025] Harpist Brandee Younger returns to the show to perform live and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions and Younger's playing with Alice Coltrane's restored harp.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2025] "The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, and takes calls from our listeners who have questions about the series.
This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin.
Part 1: Prideaux discusses Gauguin's childhood in Peru, and explains why she wanted to write a book about an artist who has been controversial among contemporary art fans.
Part 2: Prideaux discusses the beginnings of Gauguin's artistic career, and his meaningful but tumultuous friendship with Vincent Van Gogh.
Part 3: Prideaux discusses how moving to Tahiti influenced Paul Gauguin's life and art.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2024] We air highlights of the performance half of our September Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Erik Larson. Songwriter and author David Berkeley and songwriter and producer Ben Parker make up the band Sons of Town Hall. The 19th-century inspired duo perform timeless folk music under the aliases George Ulysses Brown and Josiah Chester Jones.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2024] We air highlights from our October Get Lit with All Of It book club event with best-selling author and historian Erik Larson. He discusses his latest history of the Civil War, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 4, 2025] Indie rock back The Ophelias perform live from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. They recently released the album Spring Grove. Lead singer and guitarist Spencer Peppet talks about the group and its music.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 4, 2025] We air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We read Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett, a novel about a New York City asylum lawyer grappling with the events that led him to become estranged from his mother.
Spike Lee discusses his new film, "Highest 2 Lowest," which stars Denzel Washington as a high-powered New York City music executive who finds himself caught in a ransom plot. "Highest 2 Lowest" is in theaters August 15.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, widely considered by many to be one of the greatest American novels ever written. A.O. Scott, critic at large for the New York Times book review, discusses how and why The Great Gatsby became a staple of the American literary canon. Listeners also share their thoughts on The Great Gatsby.
A new psychological drama starring Nnamdi Asomugha and Aja Naomi King follows a Black family whose lives are upended when an intruder breaks into their home, sparking a tense investigation. Asomugha, who also produced, directed, and co-wrote the film, will talk about it alongside co-writer Mark Duplass. “The Knife” opens in theaters Friday, Aug. 15.
The new play from playwright Bubba Weiler is about a grieving woman. Maggie, played by Quincy Tyler Bernstine, has lost her husband Marv. Marv, played by Michael Chernus, was a great, if not always perfect, husband. But as mourners, family and strangers start to come to Maggie's home, she begins to wonder if she ever really knew her husband at all. Weiler, Bernstine, and Chernus discuss "Well, I'll Let You Go," which is running at the Space at Irondale through September 12.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, the controversial novel about a man's relationship with a 12-year-old girl. Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr! discusses the complex literary legacy of Lolita, and listeners share their thoughts.
Writer Aisha Muharrar got her start in television. She wrote for "Parks and Recreation," "The Good Place," and most recently on "Hacks." Now she's turned to book writing, with her debut novel, Loved One. The book tells the story of Julia and her complicated relationship with Gabe, Julia's first crush turned best friend. When Gabe suddenly dies, Julia makes it her mission to gather all of his possessions. Aisha discusses the book, her idea for the story, and her childhood in Bay Shore on Long Island.
This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. In this final installment, Prideaux discusses how moving to Tahiti influenced Paul Gauguin's life and art.
New York City–based vocalist and musician Mireya Ramos returns with her third solo album, Guerrera, following more than 15 years of touring the globe with her Latin Grammy–winning band, Flor de Toloache. Released this summer, the album features collaborations with acclaimed artists, including guitarist Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas, producer Mr. Sonic, and vibraphonist/percussionist Felipe Fournier among others. Mireya shares the inspirations behind the project and performs live with her band. Ramos is performing several local shows in the coming days.
Actor and former NY gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon discusses her roles in the most recent seasons of "The Gilded Age," and Sex and the City reboot, "And Just Like That," plus some local politics.
This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. In today's installment, Prideaux discusses the beginnings of Gauguin's artistic career, and his meaningful but tumultuous friendship with Vincent Van Gogh.
As part of Classics Week, Professor of Literary Studies at Goucher College and co-curator Juliette Wells talks about "A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250", the new exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum celebrating the beloved author's life and legacy. The show brings together rare manuscripts, personal letters, and objects from Austen's home in Chawton, England, along with items from collections around the world. Wells reflects on Austen's enduring cultural influence and why her novels continue to resonate with readers today. The exhibit is on view through September 14.
Two months after the implementation of NYC's FARE Act, which regulates the fees and practices of rental brokers and agents in the city, how has the apartment hunting process changed? New York Times housing reporter Mihir Zaveri, talks about how the market has changed, how brokers have been attempting to skirt the rules, and what it means for the future of housing affordability in New York.
Note: StreetEasy did not oppose, but rather publicly supported, the FARE Act.
It is Classics Week on All Of It, spotlighting the big literary anniversaries this year. To kick things off, All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf recommends some of the best classics to add to your summer reading list, especially if you are participating in the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Plus, listeners share their favorite classics.
This month, our Full Bio series is dedicated to the life and art of controversial French painter Paul Gauguin. Our guest is Sue Prideaux, author of the book Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. In today's installment, Prideaux discusses Gauguin's childhood in Peru, and explains why she wanted to write a book about an artist who has been controversial among contemporary art fans. "
Guitarist Adrian Quesada makes up one half of the band Black Pumas, but is currently touring his solo album, Boleros Psicodélicos II, where Quesada invites collaborators to sing boleros with a psychedelic twist. The album came out this summer, and Quesada discusses his idea for the project and performs live with his band, featuring vocalists iLe, Mireya Ramos, and Angelica Garcia.
On this day in 1977, David Berkowitz confessed to being the Son of Sam killer who terrorized New Yorkers with seemingly random attacks. A new series explores interview tapes with Berkowitz to get a better understanding of the killer and his motivations. Director Joe Berlinger discusses the series "Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes," which is streaming now on Netflix. Listeners also share their memories of this period in NYC history.
[REBROADCAST from Nov. 8, 2024] We air highlights from our conversation with 5-time Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event.
[REBROADCAST from May. 9, 2025] Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was our April selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.
[REBROADCAST from May. 9, 2025] Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel, comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix.
[REBROADCAST from Nov. 8, 2024] We air highlights from our conversation with author Dinaw Mengestu who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event. His new book, Someone Like Us, is about a journalist who returns home to his Ethiopian community in D.C. to uncover family secrets and examine his father's sudden death.
"Shrinking" writer and comedian Bill Posley discusses his one man show, "The Day I Accidentally Went to War," about his experience enlisting in the military, being deployed, and coming home. The show is running at Soho Playhouse through August 30.
As Beijing bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, journalist Barbara Demick reported on the politics and impact of China's 'one-child' policy. Demick has written a new book that follows the story of how the policy affected one family, and a set of twins forcefully separated and put into the adoption system. Demick discusses her book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins. Plus, listeners share their experience navigating the international adoption system.
In his new show "Can I Be Frank?" Morgan Bassichis interprets the life and work of gay comedian Frank Maya, who was one of the first openly gay comedians on network television before he died in 1995. Bassichis joins to discuss the show, which is running at the Soho Playhouse through September 13.
Some say the secret to a great trip is preparation. As travelers wind down their summer vacations, it's time to start thinking about fall. NerdWallet's Smart Travel podcast co-host Sally French helps us stay ahead of the curve by sharing a few travel savings tips for the upcoming season.
In 2000, Philadelphia poet Jill Scott burst onto the R&B and neo-soul scene with her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which included hits like "A Long Walk" and "Gettin' in the Way." For another installment of our Silver Liner Notes series, John Morrison, writer, DJ, and World Cafe correspondent, reflects on the album's 25th anniversary this summer and listeners share their favorite tracks and memories of listening to Who Is Jill Scott?
Traveling can be a great way for families to bond outside of the normal patterns of everyday life. Lonely Planet's Nitya Chambers talks about some of the best family destinations, and shares tips for vacationing with the family. Plus, listeners share their most memorable family trips.
Looking for a great weekend getaway from the city as we enter the last month of summer? Try one of the locations recommended by Hannah Towey, associate editor at Conde Nast Traveler, in her piece "19 Easy Weekend Getaways From NYC." She shares the destinations on her list, and takes calls from listeners.
Rachael & Vilray return to the studio with West of Broadway, their new album of original songs inspired by the American songbook, classic Broadway showtunes and West Coast jazz.
Visual artist Maris Jones talks about her campy, retro-fantasy “mini-movies,” her collaborations with major brands and pop star Chappell Roan, and her book, Unlock Your Aesthetic: A Visual Guide To Find Your Vibe.
Want to get better at taking selfies, family pictures, or a street scene with your smartphone? We've got you covered. For the next installment of New York Magazine's Night School newsletter, photo editors from the magazine will give you tips on how to improve your basic photography skills and make all of your friends on Instagram more jealous. Jody Quon, New York Magazine creative director, and Christopher Bonanos, city editor, discuss their "How to Take a Photo" newsletter and listeners share their tips and questions.
Planning a big trip with friends means navigating differences in budget, energy levels, desired activities, and other potential sticking points. How can you plan a successful group trip without putting strain on your friendships? Allie Volpe, senior reporter for Vox, discusses traveling with friends. Plus listeners weigh in with their own group trip experiences.
A new documentary called "My Undesirable Friends" follows Russian journalists navigating the intense press climate before, during and after the invasion of Ukraine. Director Julia Loktev discusses the film.
Food writer and Eater editor Nadia Chaudhury shares her favorite Italian restaurants across the city. Plus, listeners shout out their favorite Italian eateries in the area.
The suspect in last week's mass shooting in midtown claimed to have a condition known as CTE, a traumatic brain injury from repeated hits of the head. CTE has notable been found in the brains of football players like Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez. The problem with self-diagnosis is CTE can only be diagnosed during an autopsy. Today we speak with associate professor of neurology at Boston University, Dr. Jesse Mez, who studies CTE and its effects on the brain and the goal to find ways to diagnosis and treat.
This summer, anti-tourist protests have swept Europe, and other popular tourist destinations. But the popularity of travel has not slowed down. So what are the keys to being a better visitor to a different city or country? Paige McClanahan, author of the book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel, discuss how to be respectful travelers, and listeners weigh in with their thoughts.
A new book reveals that at least one hysterectomy is performed every minute, a procedure that lasts between one and four hours. It features insights from 100 women, trans men, and nonbinary individuals who have had, want, or are considering the surgery. Author Andréa Becker, an assistant professor at Hunter College-CUNY, discusses Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy and listener share their experiences with the procedure.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 31, 2025] Author Richard Price discusses his new novel, Lazarus Man, which tells the story of a group of people whose lives are affected by the collapse of a tenement building in East Harlem. The novel was our January Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. We air highlights from the sold-out live event.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2025] Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney, who joined us to discuss his career and creative process. Plus, he played some brand new original music live.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 31, 2025] Trumpet player Anthony Hervey performs live from our January Get Lit with All Of It book club event.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2025] The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We picked Audition as our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kitamura discusses the novel with Alison in front of a sold out crowd.
The indie-folk band Lord Huron joins for a live performance of songs from their new album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1.
The new novel Lonely Crowds follows two best friends who find their relationship challenged as they both pursue artistic success in New York City in the 1990s. Author Stephanie Wambugu joins to discuss her debut novel.
We continue our week spotlighting memoirs and biographies with a look into the life of boxer and Brooklyn native Mike Tyson. Mark Kriegel discusses his new biography, Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson.
Comedian Eva Victor discusses writing, directing, and starring in her feature directorial film debut, "Sorry, Baby." It's a heartfelt look at one woman's attempt to move on from a tragic event. "Sorry, Baby" is in theaters now.
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 22, 2024] Collaborators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis discuss their new project, the concept album Warriors. It's a multi-genre musical adaptation of the 1979 movie 'The Warriors,' which tells the story of a Coney Island gang who need to fight their way back to Brooklyn after they are framed for a murder in the Bronx. Miranda and Davis will be hosting a listening party and silent disco at Lincoln Center on July 30, 2025.
When he was 38, journalist Jonathan Gluck received a sudden diagnosis of a rare, incurable cancer. He was given 18 months to live. And yet, more than 20 years later, he is still here. Gluck discusses his new memoir about living with a terminal illness, An Exercise in Uncertainty: A Memoir of Illness and Hope.
A new exhibition at The Shed called 'Open Call: Portals' spotlights the work of 12 New York City artists at the start of their careers. Curator Deja Belardo and Darren Biggart, director of civic programs at The Shed, discuss the exhibit, which runs until August 24.
It's been more than 15 years since the last album from The Swell Season. The duo, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, behind the award-winning movie and stage musical "Once" join us to perform new songs live in our studio.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 22, 2025] We continue our week spotlighting memoirs and biographies with a conversation about New York City LGBTQ+ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson with Tourmaline, author of the new book Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.
Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!" joins the show for an hour to discuss his role on the show and his new book of trivia, The Complete Kennections: 5,000 Questions in 1,000 Puzzles. Listeners have the chance to complete some of these trivia questions live with Ken on the air.
Director Amy Berg talks about her new documentary on the life, music, and lasting influence of Jeff Buckley. The film, "It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley," explores the mythology that’s grown around Buckley in the decades since his death, and features never-before-heard recordings and insights from those who knew him best. Berg discusses the challenges telling an artist's story when it's been defined by mystery and absence. The film releases in theaters on August 8. Listeners reflect on their connection to Buckley’s music and legacy.
All Of It producer Simon Close recaps the 2025 Public Song Project, which aired a radio special revealing its winners over the weekend. This Saturday, August 2, at 1 PM you can see the Public Song Project live in concert with the Brooklyn Public Library! Join us on the steps of the library's main branch in Grand Army Plaza for a free show.
It's time to check in on the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge! We are dedicating this week to one of the Challenge categories-- "read a memoir or biography." All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf kicks things off with a list of recommendations for great memoirs and biographies to read this summer to help you complete the challenge. Plus, listeners share their recommendations.
Many podcasts are now recording video as well as audio, from hit interview shows like "Call Her Daddy" to the entire slate of New York Times audio podcasts. But why is an audio medium turning to video? And what do listeners think? Nick Quah, the podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine, joins to discuss. Plus, we take calls from listeners with their opinions on the subject for our latest installment of "Small Stakes, Big Opinions."
Patty Griffin's 11th studio albumCrown of Roses is a personal record that finds her reflecting on the death of her mother and her own cancer treatment. She will be at Sony Hall on July 29. She joins us for a Listening Party.
As part of our summer food series, we're diving into one of NYC’s most iconic eats: pizza. Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, joins us to share some of the best slices and pizzerias across the five boroughs. Plus, listeners call in with their go-to NYC pizza spots.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
In 2018, photographer Nat Ward stumbled upon Ditch Plains beach in Montauk, and he found a vibrant energy that he couldn't resist capturing. Ward spent four summers photographing Ditch Plains and the people who enjoy the beach, and he discusses his resulting photo collection, "Ditch: Montauk, New York, 11954," featuring 49 photographs that are also on view at Montauk Historical Society's Second House Museum through Labor Day.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
The new documentary "Match in a Haystack" follows members of Ukraine’s contemporary dance troupe as they prepare for their first performance since Russia invaded. Director Joe Hill and producer & movement director Stefanie Noll discuss the making of a film in a country at war --- and why dance and art matter in a time of crisis.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Pulitzer Prize and Oscar-winning director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov joins to discuss his new documentary, "2000 Meters to Adriivka." The film follows an assault brigade of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to take back control of the small village of Adriivka. "2000 Meters to Adriivka" is in theaters today, and will premiere on PBS later this year.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
New York Times "Where to Eat" writer, Luke Fortney discusses all the best places to get a taco in the city. Listeners call in with their favorite taco recommendations.
Architectural historian William Hennessey has a new book called Along the Hudson: Walking Manhattan's Western Waterfront which traces the ups-and-downs of development along Manhattan’s western waterfront.
A recent Rolling Stone headline called Obongjayar “the Afrobeat innovator who can rock a stadium with no fear.” He joins for a Listening Party to talk about Paradise Now, which blends electro-pop with intimate storytelling.
In a new documentary, the likes of Bjork and David Byrne attest to the influence and importance of pioneering multi-disciplinary artist Meredith Monk. The film follows Monk, now in her 80s, as she creates her latest immersive work. "Monk in Pieces" will open in theaters on July 25. Meredith Monk joins us alongside director Billy Shebar.
The Infatuation, known for their restaurant recommendations, has compiled a summer essential: “The Best Ice Cream in New York City.” Editor Sonal Shah and staff writer Willa Moore discuss their favorite places to get scoops.
Sure, you could spend hundreds of dollars to take your family to a Mets or a Yankees game. Or you could spend a fraction of that amount to experience the enduring goofiness of minor league baseball, which takes itself a lot less seriously -- and has more interesting food. Benjamin Hill covers the minor leagues for MiLB.com, and Rex Doane (who is a senior producer at WNYC by day) is a serious fan. They discuss the joys of minor league baseball.
The new film "Videoheaven" presents a kind of video-essay about the history of on-screen portrayals of video stores, now mostly extinct. Writer and director Alex Ross Perry, who himself worked at Kim's Video, discusses the film alongside editor Clyde Folley. "Videoheaven" will screen on August 12 at Alamo Drafthouse, with a Q&A with Perry to follow.
The Gateway Program is a $16 billion project to build new tunnels under the Hudson River to improve service for Amtrak and NJ Transit trains. But as the project prepares to break ground, they have uncovered some mysterious — and some historically illuminating — obstacles, including a totally unaccounted for staircase to nowhere, pig bones from the Meatpacking District's meatpacking days, and a bevy of wires, cables, and other infrastructure dreamed up by the engineers of yesteryear. Stephen Nessen, transit reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the discoveries, and how Gateway crews will have to work around these buried treasures from the past.
This week, guests discuss the best places to get NYC favorites. Today, food critics, Robert Sietsema and Melissa McCart, discuss their favorite burgers in the city and listeners call in with their favorite spots to get a burger.
In the summertime, millions of teenagers nail down a summer job, some more random, boring, odd, and mundane than others. As we are in the thick of summer, All Of It producers Kate Hinds, Jordan Lauf and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen reflect on the summer jobs of their past, and listeners share their summer job stories and how they were shaped by the experience.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 11, 2023] To honor the life of the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, we present part of his conversation about his Grammy-nominated spoken-word album, Hiding In Plain View. The poet, musician and beloved 'Cosby Show' actor died on Monday, July 21, 2025.
The latest novel from author Gary Shteyngart is told from the perspective of Vera, a kid who wants to keep her parents from splitting up, and to figure out where her birth mother has gone. It's titled Vera, or Faith, and the book is out now.
New York Magazine's Matthew Schneier & Tammie Teclemariam break down the best bites of the year so far. Whether you're hungry for a new dining spot or curious about where to find the Big Apple's best onion rings, these professional NYC foodies will share their expert recommendations.
There is so much scientists and doctors still don't know about why humans get chronic headaches, and the best way to treat them. Author and science journalist Tom Zeller Jr. discusses his new book, The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction―and a Search for Relief. Listeners call in to share their own experiences with headaches.
Actors Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes star in the new off-Broadway revival of "Heathers: The Musical," based on the 1988 teen crime comedy film. They'll talk about the show, the film it's based on, and why the musical is ripe for revival.
UK soul legend Omar’s latest album, Brighter The Days, features collaborations with India Arie, Giggs, and more. He joins us for a Listening Party and to reflect on his career.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the start-studded benefit concert aimed to help raise money to assist with the famine in Ethiopia. Director Thomas Pollard discusses his new four-part docuseries "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took On the World," which premiered on CNN on July 13.
The new thriller '40 Acres' follows an African-American and Indigenous-American blended family tending to and protecting their farm in Canada after a post-apocalyptic event has wiped out all livestock and caused society to crumble. Star Danielle Deadwyler and writer-director R.T. Thorne discuss the film and its themes.
This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rossilynne Culgan, the 'Things To Do' editor at Time Out New York, talks about her favorite summer attractions from around Manhattan. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots and upcoming events.
Latin Grammy-award winning Brazilian artist Liniker is town this week for her free show at Lincoln Center on July 18. Ahead of the concert, she performs live in our studio, discusses her latest album, CAJU, and reflects on what it meant to her to be the first transgender woman to ever win a Latin Grammy.
The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of Long Island's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the project, which premieres episode one Friday evening on HBO and HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances.
Steve Nieve is the longtime keyboard player for Elvis Costello and his various bands. He discusses his career and relationship with Costello, and previews a string of summer concerts in our area this summer, performing alongside singer and percussionist Kessada.
This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Pamela Silvestri, food editor at the Staten Island Advance, talks about her favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots on Staten Island.
Groundbreaking fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the first Black American artistic director of a luxury French fashion house when he became the artistic director of the menswear ready-to-wear collection for Louis Vuitton. He died in 2021 at the age of 41. Biographer Robin Givhan discusses her new book, Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh.
This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today John Major, author of the book 111 Places in Brooklyn That You Must Not Miss, talks about his favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.
Have more zucchini from the garden than you know what to do with? Melissa Clark, New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, gives tips on how to get the best out of the abundance of summer produce the kitchen, and listeners share their ideas and questions.
"ta-da!" is a new off-Broadway production, featuring collection of stories and jokes presented in 80 minutes with 2,000 power point slides presented. Hear about it from performer Josh Sharp, who leads the show, and director Sam Pinkleton of "Oh, Mary!"
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 12, 2024] The acclaimed new HBO series "The Penguin" earned 24 Emmy nominations in this year's awards. Actor Cristin Milioti, who has now been Emmy-nominated for her role as Sofia, a member of the Falcone crime family, joined us for a Watch Party to discuss the final episode.
Harpist Brandee Younger returns to All Of It to perform live, and discuss her third album, Gadabout Season, featuring original compositions and Younger's playing with Alice Coltrane's restored harp.
Mark Kurlansky is a James Beard Award-winning writer whose books span fiction and non-fiction but share food-related subjects, with titles like Salt, Milk, and Salmon. He'll talk about his latest novel Cheesecake, which takes place entirely on the Upper West Side, and follows a Greek coffee shop facing rent increases that adds an ancient Roman recipe to its menu. Acclaim, imitators, and competition follow.
Our Summer in the City series continues, spotlighting great things to do in each borough. Today a look at opportunities for summer fun in the Bronx. ET Rodriguez, local journalist and NYC tour guide, shares her picks for the best things to check out in the Bronx, and we take calls from listeners.
New York and New Jersey are some of the states who have profited the most from legalized sports gambling. But at what cost to residents, and to the sports they love? Journalist Danny Funt, author of the forthcoming book Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling, speaks about how sports betting has changed the culture of fandom, and altered the experience of professional athletes.
This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rob MacKay of the Queens Tourism Council kicks off the series with the top attractions the World's Borough has to offer this season. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.
The Center for Photography at Woodstock calls Larry Fink (1941-2023) "one of the last great humanist photographers." CPW has organized an exhibition of Fink's photographs, which depict his immersion in New York’s Beat scene, the Civil Rights movement, and Manhattan nightlife. "Larry Fink: Sensual Empathy," is on view at CPW in Kingston, New York through August 31. Curator Lucy Sante and CPW executive director Brian Wallis discuss the show and the importance of Fink's photographs.
C-sections are among the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. But despite interventions aimed at numbing the pain of the procedure, many women can still feel the painful surgical process while it's taking place. In the second season of the New York Times podcast "The Retrievals," Susan Burton tells the stories of some women who have been through this horrific experience, tries to understand why anesthesia sometimes fails, and explores approaches to solving this problem.
The Hollywood Ten was a group of screenwriters and directors who were jailed in 1947 for refusing to answer questions about their beliefs and associations during a hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Their story is told in a new exhibit at New York Historical, titled "Blacklisted: An American Story." It explores the intersection of politics, art, culture and social dynamics during Hollywood's red scare. The exhibit also looks at Broadway and New York's theater community also responded. Curator Anne Lessy joins us to discuss.
The New York Times is spending the summer ranking 100 of the best movies of the 21st century so far, based around the voting of over 500 directors, actors and producers in Hollywood. Kyle Buchanan, New York Times pop culture reporter and awards season columnist, discusses the list, his favorite 21st century movies, and listeners share their picks.
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[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2025] The new novel The Doorman follows Chicky Diaz, the titular character working at a high end Manhattan building who becomes ensnared in the web of secrets his residents try to keep. Author Chris Pavone discusses his new thriller.
Dan Medley is a contractor and the founder of Team Handy Dan. He also teaches people the basics of home repair. He offers tips from how to build a home toolbox to how to assess when you can do a job yourself, and when to call a professional.
Jennifer Senior used to have no trouble sleeping. Until she did. In her new article for The Atlantic, called "Why Can’t Americans Sleep? Insomnia has become a public-health emergency," she looks at how insomnia is now tenacious and pervasive. She joins us to discuss her reporting, and talk about how America is actually making its sleep crisis worse.
July 10 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Scopes Trial, which centered on the ability to teach the theory of evolution in public schools. We reflect on the legacy of this monumental case and its relevance today, with Brenda Wineapple, author of the book Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial That Riveted a Nation.
We continue our week of beach reads with a debut novel from Katie Yee, called Maggie: Or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar. The story follows a woman who finds out her husband has been having an affair with a woman named Maggie... and that she has also been diagnosed with cancer. Yee discusses the novel, which is out on July 22, and will be speaking on 'pub day' at Yu and Me Bookstore at the NYPL Chatham Square Branch, and on July 24 with Books Are Magic at the Melissa Joy Manning Jewelry Store.
Jonathan Adler's 30 year career is being celebrated at the Museum of Art & Design in a show titled "The Mad, MAD World of Jonathan Adler," which looks at his ceramic work over the past 30 years.
Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner's latest novel The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits follows sisters Zoe and Cassie as they skyrocket to early‑2000s pop stardom, only for a tragedy to end their meteoric rise and shatter their bond. Years later, after going their separate ways, Zoe's teenage daughter tries to engineer a reunion. Weiner talks about her new book.
In the 80s and 90s, New York City's skateboarding scene was wild and gritty, and seemingly unable to be commercialized. And then the streetwear brand Supreme came along. Director Josh Swade discusses the new 30 for 30 documentary “Empire Skate,” which tells the story of 1990s New York City skate culture that inspired a global brand.
The Zombies were core to the British Invasion of the 1960s, with songs like She's Not There, and Time of the Season. "Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary" explores how the English teenagers became Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Lead singer Colin Blunstone discusses the group's story, and takes listener calls, along with the film's director Robert Schwartzman. On Wednesday evening at Gramercy Theatre, there will be a screening of the film followed by Q&A and unplugged performance with Blunstone and Schwartzman's band, Rooney.
Duke is an international hip hop star who is visiting US troops in Kabul. Roya is his interpreter. In the new play set against a war-torn Afghanistan in 2016, can their chemistry matter more than their differences? Stars Jay Ellis and Stephanie Nur discuss the new play 'Duke & Roya', alongside director Warren Adams.
Before Kate Spade’s tragic death, she and Frances Valentine co-founder Elyce Arons had been best friends for 37 years. Arons reflects on their bond in her new memoir, titled We Might Just Make It After All, and shares memories of their decades-long friendship.
A mystical adventure awaits Gwendolyn Montgomery, an NYC power publicist, who finds herself caught in web of murder. Clarence Haynes discusses his book The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, which has been described as "a fresh, authentic voice in urban fantasy and horror."
When it’s too hot to cook, easy, no-oven recipes can be a lifesaver. New York Times associate editor Margaux Laskey recently published a list of "100 Easy Summer Recipes for Right Now." She talks about her favorites, and listeners share their go-to hot-weather meals.
ADHD diagnoses are soaring. For some kids, it's a lifesaver. But recent research about ADHD shows that it might be more of a mismatch between your brain and your current circumstance -- and that labeling kids with ADHD has some downsides. In his recent article for the New York Times Magazine, Paul Tough asks "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?" He discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share their experiences with ADHD diagnoses.
You may know Laura Lippman for her Tess Monaghan series of mysteries. In her latest novel, Murder Takes a Vacation, we meet Muriel Blossom, who once worked with Tess. Now retired and widowed, she takes her first trip to Europe, which promptly goes awry. Lippman discusses her new work, which The New York Times calls "a rollicking adventure of the highest order."
Our second Summer Reading Challenge is underway! This week, All Of It producer Jordan Lauf discusses some beach reads that could fit in the five Summer Reading Challenge categories. Listeners weigh in with their recommendations. Click here to sign up for the Challenge!
We are previewing the sights and sounds of summer. We've talked about movies, music, and podcasts. Now Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to talk about some of the season's most anticipated TV shows, from a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to Love Island USA. Plus listeners share what they excited to be watching this season.
This summer, you can see the largest New York exhibition ever put together about local post-war photographer Diane Arbus. For "Diane Arbus: Constellation," Park Avenue Armory has amassed more than 450 Arbus photographs. Curator Matthieu Humery and photographer Neil Selkirk, a former student of Arbus and the only person allowed to make prints from her negatives, talk about the exhibition, on view through August 17.
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we learn about the life of Senator Charles Sumner with Zaakir Tameez, author of the new biography, Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War. You can listen to all three parts of our series in full.
- Charles Sumner, Part 1: Sumner's upbringing in a diverse neighborhood in Boston, and how that experience led him to become an abolitionist.
- Charles Sumner, Part 2: Sumner's experiences as a statesman during the Civil War, the caning incident, and questions about his sexuality.
- Charles Sumner, Part 3: Sumner's relationship with the Lincolns, and life after the Civil War.
Today for the Fourth of July, we learn about the life of Frederick Douglass, the abolitionist born into slavery who famously asked, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
We present our Full Bio conversation with Yale historian David Blight, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.
- Frederick Douglass, Part 1: Douglass’s early life as an enslaved person and how he learned to read
- Frederick Douglass, Part 2: How Douglass escaped slavery and fled to the North
- Frederick Douglass, Part 3: How Douglass's views on slavery evolved in the 1830’s and 1840’s
- Frederick Douglass, Part 4: Douglass’s first wife, Anna, their five children (four of whom lived to adulthood), and his long and turbulent friendship with German feminist and abolitionist Otillie Assing
- Frederick Douglass, Part 5: His allegiance to the Republican Party, including his working relationship with Abraham Lincoln, and why Andrew Johnson was so dismissive of Douglass
- Frederick Douglass, Part 6: The reaction to Frederick Douglass’s death in February of 1895 as well as why Douglass’s second marriage to a woman named Helen Pitts became one of the biggest scandals in 19th century America
[REBROADCAST FROM April 18, 2025] Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith, Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Jesse Krimes was interested in art at an early age, but got caught up in the criminal justice system in his early 20's. He spent 6 years in prison, including some time in solitary confinement. Since his release, he has pursued his own art career, and worked to help incarcerated people use art as a tool for self-expression and rehabilitation. Now he has his own exhibition at The Met. His solo show is called "Corrections," and runs through July 13. He'll discuss his work and his Brooklyn-based organization, The Center for Art and Advocacy, which provides resources for formerly incarcerated artists.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 16, 2025] A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new exhibition "The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910," on view at the Met through July 20.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 28, 2025] Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] Curator Aimee Ng discusses the reopening and renovations of the venerable Frick Collection, including what exhibits to check out.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 9, 2025] New York-based artist Amy Sherald is best recognized for her famous portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. Today is the opening of “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” the artist's first solo exhibition at a major New York museum. She discusses her practice, the stories of some of her most iconic portraits and the fifty paintings dating back to 2007 that comprise the exhibition, which is on view at the Whitney through August 10.
As summer kicks off, a fresh wave of films is hitting screens big and small. Vulture film critic Alison Willmore joins us to break down her list of films to see in the next few weeks, from "Superman" to "The Naked Gun."
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we learn about the life of Senator Charles Sumner with Zaakir Tameez, author of the new biography Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War. In today's installment, we learn about Sumner's life after the Civil War.
[REBROADCAST from July 2, 2024] Bobby Finger, author and co-host of the Who? Weekly podcast discusses his second novel, Four Squares. which is now out in paperback. The story is set in the West Village of the 1990s, where Artie, a gay man working a tedious advertising job meets the love of his life, Abraham. The story interweaves through several stages of Art's life, including as an elderly man seeking belonging and connection in New York City.
Dr. Jessica B. Harris, author of High on the Hog, shares her new cookbook Braided Heritage, exploring how Indigenous, European, and African traditions shaped American cuisine, with 90+ recipes for today’s home cook.
Looking for some new podcast suggestions for the summer? Lauren Passell, curator of Podcast The Newsletter and podcast writer for LifeHacker shares her standout picks, from recent hilarious fiction to sharp cultural commentary that are perfect for road trips, beach days, or just beating the heat.
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we learn about the life of Senator Charles Sumner with Zaakir Tameez, author of the new biography Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War. In today's installment, we learn about Sumner's experiences as a statesman during the Civil War.
Eleri Ward's recent stage credits include starring in Florence Welch’s "Gatsby" music at the American Repertory Theatre. Now the actor and singer-songwriter is preparing to release her debut album, Internal Rituals, in September. She joins us to perform a preview of it live in the studio.
Bobbito Garcia is an influential New York DJ, author, filmmaker, radio host, and park hooper. He grew up in the city obsessed with the game of basketball, especially the unique culture of New York City outdoor pickup. He discusses his new memoir, Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!: A Memoir of Sports, Style, and Soul, and listeners share stories about their time spent playing pickup ball in New York.
Summer’s just getting started, and Switched on Pop's Nate Sloan joins us to share standout new tracks from Sabrina Carpenter to Grupo Frontera that are already defining the sound of summer 2025.
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we learn about the life of Senator Charles Sumner with Zaakir Tameez, author of the new biography Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation. Sumner was a fierce abolitionist and statesman from Massachusetts who was a pivotal advisor to President Lincoln and an influential force during the Civil War. In today's installment, we learn about Sumner's upbringing in a diverse neighborhood in Boston, and how that experience led him to become an abolitionist.
A new cookbook from Nick Morgenstern, the owner of Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, teaches readers how to make these delicious gourmet ice cream flavors at home. Morgenstern discusses the cookbook and takes calls from listeners.
"The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, and takes calls from our listeners who have questions about the series. "The Gilded Age" airs Sunday evenings on HBO.
Cherry Grove Archives Collection celebrates Fire Island’s LGBTQ+ legacy with a new podcast, art walks, and a drag pageant film. Creative Director Parker Sargent shares how these projects preserve and share this vital community history.
In honor of NYC Pride Weekend, baker Justin Burke talks about Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride, a cookbook inspired by queer potlucks. He shares recipes like Snickerdoodle Peach Cobbler, Lemon-Thyme Bars, and Hummingbird Blondies, along with reflections on joy, pride, and chosen family.
NYC Pride festivities will be taking place over the weekend. Co-chair of NYC Pride, Kazz Alexander, talks about the events in this year's program, and about the importance of Pride in 2025.
New York and New Jersey have hundreds of miles of coastline, and hundreds of great beaches to choose from. New Jersey journalist Brian Donohue, and Time Out New York's Rossilyne Culgan talk about their favorites, and we'll take your suggestions and calls.
The new play "Trophy Boys" follows an undefeated debate team from an all-boys school who must face off against their sister school for their final debate. The question at the center of the debate: has feminism been good for women? Playwright and actor Emannuelle Mattana and actor Louisa Jacobson discuss the show, which is running at the MCC Theater through July 27.
Madison McFerrin returns with her sophomore album SCORPIO. She joins for a Listening Party.
James Baldwin once called his friend, artist Beauford Delaney, a "spiritual father." Delaney was born in Tennessee, and arrived in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, before following other Black artists to Paris in the 1950s. This summer, The Drawing Center is presenting a new exhibition of Beauford Delaney's drawings, the first New York retrospective of Delaney's work in over thirty years. "In the Medium of Life: The Drawings of Beauford Delaney" is on view through September 14, and Laura Hoptman, executive director, and Rebecca DiGiovanna, assistant curator, discuss why Delaney's drawings are important to understand his practice.
"Adults" showrunner Stefani Robinson and actor Amita Rao, who plays “Issa,” talk about the new series, which follows a group of slightly unhinged, dysfunctional best friends in their 20s as they navigate ambition, codependence, and growing up together and apart in New York City.
A cheap date doesn't have to mean boring. In fact, it opens up a lot of possibilities. It can get you out of your comfort zone and into a shared experience that's adventurous, playful, and educational (especially if you go searching for New York City Easter eggs). Danielle Kam wrote the article "40 Cheap Date-Night Ideas That Aren’t Cringe" for The Cut. She shares her suggestions, and takes listeners questions and stories.
The new novel Flashlight tells the story of how one father's disappearance during a walk on the beach with his young daughter changes the course of the family's life forever. Author Susan Choi discusses her new novel.
Maris Kreizman and her husband, comedian Josh Gondelman, join us together to talk about different approaches to hope and optimism, and how they make their partnership fun and fulfilling.
Author and culture critic Maris Kreizman discusses her new book of essays, I Want to Burn This Place Down. The book chronicles her own journey through politics, as she becomes disillusioned with the current political system and begins to believe radical change is necessary. The book will be published on July 1.
Comedian Josh Gondelman discuses his new comedy special, "Positive Reinforcement," which debuts on YouTube on June 27.
As part of New York Music Month and its Radio City series, we bring you a celebration of music via a live-onstage radio broadcast with the Tony-winning band from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club. Music director and winner of the Tony for Best Orchestrations, Marco Paguia leads the band in this hourlong special in The Greene Space, with songs performed by actors Wesley Wray, Da’Von Moody, Mel Seme, Isa Antonetti and Sophia Ramos. Choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado also join to talk about their Tony-awarded work. This is a free event, available via livestream as well. The rest of the band at this event includes Renesito Avich, David Oquendo, Roman Diaz, Javier Diaz, and Pedro Giraudo.
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 19, 2023] ] Last time she joined us on the show, Pulitzer Prize winning musician Rhiannon Giddens discussed her album, You're the One, her first record of all original songs. Giddens joined us in studio for a Listening Party, and a conversation about her prolific career.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold, cathartic sound. Chlo performed in WNYC’s Studio Five, and talked about her work.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2025] Uwade became known to the All Of It team and many other listeners when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Her debut album is called Florilegium. The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, performed live in studio five.
On Tuesday, All Of It will host a free, live, in-person event in The Greene Space with members of the cast, orchestra and creative team behind the hit Broadway show 'Buena Vista Social Club,' which documents how the titular ensemble of mostly Cuban musicians collaborated on an album that would spark an international revival of Latin music. RSVP here. Reservations do not guarantee seating, which is 'first-come, first-served'. The program will start at 12 noon; Doors at 11:30.
To preview tomorrow's event, we present some highlights from a similar event in April, "Broadway's 'Hell's Kitchen' At WNYC." Lead actors Jade Milan, Jessica Vosk, Tank, and Kecia Lewis perform the music of Alicia Keys.
Joanna Sokol spent years as an EMT, including working as a wilderness EMT and a ski patroller. She also has worked in the desert in Reno and in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Now she chronicles 15 years of her experience as a paramedic in her new memoir, A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance. Sokol discusses, and listeners call in to speak about their time working as an EMT.
This summer, from June 23rd to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete our second summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun!
The deadline to register as a participant is July 1st! Click here to sign up!
Participants will select and read at least one book in ALL FIVE of the following categories...
- A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
- A book about or set in New York City
- A memoir or biography
- A recent debut novel
- A book published in 2025
You can download and fill out or print this PDF form to keep track of your selections.
You can also share your selections with us, and keep us updated on your summer reading progress, by tagging us in posts on Instagram, and we’ll repost you! Tag us @allofitwnyc and use the hashtag #AOISummerReadingChallenge.
Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll follow up about your selections to receive a prize.
All summer long, our host Alison Stewart will be completing the challenge along with you, so tune in to the show for some great recommendations. Plus, some special guests will be sharing their selections as well. Visit the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge page for more info on how to participate, and more book recommendations from Jordan.
Earlier this month, the Recording Academy announced that next year's Grammy Awards will include a category for Best Album Cover. Joe Lynch, East Coast executive digital director at Billboard, explains the change, shares his thoughts on the role of album art in music, and take your calls for the best album covers of all time.
Bill Sherman wears many hats, including as the music director of "Sesame Street," orchestrating and arranging Broadway productions like "& Juliet," and "In The Heights," producing the "Hamilton" cast album, and also music director behind "Donkey Hodie," a puppet music video series for preschoolers on PBS Kids. Sherman discuss his career in music, and previews the second season of "Donkey Hodie," streaming this summer on PBS Kids and YouTube.
[REBROADCAST from Nov. 2024] Our November 2024 Full Bio selection was John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the US Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble."
[REBROADCAST from March 2023] For our Full Bio selection in March 2023, in honor of Women's History Month, we learned about political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm with Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the new biography Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 2023] On Juneteenth, listen to our special presentation of all six installments of a Full Bio conversation about King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig, in recognition of King's fight for rights a century after enslaved people were emancipated.
Writer S.A. Cosby discusses his latest thriller, King of Ashes. It follows a man named Roman who returns home to try and save his family from the revenge of angry gang members. Cosby will discuss the book on June 18 at Barnes and Noble's Upper West Side location.
Romance novels are experiencing a surge in popularity, and the sales of LGBTQ+ novels in particular are taking off. Leah Koch is the owner of the Ripped Bodice, a romance bookstore in Brooklyn. She talks about her favorite queer romance novels, and takes listener's calls about theirs.
This summer, The Jewish Museum is examining the life and work of a local artist who dared to be different. Ben Shahn was born in present day Lithuania in 1898, but immigrated to Brooklyn as a boy after his father was exiled to Siberia. Shahn began a life of using his art to respond to historical moments with social realism, from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War. Dr. Laura Katzman, professor of art history at James Madison University, and Dr. Stephen Brown, curator at the Jewish Museum discuss, "Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity," on view through October 12.
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of when "Jaws" first terrorized a generation of children in the movie theater. Radiolab is commemorating the anniversary with a week of programming dedicated to sharks, from understanding our fears of sharks, to our recent shark-related scientific discoveries. Producer Rachael Cusick and Radiolab managing editor Pat Walters discuss Swimming With Shadows: A Radiolab Week of Sharks, and listeners share their memories of seeing "Jaws" or questions they have about one of humanity's most feared predators.
20 years ago today, the IFC Center opened with a mission to play the best independent films from the United States, and around the world. Harris Dew, vice president and general manager of the IFC Center, discusses the last two decades of movies at the IFC Center, and previews the special programming happening this evening, and over the course of the next few months. Listeners call in to share their memories of the best movies they've seen at the IFC Center.
Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry has released her debut album, Who I Really Am, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of "Hamilton" on Broadway. Goldsberry joins for a Listening Party, and discusses playing Angelica Schuyler a decade ago.
You know Toni Morrison the writer, but what about Toni the editor? As she rose in literary fame, Morrison also worked in publishing as a senior editor for Random House, the first black woman to hold such a title in the company. Dana A. Williams, professor of African American literature and dean of the Graduate School at Howard University, discusses her new book about Toni Morrison's career as an editor, Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship, which includes stories about the authors she shaped, and her efforts to change publishing for the better.
Marlee Matlin made history in 1987 as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award. After decades of advocacy within Hollywood and within the Deaf community, Matlin's film "CODA" took home the Oscar for Best Picture in 2022, and her co-star Troy Katsur became the second Deaf actor to win an Oscar. A new documentary follows Matlin's trailblazing life and career. Matlin and director Shoshannah Stern discuss "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore," in theaters June 20.
For the final installment of the ongoing series 100 Pieces of Art, Sarah Cho, assistant curator at the Queens Museum, recommends 10 pieces of art you should go see in New York City. Listeners share their thoughts on their favorite pieces of art in the city.
The new film from Celine Song, the writer and director of "Past Lives," follows a New York City matchmaker who is torn between her ex-boyfriend and the man who is perfect on paper. Song talks about the film, "Materialists," in theaters now.
Can you leave your dishes in the sink "to soak?" How much notice do you need to give before hosting an overnight guest? How much noise is too much after midnight? Comedian Michael Abber, host of the web series 'Roommate Court,' discusses how he thinks about the issues that arise when two independent adults share a home, and listeners call in to have their roommate disputes mediated and adjudicated.
In his latest novel, author Jess Walter focuses on the ways conspiracy theories can tear a family apart.So Far Gone follows a grandfather living off the grid who re-enters his family's life to try and locate his daughter, who has gone missing and might be with a dangerous militia group. Walter talks about the book ahead of an event tonight at Symphony Space at 7 pm.
This month, the music world lost two giants: Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone, and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Both died at the age of 82. Music journalist and former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Spin Magazines Alan Light discusses the life, careers, and legacies of Stone and Wilson. Plus, callers share their thoughts and memories for both icons.
Ahead of Father's Day, we ask you to share stories about your dad, specifically your dad's New York story. That could mean dad's immigration story, or the story of how he started his business, or a story about his life in New York he would always recount to you. Michael Garofalo, StoryCorps chief content officer and host of the "StoryCorps" podcast, discusses some of his favorite StoryCorps stories about fathers.
The new documentary "Just Kids" follows three families who live in states where gender-affirming care for minors has been made illegal. These families must decide whether to move in order to secure treatment for their trans children. Director Gianna Toboni discusses the film, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival over the weekend and is screening as part of the Festival on June 13.
Allyson Felix is the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in history. But when she got pregnant, her sponsor Nike said her value had declined. The new documentary from directors Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill is called “She Runs The World” tells the story of her fight for fair pay. It’s a Spotlight Documentary at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
The new documentary "Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything" chronicles the iconic journalist's groundbreaking rise to an evening news anchor at a time when women were shut out of television journalism. Director Jackie Jesko discusses the film, which is running now at the Tribeca Film Festival and will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on June 23.
On November 20, 1983, over one hundred million Americans tuned into ABC to watch a television movie that had a crucial impact on how the country thought about the danger of nuclear weapons. "The Day After" starred Jason Robards, and was set in Lawrence, Kansas. The movie imagined what might happen if nuclear war was to break out, and it didn't hold back on showing realistic and gruesome details. Film Forum is now screening a documentary, "Television Event," about the making of the infamous film. Director Jeff Daniels discusses one of the most controversial movies ever made and listeners share their memories of seeing "The Day After" for the first time.
The new play "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" focuses on the final night of the groundbreaking television show, "The Nat 'King' Cole Show," as Cole contends with what to do with this last moment in the spotlight. Actor Dulé Hill discusses starring as Cole, and director and co-writer Patricia McGregor joins to discuss bringing the story to life. "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" is running at the New York Theatre Workshop through June 29.
AJR band member, climate advocate, and educator Adam Met joins us to discuss his debut book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World.
Celebrated guitarist Marc Ribot has released his first album of lyrical music. It’s called Map of a Blue City. Ribot joins us live in studio to perform.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr's third album, Bloomis "a love letter to relationships of all types." He discussed his love for classic 90's film, incorporating 00's R&B aesthetics, and other inspirations for the album ahead of his concert at Warsaw in Brooklyn on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th.
The new documentary "Raoul’s: A New York Story," puts the spotlight on the beloved SoHo French bistro, opened by two brothers in 1975. Directors Greg Olliver and Karim Raoul, who is also the son of Serge Raoul, discuss the film, which is playing now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Listeners call in to share their thoughts and memories of Raoul's as well.
A new drama series follows a group of longtime friends as they face challenges in their friendships, marriage, and life. Co-creator Tracey Wigfield and star Kerri Kenney-Silver discuss "The Four Seasons" which is now streaming on Netflix, and has been renewed for a second season.
On June 6, The Doobie Brothers, now reunited with Michael McDonald, released their latest album, Walk This Road. And on June 12, the band is being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of their induction, tune in for a Listening Party with all four members: Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee.
The new documentary "Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print" celebrates the legacy of Ms. Magazine, but also examines some of the publication's missteps. Directors Cecilia Aldarondo, Alice Gu, and Salima Koroma discuss the film, which premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival June 10.
Staten Island photographer Alice Austen was groundbreaking for her non-conformity to gender norms, and her street photographs of New York from the 1890s. Bonnie Yochelson, author of the new book Too Good To Get Married: The Life and Photographs of Miss Alice Austen, discusses Austen's career.
The new novel Great Black Hope follows Smith, a wealthy Black Stanford graduate, who discovers that his class can only protect him so much after he is arrested for cocaine possession. Author Rob Franklin discusses the novel, his debut. Franklin will be speaking with Katie Kitamura at PUBLIC Hotel on June 10 and with Roxane Gay at Word Up Community Bookstore on June 25.
"Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill.
In the early 1980s, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride faced increased scrutiny and public attention as a result of her groundbreaking mission, but throughout her life, she kept one aspect of her identity a secret. A new documentary, "Sally," tells the complex story of Sally Ride, including interviews with Tam O’Shaughnessy, Sally’s life partner for 27 years. Director Cristina Costantini discusses "Sally," which premieres on National Geographic on June 16.
New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman discusses the evening snubs, surprises, and musical celebrations from last night's Tony Awards. Plus, listeners call in with their thoughts and share their favorite Broadway shows of the year.
The new thriller "Relay" follows a man whose job is to secure payoffs for corrupt corporations. But his life changes when a new client comes into his life. Riz Ahmed stars in the film. He discusses the movie alongside director David McKenzie. "Relay" is screening now as part of the Tribeca Film Festival and will be released in theaters August 22.
Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat.
[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 4, 2025] The new play "Purpose" won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and is now nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Jon Michael Hill. Hill and playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins discuss the show, which reveals the secrets within the family of a Civil Rights icon.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 13, 2025] The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor. Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower, and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their own lives.
Audra McDonald and Joy Woods have earned Tony nominations for their roles as Mama Rose and Gypsy in the revival of "Gypsy." They discuss bringing this show back to life, and the complexities of casting this story with Black actors.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 8, 2025] Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Tatianna Córdoba, Aline Mayagoitia, and Florencia Cuenca perform songs from the show live in our studio.
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov 26, 2024] The new musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has earned 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for star Darren Criss. Criss and co-star Helen J Shen discuss the show, which follows two obsolete robots who fall in love.
The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in studio.
Tomorrow marks ten years since the death of Kalief Browder, who as a teenager was held for three years on Riker's Island, including in solitary confinement, without being convicted of a crime. A new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Festival follows the movement to seek justice following Browder's death. The film also commemorates Browder's mother, Venida, who died not long after Kalief, through her poetry. Director Sisa Bueno discusses "For Venida, For Kalief," which premieres tomorrow.
A new book explores the perseverance of queer cinema between the 1930s and 1960s, when Hollywood was subject to the restrictive Motion Picture Production Code, otherwise known as the Hays Code. Michael Koresky, author and editorial director for the Museum of the Moving Image, joins us to discuss Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness.
Tony-nominated actor Jasmine Amy Rogers discusses her role bringing the cartoon Betty Boop to life in the new Broadway musical "Boop!"
Our Full Bio series continues with a conversation about Mark Twain with biographer Ron Chernow. Today, Chernow discusses the big issues that dominated Twain's life, from politics to racism.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 13, 2024] Broadway actor Tom Francis has earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the acclaimed revival of "Sunset Boulevard." He discuses how he got the part, working with director Jamie Lloyd, and what it's like performing part of the musical live on the streets of New York.
Producer's Note: On Thursday morning, after this conversation aired, it was announced that Sunset Boulevard will be extended through July 20.
A new podcast explores how SoulCycle came to capture the hearts, minds, and bodies of many New Yorkers passionate about fitness. Host Jess Rothschild discusses her show "Cult of Body and Soul," and we take calls from listeners.
The new BritBox series "Outrageous" is based on the true story of the Mitford sisters, a group of British siblings who went on to live prominent and scandalous lives throughout Europe. One even became involved with Adolf Hitler. Writer Sarah Williams discusses the show, along with Joanna Vanderham, who stars as Diana Mitford. "Outrageous" premieres on BritBox on June 18.
Biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new biography of celebrated American author Mark Twain as part of this month's Full Bio conversation. Today, we discuss Twain's early life and the beginning of his career as a writer.
We continue our series "100 Pieces of Art" celebrating the must-see works of art in the city. Eileen Jeng Lynch, director of curatorial programs at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, discusses her list of 10 works of art to see, and listeners call in to recommend their favorite works of art in the city.
Note: There were technical difficulties during this conversation that made it difficult to understand the guest. We apologize for the issues.
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 7, 2024] The play "Yellowface" from playwright David Henry Hwang has earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play, and earned star Daniel Dae Kim a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Hwang and Kim discuss the show, which follows a playwright who accidentally casts a white actor as an Asian character in his new play. A recording of "Yellowface" is now available to stream on PBS as part of their Great Performances series.
A new Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, discusses the series, and what went into adapting a Judy Blume novel for the screen.
[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The musical "Operation Mincemeat" tells the true story of a World War II operation involving two MI-5 officers and one dead body. It is now nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stars and writers of the show Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming, and Zoe Roberts discuss the new musical and their comedy group Spit Lip.
Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney, who joined us to discuss his career and creative process. Plus, he played some brand new original music live.
The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We spent the month reading Audition as our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kitamura discusses the novel with Alison in front of a sold out crowd. Missed the event? Catch it here.
The new play "Bowl EP" transforms the Vineyard Theater into a skate park to tell the story of Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter. They are searching for the new for their rap group, but over the course of the day, they might find something else entirely. Playwright and director Nazareth Hassan discusses "Bowl EP" along with actors Felicia Curry and Essence Lotus. It is running at the Vineyard Theater through June 15.
In the new CNN podcast series "Persuadable," misinformation journalist Donie O'Sullivan seeks to understand how and why people fall down conspiracy theory rabbit holes and what we can do to pull them back out.
Middle childhood (between toddlerhood and the teenage years) often gets overlooked. But for kids ages 6-12, the pressures of adolescence are arriving earlier. Puberty is happening earlier, social media has led to emotional turbulence, and kids today are facing different challenges than the previous generation. Clinical psychological Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler talks about her new book The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (ages 6-12) and takes listeners' calls.
The National frontman Matt Berninger releases his sophomore solo album, Get Sunk, today. He'll perform at Webster Hall tonight and Rough Trade Below tomorrow. He stops by the studio to talk about the new release.
Recent studies have show that grandparents, especially grandmothers, are taking on more childcare of their grandchildren than ever before. But why? And how is this trend affecting grandparents and their retirement? We speak with Faith Hill, author of the recent Atlantic piece "Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit," alongside Frances Dodds, author of the New York Times Magazine piece "My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister's Kids." We also hear from listeners regarding their experience on this topic.
Aimee Mann released her third album, Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, on May 2, 2000. It featured some songs from her soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia" alongside newer tracks and became one of the best reviewed albums of the decade. For our series Silver Liner Notes, writer Carrie Courogen joins us to talk about the album's legacy and take listeners' calls.
More than a decade since their last album, OK Go are out with a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age join us in-studio to perform live.
Some of New York's most iconic concerts, including Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, the Beatles at Forrest Hills Stadium, were organized by legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener. Director Jake Sumner speaks about his new documentary that tells the story of Ron Delsener's life, from a childhood in Queens to a life in the music industry. The film also features interviews with artists whose concerts Delsener helped promote, including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, and more. "Ron Delsener Presents" is in theaters May 30.
2025 Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence discuss their Broadway musical "Just in Time," which explores the life of singer Bobby Darin. Groff stars as Darin, while Lawrence plays singer Connie Francis.
The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan recaps the films and the festival's programming, and talks about how attendees have responded to this year's cinematic works.
Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey.
Ayo Sanderson Wilson discusses the work of the organization Empower The Village, an organization which aims to uplift Black people, businesses and communities. The group will hold its Juneteenth celebration and arts show at the Montclair Arts Museum.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] The novel Long Island Compromise from Taffy Brodesser-Akner is now out in paperback. It follows a very wealthy Long Island family coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping scheme. Brodesser-Akner discusses the book as part last summer's Get Lit with All Of It book club.
In the new novel The Names, a woman named Cora is stuck in an abusive marriage. She has a new baby son, and is faced with three choices. She could name him Gordon after her husband, which is what he wants. She could name him Bear, which is what her daughter wants. Or she could name him Julian, which is what she wants. The book explores three different versions of the future of this family, depending on what name Cora chooses. Author Florence Knapp discusses her novel.
Relationships can create the need for difficult conversations about the different ways that two (or more) partners are aligned (or not). Dr. Orna Guralnik, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst and subject of Showtime’s "Couples Therapy," discusses communicating across perspectives, the value of couples therapy, and the show's return with nine new episodes, now available to stream.
When New York Times culture critic Amanda Hess was pregnant with her first child, she found herself sucked into the internet, comparing her experience to those of other moms online. Her new memoir, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, explores the challenges of becoming a parent at this moment. Hess discusses the book, and parents call in to talk about their own relationship with the internet.
Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of legendary singer and Civil Rights activist Sam Cooke. She has dedicated her career to singing her father's music, hoping to keep it alive for younger generations. She sings some Sam Cooke live in our studio, and discusses her upcoming show at 54 Below, “Carla Cooke: Celebrating Sam Cooke.”
James Bead Award-winning host of The Sporkful and pasta shape inventor Dan Pashman shares tips for stepping up your pasta salad game for the summer. Plus, listeners' call with their pasta salad hot takes.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2024] Country singer Orville Peck continues his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as the Emcee and Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The two discuss stepping into their roles in this Broadway revival through July.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 27, 2025] Earlier this year, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated on the album, to unpack its significance.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 8, 2025] Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star who finds himself caught in an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman in 1980s New York.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 27, 2025] An exhibition at the Queens Museum marks 60 years since the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, and explores its cultural and political legacy. Assistant director of archives and collections Lynn Maliszewski, discusses the new show “A Billion Dollar Dream: The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary,” on view through July 13.
It’s the season for barbecues, backyard parties and other gatherings, and after receiving an invitation, many guests will follow up with the age-old question: “What should I bring?” Food writer and cookbook author Casey Elsass shares recipes and party etiquette advice from his new book What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life.
In his new book The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking, author and chef Meathead shares barbecue recipes, new techniques, and the science behind grilling.
At the age of 56, Paulie Giannone decided to leave his career in corporate I.T. to follow his dream of creating a pizza restaurant. He partnered with his wife, Mary Ann, and launched Paulie Gee's, a Greenpoint pizzeria that has expanded into shops all over the city. And now, they are sharing their beloved recipes with home cooks. Paulie and Mary Ann discuss their new cookbook, Pizza From the Heart: 100 Recipes for Pies, Pasta, Salads, and More.
What is the tastiest chocolate chip cookie in all of New York City? The team at The Infatuation endeavored to find out, conducting a blind taste test of some of the top candidates. Senior editor Sonal Shah and senior staff writer Molly Fitzpatrick discuss their results, and listeners shout out their favorite chocolate chip cookie in the city.
The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf, follows both the public and private life of Ruebens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time. "Pee-wee As Himself" premieres on HBO and Max on May 23.
Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his brand-new album, JIMMY, ahead of his May 22 and May 23 concerts at Pier 17.
This summer, the New York Botanical Garden is inviting you to enjoy the flowers of Van Gogh. In the exhibition, "Van Gogh’s Flowers," the Botanical Garden has brought Van Gogh's paintings to life with flower installations. Joanna Groarke, NYBG’s vice president for exhibitions and programming, speaks more about the show, and previews the "Starry Night evenings" that feature live music and performance art. "Van Gogh’s Flowers" opens to the public on May 24 and runs through October 26.
Artist and activist Tourmaline discusses her new book, Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, which chronicles the life of the transgender activist and icon. Tourmaline will be speaking with Elliot Page at the Barnes and Noble Upper West Side location on May 27.
The Fraunces Tavern was a favored watering hole for those Founding Fathers who lived here in New York before and during the Revolutionary War. The Fraunces Tavern Museum is now celebrating that history with its new exhibit, "Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation." The exhibit contains objects that help tell the story of the American Revolution in NYC, and in the Fraunces Tavern specifically. Scott Dwyer, executive director of the Fraunces Tavern Museum, and collections manager Lisa Goulet, discuss the history, the exhibit and what it means to run a working restaurant in a historical landmark.
The WNBA has never been more packed with stars. The New York Liberty are hoping for another successful season after winning the championship last year, the first in franchise history. Jackie Powell, Liberty beat reporter for the women’s sports website The Next, previews what to expect this year from the team.
Lincoln Center's vice president of artistic programming Jordana Leigh previews their annual Summer For The City series, including mostly free or pay-what-you-can ticketing for events that center global voices and new perspectives.
Little Island's producing artistic director Zak Winokur talks about the summer events and performances being hosted there, including ones centering the works of writer James Baldwin and musician Arthur Russell, and a special presentation of Radiolab Live.
Legal analyst Catherine Christian goes over the latest updates from the sex trafficking and abuse trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, discusses the recent testimony and evidence presented to the jury, and the legal postures that both the prosecution and the defense teams could take.
Maren Morris has spent her career bouncing between country and pop. Her latest album Dreamsicle embraces the latter more than her previous LP, without breaking away from her Nashville roots entirely. Morris joins us for a Listening Party.
The new novel The Doorman follows Chicky Diaz, the titular character working at a high end Manhattan building who becomes ensnared in the web of secrets his residents try to keep. Author Chris Pavone discusses his new thriller, published today. Pavone will be speaking on May 20 at McNally Jackson Seaport.
New York-born artist Lorna Simpson began her career as a photographer, but has recently spent her time painting. Her new solo exhibition at the Met is called "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," which is how she refers to the found images that comprise her more than 30 works on view. The exhibition is open now through November 2.
Puerto Rican artist Candida Alvarez emerged in the New York art scene of the late 1970s, when it was dominated by white men. She talks about her five-decade career, her new gallery show at GRAY, and first large-scale museum survey, "Circle, Point, Hoop," on view at El Museo del Barrio through Sunday, Aug. 3.
Domino Park in Williamsburg has launched a new free four-week performance arts series. it’s called “Sugar, Sugar!” and it launches on June 4th. Annabel Thompson, co-founder of the creative strategy and producing group Public Assembly, and Ellpetha Tsivicos, founder of the production company One Whale’s Tale, preview their events, and discuss their collaboration.
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2024] Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the "Boogie Down" Bronx which just won the Gotham Book Prize. The book, 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 sets the Bronx apart from other boroughs, and we take your calls.
James Beard Award-winning Somali-American chef Hawa Hassan, talks about her new cookbook, Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War. The book features essays and over 75 recipes that explore the intersection of food and survival in geopolitical conflict zones including Yemen, Afghanistan, Liberia and El Salvador.
The annual Loisaida Festival celebrates a Puerto Rican artistic community on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, May 25, and features musicians like artists Jessie Montgomery, Joe Bataan, and Ana Macho, with honors for the late documentarian Marlis Momber. Loisaida Center executive and artistic director Alejandro Epifanio Torres previews the Sunday, May 25 event.
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest took place over the weekend in Switzerland, the country where it all began in 1956. Paul Jordan, whose doctoral thesis about the music competition earned him the nickname "Dr. Eurovision," recaps this year’s performances. Plus, listeners share their favorite songs and artists.
The one man show "The Black Wolfe Tone" looks at the identity of a Black Irishman named Kevin, who is a "guest" at local psychiatric hospital. How did he end up there? The solo role is performed by Kwaku Fortune. "The Black Wolfe Tone" was commissioned through Dublin's Fishamble: The New Play Company and the Irish Rep, which is hosting its world premier.
Theater producer Jeffrey Seller, whose credits include "Rent," "Avenue Q" and "Hamilton," reflects on his early love of theater and the path that led him to Broadway in his new memoir Theater Kid.
African Studies professor and curator Monica Miller discusses The Met’s new exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which explores fashion as a form of identity, distinction, and expression in African American life.
The latest novel from Carl Hiaasen lampoons white supremacy, far-right extremism, dark money, billionaires, and our polarized culture, with Florida as the story's cultural backdrop. Hiaasen discusses the novel, titled Fever Beachahead of a speaking engagement Thursday evening at the Strand.
New York Times reporter Matt Yan discusses his recent piece about the long lines that spring up around establishments in NYC that have recently become popular or gone viral. Plus, listeners talk about what they'll wait for, and how they feel about sharing sidewalk space in their neighborhoods with folks willing to wait.
Now that spring has sprung, you may be seeing more and busier farmer's markets around your neighborhood. Liz Carollo, assistant director of Food Access & Agriculture for GrowNYC, the organization responsible for the city's greenmarkets, will talk about the different markets around the area, and the importance of access to healthy food. Plus, greenmarket customers and merchants share their experiences.
Best known for the "It" film franchise and the satirical superhero series "Gen V," Nicholas Hamilton is also a musician and viral mixologist with a large TikTok following, for whom he crafts cocktails and reviews ready-made drinks. He talks about his new cocktail book, Sipsy-Doozy: 100+ Respectfully Crafted Cocktails for the Home Bartender. On Tuesday, June 3, he will appear at The Up & Up in the West Village for a signing and tasting.
Choreographer Kyle Abraham's first collaboration with the New York City Ballet was in 2018. This month, he premieres his fourth project. It's called "When We Fell," a work he created during the pandemic that was only performed on film because of lockdowns and social distancing. He speaks about performing that piece live, running his own dance company called A.I.M and his style of dance which he describes as a "post-modern gumbo."
Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's University with Alexander Chee.
A new book spotlights the Asian heritage chefs who have served U.S. presidents for more than a century from Navy stewards to Executive White House chefs. It’s titled Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History: Cooking to the President’s Taste. Authors Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang discuss the book and the history.
Ryan Coogler's vampire film "Sinners" has been the runaway film hit of the year so far. Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses her role in the film as Annie, a spiritual healer who is reunited with her ex-lover, Smoke... and later has to fight some vampires. "Sinners" is in theaters now.
Pastry chef and entrepreneur Dominque Ansel shook up the baking world in 2013 when he created the Cronut (a croissant-like confection shaped like a donut) in his Soho bakery. Several cookbooks and international bakery openings later, he once again has created a hybrid of sorts. His new bakery is called Papa D'Amour, and blends Asian and French baking traditions in honor of his half-French, half-Taiwanese family. Ansel discuses the inspirations for his new bakery, and his latest baking book, Life’s Sweetest Moments. He'll also answer baking questions from callers.
As AI technology like ChatGPT continues to advance, more and more college and high school students have begun using the technology to help them with assignments... or to just do it for them. Intelligencer features writer James D. Walsh discusses his new piece, "Everyone is Cheating Their Way Through College." Plus, students and educators share how ChatGPT has changed their relationship with education.
Stand-up comedian Matteo Lane admits he has no business writing a cookbook and yet... Your Pasta Sucks: A "Cookbook," includes 30 recipes, including his "foolproof" homemade pasta, presented with humor. He joins us to discuss the book and his new comedy special, "Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special," streaming on Hulu this Friday.
The new Broadway play "Good Night, and Good Luck" has earned five Tony nominations for its portrayal of the standoff between newscaster Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy. Director David Cromer discusses how he used video technology to help bring this story to life. Plus, actor Glenn Fleshler talks about playing TV producer Fred Friendly.
The new play "John Proctor is the Villain" earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Play and a Best Direction of a Play nomination for director Danya Taymor. Taymor, playwright Kimberly Belflower, and actor Amalia Yoo discuss the show, which follows a group of high school girls in rural Georgia grappling with the ways the Me Too movement has affected their own lives.
When and why did emergency sirens get so loud? These are questions that Ben Naddaf-Hafrey, senior producer for Pushkin Industries, tried to answer in a recent episode of Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionist History" podcast. Naddaf-Hafrey lives opposite a fire station in Brooklyn, which means he is often exposed to the high decibels of an engine's siren. But, as he discovered in his reporting, loud sirens may not be as effective in saving lives as we think. Naddaf-Hafrey discusses what he found and listeners share their experiences with sirens on the streets of New York. Click here to read some of his in-depth reporting on this subject.
Culture writer Niko Stratis discusses her new memoir, The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman, which traces her life from a childhood in the Yukon, her careers as a construction worker and journeyman glazier, her challenges with alcohol, her journey through gender identity, and the transformative power of music.
Local artist Sheree Hovsepian discusses her solo exhibit at Uffner & Liu, "Figure Ground," which displays her latest works, including new bronze sculptures, and her new monograph, which will be released May 28th.
Our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the new novel Audition by Katie Kitamura. The story follows a successful actress struggling through a new play... and the much younger man who suddenly comes into her life. Kitamura discusses the novel ahead of our May 29th Get Lit event.
Click here to borrow your e-copy and to get free tickets to the event!
The Knicks play the fourth game of their playoff series against Boston tonight at Madison Square Garden Monday evening. Sports and culture writer Priya Desai talks about why this particular match up has been so captivating and why New York fans are feeling hopeful. Plus, listeners call in to discuss the series so far, and their predictions for Game 4.
Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel, comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we closed our event with music from Morocco as well. Hear performances from New York-based band Imal Gnawa and conversation with bandleader Atlas Phoenix.
Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel was our April selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, author Sarah Ruhl tells us about the teachers who shaped her, as detailed in her new essay collection, Lessons From My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present. Listeners shout out a teacher who made a big impact on their life.
Author Jessica Slice is a mother, and she is also disabled. She writes about the misconceptions about what disabled parents are capable of, as well as the challenges she faces as a disabled mother, in her new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, and listeners share their experiences.
Travelers looking to save on baggage fees might start with smarter packing. Sally French, NerdWallet writer and co-host of the "Smart Travel" podcast, shares tips on packing, travel points, ID rules, and destination ideas.
Note: This conversation was interrupted by the breaking news that a new pope has been selected. Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago, is the first ever pontiff from the United States. Tune in on Monday when we'll continue our scheduled discussion about sirens.
When and why did emergency sirens get so loud? These are questions that Ben Naddaf-Hafrey, senior producer for Pushkin Industries, tried to answer in a recent episode of Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionist History" podcast. Naddaf-Hafrey lives opposite a fire station in Brooklyn, which means he is often exposed to the high decibels of an engine's siren. But, as he discovered in his reporting, loud sirens may not be as effective in saving lives as we think. Naddaf-Hafrey discusses what he found and listeners share their experiences with sirens on the streets of New York.
Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Tatianna Córdoba, Aline Mayagoitia, and Florencia Cuenca perform songs from the show live in our studio.
Fresh off of their appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Sir Woman joins us for a special live performance in WNYC's Studio Five and to discuss the inspiration behind their new double album, If It All Works Out and If It Doesn’t. The band also has a concert tonight at Racket NYC at 7 p.m.
For thousands of years, humans have loved to play board games, from the advent of chess to Settlers of Catan. What makes board games so special? Author Tim Clare discusses his new book, Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human, and listeners share their favorite board games.
With nicer weather continuing to develop, and the school year approaching its end, many people will be looking for day trips getaways in our area. WNYC and Gothamist transportation reporter Stephen Nessen shares his tips for public transit options to help you plan your trip, and listeners call in to share their favorite day trips.
The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, "Andor" tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy, it stars Stellan Skarsgard as the duplicitous rebel leader. Both Gilroy and Skarsgard discuss the show.
100 years ago this week, the New York Public Library opened a special collection at its 135th Street branch in Harlem called the Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints, now known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. On May 8, the Schomburg Center opens a new exhibition, "100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity." Director Joy Bivins discusses the history of the Center, Arturo Schomburg's legacy, and plans for the centennial celebration.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 19, 2024] Ahead of the proceedings tomorrow in which the leadership of the Catholic Church will elect a new pope, we present our past conversation about the Academy Award-winning film "Conclave," with director Edward Berger and actor Stanley Tucci, who plays an American cardinal up for election.
Why are some families full of exceptionally talented and intelligent siblings? Is it nature, or nurture, or some combination? Susan Dominus, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, discusses her new book The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success. And listeners weigh in on their own experiences and observations.
Two local singer-songwriters whose influences include bossa nova and much more will co-headline Music Hall of Williamsburg tomorrow night. Last week, Mei Semones released her baroque- and j-pop-inflected debut album Animaru. "Post-bossa" guitarist John Roseboro's most recent album Fools was released in late 2024. Semones and Roseboro join us live in the studio to perform a song from each and team up for a special duet.
This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to compete and perform. But this year, in honor of the anniversary, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened applications up to schools around the world, and bands from Australia, Japan, and Spain were selected to participate. To help preview the festival, students from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music big band, selected this year, perform some live numbers in WNYC's studio, including this one called "St. Louis Blues," which did not air during the original conversation.
Jesse Krimes was interested in art at an early age, but got caught up in the criminal justice system in his early 20's. He spent 6 years in prison, including some time in solitary confinement. Since his release, he has pursued his own art career, and worked to help incarcerated people use art as a tool for self-expression and rehabilitation. Now he has his own exhibition at The Met. His solo show is called "Corrections," and runs through July 13. He'll discuss his work and his Brooklyn-based organization, The Center for Art and Advocacy, which provides resources for formerly incarcerated artists.
On Canadian singer-songwriter Bells Larsen's new album, Blurring Time, half the vocals were recorded at the beginning of his transition journey. The other half were recorded after testosterone had brought his voice to a lower register. Larsen blends his two voices in moving harmonies that touch on the passage of time, identity, and relationships others and oneself. He joins us for a Listening Party.
Fifteen years ago, actor Lili Taylor took a sabbatical and spent time at her house in upstate New York. There, in the quiet, she started to listen. As she writes, "I started to hear birds. It was as if I'd switched my studio input from one dimension to Dolby stereo." It changed her perception of the world. In her new book of essays Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing, she writes about her encounters with the natural world, what she has gained by paying attention to her surroundings, and how her connection with nature helps her find peace and calm.
Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the Chilean Civil War.
Isabel will be speaking at Symphony Space on May 6 at 7 pm.
May is National Bike Month, and many riders are thinking about how to make the most of biking in New York City as the weather gets warmer, from scenic routes for a more pleasant commute, to planning weekend riding tips. Organizers Emily Jacobi, Mae Francke and Anna Berlanga from the organization Transportation Alternatives share insights from their work across the boroughs. Plus, listeners share their favorite places to ride.
This year marks the thirtieth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington festival, where high school big bands from around the country are selected to compete and perform. But this year, in honor of the anniversary, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened applications up to schools around the world, and bands from Australia, Japan, and Spain were selected to participate. To help preview the festival, students from the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music big band, selected this year, perform some live numbers in WNYC's studio. Plus, Penelope Smetters-Jacono, director of Bands at Celia Cruz, and Todd Stoll, Jazz at Lincoln Center Vice President of Education, discuss the importance of education in jazz. Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington festival is open to the public May 7-11.
[REBROADCAST FROM Aug 13, 2024] A documentary tells the stories of four young girls preparing for a 'Daddy-Daughter Dance' with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a rehabilitation program in Washington, D.C. "Daughters" was directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, who discuss the film, along with one of the subjects, the program's 'fatherhood coach' Chad Morris.
Celebrated writer Karen Russell discusses her latest novel,The Antidote, which follows members of a Dust Bowl town and the long-kept secrets many of them would prefer to forget.
The nominations for the Tony Awards are out today. We speak with Vulture and New York Magazine's theater critic Jackson McHenry about the surprises, snubs and expected nods.
Psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco, author of the book Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends talks about how to navigate honest conversations with friends from setting boundaries to expressing hurt, and offers advice on handling conflict with care. Listeners share their stories and ask questions about having difficult conversations about friendship.
If you received a wedding invite with a bizarre and confusing dress code recently, you're not alone. According to Bride's Magazine, wedding dress codes are getting wackier. Gabby Rello Duffy, Brides Magazine senior editorial director, discusses this trend, and helps listeners seeking fashion advice for their wedding attendances this year.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2025] In the new novel The Dream Hotel, one woman’s dreams are analyzed by AI, interpreted, and used against her.The novel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration. They claim that her dreams reveal that she is likely about to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. We’ve selected The Dream Hotel as our April Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, and Laila Lalami discusses the novel in a preview conversation ahead of our May 6 event.
To find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel from the New York Public Library, and to snag your free tickets to our Get Lit event, click here.
The Met Gala is coming up, and so is "The Debt Gala," which parodies celebrity culture and Avant Garde fashion to raise money and awareness about the issues surrounding healthcare costs. Debt Gala co-founder Molly Gaebe and comedian, writer and actor Joyelle Nicole Johnson, who got involved through her own experiences with medical debt, discuss the event, and the issue it's meant to highlight.
Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a celebration of joy and positivity in the face of adversity. June joined us for a conversation recently, and recorded an exclusive bonus track in WNYC's studio five. So today, we present Valerie June's cover of Lightnin' Thomas's 'The Life I Used To Live.' June will play The Town Hall on May 6.
It's not just you, cinnamon buns are everywhere in New York City, from chains like Cinnabon to small bakeries that specialize in special flavors like pistachio or blueberry lemon. The Infatuation, a food culture website, recently listed their picks for the best cinnamon buns in the area, and staff writers Willa Moore and Molly Fitzpatrick will share their favorites on the air. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their favorite cinnamon buns.
This National Poetry Month, the WNYC Morning Edition team has been airing some of your submitted poems based on a weekly theme. To close out Poetry Month, producers Amanda Rozon and Verónica Del Valle recap the series, and share some submitted poems.
When cartoonist Harry Bliss lost his dog of 17 years, Penny, he realized in his grief that he wanted to take stock of his life. The result is a new graphic memoir, You Can Never Die, featuring his many illustrations of Penny, journal entries, reflections on his often dysfunctional family and his career.
Bliss will be in conversation with New Yorker cartoon editor Emma Allen at P&T Knitwear on April 30 at 6:30.
Cultural scholar, professor and filmmaker Dr. Stephane Dunn talks about the new film "Sinners," including its on-screen themes about race in the American south, and the behind-the-scenes deal that some in Hollywood are calling 'unprecedented' that allows director and writer Ryan Coogler creative control and ownership over the film. Dunn discusses the film, how its production fits into the history of Black film, and what impact it might have on the industry going forward.
The new documentary "Free for All: The Public Library" tells the story of the librarians who made a simple idea happen. From the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who deal with the constant threat of funding cuts, closures and book bans, directors Lucie Faulknor and Dawn Logsdon discuss their film.
Emmy-winning actor Sarah Snook discusses her athletic turn as 26 different characters in a one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," running now at the Music Box Theater.
As Poetry Month wraps up, poet Traci Brimhall, who is currently serving as the poet laureate of Kansas and the Guggenheim's poet in residence speaks about some of her favorite poems for this moment. Plus, listeners call in with their favorites.
Note: If you are experiencing psychological distress or thoughts of ending your life, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Arianna Rebolini was a successful book blogger, the former book editor at Buzzfeed, and a newly minted debut novelist. But she still couldn't keep her depression at bay. She writes candidly about her struggle with suicidal thoughts in her new book Better: A Memoir About Wanting to Die.
KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold, cathartic sound. Chlo performs live in WNYC’s Studio Five.
As "The Dogist," photographer Elias Weiss Friedman has won over millions of fans with his photos of dogs in New York and around the world. In a new book titled This Dog Will Change Your Life, he shares stories about some of the dogs he's met, and how those interactions have shaped him. He'll talk about his work as The Dogist, discuss the book, and talk with listeners sharing love for their own canine companions. Weiss Friedman will be at the Gramercy Theatre on June 3.
In her new book, The Atlantic writer Sophie Gilbert argues that early 2000s pop culture presented toxic views of women, and was a backlash regression from the progress made in the 1990s. She discusses the book, titled Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves. Plus, listeners share their thoughts on how early 2000s culture shaped them. Gilbert will be speaking at the 92Y on April 30 at 7:30 pm.
One hundred years ago today, an international exhibition opened in Paris called, "“L’Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs.” 16 million people attended the months long show, and the exhibition is credited with launching the famous Art Deco architectural movement that now defines the New York City skyline. Francis Morrone, architectural historian and NYU adjunct instructor, dives deeper into the history of New York Art Deco and listeners share their favorite local Art Deco building.
Musical theater legend Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has seen a resurgence of his work, as creative teams both in New York and London have worked on high profile revivals of his work. Webber discusses the Broadway revival of "Sunset Boulevard," "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," the recently announced "Evita" revival, and his collaboration with director Jamie Lloyd. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about his prolific career.
New York may be known as a concrete jungle, but it's also a fish spawning ground, a migratory bird rest stop, and home to all kinds of life, including flora, fauna and whatever category “dog vomit slime mold” fits into. In their new book Wild NYC: Experience the Amazing Nature in and Around New York City, naturalist and science writer Ryan Mandelbaum profiles some of the species with whom we share our urban environment. The book also describes the city's natural history, and includes suggestions for day trips and excursions that can bring you closer to nature here in the five boroughs.
Vulture critic Nick Quah talks about the most exciting TV shows airing this season, including “Black Mirror,” “The Last of Us,” and “Andor.” Plus, listeners call in about the shows you’re watching this season.
Our series of Poetry Month conversations continues with Robin Walter, whose debut collection Little Mercy was awarded the 2024 Academy of American Poets' First Book Award.
Lately, studies have show that rates of cancer are rising among young people, including colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. But what is behind this rise? We speak with journalist Jamie Ducharme, who wrote a piece titled “The Race to Explain Why More Young Adults Are Getting Cancer” for Time Magazine. Plus Dr. Trisha Pasricha, who writes the Ask the Doctor column for the Washington Post, discusses this story from a doctor's perspective. Plus, listeners share their own experience with cancer at a young age.
Uwade gained a widespread notoriety when Fleet Foxes featured her on their 2020 album Shore. Now she's set to release her debut album Florilegium. The singer-songwriter, who is also currently pursuing a PhD at Stanford, joins us to perform live in studio five.
A new novel, written by a former Hollywood agent, tells the story of three women who rise to the top of the entertainment business in the 1980s. Author Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas talks about Climbing in Heels, which has been optioned for TV.
Morocco's Bab L'Bluz fuses traditional Gnawa with rock and psychadelia. Spin Magazine says their latest album, Swaken, defies the "limits of style and space-time." We catch them in the middle of a U.S. tour and they perform live in our studio.
In the past month, President Donald Trump extended the TikTok ban deadline, Elon Musk sold X (formerly Twitter) to his company xAI, and AI has become a fixture on nearly every major social network. Clare Duffy, a CNN tech writer and host of CNN Audio’s “Terms of Service with Clare Duffy” explains what it all means, and listeners call in with their questions.
These days, photographer Dona Ann McAdams lives on a goat farm in Vermont. But a new exhibit of her work incorporates five decades of her photography from around the world. "Dona Ann McAdams: 'Black | Box'" is on view at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery through June 7. She discusses her practice, explains how her childhood growing up in Ronkonkoma on Long Island informed her interest in photography, and shares stories from her adventures in California and New York, including her gig as the longtime staff photographer of Performance Space 122. Dona will be at Park Avenue Armory on Friday April 25 at 3 pm for a photography show event, and will also be in conversation with poet Eileen Myles at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery on Thursday May 15 at 6:30 pm.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 11, 2024] The lead singer of the hit band MUNA, Katie Gavin has struck out on her own to make her debut solo album, What a Relief. We present her live performances from WNYC's performance studio ahead of her shows this week at Radio City Music Hall and Market Hotel.
The new play "Becoming Eve" is based on the memoir of the same name from Rabbi Abby Chava Stein. It explores her journey from growing up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to coming out as a trans woman. The play stars Tommy Dorfman as Stein. Stein and Dorfman discuss "Becoming Eve," which is running at the New York Theater Workshop through April 27.
Icebox desserts are no-bake or low-bake desserts that assemble quickly and set in the refrigerator. Plus they have a unique history dating to when Americans were modernizing their kitchens and embracing electricity. Bobbie Lloyd is the CEO and chief baking officer at Magnolia Bakery. She joins us to talk about some of the recipes in the new cookbook The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts: Classic and Creative Icebox Desserts with a Magnolia Bakery Twist. She’ll also share how to adapt them, and field listener's calls and questions.
Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding
Banana pudding has been around since the late 1800s, when faster steam ships meant bananas could make their way to US ports. It was first made with sponge cake, but by the 1920s, cake was replaced with vanilla wafers. For this recipe, I use Nabisco Nilla wafers and strongly recommend you don’t make any substitutions to ensure you get the same crave-worthy texture of this iconic dessert.
MAKES 4 to 5 quarts; serves up to 16
INGREDIENTS
PART ONE
- 1 (3.4oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix, preferably Jell-O
- 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¼ cups (300g/10.6oz) ice-cold water
PART TWO
- 3 cups (720g/24oz) heavy cream
ASSEMBLY
- 1 (11oz) box Nilla wafers
- 4 large or 6 small bananas, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
- MAKE PART ONE: Place the pudding mix into a 4-quart bowl and set aside.
- In a 2-quart liquid measuring cup or bowl with a spout, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and water until smooth.
- Slowly pour the liquid into the bowl with the pudding mix while whisking constantly until thoroughly combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula and stir until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes. The pudding can be made ahead up to 24 hours.
- MAKE PART TWO: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, whip the heavy cream on medium speed for 1 minute, until the cream starts to thicken, then increase the speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- With the mixer running on low speed, add the pudding mixture a spoonful at a time. Mix until well blended and no streaks of pudding remain. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
- TO ASSEMBLE: Select either a trifle bowl, a 9 × 13-inch pan, a wide glass bowl with a 4- to 5-quart capacity, or individual bowls.
- If using a trifle bowl, spread one-quarter of the pudding over the bottom of the bowl, then layer with one-third of the cookies and enough banana slices to cover the cookie layer. Repeat the layering twice more. End with a final layer of pudding. Garnish the top with additional vanilla wafer cookies or cookie crumbs.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. The cookies should be tender when poked with a knife. This dessert is best served within 12 hours of assembling.
From The Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts by Bobbie Lloyd. Copyright © 2025 by Magnolia Intellectual Property, LLC. Reprinted by permission of Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
A new exhibition at the Queens Museum marks 60 years since the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, and explores its cultural and political legacy. Assistant Director of Archives and Collections Lynn Maliszewski, discusses the new show “A Billion Dollar Dream: The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary,” on view through July 13.
Josh Rogosin is the engineer responsible for shaping the sound of NPR's “Tiny Desk.” Now, he runs “Global Sound Concerts,” a music series which travels the world, producing videos in the cities and locations that matter to artists. He's also a judge for WNYC's Public Song Project (which you too can join through April 28). Tonight, he'll be at the New York Public Library’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library to lead a free masterclass on recording and mixing. Jenna Li, program manager for NYPL's Studio 40 and Technology Training, also joins us to talk about the the NYPL's recording resources for local musicians.
Paste Magazine calls Valerie June "casually masterful, deceptively mellow." Her latest album Owls, Omens and Oracles is a celebration of joy and positivity in the face of adversity. June performs live in WNYC's studio five, and will play The Town Hall on May 6.
A house without color is a boring one. But it can be difficult and stressful to pick and match the right colors while also avoiding your living room turning into a kindergartner's art project. Laura Perryman, color consultant and author of the new book, The Rainbow Home: Over 200 Ideas and Tips for Adding Color to Your Home, shares strategies to incorporate more color into our interior design, and listeners share their thoughts and questions.
A new show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music explores what it means to be a powerful woman through the lens of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Writer and performer Whitney White discusses her show "Macbeth in Stride," running now at BAM through April 27. Plus, White discusses directing the Broadway musical "The Last Five Years."
National Poetry Month continues with readings from former National Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, and listeners share their favorite poems.
Today is the opening of the Guggenheim's major survey of artist Rashid Johnson, who was born in Chicago in the late 1970s. "Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers," displays almost 90 pieces, including paintings, films, sculptures, and a site-specific installation at the top of the museum's rotunda. Johnson discusses his practice alongside Naomi Beckwith, Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator.
When his grandmother was dying, playwright Joshua Harmon secretly recorded the last conversation he ever had with her. Those recordings have inspired the new off-Broadway play, "We Had A World," starring Andrew Barth Feldman (Joshua), Joanna Gleason (Renee), and Jeanine Serralles (Ellen). Harmon, Feldman, and director Trip Cullman discuss their production, running at the New York City Center Stage II through May 11.
The latest issue of New York Magazine is dedicated to the legends of Broadway including Liza Minelli, Patty Lupone and Andre DeShields. We speak with NY Mag's Editor-in-Chief David Haskell as well as Mark Seliger, photographer who shot the cover subjects--who were photographed in their most famous costumes.
Samhita Mukhopadhyay, author of the book The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning, talks about reclaiming her identity after losing a job that defined her. Listeners call in and share their stories about rebounding after a job loss.
NYC native and indie rock artist Samia releases her new album, Bloodless, on April 25. She joins us for a special preview, and performs songs live in the studio.
A flavorful bite of a beloved family dish can bring us back to our childhoods. But food can help us experience an even farther past. Max Miller, host of the YouTube channel 'Tasting History,' and author of the cookbook Tasting History: Explore the Past through 4,000 Years of Recipes, hunts around historical primary sources for early versions of modern classics, or menus from different chapters of history, from the bean porridge served to competitors in the gladiatorial arena to the upscale menus offered to wealthy travelers on the Titanic or the Hindenburg. Miller talks about his research and why food can help us experience a taste of so many different lives from long ago. Plus, listeners ask about the histories of their favorite dishes and ingredients.
For almost two centuries, New York has used Ward's Island as a space to house its most marginalized residents. Philip T. Yanos, a professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, grew up on the island in the 1970s on the grounds of the Manhattan State Hospital, where his dad worked as a psychiatrist. Yanos has written a new book, Exiles in New York City: Warehousing the Marginalized on Ward's Island, and he discusses his research and listeners who've visited or lived on Ward's Island share their stories.
Author Saratoga Schaefer discusses their latest novel, Serial Killer Support Group, about a woman who infiltrates a group for serial killers to avenge her sister's death.
A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new exhibition "The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910," on view at the Met through July 20.
Death is one of the only sure things about life. Registered nurse and "end of life" specialist Suzanne O'Brien believes we can make that time better. Her book, The Good Death, offers guidance for how caregivers can help their loved ones. It also offers practical advice on how to have a 'good death' so that everyone can be involved.
Writer and director David Cronenberg's new film "The Shrouds" is partly inspired from the grief of losing his wife in recent years. The film follows a grieving businessman named Karsh who invents a way to connect with the dead. Cronenberg discusses, alongside actor Diane Kruger, who stars in the film. "The Shrouds" is in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Friday April 18 and nationwide April 25.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2024] Broadway star Megan Hilty joins us to discuss starring in the Broadway musical,"Death Becomes Her," an adaptation of the beloved Robert Zemeckis film. The show is running now at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, 2024] In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a cabaret star. Mary's husband Abraham gets her acting lessons to keep her from bothering him, which sets off a chain of events which ultimately leads to his own assassination. Following a successful off-Broadway run, the show is now running at the Lyceum Theatre. Director Sam Pinkleton joins us to discuss the Broadway transfer, alongside actor Conrad Ricamora, who stars as Abraham Lincoln.
The cast and creative team from Broadway's "Hell's Kitchen" join us live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Jade Milan, Jessica Vosk, Tank, and Kecia Lewis perform the music of Alicia Keys. Music supervisor Adam Blackstone and music consultant Tom Kitt talk about orchestrating those songs for the Broadway stage. This is a free event, and part of our Listening Party Live series.
Curator Aimee Ng discusses the reopening and renovations of the venerable Frick Collection, including what exhibits to check out. The Frick opens to the public on April 17.
A new cookbook, All I Think About Is Food: A Vegetarian Cookbook That'll Keep the Party Going, provides suggestions for dinner party hosts looking to satisfy all of their guests' hunger needs. Author Mamrie Hart shares a few recipes from her debut cookbook, and listeners share some of their favorite vegetarian dishes.
James Beard award-winning Chef and LA icon Roy Choi is releasing his first cookbook in over a decade. The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life includes Roy's recipes that allow for you to still pursue those, let's say, glutinous cravings, while still maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. Choi discusses the cookbook, his philosophy on home cooking, and reflects on the impact of Kogi BBQ, his popular fusion food truck.
The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" is back for Season 3! The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the dating world and find love. The show's creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden discuss their approach to the series, and to autism representation. "Love on the Spectrum" is streaming now on Netflix.
With the first nights of Passover coming up this weekend, listeners might be thinking about what to cook for their Seder tables. Jake Cohen, the cookbook author behind Jew-ish, and I Could Nosh, shares his tips, tricks and recipes for Passover cooking. Plus, listeners call in with their secrets for spicing up their charoset, or making the most of matzoh brei for the bread-less week ahead.
It may be officially Spring, but the weather outside is still grey and dreary. Want to manifest some sunshine in your life? Try margaritas. Author Caroline Pardilla, digital content editor for Imbibe magazine, has written a new book, Margarita Time: 60+ Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails, Served Up, Over & Blended. She discusses her love of margs, and her tips for making them extra tasty. Plus, listeners share their favorite recipes.
For 40 years, the Whiting Awards have been discovering up-and-coming literary talent, and awarding them with substantial grants. Past recipients include Michael Cunningham, Jonathan Franzen, Hernan Diaz, Ocean Vuong, Michael R. Jackson, Mary Karr, and more. This week, the 40th Annual Whiting Awards handed out grants to a new class of writers. Courtney Hodell, director of literary programs with the Whiting Foundation, discusses her role overseeing the awards, and how the Foundation has become so adept at identifying emerging literary talent.
A new documentary explores the years leading up to John Lennon’s first and only full-length solo concert after The Beatles—a benefit show that raised $1.5 million for children abused at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. Director Kevin MacDonald joins us to discuss the film, “One to One: John & Yoko” which opens in theaters today.
During the pandemic, Debbie Taylor-Kerman made a big decision. She decided to quit her settled career in the commercial art licensing industry to become a full-time artist. Her most recent work is the subject of a new exhibition at Heath Gallery, "More Love Now", on view through May 3. Taylor-Kerman discusses her story, including her childhood in Scotland to arriving to New York in 1991. She will be hosting an Artist Talk at Heath Gallery on April 12 from 2-4pm.
The new novel The Dream Hotel is the first work of speculative fiction from acclaimed author Laila Lalami. It follows a woman named Sarah, who is detained by members of the Risk Assessment Administration, which probes people’s dreams with Artificial Intelligence. They claim that Sarah’s dreams reveal that she is likely to harm her own husband, a man she loves dearly. The Dream Hotel is our April Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, and Laila Lalami discusses the novel in a preview conversation ahead of our May 6 event. To find out how to borrow your e-copy of the novel from the New York Public Library, and to snag your free tickets to our Get Lit event, click here.
Women with autism have been consistently undiagnosed and under-researched. Author Gina Rippon’s new book explores why, and how has this skewed our understanding of what autism is and how it presents. She’ll discuss Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls, and take calls from listeners on the subject.
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb 11, 2025] The Max medical drama "The Pitt" follows Dr. Robby Robinavitch and his hardworking staff working in a Pittsburgh emergency room. Tonight, the finale of Season 1 airs at 9 pm, with a second season on the way. Star and executive producer of "The Pitt," Noah Wyle, joins us to discuss playing Dr. Robby, and returning to a medical drama years after starring in "E.R."
Last week, country singer Orville Peck made his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as the Emcee and Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The two discuss stepping into their roles in this Broadway revival through July.
New York-based artist Amy Sherald is best recognized for her famous portraits of First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. Today is the opening of “Amy Sherald: American Sublime,” the artist's first solo exhibition at a major New York museum. She discusses her practice, the stories of some of her most iconic portraits and the fifty paintings dating back to 2007 that comprise the exhibition, which is on view at the Whitney through August 10.
Each season in New York brings a particular charm, and for many, 'spring' signifies romance and optimism. Poet Vincent Katz has published a new collection, Daffodil: And Other Poems, with meditative poems on the intersections between nature and the Big Apple. As part of our Poetry Month coverage, Katz discusses his writing practice and shares selections from his collection.
For over two centuries, New York City's social dance scene has given rise to trends that have been both popular and controversial, leading to a notorious law that regulated and banned dancing at many nightlife establishments. A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York looks at the history of the city's dance scene, and how the dance floor is often a place where different cultures collide and thrive. Co-curators Sarah Henry and Derrick León Washington discuss the exhibit "Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor," which opens on April 11.
In Kevin Nguyen's latest novel, a series of violent attacks leads the United States government to incarcerate all Vietnamese Americans in various camps throughout the country. The novel, titled My Documents, follows a group of cousins sent to different camps who attempt to figure out how to change their circumstances. Nguyen talks about his book ahead of an April 9 event at Books Are Magic.
For the second week of Poetry Month, Ricardo Maldonado of the Academy of American Poets, will read some of the poems that are resonating with him today, and explain how his organization is celebrating poetry in April. Plus, listeners share their favorite poems.
Ice cream fans in Brooklyn, are likely familiar with Malai in Carroll Gardens, which is known for incorporating South Asian flavors into their ice cream. Founder Pooja Bavishi has written a new cookbook, Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors, and she discusses her story. Plus, listeners share their experience enjoying Malai ice cream and South Asian frozen desserts.
Pooja is hosting a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Party & Book Signing at Malai tomorrow at 6pm.
The new film "Warfare" draws directly on the memories of director Ray Mendoza, an Iraq war veteran and former Navy Seal who was a part of a mission that went very wrong. Co-directed with Alex Garland, "Warfare" presents a dramatized version of that mission. Mendoza and Garland discuss the film, which is in theaters April 11.
In the new FX series "Dying for Sex," a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer decides to end her marriage to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The series stars Michelle Williams as Molly and Jenny Slate as her friend Nikki. The show is based on a podcast of the same name by Nikki Boyer. Slate and the series co-creator, writer, and executive producer Kim Rosenstock discuss the series, which is streaming now on FX on Hulu.
A new romantic comedy, based on the play by Madhuri Shekar, follows an introverted doctor, Naveen, who invites his white orphan artist boyfriend, Jay, home to meet his traditional East Indian family. Actors Karan Soni, who plays Naveen, and Zarna Garg, who plays Naveen's mother join us alongside director Roshan Sethi to discuss "A Nice Indian Boy," which opened in theaters this weekend.
In the new novel Counting Backwards, a woman named Addie becomes concerned when her devoted husband, Leo, starts having vivid hallucinations. When he is eventually diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, her world, and their marriage, is turned upside down. The novel is based on author Binnie Kirshenbaum's own experiences with her husband. Kirshenbaum discusses the novel.
Solo restaurant reservations are on the rise, even if many restaurants still limit a reservation to a table for two or more. Priya Krishna, reporter and video host for The New York Times food section and NYT Cooking, looked into why there is such a stigma when it comes to eating out alone. Krishna discusses her reporting and listeners share their favorite spots to dine solo.
The finale for ‘The White Lotus' season 3 aired over the weekend. Actor Carrie Coon plays Laurie Duffy, a corporate lawyer from New York getting over her recent divorce on a girls' getaway. Coon discusses the show's third season, and how Laurie's friendships were strained by their trip to Thailand.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains a somewhat elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. For this weekend podcast special, we present the entirety of our 3-part conversation with Morrison.
A new play from Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs Jenkins follows the family of an aging Civil Rights icon named Solomon Jasper, a famous activist, preacher, and the patriarch of the Solomon family. But Solomon has some secrets, and so does his son, Nazareth, played by Jon Michael Hill. When Nazareth comes home to celebrate his mom's birthday, all of these secrets threaten to come to the surface. Jacobs Jenkins, Lennix, and Hill discuss "Purpose," which is running at the Helen Hayes Theater through July 6.
New York Times reporter Steven Kurutz talks about his recent article, “The Gen X Career Meltdown,” and discusses how his generation has felt the pressures of changing technologies and office cultures in the workplace, and how they have adapted to those changes. Plus, Gen-X listeners share their experiences with big career shifts.
Indie rock back The Ophelias perform live from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Today they release the album Spring Grove and kick off a tour, with a Brooklyn show this Saturday. Lead singer and guitarist Spencer Peppet talks about the group and its music.
Hear highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We spent the month reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett, a novel about a New York City asylum lawyer grappling with the events that led him to become estranged from his mother. Missed the event? Click here to watch in full!
Shauna Moore, director of horticulture for Brooklyn Botanic Garden, explains how to get the most out of spring’s bloom in your garden, and discusses the new requirements and best practices around NYC’s new composting requirements.
Kenny Leon's production of "Othello" is now on Broadway, starring Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as the scheming Iago. Opposite these two men is Molly Osborne, who plays Othello's wife Desdemona, the focus of Iago's plot. She discusses the role and the production, which is running through June 8.
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb.24, 2025] The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah Flood as Lizzie, a woman who, to better understand her mother's past, embodies her mother to witness how she started a consciousness raising group with other women in her Ohio community. One of those women is Celeste, played by Kristolyn Lloyd, a Radcliffe-educated student who has her own thoughts on what it means to achieve liberation. Wohl, Flood, and Lloyd discuss the show, running now at the Laura Pels Theatre through April 6.
Actor Michael Shannon has made his feature film directorial debut with the new movie "Eric LaRue." The film follows Janice, the mother of a teenage boy who has shot and killed three of his classmates. Janice is struggling with her grief, and with her husband's newfound faith in the wake of this tragedy. Shannon, writer Brett Neveu and Judy Greer, who plays Janice, discuss "Eric LaRue," in theaters Friday April 4.
In the new movie "The Ballad of Wallis Island," an eccentric lottery winner living on an island plots to get his favorite indie duo back together for a private concert. Tim Key plays Charles, the lottery winner, and Tom Basden plays Herb McGweyer, one half of the duo. Key and Basden discuss writing and starring in the film, alongside director James Griffiths. "The Ballad of Wallis Island" is in select theaters now.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains an elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we discuss Lorne Michaels as a manager, a casting agent, and a successful showrunner.
After years covering entertainment for Vanity Fair, Josh Duboff began writing his debut novel, Early Thirties, in 2019 as a way to reflect on his own journey as an ambitious 20-something in New York City.
East Harlem-born Puerto Rican poet Willie Perdomo, the former State Poet of New York, is curating poets.org’s National Poetry Month series, consisting of one newly published poem per day from a contemporary poet. Perdomo will discuss the series, and the purpose of National Poetry Month. Plus, listeners share their favorite works of poetry, particularly works they lean on through uncertain times.
The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" has been a sensation on London’s West End, and now the comedy has landed on Broadway. The show is based on the true story of a daring and implausible British intelligence mission to trick the German forces. David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoe Roberts, who co-wrote and star in the musical, discuss bringing the show to the U.S.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 16, 2025] The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his new album, he teams up with a legend of a previous generation: No ID. Saba talks about his new collaborative album, From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID, which was recently released.
Twelve years ago, author Eamon Dolan cut ties with his mother, a decision that became the subject of his New York Times op-ed on estrangement and his new book, The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement. Dolan discusses his experience and research on family estrangement, and listeners share their experiences with difficult family members.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. So for this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains an elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we learn how Michaels created Saturday Night Live.
As part of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production, several of the audio engineers who make WNYC sound great share their experiences in the audio broadcast industry. Hear Julianna Fonda, Liora Noam Kravitz, Irene Trudel, Shayna Sengstock, Jennifer Munson and Amber Bruce explain their roles, and what drives their work.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of his power and influence in the industry, Michaels remains a somewhat elusive figure. Writer Susan Morrison attempts to get to the man behind the image in her new biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. In today's installment, we learn about Michaels's early days in Canada, and how he first fell in love with comedy.
A 1987 series called "Eyes On The Prize" explored the contours of civil rights struggles in the U.S., including segregation and the voting rights. A new installment, called "Eyes on the Prize III" explores movements for racial justice from 1977 to 2015. Executive producer Dawn Porter and filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir discuss the film series, which is now streaming on MAX.
In 1966 the Mayor's Office of Film was established to try and encourage local filmmaking, in the hopes that it might help boost the economy. What resulted were films that presented a raw and unfiltered version of the city on the edge of crisis. Starting April 1, the Criterion Channel will feature a collection of films under the headline "Fun City: NYC Woos Hollywood, Flirts with Disaster," featuring films like "Dog Day Afternoon," "Cotton Comes to Harlem," "The Panic in Needle Park," and more. Writer and film critic J. Hoberman, who served as a film critic for the Village Voice and curated the Criterion series, discusses this period of film history. Hoberman’s forthcoming book is called The 1960s New York Avant-Garde: Primal Happenings, Underground Movies, Radical Pop.
Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews is responsible for most of the cast portraits featured each week on Saturday Night Live. She shares her approach to capturing stills of the comedians, including how concepts like ‘comedic timing’ translate to still photography, and discusses her new book The Art of the SNL Portrait.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 10, 2025] Lauren Christy co-founded the writing/production trio The Matrix, whose work on Avril Lavigne's debut album earned the group their Producer Of The Year Grammy nominations. Christy is the first of only three women nominated for POTY in the 21st century. Christy is featured in today's installment of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career as part of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production. Plus, Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums, shares some tales from the studio.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 3, 2025] The Grammys have never awarded a woman Producer of the Year and only a handful have ever been nominated. Alissia was nominated this year, making her only the third woman in the 21st century to make the shortlist. To kick off our series, Alissia talks about her approach to producing music. She is featured in today's installment of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Singer, pianist and producer Patrice Rushen holds the distinction of being the first woman musical director of the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards. A producer of her own releases, she's also worked with many other artists, notably producing Sheena Easton's jazz standards album No Strings.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2025] In 2016, DJ and producer TOKiMONSTA underwent two brain surgeries for Moyamoya disease, after which she had to relearn how to speak and hear music. In 2019, she became the first Asian-American woman nominated for Best Dance / Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards. Her new album is called Eternal Reverie. She joins us for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."
This year marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, whose novels have been beloved, riffed on, and adapted for centuries. We discuss her work and legacy with Helen Fielding, whose book Bridget Jones’s Diary drew direct inspiration from Austen, and with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan. Listeners also share their thoughts on the beloved author.
MoMA has just opened a major retrospective of artist Jack Whitten. “Jack Whitten: The Messenger” features more than 175 works spanning the 1960s to the 2010s. Whitten, who died in 2018, was known for his bold abstraction and deep exploration of materiality. MoMA Curator Michelle Kuo and Whitten’s daughter and archive steward Mirsini Amidon discuss the show, on view through August 2.
A new film chronicles the life of folk legend Janis Ian — from jamming in '60s Greenwich Village and rising to fame in the '70s, to facing financial struggles in the '80s, coming out in the '90s, and her recent advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Ian joins us alongside director Varda Bar-Kar to discuss “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence,” which hits theaters this Friday.
This conversation is guest hosted by Tiffany Hansen.
The new documentary “Thank You Very Much” takes a look at the life of groundbreaking comedian and performer Andy Kaufman, a man whose work has always defied expectations. Director Alex Braverman discusses the film, which includes rarely-seen footage of Kaufman and opens in theaters tomorrow.
This conversation is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hansen.
Tomorrow is Opening Day for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Kaitlyn Tiffany, staff writer at The Atlantic, is a big baseball fan, but she's increasingly wondered about why there aren't more opportunities for women to play the game. She discusses her recent article, “Why Aren't Women Allowed to Play Baseball?” and female listeners share their experiences on efforts to play and navigating being a female fan of America's pastime.
Trina Shoemaker is a multiple-Grammy-winning engineer and producer. Her work on Sheryl Crow's The Globe Sessions made her the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Her credits range from Tanya Tucker to Queens of the Stone Age, to new music releases from Julien Baker and Torres. She discusses her career in today's instalment of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 23, 2024] Best-selling author Amor Towles, has a short story collection, Table For Two, featuring six stories he wrote in New York set during the turn of the millennium. The book also includes a novella following Evelyn Ross, a character from Towles' first novel, Rules of Civility, as she travels to 1930s Los Angeles to try and make it in Hollywood. Table For Two will be out in paperback next month.
Kirkus Reviews says Colum McCann's latest novel, Twist, is "another astounding novel from a fiction master." The story follows an Irish writer who is a assigned a story about the people who repair the underwater cables that help transmit information around the globe. Soon, the writer finds himself more embedded in the lives of these people than he ever imagined. McCann discusses the novel ahead of his event Wednesday evening at St. Joseph's with Phil Klay.
A new sci-fi thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen is set in the not-so-distant future, where a couple hoping to have a child must undergo a seven-day evaluation to determine their fitness as parents. Olsen joins us to discuss her role as a prospective mother in “The Assessment,” now in theaters.
This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A new exhibition at Poster House explores the history of nuclear technology, showcasing both advocacy and opposition from the 20th century. Chief Curator Angelina Lippert and independent curator Tim Medland discuss the show, “Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace,” on view through Sunday, September 7.
This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Emily Lazar is a locally based audio engineer who became the first woman to win Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) at the 2016 Grammys for her work on Beck’s Colors. She is also the founder of the nonprofit We Are Moving the Needle, which supports female recording industry professionals, audio engineers and producers, and founder of the NYC-based company, The Lodge. Lazar discusses her work in today’s installment of our Women’s History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Whether it's for health or environmental reasons, more people are trying to cut down on their meat intake — but it can be hard to give it up entirely. The new cookbook Mostly Meatless: Green Up Your Plate Without Totally Ditching the Meat includes recipes that make vegetables and grains the star of the show — while giving meat an occasional cameo. Dan Souza of America’s Test Kitchen shares recipes and techniques.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Almost Beefless Beef Stew
Serves 4 to 6
Total Time: 2 hours
Why This Recipe Works
The hallmark of an excellent beef stew is exceedingly tender meat swimming in a deeply savory broth. This is usually achieved by using a large cut of meat, so we wondered if there could, or should, be space for such a dish in a book that aims to reduce meat consumption. Early tests seemed to confirm our skepticism—until we tried blade steaks, which consistently turned tender and were convenient to buy in small amounts. The chunks distributed plenty of richness to our medley of vegetables: potatoes, carrots, peas, and pearl onions. However, our glossy sauce seriously lacked beefiness. To rectify this, we turned to ingredients adept at building up tasty browning. Garlic, anchovies, and tomato paste created a flavor-rich base for our stew. We also added a pound of mushrooms, taking care to drive away moisture to concentrate their flavor. Our final recipe had over 4 pounds of veggies and under a pound of meat, yet every bite brimmed with beefy flavor. Use extra small Yukon Gold or red potatoes measuring less than 1 inch in diameter. You can substitute Yukon Gold or red potatoes that are 1 to 2 inches in diameter; just be sure to halve them before adding to the stew in step 4.
Ingredients
- 2 (6- to 8‑ounce) blade steaks, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed and cut into 1½‑inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved if small or quartered if large or medium
- ¾ teaspoon table salt, divided
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 anchovy fillets, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine, divided
- 2½ cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 pound extra-small potatoes
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias
- 1½ cups frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Pat beef dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes; transfer to bowl.
- Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt to fat left in pot and cook, covered, over medium-high heat until mushrooms have released their liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and cook until mushrooms are well browned, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer mushrooms to bowl with beef.
- Add onion, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt to now-empty pot and cook until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and anchovies and cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste is slightly darkened, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until no dry flour remains, about 30 seconds.
- Slowly add 1 cup wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in broth, potatoes, and beef-mushroom mixture and any accumulated juices. Bring to simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook for 1 hour.
- Remove pot from oven. Stir in carrots and pearl onions and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom of pot, until carrots are tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Stir in peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons wine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Stew can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
It’s that period of time in which millions of people try to balance their work lives with... surreptitiously watching hours of live basketball. Yes, it's March Madness, and even people who don't normally care about college sports are obsessed with their brackets. Sports reporter Priya Desai explains why it's having a cultural moment — and we want to know how you got into it.
This segment is guest hosted by David Furst*.
The new musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is now on Broadway after an acclaimed off-Broadway run. The show follows a group of Cuban musicians coming together to record the now-famous 1997 album Buena Vista Social Club. Marco Ramirez wrote the book for the musical, and Natalie Venetia Belcon stars as Omara, a vocalist convinced to come out of retirement to work on the album. Ramirez and Belcon discuss the production, which is running now at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.
This segment is guest hosted by David Furst*.
Ariel Loh is a locally based producer and mixing/mastering engineer. At the beginning of 2025, she became the first openly trans Asian-American woman to win a Grammy for her work on the track "Deliver" She joins us for another installment of our Women’s History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production.
This segment is guest hosted by David Furst*.
After years of waiting, the wild rollercoaster ride that is "Severance" just aired its second season finale. Erin Qualey, a freelance writer and licensed therapist, has been recapping each episode of the season for Vulture. She analyzes the finale with us, and listeners share their theories, thoughts, and predictions for season three.
This segment is guest hosted by David Furst*.
Spring has sprung, and as we turn the page on another season, we'll explore some of the best new forthcoming and recently released books. All Of It Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her most anticipated new reads this winter. Plus, we take listeners' book recommendations.
This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Often on Fridays, we invite listeners to share like to hear what they're doing over the weekend. On this first weekend of Spring, listeners shout-out their weekend plans. Plus, producer Luke Green previews his weekend, including watching the NCAA March Madness tournaments and organizing a Team All Of It bracket pool.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Audio engineer Karrie Keyes started her career at 18 years old and has worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and many more artists. She discusses her collaborative work, and also her organization SoundGirls, a non-profit amplifying women in the music industry, for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."
This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
We speak to Nicholas Quah, critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The story follows a 13 year old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate and is told from different perspectives, including the cops, the family, the friends and mental health professionals. Each of the 4 episodes is shot in one take, giving it the feel of a play.
This conversation is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Tony-winning actor LaChanze makes her directorial debut with a new revival of "Wine in the Wilderness," an Alice Childress play set in the midst of 1964 riot in Harlem. Grantham Coleman stars as Bill, an artist who is working on a triptych on Black womanhood. His final model is Tomorrow Marie, played by Olivia Washington. And soon their meeting will be about much more than art. Coleman, and Washington discuss "Wine in the Wilderness," running at the Classic Stage Company through April 13.
In February, The Altons, a Southern California-based band, released their debut album on Daptone Records, Heartache in Room 14. Vocalists and front-persons Adriana Flores and Bryan Ponce discuss the story of their group, and we listen to some tracks for an All Of It Listening Party. The Altons play tonight at Racket NYC at 8pm.
Calvin Eng is the Brooklyn-born chef and founder of Bonnie's, a popular Cantonese-American restaurant in Williamsburg that opened in 2021. The restaurant blends Eng's Cantonese background and American upbringing with dishes like Italian combo fried rice and clam chowder jook. Eng has written a new cookbook, Salt Sugar MSG, with recipes inspired by what he serves at his restaurant, and background into why he named his restaurant after his mother, Bonnie. Eng tells us more about his story.
Musician, composer and producer Terri Lyne Carrington talks about her career and approach to music as part of the Women's History Month series Equalizers: Women In Music Production.
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 20, 2025] The married musical duo The War And Treaty centers the complexities of love in their music, and even dropped their latest album Plus One on Valentine’s Day. Tanya Trotter and Michael Trotter share some live performances from our studio. They will be performing at Irving Plaza on April 8.
WNYC and Theater of War Productions have teamed up for a series of live readings and discussion series bring actors together with journalists to bring important and complex reporting to life. This month, the series features a December 2023 article from The Atlantic by Rebecca Johns called A Diet Writer’s Regrets, which reflects on weight loss, social pressure, and the unintended consequences of diet culture. On March 22, WNYC will air a recording of the live event, in which actor Hope Davis performs a reading of the article, followed by a conversation with Johns and Theater of War Artistic Director Bryan Doerries, who discuss the series, and its latest installment.
This week, jazz trumpeter Theo Croker takes the stage at SMOKE Jazz Club from Wednesday, March 19, through Sunday, March 23, for a special preview of his upcoming album. He stopped by WNYC's studios for a live performance and a conversation about Dream Manifest, set for release in June 2025. You can hear the full conversation and more music from our conversation on Tuesday. Today, we present a bonus track.
The J-pop duo YOASOBI have earned fans around the world, sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall, and played at Lollapalooza and Coachella. The J-Pop duo's lead singer Ikura performs an exclusive set in our studio, featuring acoustic versions of their hit songs.
The new Peacock series, "Long Bright River," is based on the best selling novel by Liz Moore and is set in an Philadelphia area known for high opioid rates. It tells the story of an awkward cop, played by Amanda Seyfried, investigating the deaths of known prostitutes in the area while also searching for her own sister, also an addict. Seyfriend joins along with showrunner Nikki Toscano to discuss making the series.
In 2016, DJ and producer TOKiMONSTA underwent two brain surgeries for Moyamoya disease, after which she had to relearn how to speak and hear music. In 2019, she became the first Asian-American woman nominated for Best Dance / Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards. Her new album is called Eternal Reverie. She joins us for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."
This week, jazz trumpeter Theo Croker takes the stage at SMOKE Jazz Club from Wednesday, March 19, through Sunday, March 23, for a special preview of his upcoming album. But first, he stops by for a live performance and a conversation about Dream Manifest, set for release in June 2025.
In a new film, stand-up comedian and actor John Leguizamo plays a man who finds himself in an unlikely friendship with a young woman searching for her estranged father on Facebook. The two of them just happen to have the same name, Bob Trevino! Leguizamo and writer-director Tracie Laymon, who partly based the film on her own experience, joins us to discuss "Bob Trevino Likes It" which opens in theaters this Friday, March 21.
The "phone eats first" trend is about cooking or ordering your food with an eye toward a visual presentation worth sharing on social media. Author Allyson Reedy has written a new cookbook, The Phone Eats First Cookbook: 50 of Social Media's Best Recipes to Feed Your Feed...and Then Yourself, all about the most viral recipes. Reedy discusses how Instagram and TikTok have changed our food culture and listeners share their favorite recipes that they first saw online.
BIRRIA TACOS
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Serves 6
It was the Instagram post heard ’round the world in 2018, when an L.A. influencer posted a picture of his dinner from a neighborhood quesabirria taco truck. Almost instantly, influencers were scouring their own ’hoods for birria tacos, clamoring for that perfect shot of glistening, griddled tacos being dunked into Styrofoam cups full of dark pools of chile-infused goodness. Talk about gussying up #tacotuesday. Demand skyrocketed, with influencers piquing our interest for a dish that, prior to 2018, was barely known to most outside of Mexico.
Birria tacos started popping up on Mexican restaurant menus across the country, and food bloggers began posting recipes for DIY tacos and
Frankenfoods like birria ramen. This recipe slow simmers dried guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles with garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin to out-birria the rest.
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PHOTO TIP: With brownish foods like tacos, add pops of color with onion, cilantro, and lime 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 6 cloves garlic
- 5 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 5 dried chiles de arbol, stems and seeds removed
- 4 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 4 bay leaves
- ½ medium white onion
- ½ carrot
- 1 tablespoon beef or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 yellow corn tortillas
- 3 cups grated Chihuahua, Oaxaca, or Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges for serving
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beef, garlic, chiles,
bay leaves, onion, carrot, and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over
medium heat, then simmer for 30 minutes. - With a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the garlic, chiles, bay
leaves, onion, and carrot and place in a blender. Add about ½ cup
of cooking liquid and puree. Add the broth, oregano, cumin, sugar,
and salt and blend until thoroughly combined. Strain through a
fine-mesh sieve back into the pot with the beef and the remaining
cooking liquid. - Stir to combine, cover, and cook over low heat until the beef
shreds with a fork, about 3 hours. - Transfer the beef to a cutting board, allow to cool slightly, and
shred it with two forks. - To make the tacos, heat a cast-iron griddle or skillet over
medium-low heat. Dip a corn tortilla halfway into the broth in the
pot. Place on the griddle and top with ¼ cup cheese and about
½ cup shredded meat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of broth to the
griddle, fold the taco, and cook until the cheese melts and the meat
sizzles. You can make several tacos at a time. - When ready to serve, ladle broth into small individual bowls for
dipping and top the broth and the tacos with chopped onion and
cilantro. Serve with lime halves on the side.
Actor Brian Tyree Henry discusses his starring role in the new series "Dope Thief." The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences. "Dope Thief" airs on Apple TV + on Fridays.
Singer, pianist and producer Patrice Rushen holds the distinction of being the first woman musical director of the Grammy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards. A producer of her own releases, she's also worked with many other artists, notably producing Sheena Easton's jazz standards albumNo Strings. Rushen joins us for another installment of "Equalizers: Women in Music Production."
Consuelo Kanaga was one of the first women to be hired as a staff photojournalist for a major American newspaper. She used her camera to document social issues such as racial injustice, urban poverty, and labor rights, particularly in Black communities. However, the The Brooklyn Museum – which owns the most extensive collection of her photographs – argues her work is still overlooked. A new exhibition, “Consuelo Kanaga: Catch the Spirit,” sheds light on Kanaga's legacy. Co-curators Pauline Vermare and Drew Sawyer discuss the show, on view at the Brooklyn Museum through August 3.
When comedian Phil Hanley hit the first grade, he started to realize that while his classmates were learning to read, he couldn't seem to make any progress. That was the start of a lifelong journey with dyslexia, which caused Hanley to struggle in school, only to find success as a male model and now as a comedian. Hanley discusses his memoir Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith.
Composer Hans Zimmer has contributed scores to films such as “Dune,” “Gladiator” and “Inception.” He now has his own film: “Hans Zimmer and Friends: A Diamond in the Desert.” Part concert film, part documentary, it features Zimmer performing his most famous works, and commentary from colleagues such as Christopher Nolan and music industry stars like Billie Eilish and Pharrell. Hans joins us in studio to discuss.
Season Three of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus" is set in Thailand, and follows a group of privileged vacationers at a wellness resort and spa. One of those guests, Timothy Ratliffe, seems to be facing a serious impending legal issue. Actor Jason Isaacs, who plays Timothy on the show, joins us to discuss Season Three, and the mysteries of his character.
Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney rose to fame through her series documenting her gender transition on TikTok. But along with love from many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the videos attracted hate and transphobia. Mulvaney found herself embroiled in a national controversy after her turn as a spokesperson for Bud Light led some to declare a boycott of Bud Light's products. Now, Mulvaney is chronicling her journey into womanhood and national fame in her new memoir, Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer.
This week All Of It is reflecting on the five year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 quarantine. We finish with the stories of New York's essential workers, compiled in a new book from Manhattan borough historian Robert W. Snyder, When the City Stopped: Stories from New York's Essential Workers. Snyder discusses what he learned from collecting personal accounts from the city's workers who were on the front lines.
On the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic, we look at how it shaped the world we know today. Did you take up a new hobby, find a passion, meet your soulmate or just learn something about yourself? What lessons or what growth did you experience? We speak with writer and comedian Josh Gondelman and take listener calls.
In 1983, artist and DJ Michael Stewart was beaten and choked by New York City Transit Authority police after allegedly spray painting in the 14th Street subway station. After 13 days in a coma, he died in Bellevue Hospital. The new book from writer Elon Green seeks to share more about Stewart's life in New York, and explores the aftermath of his brutal death. The book is called The Man Nobody Killed: Life, Death, and Art in Michael Stewart's New York.
4 Non Blondes vocalist and Songwriters Hall of Famer Linda Perry is one of a handful of women nominated for the Grammy for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical which has never been awarded to a woman. Perry is also the co-founder of EqualizeHer, an organization aimed at addressing gender inequality in the music industry. She joins us for another installment of our March series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production.
Note: There were audio issues at the beginning of this conversation, which were resolved by the 5 minute mark.
The Hulu series “Paradise” follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president’s murder. Emmy-winner Julianne Nicholson plays the world’s wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra’ Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show.
Our March Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the novel Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett. The story follows an NYC-based asylum lawyer who is forced to confront a violent night from his past that left him estranged from his mother for 20 years. Haslett joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our April 2nd Get Lit event. Click here to borrow the book and grab your free tickets!
[REBROADCAST FROM Sep 18, 2024] Writer Sandy Frazier spent fifteen years walking around the Bronx, getting to know the borough, its history, and its people. His book based on those walks is called, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York’s Greatest Borough, which is a finalist for the 2025 Gotham Book Prize.
Everyone needs to give a speech at some point in their life, and every speech can benefit from some humor. But trying to write a funny speech is a dangerous game. Veteran comedy writers Carol Leifer ("Seinfeld," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Hacks") and Rick Mitchell ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show") have written a new book, How to Write a Funny Speech: for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place. They discuss the ins and outs of comedy in speeches, and how to strike the right balance.
Actors Christian Slater, Calista Flockhart, and Cooper Hoffman discuss playing members of the Tate family in the current revival of the 1977 Sam Shepard play "Curse of the Starving Class." Slater plays Weston Tate, a destructive alcoholic. Flockhart plays his wife, Ella, who is hoping to sell the family's property to make ends meet. Hoffman plays their son, Wesley, who is left to pick up the pieces. "Curse of the Starving Class" runs at the Pershing Square Signature Center through April 6.
On the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic, we reflect on how the crisis shaped the world we know today. We speak with New York Times writer Jessica Grose about the virus' impact on workplaces and attitudes about essential work and the value of labor. Plus, listeners call in to share how their work lives have changed as a result of the pandemic.
On the 5th anniversary of the COVID pandemic, we look at how it shaped the world we know today. Vox writer Allie Volpe talks about how the virus affected relationships from dating to friendships. Plus, listeners share how their relationships changed throughout the crisis.
Carla Fernandez lost her father to cancer the same year she turned 21, and subsequently hosted a dinner party for some friends who’d also experienced loss at a young age. This gathering launched a global community and support group for those navigating grief, from which she has learned the lessons distilled in her new book, Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss.
Eric Adjepong is a Ghanaian-American, native New Yorker, "Top Chef" finalist, and author of the new cookbook, Ghana to the World. He talks about the unique flavors and traditions of Ghanaian cuisine, and how to make, among other dishes, the perfect jollof rice.
Musician and producer Paula Cole won Best New Artist at the Grammys in 1998, and that year, was nominated in the rest of the “Big Four” categories (Best Album, Song and Record of the Year). She also made history as the first woman nominated for Producer of the Year without a male collaborator. Cole talks about her career and approach to music as part of the Women's History Month series Equalizers: Women In Music Production.
A new memoir from Amazon’s principal accessibility researcher and MacArthur fellow Joshua Miele recounts how the acid attack that blinded and scarred him as a child led to a career at the intersection of design, technology, and accessibility. Miele talks about his life, his work and his book Connecting Dots: A Blind Life.
Five years ago this month, the pandemic arrived in New York. The city declared a state of emergency, and began a series of shutdowns. We'll mark this anniversary on the show all week long, and today we want to know: what are your memories of the start of the shutdown? WNYC/Gothamist reporter Arun Venugopal talks about his experiences reporting during this time, and listeners call in to reflect on the beginning of the pandemic.
Lauren Christy co-founded the writing/production trio The Matrix, whose work on Avril Lavigne's debut album earned the group their Producer Of The Year Grammy nominations. Christy is the first of only three women nominated for POTY in the 21st century. Christy is featured in today's installment of the Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women In Music Production.
We set our clocks forward over the weekend for Daylight Saving Time, affecting our circadian rhythms. Lynne Peeples, scientist and author of the book, The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms, talks about ways to improve sleep by understanding our bodies and environment.
Grammy award-winning vocalist and producer Bilal and Grammy-winning jazz bassist esperanza spalding shared the stage at our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event for a one-of-a-kind collaborative performance.
Imani Perry discusses her new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, which looks at Black American history by examining the significance of the color blue. Perry discussed the book at our sold-out February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We present these highlights.
In the new film "Eephus," a recreational baseball league in Massachusetts comes together to play one last game before their baseball diamond is razed to make room for a new school. Writer and director Carson Lund talks about the film, which is in select NYC theaters (IFC Center, and Film at Lincoln Center) today.
Before the 1985 Grammy Awards, no women had ever been nominated for Producer of the Year. Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman became the first as part of Prince and the Revolution, though still no woman has ever won the award. Wendy & Lisa discuss their career as part of our series Equalizers: Women in Music Production. Plus, Susan Rogers, a veteran audio engineer who worked for years with Prince and on a number of Wendy & Lisa's albums, will share some tales from the studio.
Musician and photographer Julian Lennon new exhibition, “Reminiscence” explores themes such as humanity, nature, and interconnectedness. The show opens today, and will be showing at Fremin Gallery through Sunday, April 6th.
Actor Betty Gilpin talks about taking over for Cole Escola as the lead of the hit Broadway farce “Oh, Mary!” which follows the exploits of Mary Todd Lincoln, left alone in the White House to dream of being a cabaret performer, while her husband Abe is away tending to the men on the front lines of the Civil War.
The new novel Mutual Interestis set in New York City during the Gilded Age. Author Olivia Wolfgang-Smith discusses the story, which follows three queer soap manufacturers who re-think society’s ideas of “partnership” around their own romantic and business interests.
Based on Tony Hillerman's novels, the AMC thriller series "Dark Winds" returns March 9 with its third season, in which Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and his loyal deputy Bernadette investigate a case of two missing boys and a possible human trafficking operation. Zahn McClarnon, who stars as Leaphorn alongside Jessica Matten as Bernadette and Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, preview the show’s upcoming season, and discuss what it means to be a part of the series’s largely Native American cast.
Over the past decade, the Brooklyn Public Library has hosted a late-night event that’s part-performance and part-pop-up third space. Night At The Library, which will run at BPL’s main branch at 10 Grand Army Plz from 7 p.m. Saturday night to 2 a.m. According to the event’s website, this year’s theme is “The Sky Above Brooklyn –The Philosophy of the Sublime,” through which organizers aim to demonstrate that “the reality we experience is only a small part of a much bigger picture.” Adwoa Adusei, manager of BPL’s Library for Arts and Culture, explains how the evening’s programs will speak to that theme.
In their 15 years on the scene, Spotify has reshaped the way that people listen to music. A new book explores what the streaming company did to get so powerful, and how it is continuing to alter the music landscape, often in ways that disadvantage the artists it claims to support. Journalist Liz Pelly discusses the reporting from her book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.
Liz Pelly will be in conversation with WNYC's John Schaefer at the New York Public Library's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on March 11.
A new exhibition called “Carmen Winant: My Mother and Eye” presents 35mm photographs of the artist’s 2001 trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in collage alongside the frames of Super 8 footage Winant’s mother captured during her 1969 trip from Los Angeles to Niagara Falls. Photographer and archival artist Carmen Winant talks about using images as an inter-generational bridge, and what it means to be displaying those images on bus stop shelters around New York, Chicago and Boston. The exhibition is on view through Sunday, April 6. Click here to see the NYC viewing locations.
A new three-floor exhibition of art, historical artifacts, and archival records shows how New York City’s path to becoming a global financial and cultural hub was shaped by its role in maritime commerce. South Street Seaport Museum president Capt. Jonathan Boulware and director of collections and exhibitions Martina Caruso preview “Maritime City,” which opens Wednesday, March 12
The latest book from Russell Shorto explores the historical conflict between the Dutch and the English over the island of Manhattan, as well as the story of the indigenous people who had long occupied the land as it was being contested by the two European nations. Shorto shares his insights from Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America.
Bronx-born activist and poet Roya Marsh discusses her second collection of poems, titled savings time which tackles themes like police brutality, urban gentrification and queer identity. Marsh discusses her latest work, a follow up to her first collection, dayliGht, which was nominated for the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Poetry.
Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel, which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best friend," as a lens to interrogate racism, incarceration and masculinity. Betts will share some excerpts from the collection.
The Brooklyn-based Tables of Contents hosts events that feature a menu inspired by books, from classics like To Kill A Mockingbird, to newer releases like Marlon James’ Black Leopard Red Wolf. Chef Evan Hanczor, founder of Tables of Contents, talks about his career, ToC’s new ‘community cookbook,’ and how food can help connect us to literature.
Today we launch our Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production, featuring interviews with women who work behind the scenes of the music industry as audio technicians and producers. The Grammys have never awarded a woman Producer of the Year and only a handful have ever been nominated. Alissia was nominated this year, making her only the third woman in the 21st century to make the shortlist. To kick off our series, Alissia talks about her approach to producing music.
What tea is the best? Is loose leaf better than tea bags? How long should we steep for? Is boiling, or almost-boiling water best? What teas call for a splash of milk, or a drizzle of honey? Michael Harney, master tea buyer, blender, and vice president of Harney & Sons, shares his exper-TEAS. Plus, listeners ask questions and share their preferences about tea.
Oscar-fanatic Louis Virtel, co-host of the “Keep It” podcast, recaps all the surprises and exciting moments from this year's Academy Awards, the capstone to a very unpredictable awards season. Plus, listeners share their reactions to Sunday’s red carpet coverage and awards ceremonies.
[REBROADCAST from February 18, 2025] As part of filming the "Wicked" screen adaptation, the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz University to Emerald City. Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his vision for designing the world of "Wicked."
Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
[REBROADCAST from February 13, 2025] The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup artist Pierre-Olivier Persin discusses what went into Demi Moore's on-screen transformation from the stunning Elizabeth Sparkle into a different person altogether.
Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
[REBROADCAST from February 6, 2025] Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the Oscar-nominated costume designers Janty Yates, who won the 2001 Academy Award for her work on the original "Gladiator," and David Crossman, who worked on the military film's costumes. They discuss the research, artistry and character implications of their work.
Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
[REBROADCAST from February 4, 2025] "The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in Hollywood. Crawley discusses his work, and how camera hardware, light and color can be an important part of storytelling.
Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
[REBROADCAST from February 5, 2025] It was costume designer Linda Muir's job to dress 19th century German aristocrats, rural nuns, and one very thirsty vampire in the film "Nosferatu." She discusses her Oscar-nominated work to bring director Robert Eggers' vision to life.
Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
[REBROADCAST from February 7, 2025] The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson discusses his work on the movie, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing.
Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram (@AllOfItWNYC), and click here to print out and play All Of It Oscar's Bingo.
In the new novel Junie, a young enslaved woman, consumed by grief at her sister's death, manages to wake her sister's ghost from the grave. The ghost pushes Junie to discover terrifying secrets about life on the Bellereine Plantation in Alabama. Author Erin Crosby Eckstine discusses her book as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 23, 2024] In the debut novel from poet Kaveh Akbar, Martyr!, a man who has lost everything becomes obsessed with the idea of becoming a martyr, until he meets a dying woman who has decided to spend her final days talking to people at the Brooklyn Museum.
In Loca, best friends Sal and Charo navigate life, love, and migration in 1990s New York. Author Alejandro Heredia discusses his debut novel, exploring identity, friendship, and the complexities of growing up in a new city.
A new novel follows a young woman named Vi who finds a strange blob, and manages to shape it into her dream man with unforeseen consequences. Author Maggie Su discusses her book, Blob: A Love Story, as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels.
In writer Ada Calhoun's debut novel, a happily-married woman finds herself with a new crush after her husband suggests they open their marriage. Calhoun joins us to discuss Crush: A Novel, as part of our day celebrating debut novels.
A new exhibition at The Center for Brooklyn History traces Brooklyn's ties to slavery by presenting artwork and archival material from its special collections. Dominique Jean-Louis, chief historian of the Brooklyn Public Library, discusses the show and how the material connects to Brooklyn's present day. Trace/s: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn is on view through August 30.
Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other stage musicals and plays. So he made the perfect choice to bring the fashion from the beloved musical "Wicked" from stage to screen. He's nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design, and joins us fresh off his BAFTA win. This conversation is part of our annual Big Picture series, where we speak with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 16, 2025] Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, "A Real Pain," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He discusses his film, which is streaming on Hulu.
Steely Dan released their eighth studio album Two Against Nature on February 29, 2000, after a 20 year album gap. The following year, to the surprise of many, it won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. To discuss the album's 25th anniversary in our series Silver Liner Notes, we're joined by New Yorker staff writer Amanda Petrusich and Elliot Scheiner, an engineer who worked on the album and others by Steely Dan. Plus, listeners call in to talk about the album's impact on them.
The documentary "Roberta," now streaming on PBS, provides a portrait of the life and career of the celebrated vocalist Roberta Flack, who died on Monday, February 24. Director Antonino D’Ambrosio discusses the life and work of the legendary singer.
A new book called You Didn’t Hear This From Me: Notes On The Art Of Gossip, explores humanity's relationship to gossip, and what it suggests about our desire to seek out the truth. Journalist, author and former host of the Normal Gossip podcast Kelsey McKinney, shares what she's learned about the social value of the rumor mill.
A new Black History comedy podcast dives into the gossip columns of black newspapers during the golden age of the Black press. Our Ancestors Were Messy was self-produced and financed by creator and host Nichole Hill, who discusses the show, the gossip she found, and why learning about our ancestors messy drama is just as valuable as what you can learn in a textbook.
The popularity of tinned fish is rising rapidly in the American diet, thanks in part to social media influencers. A new cookbook, The Fishwife Cookbook: Delightful Tinned Fish Recipes for Every Occasion, comes from Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co., a women owned tinned fish company. Co-founder Becca Milstein discusses the cookbook and recipes to use tinned fish at home, and we take your calls.
A new exhibition at the Museum of Broadway honors Black theater trailblazers through costumes, archival material, and history. Musical theater artist and historian Ben West discusses Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway and how Black artists have shaped the New York theater scene. The exhibition is on view through March 16.
When actor Michael Imperioli isn't starring in shows like "The White Lotus," he's playing with his rock band Zopa, who put out a new album on Friday, Diamond Vehicle. Imperioli joins us with bandmates Olmo Tighe and Elijah Amitin for a Listening Party.
As part of our series on Harlem for Black History Month, we learn about venues and places of historical significance from Carolyn Johnson, founder of Welcome to Harlem, which hosts walking tours of the neighborhood. Johnson also created the Monopoly spinoff board game, Harlem-Opoly, featuring historical sites and figures of the Renaissance era.
The latest production from playwright Bess Wohl blends the present and the past to examine the Women's Lib movement in the 1970s. "Liberation" stars Susannah Flood as Lizzie, a woman who, to better understand her mother's past, embodies her mother to witness how she started a consciousness raising group with other women in her Ohio community. One of those women is Celeste, played by Kristolyn Lloyd, a Radcliffe-educated student who has her own thoughts on what it means to achieve liberation. Wohl, Flood, and Lloyd discuss the show, running now at the Laura Pels Theatre through March 30.
The documentary, "The Only Girl in the Orchestra," is nominated for an Academy Award this year for Documentary Short Film. It tells the story of double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first female musician hired to play in the New York Philharmonic. O’Brien retired from the Philharmonic in 2021, after she was first hired by conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1966. Director Molly O'Brien (who is Orin's niece), discusses her aunt's story and the short film, streaming now on Netflix.
What's up this weekend? We ask listeners about their weekend plans.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan 23, 2025] Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about some of her favorite one pot meals to keep you warm this winter.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
This weekend marks one year since beloved celebrity owl, Flaco, tragically died. Flaco first made headlines in 2023 after escaping from the Central Park Zoo. A new exhibition at the New-York Historical, The Year of Flaco, traces Flaco's story and the surrounding phenomena his escape created. Rebecca Klassen, associate curator of material culture at the New York Historical, discusses the show and we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
Legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench will release his new solo album, The Melancholy Season, on March 7. It's his first solo album in a decade. This week he's at Cafe Carlyle through Saturday. Tench stops by to play some music live from our studio.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
The married musical duo The War And Treaty dropped their latest album Plus One on Valentine’s Day. Tanya and Michael Trotter share some live performances from our studio.
Writer and director Osgood Perkins talks about his new film adaptation of a Stephen King short story called The Monkey, which will be showing in theaters beginning Friday, Feb. 20, which follows the carnage that a cursed wind-up toy leaves in its wake.
West Philadelphia native and serial entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi founded Down North Pizza to help reduce recidivism by offering jobs to formerly incarcerated individuals. Recently, he published a new cookbook, We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives, offering 68 recipes for award-winning Philadelphia-style pizzas, wings, and shakes. Abdul-Hadi joins us to discuss and share some recipes.
Art Spiegelman is the author of Maus, the graphic novel that changed how we read comics, and how we understand Holocaust literature. A new documentary called "Art Spiegelman : Disaster Is My Muse," tells the story of Spiegelman's life, from his childhood in Rego Park raised by holocaust survivors, to the current-day efforts by some to ban Maus in schools. Art will join me next alongside the film’s co-directors Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin.
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 3, 2025] National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry previews our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event. We are spending the month reading her latest, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People. It's an exploration of the relationship between Black Americans and the color blue, from the indigo dye trade to R&B. Perry will join us for a book club event on February 26. Grab tickets here!
Called "gritty, glittering and exuberant" by the Boston Globe, the new novel, Dream State, tells the story of love and family over a 50 year period. We speak to author Eric Puchner.
In her new exhibition, Allison Janae Hamilton draws on her upbringing in the rural American South to explore environmental justice, folklore, and mythology through immersive sculptures, photography, and video. She joins us to discuss her show, Celestine, which is on display at Marianne Boesky Gallery through March 8.
Bartees Strange embraces fear on his new album, Horror. He joins us for a Listening Party, before a show at Rough Trade on February 21.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 21, 2025] The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English proficiency exam. Playwright Sanaz Toossi discusses the show alongside actor Marjan Neshat and Tala Ashe, who star in the comedy. "English" is running at the Todd Haimes Theater through March 2.
Recently, the National Endowment of the Arts announced it is eliminating fundraising programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and underserved communities. New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson discusses his reporting around the news and what it means for local arts organizations, as well as a recent unionization push in off-Broadway theaters. Plus, he previews the spring Broadway season and takes your calls.
For Black History Month this year, All Of It is focusing on the vibrant and historically influential community of Harlem. Today we discuss some of our favorite Harlem-based books with librarian Dana Bello, who works at the Countee Cullen branch of the NYPL in Harlem. And we take your calls about your favorite Harlem based books and authors.
The "Wicked" screen adaptation blew away audiences for many reasons. One underrated aspect of the film is that the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz University to Emerald City. Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his vision for designing the world of "Wicked" as part of our series, The Big Picture, spotlighting Oscar-nominated talent who worked behind the camera.
For our latest installment of our call-in series, "Small Stakes, Big Opinions," we focus on the great equalizer: the NYC Subway. Call to shout out your favorite line and why, vote whether dogs should be on the subway and your take on buskers (yes, that includes Showtime!) Josh Gondelman joins to give us subway opinions.
A new exhibition at the Transit Museum looks at the artists behind an enduring New York metro PSA, The Subway Sun. Curator Jodi Shapiro talks about Shining a Light on The Subway Sun: The Art of Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones and take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 10, 2025] Fernanda Torres just took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Eunice Paiva in the new Brazilian film "I'm Still Here," which is the first ever Brazilian film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Torres joins us, alongside director Walter Salles, to discuss the film, which tells the story of a woman determined to find out the truth about the disappearance of her husband in the midst of Brazil's military dictatorship.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 12, 2024] The Colson Whitehead novel The Nickel Boys is a brutal story of an abusive reform school in segregated South Florida. Filmmaker RaMell Ross discusses writing and directing the new film adaptation of the novel, "Nickel Boys," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, and shares how his background in documentary filmmaking helped him create a unique take on this novel.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 19, 2024] The film "Conclave," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, tells the story of a dramatic papal election. Director Edward Berger joins us to discuss alongside actor Stanley Tucci, who plays an American cardinal up for election.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 13, 2024] Actor Edward Norton portrays Pete Seeger in the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown." His performance has been nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award, while the film is nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
[REBROADCAST FROM Feb. 12, 2025] Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora," which is also nominated for best picture. She plays the titular character, a stripper who believes she's beginning a new life when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 17, 2024] The film "The Brutalist," which is nominated for 'Best Picture' at this year's Academy Awards, stars Adrien Brody as a celebrated architect who tries to build a new life in America after fleeing Europe following World War II. Brody and writer/director Brady Corbet join us to discuss the film.
One of the most memorable aspects of the epic film"The Brutalist" is the moving and dramatic score. Composer Daniel Blumberg discusses his work on the film, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score. He joins us as part of "The Big Picture," our series of conversations with the Oscar-nominated talent who worked behind the camera to make movie magic in 2024.
In honor of the "SNL 50" special airing this weekend, we take some time to reflect on the best sketches of the past 50 years of "Saturday Night Live." From cowbells to Wayne's World to What Up With That? we talk about it all with Abigail Covington, writer and contributing editor at Esquire Magazine. She's the author of the piece "50 Best Saturday Night Live! Sketches of All Time" for Esquire. Plus, we take your calls!
A new cookbook takes a look at the history of the date, a stone fruit with a long history, and compiles both savory and sweet date recipes. On Valentine's Day, we speak to author and illustrator Rawaan Alkhatib about her book, Hot Date!
In her early forties and single, journalist Nicola Slawson provides an honest exploration of single life through personal experiences and insights in her new book, Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms. Slawson discusses what she found and takes your calls about single life.
The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup played a key role in the film, as we see Demi Moore transform from the stunning Elizabeth Sparkle into a different person altogether. Makeup artist Pierre-Olivier Persin discusses his work on the film as part of "The Big Picture," our series of interviews with Oscar-nominated talent who worked behind the camera to make movie magic in 2024.
Thursday, February 20, 7 PM: Join us for a Listening Party Live with The War and Treaty! We'll hear live music and break down their brand-new album, Plus One, out February 14. Join us in The Greene Space next Thursday. Get your tickets, here.
Actor Monica Barbaro earned an Oscar nomination for her performance as folk singer Joan Baez in the film "A Complete Unknown." She joins us to discuss the role, and how she learned to sing and play guitar like Baez.
Suzy Hopkins was taken by complete surprise when her husband of 30 years decided to leave her and begin a relationship with an old flame from 30 years prior. So, she decided to write a book about her experience, What to Do When You Get Dumped: A Guide to Unbreaking Your Heart. The book features illustrations from her daughter, New Yorker cartoonist Hallie Bateman. They join us to discuss the book, and take your calls.
Event: Hopkins and Bateman will be at Books Are Magic tonight at 7 pm.
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their 10 favorites. This month we speak with Jaime Rojo and Steven P. Harrington, co-founders of the online street art community Brooklyn Street Art, about 10 pieces of street art they think all New Yorkers should see.
In the 1970s, no group loomed as large as Sly and the Family Stone. Led by the charismatic and musical savant Sly Stone, no one looked or sounded quite like the band. But the pressures of stardom and being "the first" took a toll, and Stone became a footnote in the lore of funk music history. A new documentary, "Sly Lives: the Burden of Black Genius," from Oscar-winning producer Joseph Patel, directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson ("Summer of Soul"), examines the life and legacy of Sly. Patel joins to discuss the documentary, which begins streaming on Hulu tomorrow.
New York Magazine has a launched a new newsletter, Night School, that delivers six-week courses from their writers to your inbox. The first course is How to Write, and New York executive editor Genevieve Smith discusses the lessons she plans to share with readers, from finding a writing voice to crafting better emails, and takes your calls.
In 1955 London, a glamorous model and nightclub hostess shot and killed her aristocrat lover and was sentenced to death for the crime. Her name was Ruth Ellis, and her life and crime has fascinated the British public for years, and led to the elimination of the death penalty in the UK. Ruth's story is now the subject of a four-part drama series on Britbox, starring Lucy Boynton. We speak to Boyton and showrunner Kelly Jones about "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story."
Actor Mikey Madison discusses her Oscar-nominated performance in the Sean Baker film "Anora." She plays the titular character, a stripper who believes she's beginning a new life when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch.
Particle physicist and science communicator Brian Cox takes questions on the nature of the universe, and shares his insights on the study of the sun, the upcoming 'planetary parade,' and the 100-year anniversary of Edwin Hubble's confirmation of galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
In her new cookbook, My (Half) Latinx Kitchen: Half Recipes, Half Stories, All Latin American, food writer and recipe developer Kiera Wright-Ruiz reflects on her journey to embrace all of her cultural identities: Latinx, Asian, and American. She includes recipes such as Ecuadorian Seco de Pollo, Peruvian Ceviche with Leche de Tigre, and Okonomiyaki Quesadillas.
Wright-Ruiz discusses the book before her talk at P&T Knitwear tonight at 6:30 p.m.
In her new short story collection, Little Mysteries: Nine Miniature Puzzles to Confuse, Enthrall, and Delight, beloved mystery author Sara Gran both reinvents the mystery genre and returns to one of its quirkiest tropes. Kirkus Reviews calls it a "charming, gritty explorations of the greatest mysteries of all: Who are we, and what is this life?” Sara Gran joins us to discuss her book, out today.
Years after starring in "ER," actor Noah Wyle is back in the emergency room, this time as Dr. Robinavitch in the Max original series "The Pitt." The show follows Dr. Robi and his team over the course of one 15 hour shift in an ER in Pittsburgh. Wyle joins us to discuss the series, which airs on Max Thursday nights.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] Writer Yasmin Zaher's debut novel,The Coin is a2025 Gotham Book Prize finalist! The story is about a teacher obsessed with cleanliness who gets caught up in a Birkin bag reselling scheme. She joins me to discuss.
Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, but so is Palentine's Day on February 13. Palentine's Day is a moment to spend time with friends and celebrate those platonic loved ones in your life. Lauren Phillips, senior editorial and strategy director for Better Homes and Gardens, gives us some ideas to celebrate the day and take your calls.
Valentine's Day is this Friday, and however you plan to spend the day, there can be a lot of pressure to impress. But going all out for that special someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to clean out your wallet. To give you a few days to prepare, Gabby Rello Duffy, senior editorial director of Brides magazine, discusses some budget-friendly date ideas, and we take your calls and questions.
A new five-part docuseries follows the young girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and international showcases. "Harlem Ice" director Samantha Knowles discusses the series, which begins streaming on Disney+ this Wednesday, February 12.
For the first time, a major exhibition of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich has come to the United States. Curators Alison Hokanson and Joanna Seidenstein discuss the exhibit, Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature, on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through May 11.
25 years ago this weekend, Joni Mitchell released her turning point concept album, Both Sides Now. The record saw Mitchell revisiting two of her own songs 40 years later, amid a number of American Songbook standards. For the next installment of our Silver Liner Notes album anniversary series, we reflect on this album within Joni Mitchell's career with Ann Powers, NPR music critic and author of Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell.
Kitchen fermentation lets you leverage the power of chemistry and biology to create unique flavors and textures in your food, and extend shelf life. Arielle Johnson, co-founder of Noma's fermentation lab and author of the book, Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking The Art and Science of Flavor, shares her insights into the science of food, flavor and fermentation.
We end the show this week on a sweet note by talking about jam. Whether it's raspberry or strawberry, chutney or marmalade, we want to know what your favorite jam flavor is and why. Jessica Quon and Sabrina Valle, co-founders of The Jam Stand, discuss their love of jam, offer advice on how to make our own jars at home, and take your calls.
The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson joins us to discuss his work on the movie, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing. This conversation is part of our series "The Big Picture," interviews with Oscar nominees who worked behind the camera to make movie magic in 2024.
On December 1 and 2, musician Jesse Malin will be honored with two tribute shows at the Beacon Theatre, featuring Lucinda Williams, The Hold Steady, and more artists. In May 2023, Malin suffered a spinal stroke which has left him paralyzed below the waist. Malin joins us to preview the show, and discuss his recovery as well as a recent benefit album, Silver Patron Saints, featuring Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, and other contributing artists.
The novel Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu won the National Book Award, and was acclaimed for its genre-bending story of a background actor named Willis Wu, who finds himself inadvertently a witness to a major crime. Now, the book has been adapted into an original series, starring comedian Jimmy O. Yang. Yu is the showrunner. Yang and Yu join us to discuss the show, which premieres on Hulu on November 19.
A new musical at the New York Theatre Workshop, "We Live in Cairo," tells the story of six activists who participate in the Egyptian Revolution, and must cope with the fallout. Brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour, known as The Lazours, join us to discuss writing the music, lyrics, and book for the musical. We're also joined by actor Ali Louis Bourzgui, who stars as Amir, a kid who writes an anthem for the revolution. "We Live in Cairo" was just extended through Wednesday, November 27.
Music is often one of the things that helps us get through tough times. Listeners call in to shout out the music they keep returning to whether they're looking for motivation or peace, after the election and ahead of the holidays. Plus, Professor Elizabeth Margulis, director of the Music Cognition Lab at Princeton University, explains the neuroscience of repeat music listening.
Laura Marling describes each of her records as a "time-stamped chapter of my life," with the latest one, Patterns in Repeat, being her first release as a new mother. She joins us to perform songs from the record live in our studio.
Just over 20 years ago, the first Modern Love essay ran in the New York Times. The column has since published thousands of essays, and Modern Love has grown to include a podcast, live performances, and more. Editor Daniel Jones and podcast host Anna Martin join us to reflect on what they’ve learned about love and the stories that have impacted them most, and we take your calls.
In 1997, Dylan Scholinski published the memoir, The Last Time I Wore a Dress, which chronicled their time as a teenager being institutionalized and diagnosed with "Gender Identity Disorder." Scholinski, who is non-binary, writes about the treatment they endured while trying to be "cured" of their feelings about their gender. Now, the memoir has been re-released and updated with a new epilogue. Scholinski joins us to discuss the book, and their views on how trans issues and gender issues played a role in the 2024 election.
The new movie "Albany Road" tells the story of a New York executive (Renée Elise Goldsberry) forced to share a car with the mother of her ex-fiancé (Lynn Whitfield). On the ride, she discovers that the mother has been keeping a big secret. Whitfield and writer and director Christine Swanson join us to discuss the film, which premieres November 15.
This hour, we speak with a few of the artists selected for a new show at the Brooklyn Museum, The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, which displays work from over 200 local artists in celebration of the museum's 200th anniversary. Chitra Ganesh discusses her piece on view, "All the Farewells," and how growing up Brooklyn informed her artistic pursuits.
William Cope Moyers was a crack addict and an alcoholic who turned his world around, wrote a memoir and became a public face of Hazelden Betty Ford rehab center, until he made a trip to the dentist and was prescribed pain killers. His new book, Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery, details his fight back to sobriety.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 23, 2023] Melissa Joseph is a Brooklyn-based artist who previously worked as a high school art teacher and textile designer, and how works in felt as an artist. Her piece, “Olive’s Hair Salon” is part of a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum called, “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition,” which displays work from over 200 local artists who live in the borough as part of the museum’s 200th anniversary celebration. The show is on view through January 26. Joseph joins us in studio to discuss the show and her practice.
This hour, we speak with a few of the artists selected for a new show at the Brooklyn Museum, The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition, which displays work from over 200 local artists in celebration of the museum's 200th anniversary. Tabatha Whitley grew up and still lives in Bushwick, and she discusses her piece on view, "Botanic Luncheon," and her creative practice.
Based on the bestselling nonfiction book by Patrick Radden Keefe, a new series, "Say Nothing" tells the story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and specifically the kidnapping and disappearance of a mother of 10 at the hands of the IRA. We speak to Keefe about adapting the book into a series, director Michael Lennox and actor Maxine Peake, who plays Dolours Price, an unrepentant IRA soldier. "Say Nothing" begins streaming on Hulu tomorrow.
In the early 2000s, no television channel was as dominant among tweens as the Disney Channel. But now, the station's popularity has started to fall off. What happened? We talk with Ashley Spencer, author of the new book, Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire.
Kicking off this year's DOC NYC festival is the new film, "Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story." Director Sinead O'Shea joins us to discuss her work capturing the life of the Irish literary legend, who she interviewed just weeks before her death earlier this year. The film has its U.S. premiere at DOC NYC tomorrow evening.
The documentary film festival DOC NYC is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Next week, we will feature a conversation about one documentary per day, but first we are joined by the festival's programmers to give us a preview of the entire slate of films. Jaie Laplante, artistic director and Bedatri D. Choudhury, features programmer, join us to discuss.
If you've ever seen a photo of a Broadway show, there's a good chance it was taken by theatrical photographer Joan Marcus. She joins us to discuss her 25 year career, which includes capturing classics like "Wicked," "Rent," "Hamilton," and more.
The acclaimed new HBO series "The Penguin" aired the season one finale on Sunday. Actor Cristin Milioti, who plays Sofia, member of the Falcone crime family, joins us for a Watch Party to discuss the final episode. Plus, she takes your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 7, 2024] Author Charles Bock didn't have being a father on his list of high priorities. But when his wife dies of cancer, leaving him a single father to a three-year-old daughter, he realizes it's time to step up. He recounts his experience with single fatherhood in the new memoir, I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love. We discuss with Bock, and take calls from our listeners, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays.
[REBROADCAST FROM August 28, 2024] 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 Education: Women, Violence, and the Stories We Don't Tell.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 10, 2024] Ruth Rathblott was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the book, was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the memoir, Singlehandedly. Her most recent book, Unhide and Seek, offers ways to stop hiding and use your difference to thrive. She joins us.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 25, 2024] In the new film, "His Three Daughters," three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film with star Elizabeth Olson and writer/director Azazel Jacobs. The film is available to stream now on Netflix.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 17, 2024] Trailblazing journalist and television news anchor Connie Chung joins us to discuss her new memoir about her life and career. It's titled Connie: A Memoir.
Famously throughout his life and career, Congressman and activist John Lewis preached getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." When Lewis died on July 17, 2020 at the age of 80, America lost a titan of the Civil Rights movement. A leader of SNCC, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a speaker at the March on Washington in 1963, and one of the many activists who were brutally beaten at the infamous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma in 1965, Lewis was a hero to many for his dedication to fighting for the rights of Black people always within the framework of non-violence.
For the latest installment of our Full Bio series, we spoke with David Greenberg, author of the new biography, John Lewis: A Life. Greenberg interviewed Lewis as well as 250 people who knew him or worked with him, including former President Obama. Here you can listen to all three parts of our conversation:
- John Lewis, Part 1: The early years of John Lewis, from a childhood in rural Alabama, to becoming the first member of his family to go to college, to his entrance as a student into the fight for civil rights.
- John Lewis, Part 2: How John Lewis became involved in SNCC, and the drama that led up to his famous speech at the March on Washington.
- John Lewis, Part 3: John Lewis enters politics in Atlanta and Congress, and his reputation as a politician and legislator.
We air highlights from our conversation with 5x Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event for a special live performance.
We air highlights from our conversation with author Dinaw Mengestu who joined us for our October Get Lit with All Of It event. His new book, Someone Like Us, is about a journalist who returns home to his Ethiopian community in D.C. to uncover family secrets and examine his father's sudden death.
The Brooklyn Choir Project merges traditional choir singing with the energy and ethos of New York’s indie music community, tackling new choral arrangements of tunes by a diverse group of local songwriters whose styles range from alt-folk to Indian classical and West African art rock. Choir organizer Jaren Feeley, as well as local songwriters and other members of the choir, join us to sing in-studio and talk about building community through music ahead of the choir’s first performance next week on Thursday, November 14th at 7pm at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn.
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, known for working with such icons as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson, died this week at the age of 91. New York Times art and culture critic Wesley Morris joins us to discuss Jones' legacy and take listener calls.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial this year, with a special installation beginning November 8. Sylvia Yount, Lawrence A. Fleischman curator in charge of the American Wing, joins us to discuss the anniversary and history of the space.
Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the U.S Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day Three, we reflect on why John Lewis decided to run for public office for both the Atlanta City Council and the U.S. Congress, and the kind of reputation he earned as a politician in Washington.
A new Off-Broadway play set in the not-so-distant future follows a group of warehouse workers traveling from job to job to avoid the encroaching coastlines. Playwright Sarah Mantell joins alongside actors Deirdre Lovejoy and Pooya Mohseni to talk about the production,"In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot" which is running at Playwright Horizons through November 17.
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. Our November segment features Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum of Harlem, who shares 10 pieces she thinks all New Yorkers should see.
This Friday marks the opening of a new major exhibition at the Guggenheim examining an artist movement that inspired the museum's own iconic building design. Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930 displays over eighty pieces and examines an abstract form known as Orphism, pioneered in Paris in the early 20th century as artists moved away from Cubism. Curators Tracey Bashkoff and Vivien Greene tell us more about the significance of Orphism and the show, on view through Mar. 9.
Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the US Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day Two, hear about how John Lewis dedicated himself to Civil Rights, his commitment to non-violent protest, his participation in the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, and the injuries he sustained during the infamous Selma March.
A new biography of Jimmy Breslin demonstrates how he helped usher in an age of New Journalism, and broke new ground with his decades of crime reporting throughout the city. Author Richard Esposito joins us to discuss Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth.
Information has become so siloed that it's easy for misinformation to spread. We'll discuss the role of media in the 2024 election with NPR's David Folkenflik and take your calls.
Nearly 70-percent of Americans said this year's presidential election was a "significant" source of stress, according to a poll by the American Psychological Association. Vox senior reporter Allie Volpe and psychotherapist Jneé Hill talk about how to deal with election-related stress and take calls from listeners.
Our November Full Bio selection is John Lewis: A Life, written by author David Greenberg. Greenberg interviewed Lewis before his death as well as over 250 people for a comprehensive biography about the U.S Congressman, Civil Rights Activist, and preacher of getting into, as he called it, "good trouble." On Day One, we learn more about the early life of John Lewis, growing up in rural Alabama and how he was the first member of his family to attend college.
Today, Fox News has become one of the top cable news networks, however, this was not the case 25 years ago. In the 10th season of Slate's Slow Burn podcast, host Josh Levin revisits the moment between 2000 and 2004 when Fox News first surged to power through interviews with former hosts, reporters, producers, opponents, and Fox’s victims. Levin joins us to discuss this season and take calls from listeners.
Beloved New Jersey crossing guard Patrice Jetter is thrilled when she falls in love with Gary. The couple can't wait to marry. The problem? They both have disabilities, and if they decide to marry, their government benefits will be cut. A new documentary, "Patrice: The Movie" follows the couple's attempts to fight back against these rules. Director Ted Passon and subject Patrice Jetter join us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on Hulu.
A new documentary follows a couple who learn that three of their four children have retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable condition which means they will soon lose all of their eyesight. The couple decides to pull their kids from school and journey around the world, showing them all the things that soon they will no longer be able to see. Subjects and partners Edith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier and co-director Edmund Stenson join us to discuss the film "Blink," which premieres in theaters today.
We air highlights of the performance half of our September Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Erik Larson. Songwriter and author David Berkeley and songwriter and producer Ben Parker make up the band Sons of Town Hall. The 19th-century inspired duo perform timeless folk music under the aliases George Ulysses Brown and Josiah Chester Jones. We present our interview with Sons of Town Hall and a special live performance.
Get Lit is back! We kick off our fall season with best-selling author and historian Erik Larson. He joined us for a live, in-person event to discuss his latest history of the Civil War, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War.
Radiolab for Kids Presents: Terrestrials returns for a new season about tree stumps, squirrels, and more! Plus... an album! Producer Ana González and producer & "Song Bud" Alan Goffinski join us for a special listening party and talk about the new season, plus take calls from curious young listeners.
For this week's installment of Food for Thought Thursdays, hear flavor tips and recipes from a new cookbook from Sarah Kieffer, 100 Afternoon Sweets: with Snacking Cakes, Brownies, Blondies and More.
Before Roe v. Wade, Dr. Curtis Boyd decided to dedicate his career to providing safe, but illegal, abortions in Texas and New Mexico. It was at one of those clinics that he met his wife, Glenna Halverson-Boyd, who became a counselor to women seeking an abortion. The couple write about their decades of providing abortion care and advocacy in their new memoir, We Choose To: A Memoir of Providing Abortion Care Before, After, and During Roe. The Boyds join us to discuss as part of our political book series, Get Political.
Our book club for kids, Get Little, returns with award-winning multihyphenate filmmaker and musician Questlove! His new picture book, The Idea in You, celebrates creativity in young minds. Questlove joins us to talk about the book and take calls from kids.
To acknowledge the death of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, we revisit his conversation with Alison about his one-man show "WALK ON THROUGH: Confessions of a Museum Novice," which uses music to document his journey to appreciate the art at the Metropolitan Museum.
Despite being a relatively small neighborhood, Greenwich Village has had an outsized impact on music history. A new book chronicles the rise and fall of the music scene in Greenwich Village. We speak with author David Browne about his book,Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America's Bohemian Music Capital. He joins us for the hour, and we take calls.
A new Independent Lens documentary explains the Electoral College's complexities while following four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election. The film is called "One Person, One Vote?" Director Maximina Juson and former Colorado State Senator Polly Baca, who participated in the film, join us to discuss.
With the traditional 'October surprise' possibly looming behind every political headline and just a month to go until voting comes to a close, Dan Harris, host of the podcast 10% Happier, shares what he's learned about mindfulness to help us cope with election anxiety.
In the new film "The Outrun," Saoirse Ronan stars as Rona, a young woman struggling with alcoholism. In an attempt to get sober, she returns to her home on the remote Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. The film, based on the memoir by Amy Liptrot, is in theaters Friday. Star Saoirse Ronan joins us to discuss.
Upon its release, singer-songwriter Lutalo referred to The Academy as their “first chapter” – a time capsule of the lessons they’ve learned in the last 20-something years. Lutalo joins us for a live performance ahead of their show at Brooklyn Steel tonight at 7pm.
Recent polls show young men leaning towards voting for Trump/Vance this November. In an apparent effort to boost their chances, the former president and his veep nominee have been booking appearances within the "manosphere," a term used to refer to a loose collection of websites, podcasts, and influencers associated with men's issues and, often, misogyny. NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben discusses her reporting on the world of "dude influencers" and we take your calls.
Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory rhetoric about South America and undocumented immigrants. A new book explores why so many more Latino voters have been drawn to far-right movements. Author and journalist Paola Ramos joins us to discuss her new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America, as part of our series, Get Po-Lit-ical.
James Beard-nominated chef Paola Velez pays homage to her beloved corner store in her new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store. She joins us to discuss, and take calls from listeners. Velez will be speaking tonight at Rizzoli Books and tomorrow at The Lit. Bar.
Many parents worry about their kid's cellphone usage, but few have a clear view of what they're actually doing on their phones every day. A new documentary explores how phones impact the daily lives of teens in one Los Angeles high school over the course of a year. Director Lauren Greenfield joins us to discuss"Social Studies,"a new FX series that is available to stream now on Hulu. The film team has also put together an Educational Curriculum and Parents Guide to complement the documentary.
As viewers of the HBO series "The Gilded Age" will know, there's a long important history of Free Black communities in Brooklyn. Author Prithi Kanakamedala, professor of History at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York, discusses her new book, Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough which tells the stories of four families from Free Black Brooklyn communities in the 19th century.
The latest production from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames ("Fat Ham") stars Susan Kelechi Watson in the role of Aisha, who decides to move to the struggling neighborhood she grew up in with her husband, and they renovate their new house. What unfolds is a story of gentrification, class divides, and an intense debate with her young contractor, Earl. "Good Bones" is running at The Public now through October 27, and we're joined by Ijames, Watson, and director Saheem Ali.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 4, 2024] For our series, Get Po-LIT-ical, we're reading 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 today.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 6, 2024] In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2024] Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class. Smarsh joins us to discuss as part of our election series, Get Po-LIT-ical.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2024] 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.
A new book spotlights an Afghan businessman Saad Mohseni's efforts to bring a free press to the country after years of Taliban rule. Written alongside journalist Jenna Krajeski, Mohseni discusses founding and running Moby Group, Afghanistan’s largest independent media company. Mohseni joins us to talk about the book, Radio Free Afghanistan: A Twenty-Year Odyssey for an Independent Voice in Kabul, which is out this week.
Critically acclaimed poet Cynthia Zarin has published a new compilation, Next Day, that includes new poems and some her work over the years that has appeared in publications like The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, and The Yale Review. Zarin discusses her relationship with poetry, her writing process, and reads for us live.
A group of 100 life-sized elephant statues, created by Indigenous Indian artists through The Coexistence Collective, have made their way to New York. The statues are meant to draw awareness to elephant conservation efforts in India and around the globe. We speak with Ruth Ganesh, co-founder of The Coexistence Collective, about the ideas behind the initiative and the process for actually crafting the elephants.
On Thursday evening, New Jersey folklore is coming to the East Village. The Devil & Daisy Dirt: a Garden State Gothic, Alt-Folk Event uses music, storytelling and puppetry to tell the story of the New Jersey Devil. Lyricist and organizer Alex Dawson, puppeteer Dan Diana, and podcaster Will Rogers, host of Guide to the Unknown preview the event.
In her follow up cookbook to Snackable Bakes, author Jessie Sheehan gives equal attention to the savory side of baking. She joins us to discuss her latest, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakesand take your calls.
In the new film, "His Three Daughters," three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film with star Elizabeth Olson and writer/director Azazel Jacobs. The film is available to stream now on Netflix.
For today's Full Bio conversation, 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 Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's successful career as the Ambassador to France under the Clinton Administration.
In the latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers, the lives of four people come together on an island in the Pacific as part of a project to create floating cities out in the ocean. Powers joins us to discuss the novel, Playground, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize. He will be speaking with Marlon James at the New York Public Library on October 8.
A new biographical drama, "Lee," tells the story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Director Ellen Kuras and actor Kate Winslet, who stars as Lee, discuss the film which releases in theaters this Friday, September 27.
The alternative rock band Keane are on tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears, one of the best-selling albums in UK charts history. Bandmates and onetime schoolmates Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley perform live in our studio ahead of their show tonight at Radio City Music Hall.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst**
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 Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's love affairs, her move to New York, and her reputation as a powerful socialite.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst**
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-hosted by David Furst**
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 guest-hosted by David Furst**
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's early life, her marriage to Winston Churchill's son, and her role in World War II.
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. He unified our subway system, created NYCHA, and also was Mayor during the rise of the controversial figure, his Parks Commissioner Robert Moses.
La Guardia also had a significant presence on WNYC airwaves during his tenure. His weekly "Talks to the People" broadcasts averaged 2 million listeners. He spoke directly to New Yorkers about issues that affected them, from the price of groceries, to war defense training, to more light hearted moments like when he read the comics to children during a newspaper strike.
On the anniversary of his death, join us for Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC, where we'll dive into the WNYC archives and get to know Mayor La Guardia, his early life, triumphs and faults, along with Terry Golway, author of the book, I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters.
This special was produced and edited by Luke Green and Kate Hinds.
[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 Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley, and Barrye Brown, Schomburg Center Curator of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, join us to discuss the initiative.
[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 Brooklyn Women's Activism at Brooklyn College, and Dr. Sarah Seidman, Puffin Foundation Curator of Social Activism tell us more about Chisholm's legacy, and how she changed our country forever.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
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. He unified our subway system, created NYCHA, and also was Mayor during the rise of the controversial figure, his Parks Commissioner Robert Moses.
La Guardia also had a significant presence on WNYC airwaves during his tenure. His weekly "Talks to the People" broadcasts averaged 2 million listeners. He spoke directly to New Yorkers about issues that affected them, from the price of groceries, to war defense training, to more light hearted moments like when he read the comics to children during a newspaper strike.
On the anniversary of his death, join us for Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC, where we'll dive into the WNYC archives and get to know Mayor La Guardia, his early life, triumphs and faults, along with Terry Golway, author of the book, I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters.
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.
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.
Chocolate as a baking ingredient is both decadent and delicate. Pastry chef Michelle Song shares tips and recipes from her new cookbook, Chocolate Lover.
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.
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.
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.
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 sets the Bronx apart from other boroughs, and we take your calls.
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.
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 for a self-guided walking tour, and share upcoming jazz shows and events in Queens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 18, 2023] Sunday saw the finale of the second season of "The Gilded Age," with this season focusing on the real life "Opera Wars" of 19th century New York high society. Actor Carrie Coon*, who stars in the series as Bertha Russell, discusses the Emmy-nominated season and the finale.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2022] Comedian Mike Birbiglia* was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes some time ago. He chronicles his attempts to reverse that diagnosis by taking up swimming in his hilarious one-man show, "The Old Man & the Pool." Birbiglia talks about the show, which was nominated in the Emmy category, Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Special.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 29, 2024] The second season of the Ryan Murphyverse series "Feud" centers on the antagonistic relationships between writer Truman Capote and a group of high society women known as "the swans." Molly Ringwald* plays Joanne Carson, wife of Johnny Carson and lifelong friend of Capote. Ringwald joins us to discuss "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," which has been nominated in 10 Emmy categories.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 24, 2023] This September, the groundbreaking FX series "Reservation Dogs," which focused on a group of indigenous teenagers living in Oklahoma, came to a close. Writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo* joins us to discuss the finale, and the show as a whole.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 2, 2023] Shawn Levy joins us to discuss directing all four episodes of the new Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See*, which tells the story of a blind French girl and German soldier who come into contact during World War II.
"Girls Will Be Girls" is a new movie opening tomorrow at Film Forum, and tells the story of Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), a 16 year old girl coming of age at an Indian boarding school and pursuing a romantic relationship while also trying to maintain the approval of her mother. Director Shuchi Talati discusses her debut feature film alongside Panigrahi.
Recent studies show that about one third of Americans have tattoos. But did you know that the modern tattoo was really born here in New York? We discuss the history of tattooing, and specifically the history of New York-themed tattoos, with the curators behind a new exhibit at the City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization. Dave Herman, founder of the City Reliquary, and Michelle Myles, owner of the Daredevil Tattoo Shop, join us to discuss "Liberty the Tattooed Lady: The Great Bartholdi Statue as Depicted in Tattooing." Plus, we take calls from listeners about their New York City-themed tattoo.
With kids back to school and more people heading into the office, let's talk about how to meal prep a great lunch. Joining us to give their best advice on how to do better than a PB&J sandwich for lunch are J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman, co-hosts of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb podcast. Plus, we'll take your calls and suggestions.
Ana Gasteyer returns to Broadway in "Once Upon a Mattress," now running at Hudson Theatre through November 30. We speak talk to Gasteyer about her role as Queen Aggravain (including her violin skills), her work on "Loot," and her feelings about the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live."
Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker has been called "the greatest book every written about a city." This groundbreaking work revealed how Robert Moses -- a man never elected to public office -- spent decades amassing power so immense that he was able to reshape New York City. Now, a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, Turn Every Page: Inside the Robert A. Caro Archive, explores the story behind the book and the meticulous, methodical research Robert Caro conducted to write it. Valerie Paley, New York Historical Society senior vice president, discusses the show on view now.
In a new touching coming-of-age story, Elliot, an 18-year-old woman played by Maisy Stella, receives advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, after a magical mushroom trip with her friends in the woods for her birthday. Writer and director Megan Park joins us alongside Stella to discuss the film, "My Old Ass," which opens in theaters this Friday, Sept. 13th.
Annie Grossman is a certified dog trainer and owner of School For The Dogs, who has written a new book, How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science. Annie speaks to us about her passion for dogs, her feelings on uncertified trainers, and takes your calls.
Ruth Rathblott was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the book, Singlehandedly. Her most recent release, Unhide and Seek, offers ways to stop hiding and use your difference to thrive. She joins us.
In 2018, Red Bull Arts presented the first major exhibit of the work of the late rapper, Graffiti artist, sculptor, performance artist and philosopher of sorts, Rammellzee. A new book, co-edited by the curators of that show, Max Wolf and Jeff Mao, came out last week. We speak to them about Rammellzee: Racing for Thunder.
FUTURA2000 is an influential artist and a pioneer of the New York graffiti movement of the 1970s and 80s. A new homecoming retrospective, FUTURA 2000: BREAKING OUT, is open now at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the artist is with us in studio to reflect on his career and the work on view.
Natasha Rothwell, who gave standout performances in "Insecure" and "The White Lotus" has her first starring role in the new Hulu series, "How to Die Alone." She plays Mel, an airport worker who has let fear keep her from her dreams. When Mel has a brush with death, she vows to change that. We speak to Natasha about "How to Die Alone," premiering this Friday.
In the latest novel from acclaimed writer Rachel Kushner, a 34-year-old woman becomes a spy who infiltrates a mysterious eco-commune. Kirkus calls it "a deft, brainy take on the espionage novel," and the book was longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. Creation Lake is out now, and Kushner joins us to discuss it ahead of her event tonight with Emma Straub at Books Are Magic, and her event Wednesday night at The Remarque Institute.
Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class, out tomorrow. Smarsh joins us to discuss as part of our election series, Get Po-LIT-ical. Tonight at 7 pm, she will be speaking at the Strand.
Keeping with the art theme this hour, we look at some of the art fairs happening between now and November with Rhea Nayyar and Valentina Di Liscia, editors for Hyperallergic.
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. This September segment features New York Magazine art critic Jerry Saltz who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.
This fall, a plethora of new shows both on and off Broadway are set to open. Helen Shaw, theater critic for The New Yorker, joins to discuss both the celebrity blockbusters, the quirky off-Broadway productions and everything in between. Plus, we take your calls.
New Jersey-based artist Gina Beavers has a new exhibition now open at Marianne Boesky Gallery through October 5. Beavers is known for painting images she finds directly from scrolling her social media feeds, but in this show, she presents paintings from her "Comfortcore" series, using product photos of common home decor. Beavers is with us to discuss her practice
The documentary "The Cowboy and the Queen"follows Monty Roberts, a California horse trainer whose nonviolent techniques of taming horses piqued the interest of Queen Elizabeth II, a kindred spirit whose endorsement of Monty's process popularized his methods worldwide. Roberts joins to discuss his life story, along with Andrea Nevins, director of the documentary, which is out in theaters starting September 6.
In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss.
After working in the global financial market for years, Wangari Mathenge began focusing on art full time just 5 years ago. Her latest installation, Bedimmed Boundaries: Between Wakefulness and Sleep, explores the periods of alternate consciousness, and opens tonight at the Nicola Vassell Gallery. Mathenge joins to discuss.
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.
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.
[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.
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 Square Greenmarket
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 on Friday evening.
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," discuss the show and the legacy of Gorky's work.
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.
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, provides some tips on apartment decorating and we take your calls.
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 today.
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 for black students, detailed in his new book, Being Black in America's Schools: A Student-Educator-Reformer's Call for Change.
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 ofMath with Bad Drawings, shares insights from his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language, and takes calls from listeners looking to demystify math for themselves or the kids in their lives.
[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 the exhibit and director of diChroma photography, and Sophie Wright, executive director of Fotografiska, join us to discuss, Vivian Maier: Unseen Work, which runs at Fotografiska through September 29.
[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.
[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 Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co., on view through October 20.
[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.
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 yourvoice@wnyc.org
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
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.*
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 creation of the Library, and his experience starting other Presidential Libraries around the country.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
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-Dreyfus Confronts Death in 'Tuesday'
Jordan Rakei Performs Live from 'The Loop'
MoMA Surveys Artist-Activist LaToya Ruby Frazier
Why Is This Passover Different From Other Passovers?
Director Ron Howard's New Film spotlights the work of Jim Henson
If There Was a Vogue Magazine For Pigeons, It Would Be This Book
Alex Garland's 'Civil War'
Live Session with 'Dead Outlaw' the Musical
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**
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**
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 guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
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**
[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.
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 Education: Women, Violence, and the Stories We Don't Tell.
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 Development, to discuss his new book Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price. He spoke with former college students about their experience during the pandemic, and how they feel their education was affected by COVID era policies. Plus, we take calls from former students and their parents about their experience of higher education in 2020 and 2021.
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 Kathleen Sabogal, director of Carnegie Hall's Rose Archives and Museum, and we take your calls.
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."
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 she joins to share her reporting on her piece "What Second Chance Couples Can Share about Love." We also take calls from listeners who've rekindled romances.
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.
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.
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.
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 into the legacy of this story a decade later. Host Brian Raftery joins us to discuss The Hollywood Hack.
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.
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 health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 chance.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
[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 about governing and the future of America. Taylor, Villafañe, and playwright Mario Correa join us to discuss the show, which is now playing at Lincoln Center through September 1st.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
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*.
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 new book, The New York Pigeon: Behind The Feathers.
This episode is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 how Haring's career took off in New York.
In the early days of the COVID lockdown, newly married couple Theo and Darla to get out of the city and take a break from being cooped up in their apartment. However, tragedy strikes during a hike and their lives are forever altered. Author Regina Porter joins to discuss her latest novel, The Rich People Have Gone Away.
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 Haring's early life, religious background, and experience with drugs.
Author Ellen Atlanta used to work in the beauty industry, so she had a first-hand look into all of the ways that modern beauty standards have negatively affected the lives of women in our modern era. She joins us to discuss her new book, Pixel Flesh: How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women, and take calls from listeners. This segment is part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.
Last week, Audacy announced it is selling its 880 AM frequency to ESPN, marking the end of a local broadcast news institution, WCBS Newsradio 880. To many New Yorkers, WCBS was a staple in the daily routine, from the morning commute, to the cab ride, to the Yankees and Mets games. Jerry Barmash, veteran local broadcaster and author of the book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, reflects on the end of WCBS and we take your calls.
The classic 1973 film,“The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” will return to a big screen this week. The restored version will screen at BAM starting this Friday. We speak to Natiki Hope Pressley, daughter of Sam Greenlee, author of the book the film is based on, as well as Doris Nomathandé “Noma” Dixon,daughter of director Ivan Dixon. They both contributed to the restoration and event for BAM.
[REBROADCAST from July 17, 2024] In 19th century Staten Island, a heavily pregnant woman named Polly Bodine was accused of murdering her own sister-in-law, and her baby niece. The crime and subsequent trials set off a media firestorm in New York, with luminaries like Edgar Allen Poe and Walt Whitman covering the case. We speak with author Alex Hortis about his new book, The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice.
[REBROADCAST from July 29, 2024] When author Truman Capote published an excerpt of his unfinished novel Answered Prayers, his high society friends were shocked to learn that Capote planned on airing their dirty laundry in public. Author Laurence Leamer discusses his book, Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for An Era.
[REBROADCAST from July 8, 2024] First, we discuss the female Jewish mob boss who became a celebrated fence for stolen goods, and the mastermind behind bank robberies in Gilded Age New York. Author Margalit Fox joins us to discuss her book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss*.
[REBROADCAST from July 24, 2024] A new book tells the story of a divorce that made headlines in Gilded Age New York, after a high society woman admitted to her husband she was having an affair with his younger brother, and was possibly pregnant with his child. Author Barbara Weisberg joins us to discussStrong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York.
The new short story collection Highway Thirteenfocuses on how one serial killer changes the lives of so many different people, from the families of victims to podcast hosts investigating the crimes, to actors starring in a movie adaptation. Author Fiona McFarlane joins us to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
In a new cookbook, food writer Kiano Moju fuses both Kenyan and Nigerian culinary traditions with Californian culture to create delicious, unique meals. She has recipes for Peri Peri Butter, Kijani Seafood Pilau, Berbere Braised Short Ribs and a Pili Pili Pineapple Margarita. Moju joins us to discuss her upbringing, love of cooking, and some of the dishes featured in her book, AfriCali: Recipes from My Jikoni.
Pianist Luther S. Allison is the kind musician who knows how to play Grammy stages and small New York clubs. Last year, Allison won a Grammy for his work with Samara Joy, and has just released his debut LP, I Owe It All To You, featuring original compositions. Ahead of his album release show at Dizzy's Club on August 29, Allison delivers a special live performance for us and to discuss his career so far.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
[REBROADCAST FROM May 16, 2024] Helen Rebanks' new memoir, The Farmer's Wife, discusses modern day life on her farm in pastoral England. She shares the life with her husband, four children and animals. Her sustainable lifestyle has inspired many, including actor and comedian Nick Offerman, who has worked as a farmhand for her. Both join to discuss their experience.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar***.
Summer in New York means plenty of opportunities for dance socials of a wide variety of genres. But dancing can be intimidating if you didn't grow up learning a specific style. Robert Roysten, a World Champion dancer, choreographer and dance instructor in New York (including his student, Kousha!), gives us tips on how to get into dancing in the city and we take your calls.
Indigenous artist Rose B. Simpson's new public art exhibition, Seed, is now on view at both Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. The installations feature Simpson's sculpture work, which is also on view at this year's Whitney Biennial. There will also be public programs led by Simpson and other indigenous cultural leaders. Simpson joins to discuss her practice alongside Madison Square Park Conservancy curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Seed is on view through September 22.
Actor Walton Goggins is known for being a scene stealer in hit TV series like "Justified," "Vice Principals" and "The Righteous Gemstones." He's now up for an Emmy for his portrayal of Cooper "The Ghoul" Howard in the Amazon series "Fallout." He joins to discuss.
What does it take to be the fastest in the world? The new Netflix documentary "Sprint" explores the sacrifices, pain, and glory of it all. We're joined by director Phil Turner and executive producer Paul Martin to discuss how the documentary was made.
A new documentary tells the stories of four daughters preparing for a 'Daddy-Daughter Dance' with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a rehabilitation program in Washington, D.C. "Daughters" was directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, who join All Of It to discuss, along with one of the subjects of the film, the program's 'fatherhood coach' Chad Morris.
In the new feature film, "Close To You,"actor Elliot Page returns to the big screen as Sam, a trans man who returns to his small hometown for a strained family reunion. Page is joined by co-star Hillary Baack who plays Sam's friend Katherine, and director Dominic Savage to discuss the film, which is out in theaters on August 16.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2024] Comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, grew up overweight as kids. However, they never talked about it. In a new memoir, the two reflect on their childhood experiences. Ian joins us to discuss their book, T-Shirt Swim Club, which is out today.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
New Jersey Monthly has just published a new list of "The 40 Best Restaurants in New Jersey," featuring establishments all over the Garden State. Jacqueline Mroz, features and dining senior editor, discusses her favorites from the list and we hear your local recommendations.
Musical group Tank and The Bangas returns with their latest project - a three-part spoken word collection titled The Heart, The Mind, The Soul. Using R&B, jazz and soul influences, vocalist Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball and guitarist/pianist Norman Spence join for a live performance in Studio 5. The entire spoken word collection will be available to stream on August 30th.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 12, 2024] Lesbian bars have been safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. The documentary series "Lesbian Bar Project" takes us to bars all across the globe - from Texas to Germany - to understand what they mean for the lesbian and queer femme community. Filmmakers Erica Rose and Elina Street join us to discuss the project. Producer Aki Camargo introduces this reair.
If you have a child, managing their screen time starts early and can be an ongoing challenge. Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi talks to us about strategies to help our kids lead healthier lives in front of screens. She also tells us whether some screens are better than others.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and photographer Anna Marie Tendler found herself struggling with suicidal ideation. She decided to check herself into a psychiatric hospital to receive treatment. Tendler joins us to discuss her memoir about this period of her life, titled Men Have Called Her Crazy, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays. Tendler will be speaking Friday night at the McNally Jackson Soho location at 5:30 PM.
A new book from an influential psychologist explains that when it comes to mentoring, educating or parenting teenagers, making them feel respected is key. Dr. David Yeager, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute discusses his new book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their strategies for motivating the young people in their lives.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Sometimes looking in the mirror and trying to psych yourself up just isn't enough. When you need external validation, Josh Gondelman is your man. He's a comedian and writer and the author of a pep talk newsletter titled "That's Marvelous." He joins us to spread enthusiasm -- and give listeners a boost.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
A new memoir offers readers a front-row seat inside of America's most infamous trials featuring characters such as Donald Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, Stormy Daniels, Steve Bannon, Tom Brady, Robert DeNiro, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein. Jane Rosenberg joins us to talk about her new book, Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Cartoonist, animator, and author Dash Shaw joins us to discuss his new graphic novel, Blurry, which examines the small life choices that lead to bigger life change. Plus, we discuss his film "Cryptozoo," which will be screening at Roxy Cinema on Sunday at 7 pm.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
From "Jaws" to "Godfather" to "Jurassic Park," film scores can be just as iconic as the film itself. To talk about some of cinema's greatest film scores, we're joined by Nicholas Marcus, host of The Film Scorer Podcast. Plus, we take your calls to learn more about your favorite film scores.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
Sweet Corn is famously very much in season towards the end of summer in the Northeast. There are many ways to enjoy corn: shucked, grilled, on the cob, off the cob, tossed in a salad. Caroline Hopkins is a reporter covering science, health, and medicine, who recently wrote a New York Times article, "How Healthy Is Sweet Corn?" and she tells us more about the nutritional benefits of corn and we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
The critically acclaimed work-place drama "Industry" returns for the third season. The show provides an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance, following a group of young bankers and their superiors in a cutthroat London firm. Actors Ken Leung and Myha'la join us to discuss what to expect this upcoming season, which premieres on Max on August 11.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
In the last few weeks, the Summer Olympics have turned many Americans into sudden experts in lesser-watched sports, like speed climbing and synchronized swimming. We want to know what sport is newly your favorite… plus we break down the Olympics so far with Olivia Craighead, a news writer covering pop culture for The Cut.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
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 Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley, and Barrye Brown, Schomburg Center Curator of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, join us to discuss the initiative.
This past weekend was the deadline for New York restaurants to apply for a permit to continue their outdoor dining setup, which first became common when the pandemic forced diners to eat outside. Ryan Kailath, Gothamist/WNYC arts and culture reporter, has been monitoring the permitting deadline, and gives us the latest on how many restaurants applied, the future of outdoor dining, and we take your calls.
52 West 8th Street in Manhattan is a famous address in the history of music. It's the home of Electric Lady Studios, built by Jimi Hendrix and his collaborators in the late 1960s. The space was designed as a home for Hendrix to have a safe and comfortable environment to record and explore new ideas. However, the studio was only finished shortly before his unexpected death. A new documentary tells the story of Electric Lady's construction as told by the musicians and engineers who worked alongside Hendrix. Director and Hendrix estate archivist John McDermott and architect John Storyk discuss the film, “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,”opening at the Quad Cinema on August 9.
Following the successful release of her debut album, Hypnos, R&B songstress Ravyn Lenae previews her forthcoming sophomore album ahead of its drop this Friday. We talk about her inspirations and play a few songs from the upcoming project, Bird’s Eye.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 5, 2023] An exhibit at Cooper Hewitt explores the histories behind symbols that are ubiquitous to our daily lives. 'Give Me A Sign: The Language of Symbols' demonstrates how symbol design is a collaborative effort that has evolved and transformed over time. Emily Orr, associate curator, gives an overview of the exhibition, which is on view through August 11.
A new documentary, "Black Twitter: A People's History," explores the rise and cultural impact of Black commentary on social media. The film is based on a Wired article by senior writer Jason Parham, who joins to discuss the series as well as how Black Twitter might affect the 2024 Presidential race."Black Twitter" is on Hulu now.
NPR music critic Ann Powers has written a new biography of iconic musician Joni Mitchell, Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell, told from the perspective of her world travels from places like rural Canada, to Europe, to America. Powers tells us more about her research, what she discovered during interviews with Joni's peers and collaborators, and of course we listen to some music and take your calls.
"Inside Out 2,""Kung Fu Panda 4,""Despicable Me 4," "Harold and the Purple Crayon,""IF,""The Garfield Movie,""The Wild Robot." It has been the summer of family movies. Are any of them adult friendly? Is it just a cash grab? What's new about the slew of films? We ask NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson for insight and we'll take your calls.
We are over a week into the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky dominating their events, and Pommel Horse Guy capturing the hearts and minds of twitter. All Of It producer Luke Green recaps the action thus far and looks forward to the rest of the Games.
An ongoing exhibit on Governor's Island asks New Yorkers to donate their empty pill bottles as part of an installation that seeks to destigmatize the use of medication in the treatment of mental health and other ailments. Artist Alyson Vega joins us to discuss the project, alongside Rachel Weisman, director of the Fountain House Gallery, an organization aimed at supporting contemporary artists who cope with mental illness. Meditations on Medication: The Pill Bottle Project is on view through August 11.
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 Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co., on view through October 20.
A new film follows a queer 17-year-old named Sam (Lily Collias), her father, and her father's longtime friend as they head on backpacking trip in the Catskills. However, she starts to see the men in a new light as their resentments about life rise to the surface. Director India Donaldson joins us alongside Collias to discuss the film, "Good One" which is playing at Film at Lincoln Center this weekend.
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their 10 favorites. This segment features Art News editor in chief Sarah Douglas who shares 10 pieces she thinks all New Yorkers should see.
We present the latest full discussion from our biography series, with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by USA Today's Washington D.C. bureau chief Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 18, 2024] A new movie attempts to humanize the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone plays Jax, a woman trying to solve the mystery of her missing sister while trying to create some degree of stability for her niece, Roki, played by Isabel DeRoy-Olson. Both join to discuss "Fancy Dance," out on Apple TV+.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
REBROADCAST FROM May 31, 2024] Viggo Mortensen joins us to discuss writing, directing, and starring in the new Western romance, "The Dead Don't Hurt," about a couple relearning each other after the wife's husband returns from the Civil War. Mortensen is joined by actor Vicky Krieps, who plays Vivienne in the film.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2024] Northern Irish police procedural, "Blue Lights," has been called "Ireland's answer to the Wire" for its both gritty and compassionate depiction of rookie cops working the hard scrabble streets of Belfast. Season 1 was nominated for 4 IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards) including Best New Drama. Season 2 is out now on BritBox and creators Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson join to discuss the season.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
[REBROADCAST FROM May 10, 2024] The Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rom-com "The Fall Guy" is all about a stuntman. We speak with Chris O'Hara, the stunt designer for the film, about his work on the project and his career as a stuntman and stunt designer.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
With Din Tai Fung, the popular Taiwanese dumpling chain, opening its first New York location earlier this summer, we take a look at where to get the best dumplings in the city from Manhattan's Chinatown, to Flushing, to Sunset Park. We're joined by Grace Young, food historian and cookbook author specializing in Chinese cuisine to guide the conversation. Plus, we take listener calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
In the film "Sebastian," Max is a 25-year-old aspiring novelist, living in London and paying his dues working at a literary magazine. Frustrated by his own ambitions and the pressures to succeed, Max begins moonlighting as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, secretly meeting men via an escorting platform and using his experiences to fuel his stories. Director Mikko Mäkelä and Ruaridh Mollica who plays Max, joins to discuss the film, which is out in select theaters tomorrow.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 19, 2023] Composer, vocalist and banjo virtuoso Rhiannon Giddens talks about her work, from adapting songs from folk traditions around the world, to her latest album of original music called "You're The One." Giddens will be performing this weekend in Katonah NY.
In the documentary "War Game", a bipartisan group of elected and defense officials conduct an unscripted role-play exercise, where they are confronted with a political coup in the wake of a contested 2024 presidential election. Directors Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber join to discuss the real-world implications of the film, along with Janessa Goldbeck who plays the role of Game Producer in the film.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
Author and longtime local broadcaster Jerry Barmash has written a book with behind-the-scenes stories of anchors you'll be familiar with: New York news anchors of the 70s and 80s. He writes about duos like Beutel and Grimsby; Jensen and Smith; Jorgensen and Roland; and Scarborough and Simmons. Barmash discusses his book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, and we take your calls for your memories of local news from this time period.
Full Bio returns! We pick up our biography series with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters. Today, we discuss "The View," Barbara's most famous interviews, and her legacy.
A new documentary utilizes never-before-heard interview tapes with Elizabeth Taylor to construct a portrait of the movie star's life. Director Nanette Burstein joins us to discuss "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," which premieres on HBO on August 3 at 8 pm.
In "Thelma,"Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb plays a nonagenarian who gets caught in a scamming operation. Armed with a mobility scooter and a trusted sidekick, she devises a plan to make the scammer pay. Squibb joins us to discuss the film, as well as her role as Nostalgia in Pixar's"Inside Out 2."
Mexican singer and megastar Juan Gabriel's soft yet exuberant personality and beautiful music always fascinated journalist Maria Elena Garcia. Her latest podcast, My Divo, explores the late Mexican entertainer's life, and how it helped Garcia reconcile her own sexuality with her Mexican heritage. Garcia joins us to discuss the podcast series, which is available now.
In the week since President Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed VP Kamala Harris, the "interwebs" have been in a frenzy. Suddenly Kamala fever has hit social media, with memes of the VP popping up all over. Atlantic Staff writer Shirley Li wrote a piece called "The Brat-ification of Kamala Harris" and joins us to break down some of the most popular memes as well as discuss how they may play into her campaign. We also take your calls.
Full Bio returns! We pick up our biography series with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters*. Today, we discuss Barbara's early life and college years, and how she got ahead in journalism.
The 14th century collection of short stories, The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, isn't obvious inspiration for a Netflix comedy. But creator and showrunner Kathleen Jordan has done just that, creating a dark comedy set in the midst of the Black Plague. She joins us to discuss the show, which is available to stream now on Netflix.
Before she was even 12 years old, Nandi Bushell graced the stages of stadiums with Foo Fighters and Lenny Kravitz thanks to her videos going viral during the pandemic. Now at 14 she's releasing her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming, which encourages other kids to pick up sticks. We speak to Nandi and hear some of her drumming live.
Famed American author Truman Capote enjoyed the friendship of many of the wealthiest and most elite women in Manhattan high society. So why did he decide to betray them all by publishing an excerpt of his never-completed novel, Answered Prayers, which mocked them and revealed their darkest secrets? We discuss Capote and his "swans" with Laurence Leamer, author of the book Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era, which was the inspiration of the FX series "Feud: Capote and the Swans." It is part of our series Women Behaving Badly, a tongue-in-cheek title for segments about unruly women in New York history.
A recent Psychology Today article stated that 1 in 10 fathers have postpartum depression. One of the authors of the study, Dr. Erin O'Connor, joins us to discuss what causes it, the lack of education around it, and tips to help someone work through it. Plus listeners call in with their experience with mental health after the birth of their child.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a rising star in the Democratic party, currently traveling throughout the country on behalf of her party's likely nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, Whitmer has a new memoir out, titled True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership and Everything In Between.
Over the weekend, WNYC presented a live event at St. Anne's Warehouse underneath the Brooklyn Bridge, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's iconic piece 'Rhapsody In Blue,' with a new arrangement from Edmar Colón that spotlights the piece's sense of place and the idea of a political crossroads. The event was curated by pianist Lara Downes, hosted by WQXR's Terrance McKnight, and featured musicians Christian McBride, Rosanne Cash, Arturo O’Farrill, Time for Three, and the Orchestra Elena. WNYC producer Simon Close recapped the event, and shared some musical excerpts of the evening.
All Of It producer Jordan Lauf talks about some of the season's forthcoming books, and shares updates on the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge.
Urban Bush Women are a Brooklyn based performance ensemble that aims to use dance as a medium for their message. 40 decades ago, they were founded by 4 Black Women and to celebrate their 40th anniversary they're having a weeklong residency at Lincoln Center. We'll be joined by Pia Monique Murray, an associate producer of the 40th anniversary events.
Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts
As a parent, your kid's wedding day is an exciting, emotional, and nerve wrecking time. But it can be easy to overstep and complicate things depending on your relationship with your child and their partner. Gabby Rello Duffy, senior editorial director of Brides Magazine, discusses her advice for parent etiquette on wedding days, and we take your calls.
Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts
Who gets to decide if you're "woman enough" to play women's sports? Michael Water's new book, The Other Olympians, examines the long history of sex-testing at the Games through the lens of two trans athletes from the 1930s. Almost a century later, sex-testing in competitive sports remains in effect, with some global sports federations banning certain athletes from participating in the Paris games. For contemporary context, we're joined by Frankie de la Cretaz, a journalist who regularly writes about the intersection of gender, queerness and sports.
Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts
As the Olympic Opening Ceremony kicks off today, we are being joined by Matthew Futterman. The deputy sports editor for The New York Times is live in Paris awaiting for the ceremony to begin as he walks us through what to expect from this years' games.
Kousha Navidar Guest-Hosts
"Shaft." "Taxi Driver." "Midnight Cowboy." What do all these movies have in common? The old Times Square is a central setting. The Criterion Channel's new "Times Square" series is a curated list of movies that feature Times Square back when it was known for its, let's say, less than welcoming qualities. Curator Clyde Folley discusses his favorite old Times Square movies, and we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
The much-anticipated new novel from Lev Grossman, the bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy, provides a fresh take on the legend of King Arthur. The Bright Sword imagines a Camelot filled with broken people who want to not only rebuild their land, but themselves. He joins us to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
We’re talking about French cooking ahead of the Paris Olympics. New York Times food writer Melissa Clark has authored over 40 cookbooks including Dinner In French. She joins toshare some recipes, hosting tips as well as her love of all things French.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
A new documentary produced by the New York Times looks at Louis C.K.'s professional career and sexual misconduct scandals and subsequent success since 2017. Filmmakers Caroline Suh and Cara Mones join us to discuss "Sorry/Not Sorry," which is now playing at IFC Center and available on demand.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Pianist and composer Lara Downes previews "Rhapsody for This Land: The American Odyssey in Music," a free concert at Brooklyn Bridge Park celebrating the centennials of WNYC and George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Produced by St Ann's Warehouse, the show will broadcast live on WNYC starting at 6 PM, July 27, and feature a reimagining of "Rhapsody" from Lara and composer Edmar Colón, plus performances from Rosanne Cash, Arturo O'Farrill, Christian McBride and Time for Three.
Planning to watch the 2024 Olympics but not feeling like being alone at home? Today we speak with Eater editor Melissa McCart about the best sports bars in the city to watch with a crowd. Plus, we hear your recommendations.
A new book tells the story of a divorce that made headlines in Gilded Age New York, after a high society woman admitted to her husband she was having an affair with his younger brother, and was possibly pregnant with his child. Author Barbara Weisberg joins us to discuss Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York, as part of our series, "Women Behaving Badly."
Brooklyn-based writer and DJ Jive Poetic blends poetry and prose, music, photographs and genealogy to create what he calls a “printed mixtape” of his life. He joins us to discuss his new memoir, Skip Tracer, exploring cultural identity, Afro-Caribbean diaspora and masculinity.
We are a few weeks into the first-ever All Of It Summer Reading Challenge! All Of It producer Jordan Lauf joins us to check in on your progress, and hear what you're reading for the challenge. Plus, she recommends a few books you might want to check out if you're feeling stuck. The deadline to finish the challenge is the end of Labor Day Weekend!
Fantastic Cat is a band that formed in 2019, featuring musicians and friends Anthony D'Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali. This summer they released their second album, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat, and the band, described as a "mysterious Americana supergroup" by Rolling Stone, joins us in studio for a special live performance ahead of their show in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey at Parker Press Park on August 7.
We continue our spotlight on Paris, the home of the 2024 Olympics. Today we speak with writer and editor Nick Mancall-Bitel about Eater's Guide to Paris. So if you're planning on visiting the City of Lights anytime soon, or just want to dream, we discuss the best places to grab a croissant, some of the best restaurants for dinner and how to dine like a Parisian.
When author Jill Ciment fell in love with her future husband, she was 17. He was 47, married, and with two children. Plus, he was her art teacher. That didn't stop them from having an affair, and they eventually married, remaining together until his death. Now, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Ciment wonders about whether the ending of their story can excuse the beginning. She examines this nuanced love story in her new memoir, Consent, and joins us to discuss.
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.
In the new play, "someone spectacular," a grief counseling group goes off the rails when the grief counselor fails to show up for the session. Playwright Doménica Feraud joins us to discuss the show, which is based in part on her own experience losing her mother very suddenly. "someone spectacular" is running at the Pershing Square Signature Center through August 31.
As we look towards the Paris Olympics, anyone looking for a vicarious trip to France should pick up the latest novel from James Beard Award-winning food writer and author Ruth Reichl. In The Paris Novel, a woman named Stella heads to Paris following the death of her estranged mother, and meets an octogenarian who opens her eyes to the world of fine dining and art. Reichl joins us to discuss the novel.
Fay Victor is a Brooklyn-born vocalist and bandleader who earlier this year released Life is Funny That Way, an album reimagining the compositions of pianist Herbie Nichols. Nichols was known for composing the music for Billie Holiday's famous song, “Lady Sings the Blues.” Ahead of her first headlining set at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 24, Victor joins with her band for a special live performance.
This summer, The High Line is celebrating its 15th anniversary since when it first opened to the public in 2009. To commemorate the anniversary, learn more about the history of The High Line development and its surrounding neighborhood, we speak to Annik LaFarge, author of the book, On The High Line: The Definitive Guide, and we take your calls.
Sometimes on Fridays we ask you about your weekend plans, so call us with what you've got going on! Plus, hear what's in store for this weekend from members of team All Of It, our WNYC colleagues, and other listeners.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Marine biologist and shark specialist Jasmin Graham faced some barriers to entry as a Black woman attempting to follow her dream of studying sharks. She chronicles that story, and tells us more about sharks, in her new memoir, Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist. The book also discusses Jasmin's role in the foundation of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) a group working to provide support for other aspiring marine biologists of color.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
A new documentary follows the Taliban in the aftermath of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan and how Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, said to be a former CIA base. Discovering new military technology there, the Taliban slowly morphs from a militia into a robust military group. Director Ibrahim Nash'at discusses this risky filmmaking process and his new film, "Hollywoodgate," in theaters today.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, Juliette Reilly joins us to discuss "Summer Sang," her song adaptation of Edna St Vincent Millay's poem, "What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why." Plus, Lincoln Center's chief artistic officer Shanta Thake joins us to discuss takeaways from the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of her personal favorite submissions and runners up. She also helps to preview WNYC's Public Song Project: The People's Concert at The Underground at Jaffe Drive, on Saturday at 6 PM, a free show that's part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
What's the best book of the 21st century so far? Last week, the New York Times attempted to answer that question, putting together a list of "The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century." This highly debated list has caused a stir among literary lovers, so we've invited Gilbert Cruz, editor of the New York Times Book Review, to discuss the list and defend the rankings. Plus, we take your calls about the best book of the 21st century.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
While the profiling of serial killers and other violent criminals has been the subject of countless film and TV projects, a new docuseries, "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer," spotlights the work of Dr. Ann Burgess, the woman who helped pioneer the science of criminal profiling. Burgess and showrunner Dani Sloane join to discuss.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
We've talked about ice cream, sandwiches and ways to stay cool as this summer has entered with a bang. Today we discuss cocktails to enjoy this summer, from the classics to trending with Carey Jones and John McCarthy, authors of the book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar***
As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, Mal Petty joins us to discuss their song adaptation of Margery Swett's poem "Winter Wife." Plus, WNYC New Sounds and Soundcheck host John Schaefer joins us to discuss takeaways from the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of his personal favorite submissions and runners up.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, we're joined by Ashleigh Prather and Manish Ayachit, a husband-and-wife duo who record and perform as Moontripp. They share their version of Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do."
Plus, Isabel Kim, associate director of Joe's Pub, joins us to discuss takeaways as a judge for the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of her personal favorite submissions and runners up.
In 19th century Staten Island, a heavily pregnant woman named Polly Bodine was accused of murdering her own sister-in-law, and her baby niece. The crime and subsequent trials set off a media firestorm in New York, with luminaries like Edgar Allen Poe and Walt Whitman covering the case. We speak with author Alex Hortis about his new book, The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice as part of our series, "Women Behaving Badly," a tongue-in-cheek look at unruly women in New York history.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sean Wang's latest feature film, "Didi,"is a slice of life story about Chris, an impressionable teenager living in Fremont, California. It's summer, and the 13-year-old spends his time aimlessly skateboarding and flirting with his crush on Myspace. Chris often clashes with his immigrant mother, whose rigid expectations for her son clashes with his own desires and ambitions. Wang joins to discuss his feature directorial debut, which is out in theaters on July 26.
After 12 years, New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells is leaving the table and shining a light on the health concerns that face many food critics. He joins us next to reflect on over a decade of reviewing food in New York.
Film director Susan Seidelman was one of the trailblazing female directors of the 1980s, working on classics like "Smithereens" and "Desperately Seeking Susan," and even directing the pilot episode of "Sex and the City." She chronicles her life and career in her new memoir, Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls. She joins us to discuss.
As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, we're joined by Kate Hall and Chris Bishop, who perform as Love? said the Commander. We hear their song adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem "Bed in Summer."
Then, DJ Rekha joins us to discuss takeaways from the 2024 Public Song Project and share some of their personal favorite submissions and runners up. They also share their own musical submission to the project.
In Cole Escola's hit play "Oh, Mary!" they star as a deranged version of Mary Todd Lincoln, whose dream in life is to be a cabaret star. Mary's husband Abraham gets her acting lessons to keep her from bothering him, which sets off a chain of events which ultimately leads to his own assassination. Following a successful off-Broadway run, the show is now running at the Lyceum Theatre through September 15. Director Sam Pinkleton joins us to discuss the Broadway transfer, alongside actor Conrad Ricamora, who stars as Abraham Lincoln.
"Cats" is back in town, but with a makeover. Instead of ballet dancing and cat costumes, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" features a disco ball, house music, avant-garde costumes, and a whole lot of voguing, dipping and sashaying. Choreographer Omari Wiles and gender consultant and dramaturg Josephine Kearns share how they blended New York's ballroom culture with a Broadway classic. "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" is running now at the Perelman Arts Center through August 11.
A new documentary, "Join or Die," tells the history of the decline in community and connection in America, and the consequences of increasing social isolation. Sibling directors Pete and Rebecca Davis discuss their film, which is screening at Firehouse Cinema from July 19 through July 25.
As part of our weeklong unveiling of winners of the 2024 Public Song Project, Candice Hoyes joins us to discuss her take on Bessie Smith's "Young Woman's Blues."
Plus, All Of It producer Simon Close discusses some of the submissions from this year's project, previews the upcoming concert series at Lincoln Center on July 20th, and shares a bonus Public Song track from the team behind Radiolab's children's' podcast Terrestrials.
In a new book, The Price She Pays, two experts in mental health discuss the struggles women face in sports, including disordered eating, substance use, depression and abuse. Co-authors Katie Steele, a former D1 athlete and licensed therapist, and Dr. Tiffany Brown, a therapist who works with student athletes, join us to discuss.
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 the exhibit and director of diChroma photography, and Sophie Wright, executive director of Fotografiska, join us to discuss, Vivian Maier: Unseen Work, which runs at Fotografiska through September 29.
It seems that the circumstances of life today make it harder to meet new people, talk to strangers, and have good conversation. Science writer David Robson has written a new book about social connection, The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life, and he tells us more about the science behind conversation and how to go about transforming our daily conversations to get the most out of life. Plus, we take your calls.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Planning a successful trip with a friend group can be tricky to master. There are differing travel styles, personality types and financial constraints to consider. Nick Leighton, host of the etiquette podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves?, joins us to discuss how to execute these without a hitch, and take listener calls on their best and worst friend travel stories.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
After her bestselling thriller Long Bright River, Liz Moore returns with a new mystery. In The God of the Woods, a teenage girl goes missing at the Adirondack summer camp that her parents own. What's even more strange is that her older brother also vanished years ago, and has never been found. Moore joins us to discuss this mystery novel, which Kousha has selected for the Summer Reading Challenge in the category "A book about or set in New York." Click here to join the challenge!
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
The new limited series on Apple TV+, "Lady in the Lake" tells the story of how the families of two women become entangled when a young girl goes missing in 1966 Baltimore. The director and showrunner Alma Har'el and stars Y'lan Noel and Byron Bowers join to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Producer of the Public Song Project, Simon Close, discusses the incredible submissions from this year's project, and previews the upcoming concert series at Lincoln Center on July 20th.
This summer, The Classical Theatre of Harlem is putting on a free production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for Uptown Shakespeare in the Park. Director Carl Cofield discusses the production, which is set during the Harlem Renaissance and has performances through July 28.
Cast iron cookware has a well-deserved reputation for being a kitchen workhorse, going easily from stovetop to oven. And like anything with a cult following, how to take care of it is subject to a lot of debate. Daniel Gritzer is the senior culinary director at Serious Eats, and he joins us to discuss how to season your cast iron and talk about how he uses the cookware.
The new film "Quad Gods" follows a group of New York City quadriplegic men who form an E-Sports team that helps assist them in their recovery. Documentarian Jess Jacklin joins us to discuss the film, alongside Richard Jacobs, one of the film's subjects."Quad Gods" is out now on MAX.
Chicocurlyhead's unique mix of R&B and Latin music helped him stand out as an emerging artist from Atlanta. Remezcla called him "a rising Spanglish singer ready to take over." Last month, he dropped a new EP, NEVERENDING ROADTRIP. Chicocurlyhead joins us to discuss the new project and his career in music so far.
The latest exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute brings old 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.
In the follow-up to author K’wan's novel,The Reluctant King, Maureen, the former matriarch of Manhattan’s King crime family, devises a plan to reclaim power after being exiled to Brooklyn with her son. It's titled, False Idols: A Reluctant King Novel. K’wan joins us to discuss the new release and the battle over the New York City's Five Points.
Just like WNYC, the beloved Caesar salad turns 100 this month. To celebrate the beloved leafy green dish, we're joined by food writer and TV host Pati Jinich. Jinich is author of the recent New York Times article, "The Century-Long Saga of the Caesar Salad," detailing the history and impact of the dish, which originated in Tijuana, Mexico. Plus, we take your calls on your favorite recipes and renditions of the iconic dish.
A new book examines the glamourous cathedrals of retail: the early New York City department stores. When Women Ruled 5th Avenue spotlights three women who helmed the C suites of the major stores, Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor and Henri Bendel. Author Julie Satow joins to discuss.
Producer of the Public Song Project, Simon Close, discusses the incredible submissions from this year's project, and previews the upcoming concert series at Lincoln Center on July 20th.
Beatlemania is alive and well at the Brooklyn Museum! A current exhibit, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm, displays Paul McCartney's photographs taken during the height of their newfound fame. Curator Catherine Futter joins us to discuss the exhibit.
The new novel from Taffy Brodesser-Akner follows a very wealthy Long Island family coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping scheme. She joins us to discuss the book, Long Island Compromise, which is out today! She will be speaking tonight with the New York Public Library at 7 pm. Alison has selected Long Island Compromise for our Summer Reading Challenge in the category "a book about or set in New York." Click here to join our Summer Reading Challenge!
The protagonist in Yasmin Zaher's debut novel, The Coin, is a wealthy Palestinian woman with impeccable style and meticulous hygiene. She teaches at a school for underprivileged boys, where her eccentric methods often cross boundaries. The book follows the protagonist's intense unravelling, and her desire to regain control of her life. Zaher joins us in studio to discuss the book, which is out today.
Alison has selected The Coin for our Summer Reading Challenge in the category "a book by a debut novelist. Clickhere to join our Summer Reading Challenge!
A new play from actor Marin Ireland tells the story of a woman processing the aftermath of a relationship that ended with domestic violence. The lead role is played in rotation by multiple actors, including Maria Dizzia, who also directs the show. Ireland and Dizzia join us to discuss "Pre-Existing Condition," which is running now at Connely Theater through August 3.
A new documentary provides an inside look at one of the only inpatient units in the U.S. that treats young adults for serious mental health issues. Directors Lindsey Megrue and Alexandra Shiva join clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Braider to discuss,"One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit," available on Max.
In Gilded Age New York, a Jewish woman named Fredericka Mandelbaum was able to become fantastically wealthy by running a crime syndicate. We learn how "Marm" Mandelbaum became a notorious crime boss from Margalit Fox, author of the new book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss. It's the launch of our July series "Women Behaving Badly," a tongue-in-cheek title for our look at unruly women of New York history.
A new "P-Valley" inspired docuseries from creator Katori Hall and star Nicco Annan shows viewers a real version of the Deep South, from the queer nightlife scene in Dallas, TX to the Hoodoo practitioners of Memphis, TN. Both Hall and Annan join us to discuss the show, "Down in the Valley," which premiered on Starz last week.
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. The premiere segment features New York Times art critic Will Heinrich who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 20, 2024] We cover some news-you-can-use and crowdsource tips from listeners on how to beat the heat. We're also joined by Annie Colbert, editor in chief of Popular Science, to talk about the science of temperature and extreme heat, and to explain how some of these strategies work.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 30, 2024] It’s officially summer travel season. If you’re thinking about planning a trip to sample some local cuisine along the Eastern Seaboard (or beyond) we’ll share some suggestions of where to check out great food with Hunter Lewis, editor in chief of Food and Wine.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 2, 2022] The summer is here, which means more opportunities for outdoor gatherings, picnics, and vacation cooking projects. But also, because of the heat, you may not to want to have that oven or stove on as long...Emily Weinstein, food and cooking editor for the New York Times, joins to talk all things summer cooking, and take your cooking questions and calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 19, 2024] Eater NY editor Melissa McCart talks about where to scoop up the best ice cream in the city and take calls from listeners to share their favorites.
This conversation was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 23, 2021] Food & Wine senior food editor Mary-Frances Heck joins us to talk summer cocktails, recipes, and trends.
This conversation is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2024] This summer, from July 1st to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete a summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun!
Sign up with the Google Form here and receive a little gift for participating. Then, select and read at least one book in any four of the following categories...
- A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
- Something by a debut novelist
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book about or set in New York
- A book translated from another language
- A book being turned into a TV series or movie
- A book you heard about on All Of It
You can download and fill out or print this PDF form to keep track of your selections!
You can also share your selections with us, and keep us updated on your summer reading progress, by tagging us in posts on Instagram, and we’ll repost you! Tag us @allofitwnyc and use the hashtag #AOISummerReadingChallenge.
Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll follow up about your selections to receive another prize!
All summer long, our hosts Alison Stewart and Kousha Navidar will be completing the challenge along with you, so tune in to the show for some great recommendations. Plus, some special guests will be sharing their selections as well.
And if you’re looking for some inspiration to get you started, below are some suggestions from All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf.
Happy reading!
[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2021] We wrap up February’s installment of the "Full Bio" series with a look at the last years of Frederick Douglass’s life, including his experience as minister and consul general to Haiti. Historian David W. Blight, author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, describes the reaction to Frederick Douglass’s death in February of 1895 as well as why Douglass’s second marriage to a woman named Helen Pitts became one of the biggest scandals in 19th century America.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 25, 2021] For the fifth installment of February’s “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight discusses Frederick Douglass’s political work fighting for abolition and suffrage. We look at his allegiance to the Republican Party, including his working relationship with Abraham Lincoln, and why Andrew Johnson was so dismissive of Douglass.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 24, 2021] In the fourth installment of our February “Full Bio” series, we look at Frederick Douglass’s family and friendships. Historian David W. Blight talks about Douglass’s first wife, Anna, their five children (four of whom lived to adulthood), and his long and turbulent friendship with German feminist and abolitionist Otillie Assing.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 23, 2021] For the third installment of our February "Full Bio" series, historian David W. Blight describes what made Frederick Douglass such an engaging speaker that he became one of the most powerful voices in 19th century America. Plus, we look at how the prominent abolitionist’s views on slavery evolved in the 1830’s and 1840’s. Blight’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography is titled, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 22, 2021] We continue with our "Full Bio" series with historian David W. Blight, who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. In this installment, we learn how Douglass escaped slavery and fled to the North.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2021] We present the full conversation from February's installment of our “Full Bio” series with historian David Blight about his book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for History. Blight used new information drawn from private collections to explore the work and life of Douglass. We start with a look at Douglass’s early life as an enslaved person, how he learned to read, and how he escaped to the North from Baltimore in 1838.
Humorist and Journalist Mo Rocca's new book is called Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs, which spotlights people like Colonel Sanders, Frank Lloyd Wright and Henri Matisse, whose accomplishments as older folks demonstrate that age is indeed just a number. He joins to share stories and insights from the book, and listeners call in to share their "late in life" triumphs.
The summer is a great time for a birthday party, especially your kid's birthday. You walk in any New York City park on a given weekend, and you'll see crowds of parents and kids celebrating. Writer Laura Fenton recently wrote the article, "How to Throw a Child’s Park Birthday Party," for New York Magazine, and she gives us party planning recommendations and we take your calls and questions.
When documentarian Penny Lane decided to donate her kidney to a complete stranger, her friends and family couldn't understand her decision. So she decided to make a documentary about the process. She joins Alison (a fellow kidney donor!) to discuss the film "Confessions of a Good Samaritan," which is in theaters now.
A new audio play presented by V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against all women, shares the stories of Black women across the diaspora. Playwright, author and V-Day founder V (formerly Eve Ensler) joins us alongside playwright, actress, and producer Hollis Heath to discuss, VOICES: a sacred sisterscape.
The new documentary,"Farming While Black," explores the triumphs and challenges of being a Black agricultural worker and farm-owner. Director Mark Decena and farmer and subject Karen Washington join us to discuss the film.
The new Broadway revival of the 1979 play"Home" stars Tory Kittles a Cephus Miles, a rural farmer who, after being released from prison for draft-dodging, moves up north to the big city. Kittles and director Kenny Leon join us to discuss the show, which is running at the Todd Haimes Theatre through July 21.
Bobby Finger, author and co-host of the Who? Weekly podcast returns with his second novel, Four Squares. The story is set in the West Village of the 1990s, where Artie, a gay man working a tedious advertising job meets the love of his life, Abraham. The story interweaves through several stages of Art's life, including as an elderly man seeking belonging and connection in New York City. Finger joins in studio to discuss the novel.
Looking for a new podcast to enjoy during your commute, by the pool or on vacation? Lauren Passell, editor of Podcast The Newsletter, joins to recommend her favorites to check out and we take your calls.
In February of this year, our host Alison Stewart underwent emergency brain surgery, which revealed a serious infection pressing on her language center. Now, she's back on the live show, and ready to talk about her surgery and recovery process. She kicks things off by interviewing her own neurosurgeon, Dr. Randy D'Amico of Lenox Hill Hospital, about her case and the process of treating her infection (which included AWAKE brain surgery!).
Journalist Sebastian Junger nearly died a few years ago when an aneurysm in his abdomen ruptured. As he lay dying on the operating table, a vision of his dead father caused him to question for the first time the possibility of an afterlife. He joins us to discuss his memoir about the experience,In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife.
We're launching a summer reading challenge! From now until the end of Labor Day weekend, we're challenging our listeners to read four books in any of the following categories:
A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
Something by a debut novelist
A book recommended by a friend
A book about or set in New York
A book translated from another language
A book being turned into a TV series or movie
A book you heard about on All Of It
To sign up for the challenge (and receive a prize!) click here.
To get you started, All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf joins us for some recommendations in each category.
Our host Alison was on an extended medical leave following emergency brain surgery, and she had to deal with a lot of new, frustrating, and unexpected situations. She speaks with psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, author and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast and “Dear Therapist” column for The Atlantic.
From beaches to festivals to capybara enclosures, we take your recommendations for the best things to do on Long Island in the summertime… and we hear some recommendations from Newsday reporter and Long Island resident, Beth Whitehouse.
Guest hosted by David Furst****
Earlier this week, one of our producers, pointed out aTime Out New York article titled, “NYC ranked best city in the U.S. in a new study”The article’s subtitle? “We already knew—and now you know as well.”We agreed -- but we aren't closed minded -- so we put it to listeners as part of our "Small Stakes, Big Opinions" series. The question on the table: is New York, in fact, the greatest city in the world? If not, what is? Comedian and author Josh Gondelman joined us to discuss.
Guest hosted by David Furst****
A new podcast series from Reveal revisits the history of 40 Acres and a Mule: the land grants given to recently freed slaves after the Civil War that were later taken away. 40 Acres and a Lie tells the stories of those freed men and women who lost their land, their present descendants, and the Americans who own and live on the land today. Reporters Alexia Fernández Campbell and April Simpson discuss the series, which airs its final episode Sunday on WNYC at 11am, and wherever you get podcasts.
Guest hosted by David Furst****
James-Beard nominated baker Renato Poliafito joins to discuss his latest cookbook, Dolci! American Baking with an Italian Accent. It includes a mashup of Italian and American standards from Aperol Spritz Cake, to Malted Tiramisu, as well as savory treats like Cacio e Pepe Arancini. And listeners, call with any baking questions!
Guest hosted by David Furst****
Throughout cinema history, trans characters have usually been murdered, made into a joke, or viewed as threats to the normal order — relegated to a lost highway of corpses, fools, and monsters. For the last installment of our Pride on Screen series, we look at the past, present and future of transgender stories in cinema with Willow Maclay and Caden Gardner, the authors of the book, Corpses, Fools and Monsters.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2024] The close harmony trio Tiny Habits formed at Berklee College of Music in 2022 and have quickly become a fan favorite in the world of indie folk-pop. Cinya Khan, Maya Rae, and Judah Mayowa join to perform live in our studio.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Instead of thinking of the ocean as a silent body of water, a new book demonstrates how important sound is in the lives of sea creatures. Author and science writer Amorina Kingdon joins us to discuss, Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
In the new 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 about governing and the future of America. Taylor, Villafañe, and playwright Mario Correa join us to discuss the show, which is running at Lincoln Center through August 4.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
As Pride Month comes to a close, we speak to the team behind the NYC Queer History Walking Tour. They give guided tours of the Lower East Side and the East Village, featuring venues of importance that played a part in shaping LGBTQ+ life in the city, including theaters, bookstores, and nightclubs. Katie Vogel of the Henry Street Settlement, as well as Jimmy Fay and Salonee Bhaman of the Close Friends Collective join us to discuss.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
This Pride Month, WNYC's community partnerships desk has been asking New Yorkers what Pride means to them, some of whom you've heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Ahead of New York City's Pride March this weekend, George Bodarky, our Community Partnerships editor, joins to discuss the project, listen to voices he recorded, and take your calls to hear about what Pride means to you.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen
Today is the last of day of school in New York City public schools. To kick off summer vacation, let's listen to some music for families! Lucy Kalantari is a Grammy-award winning musician who specializes in children's music. Her new album, Creciendo, is her first full-length project in Spanish, inspired by her Puerto Rican and Dominican identity. Kalantari joins us in studio to perform live, and talk about her process as a songwriter for the new "Dora" series.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen
Today we are celebrating the last day of school in New York City public schools! Karina González is a Brooklyn-based picture book author and bilingual speech-language pathologist. She joins us in-studio to discuss her latest book, Churro Stand, which celebrates the food vendors of New York and the working parents who serve their community.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen
Today is the last day of school for New York City public schools, so as we head into summer vacation, we're celebrating with stories for kids! Journalist and author Karen Good Marable has written a new picture book, Yaya and the Sea, about a girl named Yaya who takes the A train with her mom and aunties down to coastal New York City, and learns about growing up in the process. Marable tells us more about her inspiration for the book and does a special reading!
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen
Guest host Kousha Navidar is headed to his alma mater to give a commencement speech to the graduating class of 2024. To prepare Kousha, we're joined by Riley Roberts, a professional speechwriter. The two break down their favorite commencement speeches, and ask listeners about their favorites.
In her new book, Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Emily Nussbaum makes the case for taking the history of reality television seriously, especially considering the 2016 election of a reality TV star as President. She joins us to discuss this history ahead of her 7 pm event tonight at the Strand.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Crooked Media founders and Pod Save America hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor have written a book, Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps, about how to be involved in politics in a way that actually feels productive. They join us to discuss the book, and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
The new film, "A Quiet Place: Day One," is set in New York City and captures the experience of the very first day that the mysterious, sound-seeking creatures landed on earth. We speak with writer and director Michael Sarnoski about the new prequel, which stars Lupita Nyong'o and is in theaters this Friday.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Hobey Baker was considered one of the very first American ice hockey stars, taking the sport to new heights in the early 20th century. Tragically, he died under mysterious circumstances while in military service during World War I. A new podcast from ESPN's 30 For 30, Searching for Hobey Baker, investigates his life, death, and identity as a gay man in early 20th century America. Executive producer Andy Reynolds joins us to discuss.
Kousha Navidar Hosts
Summer can be a lonely time if you don't feel like you have exciting plans every weekend. Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy, joins us to discuss ways to combat summer FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and take your calls.
Kousha Navidar Hosts
Summer is officially here. See what destinations are trending, where to avoid the crowds, where to go on a budget and more with Lonely Planet's executive editor Nitya Chambers. We also take your calls and questions.
Kousha Navidar Hosts
Summer brings longer days and warmer temperatures. But the season also brings unwanted guests like mice, fruit flies, bed bugs and roaches into your home. To prevent and eradicate these pests, we're joined by Jim Fredericks, entomologist and senior vice president of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association. Plus, we take your calls.
Kousha Navidar Hosts
The band Lake Street Dive join us for a live special performance and to discuss their new album, Good Together, out today!
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
In the 1930s, President Roosevelt's New Deal program revitalized Americans struggling during the Great Depression, including those working in the arts. One program, the U.S. Music Unit, sought to record and collect folk songs from all over America. The program collected over 800 songs over a two-year span before it was shut down for supposed socialistic sympathies. Author Sheryl Kaskowitz has written a new book about the history of the program, A Chance to Harmonize: How FDR's Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America from the Great Depression―One Song at a Time, and she is with us to discuss her book and listen to archival recordings.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
Sandwiches are universal, yet they come in so many shapes and sizes. Where do you get the best one in the city? We speak with THE CITY reporter Katie Honan about her sandwich guide. Plus we take your calls for your favorites.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Today we revisit our summer series taking your recommendations about how to have summer and weekend fun in our area. Today we focus on Westchester. Amy Sowder, managing editor of Westchester Magazine, gives us her picks of the places and activities to enjoy the sunshine in Westchester County, and we take your calls!
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Medium Build just released his acclaimed album, Country, and is currently in the midst of his North American headline tour. He joins us for a Listening Party ahead of his shows at Bowery Ballroom this weekend on Friday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22.
In August of 1971, fifty years after the UK's Football Association banned women's soccer competitions, a group of women's soccer teams gathered in Mexico City for the first unofficial Women's World Cup. The documentary, "COPA 71," tells the story of this monumental - and largely forgotten - sporting event. Directors Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine, as well as Carol Wilson, team captain of the 1971 England team join us to discuss the film, which premieres tomorrow at IFC Center and on digital streaming platforms.
Hosting a dinner party this summer? We've got you covered. Katherine Lewin is the founder of Big Night, a dinner party shop (with locations in the West Village and Greenpoint) that is full of inspiring ideas to level-up your hosting. Lewin is also author of the new book, Big Night: Dinners, Parties, and Dinner Parties, and she tells about the secrets to hosting a memorable dinner party and take your calls.
We kick off the first day of summer with some news-you-can-use and crowdsource tips from listeners on how to beat the heat. We're also joined by Annie Colbert, editor in chief of Popular Science, to talk about the science of temperature and extreme heat, and to explain how some of these strategies work.
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, and it looks at her legacy -- and how she changed our country forever.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
A new documentary from Executive Producer Shonda Rhymes spotlights the design team behind the first Black Barbie doll as well as speaks to Black celebrities and tastemakers about the importance of representation in all facets of life. Director Lagueria Davis joins to discuss "Black Barbie."
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
As New York enters a heat wave, we speak with Eater NY editor Melissa McCart about where to scoop up the best ice cream in the city and take calls from listeners to share their favorites.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 21, 2023] A new book explains how ice became a necessity in our everyday lives, whether its making tall glasses of tea, skating rinks or cutting-edge cryotherapy breast-cancer treatments. Journalist and historian Amy Brady join us to discuss her latest book, titled Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--a Cool History of a Hot Commodity.
A new film premiering on Apple TV+ attempts to humanize the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone plays Jax, a woman trying to solve the mystery of her missing sister while trying to create some degree of stability for her niece, Roki, played by Isabel DeRoy-Olson. Both join to discuss "Fancy Dance."
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
New Zealand-Australian musician and singer Jordan Rakei's latest album, The Loop, features a beautiful symphony of bold orchestral and soulful choral arrangements. He joins us in the studio to perform songs from the album live.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Bestselling author Frederick Joseph's latest poetry collection explores the complexities of relationships and the heartache of loss. He joins us for a conversation about his new book, We Alive, Beloved on the day of its release.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
"Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is a new documentary that traces the history of LGBTQ+ entertainers in comedy. From legends like Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes and Rosie O'Donnell, the film discusses how LGBTQ+ trailblazers made a space for themselves in stand-up, late night, and Hollywood films. Director Page Hurwitz and comedians Suzanne Westenhoefer and Solomon Georgio discuss the project, which is available on Netflix starting today.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
In Nicola Yoon's first novel for adults, a woman named Jasmyn and her family move to a wealthy, utopic, all-Black community in Liberty, California. But very quickly, Jasmyn begins to realize that all in Liberty is not as peaceful as it seems. Yoon joins us to discuss her novel, One of Our Kind.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Argentinian actor Maia Novi will stop at nothing to be in the American movies, even if it means losing her mind. It's the premise of the off-Broadway play, "Invasive Species," based on Novi's personal experiences navigating drama school. Novi and director Michael Breslin join us to discuss the dark comedy, which is running at the Vineyard's Dimson Theatre until June 30.
Disney and Pixar's “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of teenage Riley Andersen just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for new emotions such as envy, embarrassment, boredom, and anxiety. Psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, who consulted on the film, and co-writer Dave Holstein, join us to discuss the science behind teenage emotions displayed on screen.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Pixar's latest movie, "Inside Out 2," was released in theaters over the weekend. The beloved animation studio has been making films for decades that are beloved by adults and children alike. For the latest installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, we attempt to answer the question: What is the best Pixar movie? Will Leitch, New York Magazine contributing editor, and film critic Tim Grierson have ranked the Pixar films for Vulture, and they give us their thoughts and take your calls.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 8, 2024] The new play "Stereophonic" recently became the most Tony Award-nominated play ever, receiving 13 nominations. It follows the story of a band recording a new album as their relationships with one another begin to fracture. We're joined by playwright David Adjmi, director Daniel Aukin, and composer Will Butler to discuss the show, running through August 18 at the Golden Theatre.
[REBROADCAST FROM DEC. 15, 2022] Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's now-beloved musical "Merrily We Roll Along" was a massive flop when it premiered in 1981, lasting on Broadway for only two weeks. But a new production at New York Theater Workshop has opened to rave reviews, signaling the show might have found a new life. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez join us to discuss the production, and why it's working this time.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCT. 27, 2023] Ossie Davis's daring farce, "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch," has been revived on Broadway for the very first time. Tony-winning actor Leslie Odom, Jr. plays Purlie Victorious Judson, a Black man determined to win back the money for his community church from Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee. Tony nominee Kara Young stars as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, a woman who gets caught up in Purlie's scheme. The production is directed by Tony-winner Kenny Leon, who joins us alongside Young and Odom Jr.
[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 9, 2024] In the Broadway staging of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie-winning play "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson stars as Toni, a woman dealing with the fallout from a gruesome discovery among her late father's things. Toni and her brothers, who are cleaning out the old family plantation home, must decide what to do with this explosive artifact. Jacobs-Jenkins, Paulson, and director Lila Neugebauer join us to discuss the show.
[REBROADCAST FROM NOV. 16, 2023] In the 1980s and '90s, Alicia Keys was a girl living with her mother in a small apartment off Times Square, with a dream of being a professional musician. Of course, we know how her life turned out. Keys is one of the creators of a new musical inspired by her early life in Manhattan, featuring original music and lyrics. "Hell's Kitchen" tells the story of Ali (Maleah Joi Moon), a 17-year-old who wants to make it big. To discuss the show, we're joined by director Michael Greif, book writer Kristoffer Diaz, and music supervisor Adam Blackstone.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 16, 2024] The classic musical "Cabaret" is back on Broadway, this time transforming a theater into an immersive Kit Kat Klub experience. Tony nominated stars Eddie Redmayne (the emcee) and Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) join us alongside director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss the production, which has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.
Lisa Keefauver is a widow, a grief activist, social worker, and host of the podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Now, in her new book of the same title, she helps people navigating grief orient themselves to their new reality and shares tools they can use to move forward, not on.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Boston-based bilingual singer-songwriter Alisa Amador rose to fame after she won the 2022 Tiny Desk Concert on NPR. Her new album, Multitudes, is a captivating self-portrait that celebrates her Latinx roots and her journey as an artist. Amador joins us in studio before her live performance at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park tomorrow.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
In the new film "Ghostlight,"a father finds meaning in joining a community theater production of "Romeo & Juliet," while realizing that the play is beginning to mirror his own life. Writer and director Kelly O'Sullivan, co-director Alex Thompson, and star Keith Kupferer join us to discuss the film, which premieres in theaters on Friday.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
To reconnect with her Thai identity, Belgium-based cartoonist Christina De Witte started virtual Thai language classes during the pandemic where she met Mallika Kauppinen, a native Thai speaker, language instructor, and accomplished cook. The pair have banded together to create a new Thai comic book cookbook, Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice. De Witte and Kauppinen join us to discuss some of the recipes and illustrations in the book.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Grammy-award winning musician PJ Morton is back with a new album, Cape Town to Cairo, which was fully produced, written and created during his month-long trip around the African content. With collaborations with local artists and using regional sounds, PJ Morton's album is an ode to his motherland, and the cultures and stories he encountered while there. Morton joins us for a live performance and discusses his experience making the record.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
This week, Wynton Marsalis is playing his first residency at the famous Blue Note Jazz Club in over thirty years. The Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter will be playing with both the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Future of Jazz Septet through June 16. Marsalis discusses with us his residency, his favorite memories of playing at the Blue Note, and his continued education efforts in Jazz.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
"Following Harry," a documentary screening at Tribeca this year follows artist and activist Harry Belafonte in his twilight years, helping mentor the next generation of social justice activists. We'll speak with the director, Susanne Rostock, as well as poet Aja Monet and activist Matt Post who are featured in the film.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Lesbian bars have been safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. The documentary series "Lesbian Bar Project" takes us to bars all across the globe - from Texas to Germany - to understand what they mean for the lesbian and queer femme community. Filmmakers Erica Rose and Elina Street join us to discuss the project, as part of our Pride on Screen series.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
In "Tuesday,"Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a mother who, along with her dying teenage daughter, must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird. Louis-Dreyfus joins us to talk about her role in the new film, along with director Daina O. Pusić.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Last week marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and as we mark the historic event, we also acknowledge that soon, World War II veterans will no longer be with us. We want to invite listeners to call in and share their relative's story of their D-Day experience, or any veterans who want to share what they went through on that day. Guiding us through the conversation is author Garrett M. Graff, who will discuss his new book, When The Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, grew up overweight as kids. However, they never talked about it. In a new memoir, the two reflect on their childhood experiences. Ian joins us to discuss their book, T-Shirt Swim Club, which is out today.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
This Friday, guitarist Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs will release their new rocking album, Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits. Campbell was a founder, lead guitarist, and co-writer for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and he joins us in studio for a Listening Party preview of the new album.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
WNYC reporter and All Of It guest host Matt Katz spent years looking for his biological father, a search that turned into his acclaimed podcast, Inconceivable Truth. He joins us to reflect on how that search made him think about parenting and fatherhood ahead of Father's Day.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
A mother provides raw testimony about her struggle to help her son facing intense mental health challenges, including depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It's titled,I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child. Author Kristina Kuzmič joins us to discuss lessons she learned about supporting her children through crisis, and we take listener calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar***
Friendships can ground us, nurture us, and be a great source of fun and belonging. But what happens when they aren't working? We speak to author Anna Goldfarb, whose latest book, Modern Friendship, is about how to nurture friendships and also know when to let go. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Our lives are lived in three places: home, work – and a third place. Usually it’s not a place that bridges the first two, like a library, bookstore, park, cafe, barbershop, dog park. But they're becoming increasingly rare. Writer Allie Volpe joins to discuss the importance of third spaces and what its decline could mean for everyday people. She's the writer of the latest Vox article, If you want to belong, find a third place.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
In her directorial debut, queer comedian TigNotaro explores what it means to come out late(r) in life. The film, "Am I Ok?", features Lucy (played by Dakota Johnson) who reveals a long held secret about her sexuality to her best friend.Notarojoins us to talk about the film, which is available to stream on Max.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
Ahead of the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, we take some time to look back on the history of the island, and the circumstances that led so many Puerto Ricans to move to New York City. Author Jorell Meléndez-Badillo joins us to discuss his new book, Puerto Rico: A National History.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
What's up this weekend? We ask listeners about their weekend plans.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.*
Cookbook author and globetrotting food writer Yasmin Fahr joins to discuss her latest book, Cook Simply, Live Fully, which features recipes for easy weeknight dinners and one-pot meals. Plus, she'll take listener calls.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Following the tour cancellations from artists like Jennifer Lopez and The Black Keys and slow ticket sales for other artists like Future and Metro Boomin', we investigate what's going on with summer concerts with Dave Brooks, senior director of live music and touring at Billboard. Plus, we discuss the Biden administration's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster. And we take your calls!
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Generations have grown up with Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Now Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard takes a look at the man behind the muppets, Jim Henson, in his new documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Ron Howard joins to discuss the film and Henson's legacy.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
In the 1970s, Brooklyn-born saxophonist Alan Braufman released a cult classic free jazz album, Valley of Search. But for decades afterwards, Braufman was out of the spotlight, not releasing any albums as a band leader. However, in 2018 Valley of Search was rediscovered by a new generation of jazz fans, leading to Braufman recording a new critically acclaimed album, The Fire Still Burns, in 2020. He's just released a new album, Infinite Love Infinite Tears, and Braufman joins us in studio for a Listening Party ahead of his show tomorrow night at National Sawdust.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Movies can serve as a vehicle to broaden our understanding of the world, and find empathy and meaning in our lives. This Pride Month, we ask our listeners: What's a queer film that shaped you? Kyle Turner, freelance journalist and author ofThe Queer Film Guidejoins to help answer that question. This segment is part of "Pride on Screen," our new series this June where we showcase contemporary LGBTQ+ issues through film.
This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
From Golden Era of the 1980's to present day, jewelry has been a consistent part of hip hop style and fashion. A new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History pays homage to the unique creativity of the designs, from "dookie chains" to the elaborate, "iced out" pendants worn by current stars like Drake and A$AP Rocky. Curator Vikki Tobak and legendary rapper Roxanne Shante join to discuss Ice Cold and the enduring style of hip hop jewels.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
[REBROADCAST FROM October 3, 2023] The play "Job"centers on the relationship between a crisis therapist, played by "Succession" actor Peter Friedman, and his client, a tech employee played by Sydney Lemmon whose recent workplace breakdown has become a viral video. Friedman and Lemmon join us with the playwright Max Wolf Friedlich. "Job" is opening on Broadway on July 15 at the Hayes Theater following two successful off-Broadway runs.
The Cannes Film Festival recently wrapped, and it gave a peek at some films that might be jockeying for Oscar nominations this season. New York Times pop culture reporter Kyle Buchanan was in Cannes and drops by to share his takeaways from the festival, as well as share films he's looking forward to this summer. We also discuss the state of the Summer Blockbuster in light of two big box office disappointments in "The Fall Guy" and "Furiosa."
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Brooklyn-born, LA-based singer Zsela's long-awaited debut album, Big For You, comes four years after the release of her EP Ache of Victory which The New York Times called "a group of songs that are emotive yet elusive." She joins us to discuss the inspiration behind music songs and preview her forthcoming album.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
The Stone Pony in Asbury Park has an almost mythical reputation in New Jersey music history. The beachside venue was where a young Bruce Springsteen first got his start, and it was a popular destination for local acts and memorable nights beginning in the 1970s. New York Times reporter Nick Corasaniti has written a new book, I Don't Want To Go Home: The Oral History of The Stone Pony, and he recounts to us what he learned about the storied venue. Plus, we take your calls.
EVENT: Nick will be hosting a ticketed book release party at The Stony Pony on June 8. Doors open at 7pm.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Grammy-winning musician and singer Arooj Aftab joins us for a Listening Party for her new album, Night Reign, which combines jazz and folk sounds. Pitchfork says the album's "gestures are bold, romantic, and often unforgettable."
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
In an age of Web MD, most of us have found ourselves anxiously Googling symptoms, and diagnosing ourselves with terrible ailments, even if we know it's a bad idea. A new book gets to the cultural, historical, and mental health roots of hypochondria. It's titled,A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria. Author Caroline Crampton joins us to discuss, and take calls, as part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
Happy June! We're kicking off Pride Month by asking listeners about their 'coming out' journeys. We're joined by Mathew Rodriguez, freelance writer for Teen Vogue, Slate, Out and Remezcla, who covers LGBTQ+ topics. He joins us to talk about what 'coming out' has looked like historically in the United States, and how to support LGBTQ+ people with their coming out experience.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
A new season of Slate’s popular narrative-driven podcast, Slow Burn revisits the fight against the Briggs Initiative in California, the nation’s first statewide referendum on gay rights. Writer, producer and host Christina Cauterucci joins us to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst*.
Audrey Kang is the bandleader of Lightning Bug, the New York City indie rock group. Kang joins us on the heels of releasing the band's new album, No Paradise. We present our interview with Kang, and a live performance. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Simon Close.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
We air highlights from our May Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Lisa Ko. We discussed her book, Memory Piece, which follows three friends in New York from the 1980s through 2040 as their hopes, dreams, and ambitions change alongside the city. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Jordan Lauf.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
In the new film "Ezra," Bobby Cannavale plays a standup comedian who is struggling with his ex-wife about the best way to raise their son, Ezra, who has autism. The film is directed by Tony Goldwyn and written by Tony Spiridakis, based on his own experiences with his son. They join us to discuss "Ezra," which premieres in theaters today.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
Viggo Mortensen joins us to discuss writing, directing, and starring in the new Western romance, "The Dead Don't Hurt," about a couple relearning each other after the wife's husband returns from the Civil War. Mortensen is joined by actor Vicky Krieps, who plays Vivienne in the film. "The Dead Don't Hurt" is in theaters today.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
Submissions for All of It's Public Song Project are closed. To give a preview of some of the song submissions, and upcoming events, Producer Simon Close joins us in studio.
It’s officially summer travel season. If you’re thinking about planning a trip to sample some local cuisine along the Eastern Seaboard (or beyond) we’ll share some suggestions of where to check out great food with Hunter Lewis, editor in chief of Food and Wine. And we’ll take your calls of your favorite places for your favorite dishes.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
William Jackson Harper has received a Tony nomination for his role as Astrov in the classic Chekov play "Uncle Vanya," running now at Lincoln Center. He joins us to discuss.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Pride Month is only a few days away, and NewFest is launching its annual NewFest Pride film festival! The 5-day festival features a series of short films, documentaries, and director Q&As that celebrate the community's enduring legacy. Programming director Nick McCarthy and executive director David Hatkoff join us in studio to give us a preview NewFest, which starts tonight.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Years ago, chef and cookbook author Lee Kalpakis decided to leave her life in New York City behind and move to a camper in the Catskills. Now, she's released a new cookbook based on her experiences in the woods to help others camp, and cook, in style. She joins us to discuss, Out There: A Camper Cookbook, and take calls from listeners.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Photoville's yearly exhibition of public photography launches this weekend. We speak to executive director Laura Roumanos about the festival's thirteenth year as well as hear from photographer Ismail Ferdous, whose work will be featured.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds**
Recently, singer-songwriter Judy Collins recorded a concert in which she performed her iconic 1967 album, Wildflowers, backed by an orchestra. A recording of the concert streams on the PBS app starting tomorrow, and Collins previews the concert for us, reflects on the impact of Wildflowers, and takes your calls!
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds**
The New York-based indie rock band Habibi combines the sounds of the Arab world with punk rock to create a unique sound. Founding bandmembers Rahill Jamalifard and Lenny Lynch join us to preview their new album, Dreamachine, out Friday. The band is playing tomorrow night at Rough Trade.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds.
Fresh herbs are a great way to elevate your home cooking. Whether it's basil, thyme, rosemary, or sage, herbs can be used not just in meals, but in drinks too! And they're easier to grow than normal houseplants (think fire escape herb gardens). Stephen Orr, editor in chief of Better Homes & Gardens, and author of the book, The New American Herbal: An Herb Gardening Book, returns to the show to give us some tips for starting an herb garden this summer and takes your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds**
Last week, lawmakers in Connecticut made a push for Connecticut to be named "The Pizza State" and New Haven "The Pizza Capital." Of course, this caused some consternation here in New York, where we think highly of our own offerings. For our latest installment of "Small Stakes, Big Opinions" we ask you to call in and share your favorite pizza joints as well as take a stand about whether New Haven edges out NYC. Joining us as a guest is New Yorker staff writer Hannah Goldfield, who penned a piece called "The Lasting Pleasures of New Haven Pizza."
In the latest novel from writer Rachel Khong, a teenage boy sets out to find his biological father, and we learn the love story between his mother, Lily, and a rich heir to a pharmaceutical company, Matt. Khong joins us to discuss the novel, titled Real Americans.
Tuesday after Memorial Day is known within the moving industry as "Crazy Tuesday," when moving companies have a high number of requests from clients moving homes around the country. Moving in New York can be especially chaotic and stressful, so Caroline Utz, Senior Editorial Director for The Spruce, gives us some tips to make that move to a new apartment a little less hectic, and we take your calls.
May is National Moving Month, so today we're dedicating a whole hour of the show to moving. Chances are some of you have moved to New York recently. Jake Dobkin, Gothamist co-founder, current Vice President of Sponsorship at New York Public Radio, and author the book, Ask a Native New Yorker: Hard-Earned Advice on Surviving and Thriving in the Big City, takes your calls to see how things are going and offers tips on adjusting to New York life.
Way before Michael McDonald was Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award–winning musician with The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, and as a solo artist, he was a high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri who moved to California to pursue his dream. Now, McDonald has written a new memoir,What a Fool Believes, and he speaks to us about the book, his life, his music, and his struggles with addiction.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
We know that late summer is the prime season for having more tomatoes than we know what to do with from the garden. But now is a crucial time for planting and early growth. Joel Flagler, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County, gives us tips on how to ensure our tomato plants thrive as the weather gets warmer and answers your questions.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Last week, we asked you about your weekend plans, and we got some fantastic responses. So we're doing it again! So we're doing it again! Hear what's in store for this weekend from members of team All Of It, our WNYC colleagues, and other listeners.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Ani DiFranco has a very busy month. She's currently starring as Persephone in"Hadestown." Her new album, Unprecedented Sh!t, drops today, and later in June a new documentary about her life, "1-800-ON-HER-OWN," will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. DiFranco joins us to discuss all of her new projects.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Trained chef and food writer Karla Tatiana Vasquez's new cookbook features recipes and traditions within the Salvadoran diaspora. It's titled, The SalviSoul Cookbook: Salvadoran Recipes and The Women Who Preserve Them. Vasquez joins us to share some of those dishes and their history before her event at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Scientific discovery is often a collaborative experience. But for a group of men in the early 1800s studying birds of North America, it was a messy and chaotic effort to identify and write about many different species as possible, all while trying to outdo each other. Naturalist Kenn Kaufman writes about what John James Audubon and his peers discovered (and what they missed) and how it impacts our understanding of the world today. His book is called, The Birds That Audubon Missed, and Kaufman joins us to discuss.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
The New York City-set drama "Evil" follows a scientist, a priest, and a psychiatrist tasked by the Catholic Church with investigating potentially demonic activity around the city. Katja Herbers, who stars as doubtful psychiatrist Kristen Bouchard, joins us to discuss the final season of the show, which premieres today on Paramount +.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
It's almost time for a summer of new music: bangers, sweaty bops, anthems, and the annual "song of the summer" debate. With new releases approaching from Charli XCX, Khelani, Tems, and more, All Of It producers Simon Close and L. Malik Anderson break down what music to be looking out for to feed your summer playlist.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Edy Massih is a trained chef and owner of Edy's Grocer, a Lebanese market and caterer in Greenpoint. Massih moved from his native Lebanon to the U.S at the age of 10, and has just released a new cookbook, Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy's Grocer, inspired by the menu of his market and his love for the flavors of Lebanon. Massih tells us more about his story and the book.
The hit comedy "Girls5eva" tells the story of a girl group that reunites in middle age to make another run at a career in music. The show's creator, Meredith Scardino, joins us to discuss Season 3 of the show, now on Netflix.
Acclaimed author Claire Messud joins us to discuss her latest novel,This Strange Eventful History, a family drama in part based on her own family's history following Algerian independence. Critics are calling it some of her best work. Messud is speaking tonight with Jennifer Egan at the Center for Fiction.
A new article that asks whether therapy is more useful as an indefinite practice, or as a shorter-term maintenance practice. Melissa Dahl is a healthcare reporter at The Cut, and her recent article is called Maybe You Shouldn’t Talk to Someone. For years, we were told therapy was the key to a good life. What if we don’t want to go anymore? Listeners share their own experiences with saying goodbye to long-term therapy.
Adrienne Elise Tarver is a Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist who's currently showing new work at Dinner Gallery in Chelsea. In the show, called Where the Waters Go, Tarver examines her own identity as a black woman through painting, using a character she invented named Vera Otis as inspiration, as well as old Ebony magazines. Tarver discusses her work, which is on view now through June 29.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Last year, Time Magazine named writer Mahogany L. Browne’s poetry collection, Chrome Valley, one of "100 Must-Read Books" of 2023. Now, she's teamed up with producer and composer Sean Mason to create a music essay on the Black experience in America inspired by the collection. Browne and Mason join us to discuss their collaboration for a Listening Party.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
The new Tony-nominated play from Paula Vogel stars Jessica Lange as an unstable mother who struggles in her relationships with her two children, played by Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger. All three are Tony nominated for their roles in "Mother Play,"which is running now at the Hayes Theater through June 16. Lange, Parsons, and Keenan-Bolger join us to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Author Erik Larson joins us to discuss his latest work of history, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War. The book tells the story of turbulent months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the outbreak of violence.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
A new musical performance from the Greene Space artist-in-residence, singer-songwriter Toshi Reagon adapts Octavia Butler’s 1993 novel, titled Parable of the Sower which is considered the "grand dame" of science fiction and takes place in the year 2024. We’ll preview tomorrow’s show, and find out what Toshi thinks people mean when they say “Octavia Butler Knew.”
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
Vulture TV critic Kathryn Van Arendonk joins to preview the slate of summer premieres, including the return of hit series like “The Bear,” “Babylon Berlin” and “Evil.”
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
A new, two-night documentary premiere tells the story of the Memphis-based record label Stax, which produced the sound of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T & the MGs and more. Not only was Stax trailblazing in terms of sound, but in its progressive approach to racial equality and inclusion. Director Jamila Wignot joins to discuss "Stax: Soulsville U.S.A."
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
Last week, we asked you about your weekend plans, and we got some fantastic responses. So we're doing it again! Hear what's in store for this weekend from members of team All Of It, our WNYC colleagues, and other listeners.
Last week, we asked you about your weekend plans, and we got some fantastic responses. So we're doing it again! Hear what's in store for this weekend from members of team All Of It, our WNYC colleagues, and other listeners.
Suchitra Mattai's first solo show in New York City features a series of enormous, soft sculptures made from vintage saris. The exhibition pays homage to the artist’s Indo-Caribbean ancestors and the stories of many Queens residents. Mattai joins us alongside curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas to discuss the show, titled We are nomads, we are dreamers, which is on display through Sunday, Aug. 25.
Suchitra Mattai's first solo show in New York City features a series of enormous, soft sculptures made from vintage saris. The exhibition pays homage to the artist’s Indo-Caribbean ancestors and the stories of many Queens residents. Mattai joins us alongside curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas to discuss the show, titled We are nomads, we are dreamers, which is on display through Sunday, Aug. 25.
Oscar-nominated director Yance Ford takes on the difficult subject of law enforcement in his new film "Power," questioning whether the police really should have such a sense of control. It begins streaming today on Netflix. We speak to Ford about the project as well as his personal connection to the criminal justice system.
Oscar-nominated director Yance Ford takes on the difficult subject of law enforcement in his new film "Power," questioning whether the police really should have such a sense of control. It begins streaming today on Netflix. We speak to Ford about the project as well as his personal connection to the criminal justice system.
For the first time ever, the Brooklyn Museum has hired a composer-in-residence to make original music to accompany their exhibitions. Cellist and composer Niles Luther joins us to discuss taking on this new position, and composing original music for the exhibit Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). He is joined by the exhibit's curator, Joan Cummins.
For the first time ever, the Brooklyn Museum has hired a composer-in-residence to make original music to accompany their exhibitions. Cellist and composer Niles Luther joins us to discuss taking on this new position, and composing original music for the exhibit Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). He is joined by the exhibit's curator, Joan Cummins.
Food is a necessity, but when it’s made by someone who loves you, it can be a real gift. So if you love making and receiving gifts of food, or if food is your love language, you may want to whip something together to tell someone you are thinking about them. For this week’s installment of our “Food for Thought” series, we are joined by Elle Simone Scott. She’s a food stylist and a test cook on the PBS show, America’s Test Kitchen, and her new cookbook is called, Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Food is a necessity, but when it’s made by someone who loves you, it can be a real gift. So if you love making and receiving gifts of food, or if food is your love language, you may want to whip something together to tell someone you are thinking about them. For this week’s installment of our “Food for Thought” series, we are joined by Elle Simone Scott. She’s a food stylist and a test cook on the PBS show, America’s Test Kitchen, and her new cookbook is called, Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Helen Rebanks' new memoir, The Farmer's Wife, discusses modern day life on her farm in pastoral England. She shares the life with her husband, four children and animals. Her sustainable lifestyle has inspired many, including actor and comedian Nick Offerman, who has worked as a farmhand for her. Both join to discuss their experience.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Helen Rebanks' new memoir, The Farmer's Wife, discusses modern day life on her farm in pastoral England. She shares the life with her husband, four children and animals. Her sustainable lifestyle has inspired many, including actor and comedian Nick Offerman, who has worked as a farmhand for her. Both join to discuss their experience.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Celebrated author Colm Tóibín picks up the story of Eilis Lacey years after we last left her in Brooklyn. In the new novel, Long Island, Eilis's life with her husband Tony is disrupted when a man claims that Tony is having an affair with his wife, and that the woman is having his child. Tóibín joins us to discuss the novel ahead of his event tonight at the New York Public Library.
Celebrated author Colm Tóibín picks up the story of Eilis Lacey years after we last left her in Brooklyn. In the new novel, Long Island, Eilis's life with her husband Tony is disrupted when a man claims that Tony is having an affair with his wife, and that the woman is having his child. Tóibín joins us to discuss the novel ahead of his event tonight at the New York Public Library.
The classic musical "Cabaret" is back on Broadway, this time transforming a theater into an immersive Kit Kat Klub experience. Tony nominated stars Eddie Redmayne (the emcee) and Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) join us alongside director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss the production, which has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**.
The classic musical "Cabaret" is back on Broadway, this time transforming a theater into an immersive Kit Kat Klub experience. Tony nominated stars Eddie Redmayne (the emcee) and Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) join us alongside director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss the production, which has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**.
When he was a child, artist Bony Ramirez moved from his native Dominican Republic to New Jersey. The first museum he ever visited in his new home was The Newark Museum of Art. After working for years in construction while also painting in his mother's kitchen, Ramirez is now a full-time self-taught artist. Over the last year, Ramirez immersed himself within the museum's collections, and the result is a new installation, Cattleya, featuring work he made inspired by what he found. Bony Ramirez speaks about his experience alongside Elena Munoz-Rodriguez, Newark Museum assistant curator of Latinx and Latin American Art.
When he was a child, artist Bony Ramirez moved from his native Dominican Republic to New Jersey. The first museum he ever visited in his new home was The Newark Museum of Art. After working for years in construction while also painting in his mother's kitchen, Ramirez is now a full-time self-taught artist. Over the last year, Ramirez immersed himself within the museum's collections, and the result is a new installation, Cattleya, featuring work he made inspired by what he found. Bony Ramirez speaks about his experience alongside Elena Munoz-Rodriguez, Newark Museum assistant curator of Latinx and Latin American Art.
Set in the early 1990s, a new film follows two imaginative 10-year-old boys, Malik and Eric, who live in the Cabrini-Green housing complex. It's titled, "We Grown Now." Director Minhal Baig joins us to discuss the film alongside actress and executive producer Jurnee Smollett who stars as Malik's mother, Dolores.
Set in the early 1990s, a new film follows two imaginative 10-year-old boys, Malik and Eric, who live in the Cabrini-Green housing complex. It's titled, "We Grown Now." Director Minhal Baig joins us to discuss the film alongside actress and executive producer Jurnee Smollett who stars as Malik's mother, Dolores.
Kara Jackson is a former National Youth Poet Laureate who last year released her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?, to critical acclaim. Jackson combines acoustic folk-style guitars with unsurprisingly poetic lyrics. Ahead of her shows at Public Records in Brooklyn tonight and tomorrow, Kara Jackson joins for a Listening Party.
Kara Jackson is a former National Youth Poet Laureate who last year released her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?, to critical acclaim. Jackson combines acoustic folk-style guitars with unsurprisingly poetic lyrics. Ahead of her shows at Public Records in Brooklyn tonight and tomorrow, Kara Jackson joins for a Listening Party.
A new exhibition opens today features an exhaustive collection of work from the prolific—yet mysterious street artist, Banksy. We speak to the director of “The Banksy Museum,” William Meade.
A new exhibition opens today features an exhaustive collection of work from the prolific—yet mysterious street artist, Banksy. We speak to the director of “The Banksy Museum,” William Meade.
Bestselling author John Green's novel about a teenager struggling with OCD, Turtles All the Way Down, has now been adapted into a Max original film. Green and director Hannah Marks join us to discuss bringing Green's novel to life. You can stream "Turtles All the Way Down" now on Max.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Bestselling author John Green's novel about a teenager struggling with OCD, Turtles All the Way Down, has now been adapted into a Max original film. Green and director Hannah Marks join us to discuss bringing Green's novel to life. You can stream "Turtles All the Way Down" now on Max.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A new TV series is based on author Blake Crouch's bestselling novel, Dark Matter. It stars Joel Edgerton as a scientist who is abducted and dropped into another version of his life. Crouch is the series' showrunner and Matt Tolmach serves as EP. They both join to discuss.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A new TV series is based on author Blake Crouch's bestselling novel, Dark Matter. It stars Joel Edgerton as a scientist who is abducted and dropped into another version of his life. Crouch is the series' showrunner and Matt Tolmach serves as EP. They both join to discuss.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
The new comedy, "Babes," stars Ilana Glazer (who also co-wrote the movie) and Michelle Buteau as childhood best friends. When Glazer's character becomes pregnant from a one-night stand and decides to keep it, she seeks solace--and guidance--from her best friend, a mother of two. It's the feature length directorial debut of actor/writer Pamela Adlon and all three join to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
The new comedy, "Babes," stars Ilana Glazer (who also co-wrote the movie) and Michelle Buteau as childhood best friends. When Glazer's character becomes pregnant from a one-night stand and decides to keep it, she seeks solace--and guidance--from her best friend, a mother of two. It's the feature length directorial debut of actor/writer Pamela Adlon and all three join to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Last month President Biden signed a bill into law that would ban the popular Chinese app TikTok from the United States unless it is sold, citing national security concerns. What implications could the move have for creators, and for free speech? Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times reporter covering TikTok and technology, joins us to discuss and take calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Last month President Biden signed a bill into law that would ban the popular Chinese app TikTok from the United States unless it is sold, citing national security concerns. What implications could the move have for creators, and for free speech? Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times reporter covering TikTok and technology, joins us to discuss and take calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Over the course of April, which is Poetry Month, WNYC producers have been asking our audience to submit their own poems about the places that are important to them, and what’s happening there. We talk about the project, and hear some poems read by the poets themselves along with Amanda Rozon, assistant producer at WNYC's Morning Edition who spearheaded WNYC's listener poetry project.
Over the course of April, which is Poetry Month, WNYC producers have been asking our audience to submit their own poems about the places that are important to them, and what’s happening there. We talk about the project, and hear some poems read by the poets themselves along with Amanda Rozon, assistant producer at WNYC's Morning Edition who spearheaded WNYC's listener poetry project.
Some people swear by gourmet coffees and boutique roasts. Others say all coffee is good, as long as it perks you up. Novelist and non-fiction writer Peter C. Baker, whose recent piece in the New York Times Magazine is called "The Case Against ‘Good’ Coffee: Instant coffee tastes … just OK. And that’s fine by me," takes calls from listeners on both sides of the discussion in today's Small Stakes, Big Opinions conversation.
Some people swear by gourmet coffees and boutique roasts. Others say all coffee is good, as long as it perks you up. Novelist and non-fiction writer Peter C. Baker, whose recent piece in the New York Times Magazine is called "The Case Against ‘Good’ Coffee: Instant coffee tastes … just OK. And that’s fine by me," takes calls from listeners on both sides of the discussion in today's Small Stakes, Big Opinions conversation.
When New York Times correspondent Ernesto Londoño was struggling with depression, he found relief from a surprising source: ayahuasca. Psychedelics are on the rise as a way to treat mental health conditions, but like any drug, they come with side effects and potential problems. We discuss Ernesto’s new book, Trippy: The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics, and take calls about your experience with psychedelics.
When New York Times correspondent Ernesto Londoño was struggling with depression, he found relief from a surprising source: ayahuasca. Psychedelics are on the rise as a way to treat mental health conditions, but like any drug, they come with side effects and potential problems. We discuss Ernesto’s new book, Trippy: The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics, and take calls about your experience with psychedelics.
Right now, "The Wiz" is undergoing a revival on Broadway. The show, a musical spinoff of "The Wizard of Oz," first opened in 1975, but the story really became a beloved staple in homes around the country when Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor starred in the 1978 movie adaptation. With an updated book from comedian Amber Ruffin, "The Wiz" is running at Marquis Theatre, and star Kyle Ramar Freeman (Lion) and director Schele Williams ease on down to WNYC to discuss their revival.
Right now, "The Wiz" is undergoing a revival on Broadway. The show, a musical spinoff of "The Wizard of Oz," first opened in 1975, but the story really became a beloved staple in homes around the country when Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor starred in the 1978 movie adaptation. With an updated book from comedian Amber Ruffin, "The Wiz" is running at Marquis Theatre, and star Kyle Ramar Freeman (Lion) and director Schele Williams ease on down to WNYC to discuss their revival.
The new Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rom-com "The Fall Guy" is all about a stuntman. We speak with Chris O'Hara, the stunt designer for the film, about his work on the project and his career as a stuntman and stunt designer.
Opening this weekend at the Museum of Modern Art is the first wholistic survey of artist and activist LaToya Ruby Frazier, who was just named as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Frazier was born in the industrial down of Braddock, Pennsylvania, and travels to working class communities around the country using her art as a form of social documentary, from Flint, to Pittsburgh, to Baltimore. LaToya Ruby Frazier: Monuments of Solidarity is on view at MoMA from May 12 to September 7, and Frazier joins us to preview her exhibition.
It's Mother's Day Weekend! We talk about some of the things happening around the city such as the African Film Festival, the Tony-nominated musical Stereophonic, and the Kelly Reichardt career retrospective at the Metrograph. Listeners also share their recommendations for activities and events to participate in over the weekend.
The final day to send a song into the Public Song Project is this Sunday, May 12! Producers Simon Close and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen explain how to submit, talk about how to think about adapting old works, and why this particular branch of intellectual property law is actually super exciting.
Over the past four decades, hundreds of permanent artworks have been installed across New York City's transit system. The new book, Contemporary Art Underground: New York MTA Arts & Design, highlights more than a hundred recent installations that span the five boroughs. Co-authors Sandra Bloodworth and Cheryl Hageman join us to discuss the art work, the process of how artists get chosen, and how having art in the subway connects riders to the city around them.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 19TH, 2024] "Illinoise" is a new dance adaptation of the seminal Sufjan Stevens album, with a story by Tony-winning choreographer Justin Peck and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury. Drury and Peck, who also directed and choreographed the production, join us.
Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt has spent 30 years making films about everyday people set in the Pacific Northwest. A new retrospective at the Metrograph celebrates all eight of her films in the series American Landscapes: The Cinema of Kelly Reichardt. She joins us to discuss the retrospective and her career thus far.
Mel Asseraf knew at an early age that baking was her passion. A graduate of culinary school, she's also a trained pastry chef who studied under established chefs in Paris and has been a winner of the show "Chopped" twice. Her first cookbook contains 100 recipes made with just 10 ingredients. It's called Sweet Treats: from Brownies to Brioche and she'll join to discuss.
In the last few weeks, hip-hop fans have been following Drake and Kendrick Lamar in a beef for the ages. Vulture critic Craig Jenkins helps us understand where the feud between the two began and share some of the highlights from the diss tracks.
The 2023 Pulitzer-winning play from Eboni Booth tells the story of a bookstore worker named Kenneth who is forced to face everything he's been avoiding when he is laid off from his job. William Jackson Harper, who stars in "Primary Trust" as Kenneth, discusses the play, alongside Booth.
When couples plan a celebration, one of the key decisions they have to make is about what songs to play to get people to dance. DJ Karin Fjellman has guided couples from the first dance to the final song of the evening. She discusses what works, and what songs you might want to avoid.
The new play "Stereophonic" recently became the most Tony Award-nominated play ever, receiving 13 nominations. It follows the story of a band recording a new album as their relationships with one another begin to fracture. We're joined by playwright David Adjmi, director Daniel Aukin, and composer Will Butler to discuss the show, running through August 18 at the Golden Theatre.
The theme for the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) is “Convergence of Time." This year's slate includes 50+ films from more than 25 countries, including titles such as "Over the Bridge," "Fight Like a Girl," and "The Rhythm and The Blues." NYAFF founder Mahen Bonetti previews the festival which opens May 8 and closes May 14, alongside journalist, producer, art promoter and filmmaker Oyiza Adaba, whose film "DELA: The Making of El Anatsui" will screen at this year’s festival.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Celebrities hit the red carpet for the 2024 Met Gala last night, one of the biggest events in fashion every year. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times Fashion director and critic, discusses the looks that won the night, the reputation of the Met Gala in the fashion world, and we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
The play, "Grenfell: in the words of survivors," tells the story of an infamous fire at a public housing project in London, leaving dozens injured and killing seventy people. Playwright Gillian Slovo and cast members Mona Goodwin and Dominique Tipper join us to discuss the play, which is playing at St. Ann's Warehouse until May 12.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
In the new novel The Ministry of Time, a new British program has invented a way to bring people from other time periods into 21st century London. A civil servant is tasked with looking after a commander from the infamous Sir John Franklin expedition, and sparks begin to fly. But what is the real goal of the program? Author Kaliane Bradley joins us to discuss the novel, her debut.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
The new documentary "The 50" follows a group of incarcerated men training to become some of the first incarcerated substance abuse counselors in the country. Director Brenton Gieser joins us to discuss the film, alongside subject Cameron Clark, a formerly incarcerated person who is now the executive director of DOVE.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen**
Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon, co-directors of the Asian American psychotherapist group called the Yellow Chair Collective, recently wrote a new book, Where I Belong. In this installation of Mental Health Mondays, we talk to Lee and Yoon about this new guidebook, and how it serves to help Asian and Asian-American communities tackle mental health challenges and how to heal from cycles of generational trauma. Plus, we take calls from our listeners.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*
The new film "Wildcat" focuses on the life and work of a young Flannery O'Connor, who heads home to visit her mother amidst a struggle to get her first novel published. We're joined by co-writer and director Ethan Hawke, who directed his own daughter Maya, in the film. The film also co-stars Laura Linney.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen
It's one thing to travel with friends or a significant other, it's another to a plan a trip that you, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, the kids, or that one uncle will also enjoy. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure news editor, gives us some tips on how to plan an intergenerational vacation, and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*
The final day to send a song into the Public Song Project is May 12! Billie Marten stops by to share her version of the Bessie Smith hit, "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" for the project. You can stream the song and others from Rhiannon Giddens, They Might Be Giants, and more on the Public Song Project website and also find out how to get involved yourself. Then AOI producer Simon Close marks the final week of submissions by revisiting some songs that stood out from the 2023 edition of the Public Song Project.
This segment is guest hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*
Lakota multi-genre musician and public speaker Frank Waln joined us for a special performance at our April Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Stephen Graham Jones. Jones has cited Waln's song, "AbOriginal" as an inspiration for his Indian Lake Trilogy. We present our interview with Waln, and a live performance. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Simon Close.
We air highlights from our April Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Stephen Graham Jones. We discussed his book, My Heart is a Chainsaw, which tells the story of a half-Indigenous woman named Jade who feels alienated from the other people in her small town. She only finds comfort in horror movies. But when real-life murders start happening in her town, she uses her horror acumen to try and get to the bottom of what's going on. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Jordan Lauf.
The new documentary “Uncropped' tells the story of photographer James Hamilton. He's a famed photographer who captured photos The Village Voice and The New York Observer. Hamilton and director D.W. Young will discuss the film. Plus we take your calls! The film is out now, and available to stream on Apple TV starting May 7.
The opera "El Niño"is making its Met premiere with a powerhouse team behind it, including composer John Adams and conductor Marin Alsop. It also marks the Met debut of acclaimed director Lileana Blain-Cruz, who is currently resident director at Lincoln Center Theater. She joins us to discuss the production along with bass-baritone Davóne Tines.
In her new cookbook, chef and wellness educator Phoebe Lapine encourages readers to "stop fearing carbs and embrace the comfort foods you love." She joins to discuss Carbivore: 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Embrace the Comfort Foods You Love and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds.
Judith Hill was once Prince's protégée and Michael Jackson's duet partner, and she was also featured in the celebrated documentary, "20 Feet From Stardom." In the decade since, she's performed as a solo artist, and she served as her own producer on her latest album, Letters from a Black Widow. Hill joins us for a Listening Party.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds.
With a population of over 8 million, there are a diversity of viewpoints in New York City. But not when it comes to sidewalk behavior. WNYC's James Ramsay polled New Yorkers about sidewalk etiquette and got some very clear opinions. He wrote about it for Gothamist, and now he joins us to discuss and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds.
Yesterday on the show we were lucky to be joined by 26 students from Staten Island’s Susan E. Wagner High School jazz band. The students will soon be taking part in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, happening May 9-11. They are the only New York City band out of 15 schools around the country selected to participate. After we wrapped our on-air conversation, the band also recorded two bonus songs, "Almendra" and "Who Me?" You can hear those performances now!
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds.
The final day to send a song into the Public Song Project is May 12. Raye Zaragoza stops by to share her version of George and Ira Gershwin's "Oh, Lady Be Good!" for the project. You can stream the song and others from Rhiannon Giddens, They Might Be Giants, Billie Marten, and more on the Public Song Project website and also find out how to get involved yourself.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds.
Jazz at Lincoln Center's 29th annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival is May 9–11! We receive a preview of the event from JLCO’s longtime sax player, Sherman Irby, Todd Stoll, jazz trumpeter and Vice President of Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Paul Corn, the band director at Staten Island’s Susan E. Wagner High School and some of his students for a live performance.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*.
"I Saw the TV Glow"is a new horror meets sci-fi thriller about a teen who gets drawn into a mysterious TV show and loses his grip on reality. We speak with star Justice Smith and director Jane Schoenbrun about the film, which The Guardian calls "stunning" and "devastating.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.***
A new book tells the little-known story of the first principal ballerinas in the Dance Theatre of Harlem. It spotlights five dancers who broke barriers, performing internationally in a world where Black ballerinas were not expected or, in some cases, welcome. We speak to The Swans of Harlem author Karen Valby and one of the subjects, dancer Marcia Sells.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*.
A financial guide offers readers tips for protecting themselves from financial abuse, setting boundaries, and investing in the future. Writer and business coach JanneseTorres joins us to discuss her new book, Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa. We also take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*.
Dating can be stressful under the best circumstances; if you're over 50 years old, it can be particularly daunting. But there's a lot of reason for optimism. Maggie Jones is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, and she spoke to dozens of people about their experiences for an article called, "Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating." She joins us to discuss her reporting and take your calls.
*This segment is guest hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Shana Novak is a photographer who is interested in people's heirlooms. To Novak, an heirloom is any object of significance to a person, that thing you just can't seem to get rid of for some reason. Novak launched a project and popular Instagram called The Heirloomist, where she photographs your heirlooms, and today she's releasing a collection of the photographs, The Heirloomist: 100 Treasures and the Stories They Tell. Novak joins to discuss the book and take your calls.
*This segment is guested hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Today, the Tony nominations were announced. Jackson McHenry, theater critic from Vulture joins us to talk about the nominations, recapping this year's theater season, and his predictions for the winners!
This segment is guest hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*.
A new dramatic play explores the dynamics Black employees face in white-dominant workplaces through the lens of a creative studio assistant named Jordan (played by Naomi Lorrain) and her new colleague, the "director of culture" who is also named Jordan (played by Toby Onwumere). Playwright Ife Olujobi, director Whitney White and actress Kate Walsh who plays the creative studio's owner, Hailey joins us to discuss the show, which is running at The Public Theater through Sunday, May 12.
This segment is guest hosted by Tiffany Hanssen*.
The hit podcast series Serial is in the midst of a new season on Guantanamo Bay, ten years after the first season was released and became a smash success. Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah joins for a Review/Preview on what new podcasts he's listening to this Spring, the state of the podcast industry, and we take your recommendations.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen**
With the hot weather today, you may begin to think about your next beach read. All Of It and Get Lit Producer Jordan Lauf brings a list of books she recommends checking out and we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Every 68 seconds someone in the United States is sexually assaulted, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), we hear about efforts to help those in a crisis and tips for supporting survivors from Lynn M. Frederick-Hawley, MAc, the executive director of the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program at Mount Sinai Hospital, and Luis Ramírez, LCSW, the founder of Rising Potential Counseling, PLLC. We also take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen**
Priya Krishna has helped audiences fall in love with cooking. In her latest cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures, the New York Times food reporter helps children of all ages and comfort levels to cook international cuisine. Krishna joins us to talk about the book. Plus, we take calls from our listeners about any tips and tricks about cooking in the kitchen with kids.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2024] Spring is a busy time in the publishing world, with lots of new titles from big and up-and-coming authors. Jordan Lauf, All Of It and Get Lit book club producer, joins to give us her list of new books to check out and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 6, 2024] April showers bring May flowers...and allergy season. We speak to two experts, Kenneth Mendez, the CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and Dr. Neeta Ogden, an allergist-immunologist, on how to best manage your allergies this season. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
[REBROADCAST FROM February 28, 2024] Spring is here, and it's time to start thinking about how to help your houseplants and outdoor garden maximize the longer days and warmer weather. Christopher Satch, aka The Plant Doctor, joins to share tips and take your questions.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 11, 2024] Emmeline Clein's new collection of essays, Dead Weight, explores the writer's relationship with disordered eating, and provides a much-needed commentary on the historical, pop cultural and scientific approaches to the topic. We discuss the narratives so many women absorb about their body image and the dangerous pursuit to "self-shrink."
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 25, 2024] Amy Lin was newly married when her husband collapsed suddenly while running a half-marathon, and died. In her new memoir, Here After, Lin writes about the grief of losing her partner at such a young age, and how she managed to continue on. Lin joins us to discuss the book as part of our series Mental Health Mondays, and take calls from people who have experienced a similar loss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2023] April Get Lit author Stephen Graham Jones tackles indigenous identity through his terrifying novels. In this month's pick, My Heart is a Chainsaw, Jones tells the story of a woman named Jade whose community is being torn up by a new celebrity development... and by a slasher on the loose. Ahead of our event, hear Jones discuss that book and its sequel, Don't Fear the Reaper.
RSVP for Monday's Get Lit event with Stephen Graham Jones and musical guest Frank Waln here.
Emmy award-winning reality show "We're Here" focuses on spreading love and connection through the art of drag. In its latest season, four drag artists venture to Tennessee and Oklahoma to get an immersive look into how recent waves of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation have affected local communities. Executive producers Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram and drag artist Sasha Velour join us to discuss the fourth season, which makes its premiere on Max tomorrow.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.**
Korean cuisine has become more and more popular globally in recent years. A new cookbook explores the roots of modern Korean cuisine, providing both recipes and reported pieces. Chef Deuki Hong and food writer Matt Robard join us to discuss Koreaworld: A Cookbook and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.**
Chinatown Records 華埠錄音 is a project from DJ, cultural organizer and oral historian Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan, aka YiuYiu 瑶瑶. What began with the inheritance of her father's records and tapes has grown into a collection that spans the 1920s to the 2000s as well as various community engagement projects. Through Chinatown Records 華埠錄音, Kwan leads listening parties and oral history sessions, and storytelling projects with Think!Chinatown. As All Of It continues to invite listeners to engage with music history and oral storytelling through the Public Song Project, Kwan stops by to discuss how she approaches her work, and take calls from listeners.
*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar
I'm a thousand different people—Every one is real is a new exhibition from the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art in Soho. Through various media and representational styles, this series aims to highlight the multidimensionality of the LGBTQ+ experience. Curator Stamatina Gregory, and artists Angela Dufresne and Carlos Motta join us to discuss the exhibition.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
The Schomburg Center's Black Comic Book Festival returns for its twelfth year! The event features networking opportunities for up-and-coming comic book creators, artist conversations, cosplay, and a Black comics trivia challenge. The festival's executive producer Kadiatou Tubman joins us alongside author and visual artist Roye Okupe to preview this year's programming. We also take your calls about your favorite Black comics and characters.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Following a shining ascendance within the UK jazz scene as a member of the acclaimed bands Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming, last year Shabaka decided to put down the saxophone, the instrument on which he'd earned his fame, in favor of the flute. His new album, Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, is his first LP since making the pivot. He joins us live in the studio to perform.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Tomlinson's new book, Dogland, is an inside account of the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. In the book, Tomlinson explores the question: Are those dogs happy? The question takes him on a deeper quest to understand the enduring relationships between dogs and humans. Tomlinson joins us to discuss. Plus, we hear from listeners about their love for their canine companions.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Celebrated young writer Leila Mottley has followed up her debut novel with her debut poetry collection. She joins us to discuss Woke Up No Light, and read some poems in honor of National Poetry Month.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
New York is always changing. As a result, buildings, institutions, and cultural spaces that were considered iconic in their time can sometimes be lost. A new exhibition at the New York Historical Society explores iconic places of a Lost New York, from the original Penn Station, to the Hippodrome Theatre, to the old Met Opera House. Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, vice president & chief curator at the New-York Historical Society, tells us more about this history and takes your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
Best-selling author Amor Towles (The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow), has just published a new short story collection, Table For Two, featuring six stories he wrote in the last ten years that are set in New York around the turn of the millennium. The book also includes a novella following Evelyn Ross, a character from Towles' first novel, Rules of Civility, as she travels to 1930s Los Angeles to try and make it in Hollywood.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar**
The new documentary "26.2 to Life" follows a group of incarcerated men at San Quentin Prison who are training to run a marathon within the prison's walls. Director Christine Yoo joins us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on ESPN+.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
From the time Patric Gagne was a kid, she knew there was something about her that was different from other kids. Later, she was diagnosed a sociopath. Gagne decided to work to destigmatize that diagnosis, and even became a therapist. She joins us to discuss her new book, Sociopath: A Memoir, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
In honor of Earth Day, we discuss ways to use less energy, create less waste and "green" your life with Wirecutter sustainability editor Katie Okamoto. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
A new graphic memoir follows the life of Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer and activist fighting for diverse communities in San Francisco. Many of the people Ahn represents are facing the catastrophic effects of Californian wildfires, drought, climate change and economic inequality. Ahn joins us to discuss his new book, Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 3, 2024] "Dead Outlaw" is a new musical about the real-life American outlaw Elmer McCurdy and the larger-than-life image he gained after his death. The show's band takes center stage in the production, and we're joined for a live in-studio performance by Erik Della Penna, who wrote the show's music and lyrics, as well as music director Rebekah Bruce and musicians Jeb Brown, Chris Smylie,Spencer Cohen, and HANK. Actors Julia Knitel, Thom Sesma, and Allison Kupfer also join to perform their songs. "Dead Outlaw" is nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for outstanding musical this year.
This segment was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar****
[REBROADCAST FROM November 16, 2023] In the 1980s and '90s, Alicia Keys was a girl living with her mother in a small apartment off Times Square, with a dream of being a professional musician. Of course, we know how her life turned out. Keys is one of the creators of a new Broadway musical inspired by her early life in Manhattan, featuring original music and lyrics. "Hell's Kitchen" tells the story of Ali (Maleah Joi Moon), a 17-year-old who wants to make it big. To discuss the show, we're joined by director Michael Greif, book writer Kristoffer Diaz, and music supervisor Adam Blackstone. "Hell's Kitchen"is running at Shubert Theatre. "Hell's Kitchen" is nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for outstanding musical this year.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 21, 2024] Charcuterie boards and aperitif hour are all the rage these days, but we could all stand to get more creative than putting some crackers and cheese on a board. Anna Francese Gass, author of the new cookbook Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day, joins us to discuss the best way to snack like an Italian and take calls from listeners.
This segment was guest-hosted by David Furst****
[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2024] A new book explores the science of food, and explains how concepts from chemistry, biology and psychology can help bring more flavor and flexibility into the kitchen. It's called Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking The Art and Science of Flavor. Arielle Johnson, flavor scientist and co-founder of Noma's 'fermentation lab' shares her insights from a lifetime of studying what makes things taste good.
This segment was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar****
[REBROADCAST FROM February 22, 2024] Every New Yorker has a Veselka story. A new documentary follows second-generation owner Tom Birchard, as he plans to retire from running the beloved Ukrainian restaurant, an East Village staple. The film also follows the day to day of the restaurant in the midst of the war in Ukraine, and how the conflict affected the staff and changed what Veselka represents to New York's Ukrainian community. "Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of The World," is in select theaters tomorrow, and director Michael Fiore joins us alongside owners Tom and his son Jason Birchard to talk about the film, and we take your calls.
This segment was guest-hosted by David Furst****
Rabbi Matt Green, Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, discusses the story behind the Jewish holiday, and how its lessons about justice and liberation might be applied to the complex conflict in Gaza. Plus, listeners call in to share how they plan to include the issues facing the world today in their seders.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
In the 1950s, American doctor Gregory Pincus concocted a plan to test out his new contraceptive pill on Puerto Rican women, without warning them of the potential risks. A new play from Nelson Diaz-Marcano draws inspiration from that story to highlight the lives of five women who become involved with the trial. Diaz-Marcano and director Rebecca Aparicio join us to discuss,"Las Borinqueñas," which is running at the Ensemble Studio Theater through April 28.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Pearl Bowser was an early expert in Black cinema, and helped uncover and shed light on the work of early Black filmmakers. A new retrospective at the Brooklyn Academy of Music seeks to honor her legacy. BAM president Gina Duncan joins us to discuss, The Boom Is Really An Echo: Selections from the Pearl Bowser Media Collection, alongside Pearl's daughter, co-curator Gillian Bowser. The retrospective runs from April 19-21.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A little over 50 years ago, the original Lebanese Cuisine cookbook was published by Madelain Farah, featuring her mother's recipes from Lebanon. Though it was long before Middle Easter cuisine became popular in the United States, the book became a beloved hit with home cooks. Decades later, Farah's daughter has given the cookbook an update, with new photos and improved recipes. Leila Habib-Kirske joins us to discuss, Lebanese Cuisine: More than 185 Simple, Delicious Authentic Recipes, in honor of Arab American Heritage Month and as part of our ongoing series Food for Thought.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
In the new Broadway adaptation of the novel Water for Elephants, the actors and ensemble perform dizzying acrobatics and other tricks onstage to help bring the world of a Depression Era circus to life. Director Jessica Stone joins us to discuss translating this gorgeous love story to the stage, and Shana Carroll, co-choreographer and circus designer, joins to talk about adding acrobatics and circus performances to the show. "Water for Elephants" is running now at the Imperial Theater.
Tunisian-American singer-songwriter EMEL has been called the Voice Of The Tunisian Revolution, after a video of her song became popular during the Arab Spring around the release of her debut album. Just over a decade later, she's releasing a new album, MRA, this Friday. She joins us in the studio to perform songs from it live.
Finding a reliable, trustworthy, and cost-effective nanny or babysitter can be a headache. Even as a job-seeker, some might have trouble finding the right family (and child) to work with. To help us navigate the world of nannying, we're joined by Sarah Davis, who shares best practices for families and job-seekers. Davis is founder of Olive You Nanny, an agency that connects families with quality nannies. Plus, we take your calls.
NPR's Tiny Desk producers called New Zealand born, Australian raised musician and singer Jordan Rakei's sound "easygoing and colorful." However, his latest studio album features a beautiful symphony of bold orchestral and soulful choral arrangements. He joins us to preview his forthcoming fifth studio album, "The Loop" and discuss his career as a musician.
50 years ago, Stephen King's debut novel Carrie was published, launching a new horror master, and one of the most prolific American writers of all time. In honor of the anniversary, we attempt to rank some of King's best novels with Neil McRobert, host of the Talking Scared Podcast and the author of the Esquire piece "All 75 Stephen King Books, Ranked." Plus, we take your calls.
Grammy-nominated Chilean tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana has just released her new album, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet, the title of which is dedicated to the late great jazz musician Wayne Shorter. The album features Aldana's quintet: Lage Lund on guitar and effects, Fabian Almazan on piano and effects, Pablo Menares on bass, and Kush Abadey on drums. Aldana joins us for an All Of It Listening Party.
Jonathan Coulton discusses his cover of Irving Berlin's 1924 waltz "All Alone" for the Public Song Project. Then, we're joined by Michael Weinberg, executive director of the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy at NYU, who breaks down some copyright jargon and the latest news in property law that you should know about, including who owns an A.I. creation.
This Poetry Month, we want to explore poetry as a process, which consists of both writing, and reading poetry. Poet Uchenna Nduka, who teaches poetry at The New School, explains how poetry makes use of the inherent musicality of language to elevate feelings and observations about the world, and how looking both inward and outward are important pieces of rendering lived experience in the form of poems.
The new HBO series, "The Sympathizer," adapts Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name for the screen. Stars Hoa Xuande and Fred Nguyen Khan* discuss the series, about a Vietnamese spy who becomes a refugee in California and continues passing information to the Viet Cong. "The Sympathizer" airs new episodes Sunday nights at 9 pm.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
For the last 60 years, activist and artist Mary Lovelace O'Neal's bold, large-scale paintings have explored mythology and deeply personal narratives. Now, she has a new solo show at the Marianne Boesky Gallery in Chelsea, which coincides with her inclusion in the 2024 Whitney Biennial. She joins us alongside the gallery's founder Marianne Boesky to discuss the show, titled HECHO EN MÉXICO—a mano.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
In the new thriller novel, You Know What You Did, Annie Shaw seems to have it all: a dream career and a picture-perfect family. But after her mother - a troubled Vietnam War refugee - dies suddenly, Annie's carefully curated life beings to unravel. Her OCD, which she thought she'd vanquished years ago, comes roaring back. K.T. Nguyen, author and former magazine editor, joins us to discuss her debut novel and her personal journey with OCD and mental health.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
New York Magazine's latest cover story is a history of the city's most iconic restaurants and the people who frequented them over the last century. Food editor Alan Sytsma speaks more to the article, "Who Ate Where" and we take your calls.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
[REBROADCAST FROM August 21, 2023] A new HBO docuseries explores the triumphs, challenges, and scams that are all part of the lives of telemarketers. The series is produced by the Safdie brothers, and directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Sam Lipman-Stern, who join us to discuss. Lipman-Stern worked as a telemarketer himself. "Telemarketers" is streaming now on MAX.
*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar
[REBROADCAST FROM August 22, 2023] From "Othello" to "The Merchant of Venice," Shakespeare's plays often contain both nuanced and offensive portrayals of race. A new book from author and scholar Farah Karim Cooper examines the role of race in Shakespeare's work. It's titled, The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race. Cooper joins us to discuss.
*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar
[REBROADCAST FROM March 11, 2024] A new documentary tells the story of the beloved Mexican painter Frida Kahlo via her diaries, along with photos and colorful animations that make her paintings come alive onscreen. We speak to Carla Gutierrez, director of "Frida," about how the project came together.
*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar
[REBROADCAST from August 23, 2023] A new graphic memoir from New Yorker cartoonist Navied Mahdavian tells the story of his decision to move with his wife from San Francisco to rural Idaho. Mahdavian joins us to discuss, This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America. Plus, we take your calls.
*This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.
[REBROADCAST FROM August 24, 2023] Edan Lepucki's latest novel, Time's Mouth, follows a woman who discovers an ability to time travel, which she then hones and transmits to other women. She joins us to discuss her book.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
[REBROADCAST FROM August 23, 2023] An alien invasion reshapes the United States economy in a new science fiction comedy-drama, "Landscape with Invisible Hand." Director Cory Finley joins us to talk about the film which is based on M. T. Anderson's 2017 novel of the same name. "Landscape with Invisible Hand" is streaming on Prime Video.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Today, indigenous artist Rose B. Simpson's new public art exhibition, Seed, is now on view at both Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. The installations feature Simpson's sculpture work, which is also on view at this year's Whitney Biennial. There will also be public programs led by Simpson and other indigenous cultural leaders. Simpson joins to discuss her practice alongside Madison Square Park Conservancy curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Seed is on view through September 22.
For this week's Food For Thought series, hear about the recipes and techniques from the new cookbook Hot Sheet Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Recipes for Every Day and Celebrations. Cookbook co-writers Olga Massov and Sanaë Lemoine share their favorites, and explain how to get the most of sheet pans.
Classical and folk musician Leyla McCalla's latest album features songs inspired by tropical Brazilian sounds, afrobeat and Ethiopian folk sounds. It's titled Sun Without the Heat, a literary reference to Frederick Douglass's 1857 speech to mostly white abolitionists six years before the Emancipation Proclamation. She joins us for a listening party ahead of her performance at Joe's Pub tomorrow at 7 p.m. McCalla was a cellist with the Grammy Award-winning string band Carolina Chocolate Drops before pursuing a solo career.
London by-way-of-DC musician Jalen N'Gonda recently released his debut album, Come Around and Love Me. He joins us for a Listening Party ahead of his concert at Racket NYC this Saturday, September 16.
The work of New Jersey born mixed-media portrait artist Kandy G Lopez is currently on view at ACA Galleries, her first solo show in New York City. Lopez grew up in South Florida in an Afro-Carribean family, and other than being an artist, she works as an associate professor at the Halmos College of Art & Sciences at NOVA Southeastern University. Kandy G Lopez: Situational Identity, displays new fiber portraits and is on view at 173 Tenth Avenue through October 21. Ahead of a reception open to the public tomorrow, Lopez joins to tell us more about her new work and her artistic vision.
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.
Events: Smith will be speaking tonight at Books Are Magic with Hua Hsu, and on Thursday at Cooper Union with Yaa Gyasi.
Jew-ish cookbook author Jake Cohen is back with a new cookbook, I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Everyday. Cohen joins us to discuss how to make modern Jewish cuisine accessible for everyday cooking, and take calls from our listeners.
Recipe: Apples & Honey Snacking Cake
The "Apples And Honey Snacking Cake," from Jake Cohen's cookbook "I Could Nosh." (Courtesy HarperCollins)
Makes 1 (9-inch) square cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes, plus cooling time
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Like every schmuck in the Northeast, I go apple picking in the fall with my family. And while it’s mainly for the photo ops, we do always end up leaving with a bushel of apples that I have to bake my way through. This is the cake I revisit every fall on repeat, doubling as the perfect dessert to serve for Rosh Hashanah. The batter itself blends olive oil and applesauce to create the best crumb, while remaining moist for days, making it a great bake-ahead option. Kissed with honey and packed with chunks of apples, it’s just as delightful for a sweet breakfast as it is for a late-night snack eaten hunched over the sink.
1 cup olive oil
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 ¼ cups (304g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, granulated sugar, applesauce, honey, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gently stir together the dry ingredients piled above the wet ingredients a few times before folding together into a smooth batter. Fold in the apples until incorporated, then pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake the cake, rotating the pan halfway through the cooking time, for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F. Let cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cutting board. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, then slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
From I COULD NOSH by Jake Cohen. Copyright © 2023 by Jake Cohen. Reprinted by permission of Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Insider recently reported that four million fewer teenagers enrolled in college in 2022 than in 2012. Several companies including Google, Delta Air Lines, and IBM are rethinking strict degree requirements. Does this mean that college degrees are losing their value? We navigate what these trends mean for higher education institutions and the workforce with Fast Company senior editor Christopher Zara, author of Uneducated: A Memoir of Flunking Out, Falling Apart, and Finding My Worth, and NPR correspondent Elissa Nadworny. We also take your calls.
Our host Alison Stewart returns, and shares what she enjoyed doing most while she recovered from kidney donation... going out to lunch! She is joined by Eater New York editor and critic Robert Sietsema to discuss some of the best lunch spots in the city, and we take your calls.
Robert's List:
Moustache Pitza (Greenwich Village)
Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette (Ridgewood)
Peppercorn Station (Bryant Park)
Pastrami Queen (Upper East Side)
Saravana Bhavan (Kips Bay)
Electric Burrito (Bowery)
Tengri Tagh Uyghur (Garment District)
Gosuke | Henn Na Hotel (Garment District)
U-Gu Sushi (Clinton Hill)
Little Myanmar (East Village)
Tangy Noodle (Chelsea)
Mischa (Midtown East)
Charles Pan Fried Chicken (Upper West Side)
Barachou Parisian Flan (Upper West Side)
Donut Pub (Noho) [Chelsea location is temporarily closed]
Peter Pan Donuts (Greenpoint)
Alison's List:
866 (East Village)
Fabrique Artisan Baker(Meatpacking)
S&P, Formerly Eisenbergs (Flatiron)
Tea and Sympathy (Greenwich Village)
Via Carota (West Village)
Taco Ramirez (Greenpoint)
Terra (Chelsea)
Hotel Chelsea Cafe
Jamrock Jerk Truck (Hudson Yards)
Brown Buttery Creamery (Bed Stuy) & Soft Swerve (Murray Hill)
Celebrated novelist Lauren Groff is back with a new historical novel. The Vaster Wilds follows a girl in colonial era America who has to figure out how to survive on her own in the wilderness. Groff joins us to discuss the novel.
Event: Groff will be speaking at Books Are Magic on 9/12 in conversation with Miranda July.
Barbara Mensch is a Brooklyn-born photographer who for years has wandered around her home city taking pictures. Her latest collection explores the archives of her work around Lower Manhattan, and how the area changed from the 80s, 90s, and into a post 9/11 world. A Falling-Off Place: The Transformation of Lower Manhattan features images of scenes like the Fulton Fish Market near the Brooklyn Bridge, construction of glamorous housing that would replace blue collar homes in the neighborhood, and the destruction that laid in the aftermath of 9/11. Mensch is with us in studio to discuss the book and her practice.
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 26, 2023] Alan Light, veteran music journalist and author of the book The Skills to Pay the Bills: The Story of the Beastie Boys joins to discuss the 1998 album Hello Nasty which turns 25 this summer.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2023] Ray of Light, Madonna's foray into electronic trance music, turns 25 this year. For our Silver Liner Notes series, we look back at its impact and legacy with NPR Music's Ann Powers and take listener calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 28, 2023]Destiny's Child released their debut, self-titled album on February 17, 1998. The album introduced the world to one of the soon-to-be-best-selling girl groups of all time, spawned the hit "No, No, No," and set the stage for Beyonce's eventual success as a solo artist. We revisit the album on its 25th anniversary as part of our series Silver Liner Notes, with journalist Emil Wilbekin, as well as album producer (and founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!) D'wayne Wiggins.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 28, 2023]NSYNC released their debut, self-titled album internationally on March 24, 1998. The album introduced the world to one of the soon-to-be-best-selling boybands of all time, spawned hits like "Tearin' Up My Heart" and "I Want You Back," and set the stage for Justin Timberlake's eventual success as a solo artist. We revisit the album on its 25th anniversary as part of our series Silver Liner Notes, with Maria Sherman, author of Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS.*
One of the world's largest drag and queer music festivals, Bushwig, takes place Sept. 9 - 10 at the Knockdown Center in Flushing, Queens. We'll talk about this year's performances and events with trans pop artist Mel 4Ever. Plus, listeners call in to share their favorite Bushwig memories.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
In a new novel, a father and his disabled, non-verbal son leave the house one morning... only to have the son return, without his father, covered in blood. It's up to his sister, Mia, to figure out what has happened, and to find her missing father. Author Angie Kim joins us to discuss the novel, Happiness Falls.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
A new book examines the effects of toxic achievement culture on the mental health of teenagers and their parents. Award-winning journalist and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins us to discuss her book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Corinne Bailey Rae returns with her first album in seven years, titled Black Rainbows. The album was inspired by Rae's visits to the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, a gallery/library/community center dedicated to Black art and history. She joins us for a Listening Party.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Fall is a busy time in the publishing world, with lots of new titles from big and up and coming authors. Our producer Jordan Lauf, who also helps run our Get Lit book club, joins to give us her recommendations for some new books to check out this Fall, and we take your suggestions.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
A Brooklyn Museum exhibition showcases iconic designers such as Kofi Ansah and Shade Thomas-Fahm in an exploration of African fashions from the 1950's to today. Ernestine White-Mifetu, Sills Foundation Curator of African Art, and Annissa Malvoisin, Bard Graduate Center / Brooklyn Museum Postdoctoral Fellow in the Arts of Africa join us to discuss the show, Africa Fashion which is on display through October 22.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
A new novel tells the story of a Palestinian-American woman who begins to wonder if she might be cursed. Yara should be happy... she has a kind husband, two adorable children, and more freedom to work than her mother did before her. But when Yara has an explosive moment at work, she begins to finally explore why she feels so angry all the time... and wonders if it's connected to an old family curse. Author Etaf Rum joins us to discuss her new novel, Evil Eye.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
The New York Renaissance Faire is underway in Tuxedo, NY, where visitors can revel in the festive and fantastical world of knights and dragons. Amid the heavily-costumed throng, you can hear live music from the middle ages, watch jousting contests and maypole dancers, or throw tomatoes at a jesterly fool in the stockades. Clayton Hamburg, the faire's entertainment coordinator and former Renaissance Faire actor talks about this year's attractions, plus how to make the most of a visit. And listeners call in with their Ren Faire stories and plans.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Beloved actor Julie Andrews has teamed up with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a children's book! Both women join us to discuss, The Enchanted Symphony, which tells the story of a village overcome by a mysterious fog.
*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.
Bronx-based artist Laura James' first children's book is a tribute to her mother, an Antiguan immigrant who worked as a nanny, seamstress and office cleaner to make ends meet. She joins to discuss, My Mother Was a Nanny, and we take calls from listeners about being a child of a caregiver.
*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.
Returning to school can be anxiety provoking for students and parents alike, whether it's going to middle school for the first time or dropping your first kid off at college. Here to help our listeners work through their emotions this back-to-school season is Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy.
*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.
A new slate of television shows and streaming series arrives this fall, even as the SAG and WGA strikes continue. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us with recommendations for what to look out for.
*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.
Look, the best slice of pizza in New York City is a never-ending debate. Add to the conversation New Jersey pizza, and even Connecticut, and there are too many great slices to count. That doesn't mean it isn't worth exploring the latest of what the tri-state area pizza scene has to offer. Nikita Richardson, Food editor for the New York Times, recently wrote in her Where to Eat: New York City newsletter about, "The State of Pizza in the Pizza State," and she joins us for the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, and we take your calls.
*This segment is guest hosted by David Furst.
Previous Installments of "Small Stakes, Big Opinions"
Listeners: You Tell Us, What's The Worst About NYC Summers?Do You Agree with Josh Gondelman's Seltzer Takes?Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)Where Does Upstate Begin? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
[REBRAOADCAST FROM: Feb 1, 2022] Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and cartoonist, writing acclaimed YA novels such as Smile, Guts, Sisters, Ghosts, and Drama. She discusses her books and career as our inaugural "Get Little" author! Telgemeier takes questions from fans, kids and parents alike.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 2, 2022] For our second installment of Get Little, we speak with author Stuart Gibbs, who you may know from his best-selling books, FunJungle, Spy School, Moon Base Alpha, Charlie Thorne and more. We tackle how he got his start writing for kids, his upcoming projects (hint, he's got a lot), and why he knows so much about capybaras.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 4, 2023] The beloved Judy Blume book about puberty is now a film. Writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig joins us to discuss her adaptation of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," alongside Abby Ryder Fortson, who stars as Margaret in the film.
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 8, 2022] Jeff Kinney's bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has captivated generations of young readers prompting NPR to call him a "rock star" of the publishing world. He joins to talk about the 17th Diary of A Wimpy Kid book and takes calls from listeners of all ages.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 17, 2023] The documentary, "Judy Blume Forever," celebrates the life and work of Judy Blume, the author whose books have brought generations of adolescent readers comfort and entertainment during a turbulent part of life. Directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok join us to talk about the film, and take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 1, 2023] We speak to the winners of the Public Song Project and hear to their submissions. Kat Lewis discusses her summer-fun rewrite of “(I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for) Ice Cream.” Alice Lee explains her modern take on the archetypal country hit, “The Prisoners Song.” And Chloe and Lily Holgate, who perform as sybil, share the inspiration for their musical setting of the Edna St Vincent Millay poem, “Afternoon on a Hill.”
Then we take a tour through highlights from the listener-generated WNYC Public Songbook, and hear more creative submissions. Public Song judges Paul Cavalconte (host of New Standards), Shanta Thake (chief artistic officer of Lincoln Center), and musician DJ Rekha join us to reflect on the project and some favorite tunes.
Finally, we hear from Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, who explains the meaning of the public domain and highlights some of the works that entered in 2023. You can read more about the public domain and new works in it in her Public Domain Day 2023 blog post.
[REBROADCAST from November 11, 2022] In November of 1922, BBC radio first crackled into the homes of Londoners. Over the next century, the BBC would expand far beyond news and become one of the world’s preeminent forces in arts and cultural programming. It’s now the world’s largest broadcaster, beloved by NPR listeners and carried in countries around the world, where it provides programming in languages from Arabic to Yoruba. Its story is chronicled in the new book, The BBC: A Century On Air, by David Hendy, a media historian and former BBC producer.
Hendy joins us for a special hour-long program, 100 Years of the BBC, exploring the history of the BBC. Listeners will hear sound from reporters on the beaches during D-Day, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, the rise of the Beatles, and popular BBC radio and television programs of the past – as well as a glimpse of the broadcaster behind the scenes.
"100 Years of the BBC" is produced by Luke Green and Kate Hinds.
Last week, we talked about how to find (and vet) a potential roommate. This week we're discussing how to navigate the relationship and sharing space once you have one. Journalist Nick Leighton and comedian Leah Bonnema, cohost of the Were You Raised by Wolves? weekly podcast join us to offer some tips on roommate etiquette, and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin
A new Broadway play investigates the contentious relationships between "Jaws" co-stars Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider as they filmed the blockbuster hit in the 1970s. "The Shark is Broken" is co-written by Robert Shaw's son, Ian Shaw, who also stars as his father in the play. He joins us to discuss, alongside costars Alex Brightman and Colin Donnell. "The Shark is Broken" runs on Broadway through November 19th.
This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin
This summer, Becky Hughes, senior staff editor of New York Times Cooking wrote a piece entitled "The Martini Has Lost Its Mind." We'll speak about just how far the definition of a "Martini" has become and take listener calls about what a martini really is as part of the latest installment of our series "Small Stakes, Big Opinions."
This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin
Next week, New York City's approximately 1 million public school kids return to class. In the two years since the lockdown, how are schools faring and what challenges do they still face? We'll speak to Chalkbeat's Michael Elsen-Rooney and take calls from listeners about how they're feeling about the upcoming year.
This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin
On Monday, NY/LA-based saxophonist James Casey, a previous guest on our show, passed away at the age of 40 after battling cancer. He was a longtime member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has played with The Roots, Anderson .Paak, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jon Batiste, Talib Kweli, and many more artists. Today, we bring you a conversation with Angele Russell, senior director of partnerships & health equity at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, which has worked with Casey on cancer advocacy. Plus, hear excerpts of Casey's conversation and performances from his November 2022 appearance on All Of It.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Non-alcoholic and low-ABV (Alcohol by volume) drinks have made a splash in the adult beverage industry, with many people taking a break from traditional wine, beer, and liquor and trying booze-free alternatives. It's not uncommon now to find several non-alcoholic beer options at your local bar, from both independent brewers and major brands. To discuss the trends and options, we're joined by the owners of two spirit-free bottle shops around NYC. Aqxyl Storms owns Minus Moonshine in Brooklyn. Douglas Watters is the founder of Spirited Away in Manhattan, and also runs the online non-alcoholic drink guide, Dry Atlas.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
We celebrate the 2023 US Open with analysis and previews from Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of Racquet Magazine.
We continue our Summer in the City series by brainstorming how to take advantage of the rest of the summer in Brooklyn, including callers' recommendations. We're also joined by Brian Braiker, editor-in-chief of Brooklyn Magazine, to hear about some of the activities and events he's eyeing for the rest of the summer and into early fall.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new documentary featuring feminist luminaries like Gloria Steinem, Hillary Clinton and Maxine Waters spotlights the life and legacy of New York's Bella Abzug, who served in the House of Representatives in the 1970's. We speak to director Jeff Liberman and producer Jamila C. Fairley about "Bella!"
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
The crisis New York City is facing regarding the rise in its migrant population is well-reported. One aspect of the situation is an increase of migrants selling candy in the subway system, either on the trains or the platforms. The sellers are often children, because parents know a child makes more money from commuters. Writer Jordan Salama recently wrote a cover story for New York Magazine that explores the lives of migrants selling candy, mostly Indigenous women and children from central Ecuador, and spoke to a few about the obstacles they are facing since arriving in the city. Salama joins us to discuss his reporting, and we take your calls to see what you've noticed in the subway system and how you think about giving money to those in need.
This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin.
What are we talking about when we talk about "upstate New York?" Turns out, it's a contentious question. Anything north of the Bronx? Does the lower Hudson Valley count? Or do you really have to get up past Albany before the real "upstate" begins? Listeners call in to share their thinking on this critical question, and Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, will be on hand to help moderate the discussion.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
As the WGA strike drags on, we check in with Washington Post reporter Samantha Chery to see how the strike will impact the upcoming fall tv season and see where both sides stand in the negotiations.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new film titled "Bottoms" tells the story of two unpopular high school lesbians who attempt to gain popularity by forming a fight club. It stars Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear" and Rachel Sennott and is directed by Emma Seligman, who joins to discuss.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
The Yankees are poised to miss the postseason for the first time since 2016. With a roster full of stars and an incredibly high payroll, how did this season go poorly for the Bronx Bombers? Chris Kirschner, a staff writer at The Athletic who covers the Yankees, joins us to break it down and take calls.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new two-part docuseries reflects on the musical renaissance that took place in the Bay Area during the late 60's and 70's. Directors Alison Ellwood and Anoosh Tertzakian joins us to discuss the project which features music from artists such as Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Steve Miller, and others. Both parts of "San Francisco Sounds: A Place In Time" are now available to stream on MGM+.
As many know from going to major tours this summer, the price of pop fandom has gotten out of control. Some tickets for artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are being sold for thousands of dollars, and many can't even get tickets to see their favorite artists. A recent Pitchfork series broke down the reasons for the high costs, the secondary ticket market, and what it means for the music industry called "The Price of Pop Fandom." Marc Hogan, senior staff writer, and Jill Mapes, features editor, join us to discuss the touring madness and take your calls.
This segment is guest hosted by Brigid Bergin.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2023] MTV News, the newsroom that spoke to a new generation of engaged viewers, voters, and music fans, has shut down, 36 years after it was launched. Former MTV correspondent John Norris joins former MTV correspondent Alison Stewart to reflect on the legacy of the alternative news institution, along with NPR media critic Eric Deggans. And listeners call in to share their memories of the program and reflect on its closure.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 19, 2022] Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault has reported on Black lives for over fifty years, a career that came after she won a legal challenge to become one of two black students to desegregate the University of Georgia in 1961. Reporting for The New York Times, The New Yorker, PBS, and NPR, now she's released a book, My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives, which compiles much of her writing throughout her career. Hunter-Gault joined us to reflect on her career, and the state of journalism.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 16, 2023] Over the last fifty years, Henry Threadgill has been one of the most renowned American composers, never afraid of leaning into innovation and experimentation. He's one of three Jazz artists to ever win a Pulitzer Prize. Today is the publishing day for his autobiography, Easily Slip into Another World: A Life in Music, which details his early years in Chicago, playing in an Infantry Division Band in Vietnam, and how he settled in New York and made a name for himself in the East Village in the 1970s. The book comes around the same time as the release of his latest composition, The Other One. Threadgill joins us in studio to discuss both projects.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 24, 2023] Legendary singer Barry Manilow speaks about a one-night show at Carnegie Hall this past Spring celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the New York Pops, and his own career. Manilow was honored by various artists, including pop singers and Broadway balladeers.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 6, 2022] Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino joins us to discuss the 75th anniversary of The Actor's Studio, of which he is co-president.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 8, 2023] Preeminent author Margaret Atwood joins us to discuss her latest short story collection, Old Babes in the Wood, containing fifteen works of short fiction.
As we head into the weekend, we have some fun with something that has caused a debate thanks to a classification by the NY State tax code which designates a hot dog as a sandwich. Josh Gondelman, who previously was on with strong opinions about Seltzer, joins to moderate and we'll take listener calls.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Previous Installments of "Small Stakes, Big Opinions"
- Listeners: You Tell Us, What's The Worst About NYC Summers?
- Do You Agree with Josh Gondelman's Seltzer Takes?
Onetime Fugees frontwoman Lauryn Hill released her solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, on August 25, 1998. It debuted at number one on the album charts, won the Grammy for album of the year, and is now considered by many to be one of the greatest albums of all time. To date, it remains Hill’s only solo studio album. As part of our 25th-anniversary album series Silver Liner Notes, we’re joined by poet, essayist, and author Hanif Abdurraqib to discuss the album’s legacy and Lauryn Hill’s career. Also joining is Karen Good Marable, who wrote the 1998 Vibe cover story on Hill. And we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
Edan Lepucki's latest novel, Time's Mouth, follows a woman who discovers an ability to time travel, which she then hones and transmits to other women. She joins us to discuss her book. Lupucki will be appearing at a book event at Greenlight Bookstore tonight at 7:30pm.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
A new documentary series chronicles the life of saxophonist and jazz legend Wayne Shorter. Director Dorsay Alavi, who was personally close with Shorter, worked on the series for many years and interviewed Shorter for the project before his passing. Alavi joins us to discuss the series, titled "Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity,"which begins streaming on Prime Video on August 25.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*.
An alien invasion reshapes the United States economy in a new science fiction comedy-drama, "Landscape with Invisible Hand." Director Cory Finley joins us to talk about the film which is based on M. T. Anderson's 2017 novel of the same name. "Landscape with Invisible Hand" is now playing in theaters.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A new graphic memoir from New Yorker cartoonist Navied Mahdavian tells the story of his decision to move with his wife from San Francisco to rural Idaho. Mahdavian joins us to discuss, This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America. Plus, we take your calls.
Event: Mahdavian will be speaking at Barnes and Noble Union Square on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 pm.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Last year, French-Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin swept the biggest prizes at the Juno Awards, Canada's version of the Grammys. She had the most nominations, and won artist of the year, album of the year, and single of the year. Her album Phoenix topped the charts, and this Friday, she's releasing her follow up album, 99 Nights. Cardin joins us in studio for a Listening Party and to discuss her fast rise in popularity.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
On September 8, Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell will release The Returner, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed solo debut, Outside Child. She stops by our studios to preview the album and perform a live unreleased song.
One part of living in New York City is finding roommates, particularly around this time of year. Not everyone can count on having a friend or family member around to move into an apartment, so often times a random roommate is the solution. However, how to go about finding a new roommate you don't know as well can be tricky and intimidating. Evelyn Battaglia, contributing writer for Brick Underground, has written a few pieces this summer about the roommate search, and she joins to give some tips on the search process, and take your calls. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
From "Othello" to "The Merchant of Venice," Shakespeare's plays often contain both nuanced and offensive portrayals of race. A new book from author and scholar Farah Karim Cooper examines the role of race in Shakespeare's work. It's titled, The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race. Cooper joins us to discuss.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
“Command Z” is a new series from writer Kurt Andersen and director Stephen Soderbergh, released as a surprise last month and available to stream only on Soderbergh’s website. The series follows three people living in a post-apocalyptic near-future, who are recruited by the digital simulacrum of a billionaire CEO played by Michael Cera, to change the events of 2023 and undo the present disaster. Soderbergh and Andersen join us to talk about the series, whose proceeds go to Children’s Aid and the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
On September 1, the U.S. Department of Education's pandemic student loan relief will expire, meaning millions will need to begin paying their student loans again. Many may have gotten used to not having to worry about student loans, at least temporarily, and the increase in payments may change how you plan your budget, social plans, and financial future. Travis Hornsby, founder of Student Loan Planner, and Lauryn Williams, a consultant for Student Loan Planner, joins to help us think through paying student loans and take your calls.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A new HBO docuseries explores the triumphs, challenges, and scams that are all part of the lives of telemarketers. The series is produced by the Safdie brothers, and directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Sam Lipman-Stern, who join us to discuss. Lipman-Stern worked as a telemarketer himself. "Telemarketers" is streaming now on MAX.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Regina Spektor continues her summer tour with two shows in our area this week. First, she’ll be at SummerStage in Central Park on August 24, and the following day she’ll play the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. She stops by our studio to perform some songs live.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
The inventive life of Leonardo da Vinci gets an inventive new treatment in the form of "The Inventor," a new animated feature that uses puppetry and stop motion to share and celebrate the noted polymath of the High Renaissance. Writer, producer and director Jim Capobianco, and Kim Keukeleire, the film's stop motion animation director, discuss the film and its subject.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2022] Acclaimed author and short story master George Saunders joins us to discuss his new collection, Liberation Day.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 20, 2023] Much has been made of Rick Rubin's efforts in the early days of hip-hop in 1980s New York. Alongside Russell Simmons, he co-created Def Jam, and shaped the early albums of artists like LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and Public Enemy. But ever since moving to California and founding American Recordings, he's worked with pretty much every musician you can imagine, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Tom Petty, and more, to the point that the legend around his creative process has grown and grown. Now, Rubin has written a new book, called The Creative Act: A Way of Being, with his thoughts on creativity, and how he unlocks creativity in the artists he works with. Rick Rubin joins to tell us more.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2023] Celebrated Chilean author Isabel Allende joins us in studio to discuss her career and her latest novel, The Wind Knows My Name, which intertwines the stories of two displaced children, one fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria, and the other separated from her family at the United States border.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2023] Ruth E. Carter has designed some of the most iconic costumes on screen, including looks from Marvel's "Black Panther" which won her an Oscar. Now, she's sharing lessons she learned throughout her three-decade career working with directors such as Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay. She joins us to talk about her new book, The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 26, 2022] Since her 1971 self-titled debut, Bonnie Raitt has consistently proven to be a masterful songwriter and a perceptive interpreter and singer of others' work. On her 18th album, titled, Just Like That..., she shows that both talents are as strong as ever. Raitt joins us for a Listening Party.
For our second and final installment of our summer literature series, Summer School, in which we read a classic New York novel and invite you to read with us and participate on the radio, we spent the last 4 weeks reading Edith Wharton's 1920 novel, The Age of Innocence, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. The book is set in 1870s New York City, which follows Newland Archer and his romantic adventures with two women. Sarah Blackwood, associate professor of English at Pace University, is with us to talk about the importance of the novel, and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Singer-songwriter Elliott Smith released XO, his fourth album and major label debut, on August 25, 1998. The album marked a shift in the sound of Smith's music towards grander gestures and lusher production. During its recording, Smith's profile jumped from esteemed indie songwriter to Oscar nominee, for a song featured in 1997's "Good Will Hunting." But XO also turned out to be the musician's second-to-last LP, released five years before his death at the age of just 34. Jayson Greene, contributing editor at Pitchfork, joins us to discuss the legacy of XO and Elliott Smith's career.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Recently on the show, we've featured live performances from jazz singer Roxana Amed and pianist Frank Carlberg, as well as singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy. Both groups recorded more live performances with us off the air, so here you can listen to Margaret's new song "Memories" from her album Echo the Diamond and Roxana's "Pido El Silencio." This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
2023 marks four decades since the Talking Heads performances that would end up as the 1984 concert film, "Stop Making Sense." In the years since, it has consistently ranked among the greatest music documentaries of all time. To celebrate, a 4K restoration of the film will hit theaters later this year, and this Friday, the band will release Stop Making Sense (Deluxe Edition), which features never-before-released recordings. Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison joins us.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Alison Stewart checks in with guest host Kerry Nolan while she is recovering from her kidney donation surgery.
Randall Park joins us to discuss his directorial debut, "Shortcomings," a romantic comedy following a trio of west-coast based characters as they navigate their relationships and head to New York City. "Shortcomings" is in theaters now.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
A new book reflects on the current state of evangelicals in the United States. Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, joins us to discuss his latest book, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
There are so many summer activities to do in New Jersey, it's too hard to count. To help give us with some recommendations of how to take advantage of the rest of the summer in Jersey, we're joined by a roundtable of WNYC's own New Jersey residents and reporters to give you recommendations for free, outdoor, and indoor Jersey summer fun. Nancy Solomon, WNYC senior reporter, Michael Hill, WNYC's Morning Edition host, Karen Yi, reporter covering New Jersey in our newsroom, and Brenda Williams-Butts, Chief Diversity Officer at New York Public Radio, all join us. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
Drummer and composer Johnathan Blake's sophomore album on Blue Note, Passage, is a tribute to his father, jazz violinist John Blake Jr. The album includes five original compositions as well as pieces from members of his band, Pentad, and from the late Ralph Peterson Jr. Blake joins us in studio for a Listening Party for the new album, which is out now. Johnathan Blake & Pentad will be celebrating the release of the album at Smoke Jazz Club from August 24-27.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
New York-based singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy Returns with her third album, Echo The Diamond, this Friday. She joins us in the studio to perform live ahead of the album's release and a concert at Rough Trade on Friday.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
As the summer wanes and autumn looms, levels of COVID-19 appear to be on the rise. Epidemiology professor Denis Nash, Executive Director of the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH), explains the current situation, including new, milder yet easily spread variants, and how the availability of testing and vaccine boosters could impact the trajectory of infections through the upcoming colder seasons.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
From construction to honking horns, New York is a city of noise! We discuss the best and worst of it with Curbed editor Sukjong Hong and take your calls about how to deal with noise in the city that never sleeps.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.*
Los Trabajos Y Las Noches, the new album from Argentinian singer Roxana Amed and Finnish composer Frank Carlberg, continues their collaboration begun more than a decade ago. The album, like its 2012 precursor, incorporates the poetry of Alejandra Pizarnik. Amed and Carlberg will present the album in concert at the Public Theater tonight. They join us live in the studio to discuss it and perform.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Criterion Collection has launched a new series titled "Hip-Hop," featuring some of the most significant dramas, comedies, and documentaries centered in the hip-hop world. We discuss the films with Ashley Clark, curatorial director of Criterion Collection, and take listener calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Nils Lofgren joined Bruce Springsteen's band in 1984 as a guitarist and vocalist, right in time for Bruce's legendary Born in the U.S.A tour. Lofgren is currently in the midst of another tour with Bruce around the world, but before they play Philadelphia, he has made the time to join us for a Listening Party for his new album, Mountains, which features contributions from the late David Crosby, as well as Neil Young, Ron Carter, and Ringo Starr.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
As a parent, vacationing with young children can consist of a chaotic mix of events: car ride sing-a-longs, diaper changes at the airport, and a lack of your usual support system. But there is beauty to it, according to Amil Niazi, parenting columnist at The Cut. We hear from Amil about the joys and pains of traveling with little ones. Plus, we take listener calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2022] Multi-media artist Laurie Anderson joined as the musical guest at our October Get Lit, with her friend, author A.M. Homes. Anderson discussed her career and performed improvised works based on Homes's The Unfolding. Her set also honored her late husband Lou Reed, the anniversary of whose death coincided with the event.
Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2022] We air highlights from our October Get Lit with All Of It book club event! Our author this month was A.M. Homes, who joined us to discuss her novel, The Unfolding. The story follows the Big Guy, a powerful Republican donor whose life starts to unravel after the results of the 2008 election. Hear Alison's interview with Homes, as well as some of the audience Q&A portion of the evening.
Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.[
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2023] We air highlights from the second half of our live Get Lit with All Of It event, featuring an interview and performances from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash.Cash was the musical guest for our event with Stacy Schiff, author of The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.
Watch it in full here. To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2023] We air highlights from our live Get Lit with All Of It event with Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff. She joined us at the SNFL Rooftop Event Center to discuss her new book The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, which argues that Adams was the most radical of our Founding Fathers. Schiff speaks with Alison and takes questions from our audience!
Missed the event? Watch it in full here. To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
Montclair Jazz Festival's lineup includes acts such as Regina Carter, Steve Turre, Melanie Charles, Edmar Castaneda, Michael Mwenso and more. We talk about the 14th annual event with the festival’s music director and curator Christian McBride and Melissa Walker, the founder & president of Jazz House.
*The segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Kid Capri has been a major force in hip hop as a DJ, producer and personality. He'll be appearing at the Hip Hop 50 concert at Yankee Stadium on August 11. As a preview of the show he'll talk about how he fell in love with hip hop and play his list of favorite hip hop songs over the years.
*This segment is hosted by Arun Venugopal.
A new book tells the story of one of the most prolific art thieves in history, who, rather than selling the art he stole, kept it all on display in secret rooms. Stéphane Breitwieser was eventually caught, but not before he stole more than 300 artworks worth an estimated $2 billion. Author Michael Finkel joins us to discuss the story and his new book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession.
As much as it pains us to admit it, the peak of summer is nearing its twilight. All the parents out there know the school year is approaching, and the business of Fall is about to begin. To get you and your household ready, why not spend a rainy day this month decluttering and organizing your space? Lauren Iannotti, editor-in- chief of Real Simple, joins us to give us practical tips to organize your personal space, and take your calls.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
A new documentary from award winning director Stanley Nelson examines the historical relationship between Black people in America and the police. From the forces formed to keep slaves from escaping to those enforcing Jim Crow laws to today's issues of police brutality--the film explores the "us vs them" tension. Nelson and his co-director, Valerie Scoon, join to discuss the film, "Sound of the Police" which premieres on Hulu tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 11.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
There's a community exhibition currently on view at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) in Jamaica, Queens, that is showcasing the work of over forty emerging local artists. Free Your Mind is on view through September 1, and curator and organizer Shenna Vaughn joins us in studio alongside two Queens-based artists who have work on view, Lisa D. Wade and Natali Barbee-Bravo.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Biz Markie, who died in 2021 from complications from diabetes, was the beatboxing, clever with a joke MC who influenced generations-- either through his early days with the Juice Crew to his stint in the children's show “Yo Gabba Gabba.” A new documentary explores his life story. We speak to director Sacha Jenkins and Biz's wife, Tara Hall about "All Up In The Biz."
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
The new Broadway dance-pop opera "Here Lies Love" explores the figure of Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos and her place in relation to the corruption and human rights abuses of her husband Ferdinand Marcos's presidency. We're joined by Jose Llana, the actor who plays Ferdinand, as well as Annie-B Parson, who was responsible for choreographing the immersive show, which features a shifting stage and encourages audience members to move and dance as part of the production.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
In another installment of our "Summer in the City'' series, we go to the home of Yankee Stadium and the birthplace of hip hop: The Bronx! We speak to ET Rodriguez, freelance arts and culture writer for the Bronx Times, who gives us a rundown of the top things to do, see and eat in the borough. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Following the Industrial Revolution, many scientists began sounding the alarm about the possibility of climate change, and were not met with the controversy we see today. So how did so many Americans become convinced that climate change isn't a real concern? AuthorDavid Lipsky investigates that history in his new book, "The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial." He joins us to discuss.
*This episode is hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Hot subway cars, icky smells, mysterious drips--these are just some things that can make summer in New York a tad unpleasant. New York Times writer Dodai Stewart, who created the NYT quiz "Pick the Worst New York City Summer Plagues" joins to take listener calls about how they're coping this summer.
*This episode is hosted by Arun Venugopal.
"The Eternal Memory" is an intimate portrait into an aging Chilean couple's relationship with memory, following the husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis. Director Maite Alberdi joins us to discuss the film, which won the Grand Jury Prize for World Cinema Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival this year.
*This segment is hosted by Arun Venugopal.
This August is the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop's founding in the Bronx, created with turntables and a microphone at parties around the borough. An exhibition on view at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Two Turntables & a Microphone, celebrates the creation of Hip-Hop through Bronx native and artist Dianne Smith and her memories growing up in the culture. Smith joins alongside curator Souleo to discuss the exhibition, which is on view through August 20.
*This segment is hosted by Arun Venugopal.
The new film "They Cloned Tyrone"is a stylized sci-fi mystery about three people who start to notice something is off in their town, and end up uncovering a conspiracy. Director Juel Taylor joins us to discuss the film, which is streaming now on Netflix.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal
Early studies and trials seem to show that a four-day workweek has benefits for employers and employees alike. But could we really see a country-wide shift towards fewer days on the job? We examine the question with Massella Dukuly, head of workplace strategy at Charter, and take your calls.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal
Since Brian de Palma's "Carrie," countless directors have tackled the daunting challenge of adapting a Stephen King novel for the screen. A new documentary talks about some of the most memorable adaptations, and interviews some of the directors who have adapted King's work, including Mike Flanagan and Frank Darabont. Director Daphné Baiwir joins us to discuss her film "King on Screen," which opens in theaters on Friday. Plus, we take listener calls about their favorite Stephen King adaptation.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal
During the economic crunch of the pandemic, many establishments have adjusted their schedules, and now many restaurants, stores and other attractions are closing hours earlier than they ever have. What does that mean for public life in "the city that never sleeps?" Tammie Teclemariam, the Underground Gourmet columnist at Grub Street/New York Magazine, wrote about the phenomenon last year in an article called "9 P.M. Is the New Midnight." She joins us, along with callers, to explore how our social clocks have changed over the past few years.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 31, 2023] We air highlights from our live Get Lit with All Of It book club event, featuring an interview and performances from singer-songwriter Dar Williams. Williams was the musical guest for our event with Rebecca Makkai, author of the new novel, I Have Some Questions for You.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 31, 2023] We air highlights from our live Get Lit with All Of It event with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai. She joined us to discuss her new novel, I Have Some Questions For You, which follows a podcast host as she begins to look into the murder of her old boarding school roommate in the 1990s.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 1] Singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser joined us for a special performance at our Get Lit with All Of It book club event in the midst of his reunion tour with his band, The Walkmen. We present our interview with Hamilton, and two live performances.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 1] Today, highlights from our Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Mona Simpson. We discussed her new book, Commitment, which tells the story of three siblings trying to survive after their mother is checked into a state hospital for depression.
The Women's World Cup is rapidly approaching the knockout stages of the tournament, which is when the drama really kicks in. Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC's coverage of the English Premier League and co-host of the podcast, After The Whistle, joins to catch us up on the group stage play, look forward to the rest of the tournament, and break down who the U.S. Women's National Team will face on their quest to win the World Cup.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
As a certified wine curator, Joan De Jesus didn't see herself represented in the industry. That's why she took it upon herself to create Wine For Me, a monthly pop-up event for folks of all backgrounds to enjoy wine in an inclusive, unpretentious way. De Jesus tells us more about her goal to make wine-tasting more accessible. Plus, we take your questions on all things wine!
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new play centers five seniors on a girls high school basketball team in rural Arkansas. It’s titled, “Flex.” Playwright Candrice Jones join us alongside actors Erica Matthews (Starra Jones) and Brittany Bellizeare (April Jenkins) to talk about the show, which is running at Lincoln Center Theater through Aug. 20.
Author Laura Lippman drew inspiration from the infamous "Prom Mom" case for her latest novel, which tells the story of a woman who becomes re-entangled with her high school boyfriend years after she gave birth to his child in a bathroom during prom and left the baby to die. Lippman joins us to discuss Prom Mom.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Many women who experienced an egg retrieval at the Yale Fertility Clinic reported excruciating pain, as if they had not been given any pain medication at all. Nurses and doctors insisted that all was fine, but it later was revealed that a nurse at the clinic had been replacing fentanyl with saline solution. Reporter and host Susan Burton joins us to discuss her podcast on the subject, The Retrievals, from The New York Times and Serial Productions.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.*
Our friends over at "More Perfect," release the finale episode of the fourth season of their series tomorrow, Aug. 3. It investigates how Supreme Court case determined that the Andy Warhol Foundation infringed on copyright laws after licensing the use of "Orange Prince" to Condé Nast in 2016. Senior producer Whitney Jones and producer Alyssa Edes discuss the episode.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.*
Great Scott! "Back to the Future" is now a Broadway musical! After opening on the West End two years ago and earning an Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1985 blockbuster opens in New York tomorrow (August 3).We discuss the show with Bob Gale,who co-created the films and wrote the book of the musical, as well asAlan Silvestri, the composer of the film series and musical. The production's director John Rando also joins the conversation, and we take your calls!
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.*
A new podcast explores the history of Fire Island, and how the vacation spot became a haven for the queer community. Reporter and host Jess Rothschild joins us to discuss the podcast, Finding Fire Island, and take calls from our listeners.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.*
Who? Weekly is a popular podcast that describes itself as telling you "everything you need to know about celebrities you don’t." The podcast is hosted by Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, who are hosting a live show in Brooklyn tomorrow, kicking off their nationwide tour. Before the two hit the road, Finger and Lindsey join us to preview the tour and dish on the latest in celebrity gossip. Who? Weekly will also be back for a live show in New York on November 16 at The Palladium.
*This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
It's summer, and we all know it's broiling. And for people who live in New York City and its surrounding area, especially in Newark, the temperature is an extra eight degrees hotter. That's according to a new study investigating the impact of heat islands. WNYC/Gothamist reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky and Rosemary Misdary wrote about the study's findings for Gothamist. Jeffrey-Wilensky joins us to discuss. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Many of us would agree that local non-profit arts organizations are key to a healthy and vibrant community, like local theater companies. According to reporting in a new piece from Michael Paulson of the New York Times, the costs of producing regional theater has never been higher, causing many beloved institutions around the country to go dark. Paulson joins us to discuss his piece, "A Crisis in America’s Theaters Leaves Prestigious Stages Dark," and break down the struggles that arts non-profits are facing right now. We also take your calls.
*This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
In another installment of our "Summer in the City" series, we go to the Borough of Parks... Staten Island! We look to Pamela Silvestri, food editor for the Staten Island Advance, who gives us a rundown of the top things to do, see and eat in the borough. Plus, we take your calls.
Summer is the best time to swim at your local pool or hit the beach with your surfboard. But if you're new to water sports, it can be daunting to dip your toes in the water. As part of our Summer in the City series, we're joined by two water sport experts to share some advice: Lou Harris of the Black Surfing Association, and Mary O'Donoghue, senior director of Aquatics for the YMCA of Greater New York. Plus, we take your calls.
When poet and author Shane McCrae was young, his white grandparents kidnapped him from his Black father and raised him themselves as a white boy, denying his biracial identity. Only years later did McCrae realize something was wrong, and he sought to find the truth. McCrae joins us to discuss his new memoir, Pulling the Chariot of the Sun.
In 2018, a young man swimming on Cape Cod was killed by a shark attack, the first deadly shark attack on the Cape in around 80 years. The tragedy has prompted a wave of action around the increased number of sharks around the Cape, sometimes creating tensions between conservationists and those who want sharks to go away. Director Ivy Meeropol joins us to discuss her documentary on the subject, "After the Bite,"and we're also joined by Megan Winton, a staff scientist at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy who studies sharks on the Cape. "After the Bite" is streaming now on Max.
While movies like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" are breaking box office records, Hollywood remains at a standstill due to the actors and writers' strike. Forbes senior contributor Dana Feldman joins to talk about the long-range economic effects of the strikes, from catering businesses to real estate, and takes listener calls from those impacted.
We air highlights from our May Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Victor LaValle. Our musical guest was Grenadian-Canadian banjo player Kaia Kater, who will release a new album later this year.Kater joined us at the event to perform live.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2023] We air our conversation with Booker Prize winning author Marlon James who discussed his novel, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, from our February Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. The fantasy novel set in a mystical world inspired by ancient African history has been compared to Game of Thrones.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2023] We air highlights from the second half of our live February Get Lit with All Of It event, featuring an interview and performance from musician Dion McKenzie, aka TYGAPAW. They were the musical guest for our event with Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 22, 2023] Victor LaValle is the author of the novel, Lone Women, which tells the story of a Black female homesteader in 1915 Montana who arrives in the state with a massive steamer trunk, holding a terrible secret. LaValle joined us in-person for our May Get Lit with All of It event and answered audience questions.
The 46th Asian American International Film Festival is back in New York. The festival, which kicked off yesterday, features projects by Asian diasporic, Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers. Festival director Kayla Wong and senior programming director Kris Montello join us today to give us a rundown of the documentaries, narrative features, shorts and music videos featured in the festival.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
"Kokomo City" is a new documentary that takes a frank, unflinching take on the realities of being a Black trans woman in sex work. Director D. Smith joins to discuss the film, which snagged two awards at this year's Sundance Festival.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
The new film, "War Pony," tells the story of two young Lakota boys coming-of-age on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Co-writer Franklin Sioux Bob and co-director Gina Gammell join us to discuss the film, which won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes and will be in select theaters on Friday.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Beloved author Ann Patchett is back with a new novel, Tom Lake, which follows a woman telling her children the story of why she gave up acting after one big movie...and the gigantic movie star she once dated. Patchett joins us to discuss. This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Recently, TikTok users have been raving about the "triangle method," a dating technique meant to facilitate eye contact. Dateable podcast co-host Julie Krafchick joins us to talk about how body language plays a role in the dating scene.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin.
With airplane fares being high and cancellations rampant, we look at ways to escape the city for a day, either by train or car this summer. Lonely Planet executive editor Nitya Chambers returns to discuss her picks for some of the best day trips to take this summer, and we take listener calls.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A recent Squarespace survey shows that Gen Z might not be as addicted to technology as other generations such as baby boomers. Fast Company editor Christopher Zara shares insights from the findings with us, and we take listener calls about their relationship to technology.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Queens: the city's largest and most diverse borough. It's home to the Noguchi Museum, Queens Night Market, Louis Armstrong House and much more. To give us a rundown on some summer activities to do in the borough is Christopher Bonanos, city editor of New York Magazine. Plus, we take your calls!
*This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Hetty Lui McKinnon's latest is both a cookbook and an homage to her father, a Chinese immigrant who moved to Australia. He learned English while selling bananas at a local market and brought home crates of produce after work, instilling in Hetty a lifelong love of vegetables. She joins us to discuss the vegetarian cookbook, Tenderheart, and take listener calls.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new city measure allows property owners and managers to register their buildings on a "Prohibited Building List," banning short term rentals in their properties. WNYC/Gothamist's housing reporter David Brand, and data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilenskyrecently published a story on the new "anti-Airbnb" measure. Brand and Jeffrey-Wilensky join us to talk about their story, and what it means for city dwellers and visitors.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new documentary follows freediver Alessia Zecchini and her relationship with a renowned safety diver, Stephen Keenan. As Zecchini pursues her dreams of setting new freediving records, her feats become more and more dangerous, ultimately with tragic consequences. Documentarian Laura McGann joins us to discuss her film, "The Deepest Breath," which is streaming on Netflix.
To celebrate the Barbenheimer double-feature, we're having a "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" celebration of our own! To kick things off, we speak with Ludwig Göransson, the Swedish composer who scored "Oppenheimer," about the challenges of finding the right musical tone for this difficult film.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
This summer, WNYC's Notes From America with Kai Wright has launched a new series celebrating different diaspora communities in the U.S. through the lens of music, and the project includes listener compiled playlists. Yesterday, NFA producer Regina de Heer spoke to Kai about the different sounds of Afrobeats, including the story of the song she chose for her Ghanaian traditional engagement ceremony. Regina tells us more about the series, the history of Afrobeats, and we take your calls.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
A new documentary follows former NDTV broadcast news host Ravish Kumar as he stands against the tide of nationalism sweeping Indian media coverage, sometimes with frightening consequences. Kumar and documentarian Vinay Shukla join us to discuss their film, "While We Watched," which is at the IFC Center now.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
To continue our coverage of the "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" double feature weekend, we speak with Alison Willmore, who reviewed "Barbie" for Vulture. Plus, we take calls from listeners who have seen "Barbie," or want to share their thoughts about the complicated but ubiquitous doll.
This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.
Now that summer is well underway, we speak to to Manhattan Kayak's Senior Instructor and General Manager, Jay Cartagena, on fun ways to do water sports in the city. Plus, we take calls from listeners.
Alison Stewart is heading out for a few weeks of medical leave to donate a kidney to her sister. In a table-turning conversation, Brian Lehrer will ask Alison about the procedure -- and what to expect. Plus, Dr. Jonathan Berger, the surgical director of the kidney and pancreas transplant program at NYU Langone's Transplant Institute, joins us to explain how kidney donations work.
To send off our lovely host Alison Stewart on medical leave, as she donates a kidney to her sister, we solicit recommendations from you, our listeners, for what she should be reading, watching, or listening to as she recovers! Plus, we take recommendations from some great friends of the show. Emma Straub, author and Books Are Magic owner, gives some book recommendations, and Kathryn Van Arendonk, Vulture TV critic, tells Alison want shows she should be binging.
Have some recs or well-wishes for Alison? Comment below!
Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis spreads fun and positivity on her latest album, Joy'All, a country-tinged collection recorded in Nashville with super-producer Dave Cobb. She joins us for a Listening Party.
In our second part of our Keeping Cool hour, we speak with Eater NY editor Melissa McCart about where to scoop up the best ice cream in the city and take calls from listeners to share their favorites.
Josh Gondelman feels very strongly about seltzer, and a very strongly about a particular brand of seltzer. As we look for ways to stay cool this summer, we quiz Josh on his devotion to Polar Seltzer and take listener calls about their favorites, as well as their favorite drinks to make with the beloved fizzy water.
Season four of Pushkin's podcast, The Last Archive, attempts to find out some truths about 20th century America. This season includes a few episodes of New York-centric history, from one composer's quest to build an automated songwriting machine that ended up in the hands of Motown, to the abundance of Parakeets in the 1970s, to the story of a controversial theory that emerged at a New York State Training School where Ella Fitzgerald was once held. Host Ben Naddaf-Hafrey joins to discuss the history uncovered in this season of The Last Archive.
"The League," the most recent film from acclaimed documentarian Sam Pollard, tells the story of the Negro Baseball League and how vital it was to the Black community as a whole. He joins to discuss and take your calls.
We're only halfway through the summer, and we're already blessed with some amazing album releases from heavy hitters like Foo Fighters and Taylor Swift, to pop and R&B releases from Amaarae and Christine and the Queens. Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding and producer Reanna Cruz take us through some of the best and most anticipated new music of the season.
*Post show note: check out Reanna and Charlie's summer music Spotify playlist here.
For a week, the news of the disappearance of the Titan submersible and its passengers was everywhere. For journalist David Pogue, the story was eerily familiar. A year earlier, in the summer of 2022, Pogue was invited to take one of the OceanGate trips to see the wreckage of The Titanic. He kept a journal and described being "emotionally terrified" at what he saw and heard from OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. He joins us to tell his story and take calls
The filmmaker Sally Potter has won awards at the Venice and Berlin film festivals and directed actors like Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett, and Javier Bardem. Now, at 73, she's releasing her debut album. She joins us to discuss the album, Pink Bikini, for an All Of It Listening Party.
A new documentary-style podcast, The Set, revisits New York City in the crack era of the 1980's, and explores how the flush of easy money corrupted some police departments charged with serving and protecting communities, including the notorious "Dirty 30" in Washington Heights. Writer, researcher and host Zak Levitt joins to discuss.
Ten years ago, Netflix released one of their first-ever streaming shows, "Orange Is the New Black," a frank look at life in a women's prison. The show put Netflix, and streaming, on the map, and introduced audiences to new themes of queerness and gender, as well as stars like Laverne Cox, Danielle Brooks, and Natasha Lyonne. Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture's TV critic, joins us to discuss the show's legacy. Then, we speak with Piper Kerman, whose life story and memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison inspired the television series.
SAG-AFTRA is officially on strike. Over 160,000 actors have stopped working, joining the WGA on strike for the first time in decades. With us to break it all down and take calls from actors living here in New York is journalist Maureen Ryan, author of the new book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call For Change in Hollywood.
Ani DiFranco released her album Little Plastic Castle in February 1998. The album became her highest-charting, and NPR has ranked it among the 25 greatest albums made by women. Last month, DiFranco released a 25th anniversary remastered edition. She joins us to discuss the legacy of the album as part of our series Silver Liner Notes.
The singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams made her major breakthrough in her mid-40s, with the rocking country album Car Wheels On A Gravel Road, released June 30, 1998. 25 years later, she's published a memoir, Don't Tell Anybody The Secrets I Told You, and her 16th album, Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart. Williams joins us for a Silver Liner Notes conversation on her seminal album's anniversary and to discuss her latest releases.
As the temperature rises and the sun continues to shine, a lot of people are carving out time for the beach. T. Espinoza, the Style Medic, joins us to discuss beach hacks and etiquette to make your trip a success. We also take your calls.
For more information about where to go this summer, see Gothamist’s list of 9 fun beaches in and around New York City.
Swedish electro-pop quartet Little Dragon is back with their latest album, Slugs of Love. The childhood best friends from Gothenburg join us to discuss the album and perform a live set at our studio. They're currently on their world tour, with a stop tonight at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn.
To mark France's "Fete Nationale," also known as Bastille Day, we speak with Tatyana Franck, president of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), along with FIAF's director of development Catherine Bauman, about the group's annual Bastille Day Celebration on Madison Avenue this Sunday.
This Bastille Day, the spirit of unrest that underlies the holiday is particularly resonant, as many French people have taken to the streets over the past few weeks after the police killing of a 17-year old citizen of North African descent. Catherine Porter, international correspondent for the New York Times based in Paris, explains the inciting incident as well as the protests, and the domestic politics at play in France today.
A photography exhibition showcases beachgoers along a fifteen block stretch of Rockaway Beach, Queens. Photographer Susannah Ray joins us to talk about her solo show, Down For the Day (2016-present), which is on display at Baxter St at Camera Club of NY through August 26.
As our Get Lit book club takes the summer off, we are excited to launch our 2023 summer series, Summer School, in which we invite you to join us in dusting off the book shelf, checking out at the Library, and revisiting a classic novel for some fun summer reading. This summer, we are reading two New York-centric books, starting with James Baldwin's 1962 novel, Another Country. The book is set in the heat of summer in 1950s Manhattan, particularly in Harlem and the West Village, and explores ideas of race, class, and art. Rich Blint, professor of Literary Studies and Director of the Program in Race and Ethnicity at The New School, and a Baldwin biographer, joins us for our first installment of Summer School.
Fresh off serving as executive music producer for the series "Daisy Jones & the Six," songwriter, guitarist virtuoso, and sought-after producer Blake Mills is out with a new album, titled Jelly Road. Mills co-wrote the LP with jazz musician Chris Weisman, who also worked with him on "Daisy Jones." Mills and Weisman join us live in the studio to perform.
A new buddy-comedy stars Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass as two men who believe they are the last two humans left on earth, and must find a way to survive... and maybe continue the human race. Brown and Duplass join us to discuss "Biosphere," which is in theaters and available to stream on demand now.
Lloyd Cole's career began with the Commotions and over the last four decades has traversed the worlds of rock, pop, and ambient and electronic music--places from which Cole draws for his latest album, On Pain. Cole joins us to discuss the album and perform a live acoustic set in our studio.
The Louis Armstrong Center in Corona, Queens opened its doors to the public last week. Across the street from where the jazz legend resided in his final years, the Center houses a 60,000-piece archive of his life, and a new performing arts center. Today, we discuss the Center with Regina Bain, the executive director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, along with Jason Moran. Moran is a jazz pianist and curator of the Center's new exhibition, Here to Stay.
As many of us skip town for the summer, we may be leaving behind our pets. We talk about the basics of pet-sitting with Rachel Bowers, the CEO of Brooklyn Bark, a pet care company. We'll ask Rachel the basics of how to care of our dogs, cats, (even lizards and snakes) while they're away - whether you're leaving your pet behind, or taking care of someone's loved animal. Plus, we take calls form listeners.
If you aren't in therapy, you are probably still using its language to describe how you feel. This week the New Yorker has issued a special digital edition devoted to examining therapy as a fundamental feature of modern life -- and how it's permeated our culture, for better or worse. It was co-edited by Marella Gayla, and she joins us to discuss alongside Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy.
A debut novel tells the story of a young woman who becomes drawn into Andy Warhol's circle when she is hired to transcribe his recordings of conversations with his famous friends. Author Nicole Flattery joins us to discuss her novel, Nothing Special.
*Event: Flattery will be speaking tonight at the Center for Fiction with Lynne Tillman. Tickets are free.
RapperMcKinley Dixon,from Chicago by way of Virginia,joins for a Listening Party for his album Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? inspired by writer Toni Morrison,who he believes is the “greatest rapper ever.”
An event next week brings together the work of Edward Hopper and his love for cycling. We'll hear more about the Whitney Hopper Ride and how inspired cyclists can get involved with Kathie Bennewitz, Executive Director of the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center and Kim Conaty, curator of the Whitney show Edward Hopper's New York.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1968 and raised in Brooklyn, Karyn Olivier's installation How A Home is Made explores themes of displacement, migration and absence using discarded items and common construction materials." She joins us to discuss her practice and her show.
Tis the season for summer travel. We talk to Jacqui Gifford, the editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, about where to go, how to navigate all the airline fees and seating assignments as well as any travel hacks to make the journey easier. She also takes listener calls.
British comedian Liz Kingsman's hit show "One Woman Show" has come across the pond. Kingsman deftly and hilariously skewers one woman shows like "Fleabag" and the new trend of spotlighting messy female protagonists. She joins us to discuss the show, which is running now at the Greenwich House Theater.
"Every Body" is a new documentary from Julie Cohen, which examines the lives of three intersex people who have declined costly surgeries to "fix" them. Cohen joins to discuss.
Hong Kong-based food editor Susan Jung might just love fried chicken the most. In her new cookbook, Kung Pao and Beyond, she incorporates 60 different recipes from all over Asia from those you can find at Taiwanese Night Markets to Sichuan Hot Pot style.
Chicken Poppers with Instant Noodle Coating
Ingredients:
- 450g boneless chicken thighs
- coarse salt crystals, as necessary
- 2–4 packets of instant noodles, depending on size
- about 60g (2oz) potato, sweet potato or tapioca flour
- 2–3 eggs
- 750ml cooking oil
Method:
- Butterfly the chicken thighs, cut them into 2.5cm (1in) chunks and put them in a bowl. Weigh the chicken, then multiply the amount by 0.005 – this is the amount of salt you need. Sprinkle the salt over the chicken, mix well, then set aside for at least 10 minutes.
- Put the noodles with the contents of the dry seasoning pack in a food processor. Process until the noodles are about the size of rice grains.
- Put the potato, sweet potato or tapioca flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in another shallow dish and put the instant noodles in a third dish. Dredge the chicken thighs in the flour and shake off the excess, then dip in the egg. Dredge in the instant noodles, pressing firmly so they adhere. Lay the chicken on a cooling rack placed over a tray.
- Pour the cooking oil into a pan, preferably a medium wok, set over a medium heat. Fry the chicken in two batches at 160ºC (320ºF). Fry the pieces for 4 minutes, then put them on the rack placed over the tray – there’s no need to fry again.
There are so many great movies coming out this summer... including the much talked about "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" double-feature. Joining us to talk about some of their most anticipated summer films are Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, hosts of The Big Picture podcast.
When Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Darrin Bell was young, he asked his mother for a realistic looking water gun. When she explained to him why, as a young Black boy, it was dangerous for him to have one, it was the first time Bell's eyes were opened to the racism he would face for the rest of his life. Bell chronicles this moment, and other moments of prejudice and discrimination throughout his life, in the new graphic memoir The Talk.
A new social media app from Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp's parent companywith similarities to Twitter has sparked conversation of whether a rivalry with a new platform could kill the social media giant. Shira Ovide, writer of The Washington Post's Tech Friend newsletter, joins us to talk about one of the most rapidly downloaded apps at the moment.
Dealing with death was a part ofBarbara Butcher's day job. In her new memoir, the former "death investigator" at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City takes readers through the homicides and crime scenes she investigated throughout her tenure, and the life lessons she learned along the way. Butcher joins us to discuss her book, What the Dead Know.
Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects mainly women... and it takes an average of 8 to 10 years for women to be successfully diagnosed. The new documentary "Below the Belt," executive produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton, takes a look at four women struggling to get properly diagnosed and treated for their endometriosis. Director Shannon Cohn joins us to discuss the documentary, which you can stream through PBS, and take calls from our listeners about their struggles with endometriosis.
"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.
There's a good chance you'll be attending a barbecue this summer. There's also a good chance the barbecue will be in a park. Many of New York's parks (not including Central Park) are barbecue friendly and public spaces like Prospect Park are packed with family and friend gatherings throughout the summer. For the first installment of our summer series, "Summer in the City," we're joined by Tanya Sichynsky, senior staff editor of the New York Times Food section, to give us both easy and more sophisticated recipes for the grill. And Sue Donoghue, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation commissioner, helps walk us through the logistics of hosting and planning a summer barbecue. Plus, we take your calls!
*This summer, New York Times Cooking is bringing home cooks inspiration around beloved summer produce and more, with a Recipe Emoji Line. From June 21– August 15, text any fruit or vegetable emoji to 361-COOK-NYT. In return, texters will receive a delicious free recipe, and will be guided to continue texting emojis for more free recipes.
Segment Links:
- NYC Parks Designated Barbecuing Areas
- NYC Barbecue Tool Kit
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 18, 2023] The 1960 musical "Camelot" features a beloved Lerner & Loewe score and won four Tony Awards, but many modern critics agree the book was a bit of a mess. For the 2023 revival, Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher turned to Aaron Sorkin for a completely updated book, and to "Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo to star as Queen Guenevere. Sher and Soo join us to discuss "Camelot," which is running at Lincoln Center through July 23.
Aaron Mark has been working on the story of Dolores Roach for 10 years, beginning with his 2013 play "Empanada Loca" and next with the podcast adaptation, The Horror of Dolores Roach, which starred Daphne Rubin-Vega. Now, Dolores Roach is coming to television, with the new Blumhouse/Amazon series "The Horror of Dolores Roach." The series stars Justina Machado as Dolores, a woman living in Washington Heights who begins experimenting with what to put in her empanadas... think a nod to "Sweeney Todd." Machado and Mark join us to discuss the series, which premieres tomorrow on Amazon Prime.
If the recent heat and wildfires have taught us anything, it's the need to have cooler, cleaner air. Want to upgrade your window AC unit? Maybe you're thinking about buying a new air purifier. Tim Heffernan and Thom Dunn, writers at Wirecutter, discuss their favorite purifiers and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) products. Plus we take your calls.
Two scrappy teens and BFFs from suburban London took the pop music world by storm in the 1980's as a duo called Wham!. That group's success would also introduce the world to a singular talent named George Michael. A new documentary tracks their rise and ultimate end with never before heard interviews from both members, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael. Director Chris Smith joins to talk "Wham!"
This year, Shakespeare in the Park is running "Hamlet" directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon through August 6th. And starring in this production, which is set in 2021 Atlanta, is Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood. He joins us to discuss his interpretation of one of the most famous roles in theater history.
Writing a will can be hard. There are difficult legal and financial decisions, as well as the experience of facing our own mortality. Many of us may have friends or elderly family members who don't have a Will, and are stubborn about making one. How do we have that tough conversation? Charlotte Cowles, financial advice columnist for The Cut, recently wrote about this topic in her article, "My Elderly Parents Refuse to Make a Will," and she joins us alongside Katrina Robinson, lawyer and CEO of Teton Trust Company, to give advice. Plus, we take your calls.
An exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt explores the histories behind symbols that are ubiquitous to our daily lives. Give Me A Sign: The Language of Symbols demonstrates how symbol design is a collaborative effort that has evolved and transformed over time. Emily Orr, associate curator of the museum, gives an overview of the exhibition, which is on view until September 2, 2024.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2021] For the second installment of our February “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight describes what made Frederick Douglass such an engaging speaker that he became one of the most powerful voices in 19th century America. Plus, we’ll look at how the prominent abolitionist’s views on slavery evolved in the 1830’s and 1840’s.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2021] We present the full conversation from February's installment of our “Full Bio” series with historian David Blight about his book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, which won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for History. Blight used new information drawn from private collections to explore the work and life of Douglass. We start with a look at Douglass’s early life as an enslaved person, how he learned to read, and how he escaped to the North from Baltimore in 1838.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2021] In the third installment of our February “Full Bio” series, we look at Frederick Douglass’s family and friendships. Historian David W. Blight talks about Douglass’s first wife, Anna, their five children (four of whom lived to adulthood), and his long and turbulent friendship with German feminist and abolitionist Otillie Assing.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2021] For the fourth installment of February’s “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight discusses Frederick Douglass’s political work fighting for abolition and suffrage. We look at his allegiance to the Republican Party, including his working relationship with Abraham Lincoln, and why Andrew Johnson was so dismissive of Douglass.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2021] We wrap up February’s installment of the "Full Bio" series with a look at the last years of Frederick Douglass’s life, including his experience as minister and consul general to Haiti. Historian David W. Blight describes the reaction to Frederick Douglass’s death in February of 1895 as well as why Douglass’s second marriage to a woman named Helen Pitts became one of the biggest scandals in 19th century America.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2023] Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Brandy Clark is now also a Tony nominee. Clark is a co-writer of the music and lyrics to the hit new Broadway musical, "Shucked." And on Friday, she's releasing a new self-titled solo album, produced by Brandi Carlile. She joins us live in the studio to perform some songs from the album and talk about her work.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 7, 2022] The singer songwriter and proud Vermonter Noah Kahan's latest album, Stick Season, is a tribute to the time of the year between fall and winter, what locals in his hometown call stick season. Coming off his nationwide tour of the album, Kahan joins us in studio for a Listening Party, and also performs some special acoustic versions of songs from the album.
[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 28, 2023] The Heavy Heavy are a UK band based in Brighton, led by Will Turner and Georgie Fuller. Last year they released their first EP, Life and Life Only, and before they release their debut album next year, the band is hitting the road for an extensive tour around the U.S. Turner, Fuller, and the rest of The Heavy Heavy join us in studio for a live performance as well as a discussion about their sound and to preview the new album.
[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 6, 2023] Brandee Younger returns to the show, this time in-studio, to perform songs live from her new album, Brand New Life, out tomorrow. The album celebrates the work of trailblazing jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and features contributions from Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Meshell Ndegeocello and Makaya McCraven.
NOTE: This segment has been edited to remove one performance to which WNYC does not have the rights to include in the podcast.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 1, 2023] Rock band The Revivalists release a new album, Pour It Out Into the Night, this Friday. Founding band members David Shaw and Zack Feinberg join us live in Studio 5 with a preview and live performance.
Summer is BBQ season. North Carolina-based father and son duoEd and Ryan Mitchell, who are legendary pitmasters, released their latest cookbook Ed Mitchell's Barbeque which includes best techniques for roasting meat and recipes for sides and appetizers. Ryan joins us to discuss.
Sheri’s Smoked Mac ’n’ Cheese (Courtesy of Harper Collins)
Serves 4 • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cooking Time: 45 minutes (if baked) or 1 hour (if smoked)
RYAN MITCHELL, Ed Mitchell’s son
Everyone has a macaroni and cheese memory. Mac and cheese has become as American as
burgers and pie. My sister, Sheri, was the first person to bring different ideas about how
to reimagine macaroni and cheese back to Wilson and to our family. Sheri was a cheese
connoisseur. In the 1980s, she was hobnobbing with folks at Georgetown and Howard
University in Washington, DC, and attending parties with fancy cheese boards and wine.
During the holidays, when she would come home to Wilson, she introduced us to
all kinds of cheeses, pâté, and crackers that we were unfamiliar with. Sheri started to add
bacon and different cheeses to our macaroni and cheese. She took it to the next level. We
hadn’t known that mac and cheese could be jazzed up. I didn’t know there were other
kinds of cheese past the ones that were available in our stores in Wilson County. I credit
Sheri for creating our mac and cheese dish.
We prefer to grate our cheeses instead of buying packaged shredded cheese. Grating
your own cheese will give you a creamier and more flavorful dish.
1 16-ounce box elbow noodles
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose
flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup freshly shredded extra-sharp
cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly shredded smoked Gouda
cheese
1 cup freshly shredded aged cheddar or
North Carolina hoop cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella
cheese
1 cup freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese
COOK the elbow noodles in boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt for 8 minutes,
or until al dente. Drain and place in a casserole or baking dish. Season with a
sprinkle each of salt and pepper.
IN a medium-sized pot, melt the butter on low heat, then whisk in the flour.
Add the milk and stir until it starts to thicken. Add the onion powder and
garlic powder. Add the extra-sharp cheddar and 1/2 cup of the cream. Stir until
smooth. Add the Gouda and remaining 1/2 cup cream. Stir until smooth.
MIX the beaten egg and mozzarella in with the elbow noodles, then pour the
cheese sauce over the noodles. Top evenly with the Colby Jack. Cook the
macaroni and cheese on a smoker for 45 minutes or bake at 350ºF until golden
brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil the
macaroni and cheese for 3 minutes. Do not leave your macaroni and cheese
unattended when you turn on the broiler; the cheese will caramelize quickly.
Excerpted from Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque © 2023 by Ed Mitchell and Ryan Mitchell.
Food & Author photos by Baxter Miller.
Reproduced by permission of Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved.
A recent episode of WNYC's Radiolab, called Family People, follows the story of editor Alex Neasonand her efforts to find the truth behind how she got her last name. Because Alex's father served in the military, her family was constantly traveling. As a result, her name became the most important part of her identity. However, in 2021, after her grandfather passed away, she noticed that her great-grandfather had a different last name, and wanted to get to the bottom of her family history. Neason joins us alongside genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith, who helped Alex during the reporting process, to talk about how they got to the bottom of the Neason name, and take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 5, 2022] If you were educated in a U.S elementary school, you may have heard the story of how "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written. At a battle in Baltimore during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key watched the British bomb American forts, and decided to write patriotic lyrics that eventually became the country's national anthem. But the story of the lyrics, how Key's words became the anthem, and how its role in our culture has changed throughout the last two hundred years, is much more complex. Today, you can hear the national anthem in many aspects of life, be it a high school football game, a concert, or a graduation. Ahead of July 4 celebrations, Mark Clague, professor of musicology at the University of Michigan, joins to discuss his new book, O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of "The Star-Spangled Banner.
The largest irrigated crop in the united states isn't corn or soy or potatos. It's lawns. All those little private patches of greenery amount to about 40 million acres, and our lawncare can have massive environmental impacts, from local drainage to the global ecosystem of migrating pollinators like bees and butterflies. Coming up, Michele Bakacs and Amy Rowe, Rutgers associate professors and extension agents, explain sustainable lawncare tips, tricks and techniques.
Two-time winner of the hit reality competition RuPaul's Drag Race Jinkx Monsoon is on the road for her latest concert tour. The Portland-based drag queen joins us to discuss the musical inspiration behind the tour, "Everything's At Stake," and the state of drag artists in our political climate. Jinkx will perform at Kings Theater in Brooklyn on Saturday, July 1.
Celebrated crime novelist S.A. Cosby joins us to discuss his latest novel, All the Sinners Bleed. The story follows the first Black sheriff of Charon County, Virginia, who is attempting to catch a serial killer... while contending with a far-right group that has taken up residence in his town. The novel is already a New York Times bestseller.
They Might Be Giants continue their world tour celebrating 40 years as a band, as well as their Grammy-nominated multimedia project, BOOK. John Flansburgh and John Linnell join to reflect on their career, recent projects, and upcoming shows. They will be performing at the Pleasantville Music Festival on July 8.
Friday is Jonelle Procope's last official day as president and CEO of the Apollo Theater, a role she's occupied since 2003. Procope joins us to reflect on her 20-year tenure, as well as the history and future of the venue. We also hear from listeners about their memorable experiences at the Apollo.
Everyone's favorite fedora-wearing songsmithJason Mraz is back with his eighth album. On Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, Mraz incorporates disco-inspired beats for an especially dance-friendly album. Mraz joins us live in the studio to discuss the album and perform some stripped-back tunes.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the siege at Waco, Texas, which led to the death of 76 people who were part of a group known as the Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh. Author Stephen Talty joins us to discuss this anniversary and his new book, Koresh: The True Story of David Koresh and the Tragedy at Waco.
Until December, Madison Square Park will be host to the crochet sculptures of Brooklyn based artist Sheila Pepe, the artist's first outdoor exhibition. Pepe first learned to crochet in the 1960's from her mother, and has used the technique to form her sculptural practice. There will be 15,000 yards of crocheted material in the park, and the sculptures will wind through vines, passageways, and light poles. Sheila Pepe: My Neighbor’s Garden is on view at Madison Square Park through December 10, and Pepe alongside curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport are with us to preview the work and take your calls.
Oscar yi Hou's exhibition at Brooklyn Museum questions what it means to be “Asian American” and who is considered “American.” Oscar yi Hou: East of sun, west of moon features eleven of his recent figurative paintings, casting his friends and himself as East Asian figures to Son Goku of the popular media franchise Dragon Ball. Hou and curator Eugenie Tsai join us to discuss the show which is on display until Sept. 17.
To round out our month of spotlighting banned and challenged books for Pride Month, we speak with Juno Dawson, author of This Book Is Gay, which was the tenth most challenged book of 2022 according to the American Library Association. She joins us to discuss the book and her new picture book, You Need to Chill!:A Story of Love and Family.
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More than 6 years after her first EP, Madison McFerrin has made her full-length debut with the album, I Hope You Can Forgive Me. The vocalist and producer joins us live in studio five to perform. She will be at Zone One in Brooklyn on Thursday, June 29.
Verso Records: Volume One is the debut album from the Westport Library, which is not an obscure indie band name, but an actual library in Westport, Connecticut. The album was recorded and produced in the library's own studios and released on its independent label. It features songs by local musicians, including the New Haven-based trio Daniprobably, led by singer Danielle Capalbo. For a Listening Party, Capalbo joins us along with the album's engineer and the library's studio manager, Travis Bell.
Bisa Butler is a local artist who makes life sized quilts inspired by portraits of Black figures, including those taken by her favorite photographers such as Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz. Her new solo exhibition, The World Is Yours, inspired by the lyrics of Nas, is on view now, and combines textiles, paint, Nigerian hand-dyed batiks and African wax-resist cotton. Butler joins us in studio to discuss her process and the show, which is on view at Jeffery Deitch through June 30.
Composer Emile Mosseri is known for his moving scores for the films The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Kajillionaire, and Minari, for which he earned an Oscar nomination. But before he was a film composer, he was a member of the touring and recording band, The Dig. Now he's released his debut solo album as a performer, titled Heaven Hunters. Mosseri joins us for a Listening Party.
It's officially summer, meaning that many of you might be spending a lot of time in the front or backyard, caring for your lawn. There are many different ways to go about lawncare, some of which require more resources than others, like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. But there are also more eco-friendly sustainable ways to grow a lawn. Michele Bakacs and Amy Rowe, Rutgers associate professors and extension agents, join to give us tips for lawncare and take your calls and questions.
The first episode of season two of the "Sex and the City" reboot "And Just Like That..." dropped last night. The show focuses on the beloved characters of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte, and this season also features a Samantha cameo. Former New York Gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon stars as Miranda, and she also is the executive producer and directed some episodes for season two. Nixon joins us to discuss.
A new episode of USA Today’s documentary series, “States of America” investigates how pregnant women and providers are navigating the health care system a year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. Executive Producer Yasmeen Qureshi and senior producer Mona Iskander join us to talk about the the documentary, “The Post Roe Baby Boom: Inside Mississippi’s Maternal Health Crisis” and take calls.
Yesterday marked the first official day of summer, which means it's time for summer reading! All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf joins us to recommend some of the best new and upcoming summer reads, plus we take listener calls and suggestions!
Jordan's Recommendations:
- Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchet
- Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
- Happy Place by Emily Henry
- Couplets by Maggie Millner
- Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess
- Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by TJ Newman
- Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
- Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
- All The Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby
- How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told by Harrison Scott Key
- Pageboy by Elliot Page
- The Talk by Darrin Bell
Listener Recommendations:
- Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead
- Soul Boom by Rain Wilson
- Disease X by Kate Kelland
- The Ditch Digger's Daughter by Jo Coudert
- Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty
- The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
- The Power Broker by Robert Caro
- The Maytrees by Annie Dillard
- Why Fathers Cry at Night by Kwame Alexander
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
- Operation Storm King by Elliott Summers
- Bunny By Mona Awad
Our June Full Bio selection is King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. In this installment, we discuss MLK's advisors, such as Bayard Rustin, Ralph Abernathy, and Stanley Levison. We also discuss some of MLK's lesser known protests.
Aisha Harris, co-host of the NPR podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour, is a 90s girl. Her new book, Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me, is a collection of nine essays about the pop culture she grew up with, how it shaped her, and how some cultural tropes were maybe more problematic than they seemed at the time. Harris joins us to reflect on how pop culture can influence how we see the world. Aisha Harris will also be in conversation with Jourdain Searles tonight for a book event at The Strand at 7:00.
English singer-songwriter Billie Marten is only 24 and already touring her fourth album, Drop Cherries. Last night she played Rough Trade and tonight she's at Bowery Ballroom. But first, she joins us live in our studio to perform and discuss her latest work.
Season eight of Slate's Slow Burn podcast focuses on the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who made headlines recently after it was reported that he failed to disclose a financial relationship with billionaire and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. The podcast traces Thomas's journey from his childhood in rural Georgia, to his rise as a controversial conservative Justice. Host Joel Anderson is with us to discuss the podcast, which is releasing episodes now.
A new book explains how ice became a necessity in our everyday lives, whether its making tall glasses of tea, skating rinks or cutting-edge cryotherapy breast-cancer treatments. Journalist and historian Amy Brady join us to discuss her latest book, titled Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--a Cool History of a Hot Commodity.
For decades, the Sullivan Institute for Research in Psychoanalysis operated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan, first as a boundary-breaking commune that attracted artists like Jackson Pollock and Judy Collins in the 50s and 60s... and later, in the 70s, as a cult lead by Saul Newton. AuthorAlexander Stille joins us to discuss his reporting on the Sullivan Institute and his new book, The Sullivanians: Sex, Psychotherapy, and the Wild Life of an American Commune.
Our June Full Bio selection is "King: A Life,” the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. In this conversation, we hear about a young King's romantic interests and his marriage to Coretta Scott, from 1953 until his death.
On his latest album Animals, drummer, producer and rapper Kassa Overall invites a sweeping group of guest musicians including Vijay Iyer, Theo Croker, Danny Brown, and Francis and the Lights. The Guardian calls it "a jazz-hip-hop fusion of real artistry." Overall joins us for a Listening Party.
We continue our series for Pride Month spotlighting banned and challenged books that contain LGBTQIA+ content. This week, we speak with Mike Curato, author of the graphic novel, Flamer, about a young boy at Boy Scout Camp bullied for being gay. It was the fourth most banned book of 2022.
Our June Full Bio selection is King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. On day one, we discuss Eig's writing process and the early life of "Little Mike," as well as King's time as a student at Morehouse and the professors who had an impact on him.
Beloved author Lorrie Moore is back with her first new novel in over a decade. I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home combines historical fiction, ghost stories, and humor to tell a story of death and love. Moore joins us to discuss the novel and her career.
Events: Lorrie Moore will be in conversation with Dana Spiotta at the 92nd St Y on 6/20, with Susanna Moore at Books are Magic on 6/21, with Meg Wolitzer at Symphony Space on 6/22.
Our June Full Bio selection is King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. On the final day, we discuss King's relationships and disagreements with activist contemporaries, his blind spots, mental health, and the toll of being arrested nearly thirty times. And finally, we look at King's civil rights efforts and priorities in the last months of his life.
Our June Full Bio selection is King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. We also focus on 1955, the year in which the King family moved to Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to move from her bus seat, and King was drafted to lead a movement.
Our June Full Bio selection is King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. On day one, we discuss Eig's writing process and the early life of "Little Mike," as well as King's time as a student at Morehouse and the professors who had an impact on him.
Our June Full Bio selection is King: A Life, the first comprehensive account of Martin Luther King Jr. in three decades, written by Jonathan Eig. In this conversation, we hear about a young King's romantic interests and his marriage to Coretta Scott, from 1953 until his death.
Juneteenth is coming up, and there's a lot happening in our area to mark it. WNYC's culture and arts reporter, Precious Fondren, joins us to discuss.
Not a fast runner? Doesn't matter, according to Slow AF Run Club founder Martinus Evans. Inspired by his own journey with running, Evans now has a book titled Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run. He joins us to discuss and take calls from aspiring runners who might be slow AF.
The Deep Water Literary Festival returns to upstate New York this weekend with a focus on George Orwell, and includes headliners Rebecca Solnit, Lucy Sante, Jad Abumrad, and George Orwell’s son, Richard Blair. Festival co-curator, Aaron Hicklin and headliner Jad Abumrad join us to discuss.
A new documentary film explores the African American experience in the South and Gullah culture through the lens of a native son. He also happens to be the son of Pastor Dr. Norvel Goff, whose congregation experienced a racist mass shooting in 2015. Director Jon Sesrie-Goff joins to discuss his debut feature, "After Sherman."
Bisa Butler is a local artist who makes life sized quilts inspired by portraits of Black Americans, including those taken by her favorite photographers such as Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz. Her new solo exhibition, The World Is Yours, inspired by the lyrics of Nas, is on view now, and combines textiles, paint, Nigerian hand-dyed batiks and African wax-resist cotton. Butler joins us in studio to discuss her process and the show, which is on view at Jeffery Deitch through June 30.
In her latest book, journalist Maureen Ryan describes racism, harassment, and other forms of abuse prevalent in Hollywood through deep dives into shows like "Lost," "Saturday Night Live," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Ryan joins us to discuss her book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood.
In seeking to learn more about her family history, author Ava Chin was able to trace many of her relatives back to one building on Mott Street in Chinatown. From the Chinese Exclusion Act to present day, Chin traces the history of her family, and the Chinese community in America, through this one building. Chin joins us to discuss her new book, Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming.
A new documentary film follows two-time Grammy Award winning artist Gloria Gaynor in her journey to break into the gospel genre. Director Betsy Schechter joins us to talk documenting the artist's life for about eight years. The film is titled, "Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive" and is apart of Tribeca Film Festival's Spotlight+ series and has a screening Friday, June 17 at 5:15 p.m.
A new play, "Love + Science," tells the story of two gay medical students who connect while working in a retrovirology lab during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980's. Actors Matt Walker (Matt) and Thursday Farrar (Prof. Diane Gold) join us to talk about the show, which is running through July 6.
Today's episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Netflix just launched its effort to end password sharing, which has helped the company boost subscribers. We speak to Jessica Toonkel, Wall Street Journal deputy media editor, about streaming trends and whether Netflix's strategy will put an end to password sharing for all services in the future. We also take your calls about your streaming habits.
Today's episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Don't plotz, but the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene is holding its "New York Sings Yiddish!" event at Central Park's Summerstage this evening. So muster your voice and your chutzpa for some sing-alongs with The Klezmatics and other musicians. NYTF's artistic director Zalmen Mlotek discusses the event, along with Ann Toback, CEO of The Workers Circle, which is celebrating the launch of its YiddishSongs.org archive, from which many of the event's musical selections were drawn. So, if "Oy vey!" is your default exclamation, get your tuchas to Summerstage to kibitz, nosh, sing along, and celebrate this endangered language that's very much part of New York City culture.
Today's episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.
A new book reflects on the gay and lesbian influence on stage from "female impersonators" of the 1910s to the raucous drag performances of "La Cage aux Folles." Musical theater researcher Ethan Mordden joins us to take your calls and talk about his latest book, Gays on Broadway.
Today's episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Self-identified "Black gay activist birder" Christian Cooper has long been a figure in the New York City birding community, but he became known to the larger population after the so-called 2020 "incident" in Central Park in which a white woman threatened to call the police on him. In his new book, Better Living Through Birding, he writes about the experience, but he also shares how he fell in love with birding in the first place and how racial justice fits in with his love of the natural world. He joins us to discuss and also talk about his new series on National Geographic, "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper."
"Mad Men" stars Jon Hamm and John Slattery have teamed up for a new film premiering at Tribeca Festival. Directed by Slattery, "Maggie Moore(s)" stars Hamm as a police chief seeking to solve the murders of two women with the same name. Hamm and Slattery join us to discuss.
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has earned rave reviews for building on the inventive visual sensibilities of its predecessor. But a less often mentioned part of the glue holding the film's many styles and multiversal storytelling together is the score from Daniel Pemberton, who returns as composer from the first installment. Pemberton, who has also worked with directors including Ridley Scott, Guy Ritchie, and Danny Boyle, joins us.
A new book uncovers the history of drinking culture on-and-off Broadway and shares dozens of drink recipes inspired by classic shows. The book is titled, I'll Drink to That!: Broadway's Legendary Stars, Classic Shows, and the Cocktails They Inspired. Author Laurence Maslon, an arts professor at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, joins us to discuss cocktails that pay homage to Broadway.
Jason Isbell's last album, Georgia Blue, featuring covers and collaborations for charity, was released after Joe Biden won the state in the 2020 presidential election. It followed Reunions, an album of original songs released in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the making of which was captured in the recent HBO documentary, "Running With Our Eyes Closed." Now the singer-songwriter and his band The 400 Unit have a new album out, Weathervanes. The self-produced release is Isbell's first time without super-producer Dave Cobb since his 2013 breakthrough, Southeastern. Isbell joins for a Listening Party.
Rock Hudson was one of Hollywood's biggest stars, and for three decades his public life was as scripted and controlled as his films. But as a closeted gay man, his private life and lovers were a tightly guarded secret. A new documentary, "Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed," examines his life and how his death from AIDS impacted the fight for awareness and treatment of the disease. Director Stephen Kijak joins to discuss.
All Pride Month, we are spotlighting authors of children's books banned for their LGBTQIA+ content. Today, we speak with Alex Gino, author of the commonly banned book, Melissa, about a young trans girl in elementary school. We speak to Gino about the book, book banning, and their upcoming novel, Green.
Jason Isbell's last album, Georgia Blue, featuring covers and collaborations for charity, was released after Joe Biden won the state in the 2020 presidential election. It followed Reunions, an album of original songs released in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the making of which was captured in the recent HBO documentary, "Running With Our Eyes Closed." Now the singer-songwriter and his band The 400 Unit have a new album out, Weathervanes. The self-produced release is Isbell's first time without super-producer Dave Cobb since his 2013 breakthrough, Southeastern. Isbell joins for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM DEC. 8, 2022] Producer Lee Daniels and playwright and star Jordan E. Cooper join us to discuss their new Broadway satire "Ain't No Mo,'" about a world in which Black Americans are offered a free one-way ticket to Africa by the U.S. government.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCT. 6, 2022] Martyna Majok's play "Cost of Living" won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and now the show is headed to Broadway, with returning stars Katy Sullivan and Gregg Mozgala reprising their original roles. The story follows two pairs of people, one disabled and one able bodied, and explores their relationships with one another. Majok and Sullivan join us to discuss, along with David Zayas, who joins the production playing the ex-husband to Sullivan's character.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCT. 27, 2022] For the first time ever on a Broadway stage, the Loman family of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" are being played by Black actors. Wendell Pierce, who stars as Willy Loman, and Sharon D. Clarke, who stars as Linda Loman, join us to discuss this interpretation of the classic play, which is running now at the Hudson Theater.
The beloved and spooky Stephen Sondheim musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" has been revived on Broadway, earning 8 Tony nominations, including one for Best Revival of a Musical. To discuss the project, we're joined by Annaleigh Ashford, who is Tony nominated for her role as baker Mrs. Lovett, and musical supervisor and conductor Alex Lacamoire.
Jamaican artist Ebony G. Patterson is the first visual artist to have a residency with the New York Botanical Garden. This summer, a solo exhibition of her work is on view around the park, featuring flower and gardening inspired designed, glittered vultures, and a peacock sculpture. Patterson joins to discuss making art inspired by nature, and her residency.
Actor Jesse Garcia stars in a new film, titled "Flamin' Hot" which is based on the memoir of Richard Montañez, who was a Frito-Lay janitor who claimed to have invented the famous spicy cheeto chips. He joins us to talk about his role in the biographical comedy-drama which is out tomorrow, June 9 on Hulu and Disney+.
The Tony Awards are this weekend, and a lot of people will be buying theater tickets. So it's a good time to talk about how -- and how not to -- behave. Jackson McHenry, a critic at Vulture, talks about some dilemmas, offers advice on how to resolve them, and fields your calls.
Authors are always saying to "write what you know." But what's the best way to incorporate your life experience into your writing? Bestselling author Ruta Sepetys joins us to discuss her new book, You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory, and take calls from listeners about how to include their memories in their work.
As part as our "Tribeca-thon" spotlighting premieres at the Tribeca Festival, we speak to directors Ben DiGiacomo and Dutty Vannier about their documentary, "Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall," which makes the connection between the emergence of dancehall in New York City and its Jamaican immigrant communities.
Celebrated Chilean author Isabel Allende joins us in studio to discuss her career and her latest novel, The Wind Knows My Name, which intertwines the stories of two displaced children, one fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria, and the other separated from her family at the United States border.
In "King James," Glenn Davis and Chris Perfetti star as two men who become best friends through their shared fanatacism for the Cavaliers and, specifically, LeBron James. The play by Rajiv Joseph traces the ups and downs of their relationship from James' first NBA season, in 2003-2004, through the 2016 finals. Davis, Perfetti, and Joseph join us.
What should we do with great art made by bad people? That's the central question of the latest book from author and critic Claire Dederer. She joins us to discuss, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, and take calls from listeners about the moral distinctions they've made when it comes to their consumption of art.
Peak growing season is upon us, both for outdoor plants and our indoor ones. Christopher Satch, aka The Plant Doctor, takes your calls and questions on how to keep your green companions happy and healthy.
Acclaimed writer Brandon Taylor is back with a new novel. In The Late Americans, a group of artists and friends in Iowa City head to a cabin to celebrate their last days all living in the same city... where a revelation might change their relationships forever. Taylor joins us to discuss the novel.
Actor Phil Dunster has spent three seasons on "Ted Lasso" starring as playboy soccer star Jamie Tartt, who underwent a redemptive arc in the most recent season. He joins us to discuss the season finale, Jamie Tartt, and take calls from listeners!
This Pride Month, in light of the increase in book banning around the nation, particularly of books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters or themes, we are spending the month spotlighting authors of these frequently challenged books. Up first this month we talk to George M. Johnson, author of the acclaimed young adult memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue. According to the American Library Association, the book was the second most banned title of 2022. We talk to Johnson about their book, and about the experience of witnessing their book being banned across the country.
A new film screening at Tribeca follows a helpline operator played by Tessa Thompson. "The Listener" relies heavily on audio storytelling and is directed by actor and director Steve Buscemi. Buscemi joins to discuss.
Over decades of albums, concerts, and collaborations, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck has crossed genres and cultural boundaries, bringing the instrument beyond bluegrass. On his latest album, As We Speak, he draws from both western and Indian classical music and is joined by double bassist Edgar Meyer, tabla player Zakir Hussain, and bansuri flutist Rakesh Chaurasia. Fleck stops by the studio to discuss the album and play live.
A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum organized in part by Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby, looks at Pablo Picasso's complicated legacy--exploring his creative brilliance as well as his misogynist tendencies. We'll speak to curators Lisa Small and Catherine Morris about It's Pablo-matic.
Women so often don't get enough spotlight when it comes to art history. Art historian, author & podcast host Katy Hessel seeks to change that. Hessel is the host of The Great Women Artists Podcast and author of the new book, The Story of Art Without Men. She joins us all week to take us on a journey through art history to learn about the trailblazing female artists who don't get enough attention. Today, in our final conversation, we discuss how female artists organized and came together to fight the patriarchy.
The work and life of artist Darrel Ellis was unfinished. Ellis died of AIDS related complications in 1992 at the age of 33. He grew up in the South Bronx, and spent his childhood without knowing his father. Ellis later became a key figure in the 80s downtown art scene, and was heavily inspired by his discovery of a series of his father's photographs. However, for many years after his death, his work went unstudied. A new exhibition at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, in partnership with The Baltimore Museum of Art, is one of the first major examinations of Ellis' life and work. Curators Leslie Cozzi and Sergio Bessa join us to commemorate Darrel Ellis. Darrel Ellis: Regeneration is on view until September 10.
Actor Nick Mohammed is most familiar to American audiences for playing the kit man-turned villain Nate in the hit Apple TV + series "Ted Lasso." Now, he is bringing his beloved comedy alter ego Mr. Swallow to U.S. audiences with the American premiere of his show "Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow," which is playing at the Town Hall tonight at 7:30. Mohammed joins us to discuss the show and the latest season of "Ted Lasso."
Rock band The Revivalists release a new album, Pour It Out Into the Night, this Friday. Founding band members David Shaw and Zack Feinberg join us live in Studio 5 with a preview and live performance.
A new film creating Oscar buzz tells the story of two childhood friends from South Korea who reunite for a week in New York City at a turning point in both of their adult lives. Director and writer Celine Song and actor Greta Lee join to discuss "Past Lives."
In 1998, the electronic music duo Boards Of Canada released their breakout album, Music Has the Right to Children. Twenty-five years later, as part of our Silver Liner Notes series, music writer Mark Richardson discusses the role of memory and public broadcasting in the group's sample-heavy, synth driven tracks and interludes, how 'misusing' analog technologies like tape machines led them to innovative techniques, and how the record helped launch a sub genre known as "hauntology."
For the past month, The Public Theater's Mobile Unit has been performing a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" in community spaces around New York City, from parks, to correctional facilities, to community centers. The show, a bilingual and musical adaptation set in the streets New York, is now running at The Public, and all tickets are free. Director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri join to discuss their modern retelling and the importance of accessible theater. "The Comedy of Errors" is showing through June 11.
Women so often don't get enough spotlight when it comes to art history. Art historian, author and podcast host Katy Hessel seeks to change that. Hessel is the host of The Great Women Artists Podcast and author of the new book The Story of Art Without Men. She joins us all week to take us on a journey through art history to learn about the trailblazing female artists who don't get enough attention. Today, we focus on the Impressionists and the Harlem Renaissance.
Today kicks off the annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival! We get a festival preview from festival director John Biaggi, and then we deep dive into the film kicking off the Festival with director Steffi Niederzoll. She'll discuss her documentary "Seven Winters in Tehran," about capital punishment against women in Iran. The festival runs through June 11th.
The shocking season two finale of the beloved thriller "Yellowjackets" aired this weekend. We are joined by actor Christina Ricci, who stars as the bubbly and murderous Misty. We speak about her character's development, and newfound romance this season. Plus, we take your calls!
J. Smith-Cameron has played Waystar-Royco's shrewd General Counsel Gerri Kellman for all of the show's four seasons. She joins us following Sunday's finale and takes your calls as part of our "Succession" Watch Party.
Women so often don't get enough spotlight when it comes to art history. Art historian, author and podcast host Katy Hessel seeks to change that. Hessel is the host of The Great Women Artists Podcast and author of the new book The Story of Art Without Men. She joins us all week to take us on a journey through art history to learn about the trailblazing female artists who don't get enough attention. Today, we focus on artists before the 20th century.
Natalie Merchant’s Keep Your Courage is her first full-length album in nearly a decade, and she’s currently bringing it on tour across the United States. She’ll play in our area accompanied by an orchestra at Lincoln Center on June 2 and 3 and at NJPAC on June 25. Merchant joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 20, 2023] The new Broadway musical "Some Like It Hot" updates the original 1959 film and turns the show into a rollicking celebration of embracing your true self. Adrianna Hicks, who stars as Sugar Kane, and J. Harrison Ghee, who stars as Jerry/Daphne, join us to discuss the show, running now at the Shubert Theater.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 17, 2023] The Pulitzer Prize-winning retelling of "Hamlet," "Fat Ham," is now on Broadway! Playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali have turned the classic Shakespeare show into a comedy about a queer Black college student named Juicy who is reluctant to avenge his father's murder. Joining us to discuss the show is Marcel Spears, who plays Juicy, and Nikki Crawford, who plays his mother. "Fat Ham" is running at American Airlines Theater until June 25.
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 30, 2022] A new pop jukebox musical imagines what might have happened if Juliet survived her love affair with Romeo... and if Anne Hathaway had more say in Shakespeare's plays. David West Read, the Emmy Award winning writer behind "Schitt's Creek," wrote the book and joins us to discuss, alongside Betsy Wolf, who stars as Anne Hathaway."& Juliet" is on Broadway now.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 4, 2022] A new play at the Atlantic Theater is charming critics and viewers alike. It's called "Kimberly Akimbo" and it's about a young girl with a rare disease that causes her to age over 4x faster than normal. We'll speak to its lead Victoria Clark, and director Jessica Stone.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 15, 2023] Actor Sean Hayes has been nominated for a Tony for his role as musician and talk show mainstay Oscar Levant in the new play, "Good Night, Oscar." Hayes joins us to discuss the role, which allows him to show off his skills as a classically trained pianist. The play follows Levant after he leaves a mental hospital to appear on Jack Paar's show.
A new Museum of the City of New York exhibition features depictions of New York in film and television, visual and performing arts, music, poetry and literature, and even fashion to celebrate the museum's centennial. Sarah Henry, the museum's chief curator and interim director, joins us to talk about the show, which opens today.
We air highlights from our June Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Victor LaValle. Our musical guest was Grenadian-Canadian banjo player Kaia Kater, who will release a new album later this year. Kater joined us at the event to perform live.
We air highlights from our June Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Victor LaValle. We spent the month reading his novel, Lone Women.It tells the story of a Black female homesteader in 1915 Montana who arrives in the state with a massive steamer trunk, holding a terrible secret. LaValle joined us in-person for our Get Lit event and answered audience questions.
A new musical adapts JP Miller's 1962 film, "Days of Wine and Roses," for the off-Broadway stage. Set in 1950s New York, the musical tells the story of Joe Clay (Brian d’Arcy James) and Kristen Arnesen (Kelli O'Hara), a couple who fall in love, but also both struggle with alcoholism. d’Arcy James, O'Hara, and director Michael Greif ("Dear Evan Hansen") join to discuss their adaptation. "Days of Wine and Roses" is running at Linda Gross Theater through July 9.
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 10, 2019] Co-creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino join us to discuss the “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which airs its final episode tonight.
After releasing her debut single, “Give My Regards To Brooklyn'' in 2022, surrealist blues poet and cultural worker aja monet returns with her first album, When The Poems Do What They Do, which releases on Friday, June 9. She joins us for a Listening Party and to talk about her short film, “The Devil You Know."
The new Broadway revival of "Parade" has earned six Tony nominations, including one each for leading man Ben Platt and director Michael Arden. They join us to discuss this show, which tells the story of the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish man accused of murder.
Indian singer-songwriter and NYU grad Prateek Kuhad has earned millions of fans and landed on an Obama playlist. On Friday he released a deluxe version of his 2022 album, The Way That Lovers Do. He joins us live in studio to perform.
For almost sixty years, longtime Chinatown resident Arlan Huang has operated as an artist and collector, and amassed a large collection of work from Asian American artists while he operated his framing shop, Squid Frames. The archive includes photographs by the late Corky Lee. In the 1970s, Huang was also a member of the Basement Workshop, a loose collective of Chinatown artists and activists inspired by the Black Panther Party. A new exhibition at Pearl River Mart displays pieces from the collection, and Arlan Huang alongside curator Danielle Wu join to talk about the show. Just Between Us: From the Archives of Arlan Huang is on view through August 27.
"Couples Therapy" therapist and host Orna Guralnik joins to discuss the latest season of the show including the effects of the pandemic on relationships.
Despite the band's longevity, and the death of one of their founding members, a new generation is discovering Steely Dan and finding their lyrics to be both accessible and inscrutable. Sure, you understand what 'Hey Nineteen' means, but you may be on shakier ground when you start thinking about the tears of a squonk. In their new book, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan, author Alex Pappademas and illustrator Joan LeMay explore the worlds and characters created by Steely Dan through essays and images.
Zoe Winters is an OBIE award-winning actor known to theater audiences for her roles in off-Broadway shows like "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" and "White Noise." But TV audiences will recognize her as Kerry, the "Succession" character who first appeared in the second season as Logan Roy's assistant and rose to the position of close advisor and romantic partner. Winters joins us ahead of Sunday's finale as part of our Watch Party series.
If you're a "Succession" fan, tune into All Of It again next Tuesday at 1:30 when we'll discuss the series' final episode and take your calls live with actor J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Waystar's General Counsel Gerri Kellman.
The 1980s was the decade when many Asian American filmmakers began to come into their own, and started releasing feature films in Hollywood. A new series from the Criterion Channel spotlights those films. Brian Hu, artistic director of the Pacific Arts Movement, lead programmer of the San Diego Asian Film Festival and associate professor of Television, Film, and New Media at San Diego State University, curated the series, titled "Asian American '80s." He joins us to discuss, and take listener calls.
Newbery-winning author and poet Kwame Alexander is a beloved children's book author, but now he is sharing more of his life and story with adult readers. Alexander joins us to discuss his new memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir in Love Poems, Letters, Recipes, and Remembrances, which tells the story of his parents, and his own journey as a father.
EVENT: Alexander will be in conversation with Christine Platt at 92NY tomorrow at 6:30.
Recent AAA booking data shows tourist hotspots such as Orlando, Las Vegas and New York City are among some of the top destinations for Memorial Day weekend. In preparation for the holiday, we talk about the do's and don'ts for hosting overnight guests and staying at someone else's place. Judge John Hodgman host John Hodgman and co-host and producer Jesse Thorn join us to provide tips and take your calls.
R.F. Kuang has made a name for herself as a beloved fantasy writer, but now she has turned to realistic fiction for her latest novel, Yellowface. The story follows a young, white novelist who decides to steal her dead Asian friend's manuscript, and pass herself off as an Asian writer. Kuang joins us to discuss.
This month, the Surgeon General has warned that the effects of loneliness can be worse on our health than smoking cigarettes. Many Americans seem lonelier than ever, but why? And what can we do about it? For our final installment of Mental Health Mondays, we discuss loneliness with Kristen Radtke, author of the graphic book, Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.
A new play from Eboni Booth tells the story of a bookstore worker named Kenneth who is forced to face everything he's been avoiding when he is laid off from his job. William Jackson Harper, who stars in "Primary Trust" as Kenneth, joins us to discuss the play, alongside Booth. "Primary Trust" is running through July 2 at the Laura Pels Theater.
Ruth E. Carter has designed some of the most iconic costumes on screen, including looks from Marvel's "Black Panther" which won her an Oscar. Now, she's sharing lessons she learned throughout her three-decade career working with directors such as Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay. She joins us to talk about her new book, The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther, which publishes Tuesday, May 23.
After over a decade of teaching in New York City schools, local Harlem-based artist Kim Dacres decided to dedicate herself fulltime to her work. She makes sculptures using tires and found rubber in New York City streets and repair shops. A new solo show, Measure Me in Rotations, is her first in New York in over 4 years. Dacres joins to tell us more about her story and the show, which features ten new works. Measure Me in Rotations is on view at Charles Moffett through June 24.
Today, exactly 25 years after releasing his debut album, Rufus Wainwright surprised fans by dropping an anniversary reissue of the record. And in less than a month, on June 2, he will release a new album of cover songs, titled Folkocracy, which features David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Chaka Khan, John Legend and many others. He stops by to perform live in our studio, in the midst of a residency at Café Carlyle exploring the music of Kurt Weill. He is also hosting a 50th birthday benefit concert with friends in Montauk on July 13.
The latest cookbook from Milk Street founder Christopher Kimball is all about noodles! He joins us to discuss Milk Street Noodles: Secrets to the World’s Best Noodles, from Fettuccine Alfredo to Pad Thai to Miso Ramen, and take your calls.
Pearl Couscous Pilaf with Artichokes, Green Olives and Dill
Start to finish: 55 minutes (30 minutes active)
Servings: 4
Despite being cooked like a grain, pearl couscous, which also goes by the names Israeli couscous and ptitim, actually is a small, round pasta made from semolina. In this pilaf it gets a brief toast, bringing out sweet, nutty notes. We love the convenience of frozen artichoke hearts. Canned artichoke work, too; a 14-ounze can contains a little less than the amount called for here, but works fine. Pomegranate molasses, a thick syrup-like condiment made of concentrated pomegranate juice, provides sweet-tart notes that pair perfectly with warm allspice and briny olive. For added pops of color and fresh, tangy flavor, sprinkle a few tablespoons of pomegranate seeds over the dish just before serving.
1 ½ cups pearl couscous
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup sliced almonds
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
2 cups thawed frozen artichoke hearts, chopped (see headnote)
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup pitted green olives, chopped
1 cup lightly packed fresh dill, chopped
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses, plus more to serve
In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, toast the couscous, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside. In the same skillet over medium, add 2 tablespoon oil and the almonds. Cook, stirring often, until the almonds are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to another small bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Return the couscous to the skillet and add the artichokes, stirring the coat. Stir in 3 cups water, the allspice, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover, reduce to a low and cook, undisturbed, until the couscous has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the olives, half the dill and the pomegranate molasses. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish a top with the toasted almonds, the remaining dill, and additional drizzle of pomegranate molasses and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Dr. Abraham Verghese made headlines for writing the bestselling novel, Cutting For Stone, all the while remaining in practice as a doctor. Over a decade later Verghese returns with his second novel, The Covenant of Water, which follows a family in India with a strange curse: one member of each generation seems destined to die by drowning. Verghese joins us to discuss.
Today is the release day of Marty Stuart's new album, Altitude, his first album in six years. The Grammy winning artist and Country Music Hall of Famer wrote the album while touring with The Byrds, who inspired him to dig back into his roots after fifty years of working in the Nashville music scene. Stuart joins us for a release day Listening Party.
Tropical Standard: Cocktail Techniques and Reinvented Recipes, a new cocktail book, features over 84 recipes. It gives vintage cocktails a modern reworking and introduces new takes like the Beachcomber Negroni. We speak to the book's authors Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer.
Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Brandy Clark is now also a Tony nominee. Clark is a co-writer of the music and lyrics to the hit new Broadway musical, "Shucked." And on Friday, she's releasing a new self-titled solo album, produced by Brandi Carlile. She joins us live in the studio to perform some songs from the album and talk about her work.
Angel Ortiz, aka LA II, is a New York City-based artist known for his style of densely packed graffiti made up of glyghs and geometric symbols. Through the 1980s, he frequently collaborated with the artist Keith Haring, after meeting when Ortiz was only 13. New work by Ortiz is on display starting today at Chase Contemporary, in the exhibition, LA II: ODE 2 NYC. Ortiz joins us along with curator Christopher Pusey to talk about the show and his career.
James Beard-nominated New York City pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz returns to the show to continue our conversation about her debut cookbook, More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community. Pickowicz combines her Chinese cultural heritage with her pastry chef expertise to create unique and show stopping recipes. Pickowicz will also take more of your baking questions!
As much as we love major sports for the competition and dramatic live television, another factor that contributes to the spectacle is a network's theme song. Whether it's March Madness, or the NFL, or the Olympics, many fans can recount theme songs from memory because they've grown up with them. Helmut VonLichten is one composer who's responsible for some of the most beloved theme songs in sports, like CBS's NFL theme, The Masters, and more. VonLichten joins us to talk about his process and take your calls.
In 1973, a group of feminists teamed up with porn king Bob Guccione, the open-shirt, gold-chain-wearing publisher of Penthouse. The idea was to create a porn magazine for women. A new podcast, Stiffed, tells the story of how these lofty good intentions went south. We speak to host Jennifer Romolini about the show.
In the late 1970's and early 80's there was no escaping the hits of Donna Summer. A new documentary shows a more personal side to the star, who often struggled to reconcile her religious beliefs with her public persona. We speak to co-directors Roger Ross Williams and Brooklyn Sudano about their film, "Love to Love You: Donna Summer," which premieres on HBO Max on May 20.
Two-time Oscar winning cinematographer Roger Deakins is known for his collaborations with the Coen Brothers and his work on massive action projects like "1917" and "Blade Runner 2049." Now, he's released his very first monograph, Byways. Deakins joins us to discuss the book and his career.
Deakins will be at the 92Y speaking with Annette Insdorf on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:30 pm.
Over the last fifty years, Henry Threadgill has been one of the most renowned American composers, never afraid of leaning into innovation and experimentation. He's one of three Jazz artists to ever win a Pulitzer Prize. Today is the publishing day for his autobiography, Easily Slip into Another World: A Life in Music, which details his early years in Chicago, playing in an Infantry Division Band in Vietnam, and how he settled in New York and made a name for himself in the East Village in the 1970s. The book comes around the same time as the release of his latest composition, The Other One. Threadgill joins us in studio to discuss both projects.
Threadgill will be reading at Rizzoli bookstore tonight at 6:00.
Writer Jancee Dunn thinks it's high time menopause is talked out openly and frankly. In her new book, Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause, she offers clear information and humor to address a transition that happens to 50 percent of the world's population. She joins to discuss and take listener calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 3, 2023] A new exhibition at MoMA, in partnership with The Studio Museum, is dedicated to the photography of Ming Smith. Smith arrived in New York City in the early 1970s fresh out of Howard University with degrees in microbiology and chemistry, but instead decided to pursue her passion for taking photos on the streets. What followed was an extensive career, including becoming the first black woman to have her work acquired by MoMA. Projects: Ming Smith, examines the unique methods in which Smith approaches her photography, and runs through May 29. Ming Smith, alongside Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of The Studio Museum, and Oluremi C. Onabanjo, MoMA associate curator, join us to discuss the exhibition.
Musicians Langhorne Slim and Hiss Golden Messenger have long been open about their mental health in their music. Now they are taking those songs to Brooklyn for the Sound Mind Music Festival For Mental Health, happening for free on Saturday, May 20 at House of Yes. Both artists join us to discuss their mental health journeys, and how music has helped, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays.
Actor Sean Hayes has been nominated for a Tony for his role as musician and talk show mainstay Oscar Levant in the new play, "Good Night, Oscar." Hayes joins us to discuss the role, which allows him to show off his skills as a classically trained pianist. The play follows Levant after he leaves a mental hospital to appear on Jack Paar's show.
In a new film, actor Judd Hirsch plays a Holocaust survivor that learns how to use an iPhone from a tech-savvy young person. He joins us to talk about his career and role in "iMordecai," now available on-demand.
Author Sam Irby's new collection of essays, Quietly Hostile, dives into the experience of being a famous writer with Irby's signature humor and wit. Irby joins us to discuss the book ahead of her Symphony Space event on Wednesday with Cynthia Nixon, Ilana Glazer, Aminatou Sow and Jia Tolentino.
Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is one of the greatest to play the game, winning ten World Series and the title of American League MVP three times. Berra was also well known for his catchphrases, witticisms, and sayings, called "Yogi-isms." But a new film explores who Berra was beyond the public persona. We speak with director Sean Mullin and executive producer Lindsay Berra, Yogi's granddaughter, about their new film "It Ain't Over," premiering in theaters today. Plus, we take your calls.
MTV News, the newsroom that spoke to a new generation of engaged viewers, voters, and music fans, is shutting down, 36 years after it was launched. Former MTV correspondent John Norris joins former MTV correspondent Alison Stewart to reflect on the legacy of the alternative news institution, along with NPR media critic Eric Deggans. And listeners call in to share their memories of the program and reflect on its closure.
The 27th WNBA season kicks off on May 19, and the league has solidified itself as a competitive spectacle with star players throughout the years like Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Diana Taurasi. A new documentary, "Unfinished Business," tells the history of the WNBA since its founding in 1997, with a special focus on the New York Liberty. Director Alison Klayman joins to talk about her film, "Unfinished Business," which is premiering tonight at BAM Rose Cinemas before it airs on ESPN2 and Prime Video on Mother's Day.
A new memoir uncovers a history of trans and gender-fluid figures throughout television and film, ranging from "Psycho" to "Pose." Journalist and co-host of the FANTI podcast Tre’vell Anderson joins us to talk about their new book, We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV and Film.
Today, the federal government is ending the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, more than three years after the emergency was enacted. Over the last three years, culture has changed, and there are many moments that will forever define this era of our lives. Whether it's a social media trend, a new movie or a song, every person will have a different aspect of pop culture they'll most remember. The New York Times Opinion section recently published an article, "17 Pop Culture Moments That Define the Covid Era," and editor Adam Sternbergh along with writers Mark Harris and Adam Bradley join to reflect on pop culture during the pandemic and take your calls.
"Monica," a new film starring Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson, tells the story of a fraught relationship between mother and daughter and explores themes of transgender alienation. IndieWire calls the film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival "Spare but poignant," and "a pensive family drama that’s loaded with the empty space of things left unsaid." Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson join in studio to discuss.
"Sorry For Your Loss" is a comedy show about death, or rather, a show about death with some laughs. Sparked by a the tragic loss of a child, writer Michael Cruz Kayne has created a piece that looks at why we find it hard to talk about grief, and what good can come when we do.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 3, 2023] The New York Times declared that one of the 10 best books of 2022 was the latest from Barbara Kingsolver, titled Demon Copperhead. It's a retelling of David Copperfield, set in 1990s Appalachia, following a young boy growing up in foster care.
A new exhibit at the Rubin Museum explores art from Tibetan Buddhist and Christian traditions that center on death, and the afterlife. Elena Pakhoutova, the museum's Senior Curator of Himalayan Art, discusses the work on display, and how these different cultures think about dying.
A new film tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who becomes entranced by the new youth pastor at her Christian fundamentalist church. Writer and director Laurel Parmet joins us to discuss her debut feature, "The Starling Girl," alongside star Eliza Scanlen. The film releases in theaters on May 12th.
For Rodney Crowell's latest studio album, The Chicago Sessions, the country and Americana songwriter teamed up with Jeff Tweedy to produce. American Songwriter call it a "triumph." Crowell joins us for a Listening Party.
Rates of eating disorders have risen sharply during the pandemic, especially affecting adolescent girls. As part of our series Mental Health Mondays, we are diving into this difficult topic with Dr. Evelyn Attia, director of the Center for Eating Disorders at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Dr. Joanna Steinglass, associate director of the Eating Disorders Research Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and The New York State Psychiatric Hospital. And we take your calls.
May 15 is the 100th birthday of renowned American photographer Richard Avedon. A new exhibition at Gagosian, Avedon 100, celebrates his centennial by presenting a collection of his photographs selected by over 150 people, from Spike Lee, Brooke Shields, Elton John, and more. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, professor and art and cultural historian who wrote an essay for the exhibition catalog, joins us to discuss the importance of Avedon's work in the history of photography. Avedon 100 is open through June 24.
David Hammons' art makes bold, provocative statements that feel current today. A new film, "The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art and Times of David Hammons" looks at his life and career. We speak to co-directors Judd Tully and Harold Crooks about it.
In the 8 years since Ben Folds' last album, he's published a memoir, started a podcast, become the first artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, and launched his own music charity. On June 2, he’ll release the new solo album, What Matters Most. He joins us in the midst of a world tour to play some new songs in the WNYC studios.
One of the great things about New York City is that you'll never run out of things to do free of charge. We'll round up some of the best options coming up in the months ahead, from watching French film in a local park to catching a bilingual Shakespeare production touring all five boroughs, with WNYC arts and culture editor Steve Smith. He wrote about this recently in Gothamist.
The beloved films of Studio Ghibli have mesmerized audiences for their visual artistry, coming of age narratives, and deep thematic resonances, and a festival celebrating them is underway in theaters across the United States. Michael Leader, co-host of the Ghibliotheque podcast and co-author of a book by the same name, and Chance Huskey, director of distribution at GKIDS, the organization behind Studio Ghibli Fest, discuss what makes the films so special to so many people. Plus, listeners call in to share their favorite Ghibli films.
One of the first famous Black athletes in the United States was Isaac Murphy, who was born enslaved in 1861 and rose to become one of the greatest jockeys in horse racing history. Horse racing was the most popular sport in this country in the 1800s, and Murphy won three Kentucky Derbies during his career. On the eve of the 149th Kentucky Derby, Katherine C. Mooney, professor of history at Florida State University and author of the new book, Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey, joins to tell us more about the life of Isaac Murphy.
The American Museum of Natural History just opened up its newest wing: The Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware, who is also the museum's associate curator of Invertebrate Zoology, shares what she wants visitors to learn from the 'insectarium' and butterfly habitat she worked on, and Preeti Gupta, director of Youth Learning and Research, shares some of the community engagement that the museum is planning for it's new Data Lab Classroom and Research Library.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 16, 2023] VENI VIDI, an exhibition at Galerie Templon in Chelsea showcasing the work of American artist Michael Ray Charles, closes this weekend. Charles first made waves in the 90s with paintings depicting Black stereotypes using archives of American advertisements, billboards, and television and radio commercials. But since 2004, frustrated by the art world, Charles committed himself to research and his art, deciding to avoid public exposure. As a result, this exhibition is the first showing of Charles' work in New York in two decades. Charles joins us to discuss his return, which is on view until May 6.
A new anthology series publishes the work of Black poets who have been forgotten in history. Minor Notes, Volume 1, includes the work of poets George Moses Horton, Fenton Johnson, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Henrietta Cordelia Ray, David Wadsworth Cannon Jr., Anne Spencer, and Angelina Weld Grimké. Editors Joshua Bennett and Jesse McCarthy join to discuss the project, the history of these Black poets, and read from the collection.
The music festival Long Play returns this weekend in venues across Brooklyn. Organized by the boundary-pushing contemporary classical organization Bang on a Can, the 2023 edition of the festival features more than 50 concerts from artists of various backgrounds. Joining us with a preview is composer and Bang on a Can co-founder Michael Gordon, whose outdoor installation "Field of Vision" will be performed at a free concert in Fort Greene Park on Saturday. Also joining is singer and bass player Ganavya, who will perform alongside London-based jazz musician Shabaka Hutchings at BRIC Ballroom on Saturday.
Our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is Lone Women by Victor LaValle! He joins us for a preview discussion about the novel, which tells the chilling story of a Black woman with a magical steamer trunk heading to Montana alone in 1915. Learn more about how to borrow the book, and get tickets for the May 22 event with Victor Lavalle and a special musical guest singer-songwriter Kaia Kater, by clicking here!
The beloved Judy Blume book about puberty is now on the big screen. Writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig joins us to discuss her adaptation of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," which is in theaters now. We'll also be joined by Abby Ryder Fortson, who stars as Margaret in the film.
The personal injury firm Cellino & Barnes made a name for itself with catchy TV jingles, ubiquitous billboards, bus stop ads and more. The duo acrimoniously parted ways in 2020, and just months later, Stephen Barnes was killed in a plane crash in upstate New York. Their story now appears on stage in the form of a play called "Cellino v. Barnes," written and performed by Mike B. Breen and David Rafailedes, who join us to talk about the production. "Cellino v. Barnes,"is running through May 7.
Canadian and Peguis First Nation singer-songwriter William Prince created his latest album, Stand in the Joy, with the help of country super-producer Dave Cobb. The JUNO-winning musician brings his rich baritone to our studios for a live performance.
Singer/songwriter Connie Converse was a groundbreaking folk artist years before people like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell arrived on the scene. But she's better known for getting in her VW Beetle in 1974 and driving off, never to be heard from again. In recent years, her work has been released as an album in 2009 and played on WNYC's "Spinning on Air," which led to more recognition. Writer, performer and musician Howard Fishman sought to understand her music and her life, and he joins us to discuss his biography, To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse.
Yankees fans all remember right fielder Reggie Jackson as "Mr. October," who always came in the clutch and led the team to five World Series championships in the 1970s. But Jackson also faced resistance as a Black athlete on and off the diamond. A new documentary, "Reggie," tells the story of Reggie Jackson and his career, featuring interviews with some baseball legends. Director Alexandria Stapleton joins us to talk about the film and take your calls.
The 2023 Tony Nominations were released today and we'll talk about them with TimeOut's Theatre and Dance Editor, Adam Feldman.
W. Kamau Bell’s latest documentary, "1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed," profiles the joys and struggles of children growing up mixed-race. Beginning with his own family, Bell speaks with kids and family members as they describe the experience of defining themselves -- and shows that when it comes to talking about race, kids have no trouble have complex conversations.
A new exhibition at The Ukrainian Museum features the work of artist Lesia Khomenko, who fled Ukraine in March 2022 after Russia invaded her country. She left behind her husband, also an artist, who is currently serving in Ukraine's military. Lesia Khomenko: Image and Presence, is her first solo exhibition in the U.S., and her paintings on view examine identity, politics, and violence in the context of the war. Khomenko joins us alongside curator Lilia Kudelia to discuss the show, which is on view until September 2.
The debut novel from Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah tells the story of two female fighters who are the stars of the Criminal Action Penal Entertainment program Chain Gang All-Stars, which pits incarcerated people against each other in deadly fights for entertainment. If they win enough fights, they might be able to earn their freedom. But at what cost? Adjei-Brenyah joins us to discuss Chain Gang All-Stars. Event: Adjei-Brenyah will be speaking tonight at the Schomburg Center with Mitchell S. Jackson.
A new cookbook from culinary couple Rick Easton, owner of Bread & Salt Bakery in Jersey City, and Melissa McCart, a food journalist who has worked for Mark Bittman and Eater, explores the many wonders of bread baking. They join us on publication day to discuss their cookbook Bread and How to Eat It and take calls from listeners.
Writer and philosophy professor Clancy Martin has attempted to end his own life more than ten times. Now, he has written a candid, frank, and hopeful book exploring his own experience with suicidal desires, and examining suicide through the perspective of writers and philosophers throughout the centuries. The book also provides valuable resources and advice for anyone struggling. We speak with Martin about his book How Not To Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind, to kick off our series, Mental Health Mondays, as part of our Mental Health Awareness Month coverage.
If at any time you need support, please call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
A new book sheds light on the experiences of Black LGBTQ college students on campuses across the United States. Author Michael P. Jeffries joins us on National College Decision Day to talk about his new book, Black and Queer on Campus.
Singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser joined us for a special performance at our Get Lit with All Of It book club event in the midst of his reunion tour with his band, The Walkmen. We present our interview with Hamilton, and two live performances.
We air highlights from our Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Mona Simpson. We discussed her new book, Commitment, which tells the story of three siblings trying to survive after their mother is checked into a state hospital for depression.
A new album celebrates the life and work of celebrated guitarist and singer Doc Watson. I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100 features Rosanne Cash, Steve Earle, Valerie June and more musicians taking on songs by and associated with Watson. Producer Matthew Stevens and guitarists Chris Eldridge and Corey Harris join us for a Listening Party.
A new documentary explores the power of sound in various aspects of our lives, and provides a unique theater viewing experience complete with personal sets of headphones. Director Sam Green and sound mixer Mark Mangini join us to discuss their film, "32 Sounds," which opens in New York theaters today.
The Heavy Heavy are a UK band based in Brighton, led by Will Turner and Georgie Fuller. Last year they released their first EP, Life and Life Only, and before they release their debut album next year, the band is hitting the road for an extensive tour around the U.S. Turner, Fuller, and the rest of The Heavy Heavy join us in studio for a live performance as well as a discussion about their sound and to preview the new album.
Rickie Lee Jones dives into the American Songbook on her new album, Pieces of Treasure, out today. The album, a collection of jazz vocal standards, is Jones' first since publishing her memoir, Last Chance Texaco, and saw Jones reuniting with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two albums. Jones joins us for a release day Listening Party.
The latest novel from Catherine Lacey is written in the style of a biography. Here's the premise: The artist and writer X has died in her office, leaving behind a grieving widow determined to fully understand her wife's life... and uncover her secrets. So, naturally, she decides to write a biography. Lacey joins us to discuss her bold new novel, Biography of X.
New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells has released his list of the one hundred best restaurants in New York City, from fine dining stalwarts to hole in the walls. He joins us in studio to talk about the list, how he rates a restaurant, and take your calls for your favorite restaurants in the city.
In honor of National Poetry Month, our Full Bio selection is the new biography of famous Revolutionary Era poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who nevertheless became one of the most celebrated poets of her day. Author David Waldstreicher joins us to discuss his new book, The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence. Today, we speak about Phillis's final years, presidential responses to her poetry, and her enduring legacy.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 16, 2023] In 1964, one of Lorraine Hansberry's final plays, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," debuted on Broadway, and closed days before Hansberry passed away at the age of 34. Earlier this year, the play was revived off-Broadway at BAM's Harvey Theater, starring Rachel Brosnahan and Oscar Isaac, who play a married couple in 1960's Greenwich Village with progressive ideals. Brosnahan and director Anne Kauffman join us to discuss their revival of "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," which opens today on Broadway and is running at James Earl Jones Theatre through June 7.
WQXR's new podcast examines the hidden voices of classical music in American history. The first season of Every Voice with Terrance McKnight is a history of Blackness in opera, with stories about "The Magic Flute," "Otello," and more. McKnight joins us to discuss the podcast, and also commemorate the late Harry Belafonte.
On what would have been the 160th birthday of the Alexandria-born Greek poet C. P. Cavafy, a week-long festival in New York City, called Archive of Desire, brings together artists from a variety of backgrounds to celebrate his work. The festival's curator Paola Prestini and fellow Alexandrian wordsmith Andre Aciman, author of the novel, Call Me By Your Name, discuss Cavafy's life and legacy.
In honor of National Poetry Month, our Full Bio selection is the new biography of famous Revolutionary Era poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who nevertheless became one of the most celebrated poets of her day. Author David Waldstreicher joins us to discuss his new book, The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence. On day two, we speak about how Wheatley's poems were published in London, and the challenge her success posed to supporters of slavery in 18th century America.
Three-time Emmy winner Alex Borstein joins us to discuss her role as Susie Myerson in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” filming the final season and her new musical comedy special, “Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits,” out now on Prime Video.
In honor of National Poetry Month, our Full Bio selection is the new biography of famous Revolutionary Era poet Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who nevertheless became one of the most celebrated poets of her day. Author David Waldstreicher joins us to discuss his new book, The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence.
Ivorian singer/songwriter Peter One released his first album, Our Garden Needs Its Flowers, with Jess Sah Bi in 1985. A 2018 reissue in the U.S turned it into something of a country-folk classic, and now the Nashville-based artist is out with his major label solo debut, Come Back To Me. One joins us to discuss the album and perform in the studio
It took years for Emilio Estevez to regain the rights to "The Way," a 2010 film he directed. The project is especially personal because it stars his father, Martin Sheen. Now, "The Way" is being re-released, and Estevez is considering a sequel. Emilio Estevez joins us to discuss.
Author and comedian Lane Moore wrote the book she needed: a roadmap to making and keeping friends, deepen bonds with them, and find her chosen family. It's called, You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Relationships as an Adult, and Moore joins us to discuss the book. Tonight, she will be in conversation with Amber Tamblyn at The Strand at 7pm.
MoMa PS1's largest exhibition this year is dedicated to the work of Puerto Rican artist Daniel Lind-Ramos, who was named as a MacArthur Genius in 2021. Lind-Ramos uses found objects he finds in and around his studio in Loíza to explore his Afro-Puerto Rican identity and other issues facing the island. Daniel Lind-Ramos: El Viejo Griot — Una historia de todos nosotros, presents ten of the artist's sculptures and two video works. Lind-Ramos and Ruba Katrib, PS1 director of curatorial affairs, join us to discuss the exhibition, which is on view until September 4.
Legendary singer Barry Manilow joins to speak about the upcoming one-night show at Carnegie Hall celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the New York Pops. Manilow will be honored by various artists including pop singers and Broadway balladeers.
It's National Park Week! As you think about summer travel, or even a quick weekend trip, we discuss some of the best parks to enjoy across the country with Lonely Planet executive editor Nitya Chambers and take listener calls.
Zoe Lister-Jones is the creator, writer, director, and star of the new Roku series, "Slip." Out today, April 21, the series follows Lister-Jones's character growing frustrated with her marriage and traveling through alternate realities and relationships. Lister-Jones also stars in the new film "Beau Is Afraid," currently in theaters, and appeared recently in "A Good Person." She joins us to discuss her various projects.
James Beard nominated New York City pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz joins us to discuss her debut cookbook! Entitled More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community, Pickowicz combines her Chinese cultural heritage with her pastry chef expertise to create unique and show stopping recipes. Pickowicz will also take your baking calls!
We continue our National Record Store Day Coverage with a conversation about how to play all that vinyl you'll be collecting over the weekend. We'll talk turntables, speakers carbon mats and more with Wirecutter Senior Staff Writer and Audio specialist Brent Butterworth.
Transracial adoption can come with profound challenges for both the adoptive parents and the adoptees. Hollee McGinnis, assistant professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, joins us to discuss some of these challenges, and talk about what parents can keep in mind when deciding to enter into a transracial adoption process. Plus, we'll take calls from listeners, both adoptive parents and adoptees.
Two white women, Jennifer and Sarah Hart, adopted six Black children. Later, they murdered the children by driving the entire family off a cliff. A new book explores not just the Hart family, but the conditions that allowed for their adoptions to go through despite allegations of abuse. It also tells the stories of the birth families of these children, and how they lost custody despite all efforts to keep their kids. Journalist and author Roxanna Asgarian joins us to discuss her book We Were Once A Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America.
One of Spanish master Diego Velázquez's most famous and celebrated paintings is a portrait of a man he enslaved in his own studio. Juan de Pareja was a Black man living in Spain in the 1600s, and was an accomplished artist in his own right. A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights his work, and explores the relationship between enslavement and art in seventeenth century Spain. Co-curators David Pullins and Vanessa Valdés join us to discuss the exhibit, titled Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter. It's on view through July 16th.
Adi Oasis' new album, Lotus Glow, is her most political and personal body of work to date. The French-Caribbean, Brooklyn based artist joins us for a listening party ahead of her Brooklyn Made show tomorrow night.
Jaune Quick-To-See Smith is an artist and citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, who for over five decades has made work that explores indigenous ideology within American culture through abstraction and Pop art. A new major retrospective at the Whitney, her first in New York, opens today, and curator Laura Phipps is with us to talk about the importance of Smith and her art. Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map is on view until August 13.
After 35 years, the curtain closed on "Phantom of the Opera," Broadway's longest running show. New York Times theater writer Michael Paulson joins to talk about its legacy and impact on New York's creative community and we take listener calls.
The 1960 musical "Camelot" features a beloved Lerner & Lowe score and won four Tony Awards, but many modern critics agree the book was a bit of a mess. For the 2023 revival, Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher turned to Aaron Sorkin for a completely updated book, and to "Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo to star as Queen Guenevere. Sher and Soo join us to discuss "Camelot," which is running now at Lincoln Center.
On Monday, the members of the Writers' Guild of America decided by 97.85% to authorize a strike over issues like how streaming has changed the funding model for TV and film, and Artificial Intelligence in the writers room. Self-described investigative comedian Adam Conover, YouTube and TV personality, WGA West board member and professional explainer, explains.
The new film "Carmen" adapts the classic opera into a spectacle of dance and song to tell the story of Carmen, a young woman (Melissa Barrera) escaping the cartel in Mexico who falls in love with a US veteran named Aidan (Paul Mescal). The film features a brand new score from composer Nicholas Britell, and is choreographed and directed by Benjamin Millepied. Both join us to discuss the film, in New York and Los Angeles theaters on April 21st.
In the late 1700s, a group of British sailors who had shipwrecked during a conflict with Spain turned back up in England, telling a harrowing tale of survival and heroism. But months later, another group of men, from the same ship, also made it back home... and had a very different tale to tell. They claimed the first group of survivors were really murderous mutineers. Author David Grann chronicles this wild, true tale in his new book, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder. He joins us to discuss the book, plus the new Martin Scorsese adaptation of his bestseller Killers of the Flower Moon, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
This Spring, The Greene Space's Artist in Residence is The Civilians, a theater company based in Brooklyn. Tonight, The Civilians will put on a show called, "Liveness: A Performance Made From The WNYC Archives," which will mix original 1970s recordings from our archives along with performances embodying the voices that New Yorkers heard on the air during the time period. Director and writer Steve Cosson is with us to preview the show. You can find information about tickets here.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning retelling of "Hamlet," "Fat Ham," is now on Broadway! Playwright James Ijames and director Saheem Ali have turned the classic Shakespeare show into a comedy about a queer Black college student named Juicy who is reluctant to avenge his father's murder. Joining us to discuss the show is Marcel Spears, who plays Juicy, and Nikki Crawford, who plays his mother. "Fat Ham" is running at American Airlines Theatre until June 25.
It's been 40 years since guitarist John Pizzarelli released his debut album, and he's celebrating with a brand new one. Stage & Screen features songs from musical theater and Hollywood movies, and comes out April 21. Pizzarelli will also be at Birdland for a week starting April 25 to kick off his tour. He joins us for a Listening Party.
The new documentary, "Judy Blume Forever," celebrates the life and work of Judy Blume, the author whose books have brought generations of adolescent readers comfort and entertainment during a turbulent part of life. Directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok join us to talk about the film, and take your calls.
A new drama, "A Thousand and One," stars Teyana Taylor as Inez, a young mother in New York City who kidnaps her 6-year-old son, Terry, from the foster care system. As Inez builds a home for her son, the two of them are confronted with the realities of gentrification in their community. Writer and Director A.V. Rockwell, who was born and raised in Queens, joins us to talk about the film which is now playing in theaters.
According to Uproxx cultural critic Steven Hyden, an artist's debut album is usually all about hope. Hyden recently wrote an article called, "The Best Debut Albums Ever, Ranked," with his list of the best 100 debut albums, featuring the likes of Lauryn Hill, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and more. Hyden joins us to give us his criteria for what makes a great debut album, listen to some music, and take your calls.
Jury selection began this week in the defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, and the trial is expected to open in a Delaware courtroom on Monday. We'll talk about the case, and what's at stake for Fox, with NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
Longtime "Daily Show" correspondent Roy Wood Jr. joins us to discuss his week guest-hosting the show, and his upcoming gig hosting the White House Correspondent's Dinner.
It's Arab American Heritage Month, and to celebrate, we're going to be talking about the portrayal of Arab and Arab American characters in film. While many Arab characters in Hollywood still suffer from stereotyping or inaccuracies, many filmmakers in the Arab world are working to counteract that with their work. Joining us to discuss, and to provide a list of films to check out this month, is Yasmina Tawil, director of film programming at the Arab Film & Media Institute.
Yasmina Recommends:
"Amreeka" (2009) dir. Cherien Dabis - USA"Salt of this Sea" (2008) dir. Annemarie Jacir - Palestine"Caramel" (2007) dir. Nadine Labaki - Lebanon"West Beirut" (1998) dir. Ziad Doueriri - Lebanon"Yommedine" (2018) dir. Abu Bakr Shawky - Egypt"Barakah Meets Barakah" (2016) dir. Mahmoud Sabbagh - Saudi Arabia
Dr. Lisa Cain is a neuroscientist & anatomy professor. She is also a painter who counts Viola Davis among her collectors. Her first NYC show is now up until April 23rd at Harlem's Heath Gallery. Titled HOME it features her paintings & collages depicting what the artist says is "the beauty of the rural South".
After Sunday's night massive episode of "Succession," it is clear now that someone will have to step into Logan Roy's shoes. But who will it be? Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture TV critic, joins us to discuss the final season so far, and take calls from listeners about who they think will inherit Waystar Royco.
Bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld's latest novel tells a love story between a comedy sketch writer and one of the musical guests on the show, a famous pop star. She joins us to discuss the book, titled Romantic Comedy.
LAMBDA Literary Award-winning poet Eileen Myles joins us to discuss their latest collection, a "Working Life," as part of our National Poetry Month coverage.
A new docuseries explores the bond between Black Panther activist Afeni Shakur and her son Tupac, a relationship that was fraught at times but also inspired some of his greatest work. Director Allen Hughes and writer/activist Jamal Joseph join to discuss "Dear Mama.”
After a winter's worth of indoor time, the changing season means it's time for some spring cleaning. Amy Panos, editor of the Better Homes And Gardens 'Home' section and Amanda Wiss, founder of the Brooklyn-based home organizing service Urban Clarity bring us their tips, tricks and advice for your home's once-a-year, top-to-bottom deep cleaning.
In a new play, the tension simmers between two Puerto Rican sisters over a hot pot of sancocho. Playwright Christin Eve Cato, director Rebecca Martinez and actress Shirley Rumierk, who plays Renata, the younger sister, joins us to talk about the show, “Sancocho,”which runs through April 23.
Season two of the WNYC Studios/El Futuro podcast La Brega explores the history, culture and soul of Puerto Rico through one of its most cherished exports: its music. Its companion album drops today. Host Alana Casanova-Burgess joins us to play some tracks.
Celebrated poet and author Maggie Smith suspected something might be going on with her husband, and when she went through his briefcase she found evidence he had been having an affair. In her new memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful, Smith unpacks her feelings of betrayal, sadness, bitterness and the painful process of going through a divorce with two small children. She joins us to discuss the memoir. Later tonight, Smith will be speaking at Books Are Magic in conversation with Leslie Jamison.
Filing for divorce can be one of the most challenging decisions a person might make. And once you've filed, there are all kinds of legal and emotional challenges you might face. Joining us to take listener calls about all things divorce are two experts. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a New York City therapist who specializes in divorce and couple's counseling. Gabrielle Hartley is an attorney specializing in divorce mediation and author of the upcoming book, The Secret to Getting Along (And Why It's Easier Than You Think): 3 Steps to Life-Changing Conflict Resolution. They join us to take listener calls.
"Everyone is beholden to him," says Mick Jagger, when discussing Little Richard's impact on rock'n roll in the new documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film explores the music icon's complicated relationship with his own sexuality, how racism affected his career and his enduring effect on the genre that he was an originator of. Director Lisa Cortes joins to discuss.
Yes, Alison Roman's latest cookbook, Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook, has recipes for strawberry cake and birthday cookies. It also has savory recipes like "many mushrooms pot pie," which she writes "is probably the best-tasting thing in the whole book." She joins us to talk about how to make simple -- but sublime -- food.
A new exhibition at MoMA, Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time, displays over 120 works of the late American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, who's most known for her flower paintings made in the 1930s. But in an earlier period of her life, and also later on, O'Keeffe experimented with a series of works on paper, using charcoal, watercolor, pencil and pastel. These works and more are part of the exhibition which is on view until August 12. Samantha Friedman, associate curator in the MoMA Department of Drawings and Prints, discusses the show.
The Schomburg Center's Black Comic Book Festival returns in person for the first time since 2020! Each year, this event offers participants the opportunity to meet established and up-and-coming comic book creators, join conversations with artists in the field and show off their best cosplay. Kadiatou Tubman, manager of education programs and outreach for the center, previews this year's festival.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 21, 2023] A new graphic novel explores the life of Harlem's legendary mobster, Stephanie Saint-Clair, sometimes called "Queenie," with jazz and voodoo as the backdrop. Authors Elizabeth Colomba and Aurélie Levy join us to discuss their book, Queenie: Godmother of Harlem.
In an upcoming panel discussion, Colomba will speak about Black Women and marginalized voices in comics for the Schomburg Center's Black Comic Book Festival this Saturday, April 15.
The New York Philharmonic has been performing for over 180 years and is America's oldest operating orchestra. A new podcast from WQXR, The NY Phil Story: Made in New York, launched last week. The podcast dives into the history of the orchestra and the people who have played in it. Host Jamie Bernstein joins us to discuss the history of the NY Phil and take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 3, 2023] For over thirty years, the work of the Booker Prize winning British-Nigerian author Ben Okri, known for his 1991 novel, The Famished Road, has gone unpublished in the U.S. Recently, two of Okri's works have been published in this country, including his latest poetry collection, A Fire in My Head. The collection includes poems about 2020's racial justice protests, the Grenfell Tower disaster, and the pandemic. Okri joins to discuss and read from the collection.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 27, 2022] Woman Without Shame is celebrated author Sandra Cisneros's first poetry collection in 28 years. It includes poetry both in English and in Spanish, and is a chronicle of her life as an artist. Cisneros joins us to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 11, 2023] Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner was recently nominated for a Grammy for his recent spoken-word album, Hiding In Plain View. He also stars in the series, "Accused," on Fox. He joins us to discuss his current projects.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 28, 2023] Art and poetry collide in the new book from poet Reginald Dwayne Betts and artist Titus Kaphar. Titled, Redaction, the book combines words from Betts and art from Kaphar to explore how incarcerated people are treated by American society. It's an expansion on their MoMA PS1 show of the same name. Betts and Kaphar join us to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 14, 2022] To celebrate National Poetry Month, we talk to acclaimed author Colm Tóibín about his debut poetry collection, Vinegar Hill, which discusses religion, death, sexuality, and the pandemic.
Brandee Younger returns to the show, this time in-studio, to perform songs live from her new album, Brand New Life, out tomorrow. The album celebrates the work of trailblazing jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and features contributions from Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Meshell Ndegeocello and Makaya McCraven.
NOTE: This segment has been edited to remove one performance to which WNYC does not have the rights to include in the podcast.
After her father died while she was in high school, Laurel Braitman focused on achieving success in school and in work until she couldn't avoid the grief any longer. She joins us to talk about her new memoir, What Looks Like Bravery: An Epic Journey Through Loss to Love and what it means to embrace the pain after losing someone. We also take your calls.
Our April Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the latest novel from acclaimed writer Mona Simpson. Commitment tells the story of a family in 1970s California coping with the fallout from their single mother's decision to check herself into a mental health facility for depression. Simpson joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our April 26th in-person event at the SNFL Rooftop Event Center. Click here to find out how to borrow your e-copy, courtesy of our partners at the New York Public Library, and to reserve your free ticket to our April event!
April marks the beginning of the New York Restoration Project's free tree giveaway program, in which the NYRP hosts events throughout all five boroughs of the city to educate community members about the importance of trees in urban spaces, and also distribute native species for participants to plant in their neighborhoods. NYRP executive director Lynn Kelly joins to preview the program and how you can get involved.
Tonight is opening night of the New York premiere of author Zadie Smith's debut play, "The Wife of Willesden." The play is a modern adaptation of an excerpt of one of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, The Wife of Bath's Tale. After a debut run in London in 2021, the play comes to BAM, directed by Indhu Rubasingham and starring Clare Perkins as Alvita, a middle-aged Jamaican woman living in England who decides to tell her life story to a group of strangers in a North West London pub. "The Wife of Willesden"is showing at BAM's Harvey Theater until April 16.
The new season of the musical theater-mashup series "Schmigadoon" premieres today and features Oscar-winning, BAFTA-winning, and Tony-nominated performer Ariana DeBose in the role of Emcee. On Saturday, Debose will perform her own musical mash-up of songs by Dionne Warwick, Stephen Sondheim, ABBA, and more as part of her original solo concert, titled "Authenticity," debuting the Lincoln Center series, "American Songbook: A Place You Belong." DeBose joins us to preview the show and discuss her career.
A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum explores the effects of the Great Migration on the sociopolitical makeup of the United States. The show is called, A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration, and is on display through June 25. Kimberli Gant, curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, joins us to talk about the exhibition alongside Joshua Guild, associate professor of history and African American studies at Princeton Univer.
Running through the month of April, Lincoln Center's "American Songbook: A Place You Belong" concert series celebrates four historic NYC music institutions of yesteryear: the Savoy Ballroom, Palladium Ballroom, Cafe Society, and Paradise Garage. Lincoln Center chief artistic officer Shanta Thake and George C. Wolfe, the writer and director who helped conceive the series, join us to preview.
We've all seen the news reports: Spotify, Vox, Meta...layoffs are happening everywhere. If you've been laid off or if layoffs are looming at your company, we'll speak to career coach Rob Barnett about how to get back on your feet professionally, as well as get advice for how to manage your money in the meantime with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, aka The Money Coach.
If at first you don't succeed...maybe you produced a product like Olestra. Or limeade-flavored Oreos. Or Colgate's beef lasagna. These items are all on display at the traveling Museum of Failure, which is now at Industry City in Brooklyn. Founder Samuel West joins us to discuss what we can learn from failure -- and why it's necessary to innovate.
We receive news updates the arrest of former President Donald Trump from WNYC/ Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim.
A 50th anniversary concert for Miles Davis's seminal album Bitches Brew was meant to take place in London in 2020, but the pandemic ultimately scrapped those plans. Three years later, the collective of musicians behind the cancelled concert have released the album London Brew, an improvisatory record inspired by Davis's original and recorded over three days. Saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings and producer Martin Terefe join us for a Listening Party.
"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" premiered in theaters over the weekend. Directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley join us to discuss the process of filming a movie based on the classic fantasy tabletop role-playing game. We also take your calls.
Tony-award winning Michael R. Jackson's latest creation is an off-Broadway musical, "White Girl in Danger," directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. The musical is a blending of classic soap operas, set in the dramatic town of Allwhite. But Keesha Gibbs (played by Latoya Edwards), and other Blackgrounds want to break out from how the citizens of Allwhite see them, all the while avoiding an Allwhite killer on the loose. Jackson, Blain-Cruz, and Edwards are with us to discuss "White Girl in Danger," which is showing at Tony Kiser Theater through May 21.
The Soap Opera "The Young and the Restless" is marking its 50th anniversary on the air this month. We dig into the history and enduring popularity of the genre of Soap Opera with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor Elana Levine, author of the book, Her Stories: Daytime Soap Operas and US Television History. Plus, we take your calls about your favorite Soap Operas.
Formula 1 has found a new, young, and largely female audience in the United States, and this year, the US will host three Grands Prix--in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas--more than any other country. We dive into F1's new fandom with journalist Maria Sherman, who wrote about the "The Fangirlification of Formula 1," as well as Lily Herman, author of the newsletter Engine Failure and co-host of the podcast Choosing Sides: F1. For an overseas perspective, we're also joined by Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham, co-hosts of the podcast and webshow, P1 with Matt and Tommy. Finally, we explore the history of the sport in more depth and get into the latest news and predictions for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, with RACEWKND founder Magnus Greaves and Elizabeth Blackstock, Jalopnik senior editor, co-host of the podcast Donut Racing Show, and author of Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula One for a Ride.
Clint Smith's new poetry book, Above Ground, explores the triumphs and emotions experienced as a new father, meditations on social and political tumult, and reflections on connections to personal lineages and history. He joins us today in studio to discuss. Smith will also be at the 92nd Street Y tonight, you can find more information about the event here .
In the 1980's child actor and model Brooke Shields was one of the most photographed faces in the world. A new documentary series, "Pretty Baby," revisits her life and career, including the sexual exploitation she endured. Emmy award-winning director Lana Wilson joins to discuss.
Eugenia Leigh is a Korean American poet based in Brooklyn, and her sophomore collection, Bianca, features work that explores many aspects of Leigh's identity, family, and past. With poems about her abusive father, mental illness, and motherhood, Leigh leans in to difficult topics, and uses poetry as a means to explore her life. Leigh joins us in studio to discuss the collection, and perform a reading.
A new, large scale exhibition, In the Blood: Four Caribbean Artists, created by Arco Gallery and Anderson Contemporary, explores the Caribbean diaspora. We speak to two featured artists Laura James and Francks Deceus, as well as curators Valentina Puccioni and Ronni Anderson. In the Blood is on view until May 3.
Spring is springing, and the New York's bloom will be underway soon, where it isn't already. Also blooming are more opportunities to enjoy our outdoor spaces. Rossilynne Skena Culgan, Time Out New York's 'Things to Do' editor, brings her favorite local springtime activities and events, including the best places to look at cherry blossoms. Plus, listeners share where they go to soak up the seasonal turn.
Destiny's Child released their debut, self-titled album on February 17, 1998. The album introduced the world to one of the soon-to-be-best-selling girl groups of all time, spawned the hit "No, No, No," and set the stage for Beyonce's eventual success as a solo artist. We revisit the album on its 25th anniversary as part of our series Silver Liner Notes, with journalist Emil Wilbekin, as well as album producer (and founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!) D'wayne Wiggins.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 3, 2023] On January 1, a new cohort of works entered the public domain, including Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, the films "Metropolis" and"The Jazz Singer," and the songs “Ol’ Man River“ and “(I Scream You Scream, We All Scream for) Ice Cream.“ Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, highlights some of the newly public works and explains the meaning of the public domain. You can read more about the public domain and new works in it in her Public Domain Day 2023 blog post.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 1, 2023] We speak to the winners of the Public Song Project and hear to their submissions. Kat Lewis discusses her summer-fun rewrite of “(I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for) Ice Cream.” Alice Lee explains her modern take on the archetypal country hit, “The Prisoners Song.” And Chloe and Lily Holgate, who perform as sybil, share the inspiration for their musical setting of the Edna St Vincent Millay poem, “Afternoon on a Hill.”
Then we take a tour through highlights from the listener-generated WNYC Public Songbook, and hear more creative submissions. Public Song judges Paul Cavalconte (host of New Standards), Shanta Thake (chief artistic officer of Lincoln Center), and musician DJ Rekha join us to reflect on the project and some favorite tunes.
NSYNC released their debut, self-titled album internationally on March 24, 1998. The album introduced the world to one of the soon-to-be-best-selling boybands of all time, spawned hits like "Tearin' Up My Heart" and "I Want You Back," and set the stage for Justin Timberlake's eventual success as a solo artist. We revisit the album on its 25th anniversary as part of our series Silver Liner Notes, with Maria Sherman, author of Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS.*
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2022] Sophie B. Hawkins joined us last November to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut album Tongues and Tails. The album launched Hawkins's career and went platinum thanks to tracks like the single, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover." She joined us to discuss her career and music, and took listener calls. We present excerpts of this conversation again, following her release last Friday of a new record, Free Myself, and her upcoming performance at City Winery on Wednesday, 3/29.
Love In Exile is the first album from the trio made up of jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, vocalist Arooj Aftab, and multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily. The group first came together in 2018 to perform experimental, improvisatory music, and have collaborated several times since. The new album, recorded live in New York, is their first attempt to capture those explorations on a record. All three musicians join us for a Listening Party.
Thursday is Opening Day for Major League Baseball. If you were planning on a season of languid, three-hour-plus games, fear not, because the MLB has announced new rules to shorten game times and get the ball in play more frequently. Evan Drellich, senior writer for The Athletic and author of the new book Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess, is with us to break down the new rules and look forward to the new season.
In 1929, photographer Berenice Abbott disembarked from an ocean liner on the banks of New York City, after eight years in Europe. She planned for a short visit, but to her surprise, New York looked and felt different than when she had last visited, so she decided to walk around with a handheld camera and capture its architecture, increasingly taller skyline, and elevated trains. The result was a photo album and an important turning point in Abbott's career. A new exhibition at the Met, Berenice Abbott’s New York Album, 1929, displays original album pages of Abbott's photography from this time period. Curator Mia Fineman tells us more about the exhibition, which is on view until September 4.
We discuss some of the best books about or set in New York City to recommend to newcomers or longtime residents hoping to learn more about the city they call home. Julie Golia, the associate director of manuscripts, archives, and rare books and the Charles J. Liebman curator of manuscripts for The New York Public Library, shares some of her favorite titles and we take listener suggestions.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 28, 2023] As we wrap up our Black Art History month series, we meet Nicola Vassell, one of the only black female gallery owners in New York City. She opened her eponymous gallery in Chelsea in 2021. She came to the U.S from Jamaica at just 17 and worked her way up through the art world, working for big names like Pace, and has also helped curate The Dean Collection. We hear her story and what she has planned for 2023.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 3, 2023] Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain stars in the new Broadway adaptation of the classic feminist play, "A Doll's House." Chastain and playwright Amy Herzog join us to discuss the new, incredibly pared back production which is now running through June 10.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2023] In continuing our Women's History Month programming looking at female trailblazers, we turn our attention to female philosophers! Author Regan Penaluna joins us to discuss her new book, How to Think Like a Woman: Four Women Philosophers Who Taught Me How to Love the Life of the Mind, which explores the life and careers of Damaris Cudworth Masham, Mary Astell, Catharine Cockburn and Mary Wollstonecraft.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 10, 2023] For Feminist Fridays in honor of Women's History Month, we discuss the woman some consider to be the unofficial first female President: Edith Wilson. She helped run the country after her husband Woodrow Wilson had a stroke. Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts joins us to discuss her new biography of Wilson, Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 9, 2023] The celebrated novel, Women Talking, by Miriam Toews, follows an isolated community of Mennonite women who must decide what to do after learning they had been suffering sexual attacks by men within the commune. Writer and director Sarah Polley joins us to discuss adapting the novel for the big screen. We are also joined by actor Jessie Buckley, who stars in the film as Mariche, a woman skeptical that leaving the community is the right thing to do.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 8, 2023] Preeminent author Margaret Atwood joins us to discuss her latest short story collection, Old Babes in the Wood, containing fifteen works of short fiction.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Spring break is here! Whether you waited until the last minute to plan or you're on a budget, there's a lot of places to enjoy spring weather right in the tri-state area. Travel + Leisure's editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford shares her picks for the best staycations in New Jersey and we also take your calls to hear yours.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry NolanListeners called in with their own recommendations for the best New Jersey destinations:Alex in Allendale: Northern New Jersey has great outdoor activities -- and the Ramapo Mountains are accessible via transit.
Hank in Fort Lee: The Asbury to Riegelsville (PA) road off Route 78, take it into Pennsylvania. "One of the most beautiful roads to drive ever. Orchards and rivers. Plus a cute little bridge. You get off the highway and you're in a different world."
Lotte in Boonton: Boonton is a great historical town easy to get to from New York, with good hiking and a beautiful library.
Yay to the Boonton, NJ rec! Fabulous and funky little town. Gorgeous countryside and city views just a mile away. And @BoontonCoffeeCo of course. ☺️
— Eileen Tomarchio (@EileenTomarchio) March 23, 2023Lauren in Bergen County: Asbury Park! The Silverball Pinball Museum and also a bar called The Wonder Bar with a Yappy Hour for dogs.
Outside the @WonderBarAP — a music venue across from the Asbury Park boardwalk on the Jersey Shore — #dogs jump from plastic pool to pool and lap from a sprinkler while their owners have a drink during Yappy Hour: https://t.co/wj63onUUKf pic.twitter.com/YKsMdF1KCL
— Sunset Vet Clinic (@sunsetvetclinic) August 25, 2022Jacoba in Montclair: Branch Brook Park has more cherry blossom trees than Washington, D.C.
Marshall in Leonia: High Point State Park is in the extreme NW corner of the state near the New York and Pennsylvania borders, with amazing hills and small mountains.
Trisha in Morristown: Morristown is a hidden gem with the Ford Mansion, Schuyler Hamilton Mansion, and great hiking trails and excellent food.
@AllOfItWNYC Can I suggest Morristown for a day trip. And center the trip on Morristown National Historical Park. So Wash HQ (with a great museum), Jockey Hollow - then stroll the main drag (South St) and find a restaurant for a great meal.
— TM (@TMcK_FineArt) March 23, 2023Roger in Clinton: Frenchtown is a little town on the Delaware River with charm and good restaurants.
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@AllOfItWNYC This is Steve from Lynbrook NY and one of my favorite places is Stokes State Forest Park located in Sandyston, Montague and Frankford in Sussex County. Amazing trails, tons of wildlife and plenty to do for outdoor lovers
— Steve Binger Bingham (@stevebinger1) March 23, 2023@AllOfItWNYC This is Steve from Lynbrook NY and one of my favorite places is Stokes State Forest Park located in Sandyston, Montague and Frankford in Sussex County. Amazing trails, tons of wildlife and plenty to do for outdoor lovers
— Steve Binger Bingham (@stevebinger1) March 23, 2023I want to share NY and NJs newest local Long Distance Hiking Trail the Highlands Trail which stretches 180 miles between the Delaware and Hudson Rivers. Find out more here https://t.co/WKmlLdMtBz @nynjtc
— Zac Cole (@Zachary_Cole) March 23, 2023@WNYC @AllOfItWNYC I’m so happy you’re speaking about my neck of the woods right now! It’s truly a beautiful area. Don’t forget to sea glass hunt when you come to the shore 🥰❤️💫 pic.twitter.com/fBZDQoFeLN
— Lady Lucas (@LadyLucasArt) March 23, 2023
[REBROADCAST FROM March 8, 2023]Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai is our March Get Lit with All Of It book club author. She joins us to give a preview of her new novel, I Have Some Questions For You, which follows a podcast host as she begins to look into the murder of her old boarding school roommate in the 1990s. Click here to borrow your free e-copy of the book and to grab your free ticket to our March 28th event with Rebecca Makkai.
Over 120 works at The Jewish Museum—paintings, Chinese art, illuminated manuscripts, and Judaica unveil the story of a Jewish family's pioneering role in trade, art collecting, architectural patronage, and civic engagement from the early 19th century through World War II. The new exhibition is titled, 'The Sassoons.' Co-curators Claudia Nahson and Esther da Costa Meyer join us to talk about the show on display through Aug. 13.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan
An exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art features pieces of interactive design -- pieces which strongly resemble, and in some cases simply are, video games. The exhibit is called "Never Alone," and its curators Paola Antonelli and Paul Galloway join us to discuss computer-based art, interactivity and designing works for players who expect to do more than spectate.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan
[REBROADCAST FROM July 7, 2022] According to the Ringer, FX's "The Bear" is "the surprise hit of the summer." The show stars Jeremy Allen White as a chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over his family's sandwich shop. White, who is also known for his role in Showtime's "Shameless," joins us.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan
Matt Ruff's novel, Lovecraft Country, uses both literal and figurative monsters to portray the trauma of Black life in Jim Crow America. It became an acclaimed HBO series. His sequel, Destroyer of Worlds, continues the story. Publisher's Weekly calls it "another virtuoso blend of horror, action, and humor."
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
New York City officials this week unveiled the new “We ❤️ NYC” campaign, complete with a new logo that has received mixed reviews. The slogan riffs on the classic "I ❤️ NY" image created in 1977 by influential graphic designer Milton Glaser, whose career is the subject of a new book out next week. Milton Glaser: POP explores the designer's work through the 1960s and 1970s, from posters to playbills and album art. Authors Steven Heller, Beth Kleber, and Mirko Ilić join us to discuss and take calls from listeners.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
For years, Anthony Pellicano was called on by Hollywood heavyweights to make their problems disappear. A new limited series from FX, the New York Times and Hulu tells the story of his rise and ultimate fall. Reporter and Producer Liz Day joins to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Bruce Springsteen is back on tour with the E Street Band for the first time in seven years. But a lot has changed. WNYC/Gothamist arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins to talk about ticket prices, merchandising, the band's sound, the joy of seeing them live, and whether this could possibly be their last tour together as a group. Plus, take your calls.
Spring is here and what better time to get your garden growing! Chris Satch, adjunct professor at the New York Botanical Garden and known as Plant Doctor Chris and founder of NYC Plant Help, joins to help answer all your plant questions, from starting from scratch, to repotting, to figuring out why your plants keep dying.
Former "Top Chef" contestant Kristen Kish not only has a new cookbook out, she's also launching a new series on the National Geographic channel where she enjoys homestyle cooking in remote areas. She joins to discuss both projects.
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, many will be aiming to spend more time in the city's parks, or other local greenspaces. Reveler's should know that parks can be about more than outdoor recreation — they can also be designed to help fight the effects of climate change, like flooding, and the heat islands that form in urban spaces. Michelle Mueller-Gamez is the Central Park Conservancy's manager of climate change research, who will explain what climate change means for parks, and what parks mean for climate change resilience.
A new exhibition on view at Poster House looks at the branding and graphic language of the Black Panther Party, and the historical context that informed how the party went about portraying itself in posters, advertisements, and slogans. Black Power to Black People: Branding the Black Panther Party features 37 works from the years 1932 to 1980, with newspaper clippings, campaign posters, and images of Party leaders. Curator Es-pranza Humphrey tells us more about the history and the exhibition, which is on view until September 10.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
New York City officials have launched a new ad campaign that looks a lot like an old ad campaign, but Mayor Adams says it's not aimed at tourists. WNYC/Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim tells us about We ❤️ NYC and her reporting on the campaign.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 27, 2023] Dan Auerbach-fronted band The Arcs are out with the soul and psych rock-inspired sophomore album, Electrophonic Chronic, after an eight-year wait. The album features contributions from late Arcs and Black Keys bandmate Richard Swift. Auerbach and Leon Michels join for a release day Listening Party.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
With more Millennials and Gen Z 'zoomers' living at their parents' houses longer into young adulthood for financial and cultural reasons, the family dynamics can become more fraught and challenging to navigate. Satya Doyle Byock, a psychotherapist and author of the book, Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood, and Mike Dang, a New York Times personal finance editor who has reported around this generational and economic phenomenon, join to discuss the trend, and share tips for healthy relationships between parents and their offspring-roommates.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
Today is the 20th anniversary of the U.S invasion of Iraq, which marked the beginning of the Iraq War. Amir ElSaffar is a classically trained Iraqi-American trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and Satur player, who returned to his father's native country before the war to study with masters of Iraqi Maqam, the classical musical tradition of Iraq. Inspired by the 20th anniversary of the invasion, ElSaffar is performing a string of concerts with his ensembles to mourn the suffering of the Iraqi people, and celebrate Iraqi culture. He joins to preview the concerts and talk about his music. ElSaffar will be performing at Drom NYC on April 2, Rutgers-Newark on April 10, and Symphony Space on April 14.
This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
For Irish musician Hozier, March 17 is not only the national holiday St. Patrick's Day, it's also his birthday. And this year he's celebrating by releasing the new EP, Eat Your Young, and announcing a tour and full-length album. He joins us to talk about the new music, his birthday plans, and more.
For our Full Bio selection this Women's History Month, we're learning about political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm. We continue our discussion with Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the new biography Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics.On the final day, we learn about Chisholm's run for president and her final years.
A recent CDC report found that adolescent girls reported high rates of sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence. Lisa Damour, Ph.D., co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast and writes about adolescents for the New York Times. She joins us to discuss her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers which offers parents a guide for helping their daughters through a challenging developmental phase. We also take your calls.
The new film, "Palm Trees and Power Lines," presents a harrowing look at sexual grooming, as a 30-something year old man begins a relationship with a teenage high school student. Writer and director Jamie Dack joins us to discuss the film, her feature debut. "Palm Trees and Power Lines" is in select theaters and video on demand now.
Yesterday, VENI VIDI, an exhibition at Galerie Templon in Chelsea showcasing the work of American artist Michael Ray Charles, opened to the public. Charles first made waves in the 90s with paintings depicting Black stereotypes using archives of American advertisements, billboards, and television and radio commercials. But since 2004, frustrated by the art world, Charles committed himself to research and his art, deciding to avoid public exposure. As a result, this exhibition is the first showing of Charles' work in New York in two decades. Charles joins us to discuss his return, which is on view until May 6.
Author Joseph Earl Thomas’s new memoir focuses on his upbringing in Frankford, a neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia where his family struggled with drug addiction and he faced constant hostility. To get through his childhood, he threw himself into the world of geek culture, like “Pokémon.” His debut memoir is called Sink, which the New York Times calls "an extraordinary memoir of a Black American boyhood."
There are only a handful of state parks in New York City. The newest and largest is named after the first Black women elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm, herself a Brooklyn native. As part of Women's History Month, and as part of our conversation about her life, we learn about what it took to make the park a public space and why Leslie Wright, NYC Regional Director New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, says its creation is nothing short of a miracle.
For our Full Bio selection this Women's History Month, we're learning about political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm. We continue our discussion with Anastasia C. Curwood, author of the new biography, Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics. On day three, we learn about her arrival in Congress and founding the Congressional Black Caucus.
Gesine Bullock-Prado, the host of the Food Network's “Baked in Vermont,” celebrates Vermont's food scene with her newest cookbook, My Vermont Table. She joins us today to talk about the food of Vermont's six unique seasons.
Dog Team Tavern Sticky BunsMAKES 18 BUNS A Historic Vermont Recipe
The Sticky Buns produced by the recipe below, as found in Gesine Bullock-Prado's new cookbook, My Vermont Table.(Raymond Prado)The Dog Team Tavern was built in the 1920s by Sir Wilfred and Lady Anne Grenfell in Middlebury, Vermont, and was made a mission house in 1931. It became a tavern in 1936 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It was a place of local legend. It had catered to the likes of Elea- nor Roosevelt and Robert Frost. And as the years passed, it was frequented by the students of Middlebury College on parents’ weekend. It was famous for its generous portions of prime rib and its “relish wheel.” But perhaps most loved were the sticky buns, served as an appetizer. How can you not love a joint that serves sticky buns as an appetizer? Tragically, the tavern burned down in 2006 and has left a community longing for the sticky buns that once were. It’s around Thanksgiving that the online groups wax nostalgic for these sweet treats, with recipes exchanged and notes passed. The thing I love most about these is that they are soft as can be from the use of mashed potatoes and starch water from cooking the potatoes. Long live Dog Team Tavern sticky buns!
DOUGH 12 ounces (340 g) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1⁄2 cup (99 g) granulated sugar2 teaspoons fine sea salt2 large eggs, beaten7 cups (840 g) all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur) One 1⁄4-ounce packet (7 g) instant yeast (I use Red Star Platinum Superior Instant Yeast)8 tablespoons (1 stick; 113 g) unsalted butter Oil for bowlNonstick cooking spray
STICKY Butter for baking pans2 cups (426 g) light brown sugar 11⁄2 cups (169 g) chopped walnuts
FILLING 2 cups (426 g) light brown sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1⁄2 pound (2 sticks; 226 g) unsalted butter, very soft
MAKE THE DOUGH Boil the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain, reserving 11⁄2 cups of the cooking liquid (aka starch water), and allow the reserved cooking liquid to cool. Place a drum sieve or tamis over a large bowl and press the potatoes through the sieve with a bowl or D scraper. Add the granulated sugar and the salt to the potatoes and stir well to combine. Allow to cool. Combine the reserved cooking water and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Whisk to combine. Add the potato mixture and then the flour and yeast. Mix until the dough just comes together. Add the butter,a small piece at a time ,and continue to mix until the dough is very smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes. Transfer the dough to a well-oiled bowl and turn the dough over to coat the dough completely in the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to bulk ferment until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined sheet pan, spraying the parchment well with nonstick cooking spray. Press the dough so that it’s a rough rectangle. Refrigerate to firm up the dough, about 1 hour.
MAKE THE STICKY Butter two 9-by-13-inch baking pans. Divide the brown sugar evenly between the two pans. Spritz the brown sugar with enough water to make a thick, wet paste. Divide the walnuts between the two pans.
FILL AND BAKE THE BUNS Roll out the dough into a rough 14-by-18-inch rectangle, about 1⁄2 inch thick. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl, stirring to create a thick paste. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough, leaving naked a 1⁄2-inch strip along one long edge. Roll up the dough, starting at the long edge opposite the clean edge. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the roll into 18 equal-size pieces. Arrange the rolls in the pans (nine in each pan with cut side down), separating slightly, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof until almost doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes or until the bun interior reads 200°F on an instant-read thermometer. Immediately unmold the buns onto two cooling rack–lined sheet pans.
People know about Rosa Parks’ civil disobedience and her refusal to sit in the back of the bus, but a new documentary examines her lifelong activism, including her support of organizations like the Black Panther Party. We speak to director Yoruba Richen about "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks."
For our Full Bio selection this Women's History Month, we're learning about political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm. We're speaking all week with Anastasia C. Curwood, director of the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies and Interim Chair and Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, who authored the new biography Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics. Today, we hear about how she made the leap from educator to elected official and how became the first Black woman in Congress.
The Jamaican cult classic film "The Harder They Come" is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The story follows Ivan, a singer who leaves his hometown to try to make it as an artist in Kingston. He soon discovers that the music business is not what he thought. Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks wrote the book for a new musical adaptation of the film, which opens tomorrow at Newman Theater. She joins us to talk about "The Harder They Come," and preview her upcoming project, "Plays for the Plague Year," which opens on April 5.
After the release of their third album, Cocoa Sugar in 2018, Young Fathers have returned with their fourth studio album, Heavy Heavy. Vocalist and producer Graham "G" Hastings, a member of the Scottish trio formed in Edinburgh in 2008, join us for a listening party.
The COVID pandemic is relatively recent but there is a rich tradition of films about viruses. "Viruses on Film," held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from March 15 - March 23, will screen a range of films covering outbreaks both imaginary and all too real. We'll discuss it with Steven Thrasher, who co-curated the series for BAM and is the author of "The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide."
For our Full Bio selection this Women's History Month, we're learning about political trailblazer, New York congresswoman and presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm. Today, we learn about her family connection to Barbados, moving to Brooklyn and how Chisholm's childhood heroes shaped her worldview and self-image. We're speaking all week with Anastasia C. Curwood, director of the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies and Interim Chair and Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, who authored the new biography Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics.
This month, a number of high profile TV series like “Succession,” “Ted Lasso” and “Yellowjackets" return with new seasons. Vulture TV critic and friend of the show Kathryn Van Arendonk joins to discuss these marquee titles as well as share her recommendations for some under the radar shows you should be watching. We’ll also take listener calls.
In continuing our Women's History month programming looking at female trailblazers, we turn our attention to female philosophers! Author Regan Penaluna joins us to discuss her new book How to Think Like a Woman: Four Women Philosophers Who Taught Me How to Love the Life of the Mind, which explores the life and careers of Damaris Cudworth Masham, Mary Astell, Catharine Cockburn and Mary Wollstonecraft.
The post-apocalyptic drama, “The Last of Us” just wrapped on its first season. Actress Merle Dandridge, also known for starring in “Rent” on Broadway, OWN's “Greenleaf” and ABC's “Station 19,” joins us to discuss portraying the role of Marlene in both the video games and television adaptation on HBO.
[Rebroadcast from 4/5/2022] "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is a mind-bending action comedy movie from music video-turned-feature film directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert that has swept awards season this year. It follows Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang, a laundromat owner who must finish her taxes and also save the multiverse. Ke Huy Quan plays her kindhearted husband, Waymond, and James Hong plays her not-so-supportive father. They both join us to discuss the film.
Who swept, who was snubbed, what were some of the best–and weirdest moments from Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony? We recap with Gothamist Arts & Culture Editor Ben Yakas and take listener calls.
In 1993, Steven Spielberg released two of his most famous films: "Jurassic Park" and "Schindler's List." Both films combined won a total of 10 Oscars at the 1994 Academy Awards. How he was able to pull it off? And what makes Spielberg a director who can successfully direct two completely different kinds of films to equal success? Joining us to discuss Spielberg's 1993 and his career as a whole, including his latest Best Picture nominee "The Fabelmans," is Bilge Ebiri, film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture. Plus, we'll take calls from listeners on their favorite Spielberg flicks.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 17, 2022] The new, somewhat gross, dark comedy about the one percent,"Triangle of Sadness," has been nominated for three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Director Ruben Östlund joins to discuss the film.
Last week, UK-based artist Yazmin Lacey released her debut album, Voice Notes. Lacey didn't even start pursuing music until she had graduated college and was living in her home city of Nottingham, when a series of open mics and demos quickly caught people's attention. After a successful 2020 EP, this full-length debut of neo-soul and R&B was inspired by short voice notes Lacey recorded on her phone during the early stages of making the album. Yazmin Lacey joins us from the UK for a Listening Party before she comes to New York to play at SoHo House on March 19.
For Feminist Fridays in honor of Women's History Month, we discuss the woman some consider to be the unofficial first female President: Edith Wilson. She helped run the country after her husband Woodrow Wilson had a stroke. Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts joins us to discuss her new biography of Wilson, Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson.
Historian Dan Jones has been celebrated for his many books on British history, his podcast, This Is History, and his Netflix show, "Secrets of Great British Castles." But now he's tried his hand at fiction, with his debut novel, Essex Dogs. The story follows a group of English soldiers fighting together during the Hundred Years War. Jones joins us to discuss.
In the latest installment of the "Scream" franchise, four survivors of the Ghostface murders leave Woodsboro behind for a fresh start in New York City. Radio Silence, a trio of filmmakers that include directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and producer Chad Villella, join us to talk about the beloved slasher's move to NYC. "Scream VI" premiers in theaters on Friday, March 10.
A new adaptation of Chekhov's famous play, "The Seagull," by Thomas Bradshaw sets the action in the Hudson Valley, and turns the characters into a group of New York theater people struggling to live together without egos and rivalries getting in the way. Bradshaw and actors Ato Essandoh and Parker Posey join us to discuss "The Seagull/Woodstock, NY" running at the Pershing Square Signature Center through April 9th.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2022] In the latest film from writer and director Todd Field, Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a pioneering and domineering conductor at the top of her game, an EGOT winner and the head of a major Berlin orchestra. But as allegations of misconduct follow her, Lydia struggles to keep a hold of her job, her power, her family, and perhaps even her sanity. Todd Field and Cate Blanchett join us discuss, "Tár."
Preeminent author Margaret Atwood joins us to discuss her latest short story collection, Old Babes in the Wood, containing fifteen works of short fiction.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 7, 2022] A new film from an adapted screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro, titled "Living," finds Bill Nighy as a 1950s civil servant who, after a fatal cancer diagnosis, endeavors to give his tedious life meaning. Nighy and Ishiguro join us to discuss the movie.
In continuing our Big Picture series celebrating the nominees who work behind the camera, we speak with Shirley Kurata, the Oscar nominated costume designer behind the memorable looks from Best Picture nominee, "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
[REBROADCAST FROM December 1, 2022] The film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" has become one of the highest grossing indie films of all time, attracting a dedicated fan base due to its inventive storytelling, excellent action sequences, and a grounding lead performance from Michelle Yeoh. But it is Stephanie Hsu who is the true scene stealer as Yeoh's daughter (and foe). Hsu joins us to discuss her breakout role and her career on screen and stage, and take calls from "Everything Everywhere All At Once" fans! The film has 11 Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture.
Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai is our March Get Lit with All Of It book club author. She joins us to give a preview of her new novel, I Have Some Questions For You, which follows a podcast host as she begins to look into the murder of her old boarding school roommate in the 1990s. Click here to borrow your free e-copy of the book and to grab your free ticket to our March 28th event with Rebecca Makkai.
We continue our series The Big Picture, celebrating Oscar nominees working behind the camera. Today we speak to Best Original Score-nominated composer Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka, about his music for the film, "All Quiet on the Western Front," which is nominated in eight other categories including Best Sound and Best Picture.
NOTE: This segment has been edited to correct a mistake in the intro. Bertelmann's score for "Lion" earned him an Oscar nomination. It did not win the award.
In a new play, a Bengali-American PhD student named Choton visits his family back in Kolkata alongside his Black American cinematographer boyfriend, Raheem, to interview locals on queer hookup apps. As Choton continues his research, he switches between Bangla and English, Grindr and academia, while wondering about the life he could have lived in India. Writer and director Shayok Misha Chowdhury join us to talk about the bilingual production, "Public Obscenities," running at SoHo Rep until April 9.
The beloved Taylor Jenkins-Reid novel, Daisy Jones & The Six, told the story of a band who catapulted to fame in the 1970s before splitting apart in a spectacular breakup, creating a great album in the process. A new TV adaptation brings this story to life, complete with an original album. First, we speak with showrunner Scott Neustadter and executive producer Lauren Neustadter about their work on the series. Then, we're joined by music supervisor Frankie Pine and chief music consultant Tony Berg who will discuss the process of putting the album together. "Daisy Jones & the Six" is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 9, 2023]The celebrated novel, Women Talking, by Miriam Toews, follows an isolated community of Mennonite women who must decide what to do after learning they had been suffering sexual attacks by men within the commune. Writer and director Sarah Polley joins us to discuss adapting the novel for the big screen. We are also joined by actor Jessie Buckley, who stars in the film as Mariche, a woman skeptical that leaving the community is the right thing to do.
We air highlights from the second half of our live February Get Lit with All Of It event, featuring an interview and performance from musician Dion McKenzie, aka TYGAPAW. They were the musical guest for our event with Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf.
Watch it in full here. To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James joined us at our February Get Lit with All Of It book club event to discuss his fantasy novel, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, which takes place in a magical version of ancient Africa and follows the hunt for a mysterious boy who has gone missing. We air highlights from that conversation, which included an audience Q&A.
Watch it in full here. To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
Indian epic "RRR" will vie for Best Original Song at the Oscars on March 12. Its nominated breakout song, "Naatu Naatu," has become a hit thanks in part to a visually spectacular dance sequence, led by the film's two stars. One of them, Ram Charan, joins us ahead of the ceremony to discuss his role.
For years, the hip-hop group De La Soul's music from the years 1989 to 2001 had been kept off of streaming platforms. Classic albums such as 3 Feet High and Rising, Stakes Is High, and De La Soul Is Dead were mired in clearance and other legal issues related to the large amount of samples they used in their production. Last Friday, six De La Soul albums from this period finally became available to stream. Music journalist Marcus J. Moore is currently in the process of writing a biography about the group, and he joins to tell us more about the history of the group's founding in Long Island, listen to some tracks, and take your calls.
Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain stars in the new Broadway adaptation of the classic feminist play, "A Doll's House." Chastain and playwright Amy Herzog join us to discuss the new, incredibly pared back production which is now running through June 4th.
In late 2020, The Frick Collection decided to take up residence in the Whitney’s former Madison Avenue home and The Frick Madison was born. Now, the local arts museum is shaking things up a bit. We receive updates from Aimee Ng, curator at The Frick Collection, about current exhibitions, changes to their programming and their expansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
For over thirty years, the work of the Booker Prize winning British-Nigerian author Ben Okri, known for his 1991 novel, The Famished Road, has gone unpublished in the U.S. Recently, two of Okri's works have been published in this country, including his latest poetry collection, A Fire in My Head. The collection includes poems about 2020's racial justice protests, the Grenfell Tower disaster, and the pandemic. Okri joins to discuss and read from the collection.
In continuing our Big Picture series, we speak with Mandy Walker, the only female cinematographer nominated for an Oscar this year. She is nominated for her work on "Elvis," and joins us to discuss.
In the new film "Inside," a renowned art thief (Willem Dafoe) becomes trapped in a luxury penthouse when an art heist goes awry. Dafoe, director Vasilis Katsoupis, and art curator Leonard Bigazzi join us to discuss this unusual survival thriller. "Inside" is in theaters March 17.
Actor Hong Chau has had a big year, with scene stealing performances in "The Menu" and "The Whale." The latter has earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Chau joins us to discuss both films.
NPR's Ari Shapiro is scheduled to join Alan Cumming for a residency at the Carlyle Hotel in April, but before that, he's on tour promoting his memoir The Best Strangers in the World. He'll join to discuss both, plus take listener calls.
We speak to the winners of the Public Song Project and hear to their submissions. Kat Lewis discusses her summer-fun rewrite of “(I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for) Ice Cream.” Alice Lee explains her modern take on the archetypal country hit, “The Prisoners Song.” And Chloe and Lily Holgate, who perform as sybil, share the inspiration for their musical setting of the Edna St Vincent Millay poem, “Afternoon on a Hill.”
Then we take a tour through highlights from the just-launched listener-generated WNYC Public Songbook, and hear more creative submissions. Public Song judges Paul Cavalconte (host of New Standards), Shanta Thake (chief artistic officer of Lincoln Center), and musician DJ Rekha join us to reflect on the project and some favorite tunes.
NOTE: This segment has been edited to remove an instance of a song that was mistakenly played twice on the air.
Priscilla Gilman is the daughter of writer and theater critic Richard Gilman and famed literary agent Lynn Nesbit. When she was ten years old, her parents' marriage abruptly dissolved, leaving Priscilla with questions about her parents' true identities and the secrets they kept from her, and from each other. Gilman joins us to discuss her new memoir on the subject, The Critic's Daughter.
March is Women's History Month, and every Monday this month, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is hosting its annual Women's Jazz Festival, featuring performances from female jazz artists. The first show features drummer and composer Shirazette Tinnin. Tinnin joins to talk about her sound alongside Novella Ford, Schomburg programming and exhibitions curator, to preview the Women's Jazz Festival.
As we wrap up our Black Art History month series, we meet Nicola Vassell, one of the only black female gallery owners in New York City. She opened her eponymous gallery in Chelsea in 2021. She came to the U.S from Jamaica at just 17 and worked her way up through the art world, working for big names like Pace, and has also helped curate The Dean Collection. We hear her story and what she has planned for 2023.
Correction: in the introduction to the segment, the host refers to Nicola Vassell as the first Black female gallery owner in Chelsea. We know of at least one other – June Jenkins-Johnson operated a gallery in Chelsea that closed 9 years ago.
The new film, "Argentina, 1985," has been nominated for an Oscar for its portrayal of the legal team that dared to take on Argentina's military dictatorship in the 1980s. Director Santiago Mitre joins us to discuss the film, alongside Luis Moreno Ocampo, the lawyer whose story inspired the movie. "Argentina, 1985" is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.
Sumner Redstone ran the Viacom media network for decades before his health began to fail. A new book takes you inside his family's world, which has been called a "real life 'Succession.'" Authors James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams worked on Unscriptedfor the last three years and join to discuss the book, their reporting, and take listener calls.
Art and poetry collide in the new book from poet Reginald Dwayne Betts and artist Titus Kaphar. Titled, Redaction, the book combines words from Betts and art from Kaphar to explore how incarcerated people are treated by American society. It's an expansion on their MoMA PS1 show of the same name. Betts and Kaphar join us to discuss.
Nitehawk Shorts Festival runs March 1-5, featuring dozens of shorts spread between seven categories. Director of programming Cristina Cacioppo joins us alongside filmmakers Leah Shore and Jude Dry to preview the festival.
Comedian Paula Poundstone is back on the road, with shows at Sacred Heart Community Theatre in Fairfield, CT on March 9, and Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ on March 10. She returns to the show to take listener calls and talk cats.
With the recent news that longtime New York Times film critic, A.O. Scott, is transferring to the New York Times Book Review, we invite him to look back on his career in movies. Scott will also take listener calls.
Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft made history in 1991 as the first Black woman to have a nationally syndicated comic strip in the mainstream press. Her series, "Where I'm Coming From," ran through Universal Press Syndicate through 2005. Now, a retrospective of her work has been published by Drawn and Quarterly, titled, Where I'm Coming From. Brandon-Croft joins us to discuss her book, and her career.
We continue our series The Big Picture, celebrating the work of Oscar nominees working behind the camera. Today, we speak with the Oscar nominated duo who brought Old Hollywood to life in the film, "Babylon." Florencia Martin, set designer, and Anthony Carlino, set decorator, join us to discuss why getting all the details right matters when staging a period piece, and how they pulled off that giant party scene!
[REBROADCAST FROM October 18, 2022] In the summer of 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was brutally murdered while visiting his cousins in Mississippi for allegedly offending a white woman. A new film, "Till," focuses on his mother Mamie Till-Mobley's dogged pursuit for justice for her son and for the country to reckon with its racism. Director Chinonye Chukwu, who was nominated for best director at the NAACP Image Awards, joins to discuss the film.
As part of Princeton's slate of programming celebrating Toni Morrison, the Princeton University Art Museum will launch the exhibition, Cycle of Creativity: Alison Saar and the Toni Morrison Papers, which pairs select writings from Morrison with work by artist Alison Saar. Saar joins us to discuss.
Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory, is a new exhibition at Princeton that includes over 100 never-before-seen objects from Morrison's career and time teaching at Princeton, including drafts of Song of Solomon and hand-drawn maps of Beloved. Autumn Womack, lead curator and associate professor of English and African American Studies at Princeton, joins us to discuss.
To round out our celebration of Toni Morrison, we talk to Michael Santangelo, deputy director for collection management at the New York Public Library, about the best Morrison works. Plus, we take your calls.
The new play, "The Wanderers," tells the story of Abe (Eddie Kaye Thomas) and Sophie (Sarah Cooper), two married writers whose relationship is tested when Abe begins emailing with a movie star named Julia (Katie Holmes). The story also follows Abe's parents, Esther and Shmuli, who live in the Satmar Jewish community. Cooper, Holmes, and Thomas join us to discuss the play, which runs at Laura Pels Theatre through April 2.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 28, 2022] Inspired by the real life story of writer and director Elegance Bratton, "The Inspection" tells the story of a young gay man (Jeremy Pope) who struggles to find acceptance for his identity both at home, and as a part of the U.S. Marine Corps. Bratton and Pope join us to discuss the film.
Actor Trevante Rhodes and director Miles Warren join us to discuss "Bruiser," a coming-of-age film re-examining masculinity through the eyes of a teenager torn between two adult male role models.
Tomorrow is the release day of Christian McBride's New Jawn - Prime, the sophomore album of the quartet made up of Christian McBride (bass), Josh Evans (trumpet), Marcus Strickland (saxophone, bass clarinet), and Nasheet Waits (drums). The group's first album earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Jazz Album. McBride, who also hosts NPR's Jazz Night In America, joins us for a preview Listening Party of the new album before the band hits the road.
Thomas W. Commeraw was born a slave in the 1700s, but eventually became a Free Black artist and business owner in New York City. Starting in the 1790s, Commeraw opened his own successful pottery business, and became a well-known voice amongst Free Blacks in New York when it came to both local and national politics. A new exhibition at the New York Historical Society, Crafting Freedom: The Life and Legacy of Free Black Potter Thomas W. Commeraw, takes viewers into the life Commeraw led, and also displays over twenty of his preserved works. Curator Allison Robinson alongside artist Sana Musasama, whose pottery is also on view, join us to discuss the exhibition, which is on view until May 28.
The 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia killed 11 people and shattered an entire community. We speak with journalist Matthew Amha, the host of the new podcast: "The Africas vs. America" about how it still resonates today.
For our Black History Month Series we will hear about the show All of Me featuring the work of Winfred Rembert, opening February 23rd at Hauser & Wirth, East 69th street location. Rembert died in 2021. His work depicted life in the Jim Crow south, something he was well aware of, having been nearly lynched in 1967. His widow Patsy Rembert and Koji Inoue, senior director for sales for Hauser & Wirth, joins us to talk about the retrospective.
More and more American women are choosing not to have children, like Chelsea Handler, whose embrace of her childless life prompted a rant against childfree women on Tucker Carlson's show. So we wanted to investigate why some women choose not to have children. Joining us to discuss is Amy Blackstone, professor of sociology at the University of Maine and the author of the book Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence. Plus we'll take listener calls.
A new graphic novel explores the life of Harlem's legendary mobster, Stephanie Saint-Clair, sometimes called "Queenie," with jazz and voodoo as the backdrop. Authors Elizabeth Colomba and Aurélie Levy join us to discuss their book, Queenie: Godmother of Harlem.
A YouTube channel called ‘Chinatown Gang Stories’ compiles oral histories and other records from former gang members in an effort to preserve the history of organized crime in one of New York City’s celebrated neighborhoods. The channel’s founder, Michael Moy, was a gang member himself as a teenager, before he became an NYPD officer. Now retired from the force, he explains the history of Chinatown gangs, the dynamics of organized crime in immigrant communities, and the importance of documenting it.
Around the world, the day before Lent begins is a day of feasting, and celebrations like New Orleans' famous Mardi Gras. Matt Haines, freelance journalist, food writer and author of The Big Book of King Cake: The stories and bakers behind New Orleans' sweetest tradition, explores the many delectable ways to stuff your face on Fat Tuesday. Listeners call in to share their pre-Lent traditions.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 27, 2021] For the second installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig joins us to discuss the Kennedy assassination and how it led to the Johnsons' ascent to the highest office. Sweig is author of the book Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight and host of the podcast, In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 29, 2021] For the final installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig discusses the Johnsons' final years in office and Lady Bird Johnson's legacy. Sweig is author of the book Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight and host of the podcast, In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 26, 2021] Today, we kick off the latest edition of our “Full Bio” series. All this week, we’ll be speaking with author and host Julia Sweig about her book,Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight, as well as her podcast, In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson, which draws on over 123 hours of Johnson’s audio diaries, many of them unheard until now. In this first installment, we discuss Lady Bird Johnson's upbringing and how she met Lyndon B.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 20, 2020] In the latest installment of our “Full Bio” series, we take an in-depth look into the life of America’s longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, with David Michaelis, who spent 11 years working on his new biography, Eleanor. In this last chapter, we examine the final years of Eleanor’s life. Her time as a public servant and diplomat was far from over after her husband’s death in 1945. Her career as a US delegate at the United Nations kept Eleanor in the spotlight, while a new love for her personal doctor occupied Eleanor’s final years. We also take this time to examine the legacy that Eleanor left behind following her death in 1962.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 18, 2020] In the latest installment of our “Full Bio” series, we take an in-depth look into the life of America’s longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, with David Michaelis, who spent 11 years working on his new biography, Eleanor. Today, we pick up the story with FDR’s polio diagnosis, and the family’s road to the White House. Eleanor was reluctant to assume a traditional role of First Lady, and spent the Depression years carving out a new model for the position, as she traveled around the country to hear from Americans directly. We also learn about her greatest love affair, with AP reporter Lorena Hickock.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 16, 2020]In the latest installment of our “Full Bio” series, we take an in-depth look into the life of America’s longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, with David Michaelis, who spent 11 years working on his new biography, Eleanor. Today, we begin the story with Eleanor’s tumultuous upbringing, her New York City roots, and the school in England that changed her life.
The Hudson Jazz Festival will run for two weekends between February 16 and 26. Among the performers is bassist Endea Owens, a bandleader and member of The Late Show house band Stay Human. On February 26, her band The Cookout will perform at Hudson Hall for the festival's closing show. Owens joins us to preview the festival, discuss her career, and perform live in the studio.
NOTE: This segment has been edited to correct the introduction to Owen's song "Feel Good" and to include her latest single, "Where the Nubians Grow."
A new twisty thriller seduces audiences into a world where no is who they seem to be on the surface and everyone cares about money. 'Sharper' tells the story of New York City con artists and the people getting conned. Director Benjamin Caron joins us to discuss the film, now streaming on Apple TV+.
The second season of the podcast, The Turning: Room of Mirrors pulls back the curtain on the insular world of ballet in New York, and the company created by George Balanchine, revered as one of the world’s greatest choreographers and directors. Host Erica Lanz joins us to discuss the show.
Celebrities like Harry Styles and Bad Bunny have come under fire for "queerbaiting," the act of posing as potentially queer in order to appeal to an LGBTQ audience. But culture writer Mark Harris asks in his latest article for T Magazine, "Is Celebrity ‘Queer Baiting’ Really Such a Crime?" He joins us to discuss and to take calls from listeners.
A new memoir recounts one person's journey serving as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a decade. Facing the devastating loss of his brother, Patrick Bringley left his job at The New Yorker to seek solace and escape to work at one of the most famous museums in the world. Bringley joins to discuss his book, All the Beauty in the World, which is out now.
The Belgian film, "Close," is nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year's Oscars. It follows the story of two boys, best friends, who are ripped apart by homophobic fears about their friendship. Director and co-writer Lukas Dhont joins us to discuss the film, which is playing now in select New York theaters.
When comedian Gabe Mollica turned 30, he took stock of his life and realized he had no friends. His desire for connection became, "Solo," his one man show playing at the Soho Playhouse through February 25. He joins to discuss.
In 1964, one of Lorraine Hansberry's final plays, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," debuted on Broadway, and closed days before Hansberry passed away at the age of 34. Now, the play is being revived at BAM, starring Rachel Brosnahan and Oscar Isaac, who play a married couple in 1960's Greenwich Village with progressive ideals. Brosnahan and director Anne Kauffman join us to discuss their revival of "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window," which runs at BAM Harvey Theater through March 24.
In continuing our series The Big Picture, celebrating Oscar nominees working behind the camera, we speak to the Oscar nominated hair and makeup team behind the great looks in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Hair Department Head Camille Friend joins us to discuss their work on the film, and the new research they did into Mayan culture and fashion for some of the new characters in the film.
Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging experience, and often the social supports required simply do not exist. David Putrino, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System, Jenny Clarke, co-founder and CEO at the advocacy organization SameYou, and Clemency Burton-Hill, a former classical music broadcaster at WQXR who suffered a brain injury in 2020, discuss the recovery process, and what systemic changes could help patients who survived brain injuries.
Former WQXR classical music presenter Clemency Burton-Hill had to re-learn how to play music, which she then used as a therapeutic part of her recovery from a brain injury.(Courtesy of Clemency Burton-Hill)
[REBROADCAST FROM October 10, 2022] Just Above Midtown (JAM) was an art gallery opened in 1974 on west 57th Street that spotlighted the work of Black artists who had yet to receive mainstream recognition, like David Hammons, Lorraine O'Grady, and Howardena Pindell. The gallery was opened by Linda Goode Bryant and closed in 1986. Now, a new exhibition at MOMA, Just Above Midtown: Changing Spaces, showcases some of the work that was once displayed at the original gallery. Head curator Thomas Jean Lax joins to speak to the importance of preserving the memory of JAM. Just Above Midtown: Changing Spaces is on view until February 18, 2023.
Jane's Walk is an annual volunteer, community-led walking event inspired by journalist Jane Jacobs and organized by The Municipal Art Society. Every year, New Yorkers are invited to propose their favorite walks exploring a unique lens of New York City culture, nature, or history, and the winners are included as part of Jane's Walk, which is taking place this year from May 5-7. Elizabeth Goldstein, president of Municipal Art Society and Tom Devaney, senior director of Land Use and Planning at Municipal Art Society, join to tell us about their favorite New York City walks, how to submit your own walk, and take your calls.
For Valentines Day, dating & relationship coach Adelle Kelleher brings tips, tricks, and other advice for dating in the modern world, including navigating dating apps, communicating what you're looking for, and assessing whether a date is a good match for you.
Yes Valentine's Day is a day for love, but for some people, it's a day of heartbreak or loneliness. So to honor those who are brokenhearted this Valentine's Day, we'll be talking about the best breakup songs of all time with Switched On Pop co-host Charlie Harding and producer Reanna Cruz. Plus, we'll take your calls.
For over fifty years, artist Senga Nengudi has been creating with sculpture and performance using everyday materials. Born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles, she studied in Japan and eventually settled in New York City in the 70s, where she immersed herself in a rich community of artists, including Just Above Midtown. Although she's now retired, Nengudi also dedicated her life to arts education, serving as an educator at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in the Visual Arts and Performing Arts Department. Starting on Friday, Dia Beacon in Beacon, New York, is opening a retrospective dedicated to Nengudi's wide ranging artistic practice. Nengudi and curator Matilde Guidelli-Guidi join us to preview the exhibition.
Chocolate can help us feel warm, comforted and loved. For Valentines Day, we'll hear from local chocolatiers Rachel Kellner & Mark Libertini, owners of Aigner Chocolates, which has served up confections in Forest Hills, Queens, since 1930.
At 40, Alisha Fernandez Miranda took a break from her corporate career to pursue internships in fields she once dreamed about working in. She details the trials and tribulations of that experience in her new memoir, My What If Year. Alisha joins to talk about the book, and how she "found herself" at age 40. Plus, she takes questions and shares stories with listeners who also may have made mid-career changes.
Operatic baritone Will Liverman starred in the Met Opera’s first ever opera production by a Black composer, and this fall he’ll star in its second. In Chicago on Sunday, he wrapped performances of the opera, "The Factotum," which he co-wrote. This Wednesday, he returns to Lincoln Center for his solo recital debut, performing songs from his Grammy-nominated album, Dreams of a New Day. He previews the concert.
The new play from Obie-winning playwright Marcus Gardley uses the story of The Odyssey as inspiration for a new tale, following a Black soldier attempting to reunite with his family in modern-day Harlem. Gardley and actor Harriett D. Foy join us to discuss their production, "black odyssey," running at Classic Stage Company through March 26.
S. E. Hinton’s book The Outsiders was written in 1967. Francis Ford Coppella made it into a film in 1983. And because of its impact, there’s now a museum in Tulsa dedicated to the movie and stage adaptations underway at small theaters around the country. Journalist Patrick Sauer discusses the story of the novel, the film, and their legacies, and his recent Smithsonian Magazine article called, “S.E. Hinton Is Tired of Talking About ‘The Outsiders.’ No One Else Is.”
Bronx-based culinary collective Ghetto Gastro hopes their new book, "Black Power Kitchen", will be as influential as "The Joy of Cooking." Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao & Lester Walker bring their mix of culinary prowess and social justice to The Greene Space today to share some recipes from the book as well as discuss their brand new Audible Originals podcast, "In the Cut."
Excerpted from Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen by Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, Lester Walker, with Osayi Endolyn (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2022.
Chopped Stease
Add Caption Here(Excerpted from Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen by Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker, with Osayi Endolyn (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2022. Food photographs by Nayquan Shuler and at) Seems like we’ve been eating chopped cheese our whole lives. Our favorites were from delis like Hajji’s on 110th (also known as Blue Sky Deli). It’s a hood staple, one that until recent years, you’d find only Uptown.
For $4 or $5, any short-order bodega cook can style it how you like it, but the classic build is ground beef cooked down with onions and American cheese, then topped with tomatoes and shredded lettuce on a hero or roll. It’s a sandwich that’s been extensively rapped and written about, argued over, and widely consumed. Some make comparisons to other sandwiches, but we’re not doin that (this is not the time for Philly cheesesteak debates). Like a lot of foods that emerge from neighborhoods and cultures where many are systemically deprived of wealth, the chopped cheese is a blue-collar dish. It’s gonna fill you up, get you right. And like many iconic foods, especially those from Black and brown cultures, the chopped cheese is not without its social complexities.
As the class makeup of the BX and Uptown has shifted to attract richer, whiter populations in recent years, the chopped cheese found its way into the hands of folks who didn’t grow up on it like we did but rather often “discovered” the sandwich and, naturally, loved it. It wasn’t long before chopped cheeses appeared downtown and across the bridge in Brooklyn, at restaurants, not delis, and sometimes at more than triple the deli price (and on the wrong bread!).
In the United States, inexpensive food can often mean it’s actually unhealthy. A widespread lack of care for our environment, agricultural policies that subsidize certain commodities over fruits and vegetables, commercial rents that make running a restaurant in practice a real estate business—these all factor into a $4 beef sandwich that’s no long-term investment in your body. The cost to source antibiotic-free, sustainably farmed meat, organic produce for the fixins, and bread made from high-quality non-GMO wheat would make it unrealistic for most businesses to maintain the low retail tag. But study this: Here’s a class issue exacerbated by racism. Poor people get a sandwich they can afford that’s not nourishing, and wealthy people get offered a healthier, more expensive version that might not even resemble the real thing. Some of us Black folks looked up to see a product of our environment appear in news stories as if it just got invented, a relentless American refrain.
Our take on the sandwich that’s come to symbolize so much in our community is the Chopped Stease. At Ghetto Gastro, we aim to keep pushing the conversation, remixing, repurposing, subverting where we can. Stease is about that layered flavor, that BX energy. We have to big up where we’re from, and that means claiming the parts that helped shape us. No disrespect to the OG chopped cheese, but it’s only right we add our own stease. Respectfully.
Makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 hero rolls or French dinner rolls, sliced in half lengthwise3 tablespoons plant-based butter1 cup (125 g) cipollini onions, diced 1 pound (455 g) plant-based ground meat1 tablespoon flaky sea salt, plus more to taste1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper9 ounces (255 g) plant-based American cheese ½ cup (110 g) Aquafaba Aioli (page 290)1 cup (75 g) finely shredded iceberg lettuce1 heirloom tomato, sliced
PreparationIn a large nonstick pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. When it begins to smoke, add the rolls, cut-side down, and toast, gently pressing them against the pan, until the insides develop a golden brown hue and crisp up, about 1 minute. You might need to work in a few batches; don’t crowd the pan. As the rolls are toasted, remove them from the heat and set aside.
Add the plant-based butter to the same pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and sweat them until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the plant-based ground meat and season with the salt and pepper. Cook, using a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes, then layer the cheese onto the meat. Use the spatula to “chop” the cheese into the meat. Chop it! Stir to combine, then remove from the heat.
Take the bottom half of each sandwich roll and spread a layer of the aioli onto it, then add some lettuce. Load on the meat-and-cheese mix, then top with sliced tomato, plus a sprinkle of salt. Finish with the top half of each roll.
To serve it up deli-style (and for a less messy eating experience), wrap the sandwich in a sheet of parchment paper, then in a sheet of foil. Order up! Serve immediately.
Yo La Tengo joins our live radio broadcast in The Greene Space for an interview and performance to celebrate the release of their new album, This Stupid World.
Actor, comedian and podcast host Jordan Carlos stops by to chat about his podcast "Adulting" and about the sitcom writing classes he teaches.
Comedian and podcast host Marc Maron's first HBO comedy special, "Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark," premieres on 2/11.
Horror writer Stephen Graham Jones tackles indigenous identity through his terrifying novels. In last year's novel, My Heart is a Chainsaw, Jones tells the story of a woman named Jade whose community is being torn up by a new celebrity development... and by a slasher on the loose. This year, Jones publishes the sequel, which has Jade return to her town just as the convicted slasher escapes from prison to finish the job. Jones joins us to discuss his books, My Heart is a Chainsaw and Don't Fear the Reaper.
Adult film star Janessa Brazil is the most impersonated person in the world...for catfishing scams. Host Hannah Ajala travels the world in search of the real Janessa, while investigating several incidents of catfish victims who believed they were in relationships with her. She joins to discuss her reporting and the new CBC podcast, Love, Janessa.
The future of the arts and artificial intelligence is unclear. Already, platforms like ChatGPT have the ability to write poems and novels on command with various styles, and other programs can create paintings or images from scratch. How should we think about creativity and AI? And should a piece of art made by AI be considered on the same level as a human creation? Janelle Shane, researcher and author of the book, You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How AI Works and Why it’s Making the World a Weirder Place, joins to talk about the relationship between the Arts and AI, and takes your calls.
Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher star in a new rom-com about love, parenting and friendship. It's called, "Your Place or Mine," and its director Aline Brosh McKenna, who is also the creator of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and director of "The Devil Wears Prada," joins to discuss.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art, features nearly 100 landmark works investigating the gods in rich detail. This is the first exhibition of its kind in the United States in nearly a decade. The exhibition's curators Joanne Pillsbury, Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos and Laura Filloy Nadal, join us to discuss the show and the lifespan of Mayan gods. The exhibition is on display at The Met until April 2.
A new book spotlights Black artists across several mediums including photography, sculpture and painting. Aida Amoako, the author of, As We See It: Artists Redefining Black Identity, joins us to discuss what Blackness brings to the making and viewing of art.
For Black History Month, we are focusing on Black art, from artists working today, to Black art history. Author Zaria Ware's new book, Blk Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art, is a retelling of how Black models and artists were crucial in the development of Western artistic movements. But many never received recognition. Names have been lost to history, or stored away by Museums and collectors. As the art world reckons with racism and representation, this book traces how Black identity was exploited and subsequently erased from Western art history. Ware joins us to discuss.
Today we kick off our annual series, The Big Picture, which features interviews with Oscar nominees who work primarily behind the camera, with a conversation with nominee Carter Burwell. Burwell is a composer who has worked closely with director Martin McDonagh for years, and is nominated for scoring the film, "The Banshees of Inisherin." He joins us to discuss his work on that film, and his career more broadly.
"Murder in Big Horn," a new docuseries that premiered at Sundance, focuses on multiple cases of missing indigenous women in Big Horn County, Montana. In interviews with native leaders, families as well as law enforcement a tension between the two is palpable. Directors Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin join to discuss.
Women have suffered for centuries from the worst symptoms of menopause, which include hot flashes, depression, pain during sex, and insomnia. So why don't we have better solutions? Susan Dominus, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, joins us to discuss her new piece "Women Have Been Misled About Menopause," which examines how women have been denied potentially helpful menopause treatments for decades. She'll also take your calls on the subject.
As part of our 25th anniversary album series, Silver Liner Notes, we look at the legacy of Neutral Milk Hotel's seminal indie rock album, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. To discuss its legacy, we're joined by Lance Bangs and Rob Hatch-Miller, producer and executive producer of the documentary "The Elephant 6 Recording Co." about the collective from which the band emerged. Bangs was also a friend of the band and recorded a live album for them in 1997, which is included in the new box set, The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel, out February 24.
Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder joins us to discuss his latest book, Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O'Connell's Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People. The book tells the story of Dr. O'Connell and his work bringing healthcare to the homeless population of Boston. Dr. O'Connell will join us as well.
Booker Prize winning author Marlon James joins us to discuss his novel, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, our February Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. The fantasy novel set in a mystical world inspired by ancient African history has been compared to Game of Thrones. Click here to borrow your e-copy and to get free tickets to our February 24 event with James.
Comedian Ophira Eisenberg, whom you may know from NPR's Ask Me Another, joins us to discuss her new solo show, "Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars," running at Soho Playhouse through February 17.
With one week left to submit to the Public Song Project, David Berger, author and founding conductor of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, joins us to discuss his book, The Public Domain Song Anthology. The book features 348 popular songs, all of which are available in the public domain to be recorded and adapted for free!
The anthology is one of our suggested resources for Public Song Project submissions, which are due February 13. Send us a recording and you could be selected for an interview on the show.
Emmy award-winning director Sam Pollard's latest project is a two-part documentary about the life of the late great NBA player Bill Russell, who died last year at the age of 88. Russell was born in segregated Louisiana and went on to win eleven NBA championships and five MVP's for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 60s, all the while championing the cause for the Civil Rights Movement. Pollard is with us in studio to preview his film, "Bill Russell: Legend," which begins streaming on Netflix on February 8.
On the heels of last night's Grammy Awards, Pitchfork features editor Ryan Dombal recaps the winners, plus shares his list of new and rising musicians to watch THIS year.
A new exhibition at MoMA, in partnership with The Studio Museum, is dedicated to the photography of Ming Smith. Smith arrived in New York City in the early 1970s fresh out of Howard University with degrees in microbiology and chemistry, but instead decided to pursue her passion for taking photos on the streets. What followed was an extensive career, including becoming the first black woman to have her work acquired by MoMA. Projects: Ming Smith, examines the unique methods in which Smith approaches her photography, and runs through May 29. Ming Smith, alongside Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of The Studio Museum, and Oluremi C. Onabanjo, MoMA associate curator, join us to preview the exhibition, which opens tomorrow.
The Manhattan Vintage Show is happening today and tomorrow. Manhattan Vintage Show founder and Artist and Fleas co-owner Amy Abrams will give us a preview, plus discuss what to look for when thrifting, where to go in NYC, and how to care for your pre-loved finds.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 13, 2022] Maren Morris has dominated pop charts and been a member of the country supergroup The Highwomen. Pitchfork describes her latest solo album, Humble Quest, as "matter-of-factly masterful." Morris, who is nominated for three Grammy awards, joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2021] Country music legend Willie Nelson joins us to discuss his new book, Willie Nelson's Letters to America, a collection of messages, stories, and ruminations on America, family, music, and more. The 89-year-old received four nominations for the 65th annual Grammy awards.
TV writer and now novelist Kashana Cauley joins us to discuss her debut, The Survivalists, which tells the story of a Black lawyer who becomes involved with a group of doomsday conspiracy theorists living in Brooklyn.
[RE-AIR FROM JANUARY 21, 2022] Julius Eastman was a Black, queer composer and a fixture of downtown New York's music scene in the 1970s, who died in 1990 in relative obscurity. Beginning last year, the Los Angeles-based music collective Wild Up has attempted to honor Eastman's legacy by recording and releasing his work in a seven-part series. Members Christopher Rountree and Jiji join us to discuss the second volume, Joy Boy, for an All Of It Listening Party. TK Shelley Washington joining as well.
An exhibition at The Met investigates industrial slavery in the American South and the artistic work of African American potters. The show features approximately 50 ceramic objects from Old Edgefield District, South Carolina, a center of stoneware production in the decades before the Civil War. Curators Adrienne Spinozzi, Ethan Lasser and Jason Young join us to discuss the show, Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina which is on display through Sunday, Feb. 5.
We air highlights from the second half of our live Get Lit with All Of It event, featuring an interview and performances from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash. Cash was the musical guest for our event with Stacy Schiff, author of The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.
Watch it in full here. To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
Tony nominated playwright Bess Wohl is making her feature film directorial debut with "Baby Ruby," a thriller about a woman struggling with post-partum depression. The film stars Noémie Merlant and Kit Harrington and will be in theaters tomorrow. Wohl joins us to discuss.
We air highlights from our live Get Lit with All Of It event with Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff. She joined us at the SNFL Rooftop Event Center to discuss her new book The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, which argues that Adams was the most radical of our Founding Fathers. Schiff speaks with Alison and takes questions from our audience!
Missed the event? Watch it in full here. To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
An exhibit on the High Line pays tribute to the role Black newspapers have played in the U.S. It's artist, educator and curator Faheem Majeed's first public artwork in New York City, and he joins us to discuss Freedom's Stand.
Last week, New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra released her latest album, A Reckoning, a deeply self-reflective record with features from Pink Siifu and Erick The Architect. Kimbra joins us for a Listening Party, and will also be playing a show in New York at Webster Hall on February 16.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 27, 2022] Singer-songwriter Janis Ian released her self-titled debut album in 1967. Its single, "Society's Child," written by Ian when she was fourteen, would be one of her most lasting. In the next decade, she released the hit song, "At Seventeen." Now, she has said that her latest album, The Light at the End of the Line, will be her last. Ian joins us for a Listening Party, and we open the lines up for listeners to share their experiences with her music.
Finding the right spot for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner can be overwhelming and stressful. Luckily, Eater NY senior critic Robert Sietsema joins us to talk about his selections for the best Valentine's dinner spots in the city. Plus, we take your calls and suggestions!
Christopher Tin is a two-time Grammy-winning composer who is up for two more at this weekend's ceremony. The first is for Best Classical Compendium, for his piece, The Lost Birds. The second is in the brand-new category of Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. Tin is nominated for his work on the game, "Old World." Tin joins us to discuss both nominated projects.
To round out our hour on Titanic, we're joined by Luis Ferreiro, Director-CEO of Muselia, the group behind Titanic. The Exhibition which combines over 200 objects with life-size recreations to tell the story of the doomed ship and the people who sailed upon it.
James Cameron's smash hit film "Titanic" is being re-released in theaters with a new, 25th anniversary edition. The tragic love story between Jack and Rose launched the careers of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet into the stratosphere, and sparked the timeless debate-- was there room on the door? To celebrate 25 years of "Titanic" we're joined by Alissa Wilkinson, senior culture writer & critic at Vox and author of the piece "Titanic left an indelible mark on moviegoers’ hearts in 1997. I finally get why."
The parody musical "Titanique: Une Parodie Musicale" has amassed a bigger and bigger audience over the last few months, now playing an extended run at the Daryl Roth Theater. Created by Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, and Tye Blue, the show uses the music of Celine Dion (played by Mindelle) to help narrate the story of Jack (Rousouli) and Rose... as told by Dion, who claims she was there for the whole thing. Mindelle, Rousouli, and Blue join us to discuss the show, which is running through May 14th.
Last Friday, video was made public by the city of Memphis showing the beating that Tyre Nichols suffered at the hands of police, leading to his death. Since then, some people have refused to watch the videos to prioritize their mental health. We talk with WNYC’s Arun Venugopal about police brutality caught on camera and how it's covered in the media, plus we take your calls.
In honor of hip hop's 50th anniversary, a new Fotografiska exhibition showcases some of the most pivotal moments and faces of the movement. The show includes early-1970s South Bronx street photos, Nicki Minaj at a Brooklyn diner in 2008, De La Soul in front of The Apollo (1993), Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean on a Harlem rooftop working on the Fugees’ debut album (1993) and more. Curators Sally Berman and Sacha Jenkins join us to talk about the exhibition, Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious, running until May 21.
When New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned this month, she said it was because she didn't have "enough in the tank." Emily Nagoski, co-author ofBurnout: the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, speaks about how to handle burnout and takes listener calls.
In recent years, more people have decided to diversify their incomes, finding side hustles to compliment full-time or part-time jobs. Plus, the possibility of remote work has created a lot more opportunities. Eileen Scully, The Rising Tides founder/ CEO and business consultant, and Danny Jiminian, creative entrepreneur and attorney, join us to talk about how to get your business off the ground. We also take your calls.
In winter, the migrating songbirds may not be around yet, but the hot ducks are. All Of It producer and avid birder Kate Hinds talks about where to go and what to see.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 1, 2022] Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper has released the third installment of his Black Radio album series. Black Radio III features a deep roster of musicians, including Meshell Ndegeocello, Q-Tip, Jennifer Hudson, Yebba, Common, Ty Dolla Sign, Esperanza Spalding, Killer Mike, and H.E.R. Glasper joins us for a Listening Party.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON January 26, 2023] For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On the final day, we speak about Kennedy's run for president in 1980, his famous convention speeches in both 1980 and 2008, and his battle with brain cancer towards the end of his life.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON January 24, 2023] For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On day two, we speak about Kennedy's entrance into politics, his views on immigration and the war in Vietnam, and how he handled the assassinations of his brothers.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON January 25, 2023] For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On Day three, we speak about Kennedy's personal demons and controversies, including his excessive drinking, and the infamous Chappaquiddick incident which resulted in the death of Kennedy's acquaintance, Mary Jo Kopechne.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON January 23, 2023] For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On day one, we speak about the power of the Kennedy name in America, as well as Ted's childhood, education, and military service.
Dan Auerbach-fronted band The Arcs are out with the soul and psych rock-inspired sophomore album, Electrophonic Chronic, after an eight-year wait. The album features contributions from late Arcs and Black Keys bandmate Richard Swift. Auerbach and Leon Michels join for a release day Listening Party.
The Arcs will host a record release party featuring DJ sets by The Black Keys and El Michels Affair on Saturday at the Sultan Room.
This segment was hosted by Tiffany Hanssen
Long Island Rail Road trains are now coming to Grand Central Terminal. A new train lined called the Interborough Express is in the planning stages. And the MTA is piloting open strollers on buses... and people have feelings about it. WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen joins us with a transit update.
This segment was hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
The San Diego-based trio Thee Sacred Souls saw their popularity grow tremendously in 2022. The group is known for its lush Southern California soul, and in 2019, only after the first few club shows together, the band signed to Daptone Records. Since then, in August of 2022, the band released their debut self-titled album. Amidst a nationwide tour, all three members of the band, Josh Lane (vocals), Sal Samano (bass), and Alex Garcia (drums), join us in studio to talk about their sound, and listen to some songs from the album. Thee Sacred Souls also is performing in New York tomorrow at Brooklyn Steel.
This segment was hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
James Beard award-winning food journalist and resident chef for NPR’s Here and Now Kathy Gunst shares some soup recipes to get through the winter. We also take your calls!
This segment is hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On Day three, we speak about Kennedy's personal demons and controversies, including his excessive drinking, and the infamous Chappaquiddick incident which resulted in the death of Kennedy's acquaintance, Mary Jo Kopechne.
A new book tells the history of the Rikers Island jail from the perspective of the people who have worked and lived in and around the complex. Journalists Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau join us to discuss, Rikers: An Oral History.
Over the past month, George Santos, rookie Republican congressman for New York's third district, has been accused of various eyebrow raising lies about his background, like whether or not he is Jewish, if his mother was in a World Trade Center during 9/11, or if he really worked for Goldman Sachs, and that's just to name a few. He's also been accused of violating campaign finance law. Santos has faced calls to resign, but up until he now he has been relatively quiet. Brigid Bergin, senior reporter on the People and Power desk for WNYC/Gothamist who is covering this story, joins to catch us up on the latest of this scandal and the implications of Santos's alleged lies.
New York Times awards show columnist Kyle Buchanan joins to discuss the nominees for this year's Academy Awards as well as give us a sense of how award season is going so far.
Since we've launched the All Of It Public Song Project, we've been wondering: what makes a truly great cover song? What are the best covers songs of all time? Switched on Pop co-hosts Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan join with a list of their favorites, and listeners call in to share their takes.
Bestselling author and speaker Peggy Orenstein joins the show to discuss her new memoir, Unraveling, based on her attempt to create her own garment from start to finish. (Spoiler alert, it wasn't pretty.)
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On day two, we speak about Kennedy's entrance into politics, his views on immigration and the war in Vietnam, and how he handled the assassinations of his brothers.
While it's been cold and rainy, this winter has so fair been snowless in NYC. To see why and find out if we will get a snow day soon, we turn to John Homenuk, meteorologist, storm chaser and founder of NY Metro weather. We'll also take listener calls about whether you miss snow or not.
We discuss the ins and outs of mentorship with Massella Dukuly, head of Workplace Strategy + Innovation at Charter and the host of the Keeping Score podcast, and Tiffany Dufu, author and founder/ CEO of The Cru. Plus, we take your calls.
"The Last of Us" was a popular, post-apocalyptic video game before becoming the latest HBO series to hold the Sunday night slot. It tells the story of a man who agrees to smuggle a 14-year-old girl out of an intense quarantine zone. Writer and executive producer Craig Mazin joins us to discuss adapting a video game for television. "The Last of Us" airs on HBO on Sundays at 9 pm.
The CDC does not recognize the existence of chronic Lyme disease, and yet many Americans claim to suffer from it. The new documentary, "The Quiet Epidemic," explores the stories of those struggling with the aftermath of Lyme disease, and the doctors determined to get to the bottom of what might be happening. Directors Winslow Crane-Murdoch and Lindsay Keys join us to discuss the film, which will be screening with a Q&A tonight at 7 at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, NY.
For this month's installment of Full Bio, we speak with John A. Farrell, author of the new biography, Ted Kennedy: A Life, about the former Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate. On day one, we speak about the power of the Kennedy name in America, as well as Ted's childhood, education, and military service.
We honor the life of the late singer-songwriter David Crosby who joined All Of It in 2019 to discuss the documentary, David Crosby: Remember My Name. We talk about his legacy and air clips from the interview.
This weekend, Brooklyn-based choral group Choral Chameleon will perform a "rave style remix" concert featuring pop songs performed by a choral ensemble. Founder and Artistic Director Vince Peterson joins to discuss.
The new Broadway musical "Some Like It Hot" updates the original 1959 film and turns the show into a rollicking celebration of embracing your true self. Adrianna Hicks, who stars as Sugar Kane, and J. Harrison Ghee, who stars as Jerry/Daphne, join us to discuss the show, running now at the Shubert Theater.
Lunar New Year falls on this upcoming Sunday. Omnivore's Cookbook blog creator Maggie Zhu joins us to talk about recipes to celebrate the occasion from her cookbook, Chinese Homestyle.
Much has been made of Rick Rubin's efforts in the early days of hip-hop in 1980s New York. Alongside Russell Simmons, he co-created Def Jam, and shaped the early albums of artists like LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and Public Enemy. But ever since moving to California and founding American Recordings, he's worked with pretty much every musician you can imagine, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Tom Petty, and more, to the point that the legend around his creative process has grown and grown. Now, Rubin has written a new book, called The Creative Act: A Way of Being, with his thoughts on creativity, and how he unlocks creativity in the artists he works with. Rick Rubin joins to tell us more.
As we continue our celebration of Broadway Week, we talk to Bonnie Milligan and Alli Mauzey, who play sisters in the heartwarming musical "Kimberly Akimbo," which tells the story of a young woman with a rare condition which makes her appear much older than she is. Milligan and Mauzey play Kimberly's aunt and mom, respectively.
The Broadway musical "A Beautiful Noise" finds a present-day, post-retirement Neil Diamond in therapy, tackling the dark clouds that have followed him throughout his career. Broadway star Will Swenson plays then-Neil Diamond, in flashbacks and memories, performing the singer's greatest hits and always chasing the high of being onstage. Swenson joins us to discuss the show.
Jesse Eisenberg joins us to discuss his feature film directorial debut, "When You Finish Saving the World," which stars Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard as a mother and son with a complex and contentious relationship. The film premieres in theaters on Friday.
Late last year, ChatGPT, a new platform from the San Francisco-based company Open AI, received a lot of attention for its powerful algorithm. Users can input any question or task, and the algorithm could respond in seconds with results that stunned many. There are lots questions to ask about this technology and how it will shape our world in the years to come. Kevin Roose, technology columnist for the New York Times and host of the podcast, Hard Fork, tells us more about ChatGPT and what it means for our future.
Each year, the Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center hosts the New York Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF), presenting documentary, narrative, and short films from around the world that explore the Jewish experience. NYJFF director Aviva Weintraub joins us to talk about the slate they have planned for the 32nd annual festival running through Monday, January 23.
25 years ago, on January 27, the band then known as the Dixie Chicks released their major label debut, Wide Open Spaces. Author and music historian Marissa R. Moss joins us to discuss the legacy of the album and the pioneering trio for our 1998 album anniversaries series, Silver Liner Notes.
With over 500 restaurants participating in NYC Restaurant Week, it can be overwhelming to choose where to eat. Thankfully, Eater senior critic Robert Sietsema joins us to discuss his, "10 Tables Worth Booking for NYC Restaurant Week," and take calls from listeners.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 18, 2022] Before his untimely death, Jean-Michel Basquiat fruitfully collaborated with Andy Warhol, an artist many considered to be out of fashion by the 1980s. The new play, "The Collaboration." explores the complicated relationship between these two polar-opposite geniuses, with Paul Bettany playing Warhol and Jeremy Pope playing Basquiat. The actors join us to discuss. "The Collaboration" is running at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre through February 11.
Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week and 80% of the offerings are on demand and accessible to those of us not in Utah. Director of programming Kim Yutani joins to share some of the festival's highlights. Sundance Film Festival runs through January 29.
Finnish-Ukrainian conductor Dalia Stasevska has become one of the fastest rising stars in the classical world, and she'll be leading the New York Philharmonic in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto as well as the world-premiere performance of Wang Lu's new composition "Surge." Stasevska joins us to discuss the performances, her career, and her activism surrounding the war in Ukraine. The Philharmonic will be playing from January 20-22
Broadway Week kicks off today, meaning you can score tickets to see two shows for the price of one. Jackson McHenry, senior writer for Vulture, tells us what shows you can see this month as well as preview the rest of New York theater in 2023.
Bestselling author and PEN/Faulkner Award finalist Matthew Salesses joins to discuss his new book, The Sense of Wonder. A fictionalized story centering around the first Asian American basketball player in the NBA and a k-drama producer, the story weaves together complex multi-layered narratives exploring love, racism, and the media. Matthew Salesses will be in conversation with author Kirsten Chen at Book Are Magic tonight. You can purchase tickets here .
The new short documentary short, "38 at the Garden," chronicles the story of groundbreaking NBA Knicks star Jeremy Lin, who made waves around the world with "Linsanity" when he dominated during the 2011-2012 season. Director Frank Chi joins us to discuss, alongside Jeremy Lin himself."38 at the Garden" is streaming now on HBO Max and has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination.
Is your resolution this year to declutter and organize your life? If so, Matt Paxton is your man. He's a downsizing and decluttering expert and author of the book, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff. Paxton joins to share his tips and take listener calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 21, 2019] Lynda Blackmon Lowery joins us to discuss her book, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March, which has been adapted into a play of the same name. The book and play detail what it was like to be the youngest person to participate in the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 30, 2022] We share the third part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we learn more about Constance Baker Motley's legal career, as well as her entrance into politics, which would lead her to become a New York State Senator and Manhattan Borough President. Historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin, author of, Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality, joins us again.
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 6, 2022] Rev. Al Sharpton has spent his life saying things people did not want to hear. The new documentary "Loudmouth" chronicles his path from a teenage preacher to a racial justice firebrand on the streets of 1980s New York to becoming a presidential adviser and media elder statesman. Sharpton and director Josh Alexander joins us to discuss. "Loudmouth" closed out last year's Tribeca Film Festival, and is now streaming on Amazon and Apple TV.
[REBROADCAST FROM Jan 18, 2021 & Jan 17, 2020] NPR music critic and correspondent Ann Powers brings her rundown of music for racial justice, from the Civil Rights Movement, to today. Then, WNYC archivist Andy Lanset presents some remarks Dr. King made in New York City, following his acceptance of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 22, 2022 and Jan 14, 2021] J. Edgar Hoover biographer Beverly Gage's book is calledG-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. She explains the infamous FBI director's conflation of the civil rights movement with communist espionage. Then, award-winning director Sam Pollard talks about his film, MLK/FBI, and some of the documents he was able to obtain that shed light on the Bureau's interest in King's movement.
Local author Bushra Rehman's latest book, Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion, follows Razia, a Pakistani-American girl from Corona, Queens, who's rebellious nature with her friends leads to a growing rift between her and her family. When she is accepted to Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, she meets a girl named Angela, and she begins to feel an attraction that was once unfamiliar, potentially making her relationship with her family and community more complicated. Rehman joins us to discuss the novel.
Fresh off of releasing her memoir last fall, Maybe We'll Make It, musician Margo Price has released her fourth studio album, Strays. She also announced a nationwide tour of the album, and will play in New York at Webster Hall on March 4. Price joins us for a release day Listening Party.
National Bagel Day is this Sunday, and we've got CEO and founder of Bagelfest Sam Silverman here to talk all things bagels and preview the first-ever Bagelfest Winter Games. We will also take your calls.
In 2021, comedian Sam Morrison lost his partner to COVID-19. From that grief emerged his new comedy show, "Sugar Daddy," which explores that tragic loss, his recent Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis, and more. Morrison joins us to discuss the show, which runs at the SoHo Playhouse through February 17th.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Between Riverside and Crazy," is now on Broadway, starring Stephen McKinley Henderson as ex-cop Walter "Pops" Washington, and Common as his son Junior, who is recently on parole from prison. The play follows the father and son as they attempt to hold on to their rent stabilized apartment on Riverside Drive. Playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, Henderson, and Common join us to discuss the show, which plays at Hayes Theater through February 12.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2022] In the late 1950s and 1960s, the photographer Kwame Brathwaite, born in Brooklyn to a Caribbean American family, used his work to push for social change. Along with his brother, he founded the African Jazz-Art Society & Studios, an artist collective in Harlem and the Bronx, and also is thought of one of the creators of the phrase, “Black Is Beautiful.” A new exhibition at the New York Historical Society, called, Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite, originally organized by Aperture, displays his photography and behind the scenes images of his involvement in the artistic communities around Harlem. Kwame S. Brathwaite, the artist's son and archive director of The Kwame Brathwaite Archive, and Marilyn Kushner, curator and head of the Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections at the New-York Historical Society, join us to discuss the show, which is on display until January 15.
The latest installment of the "Knives Out" series follows a suspicious group of celebrities and thinkers accused of a murder as they gather at the house of tech giant Miles Bron. Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) arrives on the scene to investigate. Writer and director Rian Johnson joins us to discuss, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," and whether or not Muppets will be in the next film.
Harpist Brandee Younger was named a Rising Star in DownBeat's 2020 critics poll, and she's played on albums from Makaya McCraven, Terri Lyne Carrington, Alessia Cara, John Legend, and Common. She's part of this year's NYC Winter Jazzfest line-up with performances at The Opera House on Saturday 1/14 and (le) Poisson Rouge on Monday 1/16. She joins us to preview the shows and discuss her career, and shares a special performance.
Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is up for a Grammy for his recent spoken-word album, Hiding In Plain View. He also stars in the upcoming series, "Accused," on Fox. He joins us to discuss his current projects.
Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick stars in the new film, "Alice, Darling," as a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. The Guardian calls it "a career-best performance." Kendrick joins us. "Alice, Darling" is in AMC theaters on January 20.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 3, 2022] The NAACP Image award-winning slam poet J. Ivy is back with his sixth album, The Poet Who Sat By The Door, with his spoken word featured under music featuring John Legend, PJ Morton, Musiq Soulchild, BJ the Chicago Kid, and more. Ivy is widely known for his appearances on the "HBO Def Poetry" series, as well as his inclusion on Kanye West's The College Dropout (Ivy also was a lead writer on the recent Netflix documentary series, "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye West Trilogy"). J. Ivy joins us for a Listening Party for the album which has been nominated for a Grammy award.
Author Paul Auster has personal experience with gun violence: his grandmother shot and killed his grandfather when Auster's father was young. In his latest book, Bloodbath Nation, Auster traces America's long and tragic history with gun violence. The book also features photographs from Spencer Ostrander, who has photographed the sites of over thirty mass shootings. Auster and Ostrander join us to discuss.
Singer Rachael Price and guitarist/vocalist Vilray return as Rachael & Vilray with their second album of songs inspired by early jazz music. They join us live in studio to perform songs from the new album, titled I Love a Love Song!
The opening song was re-recorded due to a technical error during the live broadcast.
A recent trend report from real estate site StreetEasy showed the top searches from people house hunting in NYC and the big winner was the borough of Queens. StreetEasy economist Kenny Lee joins to share his reporting about what Queens neighborhoods are buzzing and we take listener calls on why they love NYC's most diverse borough.
The Public Theater's "Under The Radar" Festival is underway from Jan. 4 – 22. Festival director Mark Russell discusses the performances being featured and how the event is curated, and performing artist Migguel Anggelo previews his "outrageously queer concert experience," 'LatinXoXo'.
This year, maybe one of your resolutions is to eat healthier or add more plant-based foods to your diet. Or maybe you're a vegetarian looking for some recipes to shake up your menu. Or maybe you're trying to move beyond high carb meals. Cook and food blogger Vasudha Viswanath has you covered in her new cookbook, The Vegetarian Reset. She joins to discuss and take listener calls.
Saag Lasagna Recipe from The Vegetarian Reset
Here I replace the traditional meat sauce with a glorious spinach gravy that I typically use for saag paneer, and use ricotta for simplicity instead of the béchamel. This is a rich, unique dish that will rightly take center stage at every dinner party. In the photo the recipe was doubled and baked in a 9-x-13in baking dish, which is great for a crowd.
Ingredients
2–3 medium zucchini (1 lb/450g)
1½ tsp salt, divided, plus more forsprinkling zucchini
1 Tbsp ghee, or butter
1 tsp cumin seeds
1½ cups/240g diced onion
1 Indian green chile, jalapeño pepper, or Thai chile, chopped
1 Tbsp grated ginger
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 cup/240ml water
1 lb/450g fresh spinach, if frozen thawed
1 tsp garam masala
15 oz/425g whole-milk ricotta
½ tsp cracked black pepper
2 oz/56g grated low-moisture mozzarella
Directions
Step 1. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/16 in/1.5-mm-thick slices using a mandoline slicer or knife. (Be very careful while using a mandoline; always use cut-resistant gloves.) Place the zucchini in a colander over a bowl, sprinkle it lightly with salt, and set aside for 15–20 minutes to draw out the moisture as you make the saag.
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Heat the ghee in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the cumin seeds and wait until they are aromatic, then add the onions. Increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized.
Step 3. Lower the heat to medium, add the green chile, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Mix in the spinach gradually and cook until it just wilts. Add the garam masala and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well. Turn off the stove and use an immersion blender to blend the spinach mixture until smooth.
Step 4. Mix the ricotta, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and the pepper well in a bowl and set aside. Pat the zucchini slices dry with paper towels.
Step 5. To assemble, in an 8-x-8-x-1 1/2 in/20-x-20-x-4-cm baking pan or casserole dish, layer one-third of the spinach saag, one-third of the zucchini slices, and half the ricotta. Repeat. Top the last layer
of ricotta with the remaining spinach saag and zucchini slices, and sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
Step 6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden brown in spots. Serve hot.
Cooking Notes
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Defrost in the microwave.
Reprinted with permission from THE VEGETARIAN RESET by Vasudha Viswanath, The Collective Book Studio, January 2023.
The celebrated novel, Women Talking, by Miriam Toews, follows an isolated community of Mennonite women who must decide what to do after learning they had been suffering sexual attacks by men within the commune. Writer and director Sarah Polley joins us to discuss adapting the novel for the big screen. We are also joined by actor Jessie Buckley, who stars in the film as Mariche, a woman skeptical that leaving the community is the right thing to do.
"Women Talking" is in select theaters now, and will expand to more theaters on January 20th.
Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins to preview what to expect from television and the streaming world in 2023. We talk the second season of "Yellowjackets," a new show starring Natasha Lyonne, and of course, season four of "Succession." Plus, we take your calls.
The author of What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat returns with another book taking aim at pervasive myths and biases about fat people. Aubrey Gordon joins to discuss, "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2019] Miriam Toews joins us to discuss her novel, Women Talking. The book tells the story of women in a Mennonite community who thought that they and other girls and women were being violated in the night by demons coming to punish them for their sins, but eventually learn that they were in fact drugged and attacked by a group of men from their own community. It is now a film from director Sarah Polley.
Sitting members of Congress plotting to overthrow the government. A violent pro-Nazi group working to destroy democracy. The podcast, Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra, reports a little-known story about an ultra-right movement in the United States in the early 1940s. Michael Yarvitz, co-executive producer, and Rachel Maddow, host and co-executive producer, join us on the anniversary of January 6 to discuss the podcast.
Ceiling shattering journalist Barbara Walters died December 30 at the age of 93. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins to talk about her impact and legacy.
This week, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, was laid to rest in Santos, Brazil, overlooking the Vila Belmiro stadium where he scored so many of his 1,283 goals. The only player to win three Men's World Cups, Pelé is considered to be the best to ever play the global game. Over 200,000 people descended on Santos to pay respects to the icon this week, and ESPN senior writer Sam Borden was in Brazil for the event. He detailed his experience in a piece for ESPN titled, "Pelé finally comes home, after a lifetime of belonging to the world." Borden is with us to commemorate Pelé and take your calls.
A trailblazing designer and businesswoman, Vivienne Westwood, passed away at the end of 2022. New York Times fashion editor Vanessa Friedman joins to remember the woman best known for bringing the punk rock aesthetic to high fashion.
New year, new season for podcasts! Vulture's podcast critic Nick Quah joins to discuss his picks for the best podcasts to listen to in 2023.
Many New Yorkers have read (or plan to read) The Power Broker, the Pulitzer Prize winning biography of Robert Moses from Robert Caro. But a key force behind that book, and the rest of Caro's biographies, is his editor, Robert Gottlieb. The new documentary "Turn Every Page-The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb" explores their 50 year working relationship and friendship. Director Lizzie Gottlieb, daughter of Robert Gottlieb, joins us to discuss the film, which is in theaters now.
We've got a whole new year of great reads ahead of us! Maris Kreizman, host of The Maris Review podcast, and Glory Edim, founder of the Well-Read Black Girl account and podcast, join us to share their most anticipated reads of 2023. Plus, we take calls from listeners about what's on their TBR pile this year.
For decades, the MTA has been installing public art in subway and rail stations, commissioning works from artists like Yayoi Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, and Nick Cave. The director of MTA's Arts & Design, Sandra Bloodworth, joins us to discuss the program -- and take your calls about your favorite piece of subway art.
An exhibition on view now at the Guggenheim surveys the work of Chicago artist Nick Cave, who you may recognize from his mosaic installations scattered around the New York City subway. Nick Cave: Forothermore, displays Cave's sculptures, video projects, textiles, and also early work of the artist. Cave, alongside Naomi Beckwith, the Guggenheim's deputy director and lead curator, join us to discuss the exhibition, which is on view until April 10.
We're kicking off our 2023 Get Lit season with the latest from Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams. Schiff joins us for a preview conversation to discuss the book ahead of our January 31 Get Lit event with musical guest Rosanne Cash. Grab your free tickets now!
The week between Christmas and New Year's is a great time catch up on all the movies and television you've been meaning to watch. So, we want to know, what did you watch over the holidays? Joining us to take your calls and give some of her own recommendations is Kathryn VanArendonk, TV critic for Vulture.
New year, new places to see. Nitya Chambers, Lonely Planet's executive editor, stops by to talk about the platform's guide to the thirty best places to travel to this year. Plus, we take your calls to see what's on your list.
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[REBROADCAST FROM November 22, 2022] "Welcome to Chippendales," a new series streaming on Hulu today tells the story of the all-male revue brand, and its unlikely founder, Steve Banerjee. Actor Kumail Nanjiani plays Banerjee in the series and joins to discuss.
On January 1, a new cohort of works entered the public domain, including Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, the films "Metropolis" and "The Jazz Singer," and the songs “Ol’ Man River“ and “(I Scream You Scream, We All Scream for) Ice Cream.“ Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, highlights some of the newly public works and explains the meaning of the public domain.
The New York Times declared that one of the 10 best books of 2022 is the latest from Barbara Kingsolver, titled Demon Copperhead. It's a retelling of David Copperfield, set in 1990s Appalachia, following a young boy growing up in foster care. Kingsolver joins us to discuss, kicking off our book coverage in 2023.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 17, 2022] Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock joins us to discuss his new memoir, A Way Out of No Way: A Memoir of Truth, Transformation and the New American Story. The book chronicles his childhood in Savannah, his time as a senior pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the runoff election that earned him and Senator Jon Ossoff seats in the Senate, officially handing control of the body over to the Democratic Party.
We all know the phrase "New Year, new me." Resolutions are a big part of the New Year celebrations, but there's a lot of pressure associated with making them, and also living up to them. Chris Duffy, host of the Ted podcast, How To Be a Better Human, which has just launched its third season, gives us some advice for making practical New Year's resolutions and takes listener calls.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Sep 12, 2022] Pioneering musician Santigold is out with her fourth studio album, "Spirituals." She joined us for a Listening Party.
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[REBROADCAST FROM Aug 15, 2022] The legendary New York band Blondie is back with a comprehensive box set, Blondie: Against All Odds 1974-1982. Longtime drummer Clem Burke joins to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 19, 2022] Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Abi Morgan was relieved when her husband woke up from a long coma, following a harrowing experience with a mysterious illness. But that relief was short-lived when she learned that her husband thought that she was a stranger posing as his wife. Morgan tells her family's story, and their journey to recovery, in her book This Is Not a Pity Memoir.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 26, 2022] Jemele Hill is one of the most respected voices in sports journalism. Her career changed when, in 2017, President Trump tweeted at Hill criticizing her and ESPN for the network's ratings. Soon after, Hill left ESPN. Now, she has written a memoir, Uphill, about her life before the recognition. The book touches on her early years growing up in Detroit, why she started writing, and how she broke into the sports media industry. Jemele Hill shares her story.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 15, 2022] The legendary comedian Steve Martin has teamed up again with cartoonist Harry Bliss on a graphic memoir called Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions. They discuss the book, and the art of humor.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 2, 2022] Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has a new book out, titled, A History of the World (in Dingbats). The book uses text and original drawings to explore modern life. Byrne joined us to talk about it.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 13, 2022] From the outside, Jenette McCurdy was living the life other young actors could only dream of. Cast as Sam in the very successful Nickelodeon show "iCarly," and later the spinoff series alongside Ariana Grande "Sam & Cat," McCurdy was a hero to a generation of kids. But behind the scenes, Jenette was coping with disordered eating, mental health issues, and her abusive mother who took her income, and insisted on monitoring her diaries, her emails, and her weight. After her mother's death, McCurdy was able to take a step back from acting, and really examine the toll child stardom took on her life. McCurdy joins us to discuss all of this in her new memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 26, 2022] When Hua Hsu was an undergrad at Berkeley, to his surprise and amusement, he developed a friendship with a classmate named Ken, who in some ways was Hsu's opposite. But when tragedy strikes, Hsu has to grapple with loss, grief and coming of age all at the same time. Hsu joins to discuss his memoir, Stay True, which Kirkus calls "masterfully structured and exquisitely written."
[REBROADCAST FROM August 31, 2022] Michael K. Williams was in the process of writing his memoir when he passed away unexpectedly in 2021. The book, called Scenes From My Life, details his memories of life growing up in East Flatbush, his starring role as Omar in "The Wire," and his struggles with addiction. Jon Sternfeld, co-writer of the book, and Dominic Dupont, Williams's nephew who is also the program director for his uncle's foundation Making Kids Win, join us to discuss the memoir, and the legacy of Michael K. Williams.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2022] NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, and Lamar Jackson are all-star quarterbacks dominating in a position once rarely held by Black men. As the NFL season kicks off, we hear from Jason Reid, senior NFL reporter for ESPN's Andscape, and author of the book, The Rise of the Black Quarterback: What it Means for America.
[REBROADCAST FROM August 30, 2022] Pickleball is sweeping the courts of America. With an estimated 4.8 million Americans now playing the sport, Rachel Simon, author of Pickleball for All: Everything but the "Kitchen" Sink, takes listener calls from Pickleball players and fans alike, and explains the history and basics of the sport.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 24, 2022] The 1999 World Cup-winning U.S Women's soccer team has been foundational for millions of girls playing soccer in the 21st century, and for the growth of the sport's popularity in the United States. Briana Scurry was the goalie for this team, and she was also the first black and openly gay woman to ever represent her country on the soccer field. Now, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Pride month, Scurry has written a new memoir, My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey Of a World-Champion Goalkeeper. She joins us to discuss her story.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 20TH, 2022] Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren stars in the new film, "The Duke," a true story about a heist of a precious painting by an elderly man in London. She's with us to discuss her role in the film as well as what's next in her career.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2022] Actor David Oyelowo joins us to discuss his latest role in the HBO Max miniseries, "The Girl Before," which tells the story of a woman who falls for a mysterious architect (Oyelowo) and becomes suspicious of him when she learns another woman has died in his house. Oyelowo will also tell us a bit about his upcoming projects, and his directorial debut, 2020's "The Water Man."
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 18TH, 2022] In the summer of 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was brutally murdered while visiting his cousins in Mississippi for allegedly offending a white woman. A new film, "Till," focuses on his mother Mamie Till-Mobley's dogged pursuit for justice for her son and for the country to reckon with its racism. Director Chinonye Chukwu joins to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2022] Creators of the hit shows "The Good Wife" and its spinoff "The Good Fight" Robert & Michelle King join to speak on the final season of "The Good Fight" and share their thoughts on the future of television.
[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 11TH, 2022] “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” is a quirky, charming new film based on a series of YouTube shorts about a talking shell in search of his long-lost family. We speak to its director, Dean Fleischer Camp, and Jenny Slate, who is the voice of Marcel.
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[REBROADCAST FROM October 25, 2022] The Broadway revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' "Topdog/Underdog" stars Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as brothers Lincoln and Booth, engaged in constant conflict with each other and perform a strange and disturbing reenactment of Lincoln's assassination. The New York Times calls the revival "hilarious, harrowing, and superbly acted." Parks, Hawkins, and Abdul-Mateen II join us to discuss the show, running now at Golden Theatre through January 15.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 18, 2022] An exhibition at The Brooklyn Museum celebrates the life and work of Nellie Mae Rowe, a Black female artist who created while living in the Jim Crow American South. Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, displays Rowe's drawings, sculptures, and paintings, and tells the story of how she made art in a dangerous period for Black people in the South. Co-curators Catherine Morris and Jenée-Daria Strand are with us to talk about the life of Nellie Mae Rowe, and why her art is important to engage with. The show runs through January 1.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 15, 2022] As a photographer, David LaChapelle's images have defined pop culture since the 90's, whether through the classic image of Tupac in a bathtub, the official album cover for Travis Scott's Astroworld, or photos of models such as Amanda Lepore and Angelina Jolie. While he is known for his iconic celebrity portraits, his art also makes social commentary on capitalism and celebrity, sometimes described as "kitsch pop surrealism." The photographer's largest retrospective ever is now on view in a museum-wide exhibition at Fotografiska New York. LaChapelle joins us alongside Amanda Hajjar, founding director of exhibitions for Fotografiska, to discuss the show. The exhibition ends January 15.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 23, 2022] If you love theater, you've likely seen a set designed by Tony Award-winner Beowulf Boritt, from "Come From Away" to "Flying Over Sunset" to "Merry Wives" to "POTUS." Now he's drawn back the curtain on his process, and the importance of set design, in his new book, Transforming Space Over Time: Set Design and Visual Storytelling with Broadway's Legendary Directors. Boritt joins to reflect on his career, and his collaboration with directors like James Lapine, Kenny Leon, Hal Prince, Susan Stroman, Jerry Zaks, and Stephen Sondheim.
You can currently see Boritt's work onstage in "The Piano Lesson" (through January 29), "Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool" (through January 15), and "Ohio State Murders" (through late February).
Mecca: A Conversation with Stephen SondheimSetting: Stephen Sondheim’s Turtle Bay town house: the holiest of holies for several generations of theater artists. We’re in a ground-floor living room, sprawling and cluttered, spreading from a small front entrance foyer through the main chamber to a back conservatory that opens into a community garden. The room’s salient visual feature is Steve’s collection of antique puzzles, displayed in frames and vitrines and arrayed on tables. Beowulf Boritt: I’m sure you hear this from a lot of people, but your shows, more than any others, are what convinced me to pursue theater. I grew up thinking musicals were frilly and silly, but when I started being exposed to your shows—first Sunday, then Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd—I thought, This is what I want to do.Stephen Sondheim: So you’re blaming me?BB: Just placing blame where it’s due, Steve! I asked various directors, “What productions made a strong impression on you when you were young?” Both James [Lapine] and Susan Stroman credited Sweeney Todd and its design as the show that made them think, This is what theater can be.Of course, Hal directed it, and the set was famously a real, and enormous, Victorian factory reassembled onstage by Eugene Lee. But that set isn’t inherent in the writing; in fact, the action is never literally in a factory. When you were developing the show with Hugh Wheeler, it wasn’t with a factory setting in mind, was it? SS: No, no. That came afterward. That was Hal’s idea. I don’t know how he came to it. For me, Sweeney Todd is not really a story of how the Industrial Revolution manufactured vengeful Sweeney Todds. That had nothing to do with what I wrote at all—though I did ultimately put one line in the lyrics about machines, to make Hal happy.I wanted to do it as a small, scary show. I told Hal that if we were going to do it at a big theater, I’d like to drape the entire place in black, have gaslit lampposts all around, and have the cast all around,too: on top of you, beside you, in the aisles, and so on. I wanted the whole theater to look like the inside of a coffin. I wanted an organ and an organist onstage for that opening prelude—a loud organsound to start the show. BB: You said you have no part in designing the show, but that’s a very clear visual image you just described—your initial thoughts about it.SS: I have no visual imagination to say, “The costumes should be red.” But of course I have some ideas about staging the numbers. The director can throw them out, but I do go on record with what I am thinking.BB: I’m going to rewind to early in your career, to one of my favorite musicals and one I have not yet hada chance to design. Did you have any visuals in mind as you wrote West Side Story with Arthur Laurents and Leonard Bernstein?SS: Where is Puerto Rico? No, I don’t think I had anything in mind, but I’ll tell you an anecdote, one of those things that one never forgets. Oliver Smith, who designed it, wanted to show us the model of the setso we went out to his house in Brooklyn.He showed it to us and there was concern over the scene with the highway bridge, for the rumble at the end of the first act. Jerry Robbins—or maybe it was Lenny or Arthur—turned to me and said, “What do you think?” I was twenty-five years old! “I agree,” I said. “It just doesn’t seem quite right.” Oliver turned on me and said, “Who cares what you think? You don’t know anything about the theater!” He was really ugly. He was upset that they didn’t like it, but he couldn’t lash out at Jerry, Lenny, or Arthur, so—BB: And you were the new guy.SS: Yes. You know , I understand why he did it. BB: Did you ever work with him again?SS: No.BB: When you’re the new kid, and an old hand lashes out at you, it’s amazing how much it stings. You remember it forever. On my first Broadway show, Spelling Bee, that happened to me. Someone involved in the show, not James, really went after me because I was the new kid. To be honest, I had probably donesomething stupid—but it was unpleasant, and I will never forget it.BB: Last question, and it isn’t really a question. I’m going to shorten the quote, but you’ve said, “Lyric writing has to exist in time. You have to lay the sentences out so there’s enough air for the ear to take them in. There’s music, there’s costumes, there’s lighting. There’s a lot of things to listen to and look at. And therefore, the lyric must be in that sense simple.”SS: The experience of a musical is so rich that it’s like you’re getting two kinds of dessert. You’re getting the pecan cake and the caramel ice cream, so you don’t want to overdo it with either one.SS: All art is about economy of means. It’s about finding the part that is necessary and getting rid of the unnecessary. That’s the hard part, but once you know it, if you’re ruthless, you’ll get rid of the extra and keep the great. In general, in art, less is more. Although you must remember, there is also Tolstoy!
[REBROADCAST FROM April 13, 2022] Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure features over 200 objects, most of which have never been shown to the public. Curated by Jean-Michel's sisters, Lisane and Jeanine Basquiat, the show offers a multidimensional portrait of Jean-Michel's life and work. Lisane and Jeanine Basquiat join us to discuss their brother's art, and the show, which is on view now through January 1.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2022] For the first time ever on a Broadway stage, the Loman family of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" are being played by Black actors. Wendell Pierce, who stars as Willy Loman, and Sharon D. Clarke, who stars as Linda Loman, join us to discuss this interpretation of the classic play, which is running now at the Hudson Theater, through January 15.
For this month's Full Bio, we discussed the life of J. Edgar Hoover with biographer Beverly Gage. She is the author of the new book G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century.
Part 1: Hoover's early life and the important connections he made in college.
Part 2: How Hoover came to lead the FBI, and the questions surrounding his sexuality. [Starts at 20:48]
Part 3: Hoover's obsessions with communism, MLK, and the Kennedys. [Starts at 1:05:03]
Part 4: Hoover's relationship with Nixon and the final years of his life. [Starts at 1:34:22]
The beloved Roald Dahl novel was turned into a beloved movie... and then a beloved musical... and now a soon-to-be-beloved movie musical! Director Matthew Warchus, who directed the stage version of the show as well as this new film, joins us to discuss "Roald Dahl'sMatilda the Musical," premiering on Netflix on Christmas Day.
For this month's Full Bio, we're discussing the life of J. Edgar Hoover with biographer Beverly Gage. She is the author of the new book G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century. Today we discuss Hoover's relationship with Nixon and the final years of his life.
As the holidays approach and schools close for the winter break, all week we are joined by authors of recently released children's books. The latest from NAACP Image Award nominated children's book author Janet Costa Bates is called, Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend, which tells the story of a Cape Verdean-American girl named Rica, who really wants a pet, but needs to convince her parents. Janet Costa Bates joins us to talk about the new book and do a special reading!
As the holidays approach and schools close for the winter break, all week we are joined by authors of recently released children's books. Today, we speak with author Bobbito Garcia, a born and raised New Yorker, hip-hop radio host, filmmaker, and pickup basketball enthusiast. His book is called Aim High, Little Giant, Aim High!, which tells the story of 9 year old Taína, a Brooklyn kid who starts practicing basketball, and learns some valuable lessons along the way.
The warmer seasons aren't the only time to get out in the yard or apartment garden and care for your plants. Winter is an important season for plant care, too. Jessica Walliser, horticulturalist and author of Container Gardening Complete, and Joel Flagler, professor at the Rutgers University School of Environmental & Biological Sciences and Rutgers agricultural extension agent for Bergen County, join us to take your calls and give advice on the best methods for helping your plants thrive in Winter, and how to prepare for Spring.
A new play stars Audra McDonald as a famous writer who decides to investigate what really happened at her alma mater when she was a student there. McDonald and director Kenny Leon join us to discuss "Ohio State Murders," running at the James Earl Jones Theater through February 12th.
For this month's Full Bio, we're discussing the life of J. Edgar Hoover with biographer Beverly Gage. She is the author of the new book G-Man:J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century.Today we discuss Hoover's obsessions with communism, MLK, and the Kennedys.
As we reach the end of one year and look forward to another, a lot of fuss is made about making resolutions. But what about making time to reflect? So much can happen in a year, personally and professionally, and it can be helpful to look back in order to grow. Chris Duffy, comedian and host of the TED podcast, How To Be A Better Human, joins to help us think about reflecting on the year we've all lived and take your calls on how you are reflecting on your 2022.
For this month's Full Bio, we're discussing the life of J. Edgar Hoover with biographer Beverly Gage. She is the author of the new book G-Man:J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century.Today we discuss how Hoover came to lead the FBI, and the questions surrounding his sexuality.
A new exhibition at MoMA PS1 commemorates the 2021-22 artists in residence at The Studio Museum in Harlem. It's Time For Me To Go: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2021–22, features the work of three artists: Cameron Granger, Jacob Mason-Macklin, and Qualeasha Wood. All three join us to reflect on their year of work. It's Time For Me To Go: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2021–22 is on view until February 27.
Before his passing, French designer Thierry Mugler received acclaim for his interpretation of chic, modern and haute couture. Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Kim Kardashian have all worn some of his classic gowns. Brooklyn Museum's new exhibition, Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, is the first retrospective of the designer. Exhibition curators Thierry-Maxime Loriot and Matthew Yokobosky join us to talk about the show, now on display through May 7.
So, you've left things a little late this year, and now you're scrambling to buy some presents. Not to fear! Maxine Builder, an editor at The Strategist, joins us to give some ideas for last-minute gifts. Plus, we take your calls on some of the best last-minute gifts you've given or received.
As the holidays approach and schools close for the winter break, all week we are joined by authors of recently released children's books. Today, we speak with author Jason Chin, whose latest children's bookThe Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey, is a science book about the smallest organisms in our universe and understanding all the cool things that make up the human body.
For this month's Full Bio, we're discussing the life of J. Edgar Hoover with biographer Beverly Gage. She is the author of the new book G-Man:J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century.Today we discuss Hoover's early life and the important connections he made in college.
The holiday season means schools go on break, and most kids will be at home for an extended period of time. The time off means a greater need for child care, but right now, child care and day care services are unaffordable for up to sixty percent of American families. As part of our ongoing series on caregiving, Erica Schwiegershausen, senior news editor for The Cut and author of the recent article, "Day Care is Broken," and Angela Garbes, author of the book, Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, join to discuss the state of child care today, and take calls from parents.
Suzanne Vega returns "Home for the Holidays" in her upcoming series at City Winery. She joins us to preview the shows and discuss other recent projects, including her latest album, An Evening of New York Songs and Stories.
As the holidays approach and schools close for the winter break, all week we are speaking to authors of recently released children's books. To start, we speak with Karina Nicole González, who's debut picture book, The Coquíes Still Sing, tells the story of a young Puerto Rican girl named Elena who rallies her family and community in the face of a hurricane destroying her home and the habitat of her favorite animal, the coquí. González also will do a special live reading of her book!
As we approach the holidays, we discuss tips to make the season easier for those who plan on hosting family and friends over for a meal. Foodie and content creator Xenia Zayas, also known as Chef Zee, joins us to discuss tips for cooking for large groups of people, share a few recipes and appliances that have made life easier.
It's gift-buying season, and a good time to shop local. Jenna Milliner-Waddell, associate editor at The Strategist, recommends some holiday pop-ups and markets around New York City.
There are classic New York City holiday traditions, from the Rockefeller Christmas Tree to seeing the "Nutcracker." Then there are smaller, more local-centric traditions like checking out the Dyker Heights Christmas lights or going to look at the Macy's window displays afterhours. New York Magazine editor Chris Bonanos joins to talk about both and we take your calls about your favorite NYC holiday traditions.
The annual "Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes" runs all through this month. Two Rockettes, Jaclyn di Nicola and Mia Wilson, join us to talk about this year's show.
Hanukkah begins this weekend! Rabbi Matthew Green from Congregation Elohim in Brooklyn joins us to talk about the history of the holiday and why it especially resonates this year. And we’ll take your calls about what Hannukkah means to you and what your favorite traditions are.
Pianist Eri Yamamoto has been recording albums ever since she moved to New York City from her native Japan in 1995, when she decided to study jazz at The New School. Her latest album, recorded with her trio, is called A Woman With A Purple Wig, inspired by Yamamoto's experience during the pandemic and what it felt like to witness an increase in anti-Asian violence. Yamamoto joins us for a Listening Party.
Before his untimely death, Jean-Michel Basquiat fruitfully collaborated with Andy Warhol, an artist many considered to be out of fashion by the 1980s. The new play, "The Collaboration." explores the complicated relationship between these two polar-opposite geniuses, with Paul Bettany playing Warhol and Jeremy Pope playing Basquiat. The actors join us to discuss. "The Collaboration" is running at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre through January 22.
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's now-beloved musical "Merrily We Roll Along" was a massive flop when it premiered in 1981, lasting on Broadway for only two weeks. But a new production at New York Theater Workshop has opened to rave reviews, signaling the show might have found a new life. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez join us to discuss the production, and why it's working this time.
After a series of box office flops for prestige films, some are questioning whether films for grown-ups such as "She Said" and "Armageddon Time" still have the ability to draw audiences into movie theaters. We discuss the state of Hollywood films with Brooks Barnes, a New York Times reporter covering all things Hollywood. We also take your calls.
For years, the literacy methodology of Lucy Calkins has dominated elementary school education. But has her approach actually set American children back? We speak with Emily Hanford, host of the APM Reports podcast Sold a Story, which investigates how American schools have persisted in using reading methods debunked by scientists long ago. Plus, we take calls from parents and educators on the subject.
Tanya Tucker's first single "Delta Dawn" was a top ten hit on the US country charts and released when she was only 13 years old. Many more chart-topping songs followed, but eventually the attention on Tucker dwindled. "The Return of Tanya Tucker" traces the life and career of the artist, and how she made her way back into the limelight with the support of musician Brandi Carlile. Tucker and director Kathlyn Horan join us.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 28, 2022] It's been a decade since Anaïs Mitchell released her last solo album. In that time, she's created a Tony-winning Broadway musical ("Hadestown") and a folk supergroup (Bonny Light Horseman), while also lending her vocals and writing talents to various peers' records. Now she's releasing a new solo album, titled Anaïs Mitchell. She joins us on its release day for a Listening Party.
As the winter holidays draw closer, Ray Isle, executive wine editor at Food & Wine, joins us to discuss some of the best wines to pair with your holiday feasts, and the best alcohol to give as a gift this year. Plus, he takes your calls.
After talking about the new FX series Kindred, author and editor Nisi Shawl, a friend of the late Octavia Butler, who in 1979 published the time travel sci-fi novel from which the series was adapted. Shawl discusses Butler's book, her broader body of work, and the themes and ideas that Butler explored.
In the final installment of our 2022 Debut series, we discuss The Lemon by S.E. Boyd, which tells the story of the fallout from the death of a Anthony Bourdain-like figure. S.E. Boyd is actually the creation of journalists Kevin Alexander and Joe Keohane, and editor Alessandra Lusardi. All three join us to discuss.
A new FX series from creator, writer and showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins adapts Octavia Butler's "Kindred," which follows an African American woman from modern times who experiences episodes of time travel to an antebellum plantation. Series premiers Dec. 13.
We discuss tips for caregiving during the holidays as some of us prepare to see loved ones. Longtime NPR journalist Kitty Eisele and host of Twenty-Four Seven podcast joins us to offer some advice and take your calls.
Actor and musician Vanessa Williams joins us to discuss her 54 Below Diamond Series debut, which will feature a retrospective look at her career, spanning original music, Broadway tunes, and old classics. Williams will perform at 54 Below from December 13 through 18 at 8:30pm.
Ina Garten's new cookbook, Go-To Dinners, goes back to the basics of preparing dinner. The pandemic caused Garten to cook straight forward, easy meals in her home kitchen, and the book provides recipes that you can prep, freeze, or quickly assemble to feed family and friends. Garten joins to talk simple home cooking and take your calls.
grilled porterhouse steak with rosemary & fennel
The difference between a porterhouse and a T-bone steak is that the porterhouse has a larger “filet”portion than the T-bone so it’s a little more expensive. This is a luxurious dinner for a party and socelebratory. I make the herbed oil in advance so all I need to do is grill the steak before dinner. This wasinspired by my favorite steak at Lilia in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
SERVES 41 (2-inch-thick) dry-aged porterhouse steak (2 to 2¼ pounds) (see note)Good olive oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary2 teaspoons ground fennel
Allow the steak to sit at room temperature for one hour before you grill it.
Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill, mounding all the coals on one side of the grill to make a hot side and acool side. Brush the steak all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle it on both sides with 2teaspoons salt. Sear the steak over the hot coals for 2 minutes on one side without moving it at all, thenturn the steak and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer the steak to the cool side of the grill andclose the lid, making sure the vents are open so the fire doesn’t go out. Cook the steak for 10 to 12minutes, until the internal temperature is 115 to 120 degrees for rare and 125 degrees for medium-rare.Transfer to a plate to rest.
Meanwhile, prepare the herb oil. Place ¼ cup of olive oil and the garlic in a small saucepan. Place it overmedium-low heat and watch closely until the garlic starts to sizzle. Continue cooking for 15 to 30seconds, until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned. Turn off the heat, add the rosemary, fennel,1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper and set aside.
As soon as the steak comes off the grill, brush half of the herb oil on top, turn, and brush the rest on theother side. Cover the plate with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice the steak and servewarm.
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A new play from Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl stars Tony winner Deirdre O'Connell as Becky Nurse, a descendent of one of the witches executed in Salem. Becky still lives in Salem, and wants to provide a good life for her granddaughter, who has been struggling with her mental health. But when Becky loses her job, she turns to witchcraft for aid. Ruhl and O'Connell join us to discuss "Becky Nurse of Salem" which is running at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater through December 31.
The New York Times' chief film critic A.O. Scott, and critic-at-large Wesley Morris, who also co-hosts the culture podcast, Still Processing, discuss the paper of record's picks for the top screen acting performances of the year.
We discuss some the most fun and festive activities of the season with Jennifer Tripucka, editor-in-chief of both The Montclair Girl and The Hoboken Girl. We also take your suggestions on winter-themed carnivals, holiday pop up shops and events.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2022] Acclaimed author and short story master George Saunders joins us to discuss his new collection, Liberation Day.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 12, 2022] Abdulrazak Gurnah is the latest Nobel Prize recipient in literature, receiving the award for his decades of writing about colonialism, refugees, and family. Gurnah joins us to discuss his career and his latest novel, Afterlives, a story of characters living under German colonial rule in East Africa.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 5, 2022] Bestselling author Celeste Ng is back with her latest novel after the tremendous success of Little Fires Everywhere. In Our Missing Hearts, Ng creates a future America in which laws have been created to "preserve American culture" and children of dissidents can be sent away. One of those children is Bird, whose mother is a Chinese American poet deemed unpatriotic by the government. Bird has grown up disavowing his mother, but when he receives a mysterious note, he begins a journey to find her. Ng join us to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 3, 2022] We air highlights from our May Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event with author Hernan Diaz. We spent the month reading his novel Trust,which tells the story of one fabulously man in early 20th century New York... and the story of his brilliant wife, who died young.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 6, 2022] We air highlights from our Get Lit with All Of It April book club event with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan, which took place in the Greene Space on May 2! Egan joined us to discuss her latest novel and our book club selection, The Candy House,and to take questions from the audience.
Comedian Mike Birbiglia was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a few years ago. He chronicles his attempts to reverse that diagnosis by taking up swimming in his hilarious new one-man show, "The Old Man & the Pool." Birbiglia joins us to discuss the show, which is running now at the Vivian Beaumont Theater through January 15th.
Producer Lee Daniels and playwright and star Jordan E. Cooper join us to discuss their new Broadway satire "Ain't No Mo,'" about a world in which Black Americans are offered a free one-way ticket to Africa by the U.S. government. "Ain't No Mo'" is running at the Belasco Theater through February 26th.
Under New York City rules, public servants cannot accept gifts from people or entities doing business with the city. But when you hold an office like Mayor, people tend to want to give you things. What happens to those items? Now, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services is auctioning them off. We learn about what is up for grabs -- and who benefits -- with Nick Benson, a DCAS official.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back for its first full holiday season in a few years. After a truncated run due to last year’s Omicron surge, Ailey kicked off November 30 and runs through December 24. Director Robert Battle and guest choreographer Kyle Abraham join us to discuss this season of the company's performances.
Everyone appreciates a good pen. For this holiday season, why not gift some pens? To learn more about the best pens to gift for the holidays, from fountain to ballpoint, we speak with Brad Dowdy, blogger and host of The Pen Addict podcast, and we take your calls.
The singer songwriter and proud Vermonter Noah Kahan's latest album, Stick Season, is a tribute to the time of the year between fall and winter, what locals in his hometown call stick season. Coming off his nationwide tour of the album, Kahan joins us in studio for a Listening Party, and also performs some special acoustic versions of songs from the album.
A new film from an adapted screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro, titled "Living," finds Bill Nighy as a 1950s civil servant who, after a fatal cancer diagnosis, endeavors to give his tedious life meaning. Nighy and Ishiguro join us to discuss the movie, which opens in theaters on December 23.
The holidays can be a wonderful time for your pets (maybe you're taking time off and will be home more); they can also be fraught (maybe you're traveling with your dog/cat to see family). An animal expert join us today to field your questions: Sarah Fraser is co-CEO of Instinct Dog Training, Inc. and co-founder of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, where she's worked with hundreds of NYC owners and dogs with severe aggression, fear, and anxiety issues.
Rev. Al Sharpton has spent his life saying things people did not want to hear. The new documentary "Loudmouth" chronicles his path from a teenage preacher to a racial justice firebrand on the streets of 1980s New York to becoming a presidential adviser and media elder statesman. Sharpton and director Josh Alexander joins us to discuss. "Loudmouth" closed out this year's Tribeca Film Festival, and it opens in theaters on December 9th and streams on Amazon and Apple TV in January.
Named after his most recent album, Samora Pinderhughes' Grief is an expansive, three-month solo exhibition showing in Manhattan. The show includes monthly performances and collaborative films which focus on creating communal space for grieving and healing, particularly for people of color. Pinderhughes joins us to talk about the exhibition on view until January 24 at The Kitchen.
As we continue our weekly caregiving series, we discuss how caring for others that are ill can cause strain and hardship for caregivers. Clinical psychologist Allison J. Applebaum directs the Caregivers Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She joins us to offer tips about self-care for caretakers and to take your calls.
Playwright Horizons "Downstate,"written by Bruce Norris, follows four men convicted of sex crimes sharing a group home in downstate Illinois after a man shows up to confront his childhood abuser. Norris joins us alongside director Pam MacKinnon and actor K. Todd Freeman who plays Dee, a sex offender, to talk about the play. "Downstate"has been extended and is currently showing through December 22.
In the 1990s, an Israeli graduate student conducted research into a massacre of Palestinian civilians in 1948, the year of Israel's establishment as a nation. That research led the student to be discredited, and labeled a traitor. A new documentary from Israeli producer Alon Schwartz, "Tantura," revisits that research, the violence it documented, and the efforts to gloss over some of the darker parts of Israel's fight for independence.
This year is the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria. In the first major U.S. museum survey of Puerto Rican art in nearly 50 years, the Whitney is bringing together dozens of pieces by artists whose work responds to the aftermath of the disaster, and provides cultural context for what life was like before the storm hit in 2017. "no existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria," is on view until April 23, and the show's curator Marcela Guerrero, alongside artists Sofía Gallisá Muriente and Sofía Córdova, join to discuss the exhibition.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2022] Director Ron Howard's documentary, "We Feed People," follows the career and humanitarian efforts of chef José Andrés and his non-profit, World Central Kitchen. Howard and Andrés discuss the film and the organization that has brought meals to Haiti, Lebanon, the United States, Ukraine and many other countries amid crises.
The new documentary "Sr." is a tribute to countercultural underground director Robert Downey Sr, produced by and featuring his movie star son. It is available to stream on Netflix today. Director Chris Smith joins us.
The intro was updated to correct an error. Chris Smith's co-producer Kevin Ford, not Smith, set up an editing suite and worked with Robert Downey Sr. in his bedroom.
This week Spotify released it's popular "wrapped" feature, which shows users what artists and songs they spent the most time listening to this year. Joining us to talk about his personal top artists and tracks from 2022 is Charlie Harding, co-host and executive producer of the podcast Switched on Pop. Plus, we take calls from listeners who want to share their Spotify Wrapped results.
The modern classic novel, The Hours, has been adapted for the big screen, and now it has been adapted into an opera. Kevin Puts, the composer, and Kelli O'Hara, who stars as troubled 1950s housewife Laura Brown, join us to discuss the adaptation, showing now at the Metropolitan Opera.
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the knockout stage of the 2022 men's World Cup, as thirty-two teams have been reduced to sixteen. Brendan Hunt, who stars as Coach Beard in the series, "Ted Lasso," happens to actually be a massive soccer fan, and is also the co-host of the podcast, After the Whistle, which breaks down all the talking points, action, and controversy of this year's World Cup. Hunt joins to preview the rest of the tournament and take your calls.
The new film "Nanny" from writer and director Nikyatu Jusu won the top prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Jusu joins us to discuss the film, which combines elements of African folklore with horror to tell the story of a Senegalese immigrant hired to care for a white child. "Nanny" is in theaters now and on Prime Video December 16.
In 1986, writer Paul Monette lost Roger Horwitz, his partner of 12 years, to AIDS. In the months that followed, Monette wrote a cycle of poems capturing the love, grief and rage he was experiencing. Actor Jonah Scott Mendelsohn adapted the poems for stage and performs them in "Love Alone: Elegies for Rog." Tickets available here: https://www.lovealone-play.org/about-1
Artist John Singer Sargent is one of the most celebrated American portraitists. But though in his private life he seemed a bit uptight, his work scandalized audiences wherever he went for their risqué themes and sympathy for marginalized groups. A new biography from Paul Fisher, The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World, explores the life of the artist.
The film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" has become one of the highest grossing indie films of all time, attracting a dedicated fan base due to its inventive storytelling, excellent action sequences, and a grounding lead performance from Michelle Yeoh. But it is Stephanie Hsu who is the true scene stealer as Yeoh's daughter (and foe). Hsu joins us to discuss her breakout role and her career on screen and stage, and take calls from "Everything Everywhere All At Once" fans! The film is streaming now on HBO Max.
A new pop jukebox musical imagines what might have happened if Juliet survived her love affair with Romeo... and if Anne Hathaway had more say in Shakespeare's plays. David West Read, the Emmy Award winning writer behind "Schitt's Creek," wrote the book and joins us to discuss, alongside Betsy Wolf, who stars as Anne Hathaway. "& Juliet" is on Broadway now.
Director Jerzy Skolimowski's latest film follows a donkey named EO on a journey across European borders, through various owners and caretakers, encountering kindness and violence along the way. Skolimowski joins us with co-writer Ewa Piaskowska to discuss their Cannes Jury Prize-winner, "EO."
Harry Connick Jr. has a new holiday album out. The Grammy and Emmy award winner joins us to talk about Make It Merry and more. He also takes your calls!
From now through January 8, The Museum of the City of New York will feature the winners of the holiday-themed exhibit, Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off, featuring handmade gingerbread displays representing each New York City borough. We speak to the museum's director, Whitney Donhauser, as well as one of the judges of the contest.
The new film, "She Said," presents a dramatized version of the journalistic investigation by Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey into Harvey Weinstein. The film stars Zoe Kazan as Kantor and Carey Mulligan as Twohey. Director Maria Schrader joins us to discuss the movie, which is in theaters now.
There are thousands of new migrants in our area, and many of them lack access to basics such as food and clothing. WNYC reporter Gwynne Hogan will talk about the teachers in Queens who opened a store for free items. Alana Cantillo, VP of Advocacy for the New York Immigration Coalition joins to discuss their food and coat drive tomorrow.
Here's what listeners had to share about where they give:
Mark from Middlesex, NJ: The Hikers Ball.
Doughtee from Inwood: Good Shepherd Church's food pantry.
Jessica from the Bronx: Kingsbridge Unidos, looking for bike mechanics, Tweet her @JessWoolfordBx to help.
Marie from Brooklyn: peopleinneed.org, Flatbush Friendly Fridge at 499 Rogers Ave (@FlatbushFriendlyFridge on Instagram), Flatbush United Mutual Aid (@FlatbushUnited on Twitter), community fridges around Flatbush.
Heather from Huntington: ECLI Vibes, provides support for victims of abuse, assault, and domestic violence. Donations to their food pantry and Volunteer Night the first Wednesday of each month needed.
This past Saturday was the one-year anniversary of the death of the late great Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim. Before he passed away, D.T. Max, staff writer for The New Yorker, had been speaking with Sondheim on and off for years, working on a magazine profile to be timed with the premiere of a new musical the composer was writing. Those conversations have now been compiled into a book, Finale: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim, and author D.T. Max joins us to talk about his intimate access into the later years of Stephen Sondheim.
D.T. Max will be in conversation with Patrick Radden Keefe at The Strand on Thursday, December 1, at 7:00pm. More information is here.
November is National Novel Writing Month, and as the end of the month looms, writers might be wondering what to do with their completed first draft. Author Matt Bell's book about writing is called, Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts. He talks to us about revisions for style, tone, clarity and continuity, and the task of getting your novel published.
With states around the country passing regulations around gender affirming healthcare for trans people, Jeopardy's Amy Schneider, the most recent Tournament of Champions winner, discusses her advocacy, her record-breaking streak.
We're spotlighting the role that caregivers fulfill in others' lives as we approach the holidays. After providing care for her father, longtime NPR journalist Kitty Eisele shared her story while examining the complexities of caregiving in the United States as the host of Twenty-Four Seven, a podcast about caregiving. She joins us to discuss some of the stories of caregivers she's interviewed this season and what caregiving for a loved one feels like during a time of family gathering.
We air highlights from our November Get Lit with All Of It book club event! Our author this month was Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, who joined us to discuss her novel, On the Rooftop. The story follows a mother in 1950s San Francisco who is determined to have her three daughters achieve fame and success as a singing trio... even if that's not what they want. Hear Alison's interview with Sexton, as well as some of the audience Q&A portion of the evening.
Jazz musician and composer Roxy Coss joined as the musical guest at our November Get Lit, and discussed her work as founder and president of the Women In Jazz Organization. She performed original songs with guitarist Alex Wintz, including one from her most recent album, Disparate Parts.
Inspired by the real life story of writer and director Elegance Bratton, "The Inspection" tells the story of a young gay man (Jeremy Pope) who struggles to find acceptance for his identity both at home, and as a part of the U.S. Marine Corps. Bratton and Pope join us to discuss the film, which is in theaters now.
Celebrated fantasy novelist Rebecca Roanhorse has two new books out this year. The first, Fevered Star, is the second in her Between Earth and Sky series, fantasy novels inspired by pre-Columbian American civilizations. The second is Tread of Angels, a novel set in a version of the Wild West where society is divided between the Elect and the Fallen. Roanhorse joins us to discuss her writing.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 24, 2022] Long time New York Times journalist and NY1 host Sam Roberts joins to talk about his latest book, The New Yorkers: 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World’s Greatest City, which tells the story of thirty one incredible New Yorkers that have been forgotten by history.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 13, 2022] Zabar's has been a New York staple since it opened on 80th and Broadway in 1934. A new book, written by the late Lori Zabar, tells the history of how this family business was opened by Jewish immigrants fleeing Russian pogroms, and has been able to maintain its quality and relevancy over nearly a century. Zabar's family members Marguerite Mariscal, daughter of Lori Zabar, and Dr. Sandy Zabar, daughter of Stanley Zabar, join us to discuss the book, Zabar's: A Family Story, with Recipes. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their favorite Zabar's memories, and products.
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 20, 2022] In honor of Juneteenth, we are spotlighting underreported Black history and culture. Author Eric K. Washington will join to talk about his quest to get official landmark status for a building in Chelsea in which Black children were educated in the years following the Civil War, known as "Former Colored School Number 4."
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 10, 2022] In the late 1970s, punk music was particularly popular amongst teenagers. In New York City, they filled clubs like CBGB, Max's Kansas City, Hurrah, and TR3. They also formed bands. Tim Sommer, journalist and former record executive, recently wrote about this era of New York City music history for the New York Times in the article "In the Late ’70s, Teen Punks Ruled New York. These Are Their Stories." He joins us to discuss the piece alongside Kate Schellenbach, founding member of the Beastie Boys and drummer for Luscious Jackson who was a teenage punk in the 70s herself. Plus, we take your calls of your memories of the 70s New York punk scene.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 26, 2022] Little Ukraine has been a staple of the Lower East Side of Manhattan for over 100 years. While the neighborhood has far less residents with Ukrainian heritage than in the past, classic New York establishments like Veselka on 2nd Avenue and 9th Street serve as a reminder of the rich Ukrainian history in the community. Recently Christopher Bonanos, city editor for New York Magazine, wrote a cover story about the history of Little Ukraine, how much it's changed since the initial wave of Ukrainian immigrants settled in the area, and what the neighborhood means in the context of Russia's attack on Ukraine in the present day. Plus, we'll take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 20, 2022] When New York City effectively shut down in March 2020, artist Joel Holland began sketching the storefronts in his neighborhood as a homage to beloved small businesses. As the lockdown continued, he moved beyond his neighborhood and began posting on Instagram. His new book, NYC Storefronts: Illustrations of the Big Apple's Best-Loved Spots, contains 225 sketches of storefronts, from bodegas to bars. He joins along with David Dodge, the book's writer, and we take your calls for your most beloved small businesses.
Renowned photographer Nan Goldin has dedicated much of her life to opioid addiction advocacy and activism against the Sackler family, following her own battle with addiction to opioids and near-fatal overdose. The new documentary, "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," follows her career and determination to bring the Sacklers to justice. Director Laura Poitras joins us to discuss the film, which is out in theaters today.
Before many families across the United States gather around the table for the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, we speak about the importance of communing and eating with family with the husband and wife duo, Julian Clauss-Ehlers, chef, and Caroline Clauss-Ehlers, a psychologist, who've released a new cookbook, Eating Together, Being Together: Recipes, Activities, and Advice from a Chef Dad and Psychologist Mom.
30 years ago, Sophie B. Hawkins released her debut album Tongues and Tails. The album launched Hawkins's career and went platinum thanks to tracks like the single, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover." Hawkins joins us to discuss her career and forthcoming music, and takes listener calls. She'll be playing at City Winery on November 28.
The new documentary, "Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues," uses archival footage and home recordings to paint a new portrait of the founding father of jazz. Director Sacha Jenkins joins us along with Ricky Riccardi, consulting producer and director of Research Collections for the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens. The film is now streaming on Apple TV+.
"Welcome to Chippendales," a new series streaming on Hulu today tells the story of the all-male revue brand, and its unlikely founder, Steve Banerjee. Actor Kumail Nanjiani plays Banerjee in the series and joins to discuss.
It's the 30th anniversary of the African Diaspora Film Festival, and this year the festival has another great lineup of movies to showcase. Diarah N'Daw-Spech, co-founder and co-director of the festival, joins us to preview the slate of films, alongside Jacinto Taras Riddick, whose film, "A Brother's Whisper," closes out the festival.
It's almost time for the holidays! Deb Perelman, creator of Smitten Kitchen and author of the new cookbook Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics For Your Forever Files, joins us to discuss some of her favorite holiday recipes, plus new meals from her cookbook. And she'll take listener calls!
NY/LA-based saxophonist James Casey is a current member of Trey Anastasio Band and has played with The Roots, Anderson .Paak, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jon Batiste, Talib Kweli, and many more artists. His new holiday EP, A Little Something For Everyone, is his solo recording debut. He joins us to talk about his career and perform live in our studio.
The documentary, “Good Night Oppy,” narrated by Angela Bassett, recreates the journey of the Opportunity rover, which explored Mars sending signals and findings back to Earth from 2004 to 2018. DirectorRyan White joins us alongside Bekah Sosland Siegfriedt, engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The documentary arrives on Amazon Prime this Wednesday.
As holiday shopping season approaches, we receive advice from personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, also known as "The Money Coach" on how to take stock of your finances, deal with debt and prepare for tax season. We also take your calls.
If you live in New York City, it can be easy to pay attention to just what is showing at the major museums. However, there are plenty of great institutions in our listening area, from New Jersey, to Westchester, to the Hudson Valley. A new exhibition at Hudson River Museum focuses on prints made by female artists in the U.S from the years 1960 to 1990, a period of change in the art world for female artists when it comes to recognition. Curator Laura Vookles joins to talk about the exhibition, Matrix: Prints by Women Artists, 1960–1990, which is on view until April 2.
Starting tomorrow, MacArthur Genius award-winning pianist Jason Moran will be playing a string of shows through the week at Village Vanguard alongside his band The Bandwagon, featuring Tarus Mateen (bass) and Nasheet Waits (drums). Moran joins to preview the residency as well as tell us what else he's got going on.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 22, 2022] Multitude is Belgian musician Stromae's first studio album in eight years, following a hiatus imposed by physical and mental health struggles. The album explores many of those experiences and others from that period, through music that dances between hip-hop, europop, cumbia and more. Stromae joined us for a Listening Party.
Stromae will perform at Madison Square Garden on November 21 and 22.
The 2022 Men's World Cup kicks off this Sunday in Qatar, with the host nation facing off against Ecuador. This iteration of the tournament has not been without controversy, whether it's briberies, FIFA corruption, and Qatar's human rights violations, including the deaths of over 6,500 migrant workers while the stadiums were being built. But, at the same time, the World Cup is a spectacle, with more than a billion people around the world watching, including at the many beloved local soccer bars around New York City. Roger Bennett, founder of the Men In Blazers Media Network, and co-author of the new book, Gods of Soccer: The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players (According to Us), joins for the first installment of our month of World Cup coverage to help preview the tournament and take your calls for your predictions and questions.
The Indian made, Telugu language epic film "RRR" was released on Netflix in the United States months ago, but since then, the movie has only gained steam at the box office and internationally, winning over incredibly devoted fans around the globe. Director S.S. Rajamouli joins us to discuss the film, which tells the story of two freedom fighters in Indian in the 1920s... who are turned into almost super-human action figures. "RRR" dubbed in Hinid is on Netflix now, and "RRR" is Telugu is in select theaters now.
Last week, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," the second film in the franchise, was released to positive reviews. The first Black Panther broke records at the box office in 2018, and the sequel has been highly anticipated, especially after the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa, in 2020. William Evans and Omar Holmon, co-founders of the website Black Nerd Problems, are with us to give their thoughts on the new movie.
Dancehall star Sean Paul released his breakthrough album Dutty Rock 20 years ago this month. The now-multiplatinum album spawned several hit singles, launched Paul to global fame, and helped shape mainstream pop in the years following. Paul joins us to discuss the album's legacy and his career.
The new documentary "Roberta" provides a portrait of the life and career of the celebrated vocalist Roberta Flack, who just this week revealed she had been diagnosed with ALS, making it difficult for her to speak or sing. Director Antonino D’Ambrosio joins us to discuss the film and artist. "Roberta" will have its world premiere at DOC NYC tonight (Thursday, November 17) at 7:30 PM, and become available to screen online tomorrow.
Quiara Alegría Hudes is a Pulitzer-winning playwright who is perhaps best known for writing the book for the musical, "In the Heights." Currently, through November 27, she directs a stage adaptation of her memoir, My Broken Language, running at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Hudes joins us to discuss her show.
The documentary, "Fire of Love," follows the lives of Katia and Maurice Krafft, French volcanologists who were killed in 1991, along with over 40 other people, in a pyroclastic flow in Japan. Director Sara Dosa joins to discuss her documentary, which is available to stream on Disney+.
In a new exhibition at the Guggenheim, the building's spiral ramps offer a unique survey of the life and career of 95-year-old American artist Alex Katz. Alex Katz: Gathering, spans Katz's earliest work, covering his discovery of portraiture and exploration of light, up to works made within the last year. Alex Katz joins us along with Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson.
After documenting her family’s Puerto Rican recipes and preserving the island’s disappearing foodways for years, Illyanna Maisonet shares over 90 recipes, including Arroz con Gandules and Mofongo and Pinchos with BBQ Guava Sauce, in her first cookbook, Diasporican. Maisonet joins us to talk about working on the cookbook and food memoir as well as the research that went into it.
Arroz Chino Boricua
Makes 4 servings
If you read my column, you know about the impact, especially gastronomically, that the Chinese have had on Puerto Ricans. When you go into a Chinese restaurant in Puerto Rico and order a seemingly innocuous combo plate, what you receive might baffle a Statesider: an entrée, fried rice, and french fries or tostones. Yes, Chinese cooks have figured out Puerto Ricans’ love affair with double starch and meat. You can also add peas and carrots to this mixture.
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup chopped jamonilla (such as Spam)
1 pound 16/20-count shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons sofrito
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups Basic White Rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
Add the canola oil to a sauté pan and place over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the jamonilla and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned, then stir to mix well.
Add the shrimp to the pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until just pink, then add the scallions and sofrito and mix to combine. Add the eggs, let settle for 1 minute, and then scramble them in the pan for about 3 minutes. Add the rice, stir in the soy sauce, and keep the mixture moving for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are thoroughly cooked.
Serve the rice hot.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 26, 2022] Since her 1971 self-titled debut, Bonnie Raitt has consistently proven to be a masterful songwriter and a perceptive interpreter and singer of others' work. On her 18th album, titled, Just Like That..., she shows that both talents are as strong as ever. Raitt joins us for a Listening Party.
Mark Mylod, known for directing "Succession" and "Game of Thrones," heads to the big screen with his new film "The Menu," starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult. The movie tells the story of a young couple who head to a remote location to eat an elaborate meal prepared by one of the most celebrated chefs in the world... only to find things might not be as they seem. Mylod joins us to discuss the film, which opens in theaters everywhere on Friday.
Most New Yorkers have been to or at least are familiar with Milk Bar, the popular bakery that opened in the East Village in 2008 and has since expanded to multiple locations around the city. One of Milk Bar's most popular orders is a Compost Cookie, made up of foods like pretzels, potato chips, graham crackers, coffee, oats, and butterscotch. Milk Bar's latest cookbook, All About Cookies, is directed to the cookie lovers. The bakery's founder Christina Tosi joins to give us the secrets to making the best cookies and take your calls.
This segment is guest hosted by Kerry Nolan.
FLUFFERNUTTERS
Makes 16 cookies • GF
540g creamy peanut butter 2 cups
2 large eggs, at room temperature
24g vanilla extract 2 T
200g sugar 1 cup
150g light brown sugar 2/3 cup (packed)
8g baking soda 2 tsp
4g kosher salt 1 tsp
1 recipe Vanilla Marshmallows (recipe follows)
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Heat the oven to 350°F. Pan-spray or line three half-sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the peanut butter,eggs, and vanilla on medium-low until smooth.
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Add the sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined.
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Using a 2-ounce cookie scoop (or a ¼-cup measure), scoop the dough onto the prepared sheet pans. Press a well in the middle of each scoop that is large enough to hold a marshmallow square. Place a marshmallow inside the dough and pinch and form the dough around it to fully encapsulate. It’s okay to squish the marshmallow a bit in the process.
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Arrange the cookies 5 to 6 per pan with at least 4 inches all around. (These cookies spread!)
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Bake at 350°F until the edges are just dry and cracks of marshmallow are peeking through, 8 to 9 minutes. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
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Let the cookies cool completely on the pans, then transfer to a plate or an airtight container for storage. At room temperature, the cookies will keep fresh for 3 days; in the freezer, they will keep for 1 month.
VANILLA MARSHMALLOWS
Makes sixteen ó-inch squares
75g cool water 5 T, divided
6g vanilla extract 1½ tsp
7g unflavored gelatin 2½ tsp (1 envelope)
100g sugar ½ cup
105g light corn syrup ¼ cup
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Lightly mist an 8 × 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
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In a stand mixer bowl, combine 45g (3 tablespoons) of the water and the vanilla. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over top and let sit to bloom for at least 5 minutes.
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In a saucepan, combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and remaining 30g (2 tablespoons) water. Cook over high heat until it reaches 235°F.
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Fit the whisk onto the stand mixer and with the mixer set to the lowest speed, quickly pour the sugar syrup into the bottom of the bowl. The heat will liquefy the gelatin mixture on contact. Once all the syrup is in the bowl, increase the speed to medium and whip for 2 minutes to cool the mixture down.
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Increase to high speed and whip for 7 to 8 more minutes until a glossy, white, fluffy marshmallow mixture forms.
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Lightly mist a silicone spatula with cooking spray and scrape the marshmallow into the prepared pan. Quickly spread it evenly into the corners.
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Let the marshmallow cool for 2 hours. Use clean scissors to cut it into 16 squares. Store in an airtight container for 1 week
Recipe from All About Cookies p.45
This week is the ceremony for the National Book Award, and one of the finalists is Tess Gunty, whose debut novel, The Rabbit Hutch, is a finalist in the fiction category. The novel tells the story of various residents in a low-income housing development in Vacca Vale, Indiana. Gunty joins us to discuss. This segment is guest hosted by Kerry Nolan.
The legendary comedian Steve Martin has teamed up again with cartoonist Harry Bliss on a graphic memoir called Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions. They discuss the book, and the art of humor. Martin is performing tonight with his "Only Murders In The Building" co-star Nathan Lane at New York City’s Town Hall. This segment is guest hosted by Kerry Nolan
Rolling Stone magazine has released their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in book form, filled with pictures, musings, and top 10 lists from other artists. Jon Dolan, who edited the book, joins us to discuss the list, and take calls from listeners about their pick for the best album of all time.
This segment is guest hosted by Kerry Nolan
Food writer and cookbook author Corinne Trang grew up with tofu, a staple of Asian cuisine that is healthy, packed with protein, and budget friendly. Her latest cookbook, Twist on Tofu, gives readers a primer on how to pick, cut and cook it. She joins All Of It to discuss it -- and take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
What have you read recently? All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf, our resident book queen, gives us some great book recommendations for the holidays and takes your calls on what you're reading.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Linda Lavin stars in the new play, "You Will Get Sick," as an elderly woman hired to care for a terminally ill man. Lavin joins us to discuss. "You Will Get Sick" runs at the Laura Pels Theatre through December 11.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Artist, author and photographer Patti Smith joins us to discuss her latest photobook, A Book of Days, a collection of her photography taken over the course of one year.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
We air our full conversation with biographer RJ Smith about his new book, Chuck Berry: An American Life. It was our selection for Full Bio this month.
In November of 1922, BBC radio first crackled into the homes of Londoners. Over the next century, the BBC would expand far beyond news and become one of the world’s preeminent forces in arts and cultural programming. It’s now the world’s largest broadcaster, beloved by NPR listeners and carried in countries around the world, where it provides programming in languages from Arabic to Yoruba. Its story is chronicled in the new book, The BBC: A Century On Air, by David Hendy, a media historian and former BBC producer.
Hendy joins us for a special hour-long program, 100 Years of the BBC, exploring the history of the BBC. Listeners will hear sound from reporters on the beaches during D-Day, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, the rise of the Beatles, and popular BBC radio and television programs of the past – as well as a glimpse of the broadcaster behind the scenes.
"100 Years of the BBC" is produced by Luke Green and Kate Hinds.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 30, 2021] For the first time in 17 years, Rolling Stone threw out their working list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and rebuilt the list from scratch. Rolling Stone reporter Jon Dolan joins us to discuss remaking the list, defend the rankings, and take calls from listeners on what they think are the greatest songs of all time.
For our final installment of this month's Full Bio, we discuss Chuck Berry's final days, and his troubled history of sexual misconduct. RJ Smith, author of Chuck Berry: An American Life, joins us to discuss.
We continue our Full Bio series discussing the life of Chuck Berry with biographer RJ Smith, author of the new book Chuck Berry: An American Life. Today we discuss Berry's forays into film and television.
"Evanston Salt Costs Climbing," a new play from The New Group, follows two salt truck drivers in Evanston, Illinois, over the course of three winters. The play is written by Will Arbery, Pulitzer Prize finalist for his play "Heroes of the Fourth Turning." Ken Leung, who also stars in the latest season of HBO's Industry, plays one of the drivers. Arbery and Leung join us to discuss the production, which runs through December 18 at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
The 2000 film "Almost Famous," the beloved semi-autobiographical film from Cameron Crowe, has now been adapted for the Broadway stage. Pulitzer Prize winning composer and co-lyricist Tom Kittjoins us to discuss the production, alongside Solea Pfeiffer, who is making her Broadway debut as Penny Lane, an alluring and charming woman who follows the band Still Water on the road. And we're also joined by Casey Likes, who stars in the show as young rock journalist William Miller.
For the first time in history, all 10 of the top Billboard Hot 100 songs were by female artists... and by the same female artist, Taylor Swift. Her latest album Midnights presents a more bedroom pop feel for the mega star. But how does it compare to her other work? Ann Powers, music critic for NPR, joins us to discuss what she called Taylor Swift's "most challenging album."
For this month's Full Bio, we are discussing the life of music legend Chuck Berry, who some consider to be one of the architects of Rock n' Roll, with RJ Smith, author of the new biography Chuck Berry: An American Life.
We discuss the thriving jazz scene in Flushing, Queens, with jazz producer Clyde Bullard and saxophonist Camille Thurman ahead of the NEA Jazz Masters concert at Flushing Town Hall on Nov. 12.
WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin shares updates on major races the day after election day.
In our latest installment of 2022 Debuts, we talk to Ryan Lee Wong, the administrative director of the Brooklyn Zen Center and now a novelist. He joins us to discuss his debut novel, Which Side Are You On, which tells the story of a young Asian man who wants to drop out of school to dedicate himself to the Black Lives Matter movement, and his mother, who has different opinions about activism and organizing.
This month, as part of National Native American Heritage Month, the one-person play, "Where We Belong," is at The Public Theater. Written by Mohegan artist Madeline Sayet and directed by Mei Ann Teo, the play also stars Sayet performing as an indigenous theater-maker who moves to England in 2015 to study Shakespeare, where she finds comparisons between the colonialist legacies of both the UK and the United States. Sayet joins to discuss her play, which is showing until November 27.
Ben Thornewilljoins as the musical guest for our Get Little radio event with Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney. Thornewill's band, Jukebox the Ghost, were featured on the soundtrack for the first film adaption of Kinney's series. Earlier this year, the band released their sixth album, Cheers, and last year Thornewill released the solo LP, Quiet At The End Of The Day. Thornewill joins us to talk about those releases as well as his "Name in Music" project. And young listeners are invited to call in and have Ben turn their names into instrumental pieces, live on the radio!
Ben will perform at Rockwood Music Hall on December 6.
For this month's Full Bio, we are discussing the life of music legend Chuck Berry, who some consider to be one of the architects of Rock n' Roll, with RJ Smith, author of the new biography Chuck Berry: An American Life. For today's installment, we discuss Chuck Berry's early years, his Missouri background, and how he first came to pick up a guitar.
Jeff Kinney's bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has captivated generations of young readers prompting NPR to call him a "rock star" of the publishing world. He joins to talk about the new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book--his 17th--as well as take calls from listeners of all ages.
Since Elon Musk has purchased Twitter, he has talked about implementing a number of changes at the company and on the platform, including charging users $8 a month to have a verified check mark. He's also fired much of the leadership at Twitter and laid off many lower level employees. What might the future of Twitter look like with the world's wealthiest man at the helm? David Folkenflik, NPR's media correspondent, joins us to discuss the Twitter takeover and how that is playing out in light of the 2022 midterm elections. Plus, we take your calls.
Claire Saffitz is one of the most popular bakers on the internet. Her last cookbook, Dessert Person, was a New York Times bestseller, and her YouTube channel has over a million subscribers. She's embracing simplicity with her latest cookbook, What’s for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People, which is out tomorrow. Claire Saffitz joins to take your calls and baking questions.
Sticky Pumpkin-Chestnut Gingerbread
SERVES 12 TO 15
DIFFICULTY: 2 (Easy)
ACTIVE TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 40 minutes, plus time to cool
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 13 × 9-inch baking pan (preferably metal), hand mixer
CAKE
Neutral oil for the pan
6 ounces (170g) peeled roasted chestnuts (1 generous cup), from a jar or bag, rinsed and patted dry
¼ cup molasses (3 oz / 85g)
½ teaspoon baking soda 1 (15 oz / 425g) can unsweetened pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour (11.9 oz / 338g)
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¾ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
1¼ cups granulated sugar (8.8 oz / 250g)
4 large eggs (7 oz / 200g), at room temperature
2⁄3 cup neutral oil (5.3 oz / 150g), such as grapeseed or avocado
TOFFEE SAUCE AND SERVING
10 tablespoons unsalted butter (5 oz / 142g)
1 cup packed dark brown sugar (7.8 oz / 220g) 1 cup heavy cream (8.5 oz / 240g), at room temperature
¾ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
PREHEAT THE OVEN AND PREPARE THE PAN: Arrange an oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the bottom and sides of a 13 × 9-inch pan, preferably metal, with neutral oil. Line just the bottom of the pan with a rectangle of parchment paper, cut to fit, and smooth to eliminate air bubbles. Brush the parchment with moreoil and set the pan aside.
COOK THE CHESTNUTS AND MOLASSES: In a small saucepan, combine the chestnuts, molasses, and ½ cup (4 oz / 113g) water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the chestnuts are soft and easily break apart when pressed against the side of the pan, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, uncover, and mash the chestnuts with a fork or a potato masher to break them down into pieces no larger than a pea (don’t mash into a paste, though—you want them to add texture to the cake).
MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS: To the saucepan with the chestnut mixture, add the baking soda and stir thoroughly to combine. The mixture will foam, which is normal. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl, then stir in the pumpkin, ginger, and vanilla. Set the pumpkin mixture aside and let it cool to room temperature, stirring it occasionally (to cool it down very quickly, you can stir it in an ice bath—see Chilling in an Ice Bath, page 358).
MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour,baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to combine. Make a well in the center and set the bowl aside.
BEAT THE EGGS AND SUGAR, THEN STREAM I N THE OIL: In a separate large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat the sugar and eggs on medium-low speed until the eggs are broken up, then increase the speed to medium-high and continue to beat until the mixture is pale, mousse-y, and doubled in volume, about 3 minutes. Beating constantly, very gradually stream in the oil and continue to beat just until the mixture is smooth, thick, and emulsified.
MAKE THE BATTER: Add the pumpkin mixture to the bowl with the egg mixture and mix on medium-low just until blended, then scrape that mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix on medium-low, starting in the centerand gradually working outward, until you have a smooth, evenly mixed batter with no traces of flour. Switch to a flexible spatula and fold the batter several times to make sure it’s evenly mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
BAKE: Bake until thesurface of the cake is deeply browned and springy to the touch and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Set the cake aside.
MEANWHILE, MAKE THE TOFFEE SAUCE: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup (2 oz / 57g) water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the mixture is reduced and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly add the cream (take care, it will sputter), stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil again over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the toffee sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in the salt and set the saucepan aside.
SOAK THE CAKE: Use a toothpick to poke deep holes all over the hot cake, then slowly pour 1 cup (8.2 oz / 233g) of the warm toffee sauce over the entire surface. Let the cake sit until it has absorbed some of the toffee sauce and is slightly warm. Cover the saucepan to keep the remaining toffee sauce warm.
SERVE: Cut around the sides of the cake with a small offset spatula or paring knife, then use a serrated knife to slice the cake into a 3-by-4 grid to make 12 generous portions, or into a 3-by-5 grid to make 15 slightly smaller portions. Lift the slices out of the pan and transfer to serving plates. The toffee sauce will separate as it sits, so stir to bring it back together. If the butter in the sauce has started to solidify, rewarm it over medium-low heat. Pour the toffee sauce into a small pitcher or serving vessel and serve on the side.
Can I . . .
Make it ahead? Ideally, no. The cake is best eaten slightly warm while the toffee sauce is glossy (the butter in the sauce will solidify when cool). Any leftover cake can be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. Rewarm it in a 300°F oven until the surface is glossy again, 5 to 7 minutes. Any leftover toffee sauce, stored in a lidded container in the refrigerator, will keep for up to 2 weeks. Scrape it into a small saucepan and rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it’s glossy and fluid.
Use a stand mixer instead of a hand mixer? Yes. Combine the sugar and eggs in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and proceed with the recipe as written. After adding the pumpkin mixture, switch to the paddle attachment, reduce the mixer speed to low, and add the dry ingredients to the bowl in two additions.
A new documentary film from radio host and cultural critic Elvis Mitchell looks at the history of Black cinema, especially the explosion of films in the 1970's. He joins to discuss, "Is that Black Enough For You?!?"
It's new month and there's a new slate of TV and streaming programming. Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk joins to share her picks for the best shows and limited series to check out, especially over the holidays.
This November marks the 44th anniversary of the death of Cuban artist Juan Francisco Elso, who died from cancer at the age of 32 in 1988. Elso is known for being a prominent member of the Renaissance movement in post-revolutionary Cuba in the 1970s, creating sculptures that later received international recognition. His life was cut short, but a new exhibition at El Museo del Barrio, Juan Francisco Elso: Por América, displays Elso's art alongside work from over thirty colleagues and contemporary artists based in Latin America. Curators Susanna Temkin and Olga Viso join to talk about Elso and the exhibition, which is on view until March 26.
We air highlights from our October Get Lit with All Of It book club event! Our author this month was A.M. Homes, who joined us to discuss her novel, The Unfolding. The story follows the Big Guy, a powerful Republican donor whose life starts to unravel after the results of the 2008 election. Hear Alison's interview with Homes, as well as some of the audience Q&A portion of the evening.
Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
Multi-media artist Laurie Anderson joined as the musical guest at our October Get Lit, with her friend, author A.M. Homes. Anderson discussed her career and performed improvised works based on Homes's The Unfolding. Her set also honored her late husband Lou Reed, the anniversary of whose death coincided with the event.
Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 21, 2021] On Amythyst Kiah's new album, Wary + Strange, the folk and roots musician, and member of the group Our Native Daughters, broadens her sound, mixing together Americana, rock, and more. Kiah joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 11, 2022] On her new solo album, Breaking The Thermometer, former Carolina Chocolate Drops and Our Native Daughters bandmember Leyla McCalla explores the history of Radio Haiti, the country's first independent radio station and one of few to broadcast in Haitian Creole. Along with original acoustic compositions and traditional Haitian songs, McCalla includes personal interviews and radio broadcasts to tell the station's story. McCalla joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2021] Canadian roots musician Allison Russell has been a member of several bands, including Po’ Girls, Birds of Chicago, and Our Native Daughters alongside Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, and Leyla McCalla. Earlier this year, she released her debut solo album, Outside Child, an autobiographical record of childhood abuse and survival. Russell joins us for a Listening Party, and we end on a special performance of "Hy-Brasil" featuring Sista Strings.
Ahead of a performance at Carnegie Hall by "Our Native Daughters," a banjo-based group, we revisit our conversation with bandleader, composer, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens, who was one of the featured musicians in our 'Get Lit! With All Of It' book club.
Before forming the folk trio The Roches in the late 70s, sisters Terre and Maggie Roche performed for years as a duo, releasing one album, Seductive Reasoning. Many of their unreleased recordings were lost before Maggie's death in 2017, but a new release brings light to more music from that time. Kin Ya See That Sun is a book featuring lyrics, illustrations, interview clips, and more and is accompanied by a CD of early recordings. Terre Roche joins us to talk about it and take listeners' calls.
The first published rape trial in America happened here in New York City in the 1700s, after a a seventeen-year-old seamstress charged a man with sexual assault. Author John Wood Sweet uncovers this little-known history in his new book, The Sewing Girl's Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America, which examines how this case laid the groundwork for rape cases to come.
A new seven-piece band, Slavo Rican Assembly, blends Latin jazz with traditional South Slavic musical influences. The band recently released their debut album, Intercosmic, which features bomba, salsa, rumba, Slovenian harvest songs, Bosnian lullabies and Serbian laments. Slovenian saxophonist/composer Jan Kus and Puerto Rican bass player Dan Martinez join us for a Listening Party.
Our November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton! The novel tells the story of a 1950s sister act called the Salvations, and their mother's attempts to keep the group from splintering apart as they chase national fame. Sexton joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our November 22nd in-person event at the SNFL rooftop event center! Click here to get tickets now.
Anyone who sits at a desk for long periods of time probably notices how quickly they start to slouch. Physical therapist Vinh Pham says bad postural habits can have a cascading effect -- and that there are ways to combat them. He writes about it in his new book, Sit Up Straight: Futureproof Your Body Against Chronic Pain with 12 Simple Movements, and joins to take listener calls.
As the weather turns cold, maladies like the flu, COVID, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) tend to see rising case numbers. Dr. Stephanie Silvera, epidemiologist at Montclair State University, explains the difference between common illnesses, and how to avoid getting sick through the winter.
The early 2000s in New York City ushered in a new wave of rock bands that included The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and LCD Soundsystem. A new documentary, "Meet Me in the Bathroom," based on the oral history book from writer Lizzy Goodman, tells the story of that moment and those bands. Goodman joins us along with one of the film's directors, Dylan Southern, and musician Adam Green, whose band the Moldy Peaches also emerged from this scene. "Meet Me in the Bathroom" opens November 4 at the IFC Center and on November 8 widely, and will be available to stream on Showtime starting November 25.
The new documentary "Let There Be Drums!" celebrates the place of percussion in rock history, through interviews with drumming greats like Ringo Starr, Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith, and the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in his final filmed interview. Director Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, joins us. The film will be available to stream and in theaters October 28.
The creator of the "Pasta Grannies" YouTube channel and author of the award-winning cookbook of the same name, Vicky Bennison, returns to All Of It to discuss her new book, Comfort Cooking: Traditional Family Recipes From Italy’s Best Home Cooks, which aims to make authentic Italian cooking accessible.
Framily Ties: You Win Some, You Lose Some, is on view at Pace Prints until November 12. The show spotlights Nina Chanel Abney's bold, colorful printwork. Abney joins to discuss.
As the air gets crisper and cooler, you might be looking for a musical pairing of acoustic arrangements, clear vocal harmonies and cozy, catchy, simple familiar tunes. In other words, folk music. Folk musicians Heather Wood and Jules Peiperl, board members of the Folk Music Society of New York, discuss the New York folk music scene, and preview the best upcoming acts and standout venues in our area.
In 1850, a Harvard professor who held racist views commissioned a daguerreotype be made of a slave named Renty. The daguerreotype still remains in Harvard's collections today. Tamara Lanier is the great-great-great granddaughter of Renty, and for the past few years, she has tried to get Harvard to cede possession of the image of her relative, taking the university to court to seek justice. A new documentary, "Free Renty," has followed Lanier in her efforts, and Tamara Lanier joins alongside the film's director David Grubin to discuss the film, which goes into wide release on October 11.
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Fans might already know Bobby Finger as the co-host of the popular celebrity gossip podcast, Who? Weekly, but now they get to know Finger as a novelist as well. His debut, The Old Place, tells the story of a small-town Texas teacher whose life is disrupted by the return of her sister. Finger joins us to discuss as part of our series 2022 Debuts, which spotlights debut authors.
Steve Smith, arts and culture editor for WNYC/Gothamist, joins to give us his list of things to do in New York City this weekend, from the best concerts, to Medieval festivals, to Bob Dylan tributes.
It's been thirty years since Irish musician Sinéad O'Connor tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live," leading to controversy that changed her life and career forever. A new documentary, "Nothing Compares,"tells her story. Director Kathryn Ferguson joins us to discuss the film, which streams on Showtime today, and airs on October 2.
In 1965, novelist James Baldwin and conservative thinker William F. Buckley Jr. debated this topic at Cambridge University: "The American Dream is at the expense of the American Negro." The resulting discussion was an inflection point in the fight for racial justice in America. That debate has been dramatized for the stage in the new production, "Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge," running at The Public Theater. We're joined by Greig Sargeant, who conceived of the show and stars as James Baldwin, and director John Collins, to discuss. "Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge" runs at The Public through October 23.
Singer/Songwriter Kay Hanley had hits with her band Letters to Cleo in the 1990's and went on to create music for TV and film as well as pen articles for Variety, Esquire and Billboard. She stops by to perform two songs and talk about her career and influences.
“The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” is a new documentary that lifts the curtain on “the happiest place on earth” to demonstrate how income inequality is playing out in. Directors Abigail Disney and Kathleen Hughes join us to discuss the film and talk about why they say corporate America has lost its way.
Creators of the hit shows "The Good Wife" and its spinoff "The Good Fight" Robert & Michelle King join to speak on the final season of "The Good Fight" and share their thoughts on the future of television.
We continue our Get Lit radio celebration with a preview of our October selection! A.M. Homes joins us to discuss her first book in a decade, The Unfolding, which tells the story of a man, and his family, undone by the results of the 2008 election. Our Get Lit event with Homes will be in person, at the SNFL Rooftop Event Center, on October 27th at 6 pm. Tickets, are free, click here to get yours now! Homes will also be in conversation with Alison, and former Get Lit author Gary Shteyngart, at the Brooklyn Book Festival this Sunday at 12 pm. We'd love to see our Get Lit readers there!
It's our Get Lit with All Of It radio celebration! We've spent the month reading the novel This Time Tomorrow from author Emma Straub. In light of the recent passing of her father, novelist Peter Straub, we've decided to celebrate on the radio this month, and to reair our original interview with Emma about the novel, which tells the story of a 40 year old woman who finds herself transported back to 1996, on her 16th birthday.
A new play from Victor I. Cazares tackles the American Dream through the story of an undocumented Mexican family in the 1990s that takes place in a Walmart aisle. Cazares joins us to discuss their play, "American (tele)visions," alongside director Rubén Polendo. "American (tele)visions" is running at New York Theater Workshop through October 16.
In addition to being a breakout star of "Stranger Things" and the daughter of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Maya Hawke is also an active recording and touring musician. Her debut album, Blush, was described by NME as an "aching collection of folk-rock tales." Her follow-up, Moss, arrives just a week after the Netflix release of her new film, "Do Revenge." Hawke joins us for a Listening Party.
The live version of this interview incorrectly identified the song "Backup Plan" as "Backup Song", and Hawke's first album, Blush as Bloom.
A new film, "A Jazzman's Blues," tells the story of Bayou, a sweet, creative teenager who falls in love with a girl, Leanne, who is visiting her grandfather in the south in the summer but her mother forces her to leave town. We air part of Alison Stewart's conversation with playwright, showrunner and filmmaker Tyler Perry about his latest film at the live 92nd Street Y event.
For the first time in a long time, both the Yankees and Mets are headed to the post-season, and many New Yorkers are excited about the prospect of a Subway Series. Plus, all eyes are on Yankee outfielder Aaron Judge as he attempts to break the American League single season home run record. We talk to Deesha Thosar, Mets and Yankees reporter for Fox Sports, and Max Goodman, who covers the Yankees for Sports Illustrated, about the Yankees and Mets postseason odds. Plus, we take your calls!
From NASA rockets that couldn't safely launch, to a revived effort to look for not only life, but civilization on other planets, to an Armageddon-like mission to redirect a massive asteroid, there's a lot of space news to cover. Kate Howells, communications strategist and space policy adviser with The Planetary Society, joins to explain the latest.
The food eaten in New York City reflects culinary traditions and cultural practices from around the world. A new exhibition at The Museum of the City of New York examines the city's bustling restaurant scene, diverse street food and current activist efforts to source food locally. Museum of the City of New York associate curator Dr. Monxo Lopez and New York University food studies professor Dr. Fabio Parasecoli join us to talk about the show, Food in New York: Bigger Than the Plate, which is now open until September 30, 2023.
A new study commissioned by Citizens revealed that overall, New Yorkers feel high levels of empathy and optimism. Chris Duffy, comedian, tv writer, and host of the TED podcast, How to Be a Better Human, joins to teach us about the importance of empathy and how to incorporate the emotion into our lives, and take your calls on how New York City makes you feel more empathetic.
The author of Sheet Pan Suppers returns with a cookbook for those with a sweet tooth. Molly Gilbert joins to share recipes for treats in her latest, Sheet Pan Sweets from the Pumpkin Tiramisu Roll to Chocolate Chip Cake.
Celebrated author Sandra Cisneros has published her first poetry collection in 28 years. Titled Woman Without Shame, the collection includes poetry both in English and in Spanish, and is a chronicle of her life as an artist. Cisneros joins us to discuss.
New York Film Festival program directors Eugene Hernandez and Dennis Lim return to the show to discuss this year's lineup and special anniversary events.
Brooklyn Book Festival kicked off yesterday and runs until October 3. Co-founders Carolyn Greer and Liz Koch join to discuss this year's offerings.
International superstar pianist Lang Lang has tackled Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven, but his latest released takes on a true behemoth: the Disney songbook. Lang Lang joins us to talk about The Disney Book and his career, including his recently announced star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With new albums from heavy hitters like Taylor Swift, Kid Cudi, The 1975, The Arctic Monkeys, and more expected this fall, it's sure to be a great season for music. So, we round up some of the best and most anticipated new music with Charlie Harding, co-host and executive producer of the podcast Switched On Pop, and Alana Yzola, anchor and producer at Complex.
When Hua Hsu was an undergrad at Berkeley, to his surprise and amusement, he developed a friendship with a classmate named Ken, who in some ways was Hsu's opposite. But when tragedy strikes, Hsu has to grapple with loss, grief and coming of age all at the same time. Hsu joins to discuss his memoir, Stay True, which Kirkus calls "masterfully structured and exquisitely written."
If you love theater, you've likely seen a set designed by Tony Award-winner Beowulf Boritt, from "Come From Away" to "Flying Over Sunset" to "Merry Wives" to "POTUS." Now he's drawn back the curtain on his process, and the importance of set design, in his new book, Transforming Space Over Time: Set Design and Visual Storytelling with Broadway's Legendary Directors. Boritt joins to reflect on his career, and his collaboration with directors like James Lapine, Kenny Leon, Hal Prince, Susan Stroman, Jerry Zaks, and Stephen Sondheim.
Mecca: A Conversation with Stephen Sondheim
Setting: Stephen Sondheim’s Turtle Bay town house: the holiest of holies for several generations
of theater artists. We’re in a ground-floor living room, sprawling and cluttered, spreading from
a small front entrance foyer through the main chamber to a back conservatory that opens into a
community garden. The room’s salient visual feature is Steve’s collection of antique puzzles,
displayed in frames and vitrines and arrayed on tables.
Beowulf Boritt: I’m sure you hear this from a lot of people, but your shows, more than any others,
are what convinced me to pursue theater. I grew up thinking musicals were frilly and silly, but when
I started being exposed to your shows—first Sunday, then Into the Woods and Sweeney Todd—I
thought, This is what I want to do.
Stephen Sondheim: So you’re blaming me?
BB: Just placing blame where it’s due, Steve! I asked various directors, “What productions made a
strong impression on you when you were young?” Both James [Lapine] and Susan Stroman credited
Sweeney Todd and its design as the show that made them think, This is what theater can be.
Of course, Hal directed it, and the set was famously a real, and enormous, Victorian factory
reassembled onstage by Eugene Lee. But that set isn’t inherent in the writing; in fact, the action is
never literally in a factory. When you were developing the show with Hugh Wheeler, it wasn’t with
a factory setting in mind, was it?
SS: No, no. That came afterward. That was Hal’s idea. I don’t know how he came to it. For me,
Sweeney Todd is not really a story of how the Industrial Revolution manufactured vengeful
Sweeney Todds. That had nothing to do with what I wrote at all—though I did ultimately put one
line in the lyrics about machines, to make Hal happy.
I wanted to do it as a small, scary show. I told Hal that if we were going to do it at a big theater, I’d
like to drape the entire place in black, have gaslit lampposts all around, and have the cast all around,
too: on top of you, beside you, in the aisles, and so on. I wanted the whole theater to look like the
inside of a coffin. I wanted an organ and an organist onstage for that opening prelude—a loud organ
sound to start the show.
BB: You said you have no part in designing the show, but that’s a very clear visual image you just
described—your initial thoughts about it.
SS: I have no visual imagination to say, “The costumes should be red.” But of course I have some
ideas about staging the numbers. The director can throw them out, but I do go on record with what I
am thinking.
BB: I’m going to rewind to early in your career, to one of my favorite musicals and one I have not yet had
a chance to design. Did you have any visuals in mind as you wrote West Side Story with Arthur Laurents
and Leonard Bernstein?
SS: Where is Puerto Rico? No, I don’t think I had anything in mind, but I’ll tell you an anecdote, one of
those things that one never forgets. Oliver Smith, who designed it, wanted to show us the model of the set
so we went out to his house in Brooklyn.
He showed it to us and there was concern over the scene with the highway bridge, for the rumble at the
end of the first act. Jerry Robbins—or maybe it was Lenny or Arthur—turned to me and said, “What do
you think?” I was twenty-five years old! “I agree,” I said. “It just doesn’t seem quite right.” Oliver turned
on me and said, “Who cares what you think? You don’t know anything about the theater!” He was really
ugly. He was upset that they didn’t like it, but he couldn’t lash out at Jerry, Lenny, or Arthur, so—
BB: And you were the new guy.
SS: Yes. You know , I understand why he did it.
BB: Did you ever work with him again?
SS: No.
BB: When you’re the new kid, and an old hand lashes out at you, it’s amazing how much it stings. You
remember it forever. On my first Broadway show, Spelling Bee, that happened to me. Someone involved
in the show, not James, really went after me because I was the new kid. To be honest, I had probably done
something stupid—but it was unpleasant, and I will never forget it.
BB: Last question, and it isn’t really a question. I’m going to shorten the quote, but you’ve said, “Lyric
writing has to exist in time. You have to lay the sentences out so there’s enough air for the ear to take
them in. There’s music, there’s costumes, there’s lighting. There’s a lot of things to listen to and look at.
And therefore, the lyric must be in that sense simple.”
SS: The experience of a musical is so rich that it’s like you’re getting two kinds of dessert. You’re getting
the pecan cake and the caramel ice cream, so you don’t want to overdo it with either one.
SS: All art is about economy of means. It’s about finding the part that is necessary and getting rid of the
unnecessary. That’s the hard part, but once you know it, if you’re ruthless, you’ll get rid of the extra and
keep the great. In general, in art, less is more. Although you must remember, there is also Tolstoy!
The Fall is here, and arts and culture events to do in NYC this season is off the charts. Steve Smith, culture and arts editor for WNYC/Gothamist, joins to give us his list of things to do in New York City this weekend.
Little Amal is a giant puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee girl, and she's recently arrived in New York. Reporter Alexandra Starr followed her around.
Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on September 25. Author Shannon Sarna, who's latest cookbook is called, Modern Jewish Comfort Food: 100 Fresh Recipes for Classic Dishes from Kugel to Kreplach, joins to discuss the variations of Jewish cooking around the world, traditional holiday recipes, and take your calls.
This year, Jill Rafson will replace John Doyle as the artistic director of Classic Stage Company, and Patricia McGregor takes over the role of artistic director at the New York Theater Workshop, previously held by James C. Nicola since 1988. Rafson and McGregor join us together to discuss their future programming, and their visions for the future of theater in New York.
It's fall, and what better time to escape the city and check out the corn mazes, apple farms and pumpkin patches, just a quick drive or train ride away. We'll get the low down from the editor of Westchester Family magazine and the founder of MontclairGirl.com.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 2, 2020] JoAnne Akalaitis and Philip Glass join us to discuss Akalaitis's double bill, "MUD/DROWNING." The production features the work of María Irene Fornés, including Philip Glass’ transformation of her five-page play, "Drowning," into an opera, and a version of Fornés’s, "Mud." Both are directed by Akalaitis with new music composed by Glass. "MUD/DROWNING" is returning to Mabou Mines for a limited run from September 24 to October 9.
Headlines about "book bans" have become more and more commonplace over the past months and years, targeting mainly works by Black and Queer authors, which they consider not to be "age appropriate" reading material for youths. Emily Drabinski, president-elect of the American Library Association for 2023-24, joins to discuss.
A new film explores the lengths a mother will go to in order to protect her son, even in the wake of disturbing allegations. Emily Watson stars as Aileen, a woman from a small Irish fishing village thrilled when her son (Paul Mescal) returns. But when a woman in town accuses her son of sexual assault, Aileen is faced with some difficult choices. "God's Creatures" was directed by Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer, who join us to discuss, alongside Emily Watson. The film premieres in select theaters and on demand on September 30.
Nigella Lawson will be in conversation with Ina Garten at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on November 9. In advance, she's checking in with All Of It listeners to talk about food, her latest projects, and take your calls.
Host Lulu Miller and producer and "songbud" Alan Goffinski, join to talk about Terrestrials, a new podcast from Radiolab for Kids. The podcast is for people of all ages and explores the strangeness that exists right here on Earth. Each episode examines a creature or phenomenon.
YouTube is a vital online platform and a huge player in the attention economy. But it wasn't always a billion-dollar platform for daily vloggers, podcasters, gamers, and more. It used to be a place where you could watch fun viral videos, like "Double Rainbow," "Annoying Orange," or "Gangnam Style." Now, everything on YouTube seems to have gotten out of control. Mark Bergen, technology reporter at Bloomberg, recently wrote a book called, Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination, and he joins us to discuss YouTube's relationship with Google, the behind-the-scenes of how it became so popular, and how YouTube has affected how we use the internet today.
The nominations for the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards are in and Puerto Rican reggaetonero Bad Bunny is in the lead with ten nods. Reggaetón historian Katelina Eccleston joins us to discuss the 2022 Latin Grammy nods.
Today is the last full day of summer. It was a summer of consequential news around the world, from the overturning of Roe v. Wade, to Elon Musk's attempted Twitter takeover, to notable pop culture moments, like Beyoncé's Renaissance album. Alongside All Of It senior producer Kate Hinds, we will reflect on the stories of the summer and what it could all mean for the future, and take your calls.
As local officials look to institute more permanent regulations for outdoor dining, we look back at the rise of the dining shed across NYC's restaurants. New York Times writer Dodai Stewart recently published the piece "The Final Days of New York’s ‘Wild West’ Outdoor Dining Scene." She joins us for this conversation. We also take your calls.
Many of the year's most hotly anticipated movies have premiered in Venice and Toronto, setting the stage for an interesting awards season packed with star performances and fascinating new films. New York Times awards season columnist and friend of the show Kyle Buchanan joins us to give his opinions on the movies you should be looking forward to this fall. Plus, we take calls from listeners.
Agatha Christie was the queen of mystery writers, so it's fitting that her own life was full of secrets and puzzles, including one mysterious disappearance. Historian Lucy Worsley joins us to discuss her new biography, Agatha Christie: An Elusive Woman, which explores her extremely modern mindset, her strange insistence that she was an ordinary housewife, and her struggles with mental illness.
How many of us have a favorite song that for years we sang totally wrong? New Sounds host John Schaefer joins to talk "Mondegreens," or misheard lyrics, and takes listener calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 5, 2022] A new debut novel tells the story of a Nuyorican wedding planner whose life changes when her absent mother, a former member of the Young Lords who turned radical, comes back into the picture. Author Xochitl Gonzalez, herself a former New York City wedding planner, joins us to discuss her first novel Olga Dies Dreaming, as part of our series "2022 Debuts."
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite writer and founder of the literary organization and newsletter, "Brown Girl Book Lover," Leslie-Ann Murray, to share her favorite books that spotlight the Hispanic experience.
Robert Burns is known as the national poet of Scotland, a trailblazer for his decision to write in Scots and a Scots dialect of English. But his journey to become a famous poet was not always easy. Actor and fellow Scotsman Alan Cumming brings the story of Burns to life in a new show of theater and dance called "Burn." Co-created by Steven Hoggett, "Burn" is running from September 20-25 at The Joyce Theater. Cumming joins us to discuss.
The San Gennaro Festival kicked off on September 15. We speak to Big Onion Tour founded Seth Kamil about the history of the festival and its place in Little Italy. Plus, some reporting from AOI producer Luke Green, who attended the festival last Friday night.
Known for her ethereal blend of folk and electonica or "folktronica", BRIT-Award-winning singer-songwriter Beth Orton returns with her first album in six years. She joins for a Listening Party for the album, called Weather Alive.
Tomorrow, the Montclair Art Museum hosts the debut of a sight and sound piece created by two Indigenous artists. The work titled, From My Home to Yours. Experimental violinist, Brooklyn Resident and member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Laura Ortman joins us to discuss the piece.
A new novel follows the story of a young graduate student caught in a toxic affair with an older artist named Paul in the south of France. Author Daisy Lafarge based the story on Paul Gauguin's time in Tahiti. She joins us to discuss the novel, titled Paul, as part of our series spotlighting debut novelists, 2022 Debuts.
Born in Bologna Italy and now based in Brooklyn, multimedia artist Federico Solmi's show "Joie de Vire" opens Friday September 16th at the Morris Museum in NJ, the state's second largest museum. The show features traditional art practices like drawing as well as digital technologies like VR and digital painting. Solmi joins us to talk about the show alongside curator Michelle Graves.
Ora Washington was a star athlete in a time when sports was segregated and black women were not encouraged to be athletes. She dominated Black tennis and basketball for over two decades, but her story is not widely known. A new podcast from the BBC, called Untold Legends: Ora, tells her story. Former WNBA player and co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, and host of the podcast Renee Montgomery joins to discuss.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Oscar-winning songwriter Bret McKenzie is best known as one half of the New Zealand comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords and as the songwriter for multiple Muppets films. His new album, which is also his solo debut, is a serious effort called "Songs Without Jokes." McKenzie joins us for a Listening Party.
McKenzie has upcoming concerts at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on 10/19, Capitol Theater in Port Chester on 10/20, and at Webster Hall on 10/22.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
For our ongoing back-to-school week series, we talk about parenting and race. Helena Andrews-Dyer, senior culture writer for The Washington Post, has a new book called, The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me. The book is about her experience as a black mom in a group called "The Mamas," a group of neighborhood moms who live in a rapidly gentrifying D.C neighborhood. After the protests for racial justice in 2020, Andrews-Dyer found her relationship to "The Mamas" change, and wanted to understand why. She joins us to discuss, and take calls from parents.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Serena Williams extends her farewell tour after another win at the U.S. Open. We discuss the athlete's retirement announcement, career and legacy as one of the greatest tennis players in the world with New York Times assistant sports editor Elena Bergeron.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
For Thursday's installment of our August Full Bio series, we speak with Gene Jarrett, dean of the faculty and English professor at Princeton, and author of a new biography about the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, called, Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Life and Times of a Caged Bird. On day three, we learn about the women in Dunbar's life, like how he met his wife, Alice Nelson Dunbar. But we also speak about Dunbar's own demons, and his struggles with depression and alcohol abuse throughout his life. Plus, we hear WNYC's Michael Hill read a selection of Dunbar's poetry.
In 2017, a former marine calmly threatened to blow up a suburban Atlanta bank and took two hostages. His name was Brian Brown Easley and he was suffering from PTSD and experiencing homelessness. A new film called "Breaking" dramatizes the events of that day and stars John Boyega as Beasley. Boyega and director Abi Damaris Corbin join to discuss.
The Hat Shop has been a fixture of Soho Village for 27 years, but after owner Linda Pagan's landlord refused to renew her lease, she has found a new location, just a couple of blocks away. Pagan joins us to discuss her store, the new location, and her love of hats!
Michael K. Williams was in the process of writing his memoir when he passed away unexpectedly in 2021. The book, called Scenes From My Life, details his memories of life growing up in East Flatbush, his starring role as Omar in "The Wire," and his struggles with addiction. Jon Sternfeld, co-writer of the book, and Dominic Dupont, Williams's nephew who is also the program director for his uncle's foundation Making Kids Win, join us to discuss the memoir, and the legacy of Michael K. Williams, the actor and the man.
For Wednesday's installment of our August Full Bio series, we speak with Gene Jarrett, dean of the faculty and English professor at Princeton, and author of a new biography about the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, called, Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Life and Times of a Caged Bird. On day two, we learn about how Dunbar tried to make a career in poetry and writing after high school, including the time he met Frederick Douglass, and why he moved to New York. Plus, we hear WNYC's Michael Hill read a selection of Dunbar's poetry.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Gene Jarrett, dean of the faculty and English professor at Princeton, and author of a new biography about the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, called, Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Life and Times of a Caged Bird. On day one, we talk about Dunbar's parents, who were born as slaves, and the environment he grew up in in Dayton, Ohio, in the 1800s. Plus, we hear WNYC's Michael Hill read a selection of Dunbar's poetry.
Pickleball is sweeping the courts of America. With an estimated 4.8 million Americans now playing the sport, Rachel Simon, author of Pickleball for All: Everything but the "Kitchen" Sink, takes listener calls from Pickleball players and fans alike, and explains the history and basics of the sport.
Brian Levy worked as a pastry chef at A-list restaurants like Babbo using traditional refined sugars and flours, but in his new book he explores a way to make sweet treats by harnessing the natural sweeteners found in fruits, nuts, and fermented products. His new book, Good & Sweet: A New Way to Bake with Naturally Sweet Ingredients, features 100 recipes and he joins us to discuss.
President Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan will affect tens of millions of borrowers. Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors explains what the plan does, and who it does – and doesn’t – help, and takes questions from callers.
According to reports, disordered eating in teens has skyrocketed since the COVID pandemic began. Dr. Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and author, joins to discuss this startling trend and how to help your child.
Writer and musician Ali Sethi joins as the musical guest at our August Get Lit radio special! Sethi is one of Pakistan's most popular pop singers; his song "Pasoori" has become a hit around the world and has 300 million views and counting on YouTube. He joins us with exclusive performances.
NOTE: Parts of this segment have been edited. The version that ran on air played an excerpt of Sethi's song "Kya Hai." This version contains the full performance.
In her new book, The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children’s Lives, and Where We Go Now, journalist Anya Kamenetz probes how the United States' education system responded -- inadequately, she argues -- during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on children of a year of uncertainty, and subpar remote learning infrastructure. Plus, listeners call in to describe their experiences, and how that year has had lasting effects on their kids.
Get Lit with All Of It is on the radio this summer! This month, we've been reading The Last White Man by author Mohsin Hamid. The novel tells the story of a world in which white people are suddenly waking up to find that their complexion has darkened, and their appearance has changed. Mohsin Hamid joins us to discuss, and take calls from our readers!
[REBROADCAST FROM April 6, 2022] Today is the opening of the Whitney's 80th Biennial, in which the museum surveys the landscape of contemporary art. The show, titled, Whitney Biennial 2022: Quiet As It's Kept, features artist from around the country, from New York City, to Puerto Rico, to Kansas. David Breslin, director of Curatorial Initiatives, and Adrienne Edwards, director of Curatorial Affairs, join us to speak about the show and the current state of American art. Whitney Biennial 2022: Quiet As It's Kept is on view until September 5.
This segment was chosen by our producer Luke Green.
*[REBROADCAST FROM October 12, 2021] Megan Fontanella, curator of Modern Art and Provenance at the Guggenheim Museum, joins us to discuss the new exhibit, Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle, which showcases the innovative work of the Russian painter as he traveled and was uprooted throughout Europe in the early 20th century. The exhibit is open until September 5.
This segment was selected by producer Luke Green, and is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 2, 2022] Most New Yorkers will think back to the 90s and remember certain trends, or cultural moments, that captured New York City. On that list is without a doubt one of the only times the New York Knicks were actually good. With stars like Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, and of course Spike Lee on the sidelines, they eventually even made it to the NBA finals, the first time since 1973. Chris Herring, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, just published a book about this era of the Knicks, called, Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks*, and he's with us to take your calls on your memories of watching the 90s Knicks.
This segment was selected by our producer Luke Green.
*[REBROADCAST FROM April 27, 2022] The Brooklyn born and raised photographer Jamel Shabazz has been capturing the diverse characters of New York City streets for over 40 years, particularly joyous scenes of black and brown people in neighborhoods like Flatbush, Brownsville, and Harlem. Now, some of his work is on display at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, in an exhibit called, Jamel Shabazz: Eyes on the Street, which includes over 150 of Shabazz's photographs. Jamel Shabazz joins to discuss his career, his mission with his camera, and the exhibit, which is on view until September 4.
This segment was selected by our producer Luke Green.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 10, 2022] A new book tells the story of the Women's House of Detention, a prison that operated in Greenwich Village from 1929 until 1971, before being demolished in 1974. The facility, which today is the Jefferson Market Library, was a women's prison that held women, transgender, and gender non-conforming people, often for just being poor or not compliant with gender standards of the time. Author Hugh Ryan joins to discuss this history and his book, called, The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison*.
This segment was picked by our producer Luke Green.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 6, 2022] R&B singer/songwriter Ravyn Lenae has been one-to-watch since dropping her first EP in 2015. This month, she released her official debut album, HYPNOS, which has been named one of the best of the year so far by NPR, Billboard, the AV Club, and more. As part of an hour dedicated to new debut albums, Lenae joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2022] A lot of people know Syd as the lead vocalist for Los Angeles-based band The Internet or as a former member of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future, however, the singer-songwriter's new album Broken Hearts Club captures the artist's unique alternative R&B sound. This album comes out five years after she released her debut solo album Fin. Syd joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 25, 2022] The meta musical, "A Strange Loop," was nominated for 11 Tony Awards this year. We speak with creator Michael R. Jackson and director Stephen Brackett about the show that has been called "dazzling," "thrilling" and "one of a kind."
[REBROADCAST FROM February 2, 2022] South London musician Samm Henshaw broke into the music industry with an EP called The Sound Experiment in 2015. He's since supported musicians like James Bay, Tori Kelly, and Chance the Rapper on their tours. Now he's out with his debut full-length album, Untidy Soul. Henshaw joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 25, 2022] Writer Ricky Tucker’s new book, And the Category Is...: Inside New York's Vogue, House, and Ballroom Community, takes readers behind the curtain into the ballroom community spotlighting its icons, values and history. Tucker joins us to talk the book.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 11, 2022] A new book explores experimental collaborations in hip hop cultural production in New York City from the 1970s through the early twenty-first century. St. John’s University associate professor Shanté Paradigm Smalls joins us to discuss their research and book, Hip Hop Heresies: Queer Aesthetics in New York City.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 25TH, 2022] A new documentary chronicles the unlikely transformation of beloved stage musical, "Fiddler on the Roof," to beloved film. Director Daniel Raim joins us to discuss his film, "Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen," which revisits the adaptation and filming process.
*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
This segment was selected by producer Jordan Lauf for her Producer Picks show.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 8TH, 2022] The Berlin-based record label Habibi Funk creates curated albums of re-released or newly discovered tracks from all around the Arab world, from the 1950s to the 1980s. The albums feature Lebanese folk, Moroccan disco, Sudanese jazz, and much more. Co-founder and curator Jannis Stürtz joins us to discuss his process for finding these tracks, and we'll listen to some music.
This segment was selected by producer Jordan Lauf for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 12, 2022] Pulitzer Prize finalist Chloe Cooper Jones was born with sacral agenesis, a rare congenital condition which has affected both her experience of the world and the way people treat and consider her. In her memoir, Easy Beauty, she grapples with the struggles of living with her disability, but also the triumphs: the joys of motherhood, her travels around the world, and her quest to reconsider what we think of as "beautiful."
This segment was selected by producer Jordan Lauf for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 18TH, 2022] Yankees shortstop and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter was known as "The Captain," and "Mr. November," for his leadership on the field and in the clubhouse, and for his clutch hits in big moments. Notoriously tight-lipped with the media throughout his career, Jeter managed to remain one of the most beloved Yankees of all time. A new seven-part ESPN docuseries called, "The Captain" tells the story of his career, from his upbringing, his electric early years with the Yankees, his strained relationship with former friend and teammate Alex Rodriguez, and the career changing injury that affected his game forever. Director Randy Wilkins joins us to discuss the series, and getting Jeter to be candid on camera. "The Captain" is available to stream on ESPN + now.
This segment was selected by AOI producer Jordan Lauf for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 15, 2022] Former Yankees All-Star, right fielder, and five-time World Champion Paul O'Neill joins us to discuss his new memoir, Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me, alongside co-writer and YES Network broadcaster Jack Curry. O'Neill and Curry also took calls from fans, but our phone lines are not open.
This segment was selected by AOI producer Jordan Lauf.
[REBOADCAST FROM JUNE 22, 2022] In 1987, Rick Astley released the debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. Its first single, "Never Gonna Give You Up," spawned a number one hit the following year and decades later became one of the internet's most enduring memes: Rickrolling. Astley recently reissued his debut album, and he's currently on tour. He joins us to talk about his unique career.
This segment was picked by AOI associate producer Simon Close for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAT FROM MAY 26, 2022] Since her 1971 self-titled debut, Bonnie Raitt has consistently proven to be a masterful songwriter and a perceptive interpreter and singer of others' work. On her 18th album, titled, Just Like That..., she shows that both talents are as strong as ever. Raitt joins us for a Listening Party.
This segment was picked by AOI associate producer Simon Close for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 4, 2022] Prolific jazz bassist Ron Carter turned 85 this year and celebrated with a career-retrospective concert at Carnegie Hall, called For the Love of Ron: Ron Carter and Friends. Carter, who was a member of Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet and has become the most recorded bassist of all time (at over 2200 recordings), joins us to reflect on his career.
This segment was picked by AOI associate producer Simon Close for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 21, 2022] Rock legend Joan Jett recently marked the 40th anniversary of her first two albums, "Bad Reputation" and "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," and in March, released her first-ever acoustic album, Changeup. Jett joins us to discuss the new album and her impressive career. This segment was picked by AOI associate producer Simon Close for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2022] Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live In Colorado is the first vinyl collection from Grateful Dead co-founder Bobby Weir and his band, formed in 2018, of Don Was and Jay Lane. Weir joins us for a Listening Party.
This segment was picked by AOI associate producer Simon Close for today's Producer Picks.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 15, 2022] In today's dating world, more and more people are exploring non-monogamy as an alternative to traditional monogamous relationships. But non-monogamy brings up its own tricky questions and concerns. Dedeker Winston, relationship coach and author of the book, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, joins us to discuss approaching non-monogamy in an ethical way, and takes calls from listeners.
This discussion was guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 28, 2022] The Pixar film, "Turning Red," sparked debate online over the "appropriate" way to discuss puberty and menstruation with young girls. Peggy Orenstein, gender issues expert and author of the book, Girls And Sex, joins for a conversation about helping kids understand the changes their bodies go through, and how euphemisms like "monthly visitor" and "Aunt Flo" can be damaging to internalize.
[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 6, 2021] Syrian-born singer-songwriter Azniv Korkejian, known by her stage name Bedouine, put out a new record last year called Waysides. The project is comprised of tracks that didn't find a home on either of her two previous albums. Korkejian's deliberate fingerstyle and potent lyrics, delivered in melodies that evoke a wistful strength, have earned her a notable place in the "Sad Girl" pantheon. She joined us for an All Of It Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 18, 2022] Author Matt Bell is here to help you start, and finish your novel. Bell is the author of the acclaimed 2021 novel, Appleseed, as well as a creative writing professor. He's written a new guide to finishing your novel, titled, Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts. He joined us to discuss the book, and took calls from our listeners struggling with their own novels.
This discussion was guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 30, 2022] We discuss the educational hands-on exhibits at the New York Hall of Science. NYSCI president and CEO Margaret Honey joins to talk about the museum's space exhibits, its 'Happiness Experiment' and how the museum has been re-building after a lot of damage from Hurricane Ida.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 18, 2022] Janelle Monáe needs no introduction. Amongst all of her creative endeavors, now she's the author of a new collection of short fiction stories called, The Memory Librarian. Monáe wrote the book in collaboration with female and nonbinary writers based on her 2018 album, Dirty Computer. She joins us to discuss the book, which touches on themes of Afrofuturism, identity, oppression, and more.
Late August is a time when parents are moving their kids into their first dorm room or shared housing. We speak with Wirecutter senior staff writer and former RA Jackie Reeve about move in essentials as well as some stuff you can leave at home. Plus, we take your calls and questions.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
As a parent, moving your kid into college can be hard, with a mix of feelings. On the one hand, you're sad your child won't be at home anymore, but also, you're proud of their independence. To give us advice on how parents can work through these feelings, we're joined by Rafael Rodriguez, dean of students at NYU, and Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy. Plus, we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Steve Smith, culture and arts editor for WNYC/Gothamist, joins to give us his list of things to do in New York City this weekend.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
In July, Ada Limón was named the nation's 24th U.S. Poet Laureate, and will take over the role from current Poet Laureate Joy Harjo in September. Limón joins us to discuss her life, career, new position, and her most recent collection, The Hurting Kind.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2022] The documentary "Summer of Soul" has swept nearly all awards from the Sundance Awards, to the Indie Spirits, and also won for Best Documentary at the Oscars. As part of our "Big Picture" series, where we spotlight the stars that make magic behind the camera, we speak to the film's producer, Joseph Patel.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Khaled Hosseini's wildly popular 2003 novel The Kite Runner has now been adapted into a show on Broadway. Adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler and starring Amir Arison as a young boy growing up in Kabul just before the onset of war in Afghanistan, it tells the story of his complicated relationship with his young servant and friend, Hassan. Spangler and Arison join us to discuss the show, which plays at the Hayes theater through October 30th.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
New Orleans native Ed Buckles was 13 when Hurricane Katrina hit his city. Seventeen years later his new film, "Katrina Babies," documents how the disaster changed the trajectory of the lives of kids who were also his age at the time. He joins to discuss the documentary which premieres on HBO Max on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Closing out the 60th anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, The Delacorte Theater is staging Public Works' musical adaptation of Shakespeare's "As You Like It,"adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery, with original music and lyrics also written by Taub. Woolery, as well as the production's lead Rebecca Naomi Jones (Rosalind), join us to discuss the show. "As You Like It" runs until September 11.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Vulture TV writer Jen Chaney joins to discuss the final season of the series 'Better Call Saul.'
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
"Flatbush Misdemeanors," created by comedians Kevin Iso and Dan Perlman, follows two longtime friends, one a struggling artist and the other a mediocre high school teacher, as they struggle to figure their lives out. Perlman discusses the inspiration and his role on Showtime's critically-acclaimed comedy series, which is currently airing its second season.
The East was a cultural organization founded in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, in 1969, with a mission of Black empowerment. Members built a school, local food co-ops, and even a publisher to support Black Brooklyn. Tomorrow, a free screening of a new documentary about The East, called, "The Sun Rises in The East," will be presented by BAM at the Jitu Weusi in Clinton Hill. Director Tayo Giwa and producer Cynthia Gordy Giwa join to discuss the history of The East and the making of the documentary.
According to a new major exhibition at The Jewish Museum, the years 1962 to 1964 are crucial in understanding New York City art history. The show, called New York: 1962-1964, was curated by the late art historian and curator Germano Celant, before his death in 2020. On view are 150 works by various artists who were creating in New York in the early 60s, responding to major political and social changes in the United States. Claudia Gould, director of The Jewish Museum, and Darsie Alexander, the museum's chief curator, join us to discuss the exhibition. New York: 1962-1964 is on view until January 8, 2023.
Caring for an elderly or ill relative can bring up complicated feelings. For author Lynne Tillman, it brought up feelings of frustration, duty, and sometimes resentment. She writes candidly about the complicated emotions she felt caring for her sick mother in her new book-length essay, Mothercare: On Obligation, Love, Death, and Ambivalence. She joins us to discuss, and to take calls from listeners who have grappled with similar challenges.
With summer drawing to a close, you've still got time to fit in one last summer read! All Of It and Get Lit producerJordan Lauf joins us to recommend some new and upcoming books, as well as some old favorites. Plus, we take listener recommendations and calls!
Jordan's Recommendations
Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
The Old Place by Bobby Finger
Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
Listener Recommendations
Honey and Venom - Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper by Andrew Coté
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America by Mayukh Sen
Unrequited Infatuations by Steven Van Zandt
Mr. President by Miguel Ángel Asturias, translated by David Unger
Salman Rushdie, the novelist who has been the target of a fatwa issued by the Iranian government since 1989, is recovering from a stabbing at an event on Friday in western New York.Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, the literary human rights organization where Rushdie was once president, joins us to discuss the context and freedom of speech significance of the attack and we play an excerpt of our interview with Rushdie about his novel Quichotte from 2019.
Penguin Random House wants to absorb its rival Simon & Schuster. The publisher says the merger would be good for authors by increasing advances. But the federal government says it would create a publishing behemoth that would harm writers and consumers, and it has sued to block the merger. Now, one of the most closely watched antitrust trials in U.S. history is unfolding in a Washington D.C. courthouse. Hillel Italie, books and publishing reporter for the Associated Press, joins to helpexplain the plot twists.
A new coming-of-age novel, Big Girl, tells the story of eight-year-old Malaya Clondon in a rapidly gentrifying 1990s Harlem. Author Mecca Jamilah Sullivan joins us to discuss her debut novel as part of our ongoing series, 2022 Debuts.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 14, 2021] Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead joins us to discuss his latest novel, Harlem Shuffle, a family drama and crime novel set in 1960s Harlem.
The legendary New York band Blondie is back with a comprehensive box set, Blondie: Against All Odds 1974-1982, and two shows at Pier 17 on August 17 and 18. Longtime drummer Clem Burke joins to discuss.
It's August, which is usually a difficult time to find an apartment in New York. Students are moving into the city, leases are ending, and the housing and affordability crisis in New York isn't showing any sign of improvement. But there are practical tips to find an apartment in New York to overcome the intense competition for real estate in the city. Ronda Kaysen, real estate reporter for The New York Times, joins to talk about the state of housing in New York, give tips on finding an apartment, and take your calls.
Last year, Jean Smart took home the Emmy for Best Actress for her role as a veteran comedian in HBO's series, "Hacks." This year the show is up for seventeen Emmys. We speak with co-creators Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs about the inspiration behind the show and what might be coming up in the 3rd season.
Millions of singles have swiped right in hopes of finding a connection on the popular online dating app Tinder. After the app launched almost a decade ago, we speak with Allison P. Davis, features writer for New York Magazine and The Cut, about her piece "Tinder Hearted: How did a dating app become my longest running relationship?" and listen to callers' Tinder stories.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2022] Navigating the nebulous world of chronic illness can be frustrating for patients, especially when their illness is not outwardly visible. Roughly six out of ten Americans suffer from at least one chronic illness, and many of these illnesses are poorly understood, and difficult to diagnose and treat. And now, with the emergence of "long-COVID," more people are grappling with what it might mean to live with chronic illness. A new book by Meghan O'Rourke, The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness, investigates the history of Western notions of "health" versus "illness," what it means to be "ill," and how we might reimagine these definitions to create a world where navigating the uncertainty of chronic illness is less frightening. O'Rourke joins us to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2022] Elvis Costello's new album, The Boy Named If, will appeal especially to fans of the singer-songwriter's Attractions-era rock and roll records. Costello also recently released a Spanish-language version of his 1978 album, This Year's Model. Costello joins us for a Listening Party, and to read some short stories from the book that accompanies the new album which he will perform songs from at Pier 17 tonight.
Everyone has a story to tell. Whether it was some crazy life adventure, a family history, or a personal reflection, memoir writing is a great way to make sense of the world and our place in it. Maybe you've even started writing yourself. But it's not easy to write personal stories. The process can be intimidating, vulnerable, and uncomfortable. Cullen Thomas, a teacher at Gotham Writers, and Briallen Hopper, an associate professor at Queens College, both teach memoir writing to aspiring writers, and they join us to talk about the basic skills needed to write creative and narrative-driven non-fiction, how to dig deeper into your own story, and take calls from listeners for any writing questions or to give advice on your own memoir ideas.
Sona Movsesian, Conan O’Brien’s longtime assistant and cohost of his podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, pens a how-to guide for becoming a horrible assistant while keeping a job. She shares her secrets with us and discusses her new book, The World's Worst Assistant.
In the late 1970s, punk music was particularly popular amongst teenagers. In New York City, they filled clubs like CBGB, Max's Kansas City, Hurrah, and TR3. They also formed bands. Tim Sommer, journalist and former record executive, recently wrote about this era of New York City music history for the New York Times in the article "In the Late ’70s, Teen Punks Ruled New York. These Are Their Stories." He joins us to discuss the piece alongside Kate Schellenbach, founding member of the Beastie Boys and drummer for Luscious Jackson who was a teenage punk in the 70s herself. Plus, we take your calls of your memories of the 70s New York punk scene.
In the last year, many of us have celebrated getting to go to concerts again... but that also means having to brave the experience of ticketing again. Exorbitantly-priced tickets to Bruce Springsteen's latest tour were recently in the headlines, but that's just the tip of the iceberg, with further issues like bots and resellers making the ticket-buying process all the more stressful. A new New York state law attempting to address issues with the ticket industry, which, among other changes, requires ticket vendors to show prices including fees upfront and resellers to display a ticket's original price, goes into effect at the end of the month. But will that make ticketing any less dreaded for lovers of live music? Ethan Millman, a staff writer covering the music industry for Rolling Stone, joins us to discuss.
This week marks the 48th anniversary of Gerald Ford taking office, becoming one in a growing list of one-term Presidents. Donald Trump might be angling to remove himself from that list by running again in 2024, and there has been much speculation about whether President Biden will only serve one term. To take a look at the legacy of one-term Presidents, we are joined by historian, Princeton history professor, and author Julian Zelizer.
This summer at the Newark Museum of Art, two exhibitions have highlighted intimate photographs of jazz musicians of the 20th century. The first, Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic, displays the photographs Dantzic took of Holiday during her week-long residency at the Sugar Hill nightclub in Newark in 1957. The second exhibition is titled, Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection, which highlights photographs of jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and others sitting in on jam sessions, recording in the studio, and living in their private life. Millicent Matthews, manager of travelling exhibitions, and Catherine Evans, deputy director of collections and curatorial strategies at the Newark Museum of Art, join to discuss the importance of these photographs and what else you can expect to see. Both exhibitions are on display until August 21.
The new novel, Nuclear Family, tells the story of a Korean family living in Hawai'i grappling with their oldest son's bizarre attempt to cross the Demilitarized Zone and enter into North Korea. Author Joseph Han joins us to discuss the book as part of our series, 2022 Debuts.
After Beyoncé and Lizzo both retroactively removed ableist slurs from their recent releases, we wanted to learn how some words start out or become offensive, why they're hurtful, and whether marginalized communities can 'reclaim' words used against them. Two linguists join us to explain: Dr. Deborah Tannen is a professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University, and author of That's Not What I Meant!: How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships; and Benjamin K. Bergen is director of the Language and Cognition Lab at University of California, San Diego. Plus, listeners call in to tell us about their experiences with hurtful language.
It's hot in New York City right now, but that doesn't mean you can't find ways to get outdoors and enjoy the summer. One option is a visit to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, which has over 12,000 acres of protected land, fresh and saltwater marshes, and home to one of the largest bird habitats in the northeast. As part of our series highlighting outdoor recreational activities to do in New York, we speak with Terri Carta, executive director for the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Park Conservancy and Rick Jenkins, a National Park Service ranger for the Gateway National Recreation Area, to learn more about the Wildlife Refuge and its history.
Olivia Newton-John, one of the biggest stars of the 70’s and 80’s, passed away yesterday. We look back at the career and legacy of the actor and musician with NPR music critic Ann Powers.
Thirty years ago this summer, the movie "A League of Their Own," starring Madonna and Tom Hanks, became a hit. Now, the movie has inspired a spinoff tv series with new characters. Joining us to discuss the new series is executive producer Will Graham, and Abbi Jacobson, executive producer who also stars in the show as the character Carson. "A League of Their Own" premieres on Prime Video on August 12.
Vulture television critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins for a Review/Preview of the hottest TV shows that have come out this summer, and some of the shows she's most looking forward to watching for the rest of the summer.
Thank you notes, post cards, school assignments--a good pen can make all the difference. We talk to listeners about their favorite pens and get some recommendations from blogger and host of the podcast, The Pen Addict, Brad Dowdy.
Beyoncé's latest album, Renaissance, and Drake's new album, Honestly, Nevermind, are both strongly influenced by 90s house music, foreshadowing a revival for the style. Music critic Craig Seymour explains the origins of house music and its influences on pop music as a genre.
T Bone Burnett is a multi-Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and guitarist. Though he's widely known for his role in the bluegrass boom of the 21st century, his work has also explored the avant garde. His new album, The Invisible Light: Spells, is the second in a trilogy, mixing both folk and electronic elements. He also recently launched a new recording technology, called Ionic Originals, described as a hybrid of vinyl and CD. Burnett joins us.
The new documentary "Mija" follows two women from undocumented Mexican-American families, singer Jacks Haupt and manager/singer Doris Anahí Muñoz, as they navigate the music industry. Haupt, Muñoz and director Isabel Castro join us to discuss the film.
"Mija" opens in NY theaters today and will premiere on Disney+ on September 16.
The new documentary "ClayDream" offers a portrait of Will Vinton, the creator of The California Raisins, sometimes called the father of claymation. Director Marq Evans joins.
As New York heads into another heatwave, let's talk about nature's AC--- trees! Our city could use more trees to help cool the weather and help improve the help of residents. But planting more trees can be unexpectedly challenging. Emily Maxwell, New York City's program director of the Nature Conservancy, and Sam Bishop, director of urban forestry and education for Trees New York, join us to discuss.
Steve Smith, culture and arts editor for WNYC/Gothamist, joins to give us some things to do in New York City this weekend that we should check out.
For writer -- and Brooklynite -- Xochitl Gonzalez, the sounds of home are noisy: friends yelling on the street, parents calling their kids, garbage trucks, sirens, cars blasting music. But when she returned to her neighborhood after a few years away, she found a lot of the newcomers who had moved in preferred a quieter landscape. She wrote about it in the essay "Why Do Rich People Love Quiet?" in the September issue of The Atlantic.
New York Magazine's diner-at-large Tammie Teclemariam is on a mission to try as many New York restaurants as possible in one year for her newsletter "The Year I Ate New York." She's now about halfway through her culinary journey, and had many tricks and suggestions to share from her piece "200 Restaurants, 100 Tips," which includes advice like where to find the best dive bars, and what ice cream in New York reigns supreme. She joins us to discuss, and to take your calls on your best dining tips and tricks.
In case you missed it, here's our full list of recommendations, from Tammie and the All Of It listeners:
- Cesar's Empanadas Truck, Fort Greene
- Shukette, Chelsea
- Hummus Bar, Midwood
- Terre, Park Slope
- LaRina, Fort Greene
- Macosa Trattoria, Bed-Stuy
- Marea, Columbus Circle
- Betty Bakery, Boerum Hill
- Blossom, University Place
- Place des Fetes, Clinton Hill
- Tacos el Bronco, Sunset Park
- Sahara East, East Village
- Keki Modern Cakes, Chinatown
- Eataly, Flatiron
- Dante, West Village
- D'Antan, Crown Heights
Apple TV+’s "Physical" wraps on another season. Set in 1980s San Diego, the dark comedy follows Sheila Rubin, played by Rose Byrne, as she goes from tortured housewife to fitness guru. We discuss the show with creator Annie Weisman ahead of the season 2 finale.
It's been 10 years since the foundation of the film studio A24, and in celebration this week, many of A24's most popular films have been added to HBO Max. In the past 10 years, A24 has become a recognizable film brand, with many devoted followers and fans. What has made their slate of films stand out from the crowd? We speak to Washington Post pop culture reporter Sonia Rao about her piece, "How the indie studio behind "Moonlight," "Lady Bird" and "Hereditary" flourished while breaking Hollywood rules" and take calls from listeners about their favorite A24 films.
Actor Nichelle Nichols, famous for her portrayal of Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the "Star Trek" series, died on Sunday at age 89. Black Girl Nerds founder and podcast host Jamie Broadnax joins us to discuss what it meant to see a Black woman in a major role in a sci-fi television show for the first time. We also take your calls on Nichols and her legacy.
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 7, 2022] Journalist Danielle Friedman reveals hidden history of contemporary women’s fitness culture in her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Through a blend of reportage and personal narrative, each chapter uncovers the birth of a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. The author joins us to discuss her findings.
Poet Christopher Soto discusses his latest book, Diaries of a Terrorist. He tells us how he used verse to explore themes like safety, police violence and mass incarceration, and how he’s helping open up the literary world to more queer immigrant voices.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 27, 2022] Silvana Estrada is a rising singer-songwriter from Veracruz, Mexico, whom NPR's Alt.Latino has named one to watch for 2022. Her debut solo album, Marchita, whose title translates to "withered," explores heartbreak through minimalist, intimately recorded songs based in part in the folk tradition son jarocho. Estrada joins us for a Listening Party.
Estrada will be performing a free concert at Summerstage in Central Park tonight.
11-time NBA Champion and 5-time MVP Bill Russell died at the age of 88 on Sunday. But Russell was always adamant he was more than an NBA superstar. At the end of the day, he wanted to be thought of as a man. Jemele Hill, contributing writer to The Atlantic, and Howard Bryant, senior writer for ESPN, join us to commemorate Bill Russell the man, Civil Rights activist, coach, and one of the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Plus, we take your calls.
Basement Bhangra was a dance party fixture in New York City that brought South Asian dance music to an inclusive crowd. Now, the party is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend at Central Park SummerStage. DJ Rekha, who's run the party since its beginnings, joins us to discuss.
Following the massive success of the podcast and Netflix series Song Exploder, creator and executive producer Hrishikesh Hirway has launched a new off-shoot for literature lovers, called Book Exploder. The podcast, hosted by journalist and author Susan Orlean, features authors like Min Jin Lee, George Saunders, and James McBride breaking down one passage from one of their works, showing how much work goes into every paragraph of a book. Hirway and Orlean join us to discuss. The first episode of Book Exploder launches today.
With the news last week that that Choco Taco could be discontinued, many are having strong feelings about beloved confections, and what it means to say goodbye to them. Jon Prince, President at candyfavorites.com, a 3rd-generation candy wholesaler, joins us to talk about how tasty treats comfort us during hard times, and how we come to feel so strongly about them. Plus, listeners call in to share their Choco Taco memories, and remembrances of other discontinued sweets.
The goal of journalism is to inform people. But many are finding themselves so distressed by the news that they are actively avoiding it. Journalist Amanda Ripley recently wrote a piece for The Washington Post called, "I stopped reading the news. Is the problem me — or the product?" and she argues that it's time for news outlets to rethink their purpose -- and start focusing on what humans need, which she says is agency, dignity and hope. Ripley joins us to discuss.
We continue our series 2022 Debuts, spotlighting debut authors, with Patricia Wants To Cuddle. The story follows the final contestants of a reality dating show who suddenly find themselves in a survival situation... and in love with one another. Author Samantha Allen joins us to discuss her debut novel.
HBO's "We Met in Virtual Reality" is a groundbreaking documentary filmed entirely online, within a platform called VRChat. The film follows the avatars of real world human beings interacting and exploring their virtual world, at bars, atop roller coasters, and on dinosaur safaris. Director Joe Hunting joins us to talk about his feature-length debut.
Once there was a time when Facebook and Instagram seemed to be the dominant social media platforms. Now the field is much more crowded, and those platforms are competing with newer apps like TikTok, Discord, and most recently, BeReal. Where do things stand now, and how are companies like Meta attempting to compete? Cal Newport, a New Yorker contributing writer and associate professor of computer science at Georgetown, joins us to discuss his latest piece for the New Yorker, "TikTok and the Fall of the Social-Media Giants."
In 1993, a new student enrolled in Jono McLeod's class at Bearsden Academy -- Brandon Lee, a 16-year-old junior. Except that wasn't his real name, and he wasn't a teenager. Decades later, Jono McLeod unravels the story in his new documentary, "My Old School."
"Danceteria Rewind" is a show on TWITCH that recalls & remixes the halcyon days of one of NYC's edgiest dance clubs, the place where Madonna got her start, Basquiat showed his art and the Beastie Boys dropped beats. DJ Rafe Gomez is bringing back the essence of the place for a new generation and the generation that experienced it the first go around.
Singer-songwriter and fiddle player Amanda Shires calls her seventh album, "Take It Like A Man," her best work yet. It's also her first non-holiday solo release since founding the country supergroup The Highwomen, with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby. Shires joins us for a Listening Party.
Road trips, train rides and long flights are some of the best times to kickback and check out a new podcast. Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah checks in for a Review/Preview to give us his picks for what podcasts to listen to this summer and what he's looking forward to.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 26, 2021] Actor and Club Cumming owner Alan Cumming joins us to discuss his new memoir, Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life, which touches on Cumming’s divorce from his ex-wife, childhood abuse at the hands of his father, his career, and his current marriage to his husband.
This past Friday, Beyoncé released her latest album, Renaissance, her first solo album in six years. Her lead single for the album, "BREAK MY SOUL," was heavily influenced by dance beats that have caused many to talk about the return of dance-type music into the mainstream. Complex's Alana Yzola joins us to dig into the album and listen to some tracks.
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 5, 2022] A new debut novel tells the story of a Nuyorican wedding planner whose life changes when her absent mother, a former member of the Young Lords who turned radical, comes back into the picture. Author Xochitl Gonzalez, herself a former New York City wedding planner, joins us to discuss her first novel Olga Dies Dreaming, as part of our series "2022 Debuts."
[REBROADCAST FROM FEB. 24, 2022] A debut novel is a page-turning story of an elite Black violinist whose rare and expensive instrument is being held hostage on the eve of the most prestigious music competition in the world. Author Brendan Slocumb, himself a classical musician and a music educator, joins us to discuss the novel, titled The Violin Conspiracy. We're featuring it as part of our ongoing series highlighting debut authors, "2022 Debuts."
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 25, 2022] Author and former Dear Sugars host Steve Almond has written non-fiction and short stories, but never a novel... until now. His debut, All the Secrets of the World, tells the story of two best friends who are torn apart when one's father is accused of killing the other's brother. Almond joins us to discuss the novel as part of our series, 2022 Debuts.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 4, 2022] In a thrilling new novel, a young woman named Ruby stands accused for the murder of her husband... and the deaths of three other people. Ruby maintains that she is innocent in her husband's death, but she has a secret: she is guilty of the other three murders. How can she prove she loved her husband and would never hurt him? And what drove her to kill three other people? All is revealed in the debut novel from Emmy-nominated screenwriter Sascha Rothchild, titled, Blood Sugar. She joins us to discuss as part of our series, "2022 Debuts."
[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 20, 2022] Frida is a dedicated mother who had one very, very bad day. And that one day leads to the removal of her child and Frida's induction into a new government reform program for "bad mothers." This is the plot of a new debut novel fromJessamine Chan, titled The School for Good Mothers. We speak with Chan as part of our new series highlighting first-time authors, '2022 Debuts.'
[REBROADCAST FROM FEB. 4, 2022] A new debut novel tells a story of lust and obsession on a college campus... among the professors. When a popular English professor finds out her husband is under investigation for his behavior with former students, she turns her attention to a man named Vladimir, a young, married, novelist who has just come to campus. Her infatuation quickly turns to potentially dangerous obsession. Author Julia May Jonas joins us to discuss her novel, Vladimir, as part of our series '2022 Debuts.'
Pianist Lara Downes joins as the musical guest at our July Get Lit radio special! Named 2022 Classical Woman of the Year by American Public Media's Performance Today, Downes discusses her career and shares two exclusive performances.
In continuing our Get Lit celebration, we welcome Tony Award winner Sutton Foster to the party! Foster read the audiobook of The Summer Place, and is currently starring in "The Music Man" on Broadway opposite Hugh Jackman. She joins us, and Jennifer Weiner, to discuss both projects.
With the summer time comes the opportunity to get outside and get your gardening on! But not everyone has the same amount of space in their home or apartment, and trying to know everything about soil, watering, and the right amount of sunlight for plants can be intimidating. With us to talk about getting started in gardening and take your gardening related calls is horticulturist Jessica Walliser, author of the book, Container Gardening Complete: Creative Projects for Growing Vegetables and Flowers in Small Spaces, and co-founder of Savvy Gardening, who can speak to apartment gardening, as well as Joel Flagler, Professor at the Rutgers University School of Environmental & Biological Sciences and Rutgers Agricultural Extension Agent for Bergen County.
Get Lit with All Of It is on the radio this summer! This month, we've been reading, The Summer Place, by bestselling author Jennifer Weiner. The novel tells the story of a family full of secrets... secrets that are forced to the surface when 22-year-old Ruby decides to get married to her pandemic boyfriend at the family's vacation home in Cape Cod. Jennifer Weiner joins us to discuss, and take calls from our readers!
After years of dominating pop culture with its immense catalog and acclaimed original programming, Netflix seems to be going through a rough patch. It's begun losing subscribers for the first time in its history, losing a million just in 2022's second quarter. With competition ramping up from other streaming services and a number of expensive original movies and series failing to gain much attention, what is the future for Netflix? David Sims, staff writer covering culture for The Atlantic, joins us to discuss the issues with Netflix, and what the company's plans are for the future.
To round out an hour on romance, we take calls from listeners about their most memorable dating stories. Liv Atwood, creator of the matchmaking service Liv's Love Pool, joins us.
Viewers have left the theaters after seeing Jordan Peele's latest film, "Nope," starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, with their jaws dropped. It's been described as genre-blending and a spectacle summer blockbuster that lives up to the hype. A.O Scott, chief film critic for The New York Times, recently reviewed the film, and he joins to share his thoughts on "Nope" and Peele's reputation as a director in Hollywood today.
Comedian Wyatt Cenac and musician Donwill began their "Shouting at the Screen" series about a decade ago. At each event, the duo screen a Blaxploitation film or cult favorite and provide commentary as it plays. Their next screening is July 28, with shows to follow in October and January 2023. Cenac and Donwill join us to talk about the series, and listeners call in to shout out (and at) their own picks.
We're a little over halfway through the summer, so we wanted to take a 'tour' of this year's summer blockbuster movies like "Thor: Love and Thunder," "Top Gun: Maverick," "Jurassic World Dominion," and more. Plus, listeners call in with their reviews.
After rekindling their love for one another, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot recently. We discuss the possibility of getting back with an ex. We also receive advice from the Dateable podcast hosts Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick as well as journalist and Love After 50 author Francine Russo.
The years between adolescence and middle age can be some of the trickiest to navigate, especially in a modern world filled with uncertainty about the stability of the future. Psychotherapist and author Satya Doyle Byock has written a new book about this stage, which she defines as the "quarterlife" period from ages 16 to 36. She joins us to discuss the book, titled Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood, and take calls from listeners.
With smartphones being a common tool of everyday life for many people today, it can be hard as parents to navigate when to buy your child their first smartphone, if you can afford it. What are the ground rules you should set? How should you teach your kid about the right ways to engage on the internet? Catherine Pearlman, social worker and creator of the website, The Family Coach, has a new book called, First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette, and she joins us to talk about how to teach children to use smartphones responsibly, and take your calls.
It's almost time for the summer season's Perseid meteor showers. Bart Fried, executive VP of the NYC-based Amateur Astronomers Association, joins with tips on the best times and places to catch the falling stars, and more advice on stargazing in and around the light-polluted city.
A new guidebook, 111 Places for Kids in New York That You Must Not Miss, spotlights 111 places to take the kiddos around the city in all boroughs for all budgets. Co-author Rachel Mazor joins and we take listener calls.
Drummer, MacArthur Genius, and composer Tyshawn Sorey has had a busy summer. For the past few months, he's been on tour in Europe, and on July 8, he released his latest album, Mesmerism, recorded with his trio. The self-released album includes interpretations of standards of the American Songbook and also lesser known compositions. Sorey joins us for a Listening Party.
Author Katherine J. Chen spent years researching Joan of Arc to prepare to write her fictionalized account of the young warrior's life for her novel, Joan. Chen joins us to discuss.
NYO Jazz is a summer program from Carnegie Hall recognizing talented musicians between the ages of 16 and 19 from across the country. The group just released their first album, We’re Still Here, and this week they'll launch a multi-state tour starting July 28 at Carnegie Hall. Artistic director and bandleader Sean Jones joins us to talk about the program, alongside two teen bandmembers: alto saxophone player Kaela Seltzer and trombone player Melvin Nimtz.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 11, 2022]
A new sweeping exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the work of painter Winslow Homer, with a particular focus on his depictions of conflict from the mid 19th to early 20th century. Curators Stephanie Herdrich and Sylvia Yount join us to discuss the exhibit, Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents, which is up at the Met through July 31.
In the late '80s and early '90s, the most powerful drug lords in Queens were also the most influential in the emerging hip hop music scene. A new 3 part docuseries, which premiered at Tribeca, "Supreme Team," begins airing on Showtime this month. We speak to producer/director Peter Scalettar, who worked on this project with hip hop legend, Nas.
It's Pickling Weekend at the New York Botanical Garden. Toby Adams, director of the NYBG's Edible Academy, joins us to talk about what brinetastic events are happening, why -- and how -- to get started pickling, and what the Edible Academy does.
The New York Asian Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and runs through July 31. Executive director Samuel Jamier joins us to discuss the lineup.
The House Committee investigating the January 6th insurrection held its final scheduled hearing last night in prime time, focusing on a minute-by-minute analysis of President Trump's actions during the Capitol riot. Karen Greenberg, the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham Law, discusses what we learned last night, and what future steps the committee, and the Department of Justice, could take.
According to the Billion Oyster Project, New York Harbor once had over 220,000 acres of oyster reefs in its waters. And not only can they also filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, but they taste pretty good too. As part of our ongoing summer series dedicated to learning more about outdoor recreational opportunities in New York City, Billion Oyster Project founder Pete Malinowski and Ann Fraioli, director of education, join to teach us about the history of oysters in New York City, why they're critically important to maintaining a healthy local ecosystem, and how listeners can get involved and volunteer in and around the Harbor.
On this day in 1853, the New York State Legislature approved the establishment of Central Park. At that time, the land was home to a dairy, a number of farms, several cemeteries, two bone boiling factories, a couple of gunpowder storage sites -- and about a thousand people. Sara Cedar Miller joins us to talk about this history. She is the historian emerita of the Central Park Conservancy, and the author of Before Central Park.
Sara Cedar Miller is giving a virtual talk about Central Park on Tuesday, July 26 at 6pm. For details, go here.
It's hot--and too hot to turn on the stove. Eater restaurant critic Robert Sietsema joins to share his favorite places to eat this summer, from food courts to fine dining and we'll take listener calls for their favorite places to frequent, too!
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
The Aperol Spritz had a moment, Hibiscus has been the rage, now according to NYT Cooking Editor Becky Hughes, this summer is all about the Dirty Shirley. Hear about this twist on the kids' drink and other popular flavors at bars this season. Mocktails too!
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago have a new album out, their 38th according to the band, titled Born For This Moment. Founding member and trumpet player Lee Loughnane joins us for a Listening Party.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
New York-based band Interpol celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album this year, and the band has returned with a new album. Founding member Daniel Kessler joins us for a Listening Party for the album, The Other Side of Make-Believe, which was released last Friday.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Every baker aspires to receive a handshake from Paul Hollywood. "The Great British Baking Show" judge rarely dishes out a handshake to contestants, and only if whatever was baked was up to his standards. Hollywood's new cookbook, BAKE: My Best Ever Recipes for the Classics, includes both sweet and savory recipes, and he joins us to discuss the basics of baking, how to take your home baking to the next level, and his experience working on the popular television show.
Victoria Sandwich
If you’re new to baking, this should be your very first cake. If you get it right, everything else will be easy. You can make a Victoria sandwich using the all-in-one method, where you mix everything together in a bowl at the same time, but I encourage you to cream the fats and sugar together before adding the eggs, flour and raising agent, as you’ll learn a lot about baking this way. Baking is a science. That’s why, if possible, I prefer to weigh the eggs first and then adjust the quantities of the other ingredients to get the perfect balance. I like to use half margarine for a lighter texture and half butter for a rich flavor. Traditionally, it’s filled with just preserves, but if you’re feeling indulgent, feel free to add whipped cream or buttercream.
8–10 slices
4 large eggs (in their shells)
1 ¼ cups (about 240g) superfine sugar
1 ¾ cups plus 3 tbsp (about 240g) all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 stick (about 120g) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease the pans
1 stick (about 120g) margarine, softened
To finish
½ cup (125g) raspberry preserves (good-quality)
A little superfine sugar, to sprinkle
Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch (20cm) cake pans and line the bases with parchment paper. Weigh the eggs first (in their shells), then weigh the same quantity of sugar and flour. For the butter and the margarine, you need half the weight of the eggs.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, margarine and sugar together using an electric whisk until pale in color and light and fluffy (1). Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again.
Beat the eggs together in a pitcher, then gradually add to the mixture, beating well after each addition (2). Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again. Sift the flour and baking powder over the surface of the mixture and gently fold in, using a large metal spoon (3).
Divide the mixture between the prepared cake pans. To ensure the cakes are exactly the same size you can weigh the cake mixture into each pan. Gently smooth the surface with the back of the spoon to level it (4).
Bake in the center of the oven for 25 minutes until risen, golden brown and the cakes spring back in the center when lightly touched with a fingertip. They should be slightly shrunken away from the edges of the pan. Leave the cakes in the pans for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. Leave to cool completely.
When cold, sandwich the cakes together with the raspberry preserves and sprinkle the top with a little superfine sugar.
Excerpted from BAKE by Paul Hollywood. Text © Paul Hollywood. Photos © Haarala Hamilton. Reprinted by permission of Bloomsbury USA.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 25, 2021] In Unrequited Infatuations, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt recounts meeting Bruce Springsteen, becoming an activist, being cast on "The Sopranos," and more moments from his impressive life story.
We revisit the conversation with Van Zandt following last week's announcement of a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band tour in 2023.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
A charming new film stars Lesley Manville as a housecleaner who dreams of buying a designer dress at the famed Christian Dior salon in Paris. The film's director Anthony Fabian joins to discuss "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris," which is in theaters now.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
A heat wave is a good time to get on, and in, the water. WNYC reporter Gwynne Hogan offers a guide for canoeing and kayaking around the city, and gives an update on NYC public pools.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Simón Mejía is the founder of the Colombia-based band Bomba Estéreo. He joins us to talk about the band's latest album, Deja, and about collaborating with Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny on one of the summer's biggest songs, "Ojitos Lindos." Mejía also previews a screening of his film "El Duende" at NuBlu on July 22, and the release of the film's soundtrack on the same day, under his solo project, Monte.
Bomba Estéreo will perform at the the Let'sGetFr.ee festival in Queens on August 21.
If you've ever wondered where people who are kidnapped by aliens go, novelist Mat Johnson has one answer: to New Roanoke, a settlement on a moon of Jupiter which has all the comforts of home -- if you're in the right socioeconomic level. His new novel, Invisible Things tells the story of a sci-fi future whose problems are all too familiar to the present.
Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Abi Morgan was relieved when her husband woke up from a long coma, following a harrowing experience with a mysterious illness. But that relief was short-lived when she learned that her husband thought that she was a stranger posing as his wife. Morgan tells her family's story, and their journey to recovery, in her new book This Is Not a Pity Memoir.
The sun is out, the weather is hot, and many of us are looking for the perfect beach for a summer getaway. Will Gleason, North American content director for Time Out magazine and News 12 New Jersey reporter Brian Donohue join us to discuss the best beaches in our area.
Based on true events, the new Apple TV + series "Black Bird" tells the story of a man facing a long prison sentence who is told by authorities that if he can get a confession out of a suspected serial killer, he might be able to walk free. Dennis Lehane, author of books like Shutter Island, Mystic River, and Gone Baby Gone, is the creator and showrunner of the series. He joins us to discuss "Black Bird," which airs new episodes Fridays on Apple TV +.
The new documentary, "Anonymous Club," is an intimate view into Australian musician Courtney Barnett's life, while touring and working on her latest album, Things Take Time, Take Time. Barnett joins us to discuss the film and her album, alongside the film's director and Barnett's longtime friend and music video director, Danny Cohen. "Anonymous Club" opens on July 19 in New York City.
The Emmy nominations are out and we speak to Vulture's TV critic Kathryn Van Arendonk about the big stories, surprises and snubs.
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were one of Hollywood's great love stories, a golden couple who achieved great things together. Ethan Hawke joins us to discuss directing the new docuseries about their lives and love called, "The Last Movie Stars," which also stars George Clooney reading transcripts from Paul Newman, and Laura Linney reading for Joanne Woodward. "The Last Movie Stars" premieres on HBO Max on July 21.
Yankees shortstop and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter was known as "The Captain," and "Mr. November," for his leadership on the field and in the clubhouse, and for his clutch hits in big moments. Notoriously tight-lipped with the media throughout his career, Jeter managed to remain one of the most beloved Yankees of all time. A new seven-part ESPN docuseries called, "The Captain" tells the story of his career, from his upbringing, his electric early years with the Yankees, his strained relationship with former friend and teammate Alex Rodriguez, and the career changing injury that affected his game forever. Director Randy Wilkins joins us to discuss the series, and getting Jeter to be candid on camera. "The Captain" premieres on ESPN tonight, after the Home Run Derby.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 12, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day two, we discuss the life of the lawyers who would represent Norma McCorvey in front of the Supreme Court, and how McCorvey came to be the woman the lawyers chose as the plaintiff to attempt to legalize abortion.
[REBROADAST FROM July 11, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day one, we discuss the early life of the woman who became Jane Roe in the Supreme Court case, Norma McCorvey. Prager speaks about how the culture of the rural American South in the early 20th century and McCorvey's family informed how she carried herself.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 13, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day three, we discuss America post-Roe v. Wade, and how people on both sides of the issue continued to fight for or against the decision, including the story of two doctors who fell on different sides of the issue, Mildred Jefferson and Curtis Boyd.
[REBROADCAST FROM July 14, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day four, we speak about the later life of Jane Roe, Norma McCorvey, and how her opinions of abortion changed as she aged. Plus, we reflect on how the story of Roe v. Wade is different now that it has been overturned by the Supreme Court, and what it could mean for the future of civil rights in the United States.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 13, 2022] Following our Listening Party with Maren Morris, we take a deep dive into the recent history of women in country music with Marissa R. Moss, author of the forthcoming book, Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be. Subjects of the book include Morris, along with Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, and the Chicks. Her Country will be published on May 10.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 13, 2022] Maren Morris has dominated pop charts and been a member of the country supergroup The Highwomen. Pitchfork describes her latest solo album, Humble Quest, as "matter-of-factly masterful." Morris joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 8, 2021] This past month legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz released her newest book, a collection of her long-spanning work in fashion photography, the first compilation of her work in the industry. In Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland, inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland, Leibovitz journeys through over 300 photos from her career in fashion, including photographing models, designers like Tom Ford and John Galiano, to important political figures and athletes, though, as she would tell it, she never considered herself a fashion photographer at all. Leibovitz joins us to talk the new collection of her work.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 22, 2021] The 1619 Project from The New York Times was first published in 2019, four hundred years after the first slave ship landed on the shores of the United States. The project aims to create a new framework for how to understand the legacy and present consequences of slavery in the U.S, and was received with high praise or sharp criticism, depending on who you ask. Now, a new book, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, expands upon the original published version with new essays and reporting. Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and New York Times Magazine editor in chief Jake Silverstein are with us to discuss the project.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 4, 2022] Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori is one of the most celebrated artists working in theater today, with credits that include "Caroline, or Change," "Fun Home," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Shrek the Musical" and "A Free Man of Color." She joins us to discuss her incredible year, with shows like "Caroline, or Change," "Kimberly Akimbo," and her role as development music consultant and supervising vocal producer on the new "West Side Story" film.
A new documentary based on Eve Rodsky’s New York Times bestselling book examines domestic inequities in today’s households. Rodsky and director Jennifer Siebel Newsom join us to discuss the film "Fair Play."
As the country reels from continued mass shootings and a Supreme Court decision that makes it easier to carry a concealed firearm, we revisit the story of one of the most prominent figures in the fight for gun reform. In 2011, then-Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords survived an assassination attempt when she was shot in a parking lot. A new documentary tells her story, and charts her recovery and activism. Co-directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen joins us to discuss the film, "Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down," in theaters now.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day four, we speak about the later life of Jane Roe, Norma McCorvey, and how her opinions of abortion changed as she aged. Plus, we reflect on how the story of Roe v. Wade is different now that it has been overturned by the Supreme Court, and it could mean for the future of civil rights in the United States.
We continue our series 2022 Debuts by spotlighting the novel Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress. Set in 2011, it tells the story of four students who become entangled in the Occupy Wall Street movement, and with each other. Angress joins us to discuss.
The weather shows no sign of cooling down this weekend so we’ll take a tour of some of the best places to treat yourself with a little ice cream. Eater NY reporter Emma Orlow joins to share her list, and we’ll take listener calls about your favorite spots and flavors.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day three, we discuss America post-Roe v. Wade, and how people on both sides of the issue continued to fight for or against the decision, including the story of two doctors who fell on different sides of the issue, Mildred Jefferson and Curtis Boyd.
Home, before and after is the first album from Bronx-raised musician Regina Spektor in six years. She joins us for a Listening Party and to preview her shows at Carnegie Hall on July 19 and Forest Hills Stadium on August 4.
A new biography from Ken Auletta explores how Harvey Weinstein became one of the biggest power-players in Hollywood... and one of its most widespread perpetuators of abuse. From the very beginnings to the Me Too movement, Auletta covers the life of Weinstein in his new book Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence.
A new film from Magnolia Pictures and Martin Scorsese tells the story of the storied Chelsea Hotel from its days as the center of the bohemian arts community in NYC to its decline to its reinvention as market rate apartments. We'll speak to directors Amélie van Elmbt and Maya Duverdier, and current resident Rose Cory and take listener calls.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with journalist Joshua Prager, author of the biography about the story of Roe v. Wade, called The Family Roe: An American Story. On day two, we discuss the life of the lawyers who would represent Norma McCorvey in front of the Supreme Court, and how McCorvey came to be the woman the lawyers chose as the plaintiff to attempt to legalize abortion.
NOTE: This segment has been edited. The original audio featured a number of impromptu contributions from Alison's dog, Rocco. As delightful as he is, we've re-recorded some portions to remove his comments.
According to the Newark Museum of Art, The Newark Black Film Festival is the oldest Black film festival in the country, since it was first organized in 1974. The festival allows young Black filmmakers, like a young Spike Lee once upon a time, to screen their work and speak with viewers about their creative process in panel discussions. The 2022 Newark Black Film Festival runs from July 12 to July 17 at the Newark Museum of Art, and will screen eight films. Darryl Walker, the director of community engagement for the Museum, joins us to preview the festival and speak about the filmmakers being featured this year.
“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” is a quirky, charming new film based on a series of YouTube shorts about a talking shell in search of his long-lost family. We speak to its director, Dean Fleischer-Camp, and Jenny Slate, who is the voice of Marcel.
A new book explores experimental collaborations in hip hop cultural production in New York City from the 1970s through the early twenty-first century. St. John’s University associate professor Shanté Paradigm Smalls joins us to discuss their research and book, Hip Hop Heresies: Queer Aesthetics in New York City.
This year, 45 years since the Voyager probes escaped Earth's gravity, carrying scientific equipment and some cultural artifacts of humankind, NASA engineers began to power down some of the spacecrafts' systems in order to extend the missions life, possibly for another 10 years. Among things made by human hands, these spacecraft are farther from home than anything else. Dr. Candice Hansen-Koharcheck, a longtime Voyager scientist, and chair of NASA's Outer Planets Assessment Group joins to celebrate the long life of this mission, and tell us what insights the probe could gather as it continues beyond the gravitational reach of our sun.
A new novel tells the story of a woman who, on her walk home from work, runs into every single person she's ever dated. Newly engaged, our protagonist suspects that something bigger than coincidence is going on... and it might even involve some magic. Author Sloane Crossley joins us to discuss her latest novel, Cult Classic.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
The summer is in full swing, and chances are you're attending or hosting parties with family and friends and you'll want to do some baking. Jessie Sheehan, recipe developer and author of the cookbook, Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats, is here to help. Sheehan joins us to share some easy recipes for baking small bite-sized treats that are great for entertaining, and take your calls.
*This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Today is WNYC's 98th birthday! We take a trip through the archives and hear a recreation, from 1948, of the station's very first broadcast, as well as some summer safety tips from a former mayor. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Believe it or not, 2022 is already more than halfway over. As a result, many are reflecting on the best albums that have already been released this year, what sounds and trends have been popular, as well as look forward to what projects we should expect to hear throughout the rest of the year. Plus, as we reach the peak of the heat of summer, everyone's clamoring for that summer anthem you hear everywhere you go. Joining us for a music Review/Preview is WNYC's own John Schaefer.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
According to the Ringer, FX's "The Bear" is "the surprise hit of the summer." The show stars Jeremy Allen White as a chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over his family's sandwich shop. White, who is also known for his role in Showtime's "Shameless," joins us.
Barrie Gower is a prosthetic make-up designer, whose work you've seen in "Game of Thrones," "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," "Chernobyl," and most recently, "Stranger Things," for which he created the grotesque look of the fourth season villain, Vecna. Gower joins us to explain how he makes up monsters and more.
The script for "Mr. Malcolm's List" sat on the Hollywood Black List before being picked up by director Emma Holly Jones, who developed the script into a short film before getting the green light for a feature. The film, set in Regency-era England, tells the story of a particularly picky eligible bachelor, and a woman who was scorned by him who becomes bent on revenge. We're joined by Jones, actor and executive producer Freida Pinto (who plays love interest Selina) and actor Zawe Ashton (who plays schemer Julia). "Mr. Malcolm's List" is playing now in theaters everywhere.
Korean pop culture is increasingly popular around the world, and two free concerts coming to Manhattan in July showcase a wide range of contemporary Korean music. The Korea Gayoje, coming to Central Park's SummerStage on Sunday, July 10, focuses on K-pop, and will feature girl group Brave Girls, boy band Golden Child, and solo artist AleXa. K-Indie Music Night, coming to Damrosch Park on July 27th, will showcase two indie rock bands: Jannabi and Byebyesea. Mickey Hyun and Hyo Han from the Korean Cultural Center of New York, which organized these concerts, as well as Tamar Herman, a senior reporter covering culture for the South China Morning Post, join us to dive into the artists performing and the broader popularity of Korean culture in New York.
For many of us, summer means travel, and with most COVID restrictions across the country and around the world lifted, travelers are looking to make up for lost time in planning their vacations. But with inflation hitting the cost of airfare, gas, and more, travelers looking for an affordable, enjoyable getaway might have to reformulate their plans. Jacqui Gifford, editor in chief of Travel + Leisure, joins us to discuss her latest travel plans and tips for destinations off the beaten path.
Poet and organizer aja monet shares the stage with rapper and activist Vic Mensa for the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival this Friday, July 8. monet joins us to talk about using art to make sustainable change.
Abby Hwong is an LA-based guitarist who makes music as NoSo. In 2019, they were recognized as a finalist in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. On Friday, they'll release their debut album, Stay Proud of Me. As part of an hour dedicated to new debut albums, Hwong joins us for a Listening Party.
R&B singer/songwriter Ravyn Lenae has been one-to-watch since dropping her first EP in 2015. This month, she released her official debut album, HYPNOS, which has been named one of the best of the year so far by NPR, Billboard, the AV Club, and more. As part of an hour dedicated to new debut albums, Lenae joins us for a Listening Party.
Julius Rodriguez is a New York-based pianist and drummer. His debut album, Let Sound Tell All, was named the number one jazz album of June by Stereogum. As part of an hour dedicated to new debut albums, Rodriguez joins us for a Listening Party.
Sophie Allison, the Nashville native singer-songwriter who performs under the name Soccer Mommy, is back with her third full-length studio album, Sometimes, Forever. The album combines elements of indie, shoegaze, ambient sounds, and more. Soccer Mommy joins us for a Listening Party, and will be playing at Brooklyn Steel on November 8.
"Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song" is a new documentary that explores the lives of both the esteemed songwriter and his enduring song. Directors Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine join us to discuss the film.
If you were educated in a U.S elementary school, you may have heard the story of how "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written. At a battle in Baltimore during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key watched the British bomb American forts, and decided to write patriotic lyrics that eventually became the country's national anthem. But the story of the lyrics, how Key's words became the anthem, and how its role in our culture has changed throughout the last two hundred years, is much more complex. Today, you can hear the national anthem in many aspects of life, be it a high school football game, a concert, or a graduation. After a weekend of July 4 celebrations, Mark Clague, professor of musicology at the University of Michigan, joins to discuss his new book, O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
This week, our 2022 Debut selection follows the story of one young assistant working in TV development in Hollywood. As she struggles to make her mark, she realizes that in a pre-Me Too world, that often means enduring, or staying silent, about sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace. Author Isabel Kaplan joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, NSFW.
After being partially suspended during the pandemic, New York City will restore full alternate side parking regulations on July 5. WNYC's Kate Hinds will talk about the history of these New York City regulations, and field calls from listeners who may be waiting out the regulations in their cars.
After a series of deadly attacks committed by self-proclaimed “incels," many have turned their attention to the dangers of the toxic online ecosystem known as the "manosphere." Criminology researcher at Saint Vincent College Sarah E. Daly, Ph.D explains how extreme online rhetoric can lead to dangerous outcomes offline.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 23, 2021] For the third installment of our February “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight describes what made Frederick Douglass such an engaging speaker that he became one of the most powerful voices in 19th century America. Plus, we look at how the prominent abolitionist’s views on slavery evolved in the 1830’s and 1840’s. Blight’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography is titled, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 22, 2021] We launch the February installment of our "Full Bio" series with historian David W. Blight who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. Blight used new information drawn from private collections to explore the work and life of Douglass. We start with a look at Douglass’s early life as an enslaved person and how he learned to read.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 22, 2021] We continue with our "Full Bio" series with historian David W. Blight, who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. In this installment, we learn how Douglass escaped slavery and fled to the North.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 25, 2021] For the fifth installment of February’s “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight discusses Frederick Douglass’s political work fighting for abolition and suffrage. We look at his allegiance to the Republican Party, including his working relationship with Abraham Lincoln, and why Andrew Johnson was so dismissive of Douglass.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 24, 2021] In the fourth installment of our February “Full Bio” series, we look at Frederick Douglass’s family and friendships. Historian David W. Blight, author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, talks about Douglass’s first wife, Anna, their five children (four of whom lived to adulthood), and his long and turbulent friendship with German feminist and abolitionist Otillie Assing.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 26, 2021] We wrap up February’s installment of the "Full Bio" series with a look at the last years of Frederick Douglass’s life, including his experience as minister and consul general to Haiti. Historian David W. Blight, author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, describes the reaction to Frederick Douglass’s death in February of 1895 as well as why Douglass’s second marriage to a woman named Helen Pitts became one of the biggest scandals in 19th century America.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 4, 2022] To wrap up the first half of the year, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews from the last six months. In this interview from April, Stephen Merchant, co-creator of "The Office," "Extras," and "Hello Ladies" (to name a few) joins to talk about his latest comedy/thriller, “The Outlaws,” that he writes, directs and stars in.
[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2022] To wrap up the first half of the year, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews from the last six months. Media executive Michelle D. Hord endured one of the most painful losses one could experience--the death of her daughter at the hands of her ex husband. Her memoir, The Other Side of Yet, details how she found the strength to continue and thrive. In this interview from April, she joins us to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2022] To wrap up the first half of the year, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews from the last six months. Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful female alpine skiers in the history of the sport, competing in four Winter Olympic Games, and winning four overall World Cup championships before retiring in 2019. Now, she's releasing a memoir called, RISE: My Story, about her early life and career. In this interview from January, Vonn joined us to discuss the book.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 5, 2022] To wrap up the first half of the year, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews from the last six months. "Don't Look Up," the latest film from writer and director Adam McKay, stars Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio as two scientists struggling to convince the world that a giant comet is heading towards earth. Starring alongside the two leads are some of the biggest names in Hollywood, from Meryl Streep to Cate Blanchett to Jonah Hill to Tyler Perry to Timothee Chalamet. In this interview from January, McKay, who is also an executive producer of "Succession," joins us to discuss the film.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 19, 2022] To wrap up the first half of the year, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews from the last six months. In this interview from January, Roy Wood Jr., comedian and correspondent for "The Daily Show," speaks with us about his new comedy special, "Imperfect Messenger," out now on Paramount+.
The late artist Robert Colescott (1925–2009) is most known for his 1970s satirical renditions of famous paintings to demonstrate the absence and lack of recognition of black people in art and cultural history. Today, The New Museum presents a new retrospective of the artist's work, called, Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott, which is on view until October 9. Curator Lowery Stokes Sims and Raphaela Platow, former director and chief curator of the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati when the Colescott show was organized there, joins us to discuss Colescott's legacy and why his art matters.
Starting tomorrow, the Brooklyn Museum will display a new exhibition, Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech, on the life and influence of the late designer Virgil Abloh, who died of cancer at the age of 41 in 2021. Anne Pasternak, director of the Brooklyn Museum, joins us to talk about how the show was put together, what the initial conversations about the possibility of an exhibition with Abloh were like, and how his passing affected how the exhibition is displayed. Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech is on view until January 29, 2023.
Author Tom Perrotta returns with the much-anticipated sequel to his acclaimed novel, Election. In Tracy Flick Can't Win, Tracy has become an assistant principal at a public high school in New Jersey. When the role of principal suddenly opens up, Tracy thinks her hard work will automatically qualify her for a promotion... but she finds herself campaigning once again. Perrotta joins us to discuss.
There are over 1000 different kinds of fungi in the five boroughs of New York City. To learn more about the science of fungi, how to spot them around the city, and the best methods to cooking with different mushrooms, we're joined by Sigrid Jakob and Tom Bigelow, members of the New York Mycological Society, an organization created by New Yorkers passionate about fungi that has been hosting walking tours, lectures, and workshops since 1962.
Randall Poster is a Grammy-winning music supervisor for film, whose recent work includes "Don't Worry Darling," "No Time to Die," "The French Dispatch," and "Summer of Soul." His current project, For the Birds, is a 5-part series of original recordings inspired by birdsong, featuring contributions from some illustrious names; Mark Ronson, Elvis Costello, Jelani Cobb, Tilda Swinton, and Matthew McConaughey appear among the 242 total tracks. Poster joins us to discuss the project, which will benefit the Audubon Society.
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 25 2020] We continue our discussion of the fashion world with the designer who recently closed out New York Fashion Week, Telfar Clemens. Known best for his notoriously in demand handbag, Telfar has founded his unisex clothing line on the motto "not for you, for everyone." He and the Telfar brand's creative director, Babak Radboy join us to discuss all things Telfar.
The US Supreme Court recently overturned their original ruling on Roe V. Wade, the topic of season 7 of Slate's podcast Slow Burn. Host Susan Matthews revisits a time when more Republicans supported abortion rights than Democrats while focusing on how women received the right to an abortion in the first place. Matthews joins us to discuss this season.
Comedian Josh Gondelman is the head writer and executive producer on "Desus & Mero," the host of the podcast Make My Day, and author of the book Nice Try... and somehow, he still found time to record a new stand up comedy special! Gondelman joins us to discuss the special, called "People Pleaser," available to rent on VOD.
Last week, Free Shakespeare in the Park returned for a summer of productions! The first play of the season is Shakespeare's "Richard III," directed by Tony winner Robert O'Hara and starring Danai Gurira in the title role. O'Hara and Gurira join us to discuss performing in the park, and how they adopted "Richard III," which is running until July 17
We continue our series highlighting debut authors by speaking with Adam White about his first book, The Midcoast. It tells the story of a Maine high school English teacher who accidentally discovers that his old college friends might have been involved in a murder. Publisher's Weekly says "readers will be hooked." White joins us to discuss as part of our series 2022 Debuts.
Over the past few months, we've seen many organizations stepping up to fundraise for humanitarian efforts working to help Ukrainians suffering from the Russian invasion of their country. A new book aims to use Ukrainian literature to raise money for relief efforts, as well as promote Ukrainian authors and stories. Love in Defiance of Pain: Ukrainian Stories, which is available for pre-order now, includes a variety of different contemporary Ukrainian authors with stories of war, love, and fantasy. Ali Kinsella and Zenia Tompkins, co-editors of the book, join to preview the project, highlight some authors check out, and speak to the importance of reading Ukrainian literature right now. Proceeds from the sales of this collection will be donated to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
On the day that primary voting comes to a close, Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, joins us to talk about today's election.
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection is holding its sixth day of public hearings today, focusing on new evidence and testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows. WNYC's own Brian Lehrer joins us to preview the hearing and discuss what revelations might be found.
"Ms. Marvel" is Disney's first Muslim superhero to headline her own Marvel comic and television show. Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah join us to talk about the heroic origins of the character, Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old Pakistani American from Jersey City, and to discuss the show's production.
Following last week's Supreme Court ruling in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, Farah Diaz Tello, senior counsel and legal director at If/When/How, and Andrea Miller, president of the National Institute for Reproductive Health, join us to discuss the future of activism and reproductive justice.
Indie pop band MUNA join as the musical guest at our June Get Lit radio special! We host a Listening Party with the trio of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson for their brand new self-titled album.
A new documentary, “Endangered,” follows four journalists living and working in democratic countries with a free press as misinformation spreads. Executive producer Ronan Farrow and directors Rachel Grady & Heidi Ewing join us to talk about the film and the ongoing culture war over free speech. The film is an official selection of the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and premieres June 28 on HBO Max.
The 1999 World Cup-winning U.S Women's soccer team has been foundational for millions of girls playing soccer in the 21st century, and for the growth of the sport's popularity in the United States. Briana Scurry was the goalie for this team, and she was also the first black and openly gay woman to ever represent her country on the soccer field. Now, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Pride month, Scurry has written a new memoir, My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey Of a World-Champion Goalkeeper. She joins us to discuss her story.
On June 27th, drummer Bryan Carter will present "Jazz at Pride," a concert at Dizzy's Club - Jazz at Lincoln Center. Carter joins us to preview the show, and discuss his new album, I Believe.
It's Pride weekend. Shaye Weaver, the editor of Time Out New York, joins us to preview some of the events -- and take your calls.
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. To discuss the decision and what it means for the future of women's rights and reproductive rights, we're joined by Katherine Franke, law professor at Columbia University on the executive committee of Columbia’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender and Sexuality, as well as Mark Joseph Stern, Slate senior writer covering courts and the law.
Today marks 40 years since the death of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American draftsman who was fatally beaten with a baseball bat in a racially motivated crime on June 19, 1982. He died of his injuries in the hospital days later. To discuss the legacy of his death, we're joined by Christine Choy, a professor at New York University and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" Also joining is David Shih, a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and author of the recent New York Times op-ed, "How I Became an Asian American."
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 30, 2022] It has been 50 years since five men broke into the Watergate office complex and attempted to bug and burgle the Democratic National Committee Offices. Now, author Garrett M. Graff has published a comprehensive history of the scandal and subsequent fallout, titled, Watergate: A New History. Kirkus calls it, "The best and fullest account of the crisis, one unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon." Graff joins us to discuss, and to take calls from listeners with their comments and questions about Watergate fifty years later.
Martha Mitchell was the outspoken wife of Nixon’s attorney general John Mitchell. The press called her “Mighty Mouth.” She was one of the first people to realize Nixon was connected to Watergate and she told anyone who would listen. Some believed her, others called her crazy and a drunk. And when she went missing for a few days, she claimed The Whitehouse was behind it. Director/Editor Anne Alvergue and Co-director Debra McClutchy join us to talk about about their new film called "The Martha Mitchell Effect" that tells her story.
Today is the 50th anniversary of Title IX, one of the educational amendments of 1972, being signed into law. The beginning of the amendment declares, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The law fundamentally changed gender equality in education in the United States. The New York Historical Society is commemorating the 50th anniversary with an exhibition, titled, Title IX: Activism On and Off the Field, on view until September 4. Curator Anna Danziger Halperin joins to speak about what the NY Historical Society has in its archives regarding Title IX, what the amendment meant for the country's education system, and how New York City schools and athletics changed as a result.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, a law that forbids discrimination based on sex in any school or educational program accepting federal funding, and a law that fundamentally changed women's sports forever. Directors Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham join us to kick off our hour-long celebration of Title IX, and to discuss their new ESPN documentary, "37 Words," which tells the story of the fight to pass the law. The first two episodes premiered on June 21, and the second half will air on ESPN on June 28 at 8 pm.
In 1987, Rick Astley released the debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. Its first single, "Never Gonna Give You Up," spawned a number one hit the following year and decades later became one of the internet's most enduring memes: Rickrolling. Last month, Astley reissued his debut album, and he's currently on tour. He joins us to talk about his unique career.
Astley will be in the NY/NJ/CT area for the following dates, on tour with New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue:
- June 30 - UBS Arena - Elmont, NY
- July 1 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
- July 2 - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
- July 3 - Hard Rock Live At Etess Arena - Atlantic City, NJ
This Friday, the hotly anticipated new Baz Luhrmann film "Elvis" premieres. Some critics have called the film a hot mess... but some might argue that you could describe nearly every Baz Luhrmann film as a beautiful, over-the-top jumble. New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan joins us to discuss the career of the celebrated director, explain how he developed his unique style, and preview "Elvis."
Ottessa Moshfegh has made a name for herself as a daring novelist not afraid to be grotesque, off-beat, and disturbing. Her latest novel, Lapvona, takes readers back in time to a small feudal village, and tells the story of young boy who becomes entangled in conflict with the lord's family, and with the spiritual world. Moshfegh joins us to discuss.
In the United States, death is often seen as morbid or taboo, however, many people faced the realities of end-of-life planning during the pandemic. We discuss navigating the emotional, practical, legal and spiritual issues while contemplating or nearing the end of life with death doula and Going With Grace founder Alua Arthur.
Beyond their songs or record sales, the greatest legacy of One Direction, a new book argues, might be their massive, passionate, predominantly female fanbase. Kaitlyn Tiffany, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joins us to discuss her new book, Everything I Need I Get From You: How Fangirls Created the Internet as We Know It, which examines how our lives online are shaped by the behavior of fan communities, and the good and ill that can come from these groups.
Julius Eastman was a Black, queer composer and a fixture of downtown New York's music scene in the 1970s, who died in 1990 in relative obscurity. Beginning last year, the Los Angeles-based music collective Wild Up has attempted to honor Eastman's legacy by recording and releasing his work in a seven-part series. Members Christopher Rountree and Jiji join us to discuss the second volume, Joy Boy, for an All Of It Listening Party.
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection is holding its fourth day of public hearings today, focusing on former president Trump's attempts to pressure state election officials into overturning the election results. WNYC's own Brian Lehrer joins us to preview the hearing and discuss what revelations might be found.
In 2021, The Boy Scouts of America agreed to a $2.7 billion settlement for the hundreds of boys who came forward over the years as victims of sexual and physical abuse. A new documentary, "Leave No Trace," sheds light on the BSA policies that enabled predators to continue their crimes while profiling several victims. Award-winning director Irene Taylor Brodsky joins to discuss the film.
We discuss locations with historical ties to Black communities in New York City with artist, historian and Black Gotham Experience founder and lead creative Kamau Ware.
[REBROADCAST FROM March 1, 2022] A new museum exhibition in Harlem explores African American contributions to our national culinary identity. African/American: Making the Nation’s Table, presented by the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), will run until July 17 at The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall. Curator and culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris (Netflix's "High on the Hog," and recently one of Time's 100 most influential people) joins us to talk about the exhibition.
This year is only the second time Juneteenth has been a public school holiday in NYC and the first time it has been recognized as a federal holiday. This month, the New York Public Library put together a list of books for educators and parents to help teach kids about this important day as well as significant historical moments in Black History. Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Manager of School Outreach for the NYPL, joins us to talk about some of the books on this list.
In honor of Juneteenth, we are spotlighting underreported Black history and culture. Author Eric K. Washington will join to talk about his quest to get official landmark status for a building in Chelsea in which Black children were educated in the years following the Civil War, known as "Former Colored School Number 4."
In 2020, while looking back through his family tree, Grammy-winning musician Fantastic Negrito learned that his seventh-generation grandparents had been a white indentured servant from Scotland and an unnamed enslaved man, living in a common law marriage in 18th-century Virginia. The discovery inspired Fantastic Negrito to write an album about their union, titled White Jesus Black Problems. Fantastic Negrito joins us for a Listening Party.
Fantastic Negrito will perform at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! this Saturday.
Food writer Nicole A. Taylor has written a new cookbook, Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations, inspired by her years observing the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Before the holiday, now officially recognized by the federal government, Taylor joins us to talk about the history of Juneteenth cooking, as well share some recipes for main dishes, desserts, and special drinks you may want to try out this weekend.
Southern-ish Potato Salad (exerpt)
SERVES 6 TO 8
The greatest failure when making potato salad is overcooking the spuds—creamy mashed pota- toes is a no-go for any potato salad recipe. You want a waxy variety like fingerlings, Yukon Golds, or red potatoes; these varieties will keep their shape and texture when cooked right. Bobby Seale, cofounder of the Black Panther Party, said it well in his 1988 cookbook Barbeque’n with Bobby, where he wrote under a recipe titled “Hunky Crunchy Potato Salad” that his mother’s potato salad was a “tasty quasi-mashed potato salad.” My pro tip is to season the potatoes while they are warm. Begin your training to be a queen.
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
⅓ cup plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt 8 ounces bacon (optional)
About 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter (if omitting the bacon)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 fennel bulb, cored and chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves and stems, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons leaves for garnish
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra for garnish
Zest of 2 lemons (2 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons Quick-Pickled Banana Pepper brine (page 44)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Peel your potatoes and rinse in cold water. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover (around 10 cups) and ⅓ cup of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes, uncovered, until just tender but with some bite still, 18 to 25 minutes. Be sure not to overcook the potatoes—you don’t want mushy potato salad! Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and allow to cool for 30 minutes or so.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon (if using) over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp and browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan. (If you’re omitting the bacon, melt the butter in a large skillet here.) Add the onion and fennel to the hot bacon fat in the skillet and cook until softened, about
5 minutes. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Add the cooled fennel mixture to the bowl with the potatoes, then add the olive oil, sour cream, chopped parsley, ground mustard, paprika, lemon zest, pickled banana pepper brine, and pepper and stir to combine. Taste! Taste! If necessary, you may need to add a tad more of the seasonings and sour cream. Garnish with the parsley leaves and, if desired, an extra pinch of paprika.
We’re talking about potato salad here, so: everyone has their way. Some people make it the day of; some people make it the day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
June 19th marks the date in 1865 when the news of emancipation reached enslaved Black people in Texas, and has been commemorated as Juneteenth ever since, finally becoming a federal holiday in 2021. WNYC Newsroom culture and arts reporter Precious Fondren joins us to talk about some of the ways Juneteenth is being celebrated across the city.
The late artist Ray Johnson is best known for spreading his multimedia collages through the U.S Postal Service. However throughout his career, he was thought of as, "New York's most famous unknown artist." Recently, 137 disposable cameras Johnson used in his final years were discovered, revealing thousands of photographs of new collages never seen before. The Morgan Library & Museum will display some of these photographs, alongside some of his mail art, in a new exhibition called, Please Send to Real Life: Ray Johnson Photographs, which opens today. Curator Joel Smith joins us to talk about the discovery, the mystery of Ray Johnson, and why his legacy and work matters.
Susan Cain taught us all to understand the power of introverts with her huge hit book Quiet. Now she is back to discuss how we get through pain by exploring sadness, grief, mortality and impermanence with her new book Bittersweet.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock joins us to discuss his new memoir, A Way Out of No Way: A Memoir of Truth, Transformation and the New American Story. The book chronicles his childhood in Savannah, his time as a senior pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the runoff election that earned him and Senator Jon Ossoff seats in the Senate, officially handing control of the body over to the Democratic Party.
Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi grew up in the port city of Odesa, Ukraine, which has come under attack from Russia in the ongoing conflict. Recently, Neselovskyi recorded an album about his home city titled, Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City, out tomorrow, and has been touring around Europe and the United States to raise money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. He will be playing two shows in New York City, one on June 17 at the Salmagundi Club, and again on June 29 at The Stone. Neselovskyi joins to discuss his memories of growing up in Odesa, writing music about the city, and his fundraising concerts to help those suffering from the war.
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection is holding its third day of public hearings today, focusing on the role of former Vice President Mike Pence. WNYC's own Brian Lehrer joins us to preview the hearings and discuss what revelations might be found.
Former Yankees All-Star, right fielder, and five-time World Champion Paul O'Neill joins us to discuss his new memoir, Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me, alongside co-writer and YES Network broadcaster Jack Curry. O'Neill and Curry will also take calls from fans!
In the 1940s, the Nicholas Brothers performed a seminal dance routine that continues to inspire dancers decades later. A new film, "Nicholas Brothers: Stormy Weather," documents dancers Les Twins performing their homage to the original. We speak to the film's directors Paul Crowder and Michael Shevloff.
In 1996, the women's Olympic Dream Team featured stars like Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Carla McGhee, capturing the hearts of the nation and setting the stage for foundation of the WNBA. A new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary tells the story of this incredible team, "30 for 30: Dream On." Director Kristen Lappas and member of the Dream Team Carla McGhee join us to discuss. The documentary premieres on ESPN on June 15.
The 75th Tony Awards took place this past Sunday. We recap who took home the most awards, listen to a performance from Joaquina Kalukongo from "Paradise Square," and revisit a conversation with Best Musical Winner "A Strange Loop" creator Michael R. Jackson and director Stephen Brackett.
Since releasing her album, Punisher, in 2020, Phoebe Bridgers has started her own label, received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, appeared on releases from Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, and Lorde, and gone on tour. This week her tour stops in Asbury Park, Prospect Park, and Forest Hills. She joins us to preview those shows.
'Macbeth' is back on Broadway, with stars Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga taking the stage under the direction of Sam Gold. Gold joins us to discuss his unconventional staging of the show. We'll also be joined by composer Gaelynn Lea, who was selected by Gold to create the score for the show after he saw her on NPR's Tiny Desk. 'Macbeth' runs at the Longacre Theatre through July 10th.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day four, we look at Anna Wintour's depiction in popular culture, specifically the film, "The Devil Wears Prada," as well as her relationship with former employee André Leon Talley and her philanthropy and work with the Met Gala.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 8, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day three, we discuss Anna Wintour's route to becoming Vogue editor-in-chief and her leadership style.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day two, we discuss Anna Wintour's entry into the magazine business, early successes and failures, and her path to New York.
NOTE: This segment originally aired on June 7, and has been edited. The aired version stated that Anna Wintour became Vogue's editor-in-chief in 1998. The correct year was 1988.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day one, we discuss Anna Wintour's early life growing up in England as the daughter of a well-known newspaperman.
NOTE: This segment originally aired on June 6, and has been edited. The originally aired version stated that Anna Wintour became Vogue's editor-in-chief in 1998. The correct year was 1988.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 9, 2022] A new comic play tells the story of seven women who work closely with the President of the United States, attempting to help alleviate a massive global crisis he inadvertently caused. Playwright Selina Fillinger joins us to discuss, "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive," which is playing now on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
"POTUS" is nominated at the 75th Tony Awards this Sunday for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Rachel Dratch and Julie White, and for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Beowulf Boritt.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 21, 2022] The latest play from writer and actor Tracy Letts follows a small-town city council meeting that begins to reveal that all might not be well in the town of Big Cherry. Letts joins us to discuss his show, "The Minutes," which is on Broadway through July 24.
"The Minutes" is nominated at Sunday's Tony Awards for Best Play.
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 21, 2022] The new Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's 1970 Tony Award-winning musical "Company" switches the gender of many of the characters, including main character Bobbie, played by Tony Award-winner Katrina Lenk, and her best friend Jamie, now a gay man played by Matt Doyle. Lenk and Doyle join us to discuss the revival, which tells the story of a single woman turning 35, and contemplating whether it's time to get married.
"Company" is nominated at the Tony Awards this Sunday for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (for Matt Doyle), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (for Jennifer Simard and Patti Lupone), Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Orchestrations.
Recently, Sheryl Sandberg announced that she would be stepping down as COO of Meta, formerly known as Facebook. Sandberg made a name for herself as one of few high profile C-suite women, and encouraged a generation of women to follow in her footsteps with her book Lean In. But the legacy of Lean In is complicated, as more women have begun to question who that methodology leaves out... and wonder why the focus should be on changing their behavior, rather than attempting to change systems of sexism within the workplace. Vanessa Fuhrmans, deputy bureau chief of the careers and workplace section of The Wall Street Journal, joins us to discuss her piece "Sheryl Sandberg’s Legacy of Leaning In" and take calls from listeners about what Lean In means to them.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day four, we look at Anna Wintour's depiction in popular culture, specifically the film, "The Devil Wears Prada," as well as her relationship with former employee André Leon Talley and her philanthropy and work with the Met Gala.
New York City has always drawn residents from all over the world and it didn't end because of the pandemic. The New York Times Magazine recently dedicated an entire issue to those who recently arrived. We'll speak to Adrienne Green, the editor of the issue, plus take listener calls about what inspired them to move to NYC.
The House committee investigating the January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is ready to hold public hearings on its findings, and the first starts tonight at 8pm. Karen Greenberg, the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law, discusses what we might learn.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 26, 2020] Former Vogue creative director André Leon Talley discusses his new memoir, The Chiffon Trenches. Talley, who worked closely with Anna Wintour, passed away in January at the age of 73.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day three, we discuss Anna Wintour's route to becoming Vogue editor-in-chief and her leadership style.
A new play at the Vineyard Theatre dramatizes a 1971 interview between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. Before hearing about that play, we wanted to first discuss the influence of both writer's works, including a reading list to those who may not be familiar. Lynn Lobash, assistant director of Reader Services at New York Public Library, joins us to discuss.
"Lessons in Survival: 1971," is a play based on a 1971 interview between poet Nikki Giovanni and author James Baldwin, which took place on the public television show, "Soul!" Director Tyler Thomas and stars Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson talk about the play and production process. "Lessons in Survival: 1971" is playing at Vineyard Theatre through June 30.
The new musical, "Bedwetter," is an adaptation of comedian Sarah Silverman's memoir of the same name, and focuses on a transitional period in Sarah's life. As Sarah turns 10, her parents are divorced, she's struggling to make friends at a new school, and is trying to hide from her classmates that she still wets the bed. Silverman wrote the music with the late Adam Schlesinger. We're joined by Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, who stars as Silverman's grandmother, and director Annie Kauffman to discuss the show, which is running at the Linda Gross Theater through July 3.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day two, we discuss Anna Wintour's entry into the magazine business, early successes and failures, and her path to New York.
NOTE: This segment has been edited. The original version, which aired on the radio, stated that Anna Wintour became Vogue's editor-in-chief in 1998. The correct year was 1988.
In honor of Pride Month, a new photography project from SAGE called, Trans Aging: A Legacy of Visibility, seeks to celebrate one of the most marginalized populations within the LGBTQ+ community: transgender elders. The photo gallery is available virtually, and had a live in-person showing on June 3 at SAGE Center Brooklyn at Stonewall House. Photographer viento izquierdo ugaz and Kylie Madhav, SAGE's senior director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, join us to discuss the project.
We continue our series highlighting debut authors, with a novel written when the author was just 17. Nightcrawling tells the story of a teenage girl Kiara struggling to support her family in Oakland. When a turn of events leads her into the world of nightcrawling, Kiara accidentally becomes a witness in a scandal within the Oakland Police Department. Author Leila Mottley, who is the former Youth Poet Laureate of Oakland, joins us to discuss.
According to Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America, the past few years, and frankly the news today, make it clear that conservative issues in the United States are becoming more and more extreme. Whether it's book banning, gun control, or abortion rights, the Republican Party's political agenda seems to be aimed at fanning culture wars to create more division, amplified by Fox News, Facebook, and what Pfeiffer calls "MAGA media." Pfeiffer joins us to discuss his new book, Battling the Big Lie: How Fox, Facebook, and the MAGA Media are Destroying America, to trace the political history of how the core of the Republican Party became so extreme, and how certain media outlets share some of the blame.
For our Good Vibes today, we honor those in the Class of 2020 who missed their graduations two years ago and who've recently finally had their commencement ceremonies. We present to you two of the speakers from Wesleyan’s graduation season: the great feminist & writer Gloria Steinem and University of Maryland Baltimore County president, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III, once named by TIME as one of America’s best college presidents. This weekend, the most recent member to join team All Of It was a member of the Wesleyan Class of 2020, and Luke returned this weekend and got to put on his cap and gown and graduate...again. We have photo evidence!
A near 40-year-old song is climbing the charts again thanks to being featured in the hit series, "Stranger Things." Salon.com writer Alison Stine joins to talk about Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" and her enduring connection to lonely kids.
Summer's here and it's time to head to the beach and bring a great book with you! Joining us to recommend some great summer reads is Bradley Tusk, the founder of the brand-new bookstore P&T Knitwear. Tusk is also the CEO and co-founder of Tusk ventures. We will also take calls about what summer reads you're loving right now.
Recommendations from Bradley:
Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocuumb
Fake by Erica Katz
Let's Not Do That Again by Greg Ginder
The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World's Greatest Negotiator by Rich Cohen
Recommendations from listeners:
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
The Hourglass Throne by K.D. Edwards
Love Marriage by Monica Ali
The Lonely Londoners by Samuel Selvon
Shackleton's Forgotten Men: The Untold Tragedy of the Endurance Epic by Lennard Vickel
The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgård
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Showbiz by Mel Brooks
Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama by Bob Odenkirk
Hiding in the Spotlight: A Musical Prodigy's Story of Survival: 1941-1946 by Greg Dawson
Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times by Jonathan Sacks
Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change by Day Schildkret
Faron Goss by Diane Lechleitner
Tribeca Festival returns this year with a whole slate of new films, events and even games. We get a preview from co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Jane Rosenthal.
This summer, artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Ravyn Lenae, and Erykah Badu will perform at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. We receive an overview of this summer’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival from BRIC’s executive producer, Diane Eber.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Amy Odell, author of a new biography about Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, called, Anna: The Biography. On day one, we discuss Anna Wintour's early life growing up in England as the daughter of a well-known newspaperman.
NOTE: This segment has been edited. The original version, which aired on the radio, stated that Anna Wintour became Vogue's editor-in-chief in 1998. The correct year was 1988.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 11, 2022] A lot has happened in the art world recently. The most expensive painting ever at auction was sold, the Sackler name was removed from two institutions, and there are two blockbuster shows at two of the city's institutions: Matisse at MOMA and Homer Winslow at The Met. We discuss what's different about the way artists in the canon are being considered by exhibitions in 2022. New York Times culture reporter Robin Pogrebin joins us to discuss.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 7, 2021] Growing up in Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol was raised as a devout Catholic. Even after he moved to New York City and lived as openly gay man, he never abandoned his faith and would regularly attend Mass. Andy Warhol: Revelation, a new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, explores the complicated relationship between Warhol's faith and his art. Lead curator Carmen Hermo, as well as José Carlos Diaz, chief curator of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, speak with us about the intersections between Warhol's identity, art, and faith. Andy Warhol: Revelation runs through June 19.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 18, 2022] The painter, educator, and organizer Faith Ringgold was born into the Harlem Renaissance in 1930. After getting her degrees in visual arts at the City College of New York, she made a career of working with paint, sculptures, and quilts to question our conceptions of race, gender, and history. Now, the most comprehensive exhibition of her work is on display at The New Museum, called Faith Ringgold: American People. Curator Massimilliano Gioni and contributing artist Tschabalala Self are with us to speak about the exhibition. Faith Ringgold: American People is on display until June 5.
We air highlights from the musical portion our Get Lit with All Of It May book club event with author Hernan Diaz, which took place in the Greene Space on June 1! We were also joined by Shaina Taub, creator of the hit off-Broadway show, "SUFFS," which just finished its sold-out run at the Public Theater. Taub also provided us with a special performance of tracks from her new album, Songs of the Great Hill.
Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
We air highlights from our May Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event with author Hernan Diaz. We spent the month reading his novel Trust, which tells the story of one fabulously man in early 20th century New York... and the story of his brilliant wife, who died young.
Missed the event? Watch it in full here.
To find out more about our Get Lit with All Of It book club, and our partnership with the New York Public Library, click here, and follow us on Instagram at @allofitwnyc.
The 5 borough, outdoor photography festival, Photoville opens Saturday and we'll get a preview of this summer's exhibit from co-Founder Laura Roumanos plus meet one of the featured photographers Jeffrey Henson Scales.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
May was National Bicycle Month, tomorrow is World Bicycle Day, and the warm weather has gotten more and more New Yorkers out for a spin. Jody Rosen, author of, Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle, joins us to discuss his new book and take calls from our cycling-enthusiastic listeners.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
Paintings and sculptures from Henri Matisse's Red Studio are reunited for the first time in this new exhibition of works at MoMa. Organizer Ann Temkin joins to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
The summer is here, which means more opportunities for outdoor gatherings, picnics, and vacation cooking projects. But also, because of the heat, you may not to want to have that oven or stove on as long...Emily Weinstein, food and cooking editor for the New York Times, joins to talk all things summer cooking, and take your cooking questions and calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
The latest season of the CBC award-winning podcast, Someone Knows Something, looks into shootings of abortion providers that occurred in the U.S and Canada in the 1990's. Host David Ridgen and contributing reporter Amanda Robb join us to preview the podcast.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
Grand Central Madison is not the name of a new hot restaurant. It's an 11 billion dollar train station, nearly 15 years in the making...carved out of the rock 150 feet below Grand Central. It will bring Long Island Rail Road trains to the East Side of Manhattan for the first time. WNYC transit reporter Stephen Nessen joins to talk about when the station will open, and what it means for commuters.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series runs through August 14 and is packed with free performances, dance parties, and more. To preview the rest of the summer's events, chief artistic officer Shanta Thake joins us along with Tony-winning designer Clint Ramos, who created the festival's outdoor dance floor, The Oasis, which opens tonight.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
We continue our series 2022 Debuts, spotlighting debut authors, by speaking with Vauhini Vara, contributing writer for The New Yorker. Her debut novel, The Immortal King Rao, tells the story of a daughter of the most famous tech CEO in the world, who decides to try to band together world business leaders to combat climate change. Vara joins us to discuss.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
Cecilia Vicuña: Spin Spin Triangulene, is a new exhibition at the Guggenheim that focuses on the life and work of Cecilia Vicuña, a Chilean artist who didn't return to her native country for a long time after the Pinochet-led coup and takeover in 1973. The show will display work of Vicuña's from the late 1960's, to the 1980's when she settled in New York, and to work she's still creating today. Vicuña and curator Geaninne Gutiérrez-Guimarães and join us to preview the show, which is on display until September 5.
This segment is guest-hosted by Matt Katz
The Cannes Film Festival is glamorous and often the harbinger of what movies will rise to prominence in the next year. New York Times awards show columnist and friend of the show Kyle Buchanan was in Cannes, and will share his reporting of what films made a splash and what didn't go over as well this year.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 19, 2022] Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Mollie will join us to talk about burnout.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 16, 2022] Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Liz will join us to discuss the dangers of perfectionism.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 18, 2022] Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Mollie joins us to talk about how to cope with despair.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 17, 2022] Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Liz joins us to discuss regret.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2022] Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, creators of the popular Instagram account @lizandmollie, return to the show to discuss their new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, a follow-up to their last book, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. Liz and Mollie join to give us some tips to deal with complicated and hard feelings.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2022] Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Liz will join us to discuss comparison.
It's Memorial Day Weekend, which means it's time to fire up the grills! Here to provide some of the best BBQ tips and tricks are the pair of chefs behind the popular Pig Beach restaurant in Gowanus, Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride. They share some grilling advice, and recipes, in their new cookbook, Pig Beach BBQ Cookbook: Smoked, Grilled, Roasted, and Sauced.
WHERE’S THE MEAT BURGER (SMOKED PECAN, QUINOA, AND CHICKPEA PATTIES)
Makes 5
As much as we are meat-centric, we do have to accommodate our customers who choose not to eat animal protein. After much trial and error, we came up with this mix, which has great flavor and takes to the regular Pig Beach fixin’s just like our meat-based burgers do.
If you choose not to smoke the pecans, you can either toast them on the stovetop in a heavy-bottomed pan over very low heat or roast, stirring occasionally, in a 300°F oven for about 6 minutes. However, we think that the smoke flavor elevates these meatless burgers in a most delicious way.
Serve these as is or just as we do our regular Pig Beach Burger, with sauce and pickles or with a slice of cheese melted over the top while the patties grill. Another tasty mix is sliced tomatoes, butter lettuce, and our NYC White Sauce.
½ cup pecan pieces
1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon finely minced fresh thyme
1 cup finely chopped cooked or canned chickpeas
1½ teaspoons Pig Beach All-Purpose Barbecue Seasoning (see below)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Using cherry wood, preheat your smoker to 250°F.
Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the pecans in an even layer over the baking sheet and place the pan in the smoker. Smoke for 30 minutes or until nicely toasted and smoky. Remove from the smoker and set aside to cool.
When cool, using a sharp knife, chop the pecans into small pieces and set aside.
Place 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or just until the quinoa is tender. Remove from the heat. Pour the quinoa into a strainer and set aside to drain well and cool slightly. You need to remove as much water as possible.
Spread the cooked quinoa in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat the oil in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When warm, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until light golden brown and very aromatic. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until well caramelized. Add the tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Scrape the onion mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and set aside to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
Remove the quinoa from the refrigerator and add it to the onion mixture along with the pecans. Add the chickpeas and rib rub and season with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the pepper. Using your hands, blend the mixture well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and to ensure the mixture will hold together when formed into patties.
Using your hands, form the chilled chickpea mixture into five 4-ounce patties. (At this point, if not cooking the patties immediately, you can place them on a parchment-lined plate or pan, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, or place in the freezer until frozen, then transfer to a resealable freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost frozen patties before cooking.)
Clean and oil the grill grate and preheat the grill to high.
Grill the chickpea patties for 3 minutes, then flip and grill on the second side for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
PIG BEACH ALL-PURPOSE BARBECUE SEASONING
Makes about 1 cup
This is our basic seasoning, which can be used on almost anything. It is terrific on proteins but equally delicious on grilled or roasted vegetables.
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2½ tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
2 teaspoons Hatch red chile powder (see BBQ Bits & Pieces)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground fennel seed
Combine the granulated sugar, paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, chile powder, oregano, cumin, thyme, and fennel in a medium bowl and stir to combine completely.
Transfer to a spice grinder or food processor and process to a coarse blend.
Transfer to a glass container, cover, and store in a cool, dark spot for up to 6 weeks.
BBQ Bits & Pieces: Hatch chile powder is an earthy, slightly spicy, and deeply flavored seasoning made from chiles grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. It comes in both red and green varieties and is available at specialty food stores or online. At Pig Beach, we use only the red variety. Worcestershire sauce powder is, just as its name implies, powdered Worcestershire sauce. It is available online.
From Pig Beach BBQ Cookbook by Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride. Copyright © 2022 by Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride. Reprinted by permission of Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chef, memoirist, and Top Chef alum Kwame Onwuachi returns to the show to discuss his debut cookbook, My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef, featuring the cuisine of Onwuachi's family and ancestors.
Suya
Origin: Nigeria
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Suya is the grandfather of American BBQ. In Nigeria, the spices draw out and fire up the meats, often cooked over an open flame. Here I do the same. But if you don’t have a grill, use a well- oiled cast- iron skillet over high heat in a kitchen with open windows. The open windows are very important, unless you find the blare of a smoke alarm harmonious and enjoy fits of sneezing. I find the sweetness of the char plus the heat of the spice totally irresistible. I did when I first smelled it from beyond the walls of my grandfather’s compound in Nigeria, or when we went to market when I could sneak a skewer. (Since my grandfather was an obi, or chief, there were many customs and rules around what he and his family could eat.) When I opened my second restaurant, Kith and Kin, I wanted to suya everything. The reaction from the diners, at least initially, was mixed. Many Nigerians scoffed at the idea that suya could be applied to, for instance, brussels sprouts. They were, on the whole, proud that Nigerian cuisine was being given the attention it so much deserved but arrived at the table with some strong opinions. Judging from the empty bowls that came back to the kitchen, I think I won them over. But it was always a battle.
In this recipe, I stick to the traditional proteins— steak, chicken, and shrimp. In Nigeria, suya is served with sliced tomatoes and onions, which help mellow the heat. Here that role is played by a tomato- ginger soubise and a traditional onion cream sauce from France, and I keep the tomatoes and onions in the form of pickles, whose burst of acidity rounds out the flavors.
For the suya and to assemble
1 pound large (16– 20 size) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound boneless ribeye steak, excess fat trimmed, sliced into ¼- inch strips
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into ¼- inch strips
4 1/2 tablespoons Suya Spice, divided, plus more to garnish
*Note: Kwame makes this from scratch, but you can find it at most grocery stores or online. Kwame’s recipe is included in the cookbook.
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Tomato-ginger soubise, to serve
Pickled tomatoes and onions, to serve
Lime wedges, to serve
For the tomato-ginger soubise
1 Roma tomato, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Purée (GGP)
*Note: Kwame makes GGP from scratch, but you can find it at most grocery stores or online. Kwame’s recipe is included in the cookbook.
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
For the pickled tomatoes and onions
1 cup Spice Pickling Liquid (below)
1 medium red onion, large dice
1 medium ripe tomato, large dice
For the suya
Place the shrimp, steak, and chicken in three separate bowls. Season each with 11/2 tablespoons of suya spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt, mixing well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (You can marinate the shrimp for up to 12 hours, and the steak and chicken for up to 48 hours.)
For the tomato-ginger soubise
Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Spread evenly over the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes, until deep red and a little wrinkly.
Meanwhile, heat the grapeseed oil in a medium pot over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the GGP and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and cook until translucent and soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the roasted tomatoes, along with the cream and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until reduced to about 1 cup— watch carefully, as cream has a tendency to boil over, so reduce the heat as necessary to keep it from sputtering or burning— about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and purée until velvety smooth. Season to taste with salt and set aside. You should have 1 cup of soubise.
For the pickled tomatoes and onions
Bring the spice pickling liquid to a boil in a small pot. Place the onions and tomatoes in a nonreactive bowl and pour the hot liquid over them, stirring to combine well. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour before serving. You should have about 3 cups of pickled tomatoes and onions.
To assemble
When ready to cook, prepare a grill for high heat. Let it heat for 10 minutes. Grill the shrimp, steak, and chicken, turning occasionally, until deeply browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes for shrimp and steak and 4 to 5 minutes for the chicken.
In a small pot, warm the soubise over low heat. Place the grilled items on a platter, dust with extra suya spice, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with warm soubise, pickled tomatoes and onions, lime wedges for squeezing, and jollof rice.
Note: Cooked suya shrimp will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, chicken and beef suya for up to 4 days. Tomato-ginger soubise will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Pickled tomatoes and onions will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Spice Pickling Liquid
Origin: American South
Yield: 3 cups
Pickling is an act of food preservation and also, thankfully for us, adds an entire dimension of bright angular flavors. This pickling liquid includes a touch of spice but it largely neutral, allowing the flavors of the pickled vegetables to emerge. I like the balance between the thyme and coriander on the softer herbal side with the habanero and ginger more biting, but play around as you like. Garlic goes well, ditto allspice, cloves, and bay leaf. Here’s your chance to go freeform and experiment with what aromatics you use in the pickling liquid and what you pickle. Among my favorite vegetables to pickle are onions, mushrooms, and pig’s feet—which aren’t a vegetable at all, of course, but are delicious.
1 ¾ cups white wine vinegar
¼ cup granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 fresh thyme sprigs
4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
½ habanero pepper, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
2 thin slices ginger, about 2-3 inches long
2 cups water
Place all the ingredients into a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as it comes to a boil, remove it from the heat. Let cool completely, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve and transfer to a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Note: Spice pickling liquid will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
From My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi with Joshua David Stein. Copyright © 2022 by Kwame Onwuachi. Excerpted by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
Diet culture is pervasive and sometimes sneaky. As we enter into the unofficial start of summer, you will no doubt start to hear words like "beach body." You'll hear about diets wrapped in packages described as "wellness" and "health." Studies have shown that people in bigger bodies often don’t receive the healthcare they need because when they get in front of some healthcare professionals, their weight becomes the focus; on top of that, people of color also contend with racial bias and women face gender bias. Dalia Kinsey, author of Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation, joins us.
British director Mike Leigh joins us to discuss his career ahead of the retrospective running at Film at Lincoln Center, featuring movies like, "Secrets & Lies," "High Hopes," "Naked," and "Mr. Turner." Human Conditions: The Films of Mike Leigh, is running at Lincoln Center from May 27 through June 8.
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Even before COVID, the United States faced a mental health crisis which caused people to lose their loved ones every eleven minutes to suicide. A new book, Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health, examines the quality of care throughout the nation. National Institute of Mental Health director Dr. Thomas Insel joins us to talk about his new book.
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Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslein, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Liz will join us. The specific feeling for this day is comparison.
A new book tells the inside story of the culture of Apple and its trajectory after the passing of the company's co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs. Author Tripp Mickle, technology reporter for the New York Times, interviewed more than 200 Apple employees to uncover how the company tried to reimagine itself after the death of Jobs, the power struggle between Tim Cook and Jony Ive for control, and where Apple sees itself in the future of big tech. Mickle joins us to discuss his reporting and his book, After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul.
Showtime's hit docuseries 'Couples Therapy' returns for its 3rd season this month. We'll speak to therapist Orna Guralnik about this season's couples and will take listener calls.
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In April, TimeOut editors released "18 New York Hacks to Make Your Life Easier" from apps that tell you where clean bathrooms are or where to stand for the subway. We'll review the list with TimeOut New York editor Shaye Weaver and take listeners calls about their own personal hacks.
Zabar's has been a New York staple since it opened on 80th and Broadway in 1934. A new book, written by the late Lori Zabar, tells the history of how this family business was opened by Jewish immigrants fleeing Russian pograms, and has been able to maintain its quality and relevancy over nearly a century. Zabar's family members Marguerite Mariscal, daughter of Lori Zabar, and Dr.Sandy Zabar, daughter of Stanley Zabar, join us to discuss the book, Zabar's: A Family Story, with Recipes. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their favorite Zabar's memories, and products.
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[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON May 4, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day two, we talk about Robinson's playing style, why he became a more aggressive player, and how he handled the intense media attention.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON MAY 3, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day one, we talk about Robinson's early years growing up California, his playing career in Canada, and how he first suited up for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON May 6, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day four, we talk about Robinson's family and their time spent in Stamford, Connecticut, his activism, and how Robinson should be remembered today.
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON May 5, 2022] For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day three, we talk about the twilight of Robinson's career, his disagreements with Dodgers management, and his decision to retire.
For the last few years, Rick Martinez, food writer and host of multiple food shows on YouTube, lived in Mexico, travelling around the country trying different dishes and experimenting with Mexican ingredients in his home kitchen. Now, his new cookbook, called Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico: A Cookbook, summarizes his favorite dishes from his adventures, from Oaxaca, to Sinaloa, to Mexico City. Martinez joins us to discuss Mexican cooking.
Cemita Poblana
Fried pork cutlet
sandwich topped with
strands of queso Oaxaca
MAKES 4 CEMITAS
I had walked to the Mercado
Municipal La Acocota in Puebla
and was looking at ceramics
when a crazy thunderstorm
started. It shook the building
and wouldn’t let up. I had not
intended to eat there, but
I was trapped. I didn’t want to
walk in the rain and there were
no taxis nor Ubers nearby.
I saw a woman at a cemita
puesto (sandwich food stall)
take balls of queso Oaxaca
and pull them apart into long,
thin threads of cheese—it was
like watching someone pull
apart a sweater into strands of
fiber. Queso Oaxaca is similar
in flavor to Monterey Jack
with the string-like texture of
fresh mozzarella—it is made by
pulling the cheese into strands
and rolling it up like a ball of
yarn. After unraveling it, the
vendor took a handful of the
cheese strands and used them
to top the cemitas before
smashing the avocado into the
bread and closing the cemita. I
was in complete awe. I ordered
a sandwich, of course.
This was also my first time
tasting pápalo, an herb that
has a flavor similar to the
combination of cilantro, mint,
and basil. It is pretty difficult
to find, even in parts of México.
So, if you can’t find it, and
you probably won’t, just use a
combination of herbs to mimic
the flavor. But if you do see it,
buy it and try it!
4 boneless center-cut pork chops (6 oz/170 g each), excess fat trimmed
Morton kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups panko Japanese-style bread crumbs or unseasoned bread crumbs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large avocados, peeled, seeded, and halved
4 cemitas poblanas, teleras, bolillos, or brioche rolls, halved and toasted
Chiles Chipotles en Escabeche,or sliced Chiles Jalapeños en Escabeche, plus brine from the jar
½ medium white onion (5.6 oz/160 g), thinly sliced
1 cup (packed) pápalo (1 oz/30 g) or a combination of cilantro, basil, and mint
8 ounces queso Oaxaca or fresh mozzarella (226 g), pulled into thin strands or shredded
8 ounces thinly sliced smoked or cooked ham (226 g)
- Place a pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a ¼-inch
thickness. Unwrap and set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining chops,
then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the flour to a shallow bowl (a pie plate works best). Place the eggs in
another shallow bowl and beat to combine. Place the panko in a third shallow
bowl. Season the flour, eggs, and panko with salt and pepper.
- Working with one at a time, dredge a chop through the flour, shaking off any
excess and making sure both sides are well coated. Transfer to the bowl with
the eggs and turn to coat. Lift from the bowl, letting any excess drip off. Add
the pork to the panko, pressing it into the crumbs on both sides to adhere, then
transfer the pork to a sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining chops.
- In a large skillet over medium-high, heat ¼ cup oil. Cook 2 cutlets at a time
until the coating is deep golden brown and the pork is just cooked through, for
about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out
the skillet and repeat with the remaining ¼ cup oil and 2 cutlets.
- Smash half of an avocado onto the top half of each toasted cemita so that it
sticks to the bread. Set a pork cutlet on each bottom half. Top the pork with the
chipotle, onion, pápalo, queso, ham, and a generous drizzle of chipotle brine.
Top the cemita, cut in half, and serve.
With Mother's Day this weekend, we speak with Food & Wine Editor Ray Isleabout the best wines to toast mom with, some great new wines to check out and get to the bottom of the new trend of "orange" wines.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day four, we talk about Robinson's family and their time spent in Stamford, Connecticut, his activism, and how Robinson should be remembered today.
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We air highlights from our Get Lit with All Of It April book club event with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan, which took place in the Greene Space on May 2! Egan joined us to discuss her latest novel and our book club selection, The Candy House,and to take questions from the audience.
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In 2020, Major League Baseball reclassified seven Negro League teams as major league, meaning the statistics of those players will become part of the MLB's official historical record. The recognition is due in no small part to author, historian, and co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Phil Dixon, whose most recent book is called, John "Buck" O'Neil: The Rookie, His Words, His Voice. Dixon joins to discuss the legacy of O'Neil as a player and manager in the Negro Leagues, and the importance of preserving the history of black baseball.
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For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day three, we talk about the twilight of Robinson's career, his disagreements with Dodgers management, and his decision to retire.
Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, creators of the popular Instagram account @lizandmollie, return to the show to discuss their new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, a follow-up to their last book, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. Liz and Mollie join to give us some tips to deal with complicated and hard feelings, and take your calls to give advice.
Prolific jazz bassist Ron Carter turns 85 today. On May 10 he'll be celebrating his birthday with a career-retrospective concert at Carnegie Hall, called For the Love of Ron: Ron Carter and Friends. Carter, who was a member of Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet and has become the most recorded bassist of all time (at over 2200 recordings), joins us to preview the concert and reflect on his career.
Our May 2022 Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is Trust by Hernan Diaz! Diaz joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our forthcoming book club event. Trust tells the story of one man's massive fortune, and his failing mental health, in early 20th century New York City.
Actor D'Arcy Carden became beloved for her role as Janet on the hit comedy, "The Good Place." Now, she stars in Season 3 of the acclaimed HBO Max series, "Barry," and in the upcoming TV adaptation of "A League of Their Own." She joins us to discuss her new projects, and to look back at her career thus far.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day two, we talk about Robinson's playing style, why he became a more aggressive player, and how he handled the intense media attention.
It takes some guts to write a movie for a big star... about a big star... without asking them first. That's exactly what writer and director Tom Gormican did with his latest film, "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," which stars Nic Cage as Nic Cage, lured into a criminal underworld by a man who professes to be Nic's biggest fan. Gormican joins us to discuss and tell us how he managed to get Nic Cage on board. "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" is in theaters now.
The first ever revival of "Funny Girl," the musical about comedian Fanny Brice, is now on Broadway! We speak with Beanie Feldstein, who stars as Brice, and Jared Grimes, who plays choreographer Eddie Ryan and blows audiences away with his tap dancing routines. "Funny Girl" is running now at the August Wilson Theater.
For the latest installment of our ongoing Full Bio series, we speak with Kostya Kennedy, author of a new biography about Jackie Robinson, called, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson. The book comes almost 75 years after Robinson made his professional baseball debut. On day one, we talk about Robinson's early years growing up California, his playing career in Canada, and how he first suited up for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The new novel True Biz tells the story of Deaf teenagers enrolled at the River Valley School for the Deaf, and their headmistress, a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) facing the possible closure of the school. Along with vivid storytelling, the book features mini ASL lessons and facts about the history of Deaf culture. Author Sara Nović, herself a Deaf educator and advocate, joins us to discuss.
A video is embedded in the segment page for those who wish to engage with this interview in ASL. Our interpreter was Genaere Lowery.
A swath of recent crime incidents on the subway, from a woman being pushed to her death in front of a train in February to the subway shooting in Brooklyn, have left some people uneasy about riding the subway. What's the real story with the perceived rise in subway crime? And do subway riders have to say about this? Journalist Reeves Wiedeman joins us to discuss his recent New York Magazine cover story, "Who's Afraid of the Subway?" and take calls from listeners.
We follow up Get Little with a Review/Preview for book recommendations for kids and young adults. We talk to Jo Henning, a youth librarian for the New York Public Library, to get some recs.
For our second installment of Get Little, we speak with author Stuart Gibbs, who you may know from his best-selling books, FunJungle, Spy School, Moon Base Alpha Charlie Thorne and more! We tackle how he got his start writing for kids, his upcoming projects (hint, he's got a lot), and why he knows so much about capybaras. Plus, he takes your calls and questions from young readers!
The documentary, "Hello, Bookstore," follows a four-decade-old independent bookshop in Lenox, Massachusetts, and its owner Matthew Tannenbaum as the seller's community comes to its aid during the pandemic. Tannenbaum and director A.B. Zax join us to talk about the film, and we take calls from listeners about their own local bookstores.
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, whose Broadway show, "American Utopia," wrapped last month, has a new book out, titled, A History of the World (in Dingbats). The book uses text and original drawings to explore modern life. Byrne joins us to talk about it, and he will also be at McNally Jackson this evening.
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday. Lexi Beach, owner of Astoria Bookshop, talks about her store and listeners shout out their favorite indie bookstores.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 4, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our series, "Some Of It."
Stephen Merchant, co-creator of "The Office," "Extras," and "Hello Ladies" (to name a few) joins to talk about his latest comedy/thriller, “The Outlaws,” that he writes, directs and stars in.
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 29, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our series, "Some Of It."
As the son of two Korean immigrants, food has always been essential to New York Times staff writer Eric Kim. In his new cookbook, he shares recipes for meals that comforted him throughout his childhood in Atlanta and the ones he makes for himself here in New York. This includes Korean barbecue, and hybridized Korean-ish meals for one—like Gochujang-Buttered Radish Toast and Caramelized-Kimchi Baked Potatoes. Kim joins us to talk about his new book, Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 8, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our series, "Some Of It."
Media executive Michelle D. Hord endured one of the most painful losses one could experience--the death of her daughter at the hands of her ex husband. Her memoir, The Other Side of Yet details how she found the strength to continue and thrive.
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 14, 2022] Tomorrow is the final day of Lenapehoking, a special exhibit at the Greenpoint branch of the Brooklyn Public Library that honors the Lenape people. Curator Joe Baker, who is also the founder of the Lenape Center, talks about the exhibit and his efforts to bring awareness to the history of New York's first residents.
The weather is getting warmer and the bees are waking up. We talk to Adriana Compagnoni, owner and beekeeper of New Jersey's South Mountain Bees about what beekeepers do, how you can start beekeeping and what to do in case of a swarm. We also take listener calls.
Last year, a band called The Linda Lindas, consisting of four Los Angeles-based young women, went viral for a performance of their song, "Racist, Sexist Boy" at the Los Angeles Public Library. Since then, they've released a debut album, Growing Up, featuring more driving punk rhythms on teenage life today. All four members of the band, Lucia de la Garza (guitar), Mila de la Garza (drums), Eloise Wong (bass) and Bela Salazar (guitar), join us to talk about the new album, and their string of shows at Irving Plaza this week.
A debut novel tells the story of a young Chinese girl who is kidnapped and brought to the United States, where she must fend for herself in a nation that is beginning to consider anti-Chinese legislation which ultimately becomes the Chinese Exclusion Act. Author Jenny Tinghui Zhang joins us to discuss her novel, Four Treasures of the Sky, as part of our series, "2022 Debuts."
Twitter exerts outsize power and influence on our discourse, in part because so many decision makers and journalists are power Twitter users. So any changes in how it's regulated and used, like Elon Musk's bid to take over the platform, could affect news gathering, reporting, and choices made about both. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins us discuss.
Shame is a powerful emotion we all experience that can make us act in ways we may regret. And especially today, with the increased pressure of the internet and social media, shame is increasingly built into our social fabric. Cathy O'Neil argues that today, shame is a systematic machine. Her new book, The Shame Machine: Who Profits In the New Age of Humiliation, demonstrates shame's presence in our world, whether in schools, politics, or corporations. She joins us to discuss the book, and take your calls.
Actor Jennifer Grey became a household name for her role as Baby in the now-classic film "Dirty Dancing." But her fame did not stop the widespread criticism of her appearance, leading to a plastic surgery that changed the course of Grey's career forever. Grey discusses this, her childhood as the daughter of Broadway legend Joel Grey, her rise to fame, and her attempts to redefine herself in her new memoir, Out of the Corner,which is available on May 3. She joins us to talk about her book.
Many women and girls with autism are overlooked by a medical community whose training to identify autism is based on the male medical gaze. Because they fail to get correctly diagnosed, women with autism are often identified as having anxiety, or depression, or a variety of other issues – meaning they never get the therapy they need that can help them navigate the world. Jacquie Benestante, executive director of the Autism Society of Texas, and Carly Ott, chair of the Council of Autistic Advisors for the Autism Society of America, join to discuss this issue and take your calls.
Cargo e-bikes have become an increasingly popular sight in New York City streets since the pandemic began, especially amongst parents bringing their children to school, playdates, or just around the city. Kendra Hurley, freelance journalist and researcher, recently wrote about this cycling trend in an article for the New York Times called, "The Smallest New Yorkers Join the Pandemic Biking Surge," and she joins us to take your calls.
On May 1 at BAM, there will be a reimagining of Ornette Coleman's seminal 1959 album, The Shape of Jazz to Come, featuring an all-new Bang on a Can Orchestra including his son, drummer Denardo Coleman, as well as Jason Moran, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Lee Odom, Wallace Roney Jr. and special guest James “Blood” Ulmer —conducted by Awadagin Pratt. Six composers rearranged & rework tracks from The Shape of Jazz to Come to honor the six pieces on the album that established Coleman as one of America’s visionary musicians. Denardo Coleman joins us to preview the show.
The Brooklyn born and raised photographer Jamel Shabazz has been capturing the diverse characters of New York City streets for over 40 years, particularly joyous scenes of black and brown people in neighborhoods like Flatbush, Brownsville, and Harlem. Now, some of his work is on display at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, in an exhibit called, Jamel Shabazz: Eyes on the Street, which includes over 150 of Shabazz's photographs. Jamel Shabazz joins to discuss his career, his mission with his camera, and the exhibit, which is on view until September 4.
The latest film from acclaimed director Robert Eggers tells the story of a Viking prince (Alexander Skarsgard) who seeks to avenge the shocking murder of his father, killed when he was just a boy. Eggers joins us to discuss co-writing and directing the film, "The Northman," which is in theaters now.
The Head and the Heart just marked a decade last year since their debut album and now they're gearing up for more. Their fifth album, Every Shade of Blue, comes out this Friday. Band members Jonathan Russell and Charity Rose Thielen joins us for a Listening Party preview. The band will be at Pier 17 on June 6 and 7.
Little Ukraine has been a staple of the Lower East Side of Manhattan for over 100 years. While the neighborhood has far less residents with Ukrainian heritage than in the past, classic New York establishments like Veselka on 2nd Avenue and 9th Street serve as a reminder of the rich Ukrainian history in the community. Recently Christopher Bonanos, city editor for New York Magazine, wrote a cover story about the history of Little Ukraine, how much it's changed since the initial wave of Ukrainian immigrants settled in the area, and what the neighborhood means in the context of Russia's attack on Ukraine in the present day. Plus, we'll take your calls.
A new documentary and companion album celebrate one of America's greatest music cities: New Orleans. Directed by Martin Shore, the documentary "Take Me to the River: New Orleans" highlights the musical and cultural history of the city via interviews with The Neville Brothers, Big Freedia, PJ Morton, Ani DiFranco, and many more. The album of the same name arrives this Friday and features new music made for the film by many of those same artists. Shore and Ian Neville, son of Art Neville and member of the band Dumpstaphunk, join us.
Beloved author Emily St. John Mandel is back with a new novel, which is being celebrated as one of her best. She joins us to discuss Sea of Tranquility, which is a story of space, time travel, and history over the course of 500 years. We'll also discuss the recent, acclaimed television adaptation of her novel Station Eleven.
A new podcast from WNYC, hosted by senior reporter Nancy Solomon, tells the story of the 2014 unsolved deaths of New Jersey political couple John and Joyce Sheridan. The show examines the lackluster police investigation that followed, new evidence that has arisen since 2014, and what it all means for the state of politics in New Jersey. Solomon joins us to discuss the seven-part podcast, which is called, DEAD END: A New Jersey Political Murder Mystery. Episode one debuts tomorrow.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's David Furst.
A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum showcases the work of multidisciplinary artist Guadalupe Maravilla, the first contemporary Central American artist to have a solo show at the Museum. Guadalupe Maravilla: Tierra Blanca Joven, draws from Maravilla's experience of leaving his native El Salvador at 8 years old, living undocumented in the United States, and also his recovery later in life from stage-three cancer. Maravilla and Eugenie Tsai, senior curator of contemporary art at the Brooklyn Museum, join us to discuss the show, which is on view until September 18.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's David Furst.
WNYC's transportation reporter Stephen Nessen joins with the latest news about the city's subways.
*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
A new documentary chronicles the unlikely transformation of beloved stage musical, "Fiddler on the Roof," to beloved film. Director Daniel Raim joins us to discuss his film, "Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen," which revisits the adaptation and filming process. The documentary premieres on April 29 at the Angelika.
*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
Last week, Brazilian pop star Anitta made her debut on Coachella's main stage. We discuss the spread of baile funk from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to cities across the world. Arts and culture writer Carolina Abbott Galvão recently profiled Anitta for the New York Times and joins us to talk about the origins of the genre and the top artists today.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's Matt Katz.
Old-time country band Old Crow Medicine Show have a new album out titled Paint This Town. American Songwriter has called it their "most emphatic" work to date and "their best to boot." Frontman Ketch Secor joins us for a release day Listening Party.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's Matt Katz.
Brian Hochman, professor of English and American Studies at Georgetown University, takes us through the history of surveillence and how it's become commonplace in recent years. His new book is The Listeners: A History of Wiretapping in the United States.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's Matt Katz.
It's Earth Day, and fifteen-year-old Tai Poole, host of the CBC podcast, Tai Asks Why, joins us to talk about its new season, which includes episodes about issues related to climate change. On his podcast, Tai asks questions to expert scientists in their field, whether it's about recycling, meat eating, energy, and how young people can get involved in solving climate change.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's Matt Katz.
Recreational marijuana is now on sale in New Jersey. WNYC reporter Karen Yi visited some dispensaries on the first day they opened and joins us to talk about how it's going. Plus, we hear from listeners who plan to buy or already have.
This segment is guest-hosted by WNYC's Matt Katz.
Brooklyn Poetry Slam, a monthly poetry competition and open mic night hosted by writer and community organizer Mahogany L. Browne and author and DJ Jive Poetic, returns to BRIC House on April 26. Browne joins us to talk about the event and being the first poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center.
The latest play from writer and actor Tracy Letts follows a small-town city council meeting that begins to reveal that all might not be well in the town of Big Cherry. Letts joins us to discuss his show, "The Minutes," which is on Broadway through July 24.
The American Composers Orchestra and The Apollo have collaborated to revive the ritual of the "Ring Shout" and bring it to a new generation. We speak with Melissa Ngan, American Composers President/ CEO and Leatrice Ellzy, Apollo's Senior Director of Programming.
"The Daily Show" correspondent Jordan Klepper's new special, "Jordan KlepperFingers the Pulse: Into the MAGAverse," features him going to Hungary to explore why some U.S conservatives think of the European country as a far-right utopia. Klepper joins us to preview the special, which premieres on Comedy Central tonight.
In a thrilling new novel, a young woman named Ruby stands accused for the murder of her husband... and the deaths of three other people. Ruby maintains that she is innocent in her husband's death, but she has a secret: she is guilty of the other three murders. How can she prove she loved her husband and would never hurt him? And what drove her to kill three other people? All is revealed in the debut novel from Emmy-nominated screenwriter Sascha Rothchild, titled, Blood Sugar. She joins us to discuss as part of our series, "2022 Debuts."
Late Monday afternoon, a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration's federal mask mandate applied to public transportation, causing confusion among commuters. WNYC's Gwynne Hogan joins us to explain the new ruling and how it affects travelers on the subways, trains, and planes.
Did you know that, according to David George Haskell, for almost three billion years, life on Earth was almost silent? Haskell, a professor of biology at The University of the South, writes about the history and evolution of sound on Earth, in his book, Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic Marvels, Evolution's Creativity, and the Crisis of Sensory Extinction. The book challenges us to not take the beauty of our favorite sounds on earth for granted, as climate change could mean some sounds disappear sooner than we expect. Haskell is with us to discuss. Plus, we'll take your calls.
As we approach the warmer months, more companies are starting to think about when, and how, their employees should return to the office-- if at all. The pandemic has made us all reconsider how we best work. But what questions should workers, and employers, be thinking about as we head into summer? Kevin Delaney, co-founder and CEO of Charter, a company dedicated to thinking about the future of work, joins us to discuss where he thinks the workplace is headed, and take calls from listeners.
Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren stars in the new film, "The Duke," a true story about a heist of a precious painting by an elderly man in London. She's with us to discuss her role in the film as well as what's next in her career.
Building the Bronx, a new exhibit at the New York City Transit Museum's Grand Central gallery, traces more than 350 years of the borough's transportation system, from horses, to steam engines, to a monorail (yes!), and to the subway. Jodi Shapiro, one of the curators of the exhibit, joins us to discuss the history of public transit in the Bronx.
Former MTV VJ Karen Duffy shares some life advice in her new book, Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It. Told through a series of letters with guidance on living a meaningful life, Duffy shares how she embraced stoicism to raise a cool kid in New York, find happiness in small spaces, and not let debilitating illness and chronic pain steal her life.
James McAvoy is receiving rave reviews for his intense take on Cyrano in the new adaptation running at BAM. He joins us to discuss the production, which is written entirely in verse, rap, and spoken word. "Cyrano de Bergerac" is running at BAM through May 22nd.
Season 2 of "Russian Doll"? What a concept! The hugely anticipated sophomore season of the hit Netflix series premieres on April 20, and we are joined by co-creator, writer, and star of the series Natasha Lyonne, who plays Nadia, a woman who has just managed to escape a time loop that kept her trapped on her 36th birthday. The second season opens just days before Nadia's 40th birthday... where another strange happening is about to occur.
Debra Messing stars in "Birthday Candles," a new play from Noah Haidle that tells the story of one woman's life over the course of a series of birthdays, from her 17th to her very last. And, a cake is baked... on stage. Messing joins us to discuss her role as Ernestine. "Birthday Candles" is running at the American Airlines Theater through May 29th.
Vulturepodcast critic Nick Quah checks in for a Review/Preview to give us his picks for what podcasts to listen to now, and a few he’s looking forward to.
Last week it was announced that twenty-five new works of audio have been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, including albums by Tribe Called Quest and Alicia Keys, as well as reporting from WNYC News during 9/11. We'll speak to the Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about what was added to the Registry this year and why.
It's Tax Day in the United States, and we speak to former tax attorney and professor of law at Emory University Dorothy A. Brown, who's also author of the book, The Whiteness of Wealth. The book touches on how racial biases in the tax code can often limit people of color from building generational wealth.
After buying the largest share in Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX chair Elon Musk made a hostile bid to take over the tech giant. Sarah Frier explains what it means for free speech, business, and politics.
Janelle Monáe needs no introduction. Amongst all of her creative endeavors, now she's the author of a new collection of short fiction stories called, The Memory Librarian. Monáe wrote the book in collaboration with female and nonbinary writers based on her 2018 album, Dirty Computer. She joins us to discuss the book, which touches on themes of Afrofuturism, identity, oppression, and more. The Memory Librarian is out on April 19. Tonight, Monáe will be in conversation about the book at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Information to attend the event can be found here.
Back in February, Alison hosted an evening of Selected Shorts, a program that curates a selection of short stories, and brings together world class performers to read them aloud. The event featured stories by Louise Erdrich, Hilary Leichter, Carmen Maria Machado, and Bryan Washington, with readings from Molly Bernard (Younger), Sarah Mezzanotte (The Wolves), Cynthia Nixon (And Just Like That ...), Petronia Paley (On the Way to Timbuktu), and Michael Potts (Netflix's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom).
Check out the rest of Selected Shorts' programming here.
Chag sameach, it’s the first night of pesach. Amanda Dell, program director at the Jewish Food Society and host of the “Schmaltzy” podcast joins us. She'll help us take a look at seder tables around the world, and at Listeners' seder tables. Listeners call in with their favorite Passover dinner recipes from all over the Jewish diaspora.
Actor James McAvoy stars as Cyrano in the U.S premiere of the Martin Crimp adaptation, "Cyrano de Bergerac," using spoken word, rap, rhymes, and poetry to seduce his one true love. We are joined by Evelyn Miller who stars as Roxane. The show runs at the Brooklyn Academy of Music through May 22.
*James McAvoy was scheduled to join us for this conversation, but we were unable to reach him.
Easter is around the corner and a lot of our listeners will be boiling--and dyeing--eggs. What to do with all the hardboiled eggs afterwards? We'll hear some tips plus recipes for all year round from Lisa Steele, chicken farmer and author of the book, The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: Over 100 Fabulous Recipes to Use Eggs in Unexpected Ways.
In January, Cat Power released Covers, her third record of tribute songs. The artists covered include Iggy Pop, Jackson Browne, Nick Cave, The Replacements, and more. Power joins us for a Listening Party and to preview her April 18 show at Brooklyn Steel.
According to the American Library Association, the number of individual books challenged in 2021 was 1,597, the highest number since they've been tracking it. In response to this increase in attempted censorship, the New York Public Library is launching an initiative called, "Books for All", which will make e-versions of books like Catcher in the Rye, Stacked, King and the Dragonflies, and Stamped, available to all. President of the NYPL Tony Marx and Lynn Lobash, the NYPL's Assistant Director of Reader Services, join us to discuss the issue of book banning today and the library's role in making sure information is accessible. Plus, we'll take your calls.
Michelle Willis is a New York-based singer-songwriter and member of David Crosby's Lighthouse and Sky Trails bands. Her new album, Just One Voice, features contributions from Crosby, fellow Lighthouse band member Becca Stevens, and Michael McDonald. Willis joins us for a Listening Party.
It's the last month to check out Lenapehoking, a special exhibit at the Greenpoint branch of the Brooklyn Public Library that honors the Lenape people. We'll speak to curator Joe Baker, who is also the founder of the Lenape Center, about the exhibit and his efforts to bring awareness to the history of New York's first residents.
We air highlights from the audience Q & A portion of our interview with Harvey Fierstein as part of our March "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. It's our first in-person event in over two years! We spent the month reading Fierstein's new memoir, I Was Better Last Night. The memoir details Fierstein's life and career, his activism, and his struggles with addiction. Kirkus says of the book, "A poignant, clever, and entertaining look at an impressive, unique career.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 28, 2021] Esperanza Spalding’s new album, Songwrights Apothecary Lab, is named after the roaming creative workshop into which she invited musicians, neuroscientists, ethnomusicologists, and other specialists. Six of the twelve songs on the resulting LP were recorded during a session of live sets in New York this summer. Spalding joins us for a Listening Party.
We air highlights from the interview and performance portion of our March "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. It's our first in-person event in over two years! After Harvey Fierstein, we're joined for a performance by actor Tituss Burgess, whose Broadway credits include, "Guys and Dolls," "The Little Mermaid," and "Jersey Boys." You also know him as Titus Andromedon from "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and a regular on the animated musical series, "Central Park."
[REBROADCAST FROM July 29, 2021] The title of Leon Bridges' third album, Gold-Digger’s Sound, comes from the Los Angeles hotel and studio where the Grammy winner wrote and recorded it. Bridges joins us for a Listening Party.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 1, 2020] Robin Pecknold, singer-songwriter, guitarist and frontman of Fleet Foxes, joins us to talk about their album, Shore, which was released on September 22. The album serves as a bright counterpart to the band's last critically acclaimed album, Crack-Up.
Ari Shapiro, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, joins us to discuss his solo cabaret show, "Ari Shapiro: Behind the Mic," playing at Feinstein's/54 Below on April 3 and 4.
The Laundry Evangelist Patric Richardson helps us figure out how to care better for our garments and linens while also sharing tips for getting rid of difficult stains. We take listener calls as well.
We air the final part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we discuss the latter part of Constance Baker Motley's life and career, including how she became the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge. Historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin, author of Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality, joins us again.
Writer, director, producer, comedian, and author Judd Apatow joins us to discuss his new book, Sicker in the Head: More Conversations about Life and Comedy, and his new HBO documentary on George Carlin, which premieres in late May. Then, Apatow is joined by actor David Duchovny to discuss their new movie, "The Bubble," written and directed by Apatow. The story follows a group of actors trying to complete a film while stuck together in a pandemic "bubble." The film premieres on Netflix on April 1.
We preview the contenders for awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony with Switched On Pop co-host Charlie Harding. Plus, we'll take your calls.
We air the third part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we learn more about Constance Baker Motley's legal career, as well as her entrance into politics, which would lead her to become a New York State Senator and Manhattan Borough President. Historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin, author of, Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality, joins us again.
It has been 50 years since five men broke into the Watergate office complex and attempted to bug and burgle the Democratic National Committee Offices. Now, author Garrett M. Graff has published a comprehensive history of the scandal and subsequent fallout, titled, Watergate: A New History. Kirkus calls it, "The best and fullest account of the crisis, one unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon." Graff joins us to discuss, and to take calls from listeners with their comments and questions about Watergate fifty years later.
After our conversation about Richard Linklater's new film about a kid astronaut, we'll talk about the educational (earthbound) hands-on exhibits at the New York Hall of Science. NYSCI president and CEO Margaret Honey joins to talk about the museum's space exhibits, its 'Happiness Experiment' and how the museum has been re-building after a lot of damage from Hurricane Ida.
Writer and director Richard Linklater joins us to discuss his latest animated film, "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood," a coming of age story combined with a fantastical tale of a child sent to space. The film premieres on Netflix on April 1.
We air the second part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin discusses the early days of Constance Baker Motley's legal career and some of the major cases in which she was involved, including Brown v. Board of Education. Brown-Nagin's biography is called, Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality.
Queens is the biggest and most diverse borough in New York City and has some of the best and most creative culinary destinations. Time Out New York's food and drink editor Amber Sutherland-Namako will be here with a list of excellent Queens restaurants, and we'll take your calls about your favorites too.
Actress Chloe Sevigny joins us to discuss her new role in "The Girl From Plainville," a fictionalization of the Michelle Carter "suicide-by-texting" case. Sevigny plays Lynn Roy, the mother of the boy who took his own life at Carter's urging. The series premieres today on Hulu. Sevigny is also reprising her role as Lenora in the hotly anticipated second season of Netflix's "Russian Doll" starring Natasha Lyonne.
As the son of two Korean immigrants, food has always been essential to New York Times staff writer Eric Kim. In his new cookbook, he shares recipes for meals that comforted him throughout his childhood in Atlanta and the ones he makes for himself here in New York. This includes Korean barbecue, and hybridized Korean-ish meals for one—like Gochujang-Buttered Radish Toast and Caramelized-Kimchi Baked Potatoes. Kim joins us to talk about his new book, Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home.
We launch the March installment of our Full Bio series with historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin, who joins us to discuss her biography, Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality, about the civil rights lawyer, New York politician, and first Black woman to serve as a federal judge. Today, we discuss Motley's early life and education.
[The version of this segment that ran on air contained a section that was meant to be edited out. This is the edited version.]
The new Pixar film, "Turning Red," sparked debate online over the "appropriate" way to discuss puberty and menstruation with young girls. Peggy Orenstein, gender issues expert and author of the book, Girls And Sex, joins for a conversation about helping kids understand the changes their bodies go through, and how euphemisms like "monthly visitor" and "Aunt Flo" can be damaging to internalize.
Stephanie Foo thought she had it all. She was in a happy relationship, and was working as a radio producer for This American Life. However, for years she would have uncontrollable panic attacks in the office and cry at her desk, trauma that was rooted in the moment when Foo's parents abandoned her while she was a teenager. After trying to figure out what was wrong, Foo eventually became one of the first ever to be diagnosed with C-PTSD, or complex PTSD, in 2018. After her diagnosis, Foo spent years researching her condition, and the result is a new memoir called, What My Bones Know, featuring a first-person account of her struggles with C-PTSD and interviews with experts in trauma recovery. She joins us to discuss the book.
Sarahbeth Maney, New York Times photography fellow, discusses the photo she took of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's daughter in the Capitol, watching her mother's confirmation hearings.
Pop Chat host Elamin Abdelmahmoud and writers Kevin Fallon and Amil Niazi join to recap the 2022 Oscars.
[AIRED ON MARCH 14, 2022] We speak with production designer Stefan Dechant, who is nominated for his work on "The Tragedy of Macbeth," creating eerie sets of interiors and exteriors entirely on a soundstage.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[AIRED ON MARCH 17, 2022] The documentary "Summer of Soul" has swept nearly all awards from the Sundance Awards, to the Indie Spirits, and is now up for Best Documentary at the Oscars. As part of our "Big Picture" series, where we spotlight the stars that make magic behind the camera, we speak to the film's producer, Joseph Patel.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
[AIRED ON MARCH 11, 2022] We kicked off our series "The Big Picture" with Myron Kerstein and Andrew Weisblum, who are nominated for their work editing the film, "tick, tick... BOOM!"
[AIRED ON MARCH 21, 2022] Prolific songwriter Diane Warren earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in 1988, for "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" from "Mannequin." This year, she is up for her 13th nomination for the song, "Somehow You Do," from "Four Good Days." As part of our series, "The Big Picture," highlighting Oscar nominees who are not actors or directors, she joins us to discuss her career, as well as her "debut" album from last year, Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1, a collection of new original songs featuring contributions from Ty Dolla $ign, Maren Morris, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Carlos Santana, Celine Dion, and more.
[AIRED ON MARCH 23, 2022] We speak with costume designer Luis Sequeira, who is nominated for an Oscar for his work on the film, "Nightmare Alley." He joins us to discuss nailing the period costumes and his process for dressing each character as part of our series "The Big Picture."
[AIRED ON MARCH 17, 2022] We speak with Amber Richards, who is nominated for her work as a set decorator on "The Power of the Dog." She joins us to discuss her role on the film, and the special significance placed on the decorations within the home where much of the drama takes place.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.
[AIRED ON MARCH 23, 2022] As part of our series "The Big Picture," we speak with Jon Spaihts, who had the monumental task of adapting Frank Herbert's Dune for the big screen. He is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, and he joins us to discuss the film, as well as the forthcoming second installment of "Dune."
[AIRED ON MARCH 24, 2022] We continue our series "The Big Picture" spotlighting Oscar nominees in the technical categories by speaking with Linda Dowds, who is nominated for her work on "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," transforming fellow nominee Jessica Chastain into Tammy Faye Bakker, a televangelist known for her excessive makeup.
First:[REBROADCAST FROM March 9, 2022] Actress Aunjanue Ellis, well known for her acting career on stage as well as critically acclaimed performances in HBO's recent series, "Lovecraft Country" and Netflix's "When They See Us," joins us to talk her first Oscar nomination. Ellis received a Best Supporting Actress nod this year for her performance as Oracene "Brandy" Price, mother to Venus and Serena Williams, in "King Richard," in which she starred opposite to Will Smith's Richard Williams.
Then:[REBROADCAST FROM December 16, 2021] “King Richard” received six academy award nominations including including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Film Editing, Best Original Song and an Oscar nomination for Will Smith’s performance as Richard Williams, the father and first coach of Venus and Serena Williams. Screenwriter Zach Baylin joins us to discuss the film, his first feature, which was featured in the second slot in the 2018 Black List.
[REBROADCAST FROM February 2, 2022] "The Worst Person in the World" has made the Oscar's shortlist for Best International Feature Film, as Norway's official submission for this year's competition. The movie follows four years in the life of Julie, a young woman struggling to navigate her dating life and figure out the right career path. The Guardian calls it "an instant classic." Writer and director Joachim Trier and star Renate Reinsve join us to discuss the film.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 4, 2021] Pablo Larraín's new film, "Spencer," documents three days of the late Princess Diana's life, ten years into her marriage, as she spends the Christmas holidays with the royal family. Starring Oscar nominee Kristen Stewart as a haunted Diana, the film unfolds as a speculative drama, attempting to showcase how Diana might have felt, surrounded by a disintegrating marriage and a suffocating royal family, but still grounded by her love for her children. Director Larraín joins us to discuss his film.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 15, 2021] Writer and director Aaron Sorkin joins us to discuss his film, “Being the Ricardos.” The movie stars Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz and follows the tabloid dramas that threatened to take down their relationship. “Being the Ricardos"garnered nominations for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2021] When actor, writer and director Kenneth Branagh was only 9 years old, his community in Belfast erupted in violence. Now, over 50 years later, Branagh has brought this story of his childhood to life in his new film "Belfast," which follows a young boy named Buddy as his family struggles to decide whether to stay in Northern Ireland. The film received nominations for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Sound, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. Branagh joins us to discuss the film, which he wrote and directed.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 21, 2021] Paul Thomas Anderson's film, "Licorice Pizza," tells the tale of the tumultuous relationship between Alana Kane and Gary Valentine, played by Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, as they grow up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director."Licorice Pizza" marks the acting debut for both leads, with Alana Haim bridging the gap between her music career, as part of the band Haim, to a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Alana Haim joins to talk her acting debut.
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 30, 2019] In light of the passing of Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State, we share parts of her interview about her book, Fascism: A Warning.
*This segment was intended to air on the radio, but was preempted by President Biden's remarks.
Acclaimed author and poet Claudia Rankine joins us to discuss her new play, "Help," which fictionalizes Rankine's conversations with white people in transitional spaces in order to investigate the question, "What are white people thinking?" "Help" runs at The Shed through April 10.
A new novel tells the story of Naomi, a young aspiring novelist searching desperately for inspiration. She turns to her new boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, a successful editor with her own novelistic aspirations. Befriending her under false pretenses, Naomi decides to use her for writing material...as long as she, and Naomi's boyfriend, don't find out. Author Caitlin Barasch joins us to discuss her book A Novel Obsession as part of our series highlighting debut authors "2022 Debuts."
We continue our series "The Big Picture" spotlighting Oscar nominees in the technical categories by speaking with Linda Dowds, who is nominated for her work on "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," transforming fellow nominee Jessica Chastain into Tammy Faye Bakker, a televangelist known for her excessive makeup.
Today is the final day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson as part of the confirmation process for Jackson's Supreme Court nomination. If confirmed, Jackson would be the first black woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court. To recap the last few days of the confirmation process, we're joined by Alicia Bannon, Director of the Judiciary Program for the Brennan Center for Justice, and Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer for Slate Magazine. Plus, we'll take your calls.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 28, 2021] A Showtime documentary, "Attica," recounts the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility fifty years later, investigating the enduring racism of the American prison system, as well as the urgent need for prison reform. Emmy Award-winning director Stanley Nelson, and co-director Traci A. Curry, discuss the film.
We continue our series "The Big Picture," highlighting Oscar nominees who aren't directors or actors. Today, we speak with Jon Spaihts, who had the monumental task of adapting Frank Herbert's "Dune" for the big screen. He is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, and he joins us to discuss the film, as well as the forthcoming second installment of "Dune."
When author Amy Bloom's husband learned that he had early onset Alzheimer's, he made a difficult decision--- to end his own life through Dignitas, an organization in Switzerland. Amy chronicles the difficult road to this decision, and her final days with her husband, in her new book In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss.
A new book tells the history of New York City through the story of one city block, from Twenty-third Street to the south, Twenty-fourth Street to the north, Fifth Avenue and Broadway to the east, and Sixth Avenue to the west. Christiane Bird's book A Block in Time: A New York City History at the Corner of Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Third Street, tells the story of this neighborhood from the original Lenape inhabitants through the life of a formerly enslaved person turned-property owner, through the Gilded Age construction, and all the way to present day. Bird joins us to discuss.
The 2002 play, "Take Me Out," from Richard Greenberg tells the story of a professional baseball player who decides to come out of the closet, releasing a barrage of prejudice from his teammates that he wasn't prepared for. Greenberg, director Scott Ellis, and star Jesse Williams join us to discuss their revival of the play, which runs at the Second Stage Theater through May 29th.
BAM's Spring Music Series, curated by poet and critic Hanif Abdurraqib, runs through May 22 and celebrates Black music in various forms, featuring performances from Moses Sumney, Devonté Hynes, Mavis Staples, Little Simz, and Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar. On March 23, R&B singer Dawn Richard will bring her "Electro Revival" tour to the series and perform from her latest album, Second Line. Abdurraqib and Richard join us to preview her show and discuss the rest of the festival.
Multitude is Belgian musician Stromae's first studio album in eight years, following a hiatus imposed by physical and mental health struggles. The new album explores many of those experiences and others from that period, through music that dances between hip-hop, europop, cumbia and more. Stromae joins for a Listening Party.
We continue our series, "The Big Picture," spotlighting Oscar nominees who aren't actors or directors. Today, we speak with costume designer Luis Sequeira, who is nominated for an Oscar for his work on the film, "Nightmare Alley." He joins us to discuss nailing the period costumes and his process for dressing each character.
On March 14th, 1972, "The Godfather" premiered in theaters in New York City. Who would have thought that, fifty years later, the film would remain of the most important in the history of cinema? Stephanie Goodman, film editor for the New York Times, joins us to discuss the legacy of "The Godfather," the unique storytelling, and the performances that changed the lives of some of the actors involved forever. Plus, we take listeners' calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Bengali American author Madhushree Ghosh explores concepts such as identity and belonging as a South East Asian immigrant in her new food memoir Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family. She joins us to talk about the book which comes out April 4.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
Seattle-based soul and blues band The Dip have a new album out, featuring the big brass sound and smooth vocals fans have come to expect from the group. Vocalist and guitarist Tom Eddy, trumpet player Brennan Carter, and Evan Smith, who plays baritone saxophone, join us for a Listening Party to discuss the album, Sticking With It.
The Dip will be playing at Bowery Ballroom on March 25 and 26.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
A new film uses elements of horror to shed light on the insidious nature of institutional racism on elite college campuses. Writer and director Mariama Diallo joins us to discuss her debut feature, "Master," which premieres in select theaters and on Prime Video on Friday. She is joined by actor Zoe Renee, who stars as a Black freshman on campus named Jasmine who worries she is being haunted by a ghostly presence.
This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
In today's dating world, more and more people are exploring non-monogamy as an alternative to traditional monogamous relationships. But non-monogamy brings up its own tricky questions and concerns. Dedeker Winston, relationship coach and author of the book, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, joins us to discuss approaching non-monogamy in an ethical way, and takes calls from listeners.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
When Rachel Krantz, a founding editor of Bustle, fell in love with a man named Adam, he suggested they explore an open relationship. So Krantz decided to dip her toe into the world of non-monogamy. But while she found some aspects of polyamory exciting, other experiences led to miscommunication and jealousy. Krantz explores the world of non-monogamy in New York City in her first book, a memoir titled, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogamy. She joins us as part of our series, "2022 Debuts."
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
A new Oscar-nominated short film sees documentarian Jay Rosenblatt investigating a bullying incident he was a part of as a fifth grader at a Sheepshead Bay public school. Rosenblatt combines archival footage, animation, and interviews with former classmates and teachers to reexamine the incident and how kids relate to one another. Rosenblatt joins us to discuss the film, titled "When We Were Bullies,"which is nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Oscars and will premiere on HBO Max on March 30.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
WNYC's news editor Kate Hinds joins to discuss the stories and top headlines the newsroom is following this week.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
In honor of pi day earlier this week, here on All Of It we're celebrating PIE day. Food writer and author of The Book on Pie Erin McDowell joins to share her picks for pies to try now and takes your pie baking calls.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Why does it seem that, no matter how great your job is, how many friends you have, or how much money you earn, you sometimes still don't feel satisfied? Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard professor and contributing writer for The Atlantic, wrote about the value of satisfaction, and how to feel satisfied, in a piece called, "How To Want Less." He joins us to talk about the psychology behind satisfaction, give advice, and take your calls.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Playwright Sanaz Toossi has two shows running off-Broadway this spring, and both are comedies that take place in Karaj, Iran. "English" (running now through March 20), set in the present day, centers on a small class of English-language learners whose teacher is played by Marjan Neshat. Neshat will also appear in "Wish You Were Here" (April 13 through May 22), which follows a group of friends living through the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Toossi and Neshat join us to discuss both shows.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
We continue our series, "The Big Picture," highlighting Oscar nominees who are not actors or directors. Today, we speak with production designer Stefan Dechant, who is nominated for his work on "The Tragedy of Macbeth," creating eerie sets of interiors and exteriors entirely on a soundstage.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Last month, New York City mayor Eric Adams has called for the removal of drill videos from social media, receiving reactions from drill artists and rap culture experts. NME US news editor Erica Campbell explains the origins and the negative stereotypes associated with the style of music.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
Directors Clarence "Coodie" Simmons and Chike Ozah have spent years --- for Simmons, over two decades-- following and filming polarizing rapper Kanye West, beginning with his early days as a producer in Chicago to his rise to fame, and then to infamy. But through it all, one thing comes through--- Kanye's undeniable talent. Simmons and Ozah join us to discuss the resulting three part docuseries, "jeen-yuhs: a Kanye Trilogy" available to stream now on Netflix.
This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 8, 2021] This past month legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz released her newest book, a collection of her long-spanning work in fashion photography, the first compilation of her work in the industry. In Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland, inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland, Leibovitz journeys through over 300 photos from her career in fashion, including photographing models, designers like Tom Ford and John Galiano, to important political figures and athletes, though, as she would tell it, she never considered herself a fashion photographer at all. Leibovitz joins us to talk the new collection of her work.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 4, 2022] Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori is one of the most celebrated artists working in theater today, with credits that include "Caroline, or Change," "Fun Home," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Shrek the Musical" and "A Free Man of Color." She joins us to discuss her incredible year, with shows like "Caroline, or Change," "Kimberly Akimbo," and her role as development music consultant and supervising vocal producer on the new "West Side Story" film.
There are so many people who work behind-the-scenes to make a film great. We're taking some time to spotlight some of the Oscar nominees who aren't actors or directors in our series, "The Big Picture." We kick things off with Myron Kerstein and Andrew Weisblum, who are nominated for their work editing the film, "tick, tick... BOOM!"
[REBROADCAST FROM December 22, 2021] The 1619 Project from The New York Times was first published in 2019, four hundred years after the first slave ship landed on the shores of the United States. The project aims to create a new framework for how to understand the legacy and present consequences of slavery in the U.S, and was received with high praise or sharp criticism, depending on who you ask. Now, a new book, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, expands upon the original published version with new essays and reporting. Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and New York Times Magazine editor in chief Jake Silverstein are with us to discuss the project.
A new novel tells the story of a 24-year-old British painter named Cleo who marries a man 20 years her senior in order to get a green card. But their impulsive marriage soon changes their lives, and the lives of everyone around them, in ways they didn't anticipate. Author Coco Mellors joins us to discuss her debut novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein, as part of our series, "2022 Debuts."
Spring's around the corner and what better time to get your garden growing! Chris Satch, adjunct professor at the New York Botanical Gardens also known as "Plant Doctor Chris," joins to help answer all your plant questions---from starting from scratch to repotting to figuring out why your plants keep dying.
This week sees the beginning of the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College, a festival dedicated to spotlighting female filmmakers. Melissa Silverstein, co-founder and artistic director of AFF and founder of Women and Hollywood, joins us to give a preview of the festival lineup and additional programming. The festival runs in-person from March 11 to March 13 on the Barnard campus and virtually from March 11 to March 20.
The late Steve Post (1944-2014) was one of the most recognized radio voices in New York City. From broadcasting on WBAI, to later on our very own WNYC, Post was a consistent, humorous, and thoughtful entertainer whose voice was present throughout a turbulent time in the United States, whether it was the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, or the presidency Post's personal nemesis, Richard Nixon. The life and career of Steve Post is the subject of a new documentary, "Playing In The FM Band: The Steve Post Story." Director Rosemarie Reed joins us to discuss the film, which is premiering at the Film Forum on March 11.
While having a little extra daylight is lovely in the evenings, the first few days of Daylight Saving Time can be rough. Wirecutter's Deputy Editor Annemarie Conte joins to share her team's picks for the best products to help you get a good night's sleep.
We all have certain pop culture items — be it books, posters, or random knickknacks — that we hold onto dearly. But why do we keep objects that, as time passes, become less relevant or useful? What do our collections tell us about the passage of time and culture? And with a popular culture increasingly more online, what will younger generations hold onto? A.O. Scott, film critic for the New York Times, recently wrote about these questions and revealed his own collection of stuff in a piece called, "Shelf Life: Our Collections and the Passage of Time." The article was inspired by a scene from the new film, "The Worst Person in the World."He joins us to talk about collecting and take your calls to hear what's on your shelf.
Actress Aunjanue Ellis, well known for her acting career on stage as well as critically acclaimed performances in HBO's recent series, "Lovecraft Country" and Netflix's "When They See Us," joins us to talk her first Oscar nomination. Ellis received a Best Supporting Actress nod this year for her performance as Oracene "Brandy" Price, mother to Venus and Serena Williams, in "King Richard," in which she starred opposite to Will Smith's Richard Williams.
Band Of Horses released their last album, Why Are You OK, over five years ago. Now they're back with an album whose title seems to answer, or ignore, its predecessor. Bandleader Ben Bridwell joins us for a Listening Party for the new album, Things Are Great.
Harold Simmons II, whose stage name is Fyütch, is a Bronx-based musician, social justice artist, and proud dad who combines hip-hop and storytelling to create music that educates and inspires the next generation of kids. Last summer, he released his first full-length family album, Family Tree, with songs about Black history he hopes to pass down to his own daughter. Fyütch joins us for a Listening Party for the family album.
New York Times theater critic Michael Paulson joins to preview the shows coming to Broadway this Spring and how the theater industry continues to deal with the pandemic.
A new book explores the social history of one of our most essential goods: clothing. In Worn: A People's History of Clothing, author Sofi Thanhauser looks at the story of clothing through five essential textiles: linen, cotton, silk, synthetics, and wool. Thanhauser uses this approach to investigate what clothing says about us, our world, and even our ethics. She joins us to discuss the book, how the clothing industry became what it is today, and what people are doing to break away from what has become one of the biggest polluting industries in history.
The 25th annual New York International Children’s Film Festival, one of the few Oscar-qualifying kid's film festivals, has just launched and continues over the next two weekends. Programming director Maria-Christina Villaseñor joins us with some of the highlights.
Kenji López-Alt wears many hats. He's a chef, chief culinary advisor for the popular food blog Serious Eats, best-selling cookbook author, and also has a YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers. Today is the release of his newest cookbook, The Wok: Recipes and Techniques. López-Alt joins us to discuss the cookbook, talk about the best techniques for using and preserving a Wok, and take your calls.
Mapo Tofu (excerpt)
This is it. My favorite dish in the world and the grandmother of Sichuan cuisine. Translated literally as “pockmarked grandmother’s tofu,” its totally apocryphal origin story is identical to a half dozen other food origin stories: it starts with hungry crowds and a cook with few ingredients but plenty of creativity. The result is an inexpensive stew that uses simple ingredients—soft tofu, ground meat (traditionally beef, but frequently pork), fermented chile bean paste, a handful of Sichuan peppercorns, and plenty of red-hot chile oil—to create simple, soul-satisfying fare.
SERVES 4
1 tablespoon (8 g) red Sichuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons (30 ml) peanut, rice bran, or other neutral oil
1 teaspoon (3 g) cornstarch
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cold water
4 ounces (120 g) ground beef or pork
2 teaspoons (5 g) minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
2 teaspoons (5 g) minced fresh ginger (about ½-inch segment)
2 tablespoons (30 g) fermented chile bean paste (doubanjiang)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons (10 ml) light soy sauce
¼ cup (60 ml) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock or water
1½ pounds medium to firm silken tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes
¼ cup (60 ml) homemade (page 310) or store-bought chile oil
3 scallions, sliced
Steamed rice, for serving
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Heat half of the Sichuan peppercorns in a large wok over high heat until lightly smoking. Transfer to a mortar and pestle. Pound until finely ground and set aside.
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Add the remaining Sichuan peppercorns and the oil to the wok. Heat over medium-high heat until lightly sizzling, about 1½ minutes. Remove the peppercorns with a spider and discard, leaving the oil in the pan.
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Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and mix with a fork until homogenous. Set aside.
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Heat the oil left in the wok over high heat until smoking. Add the beef and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the chile bean paste and cook until the oil starts to turn red, about 30 seconds. Add the wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 30 seconds, until thickened.
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Add the tofu and carefully fold it in, being careful not to break it up too much. Fold in the chile oil and half of the scallions and simmer for 30 seconds longer. Transfer immediately to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining scallions and the toasted ground Sichuan pepper. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Producer, screenwriter, and director Greg Daniels joins us to discuss the number of projects he has in the works, including the second seasons of "Space Force" on Netflix and "Upload" on Amazon Prime, as well as the new reality show he developed with his daughter, HBO Max's "My Mom, Your Dad."
For her final column, the New York Times' Dorie Greenspan wrote about how mistakes in the kitchen can sometimes produce the best outcomes, in a piece titled, "Mistakes Happen. In the Kitchen, That Can Be the Best Thing." She joins us to talk about her favorite recipes, her newsletter xoxo Dorie and reflect on her column and career.
In 2017, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni suffered a rare kind of stroke, which damaged the optic nerves in one of his eyes forever and left him functionally blind in that eye. Doctors warned that the same could happen to the other eye as well. Bruni writes about this experience in his new memoir, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. He joins us to discuss.
In 2021, Tamara Lindeman, who performs as The Weather Station, released the climate-focused Ignorance, one of the year's most acclaimed albums. Thirteen months later, she is releasing a companion album, How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars. She has described the new release as "the moon to [Ignorance's] sun." Lindeman joins us for a Listening Party.
Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino returned in 2021 with a new film, this time a semi-autobiographical exploration of coming-of-age in southern Italy. "The Hand of God" tells the story of a young teen in 1980's Naples as he finds his passions, struggles with immense loss, and learns how he was inadvertently saved from a freak accident by soccer legend Diego Maradona. Sorrentino joins us to talk about the deeply personal film, which has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year's Academy Awards.
We air highlights from Gangstagrass's interview and performance during our February "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. This month's book was Hell of a Bookby Jason Mott.
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2022] The latest film from writer-director Sean Baker (“The Florida Project”) tells the story of a former pornographic star who returns to his hometown in Texas. It stars Simon Rex, actor and former MTV video DJ, who also has some personal experience with the adult film industry. Baker and Rex join us to discuss their film, “Red Rocket.”
[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2022] Writer and director Janicza Bravo joins us to discuss her acclaimed film, "Zola," co-written by playwright Jeremy O’Harris. Zola is a Detroit waitress who befriends one of her customers, Stefani, who convinces her to join a weekend of dancing and partying in Florida.
The novel Hell of a Book won the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction. Author Jason Mott joins us to discuss the novel, which was our February Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. The story follows a troubled author on book tour, haunted by a ghostly presence called The Kid, and by his own traumatic past.
Performer, fashion designer and all around fabulous — Isaac Mizrahi returns "In Person" to his popular cabaret residency this month at the Carlyle Cafe. He'll be our guest to talk about the new season and what it's like being back in front of a live crowd.
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Ever feel like you're missing a few basic skills in the kitchen, but aren't quite sure how to level up your home-chef game? A new cookbook will help you with just that. Chef Daniel Holzman, co-founder of The Meatball Shop, and food journalist Matt Rodbard have joined forces for a new cookbook titled FOOD IQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smarts. They join us to discuss.
To kick off Women's History Month, we celebrate women in jazz by speaking with Grammy-nominated saxophonist Melissa Aldana, whose Blue Note debut album, 12 Stars, comes out on March 4. Aldana, born in Chile and based in Brooklyn, comes from a family of Chilean saxophonists, including her grandfather, who was popular in the Santiago jazz scene in the 1950s. All this week Aldana is also playing her first headlining gig at the famous Village Vanguard, and she joins us for a Listening Party for the album.
Need help writing a song? Mike Errico is here to help, with his new book Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter. Errico features tips and tricks along with interviews and advice from people like astrophysicist Janna Levin, renowned painter John Currin, and bestselling author George Saunders. He will also take calls from aspiring songwriters looking for help.
The 1990s are suddenly back in style... at least, when it comes to fashion and music. But how did that decade change American culture and politics forever? Author Chuck Klosterman joins us to discuss his latest book, The Nineties, which Kirkus calls "a multifaceted portrait that’s both fun and insightful."
The new film "After Yang" tells the story of a father (Colin Ferrell) reconnecting with his wife (Jodie Turner-Smith) and daughter after his daughter's closest companion, an android named Yang, malfunctions. "After Yang" comes from South Korean director Kogonada, known for his previous film "Columbus," a similarly complicated, but heartfelt story, though not with the sci-fi twist. Kogonada also directed episodes of the upcoming "Pachinko" TV series adaptation of Min Jin Lee's critically acclaimed book of the same name. He joins us to discuss the film and his current projects.
James Beard Award-winning mixologist Dave Wondrich explores exotic spirits and cocktails around the globe, and discusses his comprehensive book, The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their favorite libations.
Brooklyn's Nitehawk Shorts Festival begins this Thursday, featuring a slate of bite-sized films which this year are majority women-made. We’ll talk to two of the directors, Amber Shaefer and Kana Hatakeyama. Plus, the festival’s organizer, Cristina Cacioppo, tells us how she put the whole 5-day event together.
A new museum exhibition in Harlem explores African American contributions to our national culinary identity. African/American: Making the Nation’s Table, presented by the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), will run from February 23 to June 19, 2022 at The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall. Curator and culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris (Netflix's "High on the Hog," and recently one of Time's 100 most influential people) joins us to talk about the exhibition.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 24, 2022] The film “CODA” tells the story of Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of her Gloucester family. The rest of the Rossi family relies on Ruby as an interpreter and as a deckhand on her family's fishing boat, but all Ruby wants to do is sing. We speak with writer and director Sian Heder, and Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, who stars as Jackie Rossi in the film. “CODA” is available to stream now on Apple TV Plus.
The Berlin-based record label Habibi Funk creates curated albums of re-released or newly discovered tracks from all around the Arab world, from the 1950s to the 1980s. The albums feature Lebanese folk, Moroccan disco, Sudanese jazz, and much more. Co-founder and curator Jannis Stürtz joins us to discuss his process for finding these tracks, and we'll listen to some music.
Carnegie Hall's Afrofuturism festival explores the artistic movement through performances, talks and other events across New York City, running through March. Ytasha Womack, curatorial council member and author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture, joins us for a preview.
For the February installment of our "Full Bio" series, we take a look at the life and career of the poet Sylvia Plath with Heather Clark, author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath. Today, we talk about Heather's research process for the book and the early life of Sylvia Plath.
New York Times food reporter and cookbook author Priya Krishna launched a new video series last month with New York Times Cooking called "On the Job." The new series sees Krishna exploring the labor behind the scenes of the food industry in New York City, talking to those who usually go unseen, but still shape what and how we eat. Krishna joins us to talk the episodes of the new series, which include topics such as Where New York Restaurants Send Their Dirty Laundry, How To Run A Restaurant on Instagram, and How To Run a TikTok-Famous Bodega. Plus she previews what topics she will cover next.
Grammy-winning producer, composer and filmmaker Flying Lotus has been called "one of his generation’s foremost electronic musicians and hip-hop jazz beatmakers" by Afropunk. On February 12, he'll perform at Carnegie Hall as part of their Afrofuturism festival. He joins us for a preview and to talk about his other projects, including a recently announced feature film.
The UK-based experimental rock band Black Country, New Road, turned heads with their 2021 debut album, For the First Time, which the Guardian considered to be one of the best albums of the year. Black Country, New Road consists of six members, and last Friday they released their highly anticipated sophomore album, Ants From Up There. Bassist Tyler Hyde and drummer Charlie Wayne are with us for a Listening Party for the new album.
Animal Collective's new album Time Skiffs arrives following the longest gap in the band's release history; six years after their album Painting With. It's also the first album in a decade to feature their complete line-up. Bandmembers Josh Dibb, aka Deakin, and Brian Weitz, aka Geologist, join us for a Listening Party, and Deakin confirms that the band is already working on their follow-up.
Animal Collective will be performing at Brooklyn Steel on March 12, 2022.
Wall Street Journal columnist Spencer Jakab investigates the GameStop short squeeze organized by amateur investors on Reddit in his new book, The Revolution That Wasn't: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors. He joins us to talk about how the meme stock squeeze unfolded.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 19, 2021] Fresh off her Pulitzer Prize win for her last novel and 2020 Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection, The Night Watchman, author Louise Erdrich joins us to discuss her new novel, The Sentence, which tells the story of a haunting at a book store. NPR says The Sentence is “an absorbing and unquiet novel.”
Louise Erdrich's writing will be featured as part of the Selected Shorts program at Symphony Space, hosted by Alison Stewart, on February 16, 2022.
The documentary, "Owned: A Tale of Two Americas," tells the story of the racist housing policies enacted by the federal government in post-World War II America, and how those decisions set the country on a path to the inequitable and segregated neighborhoods that exist in many of our cities today. Emmy-award winning director Giorgio Angelini is with us to speak about the film and the state of housing inequity in the United States. "Owned: A Tale of Two Americas," debuts on PBS today, February 7, 2022. It will also be available to stream on the PBS Video App.
The Lumineers recorded their most recent album, BRIGHTSIDE, in the Hudson Valley. They joined us for our January Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event, providing two special performances, and an interview with bandmember Wesley Schultz.
The subject of book banning has been in the news after a Tennessee school board voted to remove the graphic book Maus from the curriculum. The discussion has shed new light on the kinds of books being banned from schools around the country. One of the novels that has often been cited on the American Library Associations list of Top 10 Most Challenged books is Laurie Halse Anderson's 1999 novel Speak, which tells the story of a high school girl dealing with trauma after she is sexually assaulted. Halse Anderson has been an outspoken advocate for intellectual freedom, and has been honored for her work by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the National Council of Teachers of English. She joins us to discuss this new wave of book banning.
Few Good Things is Chicago rapper and producer Saba's follow-up to 2018's widely acclaimed CARE FOR ME. In between, he's worked on projects with his collective Pivot Gang, J Cole's Dreamville, and the supergroup Ghetto Sage. On the new album, he's joined by heavy hitters like Black Thought, Krayzie Bone, and G Herbo. Saba stops by for a release day Listening Party.
A new debut novel tells a story of lust and obsession on a college campus... among the professors. When a popular English professor finds out her husband is under investigation for his behavior with former students, she turns her attention to a man named Vladimir, a young, married, novelist who has just come to campus. Her infatuation quickly turns to potentially dangerous obsession. Author Julia May Jonas joins us to discuss her novel, Vladimir, as part of our series '2022 Debuts.'
We air our conversation with author Gary Shteyngart from our January Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event. We spent the month reading his novel Our Country Friends, which tells the story of a group of friends in lockdown together in the Hudson Valley... quarantined with a famous actor. The novel was named one of the best of 2021 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, and Kirkus, among many more.
Two New York City galleries are featuring the work of contemporary Ethiopian painter Hana Yilma Godine, who works with layers of oil and acrylic paint, as well as collage and fabric. For these shows, Godine, who's work has been featured in the National Museum of Ethiopia, focused her attention on the social settings of her home city of Addis Ababa, with a particular eye towards Ethiopian women within those spaces. The show, Hair Salon in Addis Ababa, is on view at Fridman Gallery and Rachel Uffner until March 5.
Joining us from WNYC's newsroom culture desk, editor Jennifer Vanasco comes on All Of It for a final installment of her ongoing series The Get Out, where she discusses what to do in the city this weekend. For this special edition Vanasco shares her all-time picks for what to do in NYC, plus special events this weekend.
The new documentary "Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché" tells the story of the frontwoman of the short-lived but influential 1970s British punk rock band X-Ray Spex. The film is co-directed by Paul Sng and Celeste Bell, the only daughter of Poly Styrene. In addition to documenting the life and career of the singer, a woman of color who stood out from the rest of the punk scene at the time, the film also explores the complicated relationship between mother and daughter. Bell and Sng join us.
Whether it be due to dietary restrictions or intolerances, gluten-free foods, meals, and diets are becoming increasingly more common. While many strive to find alternatives to our favorite foods that are full of gluten, chef and author Cristian Broglia has decided to look at recipes from around the world that are naturally gluten-free. In the new Gluten-Free Cookbook, Broglia presents 350 such recipes from over eighty countries. Broglia joins us to chat the new cookbook and how to incorporate naturally gluten-free recipes into your cooking routine.
Tortilla Soup (Mexico)
Preparation time: 30 minutesCooking time: 40 minutesServes: 4
Sunflower oil, for frying1/4 lb (110 g) corn tortillas,store-bought or homemade(page 148), cut into strips1/2 inch (1.25 cm) wide2 tablespoons olive oil1 yellow onion, finely chopped2 serrano peppers, seededand finely chopped, plus morefor garnish1 clove garlic, chopped1 3/4 lb (800 g) tomatoes, cubed2 tablespoons chopped freshcilantro (coriander) leaves,plus more for garnish2 tablespoons chopped freshepazote or wild fennel1 tablespoon dried oreganoSea salt and freshly groundblack pepper6 cups (48 fl oz/1.4 liters)chicken stock2 avocados, cubed9 oz (250 g) soft goat cheese4 tablespoons Mexican cremaor sour cream (optional)
Sopa azteca—a Mexican soup also popular in the American Southwest—is a chili-tomato broth with strips of fried tortilla, chunks of avocado, and soft fresh cheese. The soup often has cooked chicken added to it. Making fresh tortilla strips is ideal, but to save time you can use high-quality tortilla chips.
Pour 3 inches (7.5 cm) sunflower oil into a large Dutch oven (casserole) and heat over medium heat to 325 F (160 C) on a deep-fry thermometer or until the oil makes bubbles around a test strip of tortilla.
Working in batches, add the tortilla strips to the hot oil and fry, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the onion and serranos and cook until the onion is translucent, 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, cilantro (coriander), epazote or wild fennel, and oregano and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Add the stock, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes more. Divide the tortilla strips among shallow bowls and pour the soup over them. Top with avocado cubes and little quenelles of cheese (or place small amounts with a teaspoon). If desired, add 1 tablespoon crema to each bowl. Garnish with a little more cilantro and serrano pepper.
Adapted/Reprinted from The Gluten-Free Cookbook by Cristian Broglia. © 2022 Phaidon Press
Last week, to many a cat lover's delight, the Bidens welcomed a cat, Willow Biden, to the White House, the first presidential cat since George W. Bush’s administration. Today we will talk all things feline with cat behavior specialist and “catsultant” Lana Rich and take your calls.
Most New Yorkers will think back to the 90s and remember certain trends, or cultural moments, that captured New York City. On that list is without a doubt one of the only times the New York Knicks were actually good. With stars like Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, and of course Spike Lee on the sidelines, they eventually even made it to the NBA finals, the first time since 1973. Chris Herring, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, just published a book about this era of the Knicks, called, Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks, and he's with us to take your calls on your memories of watching the 90s Knicks.
South London musician Samm Henshaw broke into the music industry with an EP called The Sound Experiment in 2015. He's since supported musicians like James Bay, Tori Kelly, and Chance the Rapper on their tours. Now he's out with his debut full-length album, Untidy Soul. Henshaw joins us for a Listening Party.
"The Worst Person in the World" has made the Oscar's shortlist for Best International Feature Film, as Norway's official submission for this year's competition. The movie follows four years in the life of Julie, a young woman struggling to navigate her dating life and figure out the right career path. The Guardian calls it "an instant classic." Writer and director Joachim Trier and star Renate Reinsve join us to discuss the film, which premieres in theaters on February 4.
Our February "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the 2021 National Book Award-winning novel Hell of a Book by Jason Mott. It tells the story of a Black author on book tour, a young rural boy named Soot, and a possibly imaginary boy called The Kid. Their stories converge in unexpected and moving ways. Mott joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our virtual event on February 28.
[REBROADCAST FROM September 30, 2021] Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry and former Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress and the State of Virginia, joins us to discuss her newest collection of poems, Playlist for the Apocalypse.
Luck is an important theme during Lunar New Year–celebration and food traditions are geared towards not just welcoming in a new year but hoping for one that brings good fortune. Local chef, author and Chinatown advocate Grace Young shares some “lucky” Lunar New Year dishes with us –and where you can get them in NYC's Chinatown.
The dishes we discuss:
Crispy Fried Chicken with Garlic Saucechicken symbolizes wholeness of life on earthHop Lee16 Mott St
Pan-fried oyster omlette (oh chien)
oysters is a homonym for good thingsKopitiam -Malaysian151 East Broadway
Roast porkrepresents purification, peace and bountyWu’s Wonton King165 East Broadwayor Great NY Noodletown28 Bowery
House Special Buddha’s DelightMust eat a vegetarian dish the first day of the year.Vegetarian Buddha Bodhai5 Mott Street
Sweet and Sour Pork or Sweet and Sour Rib Endspork represents bountysour sounds like the word for grandchildrenPing’s—22 Mott
Lobster Fried Rice This is a dish only locals know to order —not on the menulobster is symbol of the dragon popular for new yearsXO Taste41 Elizabeth st
Clams with black bean saucerepresents wealth and prosperity. Wo Hop —2nd oldest restaurant from 193817 Mott Street
Red Snapper Fried/Steamed with Lemongrass—whole fish represents your wishes coming truePasteur Grill & Noodles -Vietnamese
Shanghai rice cake with shrimpshrimp represents happiness; rice cakes growth and prosperityShanghai 2121 Mott St
Raffi is the legendary children's musician behind classics like, "Baby Beluga," "Down by the Bay," and "Bananaphone." He joins us to discuss his life and career as the inaugural Get Little musical guest! He is also the subject of the new podcast, "Finding Raffi."
Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and cartoonist, writing acclaimed YA novels such as Smile, Guts, Sisters, Ghosts, and Drama. She joins us to discuss her books and career as our inaugural "Get Little" author! Telgemeier will also take questions from fans, kids and parents alike!
We begin our Black History Month coverage with some reading recommendations, this time catered towards younger audiences. Newark Public Library Children's Librarian Sharon Owens, and Youth Services Supervisor Asha Mobiley, join us to help recommend books to read during the month for children, teens, and young adults.
Ages 3 and up
Dream Big, Little One by: Vashti Harrison ( adaptation of Little Leaders:Bold Women in Black History)
Follow Your Dreams, Little One (adaptation of Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History)
Little People, BIG DREAMS by: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and various authors and illustrators
A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara
Shades of Black: A Celebration of our Children by: Sandra Pinkney and Photographs by Miles Pinkney
Let the Children March by: Monica – Clark Robinson Illustrated by: Frank Morrison
This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration by: Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by James Ransome
Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations by: Kelly Starling Lyons, Illustrated by: Keith Mallet
The ABC’s of Black History by Rio Cortez, Lauren Semmer
Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by: Alice Faye Duncan, Illustrated by: Keturah Bobo
All Different Now: Juneteenth the First Day of Freedom by: Angela Johnson, Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World by: Charles R. Smith Jr., Illustrated by: Shane Evans
Bedtime Inspirational Stories 50 Amazing Black People who Changed the World by: L.A. Amber Illustrated by: TZ Nissen
Ages: 8-12: (Middle School)
Like Vanessa by Tami Charles (Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Illustrator)
When Winter Robeson Came by Brenda Woods
Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles
From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Stella by Starlight by Sharon M Draper
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds
Early Teens (12+)
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
This Is My America by Kim Johnson
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi
Older Teens (15+)
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam
The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
Author Cuong Pham, and co-author Diep Tran, of The Red Boat Fish Sauce Cookbook: Beloved Recipes from the Family Behind the Purest Fish Sauce, join us for a special Lunar New Year cooking segment as we usher in the year of the tiger. They run through traditional recipes for the new year, as well as tips and tricks from their cookbook's chapter on Lunar New Year cooking.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones is an eight-piece soul group from Birmingham, Alabama, led by Paul Janeway, a spirited vocalist and former bank teller. Their new album, The Alien Coast, draws in psychedelic and industrial elements for a collection of songs about art and the end times. Janeway joins us for a Listening Party.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones will be at the Beacon Theater on March 11.
As "Dry January" comes to an end, we talk about how to evaluate our relationship to alcohol whether you're a casual drinker, or someone who tends to drink more consistently. Psychologist Dr. Natalie Feinblatt assists us with calls.
In 2007, MacArthur Fellow Marin Alsop became the first female conductor of a major American orchestra, breaking the patriarchal norms of the traditional classical music world. Since her retirement as music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2021, the top twenty-five orchestras in the U.S are once again all conducted by men. A new documentary, "The Conductor," tells the story of the life and career of Alsop, from her early days growing up in New York City as a Juilliard student, to her conducting around the world, from Baltimore, to São Paulo, to Vienna. To discuss the film, we're joined by Marin Alsop and director Bernadette Wegenstein. “The Conductor” is currently screening at the Quad Cinema and will be available on VOD and PBS this March.
Comedian and singer Bridget Everett stars in the new HBO comedy series, "Somebody Somewhere," which explores the life of Everett's character Sam, a Kansan who does not fit the mold of her small town, and finds herself in a community of fellow outcasts. Everett, who also is an executive producer on the show, joins us to discuss the new series, along with co-creators and fellow executive producers Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen.
It's been a decade since Anaïs Mitchell released her last solo album. In that time, she's created a Tony-winning Broadway musical ("Hadestown") and a folk supergroup (Bonny Light Horseman), while also lending her vocals and writing talents to various peers' records. Now she's releasing a new solo album, titled Anaïs Mitchell. She joins us on its release day for a Listening Party.
A new WQXR program, "Calm it Down Radio", hosted by best-selling pianist and composer Chad Lawson, is meant to use music as a means of meditation and relaxation. We're joined by Chad to hear some sample tracks and practice some exercises to make sure we stay grounded and stress-free this New Year. "Calm it Down Radio" airs on WQXR Sunday nights at 8pm.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful female alpine skiers in the history of the sport, competing in four Winter Olympic Games, and winning four overall World Cup championships before retiring in 2019. Now, she's releasing a memoir called, RISE: My Story, about her early life and career. Vonn joined us to discuss the book.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 5, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." "Don't Look Up," the latest film from writer and director Adam McKay, stars Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio as two scientists struggling to convince the world that a giant comet is heading towards earth. Starring alongside the two leads are some of the biggest names in Hollywood, from Meryl Streep to Cate Blanchett to Jonah Hill to Tyler Perry to Timothee Chalamet. McKay, who is also an executive producer of "Succession," joins us to discuss the film.
[REBROADCAST FROM January 19, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." Roy Wood Jr., comedian and correspondent for "The Daily Show," speaks with us about his new comedy special, "Imperfect Messenger," out now on Paramount+.
Brown Girls, the debut novel from author Daphne Palasi Andreades, tells the story of a friend-group of brown girls in Queens, and their experiences of growing up together through the various stages of their lives. As part of our '2022 Debut' series, Andreades, who was born and raised in Queens, is with us to discuss the novel which The New York Times calls a "daring debut."
Silvana Estrada is a rising singer-songwriter from Veracruz, Mexico, whom NPR's Alt.Latino has named one to watch for 2022. Her debut solo album, Marchita, whose title translates to "withered," explores heartbreak through minimalist, intimately recorded songs based in part in the folk tradition son jarocho. Estrada joins us for a Listening Party.
A new film series at The Metrograph celebrates the former East Village staple Kim’s Video & Music, which influenced and inspired generations of creators with its eclectic and rare selections. The series was curated by former Kim’s Video employees and Mr. Kim himself. Metrograph’s programmer-at-large Nellie Killian joins us to discuss the new series.
In 2018, the famous comedian and television star Bill Cosby was convicted of sexual assault, and has been accused by up to sixty women. However, in 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction on a legal technicality, and Cosby was released. But what should we take away from the cultural legacy of Bill Cosby? Comedian and activist W. Kamau Bell takes on this question in a new four-part series called, "We Need to Talk About Cosby," which will air on Showtime on January 30. Bell comes on the show to chat the new series.
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian released her self-titled debut album in 1967. Its single, "Society's Child," written by Ian when she was fourteen, would be one of her most lasting. In the next decade, she released the hit song, "At Seventeen." Now, she has said that her new album, The Light at the End of the Line, will be her last. Ian joins us for a Listening Party, and we open the lines up for listeners to share their experiences with her music.
Years & Years began as a three-piece electropop outfit, turning out danceable hits like 2015's "King." But in 2021 they announced that the band would become the solo project of frontman Olly Alexander. Alexander, who also starred in the Channel 4/HBO series, "It's A Sin," joins us for a Listening Party for Years & Years' new album, Night Call.
Current "Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider has the second-longest winning streak in "Jeopardy!" history. Schneider is part of a recent trend, as the last few jeopardy winners have had longer and longer winning streaks. New York Times culture reporter Julia Jacobs has been following the trend and joins to discuss the theories behind it.
[REBROADCAST FROM November 9, 2020] Claire McNear, author of the book, Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!, joins us to discuss the show the iconic show, and its late host Alex Trebek.
"Queer Eye" grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness explores everything from skyscrapers to bugs, or from gender identity to snacks in a new series based on his weekly podcast. "Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness" premieres January 28 on Netflix. Jonathan Van Ness joins us to talk about the show.
Mike Schur, creator of "Parks and Rec" and "The Good Place," joins us to discuss his new book How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question, a humorous but serious guide to ethics.
[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2021] Despite receiving relatively little commercial success in their original 10-year run, The Velvet Underground have become one of the most influential and iconic bands in rock history, instantly recognizable from their Andy Warhol-produced banana album cover. A new documentary from director Todd Haynes takes a fresh look at the band and its legacy. Haynes joins to talk about "The Velvet Underground," in theaters now and available to stream on Apple TV+.