All Of It
4,058 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 435 ratingsALL 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.
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Join us for ALL OF IT with Alison Stewart, weekdays from 12:00 - 2:00PM on WNYC.
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Episodes
Why Are Broadway Tickets So Expensive?
April 10, 2024 18:12 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBChanging attendance patterns, celebrity names, and dynamic pricing are partially behind the rise in ticket prices. Plus, says one academic, "there is no limit to what rich people will pay to see." Ryan Kailath is a culture and arts reporter for WNYC/Gothamist, and he joins us to discuss -- and take your calls. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
The New Age Bachelorette Party
April 10, 2024 18:11 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAs we prepare for wedding season, there are bachelorette parties also to be had and enjoyed. According to Brides Magazine, the bachelorette party has been evolving into a bigger and more drawn out event over recent years. Gabby Rello Duffy, Brides Magazine senior editorial director, joins to discuss bachelorette party etiquette, the do's and don'ts of planning this year, and take your calls. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Poetry, Jazz, and the Public Song Project with Nicole Zuraitis
April 10, 2024 18:11 - 27 minutes - 25 MBFor National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month, 2024 Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis debuts her contribution for this year's Public Song Project, a jazz adaptation of two poems by Pulitzer Prize-winner Edna St Vincent Millay. We also discuss Zuraitis's career and her latest album, How Love Begins, which earned her the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A Retrospective of Photographer Corky Lee's Work Documenting Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
April 10, 2024 18:11 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBA new book examines the legacy of the late photojournalist, Corky Lee's mission to document Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Artist Chee Wang Ng and historian Mae Ngai edited the book, Corky Lee's Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice and join us to discuss. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
'The Writing on the Stall' is a Musical Inspired by Bathroom Graffiti
April 09, 2024 18:21 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIt seems that any public bathroom in a restaurant or bar has an endless number of random words, phrases, or vulgar language. Musician Caitlin Cook's off-Broadway musical, "The Writing on the Stall," inspired by the writing we all see on bathroom walls, has returned to Soho Playhouse through April 13. The show features song lyrics that Cook borrows from phrases she's observed in bathrooms. Cook joins us to discuss the show, and take your calls. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Magnetic Fields: '69 Love Songs' (Silver Liner Notes)
April 09, 2024 18:19 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn September 1999, the Stephin Merritt-led indie pop band The Magnetic Fields released 69 Love Songs, a three-hour concept album described by its writer as "not remotely an album about love. It’s an album about love songs, which are very far away from anything to do with love.” The release became a cult classic and ranks on all-time-greatest-albums lists from Rolling Stone, NME, and elsewhere. As part of our Silver Liner Notes series celebrating 25-year album anniversaries, we're joined by M...
Eddie Izzard Tackles 'Hamlet' in Solo Show
April 09, 2024 18:19 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBComedian and actor Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a limited run of the Shakespearean classic, "Hamlet." In this theatrical rendition, the Tony Award nominee and Emmy winner takes on all 23 characters. The show is running now, at the Orpheum Theater until April 14. Izzard joins us to talk about her performance. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
A Magical Journey to Golden-Age Spain from Leigh Bardugo
April 09, 2024 18:14 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThe latest novel from acclaimed fantasy writer Leigh Bardugo follows a scullery maid in Golden Age Spain named Luzia who has magical powers. When her employer discovers these powers, she forces Luzia to demonstrate them to people around the city of Madrid, eventually catching the eye of some very powerful people. But Luzia needs to be careful to avoid the Inquisition, and make sure no one looks too carefully into her secret Jewish heritage. Leigh Bardugo joins us to discuss her new novel, Th...
The Science Of The Moon, The Sun, And The Eclipse
April 08, 2024 18:02 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday, the NYC metro area will get a nearly-complete view of a total solar eclipse, which won't happen again in our region until 2044. Rebecca Boyle, science writer and author of the book, OUR MOON: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are, joins us from the path of totality at Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival in Arkansas' Hot Springs National Park, to explain the science of the celestial bodies involved in this special cosmic experien...
Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen on Debut Carnegie Hall Recital
April 08, 2024 17:54 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBTomorrow is the debut New York recital of American soprano singer Rachel Willis-Sørensen, who will use the concert to honor late mezzo-soprano Ariel Bybee. Since growing up in Tri-Cities, Washington, Willis-Sørensen is now signed to the famous Sony Classical label, and is a common sight in Opera houses around the world. This fall, she will be returning to The Met to star in "Il Trovatore." Willis-Sørensen joins to preview her Carnegie Hall concert, discuss the role of Opera in the world toda...
Tiny Habits Perform (Live from Five)
April 08, 2024 17:39 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe 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.
Tips for Facing Loneliness
April 08, 2024 17:18 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBRecently, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned the public of an epidemic of loneliness which experts say is detrimental to mental and physical health. Dr. Jeremy Nobel founded The Foundation for Art & Healing and launched an initiative called Project UnLonely to combat loneliness through creative expression. He joins us to talk about how we could face the implications of loneliness and how we can face it together.
Alex Garland's 'Civil War'
April 08, 2024 16:39 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAcclaimed director Alex Garland joins us to discuss his latest film, "Civil War," which follows a group of journalists embedded within the military in the midst of a modern United States civil war. "Civil War" stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Jesse Plemons, Nick Offerman and more, and premieres in theaters on April 12.
WNYC's Matt Katz Uncovers Family Secrets in New Podcast
April 04, 2024 18:26 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWNYC reporter Matt Katz didn't really know much about his father. He at least thought he knew who his father was, that is until he took a DNA test. The results spurred him to investigate the truth behind his very existence. He recorded the whole journey, which took him from California to Ireland. He tells the story in his new podcast, Inconceivable Truth, which released today. Katz joins us to discuss.
Where to Watch the Eclipse in New York
April 04, 2024 18:25 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBEven though New York City is not in the path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse, we will experience 90% obstruction. Bart Fried of the Amateur Astronomers Association joins us to talk about where to view the eclipse in our area and how to do so safely.
Eater's Guide to New York City
April 04, 2024 18:23 - 14 minutes - 13 MBEater just released The Eater Guide to New York City, the digital publication's first-ever comprehensive guidebook to the city's best restaurants, food trucks, specialty shops and farmers' markets. Stephanie Wu, Eater's editor-in-chief, joins us to discuss. Plus, we take calls from listeners.
'Law & Order' Composer's First Album in 30 Years (Listening Party)
April 04, 2024 18:23 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBComposer Mike Post is best known for creating the memorable theme song of the long-running police procedural, "Law & Order." Now he's releasing his first album in 30 years, Message from the Mountains & Echoes of the Delta, celebrating the bluegrass and blues music that has inspired him throughout his career. Post joins us for a Listening Party.
'Girls State' Shows Young Women Finding Their Political Voice
April 04, 2024 18:22 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn the follow-up to their award-winning documentary "Boys State," directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss have decided to cover the sister American Legion program, Girls State. McBaine and Moss embedded among teenage girls in Missouri who attended a one-week Girls State camp, where they are tasked with building a government from the ground up. They join us to discuss "Girls State," which premieres tomorrow on Apple TV Plus.
Live Session with 'Dead Outlaw' the Musical
April 03, 2024 19:09 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB"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 co-wrote the show's music and lyrics with the show's creator David Yazbek, as well as music director Rebekah Bruce and bandmembers Jeb Brown, Chris Smylie, Spencer Cohen, and HANK. Actors Julia Knitel and Thom Sesma also join to...
Unpacking This Year's 'Craziest' College Admissions Season
April 03, 2024 18:38 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis year's college admissions season has been the "craziest" ever, according to education journalist and author Jeffrey Selingo. Applicants to Common Application colleges are up 6 percent - the highest on record. Plus, with a recent calculation error by the Department of Education, FAFSA-eligible students are left in the dark about their financial aid status. Selingo joins us for a deep dive on this year's college application conundrum. Plus, we take listener calls. *This segment is guest-...
How to Behave During Wedding Season
April 03, 2024 18:38 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThat new "Save the Date" in your mailbox means wedding season is approaching. Nick Leighton of the Were You Raised By Wolves? podcast joins us to take your calls and discuss the correct ways to comport oneself on someone else's big day. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Alice Randall Is Proof That Country Music Is Black
April 03, 2024 18:38 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAlice Randall is a household name in country music. She was the first Black woman to co-write a #1 country hit, "XXX's and OOO's." She reflects on her career in her latest book "My Black Country." It also examines the impact of Black tradition and culture on this "most American of art forms." Randall joins us to talk about the book (out on April 9), and teases out some songs from her forthcoming tribute album, to be released on April 12th. *This Segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Public Libraries & the Public Song Project
April 03, 2024 14:07 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWith the deadline for the Public Song Project less than six weeks away, now is the time to get your songs recorded! Submissions can come in all shapes and sizes -- we are more than happy to accept songs recorded entirely on your cell phone or laptop! But if you want to step things up a bit, one great resource is your local public library. Today we're joined by representatives from the Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Westport Public Library in Connecticut to hear about f...
Poet Caridad de la Luz Performs Live (Get Lit)
April 02, 2024 18:42 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWe air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Xochitl Gonzales. We spent the month reading her novel, Anita de Monte Laughs Last. We were also joined for a special performance from Caridad de la Luz, spoken word poet, singer-songwriter, and executive director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. The conversation was hosted by All Of It producer Simon Close.
They Might Be Giants for the Public Song Project
April 02, 2024 18:41 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBJohn Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants join to announce their cover of Irving Berlin's "Lazy" for the 2024 Public Song Project. The band will be releasing their song on streaming platforms later this month, and will be putting out limited edition 7" records. They join us with an exclusive preview of the song. You can find more about these resources on the Public Song Project homepage, as well as more information about how to participate: https://www.wnyc.org/story/public-s...
The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Heads to the Final Four
April 02, 2024 18:40 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBYesterday marked the end of the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, with Iowa, UCONN, NC State, and South Carolina all advancing to the Final Four. This year's tournament has received more national attention due to Iowa star Caitlin Clark playing in her final March Madness, but also because the competition is packed with stars, including an undefeated South Carolina team. To recap the tournament thus far and preview the Final Four this Friday, we're joined by Carolyn Pec...
Xochitl Gonzales on 'Anita de Monte Laughs Last' (Get Lit)
April 02, 2024 18:40 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author Xochitl Gonzales. We spent the month reading her novel, Anita de Monte Laughs Last, which tells the story of two women, a once-famous artist named Anita de Monte, who died tragically and has been mostly forgotten to history, and Raquel, the student who decides to look into Anita's story for her senior thesis. But the deeper Raquel digs into this story, the more she starts to wonder if her own story is startin...
'The Notebook' is Now a Broadway Musical
April 01, 2024 18:19 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe beloved film "The Notebook" has now gotten a Broadway musical makeover, with new original music from singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a new adapted book, and innovative direction from Michael Greif and Schele Williams. Michaelson, Grief, and Williams join us to discuss the show, which is running now at the Schoenfeld Theatre. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Nona Faustine's 'White Shoe' Photographs at the Brooklyn Museum
April 01, 2024 18:19 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBA new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum presents the work of Brooklyn-born photographer Nona Faustine, specifically her series, White Shoes, where she poses (sometimes nude) in white heels in front of New York City historical sites that have a connection to slavery. Faustine joins to discuss her practice and first solo museum exhibition, Nona Faustine: White Shoes, on view at the Brooklyn Museum through July 7. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Humor, Humanity and April Fools
April 01, 2024 18:19 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBTo celebrate April Fools' Day, we talk with Moira Marsh, author of Practically Joking, University of Indiana liaison librarian for Anthropology, Folklore, and Sociology, and manager of the Modern Language Association Folklore Bibliography Project, about the social value and human history of pranks. Plus, listeners call in to share their stories of executing or falling victim to practical jokes. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
How to Navigate Menopause
April 01, 2024 18:18 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBA new book, The Menopause Brain, dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end for women, demonstrating that it’s actually just a transition. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, and director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at WCM/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, joins us to discuss the effects of menopause on the brain, and take your calls. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Bettye LaVette: LaVette! (A Listening Party)
March 29, 2024 16:17 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB[REBROADCAST FROM January 18, 2024] Bettye LaVette recorded her first single at the age of sixteen and soon made her debut on the R&B charts in the early 1960s. Six decades later, now in her late 70s, she's still singing, with her latest album LaVette! which was nominated for the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. She joins us for a Listening Party.
'The Persian Version' Director Maryam Keshavarz
March 29, 2024 16:17 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB[REBROADCAST FROM November 2, 2023] Based on a true story… sort of, "The Persian Version" tells the story of an Iranian-American screenwriter, Leila, who discovers a family secret while rebelling against her mother's expectations for her. Writer and director Maryam Keshavarz joins us to discuss the film.
'Nanny' Film Shows the Horror of Exploitative Labor
March 29, 2024 16:17 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB[REBROADCAST FROM December 1, 2022] The film "Nanny" from writer and director Nikyatu Jusu won the top prize at the 2022 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.
Alex Borstein on 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and Her Musical Comedy Special
March 29, 2024 16:17 - 17 minutes - 16 MB[REBROADCAST FROM April 26, 2023] 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 musical comedy special, “Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits,” out now on Prime Video.
Allison Russell's 'The Returner'
March 29, 2024 16:17 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB[REBROADCAST FROM August 23, 2023] On September 8, Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell released 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 song.
A Vegan BBQ and Soul Food Cookbook (Food For Thought)
March 28, 2024 20:14 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn 2018, Toriano Gordon decided to open his own barbecue restaurant in downtown San Francisco, however, his wife reminded him they’d just decided to go vegan. Instead, he invited his family over to try plant-based brisket which led to his Oakland soul food and BBQ restaurant. Gordon joins us to share recipes from his debut cookbook, Vegan Mob: Vegan BBQ and Soul Food.
Cakes da Killa's Black Sheep (A Listening Party)
March 28, 2024 20:14 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBLast week, Hip Hop artist Cakes da Killa released his third album, Black Sheep which demonstrated a metamorphosis in his sound. The Fader called it "irresistible dance music in the vein of Kylie Minogue or KAYTRANADA." He joins us to discuss his music career thus far, forging a unique sound, and his inspirations for his latest album.
Baseball's Origin Story is a New York Story, and Vice Versa
March 28, 2024 20:14 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBBaseball was created in New York, and in turn it also helped create New York. In his new book, The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City, author Kevin Baker makes the case that the game and the city are intertwined.
Trans Day of Visibility: An Intergenerational Conversation
March 28, 2024 20:13 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn honor of the upcoming Trans Day of Visibility (March 31), we speak to two trans activists and educators across different generations: Sterling Cruz-Herr, equity consultant and writer of Transgenerational: Trans Lives Across Time, a series that highlights the contributions of trans elders throughout contemporary history, and Cisne Cisneros, organizer of Body Hack, a Brooklyn-based nightlife collective for young trans and nonbinary individuals. Plus, we take calls from our listeners.
Sharing Asian-American History through Folk Music (Listening Party)
March 27, 2024 18:54 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBNo-No Boy is a folk music project from Julian Saporiti that began as a Brown University PhD researching Asian American history. The stories and figures in Saporiti's songs include a Cambodian American painter, survivors of Japanese internment, and many others from a wide array of Asian American identities. Ahead of a Joe's Pub show on March 29, Saporiti joins us to discuss his work. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
The Historic Brooklyn Paramount Theater Reopens
March 27, 2024 18:53 - 28 minutes - 26 MBToday, the historic Brooklyn Paramount theater is reopening to the public, with acts like Norah Jones, PinkPantheress, and Black Country, New Road all slated to perform in the coming months. The venue first opened in downtown Brooklyn in 1928, as a movie theater and also a stage, featuring acts like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and early Rock 'n' Roll. But in 1962, the theater closed and was converted into a university basketball gym, that is until now. Ron Schweiger, Brooklyn's official bor...
Making The Most Of Local Bars
March 27, 2024 18:53 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWith all the options available, it's not always easy to choose a bar to enjoy a libatious night out. Bryan Kim, NYC Senior Staff Writer and resident bar expert at The Infatuation, formerly a bartender himself, shares his favorite watering holes, old and new, around New York City, and his bar etiquette tips. Plus, listeners call in to share their favorite local watering holes. *This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Over 20 Years of 'Top Chef' with Gail Simmons
March 27, 2024 18:53 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe beloved cooking competition show "Top Chef" is returning for its 21st season today. We are joined by "Top Chef" judge and cookbook author Gail Simmons, who has been with the show since it began in 2006 and can discuss how the series, culinary trends, and qualifications for what makes a "top chef" have changed over the decades. Plus, we'll take calls from listeners about their favorite "Top Chef" moments. "Top Chef" airs new episodes on Thursday nights on Bravo. *This episode is gues...
The Anatomy of a Movie Poster
March 26, 2024 18:18 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBDesigner Dawn Baillie's portfolio includes posters for films such as "Dirty Dancing," "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Silence of the Lambs." Now, a new exhibition at Poster House, The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie, explores her work in a career spanning four decades. Ballie joins us alongside curator Angelina Lippert to discuss the show, on display through September 8. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
Hear Some New 'Public Song Project' Submissions
March 26, 2024 18:15 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBAll Of It producer Simon Close joins to give an update on the 2024 Public Song Project — you still have six weeks to submit! — and share two new submissions, both originally by Irving Berlin, for the WNYC Public Songbook: Daneshevskaya's take on "What'll I Do," and Jonathan Coulton's adaptation of "All Alone" which Berlin composed in 1923 and 1924 respectively.
Exploring Queer Black Life in Clifford Prince King's Photography
March 26, 2024 18:14 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn his latest project, "Let me know when you get home," photographer Clifford Prince King explores the vastness of the queer Black experience through portraiture. His series is part of a public photo project curated by the Public Art Fund. They can be found on bus shelters and newsstands across New York, Chicago and Boston until May 26. King joins the show to discuss his work. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
The Science and Medical Practice Behind Mifepristone and Other Birth Control
March 26, 2024 17:26 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in one of the most closely-watched cases this term, centering on access to mifepristone, the commonly used abortion pill. We talk about contraception and birth control with Dr. Kristyn Brandi. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
IUD Insertion Can Really Hurt. What Is Being Done About It?
March 26, 2024 17:26 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBAn IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control, but many of the patients who choose to have one inserted experience intense pain, with little preparation. Why can IUDs be so painful, and what is being done about it? Alisha Haridasani Gupta, a New York Times reporter focusing on women's health, joins us to discuss her piece "Getting an IUD Hurts. Why Aren’t More Women Offered Relief?" and take calls from listeners. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar*
Unpacking The Supreme Court's Mifepristone Case
March 26, 2024 17:23 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBWith the Supreme Court hearing arguments this morning over the FDA's approval of a medication abortion drug called Mifepristone, Shefali Luthra, health reporter covering the intersection of gender and healthcare at The 19th, discusses the case, what it means for the broader landscape of reproductive health policy across the United States, as well as other related issues like in-vitro fertilization, and Donald Trump's recent support for a national abortion ban. *This segment is guest-hosted ...