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. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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...
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 C...
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. Photo by KEYSTONE-FRANCE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...
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 ...
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. Cover art courtesy of Knopf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 . Cover art courtesy of Simon & Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Local jazz singer Alicia Waller performs from her debut album, Louder, Then . Photo by Kendra Irene Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...
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. Photo courtesy of David Clarke Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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...
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
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. Stock photo by milan2099 via Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...
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. Stock image from SolStock/iStock via Ge...
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...
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. Film poster courtesy of Magnolia Pictures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. Film poster courtesy of Annapurna Pictures/A24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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, ...
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. Cover art courtesy of Farrar,...
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. Image courtesy of FX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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 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/...
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 ...
