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. Photo by Johnny Louis/WireImage via Getty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2146
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. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy via Getty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...
Apr 01, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2147
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 ...
Apr 01, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2145
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. Cover 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....
Apr 01, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2144
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. Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 31, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2133
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. Photo by Oliver Morris/Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 31, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2132
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. Image courtesy of HBO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 31, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2131
The therapeutic comedy-drama " Shrinking " is nearing the end of its third season on Apple TV+. Actor Luke Tennie , who plays Sean, a patient struggling with anger management issues, discusses his work this season and his recent work on "The Pitt" and "Abbott Elementary." Image courtesy of Apple TV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 31, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2130
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. Film still courtesy of the studio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 30, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2129
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. Photo by J. Smestad via Getty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 30, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2128
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...
Mar 30, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2127
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 30, 2026•32 min•Ep. 2126
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. Photo courtesy of the artist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 27, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2125
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. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Mar 27, 2026•31 min•Ep. 2124
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 ...
Mar 27, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2123
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. Photo via Bettmann/Getty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...
Mar 27, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2122
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. Image courtesy of Hulu Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
Mar 26, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2121
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/W...
Mar 26, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2120
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. Photo courtesy of ÉGO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 26, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2119
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. Photo via Bettmann/Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...
Mar 26, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2118
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 hel...
Mar 25, 2026•50 min•Ep. 2117
" 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 . Photo courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 25, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2116
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 . Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ...
Mar 25, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2115
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. Image by CHIH C...
Mar 24, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2114
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 24, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2113
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. Photo By Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...
Mar 24, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2112
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 . Promotional image for 'In Living Color' Hosted by Simplecast,...
Mar 24, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2111
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. Image by José Araújo 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....
Mar 23, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2110
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. Image by nensuria 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....
Mar 23, 2026•30 min•Ep. 2109
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 betwee...
Mar 23, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2108
