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 . 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 ...
Apr 28, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2220
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 28, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2219
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...
Apr 27, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2218
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
Apr 27, 2026•31 min•Ep. 2217
Lately, more people have been gravitating towards outdated technology, like Walkman, VHS tapes, record players, and more.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writer for The New Yorker , discusses his new piece " Our Longing for Inconvenience ," and listeners share what outdated technology they have included in their own lives.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Apr 27, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2216
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 27, 2026•32 min•Ep. 2215
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 Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Apr 24, 2026•21 min•Ep. 2214
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 Works...
Apr 24, 2026•4 min•Ep. 2213
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 ...
Apr 24, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2212
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...
Apr 24, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2211
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. Image courtesy of Hidden Brain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
Apr 24, 2026•31 min•Ep. 2210
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 23, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2207
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 Hosted by Simpleca...
Apr 23, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2209
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 23, 2026•30 min•Ep. 2208
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. Photo by Danny Fields, courtesy of Queens Museum Hosted by Simple...
Apr 23, 2026•31 min•Ep. 2206
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. Photo by Reid Wiseman/NASA via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...
Apr 22, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2202
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 ...
Apr 22, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2203
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 c...
Apr 22, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2204
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. Film still courtesy of 1-2 Special Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...
Apr 22, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2205
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. Photo by Robin Holland Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Apr 21, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2199
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
Apr 21, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2200
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. Photo by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 21, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2201
[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." 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....
Apr 21, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2198
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. Photo by Joan Marcus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 21, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2197
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. Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Po...
Apr 20, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2196
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. Photo by Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...
Apr 20, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2195
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. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
Apr 20, 2026•21 min•Ep. 2194
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 s...
Apr 20, 2026•30 min•Ep. 2193
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. Photo by Matthew Murphy Ho...
Apr 17, 2026•51 min•Ep. 2189
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 Works...
Apr 17, 2026•4 min•Ep. 2192
