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 . Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
May 11, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2258
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 W...
May 11, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2259
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' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
May 11, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2274
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. Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images: Family With Young Children Dining At Googies On The Upper East Side Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...
May 08, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2253
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. 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....
May 08, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2254
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. Stock photo by ArtMarie via Getty Creative Hosted...
May 08, 2026•36 min•Ep. 2255
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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 08, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2256
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
May 07, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2248
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 parti...
May 07, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2249
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. 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....
May 07, 2026•16 min•Ep. 2250
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. Cover art courtesy of Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 07, 2026•15 min•Ep. 2251
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. 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 ...
May 07, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2252
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. Image by zimmytws ...
May 06, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2244
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 06, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2245
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
May 06, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2246
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 06, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2247
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 05, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2243
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 05, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2241
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...
May 05, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2242
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
May 05, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2240
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' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
May 04, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2236
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 04, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2237
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 04, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2238
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 f...
May 04, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2239
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. Cover art courtesy of Simon and Schuster Hosted by S...
May 01, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2231
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
May 01, 2026•12 min•Ep. 2232
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...
May 01, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2233
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2234
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
May 01, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2235
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Apr 30, 2026•35 min•Ep. 2227
