All Of It with Alison Stewart

Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat.

The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings, drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in studio.

Tomorrow marks ten years since the death of Kalief Browder, who as a teenager was held for three years on Riker's Island, including in solitary confinement, without being convicted of a crime. A new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Festival follows the movement to seek justice following Browder's death. The film also commemorates Browder's mother, Venida, who died not long after Kalief, through her poetry. Director Sisa Bueno discusses "For Venida, For Kalief," which premieres tomorrow.

A new book explores the perseverance of queer cinema between the 1930s and 1960s, when Hollywood was subject to the restrictive Motion Picture Production Code, otherwise known as the Hays Code. Michael Koresky, author and editorial director for the Museum of the Moving Image, joins us to discuss Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness.

Tony-nominated actor Jasmine Amy Rogers discusses her role bringing the cartoon Betty Boop to life in the new Broadway musical "Boop!"

Our Full Bio series continues with a conversation about Mark Twain with biographer Ron Chernow. Today, Chernow discusses the big issues that dominated Twain's life, from politics to racism.

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec 13, 2024] Broadway actor Tom Francis has earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the acclaimed revival of "Sunset Boulevard." He discuses how he got the part, working with director Jamie Lloyd, and what it's like performing part of the musical live on the streets of New York.Producer's Note: On Thursday morning, after this conversation aired, it was announced that Sunset Boulevard will be extended through July 20.

A new podcast explores how SoulCycle came to capture the hearts, minds, and bodies of many New Yorkers passionate about fitness. Host Jess Rothschild discusses her show "Cult of Body and Soul," and we take calls from listeners.

The new BritBox series "Outrageous" is based on the true story of the Mitford sisters, a group of British siblings who went on to live prominent and scandalous lives throughout Europe. One even became involved with Adolf Hitler. Writer Sarah Williams discusses the show, along with Joanna Vanderham, who stars as Diana Mitford. "Outrageous" premieres on BritBox on June 18.

Biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new biography of celebrated American author Mark Twain as part of this month's Full Bio conversation. Today, we discuss Twain's early life and the beginning of his career as a writer.

We continue our series "100 Pieces of Art" celebrating the must-see works of art in the city. Eileen Jeng Lynch, director of curatorial programs at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, discusses her list of 10 works of art to see, and listeners call in to recommend their favorite works of art in the city.Note: There were technical difficulties during this conversation that made it difficult to understand the guest. We apologize for the issues.

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct 7, 2024] The play "Yellowface" from playwright David Henry Hwang has earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play, and earned star Daniel Dae Kim a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Hwang and Kim discuss the show, which follows a playwright who accidentally casts a white actor as an Asian character in his new play. A recording of "Yellowface" is now available to stream on PBS as part of their Great Performances series.

A new Netflix series called "Forever" follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil, discusses the series, and what went into adapting a Judy Blume novel for the screen.

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The musical "Operation Mincemeat" tells the true story of a World War II operation involving two MI-5 officers and one dead body. It is now nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stars and writers of the show Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming, and Zoe Roberts discuss the new musical and their comedy group Spit Lip.

Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney, who joined us to discuss his career and creative process. Plus, he played some brand new original music live.

The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We spent the month reading Audition as our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kitamura discusses the novel with Alison in front of a sold out crowd. Missed the event? Catch it here.

The new play "Bowl EP" transforms the Vineyard Theater into a skate park to tell the story of Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter. They are searching for the new for their rap group, but over the course of the day, they might find something else entirely. Playwright and director Nazareth Hassan discusses "Bowl EP" along with actors Felicia Curry and Essence Lotus. It is running at the Vineyard Theater through June 15.

In the new CNN podcast series "Persuadable," misinformation journalist Donie O'Sullivan seeks to understand how and why people fall down conspiracy theory rabbit holes and what we can do to pull them back out.

Middle childhood (between toddlerhood and the teenage years) often gets overlooked. But for kids ages 6-12, the pressures of adolescence are arriving earlier. Puberty is happening earlier, social media has led to emotional turbulence, and kids today are facing different challenges than the previous generation. Clinical psychological Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler talks about her new book The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (ages 6-12) and takes listeners' calls.

The National frontman Matt Berninger releases his sophomore solo album, Get Sunk, today. He'll perform at Webster Hall tonight and Rough Trade Below tomorrow. He stops by the studio to talk about the new release.

Recent studies have show that grandparents, especially grandmothers, are taking on more childcare of their grandchildren than ever before. But why? And how is this trend affecting grandparents and their retirement? We speak with Faith Hill, author of the recent Atlantic piece "Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit," alongside Frances Dodds, author of the New York Times Magazine piece "My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister's Kids." We also hear from listeners regarding their experience on this topic.

Aimee Mann released her third album, Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo, on May 2, 2000. It featured some songs from her soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia" alongside newer tracks and became one of the best reviewed albums of the decade. For our series Silver Liner Notes, writer Carrie Courogen joins us to talk about the album's legacy and take listeners' calls.

More than a decade since their last album, OK Go are out with a new one: And the Adjacent Possible. The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age join us in-studio to perform live.

Some of New York's most iconic concerts, including Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, the Beatles at Forrest Hills Stadium, were organized by legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener. Director Jake Sumner speaks about his new documentary that tells the story of Ron Delsener's life, from a childhood in Queens to a life in the music industry. The film also features interviews with artists whose concerts Delsener helped promote, including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, and more. "Ron Delsener Presents" is in theaters May 30.

2025 Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence discuss their Broadway musical "Just in Time," which explores the life of singer Bobby Darin. Groff stars as Darin, while Lawrence plays singer Connie Francis.

The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan recaps the films and the festival's programming, and talks about how attendees have responded to this year's cinematic works.

Artist Nanette Carter grew up in Montclair, the daughter of the city's first Black mayor, Matthew G. Carter. The Montclair Art Museum has organized a new homecoming solo exhibition of Carter's work, "Nanette Carter: A Question of Balance," on view through July 6. Carter discusses revisiting her art from throughout her career for this show, which is her first major museum survey.

Ayo Sanderson Wilson discusses the work of the organization Empower The Village, an organization which aims to uplift Black people, businesses and communities. The group will hold its Juneteenth celebration and arts show at the Montclair Arts Museum.

[REBROADCAST FROM Jul 9, 2024] The novel Long Island Compromise from Taffy Brodesser-Akner is now out in paperback. It follows a very wealthy Long Island family coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping scheme. Brodesser-Akner discusses the book as part last summer's Get Lit with All Of It book club.

In the new novel The Names, a woman named Cora is stuck in an abusive marriage. She has a new baby son, and is faced with three choices. She could name him Gordon after her husband, which is what he wants. She could name him Bear, which is what her daughter wants. Or she could name him Julian, which is what she wants. The book explores three different versions of the future of this family, depending on what name Cora chooses. Author Florence Knapp discusses her novel.

Relationships can create the need for difficult conversations about the different ways that two (or more) partners are aligned (or not). Dr. Orna Guralnik, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst and subject of Showtime’s "Couples Therapy," discusses communicating across perspectives, the value of couples therapy, and the show's return with nine new episodes, now available to stream.

When New York Times culture critic Amanda Hess was pregnant with her first child, she found herself sucked into the internet, comparing her experience to those of other moms online. Her new memoir, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, explores the challenges of becoming a parent at this moment. Hess discusses the book, and parents call in to talk about their own relationship with the internet.

Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of legendary singer and Civil Rights activist Sam Cooke. She has dedicated her career to singing her father's music, hoping to keep it alive for younger generations. She sings some Sam Cooke live in our studio, and discusses her upcoming show at 54 Below, “Carla Cooke: Celebrating Sam Cooke.”

James Bead Award-winning host of The Sporkful and pasta shape inventor Dan Pashman shares tips for stepping up your pasta salad game for the summer. Plus, listeners' call with their pasta salad hot takes.

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 27, 2025] Earlier this year, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated on the album, to unpack its significance.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 10, 2024] Country singer Orville Peck continues his Broadway debut alongside two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in “Cabaret” at The Kit Kat Club. Peck stars as the Emcee and Noblezada as Sally Bowles. The two discuss stepping into their roles in this Broadway revival through July.

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 8, 2025] Author Adam Ross draws on his experiences as a former child actor in his new novel, Playworld. The novel tells the story of Griffin, a 14-year-old sitcom star who finds himself caught in an inappropriate relationship with an adult woman in 1980s New York.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 27, 2025] An exhibition at the Queens Museum marks 60 years since the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, and explores its cultural and political legacy. Assistant director of archives and collections Lynn Maliszewski, discusses the new show “A Billion Dollar Dream: The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair on its 60th Anniversary,” on view through July 13.

It’s the season for barbecues, backyard parties and other gatherings, and after receiving an invitation, many guests will follow up with the age-old question: “What should I bring?” Food writer and cookbook author Casey Elsass shares recipes and party etiquette advice from his new book What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life.

In his new book The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking, author and chef Meathead shares barbecue recipes, new techniques, and the science behind grilling.

At the age of 56, Paulie Giannone decided to leave his career in corporate I.T. to follow his dream of creating a pizza restaurant. He partnered with his wife, Mary Ann, and launched Paulie Gee's, a Greenpoint pizzeria that has expanded into shops all over the city. And now, they are sharing their beloved recipes with home cooks. Paulie and Mary Ann discuss their new cookbook, Pizza From the Heart: 100 Recipes for Pies, Pasta, Salads, and More.

What is the tastiest chocolate chip cookie in all of New York City? The team at The Infatuation endeavored to find out, conducting a blind taste test of some of the top candidates. Senior editor Sonal Shah and senior staff writer Molly Fitzpatrick discuss their results, and listeners shout out their favorite chocolate chip cookie in the city.

The new two part documentary "Pee-wee As Himself" features some of the final interviews with comedian Paul Ruebens before his death in 2023. The documentary, directed by Matt Wolf, follows both the public and private life of Ruebens, who discusses his sexuality in detail for the first time. "Pee-wee As Himself" premieres on HBO and Max on May 23.

Indie rocker Briston Maroney performs songs from his brand-new album, JIMMY, ahead of his May 22 and May 23 concerts at Pier 17.

This summer, the New York Botanical Garden is inviting you to enjoy the flowers of Van Gogh. In the exhibition, "Van Gogh’s Flowers," the Botanical Garden has brought Van Gogh's paintings to life with flower installations. Joanna Groarke, NYBG’s vice president for exhibitions and programming, speaks more about the show, and previews the "Starry Night evenings" that feature live music and performance art. "Van Gogh’s Flowers" opens to the public on May 24 and runs through October 26.

Artist and activist Tourmaline discusses her new book, Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, which chronicles the life of the transgender activist and icon. Tourmaline will be speaking with Elliot Page at the Barnes and Noble Upper West Side location on May 27.

The Fraunces Tavern was a favored watering hole for those Founding Fathers who lived here in New York before and during the Revolutionary War. The Fraunces Tavern Museum is now celebrating that history with its new exhibit, "Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation." The exhibit contains objects that help tell the story of the American Revolution in NYC, and in the Fraunces Tavern specifically. Scott Dwyer, executive director of the Fraunces Tavern Museum, and collections manager Lisa Goulet, discuss the history, the exhibit and what it means to run a working restaurant in a historical landmark.

The WNBA has never been more packed with stars. The New York Liberty are hoping for another successful season after winning the championship last year, the first in franchise history. Jackie Powell, Liberty beat reporter for the women’s sports website The Next, previews what to expect this year from the team.

Lincoln Center's vice president of artistic programming Jordana Leigh previews their annual Summer For The City series, including mostly free or pay-what-you-can ticketing for events that center global voices and new perspectives.

Little Island's producing artistic director Zak Winokur talks about the summer events and performances being hosted there, including ones centering the works of writer James Baldwin and musician Arthur Russell, and a special presentation of Radiolab Live.