All Of It with Alison Stewart

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian had a manic episode, during which he painted more than 300 works of art. His new comedy show, "300 Paintings," takes audiences on a hilarious and moving tour of some of that art, which also serves as a journey through his own mental health. He joins us to discuss the show, which is running at the Vineyard Theater through February 23. *This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.

The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman, who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower, who plays Helly, to discuss the new season.*This episode is guest-hosted by David Furst.

[REBROADCAST FROM September 24, 2024] A new exhibition at the Whitney celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges of Ailey presents items from Ailey's archive, as well as live performances in the museum, including AILEY in residence. Curator Adrienne Edwards discusses this innovative show, on view through February 9.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

This morning the Oscar nominations were announced! We break down the snubs and surprises with Oscar fanatic and Keep It podcast co-host Louis Virtel.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about some of her favorite one pot meals to keep you warm this winter. And we take your calls.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

The singular filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins us to reflect on Lynch's career and legacy with listeners' calls.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces. He later became the first King of Haiti, before dying by suicide. Biographer Marlene L. Daut unpacks the complicated truths behind Christophe's life in her new book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe.

Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, "Fun & Slutty." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools or stigmatize sexual freedoms. Van Ness discusses their special, streaming on Veeps tomorrow, and the current season of "Queer Eye."

In the new comedy "Laid," Stephanie Hsu plays Ruby Yao, a 33-year-old single woman who is searching for a perfect love story, however she finds herself at the center of a mystery when her exes begin dying. Hsu joins us alongside co-creator Nahnatchka Khan to discuss the series, streaming on Peacock.

This month we're speaking to Grammy-nominated artists. Bassist Divinity Roxx is a family music artist who's nominated in the Best Children's Album category for World Wide Playdate. Roxx joins us with her band for a special live performance!

Grammy-nominated pianist Donald Vega performed live on our show last week and discussed his album, As I Travel. Donald recorded an extra bonus track for us, titled "Disturbios," about his connection to his home city of Los Angeles. He dedicate this performance to those suffering from the L.A. wildfires.

In the 1970s, a woman named Marty Goddard pioneered the rape kit, a new, standardized way to collect evidence following a sexual assault. Then, a man got credit for creating the kit, and Goddard disappeared. Journalist Pagan Kennedy has spent the last few years trying to track Goddard down and tell her story. Kennedy discusses her new book, The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story.

Known for directing big hits like "Deepwater Horizon" and "Friday Night Lights," Peter Berg is known for intense and gritty stories. His latest is a Netflix limited series, "American Primeval," set in the American West in 1857. Berg speaks with Alison about the collision of religion, homesteading, greed and violence depicted in the series.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English" is now on Broadway. The story follows a group of people practicing for their English proficiency exam. Playwright Sanaz Toossi discusses the show alongside actor Marjan Neshat and Tala Ashe, who star in the comedy. "English" is running at the Todd Haimes Theater through March 2.

Jack Shainman Gallery has opened a new venue in Chelsea featuring work from artist Barkley Hendricks. In addition, there's a new Nick Cave exhibition in the original Tribeca location. We speak with Cave about his latest, Jack Shainman about his gallery, and Elisabeth Sann, who curated the Hendricks show.

Today, we present an encore 'Full Bio' conversation with author and historian Johnathan Eig, whose book "King: A Life" is the first comprehensive, modern biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in decades. First, we'll hear about Eig's research and writing process, plus the early life of "Little Mike," King's time as a student at Morehouse and the professors who had an impact on him.Then, hear about a young King's romantic interests and his marriage to Coretta Scott, whose activist work predated his own. We also focus on 1955, the year in which the King family moved to Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to move from her bus seat, and King was drafted to lead a movement.Then, we'll hear about MLK's advisors, such as Bayard Rustin, Ralph Abernathy, and Stanley Levison, and discuss some of King's lesser known protests.And finally, we'll explore King's relationships, his disagreements with activist contemporaries, and how his work, including nearly 30 civil disobedience arrests, impacted his mental health. And finally, a look at King's civil rights efforts and priorities in the last months of his life.

Last year, more podcasts than ever decided to start turning on cameras to record video along with their audio content. In a time when the podcast industry is struggling, what impact will video have on the future of audio content? Nick Quah, podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine, joins us to discuss his recent piece "Will Video Kill the Audio Star in 2025?" Plus we get some podcast recommendations.

Derek Guy has become the internet’s favorite menswear expert through his blog and Twitter account, Die, Workwear!, posting informative threads and acerbic critiques. He joins us to talk about fashion and take your calls.

Baltimore artist Josh Stokes' most recent album, Won't Stop Rockin', features heavy Blues, Jazz, and experimental influences. He joins us to talk about the new album, his New Age Funk sound, and for a special live in-studio performance.

The New York Times recently released their list of the best bakeries across the country. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the best bakeries here in our beloved city. Joining us to share hers and take your calls is New York Times Food editor and writer of the "Where to Eat" newsletter, Nikita Richardson.

There's a lot of information about how to handle grief after someone dies. But often the sadness surrounding death is compounded by the sheer volume of tasks you have to take care of after, say, your parents die. Becky Robison created the website "My Parents Are Dead: What Now?" as a guide for others after she had to work her way through the labyrinth. She joins us to help us get organized and take your calls.

The new documentary film "The Bibi Files" tells the story of the corruption investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. Director Alexis Bloom joins us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on jolt.film.

Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, "A Real Pain," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He discusses his film, which is in theaters now.

The rapper Saba is one of the stars of a new generation of hip hop artists from Chicago. On his forthcoming album, he teams up with a legend of a previous generation: No ID. Saba stops by to preview the album, From the Private Collection of Saba & No ID.

Comedian Gary Gulman discusses his new comedy show, "Grandiloquent," about personal insecurities. It is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through February 8.

Family vlogging, and vlogging in general, is an entire online entertainment ecosystem that millions of people watch every day. But the ethics of family vlogging are murky. A new documentary, "An Update On Our Family," profiles some family vloggers, and delves into the controversy of the Stauffer family as an example of the potential consequences of the industry. Rachel Mason, director and executive producer, discusses her three-part documentary, the first episode of which is airing tonight on HBO.

It’s “No Buy January!” We talk about thrift shopping with Pre-Loved podcast host Emily Stochl and take calls about your favorite vintage finds.

Pianist and Juilliard professor Donald Vega is nominated for his first Grammy as a bandleader this year for his album, As I Travel, in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. Vega performs live with his band, and discusses his story, from a childhood emigrating from Nicaragua to America, to playing alongside the legendary bassist Ron Carter.

A new film tells the story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who became the first woman in United States history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Actor Ryan Destiny, who plays Shields, joins us alongside director Rachel Morrison to talk about bringing this story to life on-screen. "The Fire Inside" is in theaters now.

The new PBS Independent Lens documentary, "Minted," examines the NFT market craze, from its meteoric rise to its dramatic fall and its possible future in another Trump administration. We're joined by the film's director, Nicholas Bruckman and a featured artist in the film, Kina Matahari.

New year, new books! Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some of her most anticipated new reads this winter. Plus, we take your book recommendations.

In light of the tragic fires in Los Angeles, team AOI wanted to share with listeners some practical advice about how to prepare for different kinds of emergencies. We speak with Jason Lyons, regional manager of individual preparedness for the Red Cross of Greater New York, on how to protect your family, pets and home in the event of a disaster.

In the new documentary film "Black Box Diaries," Japanese journalist Shiori Itō chronicles her personal experience with sexual assault. After she accused a prominent associate of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Itō's story sparked a version of the #MeToo movement in Japan. She joins us to discuss her experience, and the new documentary. "Black Box Diaries" is available to stream now on Paramount Plus.

It's a new year and that means a new slate of TV on the horizon. Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk previews some of the shows she's watching from the anticipated return of "Severance" to the new medical drama "The Pitt."

What is the best cheese? We seek to answer this seemingly impossible question by inviting you to weigh in for the latest installment of Small Stakes, Big Opinions. Plus, we speak with third-generation cheesemonger Adam Jay Moskowitz, owner and operator of The Cheesemonger Invitational, Maker to Monger and Larkin Cold Storage.

If you own a home, the winter can be a pain when it comes to keeping out the cold and saving energy. Socks stuffed under doorways and window panes, anyone? Courtney Mason, general manager and vice president for The Spruce, gives tips on how to winterproof our homes and take your calls.

Today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Naturally, it is time to talk plants. Plant Doctor Christopher Satch returns to the show to hear about your favorite houseplants and answer any questions about winter plantcare.

Fernanda Torres just took home the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Eunice Paiva in the new Brazilian film "I'm Still Here." She joins us, alongside director Walter Salles, to discuss the film, which tells the story of a woman determined to find out the truth about the disappearance of her husband in the midst of Brazil's military dictatorship. "I'm Still Here" is in theaters Jan. 17.

In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their 10 favorites. New Yorker art critic Jackson Arn shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.

In our last segment we discussed some of the best places to travel to this year. Now, we'll learn how to put those miles and points to work towards your travel goals. On this installment of "What the Hack" Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guy, shares some tips on the best ways to earn and use travel points.

Twenty years ago, The New York Times printed a special feature with their picks for where to travel. It has since become a yearly staple called '52 Places to Go.' The latest dropped this week, and editor Stephen Hiltner discusses the best places to travel in 2025. Plus, listeners call in to share their travel plans.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. To learn more about his life and his legacy as president, we present an encore broadcast of our Full Bio conversation about Jimmy Carter, with Jonathan Alter, author of the biography, His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.

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. Ross joins us to discuss.

Lakecia Benjamin is an alto saxophonist and composer who is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Jazz Performance categories for her album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live). The project is a live performance of her 2023 album, Phoenix. Benjamin joins to perform live with her band and discuss her New York upbringing in music.

As we hit the first quarter of the century, let's bring things back to the early aughts. Rob Harvilla joins us to discuss the new season of his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the '90s: The 2000s. We'll talk about the pivotal songs of the decade, from Amy Winehouse to 50 Cent, and take calls about what you think were some of the most important songs of that decade.

Actor Michael Urie is up for a Critics Choice Award for his role on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." He plays Brian, the best friend of Jason Segal's character, Jimmy, whose friendship has survived coming out, a death and estrangement. He joins to discuss the second season, which just wrapped over the holidays.

Public Song Project: A People’s Concert is tomorrow at Joe's Pub! Basement Bhangra founder and project contributor DJ Rekha joins us to preview their set. Plus, producer Simon Close on other songs you'll hear tomorrow and more on the 2025 Public Song Project. Get your tickets at wnyc.org/publicsong.

[REBROADCAST FROM August 27, 2024] Grammy-winning vocalist and native New Yorker Catherine Russell is nominated at this year's Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for My Ideal, a duet release with pianist Sean Mason. Russell joins us for a Listening Party.

Metrograph recently unveiled a new biannual print publication for cinephiles and cultural connoisseurs which features contributions from novelist Yiyun Li, cartoonist Daniel Clowes, filmmaker Ari Aster, and actors Steve Martin and Simon Rex alongside others. Editors Annabel Brady-Brown and Kelli Weston discuss the publication, and take calls from listeners about their own moviegoing experiences.

Jazz pianist Orrin Evans just received his third Grammy nomination and will be performing at City Winery on Friday as part of NYC Winter Jazzfest. He joins us live in the studio to perform and preview his show.