All Of It with Alison Stewart

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. discusses his new stand-up special, "Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers" which premieres on Hulu on Jan. 17. He also discusses hosting the new CNN comedy news show, "Have I Got News For You."

A Museum of the City of New York exhibition displays previously unseen treasures from its major collection of graffiti-based art which was donated by the artist Martin Wong 30 years ago. Curator Sean Corcoran and artist Lee Quiñones, who was a friend of Wong's, join us to discuss the show, Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection.

New Year, new leadership. Alison speaks to Mariet Westermann, the new director of the Guggenheim, about her vision to take the storied museum forward as well as the current exhibition on Piet Mondrian on view through April 20.

Today we're spotlighting art you can see in museums around our area. We continue with an exhibition at The Jewish Museum that places the work of contemporary artist Trenton Doyle Hancock in conversation with the late artist Philip Guston, famous for his satirical drawings of KKK members. Doyle discusses his involvement in the show alongside Jewish Museum curator Rebecca Shaykin. Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston is on view through March 30.

Today we're spotlighting art you can see in museums around our area. We finish with a show presented by The Gordon Parks Foundation that examines the photography of a friend of Gordon's: Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man. Programs director Michal Raz-Russo discusses Ellison's work and the special relationship between Ellison and Parks. Ralph Ellison: Photographer is on view at The Gordon Parks Foundation in Pleasantville through February 7.

Broadway's"Suffs" tells the story of the fight for women's suffrage, led by National Woman's Party founder Alice Paul. The show won Tony Awards for both Best Book and Best Original Score, as well as a number of nominations including Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role (Nikki M. James) and Best Direction (Leigh Silverman). James and Silverman join us. "Suffs" is running at Music Box Theatre through Jan. 5.

Get Lit with All Of It is back this month! We've selected Richard Price's new novel, Lazarus Man as our book club pick for January. Price joins us for a preview conversation about the novel, which tells the story of a group of people who find themselves displaced after their tenement building collapses in East Harlem

NewYork-Presbyterian's podcast Health Matters rang in the New Year with a conversation about the Polar Bear Plunge. Now, host Courtney Allison and sports rehab medicine expert Dr. Asad Siddiqi join us to discuss the appeal, experience, and possible health benefits of cold-water plunging.

In the hilarious Broadway play "Eureka Day," mumps break out among the student body at a private school in Berkeley, California, and stir up virulence among its executive board, as they debate school policy on vaccines and more. Actors Bill Irwin, Jessica Hecht, and Thomas Middleditch join us. "Eureka Day" runs through Jan. 19 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

In our new series "What the Hack?" we give listeners life hacks for a myriad of situations. The Inaugural edition features hacks for living in NYC, from subway tips to how to avoid crowds and save money. Christopher Bonanos joins to share his favorites and we'll take listener calls.

A new year means a new trove of public domain material. Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, returns to talk about some of the new works entering this year. Plus, producer Simon Close joins for an update on the 2025 Public Song Project and next week's event at Joe's Pub!

Dan Harris, host of the self-improvement podcast 10% Happier, shares his thoughts on New Year's Resolutions, including what kinds of resolutions are designed for success, and strategies for staying motivated to stick to them. Listeners call in to share their resolutions.

As we start a new year, we look back at some of the best advice we've received and how it might encourage us in the new year. Social Q's advice columnist Philip Galanes is along for the ride, and we take your calls.

The New Year can be a good time to pick up a new hobby! We discuss the importance of hobbies, and how they can improve your life and your mental health, with author Gretchen Rubin, founder of The Happiness Project. Plus, we take your calls.

[REBROADCAST from Dec. 6, 2024] Moulena, the new album from Tunisian musician Nour Harkati, blends North African traditional music alongside influences from his new home, New York City. Harkati joins us to perform live in the studio.

[REBROADCAST from Nov. 28, 2023] The holiday season is also the season for entertaining. We discuss some new takes on the Hot Toddy, Spritzes, Eggnog and more with Carey Jones and John McCarthy, bartenders and authors of the new book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist. We also take your calls and questions.

[REBROADCAST from] Earlier this year, we were lucky to be joined by 26 students from Staten Island’s Susan E. Wagner High School jazz band. After we wrapped our on-air conversation, the band recorded two bonus songs, "Almendra" and "Who Me?," which we present today.

[REBROADCAST from Sept. 30, 2024] James Beard-nominated chef Paola Velez pays homage to her beloved corner store in her new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store. She joins us to discuss, and take calls from listeners.

[REBROADCAST from April 29, 2024] Priya Krishna has helped audiences fall in love with cooking. In her latest cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures, the New York Times food reporter helps children of all ages and comfort levels to cook international cuisine. Krishna joins us to talk about the book. Plus, we take calls from our listeners about any tips and tricks about cooking in the kitchen with kids.This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

[REBROADCAST from Dec. 16, 2020] Dorie Greenspan, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and cookie expert, joins us to talk holiday cookie baking and take listener calls. One of her most recent cookbooks is Dorie's Cookies.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 22, 2024] Collaborators Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis join us to discuss their new project, the concept album Warriors. It's a multi-genre musical adaptation of the 1979 movie "The Warriors," which tells the story of a Coney Island gang who need to fight their way back to Brooklyn after they are framed for a murder in the Bronx.

[REBROADCAST FROM August 21, 2024] In the thriller "Blink Twice," a mysterious billionaire invites a group of friends to a tropical weekend getaway where things are not what they seem. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Zoë Kravitz, who joins to discuss the movie which is now streaming on Sling TV and MGM+.

[REBROADCAST FROM September 5, 2024] EGOT winning musician John Legend has just released his debut family album, My Favorite Dream, produced with Sufjan Stevens. The album also features contributions from Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen and children Luna and Miles. Legend joins us for a Listening Party.

[REBROADCAST FROM September 25, 2024] A biographical drama, "Lee," tells the story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Director Ellen Kuras and actor Kate Winslet, who stars as Lee, discuss the film which is now streaming on Hulu.

[REBROADCAST from June 7, 2024] Our lives are lived in three places: home, work – and a third place. Usually it’s not a place that bridges the first two, like a library, bookstore, park, cafe, barbershop, dog park. But they're becoming increasingly rare. Writer Allie Volpe joins to discuss the importance of third spaces and what its decline could mean for everyday people. She's the writer of the theVox article,If you want to belong, find a third place.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

[REBROADCAST from March 14, 2024] A book explores the science of food, and explains how concepts from chemistry, biology and psychology can help bring more flavor and flexibility into the kitchen. It's called "Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking The Art and Science of Flavor." Arielle Johnson, flavor scientist and co-founder of Noma's 'fermentation lab' shares her insights from a lifetime of studying what makes things taste good.

[REBROADCAST from June 27, 2024] Instead of thinking of the ocean as a silent body of water, a new book demonstrates how important sound is in the lives of sea creatures. Author and science writer Amorina Kingdon joins us to discuss, Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water.

[REBROADCAST from June 25, 2024] Guest host Kousha Navidar is headed to his alma mater to give a commencement speech to the graduating class of 2024. To prepare Kousha, we're joined by Riley Roberts, a professional speechwriter. The two break down their favorite commencement speeches, and ask listeners about their favorites.

[REBROADCAST from Aug. 21, 2023] Regina Spektor stopped by our studio to perform some songs live last year to preview her 2023 summer tour. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2024] In "Thelma," Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb plays a nonagenarian who gets caught in a scamming operation. Armed with a mobility scooter and a trusted sidekick, she devises a plan to make the scammer pay. Squibb joins us to discuss the film, as well as her role as Nostalgia in Pixar's "Inside Out 2."

[REBROADCAST FROM July 17, 2024] Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sean Wang's latest feature film, "Didi," is a slice of life story about Chris, an impressionable teenager living in Fremont, California. It's summer, and the 13-year-old spends his time aimlessly skateboarding and flirting with his crush on Myspace. Chris often clashes with his immigrant mother whose rigid expectations for her son clashes with his own desires and ambitions. Wang joins to discuss his feature directorial debut, which is streaming on Peacock.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 1, 2024] "I Saw the TV Glow" is a new horror-meets sci-fi thriller about a teen who gets drawn into a mysterious TV show and loses his grip on reality. We speak with star Justice Smith and director Jane Schoenbrun about the film, which The Guardian calls "stunning" and "devastating."

[REBROADCAST FROM September 11, 2024] In a new touching coming-of-age story, Elliot, an 18-year-old woman played by Maisy Stella, receives advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, after a magical mushroom trip with her friends in the woods for her birthday. Writer and director Megan Park joins us alongside Stella to discuss the film, "My Old Ass," streaming on Prime Video.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 10, 2024] The new film "Saturday Night" dramatizes the creation of the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live. We speak with writer and director Jason Reitman, along with actor Gabriel LaBelle, who stars as a young Lorne Michaels. "Saturday Night" is streaming on Apple TV.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 4, 2024] Beloved New Jersey crossing guard Patrice Jetter is thrilled when she falls in love with Gary. The couple can't wait to marry. The problem? They both have disabilities, and if they decide to marry, their government benefits will be cut. A new documentary "Patrice: The Movie" follows the couple's attempts to fight back against these rules. Director Ted Passon and Jetter join us to discuss the film, which is available to stream now on Hulu

[REBROADCAST FROM December 13, 2024] The West Village Chorale perform some Christmas Carols live in-studio to get us in the holiday spirit on Christmas Eve.

A number of buzzy films are opening this Christmas both in theaters and on streaming services. Vulture film critic Alison Willmore shares her recommendations and we take your calls about what films you like to watch over the holidays.

Going to a holiday party? Hosting one? Or maybe just want to try something new? Don't want to commit to a main dish? Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell shares some appetizer recipes and take yours calls.

It's holiday entertaining season. Whether you're attending a party, hosting one or looking for gifts for the wine lover, Food and Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle joins to share his recommendations. Plus, we speak with senior drinks editor Prairie Rose, who will discuss cocktails from classics to trendy, and we take your calls.

As 2024 comes to a close we here at All Of It want to know, what defined your year and what are you grateful for? Chris Duffy, host of the How to Be a Better Human podcast, joins Alison to discuss her unexpected health emergency and what she is grateful for and take your calls.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 1, 2024] In February of this year, our host Alison Stewart underwent emergency brain surgery, which revealed a serious infection pressing on her language center. Now, she's back on the live show, and ready to talk about her surgery and recovery process. She kicks things off by interviewing her own neurosurgeon, Dr. Randy D'Amico of Lenox Hill Hospital, about her case and the process of treating her infection (which included AWAKE brain surgery!)

The holidays are a season of giving, and there’s no better time to lend a helping hand to those in need. Sapreet Saluja, executive director of New York Cares, joins us to discuss how you can get involved with volunteer opportunities across NYC. From coat drives to meal deliveries, learn how to make a meaningful impact in your community this season.

During the holidays, you might interact with people you don't usually interact with. Nick Leighton, etiquette expert and co-host of the Were You Raised By Wolves? podcast, stops by to give tips on how to deal with that relative you don't see eye to eye with, how to be a gracious host, gift giver and visitor this season. Plus, he takes your calls.

Josh Gondelman is a comedian, writer, and the author of a newsletter, "That's Marvelous." In it, he dispenses wisdom and pep talks, and he joins us to give needy listeners a boost.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

Whether or not religion is a part of your holiday season, there's great meaning to be gleaned from the secular traditions surrounding the winter solstice. Author and podcaster Sasha Sagan (daughter of the late science communicator Carl Sagan), shares her thoughts on having holiday spirit without a spiritual ideology. Pulitzer-winning composer David Lang also joins to discuss his hymn-inspired choral piece "poor hymnal," which has its New York premiere at Lincoln Center on Saturday.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

The winter solstice is upon us! How do you like to enjoy the city in the winter as opposed to the other seasons of the year? All Of It producers give their picks for things to do in the city as the cold descends upon us, including The Public Song Project: A People's Concert at Joe's Pub on January 8, and we take your calls.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

Five albums deep, rock trio Khruangbin are finally getting their due from the Recording Academy with a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Bandmembers Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer, and DJ Johnson join us for a Listening Party for their latest album, A La Sala.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kate Hinds

The film "Conclave" tells the story of a dramatic papal election. Director Edward Berger joins us to discuss alongside actor Stanley Tucci, who plays an American cardinal up for election.

Bailey Williams was struggling with an eating disorder before she joined the Marines, but her recruiter did not seem concerned. While in the Marines, Bailey's disordered eating only intensified. She joins us to discuss her memoir about that period of her life, Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines.

[REBROADCAST FROM October 16, 2024] At this year's Grammys, tabla player Zakir Hussain took home three awards, the first musician from India to win that many in one year. Hussain died this week at the age of 73, and so to celebrate his life, we revisit our conversation with him earlier this fall. He reflected on his big year and his efforts to preserve and spread Indian classical music. You can also find his special performance on New Sounds here.