All Of It with Alison Stewart

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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+.