All Of It with Alison Stewart

[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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

After 36 years, Tom Viola, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS executive director, is retiring from the organization at the end of the year. Under his leadership, Broadway Cares has awarded more than $300 million in grant funding to the Entertainment Community Fund and to local organizations around the country. He joins to reflect on his memories of early years of Broadway Cares, their fundraising mission, and take your calls.

It's holiday baking season and in honor of WNYC's employee cookie swap happening today, we consult with Eric Kim, New York Times food and cooking columnist, about some of the best festive recipes. We also take your calls.

This month's Full Bio selection is the new biography of the band R.E.M. Author Peter Ames Carlin joins us to discuss his book The Name of This Band is R.E.M. Today, we discuss the breakup of the band.

From legends like Roz Chast and Jack Ziegler to contemporaries like Liana Finck and Edward Steed, a new book pays tribute to the artists of The New Yorker who have long brought readers joy, humor, and satire. Photographer Alen MacWeeney and New Yorker contributor Michael Maslin join us to discuss assembling the book, At Wit’s End: Cartoonists of The New Yorker, which is out now.

The new movie "September 5" follows a group of ABC sports journalists who find themselves unexpectedly thrust into covering an international crisis when a group of Israeli athletes are held hostage during the 1972 Munich Olympics. Stars Peter Sarsgaard and Leonie Benesch join us to discuss the film, which is in select theaters now and nationwide January 17.

This year, there's been a proliferation of TV and film on streamers featuring spies, from "The Diplomat," to "The Agency" to "Slow Horses." And these aren't the usual James Bond/ Jason Bourne lone actors with shiny gadgets, they're spies with families, partners and lost loves. We discuss the new kind of spy with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and take your calls.

This month's Full Bio selection is the new biography of the band R.E.M. Author Peter Ames Carlin joins us to discuss his book The Name of This Band is R.E.M. Today we discuss the early years of the band and how they became a massive success.

Academy-Award nominated actor Michael Fassbender plays a CIA operative dealing with the effects of being undercover for 6 years in the new series, "The Agency." Inspired by the French series "The Bureau," the show follows a spy who may have been compromised by falling in love. Fassbender joins us to discuss.

The new film "The Brutalist" stars Adrien Brody as a celebrated architect who tries to build a new life in America after fleeing Europe following World War II. Brody and writer/director Brady Corbet join us to discuss the film, which is in theaters December 20.

The end of the year is often filled with holiday cheer, however, it's sometimes fraught with stress and anxiety for those struggling with their sobriety. To help us support loved ones facing addictions to drugs and alcohol, Dr. Lisa Borg and Dr. Mark Willenbring provide a few helpful tips before we head into the holidays.

This month's Full Bio selection is the new biography of the band R.E.M. Author Peter Ames Carlin joins us to discuss his book The Name of This Band is R.E.M. Today, we discuss the early lives of the band members and the band's origins.

The new erotic thriller "Babygirl" stars Nicole Kidman as a CEO who puts her career and family at risk when she begins an affair with an intern. We speak with writer and director Halina Reijn about the film, which is in theaters on Christmas Day.

A new remake of the classic vampire film "Nosferatu" lands in theaters on Christmas Day. Acclaimed horror director Robert Eggers joins us to talk about adapting the story, with its star Lily-Rose Depp, who plays an updated version of the protagonist Ellen Hutter.

Actor Edward Norton portrays Pete Seeger in the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown." His performance has been nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award, while the film has earned Best Picture nominations from both organizations. Norton joins us, along with director and writer James Mangold, to discuss the project.

This Sunday, the West Village Chorale is hosting its 50th annual Greenwich Village Caroling Walk, a free event to join the community and walk and carol around the neighborhood. To get us in the holiday spirit ahead of the walk and their winter concert on December 20, members of the Chorale perform for us live.

Arab-American comedian Janine Harouni thought she knew everything about her family, until a DNA test upended the family's understanding of their own history. Her new comedy show, "Man'oushe," discusses this revelation, her pregnancy, and her experience being raised on Staten Island. The show is running at the SoHo Playhouse through December 21.

The new Broadway revival of "Sunset Boulevard" is delighting critics and audiences alike, many of whom were left astounded by the opening of the second act, which featured a song performed live on the streets of New York City. Tom Francis, who performs that scene and stars in the production as Joe Gillis, joins us to discuss the show and how he makes that special live moment happen night after night.

On Wednesday evening, some strapphangers were stranded underground for about two hours before being evacuated on foot. One of those straphangers was All Of It producer Luke Green, who shared stories from the sometimes harrowing, sometimes humorous subway ride.

Drummer and composer Dan Pugach has been fostering dogs for over a decade. His latest album is named after a pup he adopted and cared for until her death in 2018. Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence features Pugach's wife and Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis and has earned itself a Grammy nod for Best Jazz Performance. Pugach and Zuraitis join us for a Listening Party and take your calls about dog fostering and adoption.

The Colson Whitehead novel The Nickel Boys is a brutal story of an abusive reform school in segregated South Florida. Filmmaker RaMell Ross discusses writing and directing the new film adaptation of the novel, "Nickel Boys," and shares how his background in documentary filmmaking helped him create a unique take on this novel. The film is in select theaters starting December 13.

As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. He was a Republican mayor in a liberal city who wasn't afraid of speaking out for what he believed was right. His decisions also have a huge impact on how our city looks and moves today. He unified our subway system, created NYCHA, and also was Mayor during the rise of the controversial figure, his Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. La Guardia also had a significant presence on WNYC airwaves during his tenure. His weekly "Talks to the People" broadcasts averaged 2 million listeners. He spoke directly to New Yorkers about issues that affected them, from the price of groceries, to war defense training, to more light hearted moments like when he read the comics to children during a newspaper strike. Join us for Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC, where we'll dive into the WNYC archives and get to know Mayor La Guardia, his early life, triumphs and faults, along with Terry Golway, author of the book, I Never Did Like Politics: How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters.