All Of It with Alison Stewart

English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's love affairs, her move to New York, and her reputation as a powerful socialite.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

A new exhibition at the Whitney opening tomorrow 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, 2025.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Marc Rebillet, also known as Loop Daddy on the internet, is known for his viral, catchy, and improvisational videos he makes of himself making music with keyboards and beat machines. In the midst of his world tour, and after he released his first ever studio recorded song, "Vibes Alright," Rebillet drops by the studio to preview his September 26-29 residency at the Blue Note.This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst

Grammy-award winning artist Lalah Hathaway joins us ahead of her Town Hall show on Wednesday, as part of her tour following the release of her new album, VANTABLACK, which includes features from Common, WILLOW, Michael McDonald, and more.

A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the work of Black artist Elizabeth Catlett, featuring over 200 works of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Curators Catherine Morris and Dalila Scruggs discuss Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies, on view through January 19, 2025.

All Of It's 'Get Lit' producer Jordan Lauf talks about some of the most exciting new books coming soon to a shelf near you.

In Peter Heller's new novel, two friends emerge from a camping trip in Northern Maine to find the state has seceded and the country is in a civil war. He joins us to discuss Burn.

English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue. Today, we speak about Harriman's early life, her marriage to Winston Churchill's son, and her role in World War II.

[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2024] In honor of the 100th birthday of writer and activist James Baldwin, The New York Public Library will present two exhibitions; James Baldwin: Mountain to Fire at the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures and JIMMY! God’s Black Revolutionary Mouth. The respective curators of both shows, Charles Cuykendall Carter, assistant curator of the Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley, and Barrye Brown, Schomburg Center Curator of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, join us to discuss the initiative.

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. 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. On the anniversary of his death, 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.This special was produced and edited by Luke Green and Kate Hinds.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 19, 2024] Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. It's the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary legislator. Co-curators Dr. Zinga Fraser, assistant professor in the Africana Studies Department and Women's and Gender Studies Program and director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism at Brooklyn College, and Dr. Sarah Seidman, Puffin Foundation Curator of Social Activism tell us more about Chisholm's legacy, and how she changed our country forever.This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

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. 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. On the anniversary of his death, 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.

A new series introduces viewers to the bodega cats of New York City. Actor, comedian and producer Michelladonna joins us to discuss her show, "Shop Cats" and we take calls about your favorite local store cat.

This month, UK band The Heavy Heavy released their debut album, One of a Kind. While the band is in New York, members Will Turner and Georgie Fuller join us for a Listening Party and to talk about the album recording process, their tour in America, and how they've grown as a band since we spoke with them last year. The Heavy Heavy are playing at Music Hall of Williamsburg on September 21.

Chocolate as a baking ingredient is both decadent and delicate. Pastry chef Michelle Song shares tips and recipes from her new cookbook, Chocolate Lover.

In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.

A new coming-of-age tale follows a 16-year-old girl who ditches the modern world to live in the wilderness. The series is titled, "Penelope." Actor Mark Duplass, who co-wrote and produced the series, discusses the show ahead of its premiere on Netflix next Tuesday, September 24.

The new film "In the Summers" stars reggaetón artist Residente as Vicente, a troubled but brilliant man whose two daughters come visit him every summer. As they grow older, their relationship with their father becomes more and more complicated. Writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza joins us to discuss the film, her debut feature, which premieres in theaters Friday.

Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the Boogie Down Bronx. Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough was written over a fifteen-year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusses what he discovered during his walks and what sets the Bronx apart from other boroughs, and we take your calls.

A new podcast dives into the history of the New York Police Department. Peabody Award-winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika joins us to discuss hosting, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Then, Bahar Ostadan WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering the NYPD and public safety, outlines the latest headlines involving the NYPD, and the state of the city's law enforcement today.

In 1998, Flushing Town Hall published the first edition of the Queens Jazz Trail Map, which documents key locations from around the borough where Jazz history was made. Now that it's been adapted into an interactive digital map, Flushing Town Hall’s jazz producer Clyde Bullard, and jazz historian and scholar Ben Young, who helped with the update, talk about recent additions, how to use the map for a self-guided walking tour, and share upcoming jazz shows and events in Queens.

Jeremy Salamon, owner and chef of Agi's Counter in Brooklyn, discusses his new cookbook, Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table.

In her new memoir, pop singer-songwriter Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, whose breakout hit is "Leave (Get Out)," writes about her life growing up with parents who battled both addictions and depression, signing a major recording deal at just 12, and facing the subsequent legal battle with her formal label. She joins us to discuss the book, Over the Influence: A Memoir on publication day.

We spend the hour diving deep into the history of brain surgery, from the earliest days, to lobotomies, to the new cutting-edge research into minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, attending neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss his new book,Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery.

A new series dramatizes the infamous 2019 televised interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The journalist who interviewed the Prince, Emily Maitlis, joins us alongside Ruth Wilson, who plays her in the new Prime series "A Very Royal Scandal," which premieres on Thursday.

What's your favorite storefront in Brooklyn? A new book of illustrations and writing pays homage to some of the most beloved stores around Brooklyn. Artist Joel Holland and writer David Dodge join us to discuss their new book, Brooklyn Storefronts: Illustrations of the Iconic NYC Borough's Best-Loved Spots, and we take your calls.

*[REBROADCAST FROM November 24, 2023] This September, the groundbreaking FX series "Reservation Dogs," which focused on a group of indigenous teenagers living in Oklahoma, came to a close. Writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo joins us to discuss the finale, and the show as a whole.

*[REBROADCAST FROM December 18, 2023] Sunday saw the finale of the second season of "The Gilded Age," with this season focusing on the real life "Opera Wars" of 19th century New York high society. Actor Carrie Coon, who stars in the series as Bertha Russell, discusses the Emmy-nominated season and the finale.

*[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2022] Comedian Mike Birbiglia was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes some time ago. He chronicles his attempts to reverse that diagnosis by taking up swimming in his hilarious one-man show, "The Old Man & the Pool." Birbiglia talks about the show, which was nominated in the Emmy category, Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Special.

*[REBROADCAST FROM January 29, 2024] The second season of the Ryan Murphyverse series "Feud" centers on the antagonistic relationships between writer Truman Capote and a group of high society women known as "the swans." Molly Ringwald plays Joanne Carson, wife of Johnny Carson and lifelong friend of Capote. Ringwald joins us to discuss "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," which has been nominated in 10 Emmy categories.

*[REBROADCAST FROM November 2, 2023] Shawn Levy joins us to discuss directing all four episodes of the new Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See, which tells the story of a blind French girl and German soldier who come into contact during World War II.

"Girls Will Be Girls" is a new movie opening tomorrow at Film Forum, and tells the story of Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), a 16 year old girl coming of age at an Indian boarding school and pursuing a romantic relationship while also trying to maintain the approval of her mother. Director Shuchi Talati discusses her debut feature film alongside Panigrahi.

Recent studies show that about one third of Americans have tattoos. But did you know that the modern tattoo was really born here in New York? We discuss the history of tattooing, and specifically the history of New York-themed tattoos, with the curators behind a new exhibit at the City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization. Dave Herman, founder of the City Reliquary, and Michelle Myles, owner of the Daredevil Tattoo Shop, join us to discuss "Liberty the Tattooed Lady: The Great Bartholdi Statue as Depicted in Tattooing." Plus, we take calls from listeners about their New York City-themed tattoo.

With kids back to school and more people heading into the office, let's talk about how to meal prep a great lunch. Joining us to give their best advice on how to do better than a PB&J sandwich for lunch are J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman, co-hosts of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb podcast. Plus, we'll take your calls and suggestions.

Ana Gasteyer returns to Broadway in "Once Upon a Mattress," now running at Hudson Theatre through November 30. We speak talk to Gasteyer about her role as Queen Aggravain (including her violin skills), her work on "Loot," and her feelings about the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live."

Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker has been called "the greatest book every written about a city." This groundbreaking work revealed how Robert Moses -- a man never elected to public office -- spent decades amassing power so immense that he was able to reshape New York City. Now, a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, Turn Every Page: Inside the Robert A. Caro Archive, explores the story behind the book and the meticulous, methodical research Robert Caro conducted to write it. Valerie Paley, New York Historical Society senior vice president, discusses the show on view now.

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," which opens in theaters this Friday, Sept. 13th.

Annie Grossman is a certified dog trainer and owner of School For The Dogs, who has written a new book, How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science. Annie speaks to us about her passion for dogs, her feelings on uncertified trainers, and takes your calls.

Ruth Rathblott was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the book, Singlehandedly. Her most recent release, Unhide and Seek, offers ways to stop hiding and use your difference to thrive. She joins us.

In 2018, Red Bull Arts presented the first major exhibit of the work of the late rapper, Graffiti artist, sculptor, performance artist and philosopher of sorts, Rammellzee. A new book, co-edited by the curators of that show, Max Wolf and Jeff Mao, came out last week. We speak to them about Rammellzee: Racing for Thunder.

FUTURA2000 is an influential artist and a pioneer of the New York graffiti movement of the 1970s and 80s. A new homecoming retrospective, FUTURA 2000: BREAKING OUT, is open now at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the artist is with us in studio to reflect on his career and the work on view.

Natasha Rothwell, who gave standout performances in "Insecure" and "The White Lotus" has her first starring role in the new Hulu series, "How to Die Alone." She plays Mel, an airport worker who has let fear keep her from her dreams. When Mel has a brush with death, she vows to change that. We speak to Natasha about "How to Die Alone," premiering this Friday.

In the latest novel from acclaimed writer Rachel Kushner, a 34-year-old woman becomes a spy who infiltrates a mysterious eco-commune. Kirkus calls it "a deft, brainy take on the espionage novel," and the book was longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. Creation Lake is out now, and Kushner joins us to discuss it ahead of her event tonight with Emma Straub at Books Are Magic, and her event Wednesday night at The Remarque Institute.

Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the Working Class, out tomorrow. Smarsh joins us to discuss as part of our election series, Get Po-LIT-ical. Tonight at 7 pm, she will be speaking at the Strand.

Keeping with the art theme this hour, we look at some of the art fairs happening between now and November with Rhea Nayyar and Valentina Di Liscia, editors for Hyperallergic.

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 favorites. This September segment features New York Magazine art critic Jerry Saltz who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.

This fall, a plethora of new shows both on and off Broadway are set to open. Helen Shaw, theater critic for The New Yorker, joins to discuss both the celebrity blockbusters, the quirky off-Broadway productions and everything in between. Plus, we take your calls.

New Jersey-based artist Gina Beavers has a new exhibition now open at Marianne Boesky Gallery through October 5. Beavers is known for painting images she finds directly from scrolling her social media feeds, but in this show, she presents paintings from her "Comfortcore" series, using product photos of common home decor. Beavers is with us to discuss her practice

The documentary "The Cowboy and the Queen" follows Monty Roberts, a California horse trainer whose nonviolent techniques of taming horses piqued the interest of Queen Elizabeth II, a kindred spirit whose endorsement of Monty's process popularized his methods worldwide. Roberts joins to discuss his life story, along with Andrea Nevins, director of the documentary, which is out in theaters starting September 6.

In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss.