All Of It with Alison Stewart

We only have a few weeks left in our Summer Reading Challenge, so we thought we would give you some inspiration for books to read in the category "a book about or set in New York." Producer Jordan Lauf joins us to recommend some of the best New York books, and we take your calls.

For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch, author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring, a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn how Haring's career took off in New York.

In the early days of the COVID lockdown, newly married couple Theo and Darla to get out of the city and take a break from being cooped up in their apartment. However, tragedy strikes during a hike and their lives are forever altered. Author Regina Porter joins to discuss her latest novel, The Rich People Have Gone Away.

For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch, author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring, a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn about Haring's early life, religious background, and experience with drugs.

Author Ellen Atlanta used to work in the beauty industry, so she had a first-hand look into all of the ways that modern beauty standards have negatively affected the lives of women in our modern era. She joins us to discuss her new book, Pixel Flesh: How Toxic Beauty Culture Harms Women, and take calls from listeners. This segment is part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.

Last week, Audacy announced it is selling its 880 AM frequency to ESPN, marking the end of a local broadcast news institution, WCBS Newsradio 880. To many New Yorkers, WCBS was a staple in the daily routine, from the morning commute, to the cab ride, to the Yankees and Mets games. Jerry Barmash, veteran local broadcaster and author of the book, Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York’s Best-Loved Anchors, reflects on the end of WCBS and we take your calls.

The classic 1973 film, “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” will return to a big screen this week. The restored version will screen at BAM starting this Friday. We speak to Natiki Hope Pressley, daughter of Sam Greenlee, author of the book the film is based on, as well as Doris Nomathandé “Noma” Dixon, daughter of director Ivan Dixon. They both contributed to the restoration and event for BAM.

[REBROADCAST from July 17, 2024] In 19th century Staten Island, a heavily pregnant woman named Polly Bodine was accused of murdering her own sister-in-law, and her baby niece. The crime and subsequent trials set off a media firestorm in New York, with luminaries like Edgar Allen Poe and Walt Whitman covering the case. We speak with author Alex Hortis about his new book, The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice.

[REBROADCAST from July 29, 2024] When author Truman Capote published an excerpt of his unfinished novel Answered Prayers, his high society friends were shocked to learn that Capote planned on airing their dirty laundry in public. Author Laurence Leamer discusses his book, Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for An Era.

*[REBROADCAST from July 8, 2024] First, we discuss the female Jewish mob boss who became a celebrated fence for stolen goods, and the mastermind behind bank robberies in Gilded Age New York. Author Margalit Fox joins us to discuss her book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss.

[REBROADCAST from July 24, 2024] A new book tells the story of a divorce that made headlines in Gilded Age New York, after a high society woman admitted to her husband she was having an affair with his younger brother, and was possibly pregnant with his child. Author Barbara Weisberg joins us to discuss Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York.

The new short story collection Highway Thirteen focuses on how one serial killer changes the lives of so many different people, from the families of victims to podcast hosts investigating the crimes, to actors starring in a movie adaptation. Author Fiona McFarlane joins us to discuss.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In a new cookbook, food writer Kiano Moju fuses both Kenyan and Nigerian culinary traditions with Californian culture to create delicious, unique meals. She has recipes for Peri Peri Butter, Kijani Seafood Pilau, Berbere Braised Short Ribs and a Pili Pili Pineapple Margarita. Moju joins us to discuss her upbringing, love of cooking, and some of the dishes featured in her book, AfriCali: Recipes from My Jikoni.

Pianist Luther S. Allison is the kind musician who knows how to play Grammy stages and small New York clubs. Last year, Allison won a Grammy for his work with Samara Joy, and has just released his debut LP, I Owe It All To You, featuring original compositions. Ahead of his album release show at Dizzy's Club on August 29, Allison delivers a special live performance for us and to discuss his career so far.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 16, 2024] Helen Rebanks' new memoir, The Farmer's Wife, discusses modern day life on her farm in pastoral England. She shares the life with her husband, four children and animals. Her sustainable lifestyle has inspired many, including actor and comedian Nick Offerman, who has worked as a farmhand for her. Both join to discuss their experience.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Summer in New York means plenty of opportunities for dance socials of a wide variety of genres. But dancing can be intimidating if you didn't grow up learning a specific style. Robert Roysten, a World Champion dancer, choreographer and dance instructor in New York (including his student, Kousha!), gives us tips on how to get into dancing in the city and we take your calls.

Indigenous artist Rose B. Simpson's new public art exhibition, Seed, is now on view at both Madison Square Park and Inwood Hill Park. The installations feature Simpson's sculpture work, which is also on view at this year's Whitney Biennial. There will also be public programs led by Simpson and other indigenous cultural leaders. Simpson joins to discuss her practice alongside Madison Square Park Conservancy curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport. Seed is on view through September 22.

Actor Walton Goggins is known for being a scene stealer in hit TV series like "Justified," "Vice Principals" and "The Righteous Gemstones." He's now up for an Emmy for his portrayal of Cooper "The Ghoul" Howard in the Amazon series "Fallout." He joins to discuss.

What does it take to be the fastest in the world? The new Netflix documentary "Sprint" explores the sacrifices, pain, and glory of it all. We're joined by director Phil Turner and executive producer Paul Martin to discuss how the documentary was made.

A new documentary tells the stories of four daughters preparing for a 'Daddy-Daughter Dance' with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a rehabilitation program in Washington, D.C. "Daughters" was directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, who join All Of It to discuss, along with one of the subjects of the film, the program's 'fatherhood coach' Chad Morris.

In the new feature film, "Close To You," actor Elliot Page returns to the big screen as Sam, a trans man who returns to his small hometown for a strained family reunion. Page is joined by co-star Hillary Baack who plays Sam's friend Katherine, and director Dominic Savage to discuss the film, which is out in theaters on August 16.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2024] Comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, grew up overweight as kids. However, they never talked about it. In a new memoir, the two reflect on their childhood experiences. Ian joins us to discuss their book, T-Shirt Swim Club, which is out today.This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

New Jersey Monthly has just published a new list of "The 40 Best Restaurants in New Jersey," featuring establishments all over the Garden State. Jacqueline Mroz, features and dining senior editor, discusses her favorites from the list and we hear your local recommendations.

Musical group Tank and The Bangas returns with their latest project - a three-part spoken word collection titled The Heart, The Mind, The Soul. Using R&B, jazz and soul influences, vocalist Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball and guitarist/pianist Norman Spence join for a live performance in Studio 5. The entire spoken word collection will be available to stream on August 30th.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 12, 2024] Lesbian bars have been safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. The documentary series "Lesbian Bar Project" takes us to bars all across the globe - from Texas to Germany - to understand what they mean for the lesbian and queer femme community. Filmmakers Erica Rose and Elina Street join us to discuss the project. Producer Aki Camargo introduces this reair.

If you have a child, managing their screen time starts early and can be an ongoing challenge. Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi talks to us about strategies to help our kids lead healthier lives in front of screens. She also tells us whether some screens are better than others.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and photographer Anna Marie Tendler found herself struggling with suicidal ideation. She decided to check herself into a psychiatric hospital to receive treatment. Tendler joins us to discuss her memoir about this period of her life, titled Men Have Called Her Crazy, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays. Tendler will be speaking Friday night at the McNally Jackson Soho location at 5:30 PM.

A new book from an influential psychologist explains that when it comes to mentoring, educating or parenting teenagers, making them feel respected is key. Dr. David Yeager, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute discusses his new book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. Plus, listeners call in to talk about their strategies for motivating the young people in their lives.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Sometimes looking in the mirror and trying to psych yourself up just isn't enough. When you need external validation, Josh Gondelman is your man. He's a comedian and writer and the author of a pep talk newsletter titled "That's Marvelous." He joins us to spread enthusiasm -- and give listeners a boost.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

A new memoir offers readers a front-row seat inside of America's most infamous trials featuring characters such as Donald Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell, Stormy Daniels, Steve Bannon, Tom Brady, Robert DeNiro, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein. Jane Rosenberg joins us to talk about her new book, Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

Cartoonist, animator, and author Dash Shaw joins us to discuss his new graphic novel, Blurry, which examines the small life choices that lead to bigger life change. Plus, we discuss his film "Cryptozoo," which will be screening at Roxy Cinema on Sunday at 7 pm.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

From "Jaws" to "Godfather" to "Jurassic Park," film scores can be just as iconic as the film itself. To talk about some of cinema's greatest film scores, we're joined by Nicholas Marcus, host of The Film Scorer Podcast. Plus, we take your calls to learn more about your favorite film scores.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Sweet Corn is famously very much in season towards the end of summer in the Northeast. There are many ways to enjoy corn: shucked, grilled, on the cob, off the cob, tossed in a salad. Caroline Hopkins is a reporter covering science, health, and medicine, who recently wrote a New York Times article, "How Healthy Is Sweet Corn?" and she tells us more about the nutritional benefits of corn and we take your calls.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

The critically acclaimed work-place drama "Industry" returns for the third season. The show provides an insider’s view of the blackbox of high finance, following a group of young bankers and their superiors in a cutthroat London firm. Actors Ken Leung and Myha'la join us to discuss what to expect this upcoming season, which premieres on Max on August 11.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In the last few weeks, the Summer Olympics have turned many Americans into sudden experts in lesser-watched sports, like speed climbing and synchronized swimming. We want to know what sport is newly your favorite… plus we break down the Olympics so far with Olivia Craighead, a news writer covering pop culture for The Cut.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

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.

This past weekend was the deadline for New York restaurants to apply for a permit to continue their outdoor dining setup, which first became common when the pandemic forced diners to eat outside. Ryan Kailath, Gothamist/WNYC arts and culture reporter, has been monitoring the permitting deadline, and gives us the latest on how many restaurants applied, the future of outdoor dining, and we take your calls.

52 West 8th Street in Manhattan is a famous address in the history of music. It's the home of Electric Lady Studios, built by Jimi Hendrix and his collaborators in the late 1960s. The space was designed as a home for Hendrix to have a safe and comfortable environment to record and explore new ideas. However, the studio was only finished shortly before his unexpected death. A new documentary tells the story of Electric Lady's construction as told by the musicians and engineers who worked alongside Hendrix. Director and Hendrix estate archivist John McDermott and architect John Storyk discuss the film, “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” opening at the Quad Cinema on August 9.

Following the successful release of her debut album, Hypnos, R&B songstress Ravyn Lenae previews her forthcoming sophomore album ahead of its drop this Friday. We talk about her inspirations and play a few songs from the upcoming project, Bird’s Eye.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 5, 2023] An exhibit at Cooper Hewitt explores the histories behind symbols that are ubiquitous to our daily lives. 'Give Me A Sign: The Language of Symbols' demonstrates how symbol design is a collaborative effort that has evolved and transformed over time. Emily Orr, associate curator, gives an overview of the exhibition, which is on view through August 11.

A new documentary, "Black Twitter: A People's History," explores the rise and cultural impact of Black commentary on social media. The film is based on a Wired article by senior writer Jason Parham, who joins to discuss the series as well as how Black Twitter might affect the 2024 Presidential race."Black Twitter" is on Hulu now.

NPR music critic Ann Powers has written a new biography of iconic musician Joni Mitchell, Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell, told from the perspective of her world travels from places like rural Canada, to Europe, to America. Powers tells us more about her research, what she discovered during interviews with Joni's peers and collaborators, and of course we listen to some music and take your calls.

"Inside Out 2,""Kung Fu Panda 4,""Despicable Me 4," "Harold and the Purple Crayon,""IF,""The Garfield Movie,""The Wild Robot." It has been the summer of family movies. Are any of them adult friendly? Is it just a cash grab? What's new about the slew of films? We ask NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson for insight and we'll take your calls.

We are over a week into the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky dominating their events, and Pommel Horse Guy capturing the hearts and minds of twitter. All Of It producer Luke Green recaps the action thus far and looks forward to the rest of the Games.

An ongoing exhibit on Governor's Island asks New Yorkers to donate their empty pill bottles as part of an installation that seeks to destigmatize the use of medication in the treatment of mental health and other ailments. Artist Alyson Vega joins us to discuss the project, alongside Rachel Weisman, director of the Fountain House Gallery, an organization aimed at supporting contemporary artists who cope with mental illness. Meditations on Medication: The Pill Bottle Project is on view through August 11.

Edward C. Moore was a silversmith responsible for solidifying the reputation of Tiffany & Co. as one of the most elite metalworking companies in the world. Some of the pieces made under his direction, along with more than 180 objects from his own personal collection, are on display now at the Met. Curator Medill Higgins Harvey joins us to discuss, Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co., on view through October 20.

A new film follows a queer 17-year-old named Sam (Lily Collias), her father, and her father's longtime friend as they head on backpacking trip in the Catskills. However, she starts to see the men in a new light as their resentments about life rise to the surface. Director India Donaldson joins us alongside Collias to discuss the film, "Good One" which is playing at Film at Lincoln Center this weekend.

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. This segment features Art News editor in chief Sarah Douglas who shares 10 pieces she thinks all New Yorkers should see.

We present the latest full discussion from our biography series, with a deep dive into the life of trailblazing female journalist and television broadcaster, Barbara Walters. We're joined by USA Today's Washington D.C. bureau chief Susan Page, author of the new book The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 18, 2024] A new movie attempts to humanize the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone plays Jax, a woman trying to solve the mystery of her missing sister while trying to create some degree of stability for her niece, Roki, played by Isabel DeRoy-Olson. Both join to discuss "Fancy Dance," out on Apple TV+.This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar